City to fence and police dumps to curb unsanitary dumping
Mayor Cureton, County Board of Commissioners, and health officials meet to seal a forty acre dumping ground southeast of town. A fence will be erected, signs posted, and violators prosecuted. All inflammables must be burned after dumping. strict sanitation enforcement begins immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. R. W. Cureton
County Board of Com
District Health At
Chamber of Commerce
John C
Hell
Jensen
Sert Drenseck
John
Ing
Parham
Board of Commissioners
Health Department
Best Time To Build Sidewalks Is Right Now
The WPA urges immediate sidewalk construction to save taxpayer costs. Sidewalks can be built at about six cents per square foot, with government providing materials except for labor, offering thrifty communities a clear option to improve property now.
New Mexico Democrats name campaign chairmen
John E. Miles announces appointments of heads of several committees to run the campaign. Clinton P. Anderson and A. Jones named to lead finance committees for state and national parties. John B. McManus and Joseph A. are listed as publicity roles with more chairs to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Miles
Democrat
Clinton P. Anderson
Albuquer
Comon Finance
A. Jones
Democrat National
John B. McManus
Joseph A
Said
Washington
New Mexico
Prager Returns from Ornia Vacation to El Paso
Prager district manager of Mountain States Tel and Tel reports satisfaction with service as he returns home via Lordsburg and El Paso. He traveled with his foster mother who praised the hospitality and the company’s business expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ornia
Prager
Mountain States Tel
Telf
el Paso
Lordsburg
Khow
Ras
Urg Hospitality
Church of Christ Brimberry to Speak Sunday Services
The Church of Christ with Pastor Brimberry invites all to Sunday sessions at 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM with talks titled Investment and Four Questions About Life. Sunday school progresses well and the Christian Endeavor group reports active, joyful work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ Oy Ik
Brimberry
Nell
Methodist Church Bryan Hall Service Schedules
Church calendar lists pastor M. with 9 45 A M church school and 10 P M midweek service. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 00 P M. Notes include generic service times and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sda
Woman's Club Urges Safety Ordinance in Lordsburg
Lordsburg Woman's Club president Mrs. W. Downey urged the city council to adopt a safety ordinance. She cited speeding and careless driving on Main Street and the council agreed to enact one after City Attorney Vearle Payne prepares it. The move is praised as a beneficial precaution urged by women's clubs nationwide.
Arizona couple weds in Lordsburg at Hotel Hidalgo
Miss Adaline Medinger of Safford Arizona and H J Terrell of Bowie wed in Lordsburg Saturday. Rev Bryan Hall officiated in the Hotel Hidalgo lounge with two best men. Guests included the bride's parents from Las Cruces and Safford, groom's mother from Los Angeles, and relatives from El Paso and nearby towns. The couple plans a Pacific Coast honeymoon before settling in Bowie. The bride formerly worked as Stewart Roberson's secretary in Safford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Lordsburg
Bryan Hall
Methodist Church
Adaline Medinger
Safford
H. J. Terrell
Bowie
SCS
Hotel Hidalgo
Joe Medinger
C. H. Wells
Fl Paso
Las Cruces
New Mexico
L. L. Barton
L. Y. Terrell
Los Angeles
California
el Paso
Texas
Mary
L. C. Terrell
Hidalgo Grill
Pacific Coast
Stewart Robeson
Miner Confuses Mirage Lake With Real Water
Homer Weimer, a Steins miner, set out for a duck hunt and followed a mirage lake that appeared half a mile away. He walked seven miles before realizing the lake existed only in the mind’s eye and was not visible to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Homer Weimer
Betty Lee George Celebrates Seventh Birthday Party
Betty Lee George marked her seventh birthday with a home party on Friday July 31. Invited guests included Marlene Pierce Isabel Wright Mildred Boswell Gloria Gass Lilly Kerr Ralph Craig Paul Lemons Billy Lemons Kay Baxter Raymond George and the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Lee George
Marlene Pierce
Isabel Wright
Mildred Boswell
Gloria Gass
Lilly Kerr
Ralph Craig
Paul and
Billy Lemons
Paul Corbell
Kay Baxter
Raymond George
Palms Welcome UC Berkeley Visit to Chamber
A postcard from the Palms chamber of commerce shows an image of the International House at University of California Berkeley and states we will be seeing you soon indicating anticipation of a visit or visit-related event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International House
University of California, Berkeley
Alabama Man To Head Teachers college
Dr. H. W. James, 43, director of the School of Education at Alabama College in Montevallo, has been elected president of the New Mexico State Teachers College. The decision, announced Saturday, was unanimous with two other applicants considered. James earned a BA from Kansas State Teachers College Emporia and a PhD in education from the University of Iowa, and has 13 years of administrative service at Alabama College. He succeeds the late Dr. Hoyt C. Graham, who died last June after an operation, and will assume the post at the start of the fall term in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. James
School of Education
Alabama College
Montevallo
Ala
New Mexico State Teachers College
James
Kansas Bate Teachers
Emporia
University of Iowa
Hoyt C. Graham
Jamen
New Mexico Gasoline Tax Reaches Record July Total
Commissioner John Bingaman announced July gasoline tax collections topped 344,098, a record high surpassing the 328,520 set in September last year and exceeding July 1995 by 70,578. He attributed the surge to new enforcement at ports of entry and the state ad campaign drawing thousands more autos into New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bingaman
Bingaman
New Mexico
Off to Michigan on Summer Tr ip for Mrs Leslie Lee
Mrs Leslie Lee and her two children departed Tuesday afternoon for Shravelvoix Michigan a fashionable summer resort on Lake Michigan for a season of leisure and refreshment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Lee
Shravelvoix
Michigan
Lake Michigan
4-H Camp Registration Deadline for Cave Creek Girls
All 4-H girls planning to attend the Cave Creek camp must register with the 4-H leader by Monday August 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cave Creek
Wednesday Bridge Club Welcomes New Members
Mrs J H Clark hosted the Wednesday Contract bridge club this week introducing two new members Mrs Harold Rolfe and Mrs FE Short to fill vacancies left by Mrs GL Ross and Mrs Barb err.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Clark
Contract Bridge Club
Harold Rolfe
FE. J. Short
GL. Ross
Barberr
Mrs Cochrane Hosts Wednesday Sewing Club
Mrs. B. T. Cochrane was hostess to the Wednesday sewing club. Her guests were Mesdames Marvin Pierce Marvin Puller and Joe Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. T. Cochrane
Mesdames Marvin Pierce
Marvin Puller
Joe Sullivan
Quilla Hardin Family Visit to Cave Creek Wonderland
Mr and Mrs Quilla Hardin and guests Mr and Mrs G E Graham and their son Ray drove to Cave Creek and the Wonderland of Rocks Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quilla Hardin
G. E. Graham
Ray
Cave Creek
Wonderland of Rocks
Sample pick by Jack Neal showcased in Red Rock C8
Educational advisor ME Davis presented a sample pick crafted in the vocational branch of Red Rock C8 by enrollee Jack Neal under director Jack Russell, a blacksmith. The tool is artistically made and demonstrates notable talent, hammered from an old railroad pinch bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ME. Davis
Red Rock
Jack Neal
Jack Russell
Mr. Davis
Jones Sister Weds Ray Stevens in Los Angeles
Miss Geraldine Jones, one of the three Jones sisters, married Ray Stevens of the Hoover Truck Line in Los Angeles on July 25. Stevens travels between Los Angeles and Tucson. Friends in Lordsburg extend sincere congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine Jones
Jones
Los Angeles
Ray Stevens
Hoover Truck Linee
Tucson
Miss Jones
Geraldine
Lordsburg
Dishonest Practices In Our Daily Life Discussion
Christian Endeavor members and friends hear Mrs Estelle Wood lead a Sunday night talk on dishonesty in daily life. The program includes a general discussion with questions from students Rachel Atkinson Leo Elms Dixie Adams Leonard Brimberry and Mispah Benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estelle Wood
Rachel Atkinson
Leo Elms
Dixie Adams
Leonard Brimberry
Mrs. Cox Returns From Vacation With Daughter Nora Cox
Mrs. T. M. Cox of Separ and her daughter Miss Nora Cox of Santa Fe came home Friday after a two week tour of the central states. Miss Cox will resume work in Santa Fe Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Cox
Separ
Nora Cox
Santa Fe
Central States
Miss Cox
Thdalgo County Home Demonstration Meetings
The Cloverdale Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs J W Stewart’s home for a regular session. A salmon with cheese sauce dish demonstrated as an emergency meat substitute. Pupped ideas included affordable table arrangements and unusual vegetable recipes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloverdale Home Demonstration Club
J. W. Stewart
Sanford
Weilby Garcia
Ina Parker
Animas Club
Henry Eidis
Animas Home
Herbert Strange
Cave Creek
WCA
Campa Bay Edington
Iha Parker
James Moorehead
Lambda Chapter Welcomes 23 Into Phi Delta Kappa
The University of California chapter hosts a Lambda banquet for new members including R A Palm Supt Lordsburg NM and Vernon Tolle executive secretary NM Educational Association on leave for 1936 37. Speakers include Dr C E Rugh Dr E W Jacobsen Dr F F Caldwell and Vernon O Tolle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambda
University of California
Phi Delta Kappa
R A. Palm
Lordsburg
New Mexico
Vernon
C. E. Rugh
E. W. Jacobsen
Oakland
California
F. F. Caldwell
Chico State Teachers College
New Mexico State Teachers College
Silver City
Vernon O. Tolle
Variety Store Expands After Hidalgo Building Merger
The Variety Store owned by C F P Young in the Hidalgo building opened April 1 1931. In August 1936 the Fashion company space and the Variety Store space merged doubling capacity. The store will keep its merchandise line with added stock and a fine line of gift goods for all occasions forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F P. Young
Hidalgo Building
Notion
Fashion Company
Variety Store
Fisher Birthday Party Hosted by Marion Fisher Jr
Marion Fisher Jr hosted a stag birthday party Saturday evening with a chicken dinner for guests Myles Cohen Fausto Noche Jack Kerr Billy Kimbly Joe Sullivan John Ball Boyd Ployd Toby Wallace Maurice Conner Dave Wright Jirmie Deaton Jr Chase and the host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Fisher, Jr
Messrs
Myles Cohen
Fausto Noche
Jack Kerr
Billy Kimbly
Joe Sullivan
John Ball
Boyd and Ployd
Toby Wallace
Maurice Conner
Dave Wright
Jirmie Deaton, Jr. Chase
Daughter Undergoes Appendicitis Operation in San Antonio
Mrs. John Drenseck and her daughter Peggy returned Tuesday noon from San Antonio where Peggy had a successful appendectomy two weeks ago. She was in good condition and could be brought home by her mother in perfect safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Drenseck
Peggy
San Antonio
Silver City and Lordsburg Fach Win Two Softball Games
On Saturday evening Cosgrove of Silver City won the first softball game while Lordsburg claimed the nightcap. Friday night saw the Soreheads and Kids not from the K P and Lionel teams. Monday brought an upset as the K P team beat the Kids for their first season win. In the second game the Lions beat the Soreheads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosgrove
Silver City
Lordsburg
Soreheads
K. P
Lional
Lions
Kerr
Shank E Fisher
H. Gale
Noche
Chase
Cohen
Jeffus
Burruss
Hill
D Jones
R. Clark
Cochrane
Olney
Engle
Pierce
Conner
Hall
Robertson
Castle Ib Elms
E. Jones
M. Conner
Williams
G. Jones
Birchfield
Shillite of
Gale
C. Wolfe
Wolfe Ib
Laurains
P Shellberg
Arnold
Woods
Gonder
Lordeburs AB
Clark
Cc Wolfe
I Wolfe
Shellberg
Shanks
Lewis
Force
Jongroves
H Gonzales
Rf Madrid
V. Cadillo
A. Cadillo
Riley
Ib Carbajal
Katz Af
Morales
Goettache
Jenks
Cosgroves AB
R Lopez
A. Candillo
P Gonzales
Mato Af
Cardijal
Goettschel Ortiz
Morelas
Anal
Pisher
Ball
C Kerr
L. Wolfe
Rif
Wright
Lions K. of
PAB
RK Ball
D. Jones
Cf C. Wolfe
P L. Wolfe
Ib ' Cochrane
Af Laurants
P Olney
Arnold Arnold
Conder
Rf I. Conner
Sanchez
Sf Engle
rf O\Manley
Rogers
R Kerr
P Castle
Elms
Ss Shanks
C Ewan
P Noche
State Planning Board Visit Highlights Lordsburg Power Debate
State Planning Board member Leo V Morton visited Lordsburg to interview Mayor Srena about electric power from Elephant Butte Dam. Texas seeks to use NM power unless NM citizens gain benefit from state development. Mayor Brown scheduled council action and informed chamber of commerce secretary Holt of plans to attend a southern cities conference in Santa Fe in a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo. V. Morton
State Planning Board
Lordsburg
Srena
Elephant Butte
Texas
New Mexico
Brown
Holt
Chamber of Commerce
Ganta Fe
Horton
Supreme Court Room
Mrs Stewart Robeson Visits Red Rock Camp
Mr and Mrs Robeson arrived from Safford Friday night and Saturday morning he visited Red Rock to inspect the camp and meet friends in Lordsburg where she is remembered as a popular teacher and community booster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Robeson
Safford
Robeson
Red Rock
Shields
Legion of Friends
Lordsburg
El Paso Couple Visits Lordsburg En Route to Coast
Mr and Mrs Heinie Rosch of El Paso greeted Lordsburg friends on Tuesday while traveling with their two children en route to the Pacific Coast for a brief vacation. The piece notes the political rise of a former Deming neighbor in El Paso, now holding a major county position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heinie’ Rosch
el Paso
Mrs Clark Visits Silver City Friends At Banquet
Mrs J H Clark drove to Silver City last Sunday and spent a delightful week visiting old friends. She was house guest of Mr and Mrs H Robertson. Monday evening she attended a banquet and reception honoring Mrs Mary Oliver a long time State Teacher's College faculty member who now receives a pension. Mrs Clark returned to Lordsburg Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Clark
Silver City
WPA Officials Impose Office Candidacy Ban in New Mexico
The Works Progress Administration in New Mexico requires all administrative employees to certify they are not candidates or campaign leaders for any office. Applications will also need a similar confirmation. Relief workers are exempt. Lea Rowland, state WPA administrator, acted to meet the Emergency Relief Act of 1936 provision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Works Progress Administration
New Mexico
WPA
Lea Rowland
Deming Women Escort George Tyra for Hospital Care
Mrs. George Tyra and Mrs. A. A. Lawler of Deming travel to Douglas after hospital treatment by Dr. C. P. Austin. George Tyra had a finger amputated due to infection and will return to Deming for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tyra
A. A. Lawler
Deming
Douglas
Elephant Butte Power Study Moves Ahead at Santa Fe Meeting
A major gathering in Santa Fe led by Governor Clyde Tingley authorized creation of a cooperative committee to push Elephant Butte Dam power development for New Mexico and Texas interests. Attendees included Sen. Dennis Chavez and engineers from the Reclamation Service and local districts. The group aims to coordinate with state and federal agencies to advance electrification projects and regional use of power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Reclamation Service
Elephant Butte Dam
Clovernor
Clyde Tingley
Unis
Texas
Rio Chando
Elephant Hutte
Tingley
Dennis Chaves
State Electrical Committee
Rural Electrification Committee
State Board
Commissioner of Public Lands
Frank Vesely
Bureau of Reclamation
New Mexico predicts tourist flow will top 1936 by 12 percent
Joseph A. Bursey, director of the State Tourist Bureau, forecasts a 12 percent rise over 1936 in tourism and a 26 percent increase in visitors this year based on counts from 22 ports of entry. He projects over one million foreign licensed cars and about three million travelers, noting counts vary by port and method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Joseph A. Bursey
State Tourist Bureau
Bursey
Carlsbad
National Park
Raton
Colorado
Eaton
Akron
Anthony
Gallup
Delicate Operation Restores Worker at Banner Mine
Dr. Robbins performed a careful operation on RK C Coffee of Banner Mining Company while Dr DeMoss was away. A severe throat gash required surgery and was successfully treated. Coffee is expected to resume work soon, as a skull fracture was found to be only a concussion and mill officers praise the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robbins
DeMoss
RK. C. Coffee
Banner Mining Company
Coffee
Lordsburg Notice Urges City Marshal to Seize Street Livestock
Lordsb urgents residents to call the City Marshal when livestock roam the streets. Miss Viola Wright of Animas visited Lordsburg on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Viola Wright
Animas
Three Big Rodeo Days At Lordsburg Aug 14-16
Jim Armstrong, a noted arena director, organizes a three day rodeo at Lordsburg from August 14 to 16 featuring Jack Pot Roping Calf Roping Team Tying Steer Riding Wild Cow Milking Mount Money Bronco Riding Rope Horse Race and many novelty events. Adults 26 cents, children 26 cents. Two dances at Palador Pavilion on Friday and Saturday nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Armatrong
Southwest
Lordsburg
Palador Pavilion
Lordsburg Hidalgo Library Board Meets in August Session
The Lordsburg Hidalgo Library board held its regular meeting on Monday August 3 with President Mrs Bethel Puller presiding. Officers present were Mrs Bethel Puller Mrs Grace Conner Mrs Mathilde Johnson Mrs Oma and Mrs Winnie Shoemaker and representatives Mrs Myrtle Tenney Virden Mrs Agnes Edington Wexden Mrs Pearl Gautheir Animas and Mrs Katie Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg-Hidalgo Ubrary Board
Mra Bethel Puller
Bethel Puller
Grace Conner
Mathilde Johnson
Oma
Winnie
Pythian Sisters Host Knights Family Event
The Pythian Sisters entertained the Knights and families with a cafeteria dinner in the club room followed by games and singing. The committee led by chairwoman Mrs Bethal Puller along with Mrs Maude Green and Mrs Kilzabeth Gammon organized the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian
Questa
Bethal Puller
Maude Green
Kilzabeth Gammon
Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs. George Trimble at Home
Mrs. George Trimble was honored with a surprise birthday party on Wednesday afternoon at her home. The event featured a handkerchief shower and refreshments, with a guest list including numerous dames and the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Trimble
Mesdames
J. K. Allen
J. L. Augustine
B. Austin
J. H. Clark
J. C. Conner
John Cavin
Dew
Bert Eckert
Chest
Puller
Claude Puller
BE. M. Fisher
Nat Gammon
Mae Hanner
Fryan Hall
W. P. Hill
Mathilde Johnson
G. P. Jeffus
Mattie Kiethiey
E. 8. Lewis
W. H. Gmall
F. H. Singer
H. L. Beofield
Anna Tiehie
Anna Wilkerson
J. L. Wells
Miss Lola Beavers
Distinguished guests visit on coastbound trip
International boundary commissioner L. M. Lawaeon arrived Tuesday with his daughter and two young friends en route to the coast for a brief location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Lawaeon
International Boundary Commissioner
Mrs Pain Honored as Ship Namesake at Christening
Mrs Leslie Winnie Mae Pain, linked to Wiley Post's famed ship, attended with Mrs W L Payne and Mrs Harry Predene of Oklahoma City. The event recalled Mr Pain’s role with the Banner Mining Company and celebrated by christening the ship in his memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie
Winnie Mae” Pain
Wiley Post
W. L. Payne
Harry Predene
Oklahoma City
Fain
Banner Mining Company
Mr. Pain
Chase families return from two week California visit
Mr. and Mrs. M. Chase and Mr. and Mrs. Pete Chase came home Wednesday after a two week stay in California. Mrs. H. D. Horn of Ajo, Arizona arrived last Saturday to visit her niece Mrs. L. B. Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. M. Chase
Mrs
Pete Chase
California
H. D. Horn
Ajo
Arizona
L. B. Scott
Mrs P M McInnis and Dorothy Visit El Paso
Mrs. P. M. McInnis and her daughter Dorothy spent Wednesday in El Paso. They were seen about town and attended local activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. McInnis
Dorothy
el Paso
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City and District Health
Woman's Club
Palms Home
Alabama
Teachers College
Wednesday Bridge Club
Wonderland OF
Christian Endeavor
Thdalgo County
Fisher’s
Fach
Prom Bafppord
Han
Dr. J. & Robertson
Prank Light
Associated Pres
Ira L. Wright
Sliver City
Lordaburg
Lordsburg-Hidalgo
Pythian Sister Party
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