Virden News Recaps Rain Damage and Community Events
Reporter Geneva Richardson notes heavy rains caused flooding and damage in Virden and nearby Duncan area while farmers faced hay losses. The week featured a busy primary closing party led by Joann, Antone Thygerson, and Ye. Edwin Richardson with treasure hunts and snacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virden
Gndt Duncan
Callam Smith
Bountiful
A. D. Payne
Aere
Lehas Jones
4 . Jones
Gnar Jones
Richins
Joann
Antone Thygerson
Edwin Richardson
Ekit
Messumes LeRoss Jones
Miss Word and Wesley Davison Exchange Vows
Miss Paula Word and Wesley Davison exchanged wedding vows August 2 at 2 p m in First Baptist Church Lordsburg. The ceremony was performed by Rev Don E Baker withMiss Tommie Nard providing music. The couple will reside in Lamar Colorado after a reception at the bride’s home and a wedding trip.
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First Baptist Church of
Lordsburg
Paula Word
al Word
Wesley Davison
Lamar
Colo
Gladys Davison
Holly
Don E. Baker
Tommie Nard
Ann Mahannah
Jim Miller
Sears and Company
Albert Mahannah
Cedaredge
Coelo
R. C. Kirchman
Grants
New Mexico
W. G Ward Jr
Kurt Gilg
Silver City
Board Members Supper At Culbersons Ranch Home
Mr and Mrs Jim Culberson hosted the Methodist Church official board for a patio supper at their ranch. Vic Reay chaired the meeting with 30 adults in attendance. Kent Pace led the Guide Patrol and refreshments included homemade ice cream and cake. Also noted was the welcoming of new Blazer Marshall Jones and a knot tying contest where fathers won. The 4 H group heads to Las Cruces for State Meet August 3 7. Aunt Cactus Thorn adds a quip about spirits.
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Jim Culberson
The
Methodist Church
Vic Reay
Guide Patrol
Kent Pace
Parley Jones
Marshall Jones
Floyd Johns
Antone Thygerson
Las Cruces
Cactus Thorn
Community people travel and visit across towns
A string of local visits and weekend gatherings are noted. Families from Douglas, Valleys and nearby towns visit relatives and friends in Hillsboro, Las Cruces, Willcox, Lordsburg, and Animas. A Baptist Bible School closing, bus driving school trips, and a railroad relocation project are mentioned along with a bridge party hosted by Ava Gauthier.
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Otto Risk
Hillsboro
Lewis Elbrock
Edward Elbrock
Sheldon
Separ
Rayburn May
Dan Frake
Wayne
Vicki
Ernie
Douglas
Baptist Bible School
Darrell Aagers
San Manuel
Arizona
Jack Gauthier
Harlie Widner Jr
Melrose
Alfred Johnson
Clifford Yarbrough
Las Cruces
Clayton Yarbrough
Billy Veck
Lake Valley
Willcox
W. H. Adams
Bettine
Henry
Catherine Adams
Bobby Robinson
Edna Peterson
Russell Walters
Silver City
Jacque G. Ray
Tracey
Lordsburg
Johnny Hudgens
Fl Paso
Karl Hudgen
Tommy DeVilbiss
Kelly
Duncan
Wanda Lee Laux
The
Valley
el Paso
Animas
Ava Gauthier
Carleen Massey
Inez Hudgens
Georgia Lee Browning
Verna Hatch
Frances Gauthier
Lucille Flint
Ten Girls Attend House Party At Alpine
A house party was held last week in the Harold Bishop and Frank Bowman cottages at Alpine. Adult leaders were Mrs Bowman Mrs Paul Hunn and Mr Allen Hill. Girls attending included Lynette Tenny Jeanie Hill Harriet Bishop Connie Kimbley Jane McGhee Janell Dunagan Lynn Williams Margie Alien Nancy Bowman and Paulette Huna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Bishop
Frank Bowman
Alpine
Mrs. Bowman
Paul Hunn
Allen Hill
Lynette Tenny
Jeanie Hill
Harriet Bishop
Connie Kimbley
Jane McGhee
Janell Dunagan
Lynn Williams
Margie Alien
Nancy Bowman
Paulette Huna
Homer Brooks
Damon Dunagan
Petty Honors Bit by Bit Flavored by Protestations
A concise reflection on how people accept small honors despite objections. The line contrasts social rituals with personal stances, hinting at a broader appetite for recognition even when it irks.
Public Lands Sale Notice by Commissioner of Public Lands
The Office of the Commissioner of Public Lands in Santa Fe NM announces an auction of state institutional lands at 11 00 A M August 27 1964 at the Lordburg NM County Courthouse. Sale 5054 covers Lot 1 2 3 4 E of Section 36 T29S R22W NM PM about 487.8 acres with appraised value 15 per acre.
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New Mexico
State of
State Land Office
Commissioner of Public Lands
Lordaburg
Township 296
Range 22
Nmpm
Rodeo
New Mexico Highway
State Land Offices
Santa Fe
Johnny Walker
Public Lands
State of New Mexico
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Virden News
Geneva Richardson
Miss Word
Culbersons
C. W
the Ambassadors
Ladies Altar Society
Liz Gomez
WHO
Stag
Hidalgo County
Office of the Commissioner of Public Lands
Santa, Fe
Lordsburg Lodge
George Jeffur
Pi Miller
W. M. Alf
A. M
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