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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1941
Page
4
In a local note Robert Cureton lies at De Moss Hospital recovering from an appendectomy performed Tuesday. Rex Kipp Jr. aged seven killed a rattlesnake with nine rattles at the Muir ranch last week using a .22 rifle. Mrs M G Thompson and her son Gordon of El Paso spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Claude Speer.
A group of Fort Bliss stationed boys including Fausto Noche Charles Williams Gene Burruss Damon Dunagan Leon Bruce and Lawrence Lyles were home for the weekend. Lordsburg Boy Scouts held a swimming party at Bowie Tuesday evening with Jack Mathews taking first in Juniors while visitor Charlie Ben Olney placed second and Tommie Ewan third.
Mr and Mrs Leroy Kirby and daughter Nellwyn visited Mr and Mrs L B Robinson and Betsy last Thursday. They are moving from Shreveport Louisiana to Tucson.
Miss Lacy and Gloria Gass visit Mr and Mrs Edwin Brown in Fort Bliss area Ysleta and plan a few days with their grandparents Mr and Mrs S K Gass in Ysleta before returning home. The Women's Missionary Society of the Baptist church met with Mrs James Provine. Mr and Mrs J W Pence and family were in Laredo over the weekend. They are moving from Tucson to Roseville California on the Oregon state line.
Mr and Mrs Clayborn Wayne spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Felix Jones for the Graham Jones wedding.
The August blue food stamps can be used at groceries for fresh peas plums prunes apples enriched wheat flour and a range of vegetables including potatoes cornmeal shell eggs raisins dried prunes hominy dried beans and flour Pork and pork lard that were available in July will not be on the August list.
Mrs. Luther Lacey entertained the T. N. T. Club last Wednesday. Fantan was played. Mrs. Jimmie Wood received high and Mr. Wood low, ice cream cake and iced tea were served. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Laurence McCoy Dr and Mrs James Baxter Mr and Mrs James Wood Mr and Mrs Harlan Black and Mr and Mrs Luther Lacey.
The Bachelor Maids were entertained Wednesday evening by Mrs Mary Messecar. Light refreshments were served after the meeting. Present were Misses Judy Clement Ruthe Fisher Mary Louise Nove Florence Gwartney Mrs Harry Chase and Mrs Gordon Willis. Misses Pat Hall and Hannah May Ewan were guests.
Danner Mine employees hosted a surprise birthday gathering for Mrs. W. J. King and Mrs. Page Wilder at Mrs. BF. M. Kaun’s home. Bingo determined prizes with Mrs. C. Dunkerson winning first, followed by Mrs. D. M. Reek. Attendees included Mrs. King, Mrs. Wilder, Mrs. Dunkerson, Mrs. Allen Bowman, Mrs. FB. Bowman, Mrs. Willia Lacy, Mrs. Luther Lacey, Mrs. D. M. Beck, Mrs. Claude Snider, Mrs. FB. FE. Bray, and Mrs. BE. M. Kaun.
Mr and Mrs H B Scofield attended the funeral of Mrs Glenn Gentner in San Simon last Sunday. Mrs Gentner, sister of Hugh Garrett of Steins, died in Ajo and was laid in state at her father F H Garrett’s home in San Simon for the last rites.
Mrs R B Pruggle hosted a dinner for five couples including Mr Gambrel for his birthday. Several residents traveled to El Paso and San Diego while others planned visits to Safford Bowie and Portales. Local social life featured bridge at Hidalgo Hotel, golf turnout near thirty five, and dinners at Road Forks and Austin household gatherings.
Mr and Mrs Lowell Jones from Santa Monica attended the Graham Jones wedding and donated a colored photo of the giant B-19 bomber built at the Douglas factory. Lowell felt lucky to have a small part in its manufacture and they watched the initial flight from Santa Monica to March Field Riverside.
Mrs J H Clark entertained the N and T Club and a small group of guests on Tuesday afternoon. Attendees included Mesdames EF M Brickley Joe Emanuel Charles Fuller P M McInnis H L Beofigyd Harry Chase Moselle Messecar May Hanner George Ewan E M Fisher and guests Mrs Ela West Mrs Ralph Aller Miss Ruthe Fisher Patsy Crouch and the hostess.
The T N T Club met Wednesday at the McCoys. Rain forced a house party with Bunco results of Allen Bowman high and James Wood low. Attendees included the McCoys Bowman Lacy Wood Black and others. Visitors journeyed to California or nearby towns while local residents returned.
Dr and Mrs Floyd Caldwell of California and Mr and Mrs Floyd Caldwell Jr of Las Cruces visited J N Sanford in Cloverdale this weekend. On their way back they called on the J L Augustines and the Alvin Parkers. Dr Caldwell is a former instructor in State Teachers College Silver City.
Charlie Ben Olney stayed about ten days with Ralph Craig and Johnnie Muir Kipp and visited the Muir ranch on Wednesday. He plans to return to El Paso Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Rex Kipp and their sons.
Arvil Gale, who joined the National Guard last winter, has been promoted again and is now Sergeant Gale. The Guard will be in Deming on Friday to plan the defense of the city in case of attack. Mr and Mrs R R Gale will go to Deming to meet their son there.
Mrs Major Thompson and her son Gordon, formerly of Rodeo and now in El Paso, visited Lordsburg friends over a weekend. They stayed with the fk J Short family. Saturday dinner guests included the Shorts and Thomp sons. Tuesday honored birthday dinner for Mr J Short drew Mr and Mrs Fred Joy, Mr and Mrs Claude Speer, and Mr and Mrs R B Prugle. A group of Silver City women spent Wednesday with Mrs Moselle Messecar. she then returned to Silver City with them and later hosted Mrs Cooper and Mrs Joe Hodges. Messecar’s visit produced many old friendships and she left Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Lowell Jones of Venice California visited his parents Mr and Mrs Elbert Jones at the ranch. J A Jones is home on furlough from Camp Lowry Denver. Several locals including Mrs J H Clark and Mr May Hanner visited Silver City and Fort Bayard. Others spent weekends at family homes or on fishing trips.
Mrs Ela West sister of E M Fisher Mrs Ralph Allor and two sons and Miss Ruthe Fisher depart for Bunkie Louisiana on a trip visiting White Sands Carlsbad Caverns and stopping in El Paso with Mr and Mrs Jack McGhee. Miss Fisher plans to return for the new school term.
Mrs. Dallas Pankey and brother Dec Barton from California visit their father in Brady Texas. Mrs. Pankey becomes very ill with diphtheria but is recovering and expected to be home soon.
Great preparations are underway for Cloverdale’s annual celebration. A free barbecue is scheduled for August 23 and residents are invited to attend.
Mr and Mrs Dudley Robertson and Mr and Mrs Dewey Jones enjoyed an all day Sunday tour visiting Hurley Santa Rita the G O S ranch Lone Star Mesa and the Black Range. They describe the area as beautiful after the rains. Mrs E M Brickley went to Carlsbad Saturday with her son s wife Mrs Henry Barber and two children Lena Gail and Carrol. Her son John Barber brought Mrs Brickley home Monday and returned to Carlsbad that evening.
Mies Lola Beavers of the Lorda burg Hospital is on vacation. She spends this week with her mother in Virden and will visit Mrs. Joie Roberson on a ranch near HaChita next week.
Miss Maureen Harper music director of the Eunice New Mexico schools visited Mrs BE M Brickley one day last week. Harper stopped over on her way from California to Brownfield Texas.
Mr and Mrs Leo Cohen toured Silver City and Fort Bayard on Sunday, stopping at local sites and greeting residents during their visit.
Miss Maxine Geren wed Ezell Mavety and the couple now reside in Las Cruces. Animas valley farmers prepare vaccines for horses to prevent sleeping sickness. Ervin Gouta and wife of Cloverdale spend ten days vacationing in El Paso and other points. J L Augustine Jr and daughter Peggy visited the Augustine home on Sunday. Norma Jean Helbig visits Aunt C F Martin during grandmother May Hanner's absence. William Helbig and son join a farewell visit to Mrs R H Gale and May Hanner. Willis Lacy, William Dailey and Ted Newman of Silver City were in Cooney Canyon Sunday. Mrs W B Hatfield is homebound with arthritis.
E M Brickley is resting and recovering at St Hospital after illness. He is considering his condition and has begun light work again, doing a few tasks each day as he improves.
Mrs. F. H. Sinner and her daughter Dorothy with Dr. and Mrs. James Baxter visited the George Cureton ranch on Sunday and enjoyed a grand chicken dinner hosted there.
Roy and Jim Harper of Red Rock traveled to Lordsburg on Wednesday while in town for a brief visit. The report notes legal notices in Liberal.
Alton Warren spent Tuesday with Mrs. Marshall Fuller and Wednesday in Tucson. Mr and Mrs Allen Gowming and Mr and Mrs Harlan Black hosted supper in Bowie Monday evening and enjoyed a swim afterward.
County Assessor and Mrs Sanders moved into their new Wright home adjoining Mrs Ruby Bleauvelt and Tommie. Douglas visitors included Irene Davis Janie Gwartney Mise Pp lo Gwartney. H A Brow hosted an Aluminum Party with Rey Hines McKinney and A J Linn of Paso attending.
Mrs Blas Noce and Misses Louise Noce Judye Fausto Noce and FE M Fisher Jo drove to Morenes last Sunday. Robert Burch plans a trip to Long Beach and Los Celes California to visit relatives.
Dalgo County New Mexico Probate Notice states on August 7 1941 an administrator was appointed for the estate of William Adams deceased by Judge P Wilson. Creditors are warned to file claims with the County Clerk of Hi County within the legal period or be barred.
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