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Newspaper

Lordsburg Liberal

Location

Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1940

Page

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Local Golf Tourney Crowns Winners In First Edition

Complete results by flight show Championship Flight Led by Billy Poindexter and Robinson with final round where Robinson defeats Johnson. First round saw Poindexter, Robinson, and Olney advance. Second Flight featured McInnis and Trope advancing to finals with Trope winning. Third Flight concluded with Black over Heather and Parker over Taggart in the consolation. Ladies Flight saw H Chase defeating F Poindexter in finals.

Chase Robinson Bill Ter Robertson Bob Ter Olney Johnson Billy Poindexter Ruvens Bob Igodexter Stson Robinson Olipin McInnis Troupe Jones Willis F. Bowman Coursey Sanders Trope L Cohen Black M Cohen Heather Parker Bella Taggart Cohen M. Cohen W Chase FE. Cochran F. Poindexter M. Black H. Chase Poindex

Good Laws for January Meeting of Mexican Taxpayers Association

The minutes note proposed enactments extending Merit System to engineers and auditors, broadening open bidding for public work, publishing official proceedings, limiting political assessments on public employees, prohibiting conflicts of interest in contracts, and outlining travel expense rules and limits on departmental spending. It also discusses criteria for eligibility across government roles and a legal procedure for citizens to initiate suits over public expenditures.

Mm Mexico Ibiting Wor Ing

Deming Visit Highlights Banking Leader Background

The article notes a visit by HERE PROM DEMING and Mrs. Frank Coon to Lordsburg to discuss banking leadership. It mentions Mrs. Bickley and Mr. Brick as prominent figures, with Coon asserting Brick’s merit and a role on the Federal NK Board.

Frank Coon Deming Mrs. Bickley Lordsburg Coon NK Board Brick New Ker

Edward on Santa Rita Visit With Clark Family

Edward of Santa Rita 4Y visits Mrs. and Mr. Ralph M. Clark and Mrs. A. ie f Mrs. Ralph M. Clark during a family gathering.

Edward Santa Rita A. Ie Ralph M. Clark

Red Cross Fund Drive Tied to Coronado Entrada Tickets

After a Greenlee County Chamber of Commerce conference, profits from Coronado Entrada ticket sales will go to the American Red Cross war relief fund. Clifton Morenci committees plan August 1 and September 1 performances with about forty speaking roles and extensive staffing.

Greenlee County Chamber of Commerce Chamber Coronado Entrada U. S. Coronado Centennial Commission American Red Cross Clifton Red Cross Compostells Mexico City Stanton Stadium Cargill

Mayors Honored by American Airlines as Admirals

Mayor Ernest J. Short and Secretary Willard E. Holt of the chamber of commerce were named Admirals of the Flagship Fleet by American Airlines. The framed commissions praise their meritorious service boosting public use of air transportation, a notable boost for Lordsburg.

Ernest J. Short Willard E. Holt Chamber of Commerce American Airlines Lordsburg

Lions Club Hosts District Governor Jack Frost Visit

District Governor Jack Frost of Farmington visited the Lordsburg Lions Club early in the year to outline policy for a successful New Mexico year. Lion President Mayfield presided and introduced former President Thomas R. Taggart who reported on the Lions softball league.

Lordsburg Lions Club Jack Frost Farmington New Mexico Lion Mayfield Thomas R. Taggart Lions Club Lion Holt Red Cross Dist Jack Silver City Oil and Gas Division United States Geological Survey Lionism

Jones Whitmore Wedding in Knoxville Tennessee

The Sun day News Sentinel reports the wedding of Missa Milburn Katharine Jones daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Jones formerly of Lordsburg now Strawbery Plains Tennessee. Rev. Dewey Jackson officiated at Elm Street Baptist Church Knoxville. After a brief honeymoon the couple will reside in Heber Springs Arkansas where Whitmore works for a construction company.

Knoxville Tennessee Sunday News Sentinel Missa Milburn Katherine Jones J. M. Jones Lordsburg Strawberry Plains Dewey Jackson Elm Street Baptist Church Heber Springs Arkansas Whitmore Tommy Jones

Olney Family Attends Here Por Tournament from Paso

The Olney family including Mrs Powers traveled from Paso to enjoy the tournament. They were split among friends with Claude and his wife with Mrs Kimbley and Claudean with Betty Reynolds. The group misses old Lordsburg friends but expresses happiness at reuniting.

Olney Mrs. Powers Paso

Missionary Society Renamed Women’s Society of Christian Service

The Methodist Missionary Society adopts a new name Women’s Society of Christian Service and sets plans for a September meeting to nominate officers. The fiscal year will run from October to October. Two monthly meetings begin in September.

Methodist Missioonary Society Elbert Coursey James Lasalle J. H. Baxter J. R. Poindexter Womens Society of Christian Service Missionary Society Charles Fuller Mae Hanner Fred Joy T. R. Taggart

Attorney E. Forrest Sanders Visits Clifton on Business

Attorney E Forrest Sanders traveled to Clifton on Tuesday for business meetings and court-related engagements.

E. Forrest Sanders Clifton

Army Enlistments From Lordsburg Area

Enlisting officers from Ft. Bliss visited Lordsburg and collected applications from Vernon Dye Bobby Womack Arthur Truitt Roy Smith J A Jones Jonny Jones Enrique Trejo Robert Neverez and Feliciano Gundara for Army service. Interested call Sgt Ernest Harris Recruiting Station Las Cruces New Mexico.

Ft. Bliss Lordsburg Vernon Dye Bobby Womack Arthur Truitt San Antonio Roy Smith J. A. Jones Jonny Jones Denver Air School Denver Colorado Enrique Trejo Robert Neverez Feliciano Gandara Coast Artillery Fort Crocket Texas Army Ce Ae Ernest Harris Las Cruces New Mexico

Green family vacation to Colorado highlights Grand Lake visit

A. L. Green and son Lew Jr returned from a Colorado trip on August 1. They toured Notes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park with Grand Lake noted as the world’s highest lake. A Denver reunion drew about 46 relatives, and they revisited Central City during the Pony Express celebration, passing the express about ten times on the way home.

Brown to Preach at Methodist Sunday Service

Dr W E Brown district superintendent for the El Paso district of the Methodist church will preach Sunday morning at the Methodist church. Rev Joe Emanuel the pastor is away on vacation visiting his mother in Bryson Texas He will return mid next week A large congregation is expected with no evening service and the Young People’s League meeting at 7 o clock as usual

W. E. Brown Fl Paso Methodist Church Joe Emanuel Bryson Texas Brown Young People’s League

Hatfield Family Completes 5000 Mile Western Trip

Mr and Mrs W B Hatfield Mrs Rufus H Wamel and son Buddy just finished a 5000 mile journey visiting northern New Mexico Grand Canyon Salt Lake City southern Wyoming Yellowstone Park Butte Montana Wallace Idaho Spokane Washington Portland Oregon San Diego and back along the Broadway of America. They report no punctures or wrecks during the trip.

W. B. Hatfield Rufus H. Wamel Buddy New Mexico Grand Canyon Salt Lake City Soouthern Wyoming Yellowstone Park Butte Montana Anaconda Mining Inn Wallace Idaho Spokane Washington Portland Oregon San Diego America Hatfield

Mrs Clark and Mrs Daniels Visit Las Cruces on Business

Mrs J H Clark and Mrs F H Daniels traveled to Las Cruces on Tuesday for business matters.

J. H. Clark F. H. Daniels Las Cruces

Hotel Hidalgo Pront Makes Facade Stand Out

The Hotel Hidalgo has been painted brilliant white, boosting its attractiveness. The front, extending to the drug store, is completed with plans to make the hotel tower equally attractive, drawing favorable comments from tourists and visitors.

Hotel Hidalgo

Family in Roswell as Anna Lee Kerr cases illness update

Mrs Tom Kerr received a telegram from son in law Walter Ray stating her daughter Anna Lee Kerr had been taken seriously ill during a vacation. Another daughter Mrs Jack Evans and husband arrived from Clifton to drive Mrs Kerr to Roswell Tuesday afternoon. Mae Kerr reports Anna Lee is better.

Mra Tom Kerr Walter Ray Myra. Kerr Anni Lee Jack Evans Clifton Mrs. Kerr Roswell Mere Mae Kerr Anna Lee

Woman and two children suffer arm fracture during Utah vacation

Mrs. L. Brown and her children Jomella and Mary vacationed in Meadow Utah when Mary fell from a pickup track breaking her left forearm. The fracture was set and placed in a plaster cast with removal planned in days. An X-ray before the trip reportedly showed no fracture. The party then drove to Los Angeles and returned by train.

L. Brown Jomella Mary Meadow Utah

Rainbow Initiation At Regular Rainbow Meeting

Betty Reynolds was initiated into the Rainbow Girls at a Tuesday regular meeting. A pot luck supper preceded the session. Out of town guests included Mrs. Lucy B. Dunklin of Deming and Miss Margie Miller of Tucson, niece of Mr. and Mrs. L. Brown. The group thanks the local golf club for concessions at the nearby tournament.

Rainbow Girls Betty Reynolds Lucy B. Dunklin Deming Margie Miller Tucson L. Brown

Corbell Family Reunion Across Four States

Mr and Mrs Frank Corbell with Anna Belle and Paul returned from a family reunion traveling through Texas Colorado Arizona and New Mexico visiting chief places of interest Relatives C W Corbell Sally and Cecil of Menard Mattie Mae Corbell Coleman Eugene Davis Millersview and Mrs Mattie Harris Pecos Texas joined for a few days visit.

Frank Corbell Anna Belle Paul Corbell Texas Colorado Arizona New Mexico C. W. Corbell Sally Cecil Menard Mattie Mae Corbell Coleman Eugene Davis Millersview Mattie Harris Pecos Corbells

Howard Couple Tour in Albuquerque and Santa Fe

Mr and Mrs H A Howard spent the past week visiting friends in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico. They stayed with local acquaintances and noted pleasant weather during their trip.

Mrs. H. A. Howard Albuquerque Santa Fe

Olive Cruse Visits Hidalgo County Friends

Mrs. Olive B. Cruse retiring Demonstration Agent visited Hidalgo County to bid farewell before returning to Starkville Mississippi where she served eight and a half years. Women praise her as one of the most loyal and efficient agents in handling local demonstration programs. A letter to Starkville will reach Mrs. Cruse.

Olive B. Cruse Hidalgo County Starkville Mississippi Berret Cruse

Church of the Nazarene Clinton Calhoun Pastor

Clinton church announces Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning Worship at 11 00 a m Sermon Christianity in the Crucible Junior Society 7 00 p m Evangelistic Service 8 00 p m Sermon The Shepherds Warning Invitation to worship extends to the public

Church OF the Nazarene Clinton Calhoun Wes

Hible Church Daily Schedule Of Services

Morning Worship at 10:00 a m with subject Christian Gratitude. At 11:00 a m a second service. Young People’s Meeting at 7:00 p m followed by Evening Worship at 8:00 p m. Camp delegates lead and a short sermon on Higher Ground.

Hible School

First Baptist Church Services Notice

The record advertises First Baptist Church with Pastor Paul H. H. Elmore. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. BK. T. U. at 7:16 p.m. Preaching at 7 p.m. Prayer Service and Choir practice on Wednesday at 8 p.m. Attendance invited.

First Baptist Church Paul HH. Elmore BK. T. U

Mayor Short's Birthday Lawn Party Recalls North Town

The article notes a birthday celebration for May or Ernest J. Short, hosted Sunday afternoon at five on the lawn beside the mayor's residence. Attending were Claude Speer and wife, Jack and Jackie Matthews, Henry Ellison and sons Bobby and Junior, Bob Pragle and wife, Harold Rolfe and wife, Major Thompson and son Gordon of Animas, Cecilia Federick, Pete Patterson, the guest of honor and hostess, and their children.

Ernest J. Short Mra Short Claude Speer Jack Matthews Jackie Matthews Henry Ellison and Sons Bobby and Junior Mre Bob Pragle Harold Rolfe Major Thompeon Gordon Animas Cecilia Federick Pete Patterson

Scouts Enjoy Camping Trip From Troop 122

Boy Scouts of Troop 122 returned Saturday night from Zack White Scout Camp after a weeklong trip. Directed by new Scout Master Salvador Salinas, attendees included Robert Altuna Robert Trejo Refugio Gutierrez Carlos Hernandez Vicente Chairez Elias Extrada Inez Lopez Alberto Lopez Rosario Nava Richard Varela and Clemente Chavez. The Troop thanks Bill Townsend Ralph Smith and the Moe Tezuama Club for transport and support.

Boy Scouts Troop 122 Zack White Salvador Salinas Robert Altuna Robert Trejo Refugio Gutierrez Carlos Hernandez Vicente Chairez Elias Extrada Inez Lopez Alberto Lopez Rosario Nava Hkichard Varela Clemente Chavez Bill Townsend Ralph Smith Moetezuama Club

Notice to Voters on Primary Registration and Party Affiliation

August 14 is the deadline to register to vote or to change party affiliation. Voters who do not designate a party cannot vote in any primary election, according to the County Clerk.

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Guests at Clayton Home in Lordsburg Texas Visitors

Mrs. C. C. Teller of Henderson Texas and Mrs. W. P. Parrow of El Paso sisters of Mrs. Tom Clayton, are guests at the Clayton ranch. Mrs. Clayton greeted her Lordsburg friends Wednesday and announced her recovery from a serious illness.

C. C. Teller Henderson Texas W. P. Parrow el Paso Tom Clayton Clayton Ranch

Mr and Mrs Herf Wood Visit Lordsburg from Valley View

Mr and Mrs Herf Wood of Valley View were Lordsburg visitors Monday.

Mrs. Herf Wood Valley View Lordsburg

Interesting Biographies Of Hidalgo County Folks

A letter from the Hidalgo Library board outlines plans to publish biographies of Hidalgo County pioneers in Lordsburg Liberal. The project aims to document the lives and deeds of early settlers and war veterans with impartial, comprehensive histories, including a short bio of Nick Hughes Sr. who arrived in New Mexico in 1KHG.

Hidalgo County John T Mute Lordburg Liberal Lordsburg Hidalgo Library Lordebare- Hidalgo Lordsburg Liberal Arizona New Mexico Rocky Mountains Venus Cooper Nick Hughes

Saluting the Flag Across Ranks and Roles

The piece surveys how different groups honor the flag. It notes that uniformed servicemen perform a hand salute while civilians stand with no hat at attention. Naval officers remove hats and place them over the heart. Boy Scouts use a three finger salute. All adults pay homage by placing a palm inward over the heart.

United States

Hillsboro News Endorses Burton Roach for District 13

The Hillsboro News reports Sierra County residents back Burton Roach for senator of the thirteenth district. Roach, from Hillsboro, manages Ladder Ranch near his home precinct. He seeks the Grant Hidalgo Luna Sierra Socorro counties seat and is praised as an able popular political figure.

Hillsboro Sierra County Burton Roach Roach Ladder Ranch Grant Hidalgo Luna Sierra Socorro Counties The Southwest

Rainbow Club makes Clifton visit with potluck supper

Mr and Mrs Willis Lacy Miss Opal Olive Ann Pauline Wright and Dorothy Melnnis visited the Clifton Assembly for a Monday night meeting and pot luck supper.

Willis Lacy Opal Olive Ann Pauline Wright Dorothy Melnnis Clifton

Youth Crusaders Visit West Texas and New Mexico

Mrs. Joe Emanuel leads the Youth Crusaders Caravan on a seven week tour starting in Lordsburg then Silver City Mountainair Extancia and Aztec. The tour ends in the western and southern New Mexico conference with her as the Methodist pastor’s wife leading the effort.

Joe Emanuel Lordsburg Silver City Mountainair Extancia Aztec Eea Aon West Texas New Mexico

Birthday Party Honoring Mrs George Trimble Hosted by Mrs Chase

Mrs 8S M Chase hosted a birthday party Monday for Mrs George Trimble. Guests played Bunee with Mrs George Ewan taking first prize and Mrs Jack Clark second. Attendees included Mrs Charles Fuller ER L Jones P M Meln nis Olivia Wells BE M Fisher F H Singer George Ewan W P Hill Harry Scofield J C Conner A L Green D R Gustafson and Mrs George Trimble. Refreshments of cake nut bread sandwiches fruit salad and ice tea were served.

Mrs Tommie Martin Heads to Sayre Oklahoma for Vacation

Mrs Tommie Martin leaves Wednesday for Sayre Oklahoma for a two weeks vacation. She will be accompanied on return by her son Glen Ray who will enroll in the Lordsburg schools.

Tommie Martin Sayre Oklahoma Glen Ray Lordsburg

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Lords Causland Moses Cochran Sallon Kirkpatrick Bowman Ie C. Bowman Kirkpat Ter F. Cochran Pnact Good Laws Prom Deming Jack Prost Lions Nautical Vacationland Gene Maxwell Treasure Island W. FE. Brown Rainbow Church OF Christ Mayor Short Clayton Home John T. Muir Burg Hagel Ewing Alma W. H. Marbble Rattleer Youth Crusaders Haee Hirthday Party
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