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12 Aug 1955
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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1955
Page
1
A readable fragment notes a pool event with questions about officials and venue. The text lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes, leaving the specifics ambiguous.
The Employment Commission announced 20 800 job placements in the first seven months of 1955, about 121 percent of the prior year’s period. Chairman C Barron cited strong contributions from management and organized efforts in placing jobless Mexicans in non wage and salaried roles.
The regular school band schedule begins Monday with sessions for Senior Band from 9 30 to 11 09 and Junior Band from 1 30 to 2 39. Students will attend their respective bands as listed in the new timetable effective Monday through the week.
Information from the Armeg Forces Guide outlines the Ground Observer Corps program organized in Lordsburg. The Air Defense Command assigns responsibility for monitoring and reporting air activity across the continental United States. It stresses civilian warning and safety measures due to radar limitations and the need for a civil defense partnership with the Air Force.
Rayburn C. Hutchins 24 of Lordsburg escaped injury after a 1954 White gasoline truck and tank trailer owned by Whitfield Tank Lines overturned 18 miles east of Lordsburg on Highways 70 and 80. The front tire blew out causing the truck to leave the road and ride the ditch onto the old railroad bed. State Police officer Joe Rutland from Lordsburg investigated.
Notice calls high school boys planning to attend the National Guard encampment this summer to report to Mr. McAlister’s office in the high school building on Friday August 12 between 9 AM and 4 PM to register for the coming school term.
The approaching school term will require many teachers and families to find housing. Anyone with a house or apartment to rent is asked to contact Mr Freeburg's office at phone 42.
Frank Bowman of Banner Mining Company is named Director on the American Ordinance Association Board representing the Lordsburg area. The first meeting, July 27 at White Sands Proving Ground, drew about 150 members after a morning social gathering. General Bell of White Sands Proving Ground attended.
Brigadier General John P. Mc Farland announces the President has appointed Earle Kerr of Lordsburg as Government Appeal Agent for Selective Service Local Board No 12 Hidalgo County on the governor's recommendation.
A Lordsburg case involving a July 29 break in at James Allen's home ended when stolen property was recovered and three suspects were turned over to Federal authorities. Manuel Contreras confessed a juvenile accomplice helped in the break in. The group faces Albuquerque federal charges.
Mrs Ruby Allan and her daughter Elia Mae will drive to Albuquerque Friday to watch Tommy Allan play on the South Team in the All-State All-Star Football game. Tommy has trained in Albuquerque since Sunday as the South Team is tipped as the favorite to win.
The Old Timers Group of Lordsburg sponsors the Hidalgo County Fair parade honoring Lordsburgs Diamond Jubilee with theme The Old West. Floats must be in place by 10 AM September 16 at the High School. enter by September 12, contact Parade Chairman Harold Scofield.
Lordsburg plans a three day rodeo and two day fair on September 16 17 with a kickoff dinner September 15 for Old Timer members. Parade exhibits and community participation from business schools churches and civic groups are expected to boost the events at the fairgrounds and Legion hall.
Lordsburg citizens and longtime residents are urged to help organize the 75th anniversary celebration slated for September 15 to 18. Aimed at drawing visitors, the effort calls for advertising, bumper stickers at 50 cents per pair, celebration buttons 25 cents each, and shave permits at one dollar, all available at the Chamber of Commerce office.
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