12 Aug 1966
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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1966
Page
1
State officials discuss ending the justice of the peace fee system amid calls for a broader audit of state spending. The debate centers on replacing fees with a standard per diem and auditing civil and judicial bookkeeping, with lawmakers and political leaders weighing reforms and accountability.
Animas Public Schools plan for the 1966 67 term with registration on Friday August 26 and the first day of classes Monday August 29. Buses will run routes and reach Animas and Rodeo schools at 9 30 a m for registration. Improvements include a Curriculum Materials Center, gym additions, stage alterations, and two new teacherages. The high school faculty increases by one. classes run 8 35 a m to 3 25 p m. lunches will be served on opening day. A complete faculty list will be released later.
Dodgers and Mets lead their respective Peewee and Little League standings as the season wraps. A special Wednesday 7 30 p m game features top and bottom teams with Elmer Jeanes Trophy for the season’s highest Little League batting average.
The Selective Service Office will be closed Monday and Tuesday August 15 and 16. No other details are provided about services or resumption hours.
The Lordsburg Hidalgo Library will switch to winter hours on August 22 1966. Weekdays open 2 00 pm to 5 00 pm and Saturdays 9 00 am to 12 noon.
Lordsburg VFW post earned high honors at the New Mexico state convention in Clovis. Commander Arturo Saucedo named outstanding commander of the year and received a commander's hat and jacket. Quartermaster James Kinkema repeated as outstanding of the year, winning a jacket plus life membership months ago. Carlos Saucedo, past junior vice commander and Community Service Program chair, got a flags set. Meetings held monthly at the La Fiesta Club. 1967 membership cards available from Jim Kinkema.
Coach Garrett announces a free public screening of the 1965 State Championship Double A football game between Highlands High School and Webbe High School. The event is Monday August 15 at 7 30 p m in the High School auditorium with new coaches in attendance and Maverick season tickets on sale.
The Lordsburg All Stars lost 28 to 27 to St Ann's of Deming on Wednesday night in a seven inning game. Lordsburg led 27 to 24 after six innings before St Ann's erupted for four runs in the seventh and shut out the hosts in the bottom of the final frame.
The St Josephs Fiesta begins Saturday August 13 at noon with a Mexican food sale and games including roulette dice musical chairs darts and penny pitch. A second sale and games follow Sunday at noon, ending with a Sunday dance featuring the Galaxies. the public is invited.
The Veterans' Service Officer NMVSC will be in Lordsburg at the Welfare Office 210 E. 2nd Street on Friday August 12 1966 from 9 30 am to 4 30 pm assisting veterans with benefits and claims.
Lordsburg Municipal Schools unveil the announces calendar with August 23 start and August 24 registration. The faculty list names superintendents principals and two dozen teachers across English math science and specialist subjects for the coming year.
Dr Emilio Mora, a 1947 graduate of Wri High School, returned from London where he lectured on microanatomy and was named a Fellow of the Royal Microscopical Society. He travels to Utah State University to lecture on virus infection control by white blood cells. he is a professor at Auburn University.
Jeanette Hitson daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Hitson was elected vice-president of the New Mexico 4 H Council at New Mexico State University Campus Other officers include George Fernandez Colfax County president Janet Moon Quay County secretary Elwin Leighton Union County treasurer John David Mammett Dona Ana County reporter John Dunlap Bernalillo County parliamentarian and Michelle Darnour Los Alamos County song leader They will serve a one year term on the state wide organization
Virden Valley Soil and Water Conservation District chairman L A Conner accepted a Memorandum of Agreement with the Department of Interior presented by Roy Stovall of the Bureau of Land Management Las Cruces District. The pact sets the basis for future interagency cooperation.
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