WPA Projects Highlight Hidalgo County Progress Efforts
The WPA lists completed and ongoing works in Lordsburg Hidalgo County including Town Hall improvements and a new high school annex, roads such as Chiricahua near Rodeo and Banney Mine Road, a Sausage-type dam on the Gila River, a county library building, and a sewing program for needy women led by Mrs. Cecilia Pederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virden High School
Lordsburg
King of the County
Cave Creek
Lordsburg Town
Sburg
Lords
Jack Heather
T. B. Williams
Ing
WPA
den High School
Lordsburg-Animas Road
Animas
Coun
Chircahua
Rodeo
Highway 80
Arizona
Chiricahua Mountains
R. I. Jarvis
Banney
Hidalgo
Hidalgo County
Gila River
Court House
Library Board
Cecilia Pederick
Republican County Convention Held at Chair Office
The Republican county convention met at the chair’s office with R M Reynolds presiding and Luella Clark officiating. Delegates elected to the state convention include N W McClusky Luela Clark R M Reynolds John Stine Leo Bates Bert Hatfield Jones J M Jones S M Mortensen and Peter Mortensen. Delegates from Virden Steins Animas were present outside Lordsburg and will depart Sunday for early Monday arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RM. Reynolds
Luella
Clark
Albune
N. W. McClusky
Luel& Clerk
R. M. Reynolds
John L. Stine
Leo Bates
Bert Hatfield
Jones
J. M. Jones
Peter Mortensen
E Edwin C. Mechem
Lordsburg
Virden
Steins Animas
Wedding Tells of Miss Geraldine Jones and Ray Anderson Ste
The wedding of Miss Geraldine Jones daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Jones took place in Los Angeles with Mr L A Stevens and Mrs Bertha Kleinman among the attendees. The ceremony was conducted by ministers B J Peacock Jr and witnessed by immediate family and local friends including Kyle of Mesa Arizona and guests from Phoenix Lordsburg Springerville and Animas. An elaborate dinner followed at the Hafen home with many Stevens Jones Kleinman and Hafen relatives present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine Jones
J. M. Jones
Ray Anderson
Ste
Los Angeles
L. A. Stevens Angel
B. J. Peacock
Kyle
Mesa
Arizona
Bertha Klenman
B. Stevens
Stevens
Utah
Lords
New Mexico
Grant
Earl
Graden
Los
al Hafen
R. L. Fawkes
Charles Starkey
Marlow Hafen
Frank Trong
David Brown
Grant As
Gordon Stevens
Carl Ste
Judge And Mrs Hay Return From Long Motor Trip
Judge G. W. Hay and Mrs Hay end a seven thousand mile journey visiting O Neill Nebraska and the Pennsylvania home of Judge Hay's parents. They were joined by Mrs W J R Hay on the trip home and brought along their Scotch Terrier Buttons who suffered rib injuries after an incident with a large Airedale. Judge Hay attended a regular court session Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Hay
Airdale
Buttons
Judge Hay
FHA Ready For Business In Lordsburg
J W Hasseldon from the Federal Housing Administration met with Willard Holt of the county PHA in Lordsburg to announce readiness to operate under title No 1 or No 2, with emphasis on new construction under No 2. The Austin home project is planned as a state show place and promotes building with easy terms. Contact county chairman or George P Jeffus at W F Ritter Lumber Co for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hasseldon
Federal Housing Administration
Lordsburg
Willard E. Holt
PHA
Austin
George P. Jeffus
W. F. Ritter Lumber Company
Charles Walker Married and Moves to Silver City
The Liberal reports Charles B. Walker, last year's Lordsburg High instructor, wed Miss Winifred Bethel of Breckenridge. After tomorrow the couple will reside in Silver City where he was elected instructor at the Teacher's College High School. The announcement came as a surprise to many friends who offer congratulations. The letter was written from Valley Ranch, the summer home of Rev. and Mrs. C. S. Walker formerly of Lordsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles 8. Walker
Lordsburg High
Winifred Bethel
Brekenridge
Birthday Tribute for Shirley Henslee at Home
Sixty guests gathered Thursday night at the Henslee home to honor Shirley Henslee for her fourteenth birthday. She received 72 gifts and many lawn games were enjoyed as she remains bedridden until August 23 after a spine surgery aimed at straightening her back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henslee
Shirley Henslee
Shirley
Beavers Family Visits Dr. and Mrs. Austin
Mr and Mrs Robert Beavers of Little Rock Arkansas and daughter Mrs Charles Parker of Carthage Arkansas visited Dr and Mrs Banks Austin this week. They were en route to California for a vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Beavers
Little Rock
Arkansas
Charles Parker
Carthage
Banks Austin
California
Oklahoma Capitalist Visits Hidalgo Mining Start
R. W. Mark auditor secretary and treasurer of Banner Mining Co travels from Oklahoma City to Hidalgo County to witness the mill start. He is connected with Mr Grimes in oil and sees big prospects for the mining venture attracting other state capitalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Mark
Banner Mining Co
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Mark
Grimes
Hidalgo County
Wells Ranch Guests Bring Dallas Bank and Cananea Copper Ties
Miss Lola Mae Cook of the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank and James T. Wells of the Cananea Copper Company staff spent the over Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Wells at Wells Ranch. James met Miss Cook in El Paso and then they traveled to the ranch. The pair were formerly classmates of Tyler, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola Mae Cook
Dallas Federal Reserve Bank
James T. Wells
Cananea Copper Company
J. L. Wells
James
el Paso
Miss Cook
Tyler
Texas
Sheriff Detains Hot Check Accuser and Miner Liquor Violation
Sheriff C A Conner arrested C E Jones described as a hot check artist. Jones also allegedly caused tavern management to contribute 2500 to selling liquor to minors this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Conner
C. E. Jones
Regents President Ira Wright Visits With Family
Ira S. Wright president of the State Teachers College Regents toured through town with his family on Monday. His eldest daughter Virginia plans to enter the University of California at Berkeley as a senior this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira
Wright
State Teachers College Regents
Virginia
University of California At Berkeley
Christian Endeavor Sees Growing Interest And New Members
Last sunday evening's Christian Endeavor discussion drew strong interest with nearly all members participating and others listening in. Two new members increased the group to twenty three, with announcements upcoming and a social committee plan underway for a new book. Next Sunday's program, led by Mildred Conner, will cover The Christian Idea of Success with scripture from Philippians and a Ruth Wood discussion plus a Bible drill and Mispah Benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Conner
Ruth Wood
Church notices announce sermons and services
The Church of Christ led by Pastor J. I. Brimberry invites attendance for Sunday August 16 with 11 00 am A Going Concern and 8 00 pm The Three Alls of The Gospel Sunday school at 10 00 am Senior Christian Endeavor at 7 00 pm and Wednesday prayer service and study at 8 00 pm Welcome seniors and parishioners.
Iowa Judge Visits McGhee Family in Shenandoah
Judge Frederick Pischer of Shenandoah Iowa visits Charles McGhee and family. He notes New Mexico is experiencing much more rain than Iowa during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Pischer
Shenandoah
Iowa
McGhee
Charles McGhee
New Mexico
Hico man joins Rit ter Lumber plant staff
Howard Rierson of Hico Texas is now employed at the W F Rit ter Lumber Company plant. He is an old friend of Jeffus son in law John Waldorp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Rierson
Hico
Texas
W. F. Ritter Lumber Company
Jeffus
John Waldorp
Sewing Circle Hosts Quiet Tuesday Afternoon
Mrs. A. L. Green entertained the Tuesday sewing club with guests Mrs. Bryan Hall and Mrs. Mildred Boswell in attendance at the social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Green
Bryan Hall
Mildred Boswell
Hoot Gibson Sends Greetings From Saugus Rodeo
Hollywood star Hoot Gibson writes Mr Willard Holt from Saugus California August 10 1936 thanking him for a letter and photo and expressing hope to visit New Mexico again. Frank Stengele Jr returns from extended visit with college friend in Abilene Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoot Gibson Ranch
Saugus
California
Hollywood
Willard Holt
New Mexico
Hoot Gibson
Frank Stengele, Jr
Abilene, Texas
New Banks Austin Home Will Be a Show Place
Contractor Richard Tatsch begins building the Dr and Mrs C B Austin residence on South Pyramid Street. The 45 by 60 foot brick stucco house will hold five rooms and a two car integrated garage with two bedrooms two baths. Carrara glass walls in main bath and kitchen. Walnut paneling in entrance hall and living room. Dining room features walnut wainscoting and clear quarter-sawn oak floors. Rock wool insulation and automatic basement steam heat. Exterior hollow tile with stucco finish. A state and FHA show house with indoor and outdoor photos planned for national advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Tatsch
C. B. Austin
South Pyramid Street
FHA
Plans Laid for Coronado Centennial Convention in 1940
Civic groups across New Mexico discuss bringing national conventions to Santa Fe in 1940 as part of the Coronado Centennial. Statewide committees form to work with the Centennial campaign Las Conquistadores, with connections already made to Roswell Clovis Las Cruces and Albuquerque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Coronado Cuarto
California
Santa Fe
Roswell
Clovis
Las Cruces
Albuquerque
Chambers of Commerce
Gallup
Kiwanis
H. Oraver
Centennial Campaign Nation
Las Conquistadores
Chamber of Commerce
Planning Commission
Place of Emotion in Religion Theme at Church Services
Church services list 9 45 am worship 11 am subject The Place of Emotion in Religion Evening worship 730 pm Prayer service 730 Wednesday Topics include August 23 Give your life to a Great Cause August 30 Happiness A Product September 6 Jesus Was a Teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Prominent Phoenix Couple Married Here
A ring ceremony at the Methodist parsonage united Miss Betty Jean Wheat and H. A. Luke White in Phoenix. Rev. Bryan Hall officiated with Mrs. Bryan Hall and Willard E. Holt as witnesses. The couple planned a Coronado Trail honeymoon to Flagstaff before settling in the capital city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Parsonage
Bryan Hall
Betty Jean Wheat
Phoenix Society
H. A. Luke White
Arizona Hotel
Willard E. Holt
Coronado Trail
Flagstaff
Capitol City
DeMoss Family Returns From West Coast Motor Tour
Dr E C DeMoss and family completed a three week motor tour visiting San Diego Los Angeles San Francisco Seattle Portland and Vancouver then returning via Yellowstone and Denver to Albuquerque They stopped at a ranch for a day or two and Dr DeMoss resumes practice today with Dr J B Robbins of El Paso having cared for patients in his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. DeMoss
San Diego
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Seattle
Portland
Vancouver
Yellowstone National Park
Denver
Albuquerque
Bobby Williams Wins Hardin-Simmons Scholarship
Bobby Williams, honor band member from the Class of 1936, earned a scholarship to Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene Texas. He plays the double euphonium and was a district band soloist last year. His parents are Mr and Mrs CM Williams and conductor Marion B. McClure praised him in a personal letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Williams
Hard- Simmons University
Abilene
Xas
Hardin-Simmons
Lordsburg
Bobby
CM. Williams
Marion B. McClure
Non-Political System For Selecting Judges in New Mexico
A New Mexico conference on May 25 debated non political methods to select judges. A 12 member committee led by Robert A. Morrow of Raton drafts skeleton plans for future study and a second meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Sam Bratton
New Mexico Press Association
Educational Association
Federation of Women's Clubs
Rilroad Brotherhood
State Taxpayers Association
State Bankery Association
Cattle Growers Association
Veterans of Perelgi, Wars
American Legion
Bar Association
Kiwanis Clubs
Twenty-Thirty Club
New Mexico Wood Growers Association
Robert A. Morrow
Raton
Hidalgo County Receives 25701 From HOLG
Hidalgo County received 25701 from the Home Owners' Loan Corporation during refinancing operations ending June 13, 1936. The amount covers 20 loans and aided 2462 distressed New Mexico homeowners with total refinancings of 5,134,546.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hidalgo County
Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
G. E. Cook
National Emergency Council
New Mexico
United States
Puerto Rico
Hawaii
Alaska
Mrs Clara Roberts Visits Relatives in Arizona
Mrs Clara Roberts of Glendale Arizona is spending a few days with her Aunt Mrs B B Ownby and husband Judge Ownby. She was brought here Wednesday by Mr and Mrs Earl Smith and their young daughter who then drove to Big Spring to visit other relatives for a few years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Roberts
Glendale
Arizona
B. B. Ownby
Judge Ownby
Earl Smith
Big Spring
Fine son born to Mr and Mrs Gwaltney in Alhambra
Jerry Wayne Gwaltney weighing six pounds two ounces arrived August 2 at the home of Mr and Mrs Ralph Gwaltney in Alhambra California. The mother is Emma McWorter formerly. Lordsburg friends extend congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Gwaltney
Alhambra
Emma McWorter
Lordsburg
Brooks Scott Baby Born at Lordsburg Hospital
Mr and Mrs Brooks Scott welcome a fine baby son born at Lordsburg Hospital. Mother and baby are doing well and requested to rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks Scott
Lordsburg Hospital
Death of Dick Colson Led to Kansas City Funeral
Dick Colson was informed by telegram Sunday noon that his youngest brother had died in Kansas City. He attended the funeral Tuesday with Wil Colson and two sisters Mrs Upgerworth and Mrs Richardson. The deceased helped with Government work on the National Rehabilitation Act and visited here last year. He leaves a wife and an eighteen year old daughter in college in Kansas City. Colson built and operated the circlet camp in the eastern part of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LD. O. Colson
Hard
Kansas City
Wil Colson
Upgerworth
Richardson
Colson
Attending Association Meeting in La Mesa New Mexico
Rev. M. C. Moore and Mrs. Moore attend the Baptist Association meeting held in La Mesa New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Moore
Mrs. Moore
The
Baptist Association
la Mesa
New Mexico
Safford business leaders visit Lordsburg to boost trade
Walter Searles, famed Safford food king, and C F Thomallo, secretary of the Safford Chamber of Commerce, called on Lordsburg friends Thursday. They report business is lively in Arizona town and credit locals with helping keep it that way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Searles
Safford
C. FP
Thomallo
Safford Chamber of Commerce
Lordsburg Friends
Arizona
Changes Planned for Lordsburg Natural Gas System
Santa Fe New Mexico August 10 1096 Docket NM 1071 details a proposed natural gas transmission and distribution project for Lordsburg. The Engineering Section of the New Mexico Office of the PWA outlines costs revenues and rates, with loan 70000 grant 67272 and expectations of 200 to 300 customers, monthly charges ranging from 1.80 to 7.12, and a first year income around 10704, noting rate adjustments from 60 to 75 per thousand cubic feet for gas above minimum usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Lordsburg
L. Brown
Lordeburg
Brown
PWA
Eizta
Western Gal Company
Gan
Washington
Uney
Ti Ie
Krom
Deming
Trul Rdwarc Oakley
PWA Hy
Texas Company Chief Visits Lordsburg
District manager Douglas D. Monroe of the Texas Company visited Lordsburg, overseeing New Mexico, Oklahoma and much of Texas. He was joined by H. B. Fields, state superintendent for New Mexico. Both Lordsburg leaders Mr. Hitter and Mr. Walker met the chiefs and were very favorably impressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Douglas D. Monroe
Texas Company
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas
Monroe
Elim
Great Corporation
H. B. Fields
The
Hitter
Mr. Walker
Hidalgo official seeks operation in Rochester
H. Dunagan highway superintendent for Hidalgo County travels to Rochester Minnesota for surgical operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. H. Dunagan
Hidalgo County
Rochester
Minn
Judge Covey Visits Knox County Sister‑in‑Law
Judge E. L. Covey of Knox County Texas is visiting his sister-in-law Mrs. Prank Winters and husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Covey
Knox County
Texas
Mrs. Prank Winters
Tonsils Removed From Marion Fisher at Lordsburg Hospital
Marion Billy Fisher underwent a successful tonsil removal operation at Lordsburg Hospital yesterday. Friends expect him to recover quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Billy” Fisher
Lordsburg Hospital
Lordsburg Rodeo Opens With Nights Of Entertainment
Arena director Armstrong reports readiness for a three day Lordsburg rodeo featuring nightly entertainments starting today with concerts and dances to draw crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Armstrong
Banner mill opens as L L Travis arrives from Los Angeles
L L Travis of the Banner Mining Company arrived from Los Angeles where his family is summering, and reached the area just in time to witness the Banner mill’s opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Travis
Banner Mining Company
Los Angeles
Banner Mill
Mrs Hatfield Returns Home After Douglas Trip
Mrs. W. B. Hatfield is back home after a trip to Douglas early this week. Her condition is reported as much improved and the news is welcomed by friends across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Hatfield
Douglas
Miss Ida Noche to Wed in San Antonio
Miss Ida Noche daughter of Mr and Mrs Blas Noche will marry Biby San Marcos manager of the Home Loan Association at San Antonio Texas The couple will wed Sunday August 16 in San Antonio The bride and her sisters and brother Mary Louise Martha and Peusto travel from Morenci with their parents to attend the wedding Lordsburg friends extend congratulations
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Noche
Blas Noche
San Antonio
Biby San Marcos
Home Loan Association
Texas
Mary Louise
Martha
Peusto
L. N. Villalante
Morenci
Lordsburg
Death of George W. Cox Rodeo Pioneer
George W. Cox, a prominent Rodeo citizen and Hidalgo County resident since early years, died last Monday at Calumet Hospital in Douglas after a brief illness. Born August 29, 1872 in Texas, he was active in business and politics. Funeral services were held at the Rodeo Baptist church, with interment in Rodeo cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hidalgo County
George W. Cox
Rodeo
Calumet Hospital
Douglas
Texas
Baptist Church
Guests at Fuller Home Dine and Visit Family in Silver City
Mr and Mrs C C Puller hosted their son Basil and his bride from Silver City for several days. Mr and Mrs J C Holcomb also from Silver City joined the couple for a dinner. The newlyweds visited Holcomb's parents in Tularosa and Silver Boy Pace and Joe Gallaway of Red Rock spent the weekend with Bob Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Puller
Basil
Silver City
J. C. Holcomb
State Teachers College
Siver City
Puller
Tularosa
Mr. Holcomb
Silver
Boy Pace
Joe Gallaway
Red Rock
Bob Willams
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Lly
Works Administration
Lenae
E. A
W H. Shillito
Publican County Convention
L. A
An G. Adams
Merion
Mrs. G. Hay
Charles Walker
Wells Ranch
Sheriff's Office
Christian Endeavor
Church OF Christ
J. I. Brimberry
New Banks
Coronado
DeMoss Family
Jerry Wayne Gwaltney
Dick Colson
Soreheads
Priday — Kids ' Castle
Eimea
Conner
Hall
Sanchez
Robertson
Lions
Lewis
P. Chase
Laurants
Payne
Woods
Manley
Eg Castle Ib
Sullivan
Thistle
Ewan
M. Conner
Eims
Williams Birch
Hill
Deaton
Mayo Brothers
Travis
Fullers
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