Local Mason City divorce filed over abuse linked to weight loss
Mrs Myrtle Larson of Mason City Iowa seeks a divorce claiming her husband kisses her when she loses weight and strikes her when she gains. The couple cites ongoing marital strain amid her recent gaming. Separately Joe Bridlee an elderly former field worker from Maud Oklahoma was found asleep walking on a log after a long journey singing a tune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Larson
Mason City
Iowa
Joe Bridlee
Maud
Okla
Hye
London minister resigns after church ballot defeat
Congregational minister H. Sebiel resigns following his defeat in a church vote against card playing. Andre Pationne of Marseilles died at 92 after reportedly sleeping in his coffin each night for three years.
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H. Sebiel
London
Andre Pationne
Marseilles
Chevrolet reports 20 percent rise in light delivery truck output
Sidney Corbett, manager of Chevrolet's commercial car division, says first half production of light delivery trucks rose 20 percent from 22 013 to 27 296 units versus 1929. Growth blamed on federal state municipal projects and rural use. since 2016 Chevrolet has built 1,160,000 commercial cars through midyear. In a separate note, Mrs William Moser of Westville Tennessee found her lost diamond engagement ring after 21 years in her garden.
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Sidney Corbett
Chevrolet Motor Company
Corbett
Willian Moser
Westville, Tn
Woman seeks help from police court over husband refusal
Mrs. Ethel Hiordan of Chicago appealed to a police court after her husband would not speak to her but was told no action could be taken. In a separate case, Stephen Blood of Belgiast was imprisoned for a month for beating his mother-in-law with his wooden leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Hiordan
Chicago
Stephen Blood
Belgiast
Public Land Notice of 3 Year Proof in New Mexico
Floyd M. Myers of Separ New Mexico filed intent to prove up a homestead claim on Section 14 Township 28S Range 16W N M P Meridian. The hearing before U S Commissioner Thomas Blauvelt at Hachita is set for September 12 with witnesses Ollie Glaze Tom Clayton A J Glaze and W L Jaylor. Acting Register L Kollar Wolwellyn Aug 1 last Aug 2.
Public Auction of Distressed Property in Hidalgo County
Sheriff Oscar Allen announces a public sale at the Hidalgo County Court House, Lordsburg NM, August 26 1940 between 9am and 4pm. Items include a Worthington Diesel Engine two cycle 200 horsepower and a 100 ton concentrating mill. The sale is to satisfy a tax claim against Southwestern Engineering Corporation.
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State ‘Lax Commission of
New Mexico
Hidalgo County Court House
Lordsburg
Y Oelock
Worthington
Southwestern Engineering Corporation
OY A.V. McGhee and Company
Steins, N. M
State Tax Commission of
Uiis
Oscar Allen
Hidalgo County
New Mex Land Claim Notice for Jesse Glaze
Land Office Las Cruces announces Jesse Glaze of White Signal N M filed notice of intention to make one year proof to establish a home stead claim in Section 15 Township 22 Range 16 West New Mexico Meridian before U S Commissioner Thomas Blauvell at Hachita on September 12 1940 Witnesses Ollie Glaze W L Taylor Tom Clayton Floyd M Myers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Las Cruces
N. M
Jesse Glaze
White Signal
Meridian
Thomas B. Blauvell
Hachita
Glaimant
Ollie Glaze
Taylor
Tom Clayton
Floyd M. Myers
Separ
N. Mex
L. Kkollewellyn
Pendleton Estate Executor Notice in Hidalgo County
In the matter of the probate of Geo. E. Pendleton deceased executor Alex Pendleton appointed July 7 1980 by Judge Geo. W. Hanner Hidalgo County the executor calls all claimants to file with Hidalgo County Clerk within one year or be barred. First published July 25 last publication August 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
Pendleton
Geo. W. Hanner
Hidalgo County
New Mexico
Alex Pendleton
New Mexico Selection List 93 Protests Land Mineral Claims
State files Selection List 93 for townships in DoI Las Cruces area with oil and gas reservations. Public notice invites protests by those claiming land or disputing mineral character besides oil and gas in reserved zones. Acting Register L. Keow Llewellyn signs notice. publications span July 25 to August 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S
Las Cruces
N. M
State of New Mexico
United States
L. Keo Llewellyn
Home canning guide details corn prep and pressure steps
The text outlines fresh tender vegetables for canning, using preserved cooking water for nutrients. It covers corn selection, cutting methods, seasoning ratios, heating times, and pressure levels for No 2 cans, pint jars, and quarts, plus equipment tips and a brief crime-related anecdote.
New Mexico State Engineer notices water permit for Shakespeare Canyon
Herbert W. Ye0, State Engineer, publishes a notice that P. M. Ewing of Lordsburg seeks a permit to appropriate 1440 acre feet from the 85 Mine waste water in Shakespeare Canyon for irrigation and stock watering. Objections due by October 1, 1930, with hearings possible. Public notice runs August 15 to August 22.
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Santa Fe
N. M
P. M. Ewing
Lordsburg
County of Hidalgo
State of New Mexico
New Mexico
Shakespeare Canyon
SYNE
S. R
N. NE
Herbert W. Yeo
Home canning guide for corn and storage methods
Instructions cover sealing and canning corn using water bath methods at various altitudes. Steps include husking, rinsing, blanching ten minutes, weighing, salting, packing, brining, paraffin sealing, and drying with air or sun and oven finishing. Also notes on purity, flavor, and storage safety.
Whittlers and Steins share rough town life in varied times
Local notes describe a mix of community trends and everyday concerns in a growing town. Residents discuss roads, cattle, mining work in Victoria district, and simple repairs as Pete Bates family travels toward Paso. Debates on business prospects and political pressures reflect a tense economy.
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Steins’ Apap Association
Whittlers’ Union
Ting
Henl
Lore
Victoria
Gage
Pete Bates
Steins
Paso
Pete
Uegs
Chicago Man Bound and Gagged Wife. Jailed Two Weeks
Morris Kellar of Chicago Wisconsin bound and gagged his wife three nights in succession after she scolded him for drinking. He was sentenced to two weeks in jail.
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Paul Tichenor
Calvert City
Morris Kellar
Chicago
Wis
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