Negro Soldier Held In Jail For Heinous Crime Here
Orris Harper 22 of Headquarters Company Ist Battalion 25th Infantry at Fort Huachuca confessed to entering a tourist camp cabin, attacking Mrs. Reynolds with an electric iron and inflicting head injuries, leaving her severely injured as Sheriff’s office investigates. He is held at Silver City jail awaiting developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
25Th Infantry
Ft. Huachua
Sheriff's Office
Ft. Huachuca
L. D. Dargad
Orris Harper
Cabinn
Charles G
Reynolds
Banner Mine
Sheriff Allen
Colj
Lef Town
Associated
Wrinkle
Pisoner
Ipage
Page
Steinberger
Chamber of Commerce
EB. C. de Moss
DeMoss
J. R. Wrinkle
Marshalls Been
Sanchez
McWhorter Rites Held Sunday At DeMoss
Funeral services for M McWhorter were conducted Sunday afternoon at the DeMoss church by G Parmalee of the Church of Christ. Surviving relatives include Miss Sally Rainbolt and two Freeman sisters with several grandchildren. Burial followed in Moon Cemetery with many floral tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. McWhorter
DeMoss
Parmalee
Christ
Crawford Rev
Paul Elmore
T. J
J. D. Atkinson
Miss Wood
Sally Rainbolt
Freeman
Emma
Gwaltney
Alhambrala
Mary Jo
Verna
Jerry
Marilyn
Torch of Christ and Pyramid Streets Ministry Schedule
Services listed at 10:00 p m and 11:00 a m. Evening safety talk at Red Rock followed by a meeting at 7 p m and services at 8 p m. A midweek topic Who Crucified Jesus is noted. Bray family visits from Portales to Banner relatives.
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Red Rock
The
People’s Meeting
Jesus
EE. Bray
Mrs . From
Portales
Buried at Fort Bayard
Bert Eckert who died in Tucson last week was buried in Fort Bayard cemetery last Friday in a military funeral. Ex service men from Fort Bayard served as pallbearers and many locals attended including Basil Giles C L Buddy Brown Buster Gould and families from Tucson La Mesa Texas and Brownfield Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Eckert
Tucson
Fort Bayard
Basil Giles
C. L. “Buddy” Brown
Buster Gould
Harry Wallace
Church of the Nazarene Service Schedule
The church under Pastor H. Paul Simpson invites all to Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning Worship at 11 00 a m N P 8 6 30 p m Evangelistic Service 7 30 p m Prayer meeting Wednesdays 7 30 p m Everyone welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF the Nazarene
H. Paul Simpson
Assembly of God Church Services Notice
A cordial welcome extends to all at the Assembly of God Church Reverend H P Hines presiding Sunday School at 9 45 a m morning worship 11 a m and evening service 7 30 p m Prayer service Tuesday 7 30 p m C A service Friday 7 30 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly of God Church
Methodist Church Services and Local Notices
The Methodist Church invites a warm welcome with morning worship at 11 and evening service at 7. Epworth League meets after the morning session and choir practice is on Wednesday at 7 30. J R Poindexter and Marvin Fuller visited Alamogordo on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schoo E. A
Epworth
Methodist Church
Brothers on leave from Coast Guard Academy visit Lordsburg
John Roger George fresh from his first year at the Coast Guard Academy in New London and his brother Dan, in a year of schooling with the American Telegraph and Telephone Co, spent a few days with their parents in Lordsburg. John Roger hosted Senator Hatch during the year and enjoyed a two month cruise through the Virgin Islands Jamaica Bermuda and Cuba before returning to Lordsburg. Dan returned with James Cureton to Tucson after a brief visit. A. C. Nebeker, long-time Lordsburg resident, and Mrs. Nebeker plan Prescott Arizona as their new home, while Nebeker has been active in mining ventures including Miser's Chest in the Virginia mining district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Roger George
Coast Guard Academy
New London
Connecticut
Dan
American Telegraph & Telephone Company
R. K. George
John Roger
Carl Hatch
Virgin Islands
Jamaica
Bermuda
Cuba
Lordsburg
Academy
James Cureton
Tucson
A. C. Nebeker
Miser
Virginia
Szingeys Visit Lordsburg on West Coast Trip
Mr and Mrs Stephen Szingey of Munhall PA visit Lordsburg while en route to the west coast for a few months. They tour the Chamber of Commerce and mingle with travelers from around the world, leaving impressed and planning a future return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Szingey
Munhall
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Lordsburg
Szingeys
California
Chamber of Commerce
Birthday Party For Billy Short Fourth
Billy Short son of Mr. and Mrs. EK J Short celebrated his fourth birthday last Friday. Guests included Laura Jane McCoy Billy Thomas George Arletta Black Patsy Hill Jimmie Dick Baxter Betsy Smith Merilyn Hood Luther Lacy Patsy Crouch Joyce Poindexter Grace Margaret Wise Vance Smith Mickey Martin Ruthie Whisnant. Grown ups present were Mrs Luther Lacy Mrs James Baxter Mrs Allen Hood Mrs H Martin Mrs L McCoy and Edith Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Short
EK. J. Short
Laura Jane McCoy
Billy Thomas George
Arletta Black
Patsy Hill
Jimmie Dick Baxter
Betsy Smith
Merilyn Hood
Luther Lacy
Patsy Crouch
Joyce Poindexter
Grace Margaret Wise
Vance Smith
Mickey Martin
Ruthie Whisnant
James Baxter
Allen Hood
H. Martin
L. McCoy
Edith Smith
DeLao Sisters Arrive for Two-Week Visit
Eloise DeLao arrives from Washington D C to visit her mother Mrs Helen Garcia and sister for two weeks. She is employed by the War Department. Another DeLao sister Mrs Ernestine Cruse will arrive from Miami this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eloise DeLao
Washington, D. C
Helen Garcia
War Department
DeLao
Ernestine Cruse
Miami
Judge Marshall Leads Brief Court Session
Judge A. M. Marshall held a short term of court yesterday disposing of only one juvenile case.
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Marshall
A. M. Marshall
First Baptist Church Service Times Published
Paul H. Elmore, pastor at First Baptist Church, lists Sunday School at 10 a m with a 11 a m sermon, Training Union at 7 p m, evening service at 8 p m, and a Wednesday prayer service at 8 p m.
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First Baptist Church
Paul H. Elmore
Training Union
Downey Attends Funeral of Silas E Bushong in El Paso
W C Downey traveled to El Paso on Friday to attend the funeral service for Silas E Bushong an eight point engineer. He returned on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Downey
el Paso
8. P
Silas E. Bushong
Lordsburg Schools Situation Open September Second
Lordsburg announces the new school year begins September second with improved facilities and updated woodwork floors and desks. The kindergarten program is eliminated by law and only six year olds on or before January 1 may enroll. a large faculty and coaching staff are listed led by Superintendent Tom J. Mayfield and Principal Roy Melugin with Virgil Brown and E Russell Ashbrook coaching.
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Melugin
Tom J
Mise Helen Chase
Mina Ross Johnston
Mra
Nola Cochran
Bertha McCafferty
Fxa Barton
Ima Fairly
Ine Gretchen Smith
Fern Barney
Olivia Wells
Dora Kerr
Olive Harper
Ruthe Fisher
EB. Russell Ashbrook
Virgil Brown
E. Russell Ashbrook
Stranger Killed Near Summit on Southern Pacific
Sheriff Oscar Allen's office reported a Wednesday morning discovery of a man found on the railroad right-of-way a few miles beyond Summit station. The Coroner's Jury, led by Judge C. W. Marsalis, ruled the death a homicide. the deceased was identified as 30 year old Joe Raymond Gullette of Meridian Mississippi. The body was taken to Heather Mortuary and relatives were notified.
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Oscar Allen
Summit
Southern Pacific
C. W. Marsalis
Joe Raymond Gullette
Meridian
Mississippi
Heather Mortuary
Past Matrons Club Meets at Mrs. Welle Home
The Past Matrons Club gathered Friday afternoon with Olivia Welle. Attendees included J L Augustine J H Clark Ben Cochran Charles Fuller J H Gass Alvin Parker and Gertrude Wright. Refreshments were served. The next meeting is September 12 at Mrs C M Williams home with Gertrude Wright co host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olivia Welle
J. L. Augustine
J. H. Clark
Ben Cochran
Charles Fuller
J. H. Gass
Alvin Parker
Gertrude Wright
C. M. Williams
Lawn party at the Melnnis home for Rainbow Assembly
About twenty four youths gathered on the Melnnis lawn Monday evening for a Rainbow Assembly event. They began with a scavenger hunt then played games and enjoyed refreshments while flood lights lit the lawn and flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. Melnnis
Rainbow Assembly and Friends
Mrs C P Austin Plans Canadian Visit With Grandson
Mrs C P Austin and Mrs J T Austin called on friends yesterday before Mrs Austin left for Canada to visit her father. She took her grandson Austin Veneill. Dr Paul Austin and son J Austin are on an extended trip through Alaska toward the Aleutian Islands. C M Williams returns home from Gallup for a week with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Austin
J. T. Austin
Canada
Austin Veneill
Paul Austin
J. Austin
Alaska
Aleutian
Two Battalions Pass Through Lordsburg on Way to Louisiana
The 26th Infantry colored troops, about 860 men and officers from Ft. Huachuca, led by Col. Lee D. Davis, moved through Lordsburg Tuesday en route to DeQuincy Louisiana to join the Third Army for upcoming maneuvers. The remaining regiment will depart Ft. Huachuca by rail on the 18th.
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26Th Infantry
Ft. Hauchuca
Lee D. Davis
Lordsburg
DeQuincy Louisiana
Third Army
Ft Hauchuea
Major Operation Aide to Thatcher Youth
Jim Colson son of Mrs Daisy Colson of Thatcher Arizona underwent a major operation in Saf ford Sunday and is reported as doing very nicely.
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Jim Colson
Daisy Colson
Thatcher
Arizona
Safford Sunday
Pierce and Rolfe Travel to El Paso on Wednesday
Marvin Chip Pierce and Harold Rolfe were en route to El Paso on Wednesday. The brief item notes their travel without additional context or details of purpose.
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Marvin
Chip) Pierce
Harold Rolfe
el Paso
Cattle Growers to Meet in Raton September 18
Tom Clayton president of the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association sent out invites to over 1400 members for an executive committee meeting in Raton on September 18. The program centers on livestock industry issues amid the present defense emergency with a preliminary meeting on September 17 at the Yucca Hotel. Eugene G. Hayward Cimarron vice president will chair the general resolutions committee. Local chamber plans aim to warmly welcome all cattlemen to Raton.
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New Mexico Cattle Growers Association
Raton
Tom Clayton
Clayton
Yucca
Mollin
American National Livestock Association
Colorado Springs
Eugene G. Hayward
Cimarron
State Association
Northern
New Mexico
General Resolutions Committee
Dudley Yard
Brandon
Pecpsie
Lioyd P. Hloodworth
el Paso Chamber of Commerce
Texas
Arizona
Chihuahua
Mexico
Ths
Silver City
John C. O'Leary
Deming
Lan Crueen
Lordsburg
Lloyd Bloodworth
Nat Gammon
Mre
Mra
George P. Jeffus
Holt
Ernest J. Short
Southwestern Chambers of Commerce
Minister Called to San Bernardino for Wife Illness
Percy E. Krewson minister of the Church of Christ was summoned to San Bernardino California last week due to his wife illness She underwent a major operation last Friday and is recovering well Her mother stays with her and will remain until recovery Mr Krewson plans to return to Lordsburg Friday or Saturday of this week
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Percy BE. Krewson
Church of Christ
San Bernardino
California
Mary Frances Broun Undergoes Appendectomy in Tucson
Mrs. A. V. Broun and relatives, James Walter and Eddie, traveled to Tucson. Mary Frances underwent an appendectomy at St. Mary's Hospital and is recovering well. She plans to stay in Tucson with Aunt and Uncle Mr and Mrs W H Gladden until school resumes.
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A. V. Broun
James Walter
Eddie
Mary Frances
Tucson
St. Mary's Hospital
Hamburger Pay Miss Malone Hosts Town Party
Miss Mary Frances Malone entertained a number of friends at a hamburger fry at her home Tuesday evening. Those present included Misses Mary and Katherine Mesavear, Dorothy Melnnis, Olive Ann Wright, Opal Wright, Dorothy Singer, Dorothy Cureton, Betty Been, Pat Hall, Mary Ruth Jones and Gladys Gene Malone.
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Mary Frances Malone
Mary
Katherine Mesavear
Dorothy Melnnis
Olive Ann Wright
Opal Wright
Dorothy Singer
Dorothy Cureton
Betty Been
Pat Hall
Mary Ruth Jones
Gladys Gene Malone
Republican Women's Club to Meet at Mrs. Clark Home
The State Wide Republican Womans Club invites all Republican women to a Thursday afternoon meeting at Mrs. J. H. Clark's residence. Attendees should bring a thimble.
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Republican Womans Club
J. H. Clark
Showdown Friday Night On Fair Entertainment
Rancheros de Hidalgo leaders urge Lordsburg business interests to attend a Friday night meeting at the courthouse to decide on a three day rodeo during the fair leading to the Feeder Sale. They seek 500 to 750 dollars for a first class attraction and promise to run the program without pay while requesting business support from locals.
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Lordsburg
Court House
Tom B. Gee
Rancheros de Hidalgo
Tom Clayton
Rancheros
Clayton
Walter McGrath
Gerald Fuller
Jack Hoggett
C O C Executives Host Sweeping Southwest Chambers Meeting
Leaders from Midland to Tucson and beyond gathered in Silver City for the Associated Southwestern Chambers of Commerce. The conference urged regional cooperation to boost tourism and highway connections, with open pit mining visits and new leadership roles guiding the effort.
Althaus Captures Bayard Golf Tournament Title
Harry Althaus of Fort Bayard defeated Charles Stretz of Hurley 2 up in the championship flight to win the Bayard golf tournament Sunday. The event drew 60 players across eight flights with flight winners: Hansman, Stokes, Moses, Tony, Justis, Breechbill, Chapman, and Lerner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Althaus
Fort Bayard
Charles Stretz
Hurley
Bayard
Paul Kimble
Deming
H. A. Joseph
Henry Hansman
N. Mulanax
Boone Evans
Dale Stokes
Trowbridge
Rows Cook
Glen Moses
Joe Farrow
J. W. Brewington
8. Chapman
L. C. Buxton
Tom Woodruff
Dr. Lerner
Smith
Gratitude for Sympathy and Flowers After Illness and Funeral
The McWhorter and Gwaltney families express thanks for friends support during illness and for floral remembrances at the funeral for their loved one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. McWhorter
Freeman McWhorter
Ralph Gwaltney
Local Defense Council Seeks Reports Ahead of Blackout
Mrs. Moselle Messecar acting secretary urges various groups to file their reports today as preparations ramp up for the September 12 statewide blackout in New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moselle Messecar
New Mexico
Texans Visit Lordsburg Photo Exhibition
A group of ten men and women from Houston Texas visited Lordsburg on Wednesday at noon. They toured the southern region and included a stop to inspect the Chamber of Commerce photograph exhibition before continuing their trip.
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Houston
Texas
Lordsburg
Chamber of Commerce
Rainbow Assembly Postpones Visit of Grand Worthy Advisor
The Lordsburg Rainbow Assembly postponed the planned visit of Grand Worthy Advisor Miss Druscilla Longley due to unforeseen circumstances. She will now arrive Friday August 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg Rainbow Assembly
Druscilla Longley
Miss Longley
Praise to Sheriff and Undersheriff for swift justice
The article commends Sheriff Oscar Allen and Undersheriff Roy D Kerr for prompt action in capturing the perpetrator of a heinous crime. It notes the suspect was quickly brought to justice with strong police work and thanks officers who aided in the case.
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Oscar Allen
Roy D. Kerr
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Joe Wood
R. Ids
Johnny Jones
R. W. A V. Broun
W. E
Marshall McWhorter
Live Oak County
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Moon Cemetery
Sts Y. Krewson
H. P. Hines
C. A
J. R. Poindexter
Marvin Fuller
Alamogjordo
George Brothers
Prescott
Washington
Jefferson Memorial
A. Ft
Past Matrons Club
Gallup
Fair Entertainment
United States
Associated Southwestern Chambers of Commerce
Hotel Murray
Chambers of Commerce
Midland
Hot Springs
Chichuahua
Commercs
New York City
Denver
Los Angeles
San Francisco
South West
Chino Copper Company
Grant County
Althaus
Ft, Bayard
Local Defense Council
Rainbow Assembly
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