Timers Rodeo and County Fair Set in Lordsburg Week
The annual Hidalga ry Sheriff Posse Timers Parade opens Thursday in Lordsburg with events from 10 o'clock. The county fair runs four days featuring fat calves lambs and community booths. A junior livestock auction is set for Friday at 8 p.m. and rodeo performances start Saturday at 2:30 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m.
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Sheriffs Posse
Lordsa Hitson
Lordsburg
Tely
Pathe County Fair
Hitson
Banquet High School Plans Annual Banquet Event
Banquet High School schedules its second annual banquet for Saturday at 7 p.m. at Lord High School. A musical program features Judy McMerri Stubbs Tom and Beth Lytle and a band led by Bob Nally David Brandt and Roger Brandt. The evening includes a solo horn piece and the presentation of the John trophy for outstanding achievement from the Lordsburg Band.
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Weond
Lord High School
Judy McMerri Stubbs
Tom
Beth Lytle
Bob Robert Nally
David
Roger Brandt
Brandt Wil
Kentucky Home
John
Mem
Lordsburg Band
Partion
Mechem Names Auditor Aide Following Santa Fe Nomination
Mechem appoints Hawin L. Mechem to select the state auditor post with Ben Chavez assisting in Albuquerque. The appointment follows the death of J. D Who and comes after an election in November 1956 where the late candidate was unsuccessful.
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Hawin L. Mechem
Aphan Ben Chavez
Albuquerque Aca
Andi
J. D
Santa Fe
News staff seeks club details for fall calendar
The staff requests reports from all clubs PTA parents sororities and other groups with their names and phone numbers. This will ensure the Coming Calendar is accurate and coverage is complete for fall activities and events.
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PTA
Old Timers Ball Game Planned for Sunday
An Old Timers baseball game is set for Sunday August 15 at 1 00 PM between the Lordsburg Indians and a veterans team. Any over 40 player who scores a run will receive a case of beer and several barley horses may be used in the attempt. A follow up game was tentatively set with Columbus but confirmation was pending.
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Lordsburg Indians
Indians
Columbus
MYF Retreat Plans Year Ahead at Culberson Burro Ranch
The MYF of the First Methodist Church held an all day and overnight retreat at Culberson Burro Ranch on Tuesday to plan the coming year's program. Rev. Arthur Shaw and Mrs. Page Wilder acted as counselors. Attendees included Jackie Galusha Jane Chase Wanda Wilder Jackie McGhee Katy Spencer Jim Culberson Byron Stiles Gary Whitmore Melvin Phillips and Lynda Ider.
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MYF
First Methodist Church
Culberson Burro Ranch
Arthur Shaw
Page Wilder
Jackie Galusha
Jane Chase
Wanda Wilder
Jackie McGhee
Katy Spencer
Jim Culberson
Byron Stiles
Gary Whitmore
Melvin Phillips
Ith Morris
Little L
VFW Auxiliary Plans Entertainment For Vets
The VFW Auxiliary to Bataan Post No 3099 held a rummage sale in the former Lordsburg Drug building donated by Leo Smith. They thank helpers and plan to entertain Fort Bayard veterans at the September Rodeo.
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Bataan
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Lordsburg Drug Company
Leo Smith
Fort Bayard
Three New Members Initiated By Auxiliary
The Auxiliary to Bataan Post No 3099 VFW met at 406 East 2nd St on Aug 12 with President Harriet Kerr presiding. Irene Hood Inez Hood and Sara Barka were welcomed after initiation. The Fourth District VFW meeting is set for Aug 18 at El Charro Cafe with a pot luck dinner at 6 pm followed by the meeting.
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Bataan
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Simonton
East 2Nd St
Harriet Kerr
Irene Hood
Inez Hood
Sara Barka
VFW
el Charro
Judge and Mrs Marshall Safe After Mexico City Quake
Judge and Mrs A W Marshall vacationing in Mexico City reported their hotel was rocked but not seriously damaged. No guests were injured in the tremor that struck during their stay.
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A. W. Marshall
Mexico City
Housing for New Teachers Near School
Desperate for housing for new school staff. Readers with houses or apartments for rent or becoming available before the month’s start are asked to contact Mr Freeburg’s office at the high school building. phone number 32.
American Legion Boosts Local Membership Drive
The American Legion launches a membership drive led by Homer Brooks, 1st vice commander, promoting broad appeal for veterans. He highlights Junior Baseball, Boy Scout support, Boys State involvement, and the national oratorical contest with 350000 participants, inviting varied veterans to join and engage through post activities.
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American Legion
American
Legion
Mem
Mrs. Martin Hosts Tuesday Sewing Club Meeting
Mrs. C. C. Martin hosted the Tuesday Sewing Club at her home with members including Mrs. S. M. Chase Mrs. Charles Fuller Mrs. Carrie Finley Mrs. A L Green Mrs. W. P. Hill Mrs. M. Messecar Mrs. Emma Culp Mrs. Harold Rolfe and Mrs. George Trimble. Guest Mrs. Jack Heather attended. The next meeting will be at Mrs Thelma Ross home with hostess Mrs Carrie Finley.
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C. C. Martin
S. M. Chase
Charles Fuller
Carrie Finley
A L. Green
W. P. Hill
M. Messecar
Emma Culp
Harold Rolfe
George Trimble
Jack Heather
Martin
Thelma Ross
Sunshine Girls Host Swimming and Slumber Party
The Sunshine Girls will hold a swimming party on Thursday August 22 at KP Hall followed by a slumber party. Mrs. Frank Bowman will be the chaperon and all Sunshine Girls are urged to attend.
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Sunshine Girls
KP Hall
Frank Bowman
All Sunshine Girls
Teachers Resign to Move to Roy Arizona School
Mrs. Julia Morgan and Miss Brilla Jones resign from Lordsburg Municipal Schools to take positions in Roy Arizona. Morgan would teach fourth grade and Jones first grade at Central School.
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Julia Morgan
Brilla Jones
Lordsburg
Roy, Ariz
Lordsburg High announces eight game football schedule
Lordsburg High School releases an eight game football schedule for the coming season with one open date. Four games are at home and four away. The slate includes Western here September 6, Cobre Bayard September 13, Hatch here September 20, Deming here September 27, Open October 4, Tularosa there October 11, N M M I Roewell October 18, Tombstone there October 25, and T or Chere November 1.
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Lordsburg High School
Cobre——Bayard
Hatch
Deming
Tularosa
N.M.M
Football Practice Begins Monday in Lordsburg
Coach Ralph Craig returns from New Mexico Western College at Silver City with an MS degree and announces football practice starts Monday August 19 at 9 am. All candidates for squad places should report to the football field Monday morning.
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Ralph Craig
Lordsburg
New Mexico Western College
Silver City
Craig
Liberal
Registration Dates Set for All Elementary and High School
Registration for all elementary students is scheduled for Friday August 30 starting at 9 am. Grades one through eight report to their usual building. High school seniors register Thursday August 29 starting at 1 pm. Fresh sophomores and juniors register Friday August 30 at 9 am. Classes begin Tuesday September 3.
Lordsburg Family Relocates to Puente California
Mr and Mrs L C Scherling and son Sandy move to Puente California as he transfers within Southern Pacific to the Rio Grande Division becoming assistant trainmaster in Pomona. The family, active in church and social affairs, previously lived in Lordsburg and Carrizozo New Mexico. Mrs Scherling organized the Ground Observer Corps as chief observer.
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L. C. Scherling
Sandy
Puente
Calif
Erling
Southern Pacific
Los Angeles
Pomona
Scherling
Navy
San Francisco
Oakland
Tracy
California
Rio Grande
el Paso
Carrizozo
N. M
Scherlings
Lordsburg
Second Half Title In Balance In Little League Standings
Two games scheduled in Little League could determine the second half champion or create a three way tie. Harvell and Powell faces Bishop Lumber while Banner Mine plays B M Kimbley in a rain delayed contest. A tie could lead to a decisive Monday game and a subsequent best two of three series with CPS.
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Harvell
Powell
Bishop Lumber
Banner Mine
B. M. Kimbley
CPS
Four-H Club Members Win at New Mexico Camp
Two Hidalgo County 4-H senior members attended the 34rd New Mexico 4-H Club Camp. Martha Nell DeVilbiss won a red ribbon in dress revue. Farrell Lines won a blue ribbon in demonstration and talent and a trophy as second in general agriculture for soil conservation. Farrell presented a donor certificate from the New Mexico Grain and Feed Dealers Association to Carl Meriwether. Activities included livestock judging and various demonstrations with a general assembly and talks by Dr. Corbett and Dr. Black.
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Hidalgo County
New Mexico
Martha Nell DeVilbiss
Anima
Farrell Lines
Virden
General Agriculture
Farrell
Carl Meriwether
New Mexico Grain and Feed Dealers Association
Roger EB. Corbett
New Mexico A&m
Robert Black
Washington, DC
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Banquet High School
Mechem
Ruby Jeanes
VFW Auxiliary Plans
Mrs. Martin
LHS
Eva Thomas
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