Death of H B Cross in accidental rifle firing at range
The prominent Lordsburg citizen H B Cross died Saturday at a rifle range four miles west of the city from an accidental self-inflicted gunshot during a target practice session. He was 53, leaves a wife Pearl and five children, and his funeral was held in Lordsburg with burial in Cherokee, Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Cross
Lordsburg
New Mexico
Mr. Cross
Charles Jeffus
G. P. Jeffus
Mr. Jeffus
Charles
Beneth
Rifle Range
Jack Heather
Methodist
John 8. Rice
Cherokee
Ala
Jack Welch
Jackson Gross
Deeased
Mabaina
Cross
Benjamin Harrison Cross
Pearl Jackson
Pinos Altus
Jackson
Nancy
Francis
Benjamin
William
Waledon
A. Mining Co
Su- Intendent
Hidalgo County
Hich
First National Bank
Chamber of _leree
Korn Game Protective Associat
Incil Gila
Angora Goat Show Set for Lordsburg August 30 Crowd to Attend
The annual Angora Goat Show will be held in Lordsburg on Friday August 30. Growers and buyers plan to compete and improve herds with registered billys available from Mees M Armer and J P Weathersby. A barbecue and an old timers dance are scheduled at Star Theatre. County Agent Gleason notes slow entries but expects participation. entry blanks are requested. Prizes will be awarded in all divisions. Relatives attend services Monday for a highly honored local citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Mees M. Armer
J. P Weathersby
Star Theatre
Gleason
Eastern Star
Democratic County Committee
Hidalgo County
J. W.W. Jackson
Margaret Jackson
Cross
Las Cruces
H. A. Forsyth
Helen Jackson
Santa Rita
H. F. Carmichael
Phoenix
Ariz
C. V. Welch
Valedon
Duncan
Verdun
Animas
Silver City
Pinos Altus
Hanover
Deming
Angora Goat Show to Highlight Long Hair in Lordsburg
Hidalgo county New Mexico hosts the annual Angora Goat Show on August 3 in Lordsburg. Under county extension agent Lyman W Gleason the event features long haired Angora goats and a display of registered sires to be shown and sold, spotlighting the Mohair industry in Southern New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hidalgo County
New Mexico
Lordsburg
Lyman W Gleason
el Paso Herald
Horses and Saddles Stolen From Alamo Hueco Ranch Show
Kh V Moorehead, manager of the Alamo Hueco ranch near Hachila reports the theft of two horses and saddles on June 18. Thieves trailed into old Mexico and may have returned to the United States. A liberal reward is offered and an advertisement in the want section provides property details.
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Kh. V. Moorehead
Alamo Hueco
Hachila
Old Mexico
Moorehead
United Sates
Want
Rams for Sale Highlight Mr Curry's County Herd
John P D Curry rancher and sheep raiser from south of Animas visited the city on Saturday. He reports his portion of the county is looking fine and lists twenty seven head of rams for sale as part of his business offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Curry
John PD. Curry
Animas
Curry
Rodeo Admission Prices Lowered at Lordsburg
Rodeo management announces reduced admission for the Lordsburg rodeo on September 1 and 2. Tickets will cost less than the previously advertised 81.00 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
National Guard troops praised for solid training at camp
The National Guard units from Deming and Silver City arrived after a route change caused by washouts at San Marcial. At camp they began duties as veterans, with Lordsburg platoon singled out for their discipline during ground inspection.
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National Guard
Carp
San Verns
Deming
Silver City
San Marcial
Lordsburg Eyes Bright School Year With Strong Faculty
Lordsburg prepares for a strong school year with most faculty holding college degrees and new hires like Miss Myrtle Rogers and Miss Ruth Knox joining. Upgrades include new seating, equipment, and a push for better facilities, while Smith Hughes funding boosts the home economics department to the maximum allowance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eveteria
Oid
Smith-Hughes
Smith- Hughes
Thomas
P O B Development Co Reaches Testing Of Well Failure
The P O B Development Co attempts to shut off water and test a well west of town. Water broke through after the cement failed to set properly, with cement content of only 2 percent. A new cementing method is being used and a seven day test will decide if water is eliminated. Subsurface formations are mainly clays and shales with two promising water sands at 165 to 180 feet and 406 to 478 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P-O-B Development Company
West Texas
Minchers
Dailinme
World's Champion Angora Goat Visits Town
F A Pierce of Eureka California displayed the world champion Angora goat in town after exhibiting him in Texas. The Chamber of Commerce received a picture showing a 53 inch growth, with the goat made to stand on a box to reveal his fall length.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F A. Pierce
Eureka
California
WAR ACE VISITS LOCA AIRPORT IN FLIGHT
Oliver L LeHouitiller, flying a low wing monoplane, dropped a smoke message on Lordsburg Airport en route to Los Angeles for the Santa Monica to Cleveland non stop race. The former ace praised Lordsburg Airport staff under Sgt Johnson and explained reverse writing visible from the ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver L. LeHouitiller
Jin
Lordsburg
Los Angeles
Santa Monica
Cleveland
Aky
New York
LeBouisiller
Sgt
Johnson
Judge Rutherford to Broadcast Lecture Coast to Coast
Judge Rutherford the internationally known Bible teacher will broadcast a lecture to a coast to coast chain of stations from New York City on August 26 starting at 9:00 a m eastern time and 7:00 a m mountain time under the International Bible Students Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Rutherford
New York City
Lordsburg Hosts Air Derby Stars and Sweetheart Praise
Douglas hosts the famed air derby generation with crews and filers arriving Tuesday morning. Officials from General Chairman Crowell to Chamber of Commerce leaders praised Lordsburg hospitality while noting the tragic Wellton accident that claimed Marvel Crosson’s life. Aviation stars including Amelia Earhart Ruth Nichols and Louise Thaden lauded Lordsburg as a hospitable, well-run control point with strong airport support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Woren Fiers
Lardabarg
John B. Crowell
Hox Iahie
George London
Chamber of Commerce
Lordebures
Coatmaater
Ioin L. Augustine
Willard FE. Holt
Lordsburg
M. Diane
Mies Muth
Junior
Bank of Douglas
Crowell
Vera Dawn Walker
Lou Ane Geles
Lordsbuirg
Byt. Johnson
Wellton
Arizona
United States
Mise Marvel Crosson
San Diego
Mies Elder
Ruth Nichols
Lordeburg
Miss Nichole
Join GB. Crowell
Phoebe Omile
Louise ‘Thaden
Augustine
John
Amelia Farhart
Iler
Mary &. von Mack
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H. B. Cross
J. B. Moore
Barstow, Texas
Lordsbl KG
Froud
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Apting
Dullard Bros. Ramboullel Parma
Rodeo Management
Vyoelerans
Ret. Erhardt
Wil
Ame
Dallas
Texas
Williams
Myrtle Rogers
Canyon
OUF
Ruth Knox
College of Industrial Arts of
Denton
State Tax Commission
P.o-B Development CO
Loca
Rutherford
International Bible Students Association
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