New Mexico Tourist Traffic Reaches New High
A. Bursey reports state tourist car use and travel surpassing expectations. The State Tourist Bureau notes visitors from Texas Oklahoma Colorado and California boosted revenue to over four million dollars in the late 1930s. Lordsburg benefits from publicity as a film locale while Chambers of Commerce urge local business support.
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A. Bursey
New Mexico
Bupas
J. Miles
Statewey Department
Vasthambers of Commerce
Chambers of Merce
Imeree
Land of Enment
Oklahoma
Colorado
California
Lordsburg
Chamber of Commerce
el Paso Times
Santa Fe
Attorney Opens Arizona Office in Duncan at Simpson Hotel
Morney Forrest Sanders has received a license to practice law in Arizona and opened a branch office in Duncan at the Simpson Hotel. He plans to be in Duncan until further notice to meet local demand for legal services.
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Morney FE
Forrest Sanders
Ari
Ban
Arizona
Mers
Duncan Fbe
Simpson Hotel
Iran
Sanders
Duncan
Greenlee
Church of Christ Announces Summer Services
Leroy B. Mills will serve as supply pastor at the Church of Christ with worship at 10:00 A M and 11:00 A M on Sundays and an evening service at 8:00 P M The Bible the Inexorable We and The Broken Cistern are topics for the talks A Young People’s Meeting at 7:00 P M Everyone is invited to attend services The camp will continue through September first.
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Mills
Pasadena Nazarene Church Announcements and Guest Event
The Pasadena Church of the Nazarene lists Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. morning worship at 11:00 a.m. and evening service at 8:00 p.m. An invitation notes a Pasadena College Men’s Choir from Pasadena, California will sing Saturday at 8:00 p.m. Rev. Erwin G. Son is executive field secretary. the college will accompany the choir. Local residents Herff Woods and wife of New were Lordsburg visitors Tuesday.
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Nior Society
Pasadena College
Pasadena
California
Church of NaZarene
Erwin G. ‘Son
College
Met
Ordin
Henry Thwaits Makes Hole in One
Henry Thwaits aced the seventh hole using a No 5 iron while playing with E Forrest Sanders and T R Taggart. The group missed the ball upon landing but the caddy finally found it in the cup, with sun glare keeping players from seeing the shot go in.
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Henry Thwaits
Monty Moses
Henry
E. Forrest Sanders
T. R. Taggart
Methodist Church Schedule Features Rev Joe Emanuel
Church announces services led by Rev Joe Emanuel with church school at 9:45 a.m. morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Epworth League at 7:00 p.m. and evening worship at unspecified time, inviting all to a warm welcome.
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Epworth League
Methodist Church
First Baptist Church Service Schedule
Paul H. Elmore, pastor, leads Sunday School at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. B T U meets at 7 15 p.m. Prayer service and choir practice Wednesday at 8 p.m. All are invited to attend.
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First Baptist Church
Paul H. Elmore
Steak Fry Placed by Gold Hill Church Class
The adult class of the Church of Christ held an excellent steak fry at Gold Hill on Tuesday night. Mr. Mills was the teacher guiding the event.
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Church of Christ
Gold Hill
Mr. Mills
School Opens September 3 in Lordsburg for 1940-41
The 1940 1941 Lordsburg school term begins September 3 with a faculty meeting on September 2 to finalize class openings. Pupils report at 9 a m Tuesday for textbooks and assignments. Wednesday resumes regular work. Buildings have been renovated with sanded floors and other improvements.
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Lordsburg
T. J. Mayfield
Roy Melugin
Glenn Moses
Central
Nancy Chase
Wilson
Roy Bonar
Maxine Geren
Richard Lewis
Nobia Rector
Commercial
M. Messecar
Stella D. Shannon
Enelich and Dramatics
Page
Virgil Brown
Manuel
Harvey Jernigan
Mildred Truitt
W.C. Mearns
Hipeh Central School
Omer P
Exa Barton
T. Ross
Moctezuma Club Celebrates Anniversary Banquet
The Moctezuma Club marked its first anniversary with a grand banquet and dance at La Fiesta Club last Sunday August 18. President Andres Lucero introduced vice president Edward Altuna as toastmaster and members offered short talks. The coronadians provided music for the evening's elegant dance.
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Moctezuma Club
la Fiesta Club
Andres Lucero
Edward Altuna
Margo Estrada
Mary Estrada
J. Cervantez
Manuel de la Garza
Arthur Altuna
Marian Fierro
Lalo Baron
Sixto Mora
Manuel Alvarado
Emilio Acosta
Lalo Sanchez
Cassie Martinez
Juan Arredondo
Carlos Baiza
Trinidad Levario
Leon Nevarez
Frank Acosta
Rayo Ramirez
Carmen Short
Andelina Diaz
Paul Fierro
Beatrice Estrada
Tony Acosta
Ramon Montez
Emma Ferguson
Richard Rivera
Lupe Peralta
Refugio Hernandez
Concha Peralta
Tony Diaz
Manuela Hernandez
Alfredo Altuna
Estella Altuna
Andy Lucero
Emma Estrada
Edwardo Altuna
Damiana
Bisbee Visitors Visit Local Residents
Mrs. Max Kaun and Mrs. Coleman Dunkerson visited Bisbee last weekend. Kaun’s daughter Maxine stayed in Bisbee while Dunkerson’s granddaughter Ginger Dunkerson joined her for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Kaun
Coleman Dunkerson
Bisbee
Democratic Candidate Taylor E. Julian Seeks State Post
Taylor E. Julian, Democratic candidate for State Corporation Commissioner, visited Lordsebure on Wednesday to campaign. He has eight years in the State Senate and broad experience in transportation, rates, tariffs, and insurance, and belongs to the Siberian Veterans and American Legion. He has lived in the state 27 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor E. Julian
Lordsebure
Julien
State Senate
Siberian Veterans and American Legion
Hidalgo County Voter Registration Figures Clarified
The Hidalgo County Clerk reports 231 registered voters with 1921 Democrats 277 Republicans and 91 independent. Primaries on September 14 allow Democrat and Republican ballots to be cast separately, while general election on November 5 permits cross party choice for any candidate. Independents cannot vote in the primary but may vote in the general.
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Mire
Eleanor F. Cochran
Hidalgo County
Cochran
District Court Convenes for Shorts Session in Lordsburg
District Judge Ceorie W Hay of Silver City and Court Reporter Mary Stein berger traveled to Lordsburg to open a short term of court. The judge signed orders and reviewed the docket as a jury for the fall term was planned for October. District Attorney Joseph W Hodges also traveled to Lordsburg and then to Deming for a term of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceorie W. Hay
Silver City
Mary Steinberger
Lordsburg
Hay
Joseph W. Hodges
Deming
Morenci Family Returns Home From Visit
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Barnes and their son Bill returned to their Morenci home Sunday Margaret Bradberry accompanied them
Mayor Tingley Here in Interest of Campaign
Mayor Clyde Tingley of Albuquerque, former New Mexico governor, visited Lordsburg on Sunday to bolster his gubernatorial bid. He met at Hidalgo Hotel and proposed Albuquerque as a debate HQ with President Roosevelt and Wendell Willkie. He planned to set up campaign headquarters in Las Cruces after leaving Lordsburg.
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Clyde Tingley
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Lordsburg
Tingley
Hidalgo Hotel
Roosevelt
Wendell J. Willkie
Lac Cruces
Deming
Rodeo Set to Bring Big Crowd to Hidalgo County
A two day Rodeo in Rodeo Hidalgo County on August 24 and 25 will feature steer roping calf roping pony races and foot races plus a playful chickens event. A free community barbecue precedes an old time candidate dance with speeches and meet the public. Tickets cost 1.00 for the dance and 26 cents for rodeo admission. Write Camp Welcome Rodeo New Mexico for more information.
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Hidalgo County
Rodeo
New Mexico
Simms to Speak for Dempsey on KOB Radio
Former Supreme Court Justice John F. Simms will broadcast on KOB Radio at 8 15 p m Friday August 22 in support of Representative John J. Dempsey's Democratic Senate nomination. The talk titled Promotion of Dempsey and New Mexico argues nomination and election are vital for the state.
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Supreme Court
John F. Simms
KOB
John J. Dempsey
United States Senate
Dempsey
New Mexico
Simmss
Concreteman Dempsey
Judge Simms
State of
Col Holt Honor Guest at San Diego Event
Secretary Holt announced he was honor guest of Senator Little in San Diego this week. The report notes the colonel received the poncis as part of the visit.
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Holt
Senator Little
San Diego
Wright Gustafson Wright Miss Gustafson wed in Las Cruces
Miss Sigrid Evelyn Gustafson daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Gustafson Las Cruces and Bates Clyde Wright of El Paso Texas married at 7 pm Friday August 16 in the First Baptist Church Las Cruces Rev Harold Dye officiated The bride wore a marquinette gown with white satin and orange blossom accents The bridal party included bridesmaids Miss Jeanette Gustafson and Miss Cornelia Crume flower girl Miss Lynette Lewin best man Buford Jasper ushers Daniel Botkin and Charles Botkin Mrs Truman Hall played organ music Guests included Schubert serenade and songs Because and O Promise Me The couple will reside at 707 Arizona Street El Paso Texas The bride a New Mexico A and M College graduate 1899 taught home economics at Lorde burg High School and will be missed from the faculty
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Sigrid Evelyn Gustafson
Mis
J. A. Gustafson
Las Cruces
Bates Clyde Wright
Fl Paso
Texas
Harold Dye
Tapitat
Jeanette Guatafeon
Cornelia Crume
Portales
Lynette Lewin
Buford Jasper
Daniel Botkin
Pasadena
California
Charles Botkin
Truman Hall
Uests
Schubert
Lohengrin
Hall
Liebestraum
Pitched Battle Stirs On Railroad Ave Patrol
A crowded scene on Railroad Avenue ends with a man from Las Cruces jailed after a depot confrontation. Sheriff Cavin assists, a suspect forcibly restrained, and a staged escape attempt leads to capture and transport to jail for questioning.
Mrs Anie Tiehle Sets Visit to Portales
Mrs. Anie Tiehle departed Tuesday for Portales to visit for several weeks, planning to stay with relatives and explore local sights.
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Anie Tiehle
Portales
Local race features 35 candidates across county offices
A full alphabetic roster lists candidates for county and precinct roles. Notable names include Claude Sanders and Edward Altona for Assessor, Marshall Fuller for Clerk, and multiple Democrats and Republicans contesting seats such as Commissioner districts one and two, County School Superintendent, Justice of the Peace, Probate Judge, Sheriff, and Treasurer.
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Claude Sanders
Edward Altona
Marshall Fuller
Alice H. Casper
B.D Wright
Harry
Shorty) Gale
Hyrum Pace
Wm, M. Townsend
J. WH. McLeod
George A. Wood
George W Trimble
Curley) Walter
Garland Johnson
Ray Faington
Charles A. Conner
Roy Kerr
Hugh Pace
W. BR. Robertson
Marvy Lee Fairly
Hagel Fwing
Mra
J. C. Wright
Justice of the Peace
W. Marsalis
Walter Oliver
Democrata
Richard Mortensen
Col Willard Holt Receives Wide Recognition in California
Secretary of the Lordeburg Chamber of Commerce Col Willard Holt visiting San Diego garners publicity in Southern California press. The San Diego Union features a long item with a large photo, noting Holt as dean of chamber secretaries and No 1 member of the Broadway of America highway group. He travels with his daughter and two guests, recalling the historic road motorcade from San Diego to Memphis and praising Col Ed Fletcher's highway work.
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California
Willard B. Holt
Lordebure N
Col. Hott
San Diego
Memphis
Tenn
Col. Holt
Ed Fletcher
Col. Fletcher
Harry Clark
Hal Hobson
You Supervisore
Aeolian
de Vall’s Bluff
Ark
Amiles
Lowell C. Ballard
Vacation Bible School Enrolls 43 for Weeklong Event
Daily Vacation Bible School of the Church of Christ opened Monday with 43 enrolled, rising daily. The program ends with a display on the first Sunday evening in September followed by a large Church Labor Day Picnic Monday afternoon. all are invited.
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Bible School
The
Church of Christ
Lordsburg Representatives Return From Chamber Convention
Mr and Mrs Nat Gammon returned Thursday from the Associated Southwestern Chambers of Commerce convention held in Ruidoso New Mexico where they served as Lordsburg representatives.
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Nat Gammon
Associated Southwestern Chambers of Commerce
Ruidoso
New Mexico
Lordsburg
Lordsburg Game Protective Association Elects Officers
The Lordsburg Game Protective Association held a regular meeting at the Hidalgo Hotel with about 15 members. T. W. Cureton was elected president, Leo Cohen vice president, Marshall Puller secretary-treasurer.
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Lordsburg Game Protective Association
Hidalgo Hotel
Tt. W. Cureton
Leo Cohen
Marshall Puller
State Officers Visit American Legion Auxiliary
Mrs. Lucille Woodward state president and Mrs Roy Cook state rehabilitation chairman visited the Lordsburg unit August 16. They installed officers, discussed interests and fall work, praised the Junior Auxiliary, and met at Mrs Moselle Messecar's home in Lordsburg.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Mra
Lucille Woodward
Roy Cook
Meas. Shaffer
Albuquerque
Moselle Messecar
Mra. Woodward
Mra. Cook
Shaffer
Lordsburg
Rev Emanuel Back Home After Short Texas Visit
Rev. Joe Emanuel returned home Friday after about ten days with his mother Mrs. Sara Emanuel in Bryson Texas. During his absence Dr. William K. Brown filled the pulpit. He also preached last Sunday in the Methodist Church of German Texas in the same pulpit where he delivered his first sermon in 1927 before beginning ministry training. He enjoyed the vacation but is glad to be back.
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Joe Emanuel
Sara Emanuel
Bryson
Texas
William K. Brown
Methodist Church of
German
Emanuel
Maverick staff meeting set for August 27 at Mrs Messecar home
Notice invites all Maverick staff and prospective workers for the coming year to attend a meeting on Tuesday August 27 at 11 o’clock at Mrs Messecar’s home. A noon pot luck is planned and attendees should contact her. all interested should come.
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Maverick
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