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Lordsburg Liberal

Location

Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1939

Page

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Western Hereford Show Attracts Wide Interest

A large crowd attended the latest preparations for the September Hereford show at the fair grounds. E J Short presided as master of ceremonies while committees organized, and WPA workers assist construction. Notable breeders including White Mountain Hereford of Springerville Arizona and Bonnell of Glencoe plan entries alongside Tyrone's Bob Royall and the Cureton herd. The event will also feature sheep and goats from Hidalgo and nearby counties with cattle products from Virden.

E. J. Short Yes Cing N Black WPA Robinson Lordsburg Manager Black White Mountain Springerville Arizona Glenn Williams Artesia Bonnells Glencoe Ruidoso Valley Bob Royall Tyrone Mcdonald Bros Walter McGrath Grant County Floyd Kimball Apache Black Hidalgo Virden

Bonar Tyler Wedding United in Home Ceremony

Miss Carol Bonar and Mr. Asa Tyler wed at 10 o clock in the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. R Bonar. Rev Bryan Hall officiated the ring ceremony using the bride’s grandmother’s ring with attendants Lyle Johnson and Buster Tyler. The bride wore a short white crepe dress with a rose bud bouquet and borrowed items for good luck. The couple departed for Kermit Texas to begin their new life as friends and family extend best wishes.

Carol Bonar Mr. Asa R. Bonar Rev Bryan Hall Miss Bonar Anni Lyle Johnson Bonar Buster Tyler Tyler Miss Johnson Mel Ro T. Bonar Ernestine Max ‘Hives Kermit, Tex

Death of Miss Scales Moves Shelbyville Friends

Friends of the late Miss B Scales mourn her passing in Shelbyville Tennessee on August 18 after a long illness She left here years ago but kept in touch with former pupils and friends Her funeral was held from her home the following day in Lordsburg the community honors her as a fine Christian teacher and valued educator

B. Scales

Methodist Church Service Notice and Meeting

Bryan Hall leads a Methodist Church service with morning school at 9 45 and sermon at 11 00 a m The church aims for human progress toward God and Harry Rosenstein is noted The official board meets Wednesday at 7 50 p m.

Harry Rosenstein Icial Board

RCH OF THE NAZARENE service schedule

Alinton Calhoun pastor and Sunday School at 9 45 a m worship at 11 a m. Evening society 6 15 p m. Prayer meeting 7 15 p m. Evening evangelistic service 8.

Rch the Nazarene Alinton Calhoun Anday School Ming Whtor Society P.S Ening Evangelistic Service

Greeting Old Friends at Tucum Pilot Visit

E Morris, a Southern Pacific company investigator at Tucum, formerly deputy sheriff at 'burg, was greeting his old friend Shere Monday evening on official business en route to Tucson.

E. Morris Southern Pacific Pany Tucum Burg Shere Tucson

Shake Up in CCC Camps

Captain John D. Burke moves the larger portion of the Red Rock camp to Capulin Colorado as the camp traces back to October 1934. About fifty to sixty men at the Van Meter ranch camp will work four to five months. The Virden camp shifts in Hidalgo county and the Animas camp moves to the Columbus district. These erosion camps have benefited Hidalgo county Lordsburg the regions they served.

John D. Burke Red Rock Capulin Colorado van Meter Ranch Virden Hidalgo County Kodeo Animas Columbus Lordsburg

Missionary Society Meet at Mrs Scofield Home

The Methodist Missionary Society gathered at Mrs Harold E Scofield's home last Friday with an engaging program by Mrs E J Malone. In business, a teachers supper on September 8 was planned and an ice cream social discussed. Refreshments were served by Mrs Scofield and co host Mrs Harlan Black. Next meeting September 1 at Mrs S M Chase's home.

Methodist Missionary Society Harold FE. Scofield E. J. Malone Scofield Harlan Black 5. M. Chase

Birthday party for Barbara Ann Parker marks sixth birthday

Barbara Ann Parker celebrated her sixth birthday with a party on August 30. The event featured pink, yellow and white decorations and a matinee showing of Boy Friend. Guests from Silver City included Mary Lou Brown and nine others. local boys joined the celebration.

Barbara Ann Parker Mary Lou Brown Barbara Jean Mearns Helen Ann Hall Nancy Glass Darlene Moses Laverne Scott Margaret Richards Joan McCabe Betty Neff Silver City Jack Cochran Billie Garrett Sonny Hall Joe Smith Mark Bowman John Muir Kipp Rex Kipp

Tyler-Devilbiss Wedding At Metho dist Parsonage

Rev Bryan Hall officiated Saturday August 12 wedding at the Methodist Parsonage for Miss Nell Tyler and Max DeVilbiss of Valley View.

Bryan Hall Methodist Parsonage Nell Tyler Max DeVilbiss Valley View

G. P. A. Meeting Set in Hidalgo Lounge

Local G P A schedules a Monday evening meeting on August 28 at the Hidalgo lounge to elect officers and name delegates to the state meet.

Hidalgo

Hidalgo County Home Demonstration Clubs News

Hidalgo County home demonstration clubs feature plant shows and community canning efforts at Cloverdale Lovett home and Valley View group. The 4 H Style Revue at Cave Creek crowns Dorothy Cox as state-leadership winner with Norene Martin and others from Rodeo among participants.

Cloverdale Home Demonstration Club Ben Robertson Carrie Tingley Hospital Virden Marjorie Nelson Truena Richardson Velma Mae Lunt Mra Helen Zamwalt Animal Home Demonstration Club Ethel Atkinson Lovett John Crooms Frank Crooms Lenora Dunagan Jos Croom Viola Wright Valley View Home Demonstration Club Jakie McCant Carrie Tingley Hidalgo County Cave Creek Helen Cox Dorothy Cox Helen Dorothy Norene Martin Reta Verne Martin Nellie Mon

Dr Demoss Welcomes New Medical Aide in Lordsburg

Dr Ro D Robinson arrives Friday from Clayton Missouri and joins Dr DeMeans in general practice. Described as a young man with training and experience, he expresses satisfaction with the reception and the community offers a warm welcome.

Lordsburg Clayton Missouri Ro D. Robinson DeMeans Robinson

Letter of Appreciation for Red Rock SCS Foreman Jens Hill

Eight members of the SCS camp at Red Rock write to foreman Jens Hill praising his leadership. They wish him enduring success health wealth and happiness in the years ahead.

SCS Red Rock Jens Hill

Sheriff Cavin Transfers Juveniles to State Hospital and School

Sheriff John P. Cavin returned from Las Vegas and Springer with Lone Nie Caillouette sent to the State Hospital and Martine Carreon placed at the Industrial School for Boys.

John P. Cavin Las Vegas Springer Lonenie Caillouette State Hospital Martine Carreon Industrial School For Boys

Girls from Lordsburg Rodeo District to State Encampment

Viola Dickson Verna Adams and Lordsburg delegates Gladys Cox Helen Cox Pearl Scott Alva Lee Mosely Anna beth Ewing Lois Ewing were chosen to attend the 4-H State Encampment on August 28. They will join about two hundred New Mexico youths at the college for a week of service themed activities. The Rodeo Home Demonstration Club hosted a picnic supper featuring beets in orange sauce.

Inger Viola Dickson Verna Jean Adams Lordsburg Gladys Cox Helen Cox Pearl Scott Alva Lee Mosely Annabeth Ewing Lois Ewing Rodeo New Mexico Rodeo Home Demonstration Club

Directors Convene to Plan Southwestern New Mexico Fair

President George Cureton leads directors including Mayor Short and Sheriff Cavin in a courthouse meeting. They assign roles for general entertainment pole games roping and races, set admission at 25 cents for children and 50 cents for adults plus tax, and decide on nightly entertainment and Legion advertising. The group envisions a premier fair and livestock show with extensive entertainment.

George Cureton Southwestern New Mexico Livestock and Fair Association Court House EK. J. Short Jack Morrett William Townsend Joe Parker Sherwood Culberson Ralph Smith John P. Cavin P.M. Ewing Harlan Black Pr. M. Melnnis Curly Anderson Willard B. Holt John Cavin Leonard Been Levion Kerr Black American Legion

El Paso Chamber Hosts Tourism School for Young Women

Mildred Hill of Lovdaburg Chamber of Commerce attends a two day El Paso tourism meeting with 24 young women from New Mexico and nearby Texas. Secretaries, tourist experts, and local clubs plan programs, tours, and talks to promote southern highways and attract visitors.

Mises Mildred Hill Lovdaburg Chamber of Commerce el Paso Chamber of Commerce el Paso Gateway Club New Mexico Texas el Paso Lions Club Juarez Reading Southwest Simona Chamber of Commerce L. DP. Bloodworth el Paso KTSM

Silver City Engineer Robeson Heads Regional Conservation Efforts

HERE PROM Silver City Stuart Robeson area engineer of the SCS has headquarters in Silver City after relocating from Warren Arizona. Robeson, first engineer at the Red Rock camp established in 1894, recalls crude dam building and notes the region now sees refined conservation work by the SCS.

Stuart Robeson SCS Warren Arizona Silver City Engineer Robeson Robeson Red Rock

Shumates and Wilder Tour Gold Gulch Field in Phoenix Visit

Mr and Mrs H FE Shumate and Miss Lorayne Wilder of Phoenix visited Dr W Garner and inspected the Gold Gulch placer mining field. Shumate owns a well known Phoenix cafe the Grand and is noted as one of the citys famous cafe operators.

H. FE. Shumate Lorayne Wilder Phoenix W. &. Garner Shumate

Duncan Man’s Suicide Note Ties Unjust Accusation

J. W. Watkins of Duncan wandered onto the McGrath ranch near Sted Rock and stabbed himself to death, leaving a note claiming unjust accusation. An inquest led by Judge Keener of Silver City declared the death a suicide, with $275 found in his pocket.

J. W. Watkins Duncan McGrath Ranch Sted Rock Keener Silver City

Rainbow meeting hosts visiting Grand Worthy Advisor

Miss Francis Schroeter of Hurley visited Silver City for the Rainbow assembly meeting with attendees Miss Annabelle Corbell and other local members. Visitors from several Assemblies joined the event where Corbell serves as Grand Religion of New Mexico.

Annabelle Corbell Pauline Barbara Wright Dorothy McInnis Anna Beth Ewing Jerty Been June Clegg Margaret Ann Codding Hattie Martin Luella Clark Rainbow Meeting Silver City Order of Rainbow of New Mexico Francis Schroeter Hurley Corbell Grand Religion of

Opens Office in Hidalgo County Library Courthouse Yard

The Farm Security Administration opens a Hidalgo county office in the library building within the courthouse yard. Welton H. Bason will head the Hidalgo county work. The office opens at 8 20 a m August 2 percent.

The Farm Security Administration Hidalgo County Court House Yard Welton H. Bason

L. L. Travis Tours Banner Mine and Mind on Missouri Oil

L. L. Travis general manager of the Banner Mining Company arrived from St. Louis and examined the Banner Mine with Superintendent E. S. Bowman. He is now considering oil property opportunities in Missouri.

L. L. Travis Banner Mining Company St. Louis Banner Mine E. 8. Bowman Missouri

Speeding crackdown in Lordsburg yields fines

Three persons were fined ten dollars plus costs for speeding within Lordsburg city limits. Chief Conner said speeders must stop and pledged his entire force to curb speeding and traffic violations.

Lordsburg Conner

Mrs Russell Fitch Greeting Friends in Silver City

Mrs Russell Fitch of Silver City was greeting her many friends here Wednesday.

Russell Fitch Silver City

Lordsburg Legion and Auxiliary Praised for Convention Welcome

Post Commander EB D Wright and local leaders received letters of appreciation from state officers for hosting and entertaining the state convention. The Auxiliary president Mrs Claude Sanders also received commendations for the warm reception. The Legion and Auxiliary thank all contributors for the brilliant success and hospitality.

EB. D. Wright Roy Kerr EB. J. Short Chamber of Commerce Jade Sandere Nat Gammon BE. de. Smith Wayne Drysdale H. W Jim” Neely Lordsburg Claude Sanders Legion Auxiliary of Legionnaires

Drivers Examination for County and Municipal Bus Drivers

All county and municipal bus drivers met in the courthouse Wednesday afternoon for examinations. Patrolmen Bradford and Funk conducted tests prepared by Captain A. T. Martines of the State Police. Drivers must pass written and practical driving tests and present health and character certificates before starting duties.

Court House Bradford and Funk A. T. Martines

Unemployment Law Talk Promises Help For Employers

F G Allen of Law Cruces representing the Unemployment Compensation Commission of New Mexico has visited Loudeburg teaching the new law for firms with two or more employees or quarterly wages up to 460. A future meeting will inform employers further with date to be announced in the Liberal.

F. G. Allen Law Cruces Unemployment Compensation Commission of New Mexico Loudeburg Liberal

Visitors return after touring multiple World Fairs

Misses Jean and Joan Riddle Ruth Bilbrey and Olive Tarper left Lordeburg for San Francisco and New York fairs, traveling via Portland Seattle Chicago and then back to New York City. On return they visited Washington DC and traveled home through the southern states.

Jean Joan Riddle Ruth Bilbrey Olive Tarper Lordeburg San Francisco Fair New York Fair Portland Seattle Chicago New York City Washington, D. C

Princess June Clegg Becomes Lordsburg Princess Candidate

After weeks of urging by Mrs Harriette Quisenberry and the Lordsburg Queens Contest committee a single applicant emerged for the Kids Rodeo princess title in El Paso. On the 22nd Miss June Clegg submitted her name and photo for consideration.

Chamber of Commerce el Paso Harriette Quisenberry Lordsburg June Clegg

Joint Birthday Party For Yarborough Girls

A joint birthday party was held at the Yarbrough home on Tuesday for Francis seven and Patsy Ann five. Pink and white decor, favors, and treats featured pink and white nuts and mints. Readings were given by Caroline Ruth Atkinson and Francis Sue. refreshments included potato chips punch and angel food cake.

Yarbrough Francis Patsy Ann Caroline Ruth Atkinson Francis Sue Claudine and Charley Ben Olney Sue Barnett Ida Lillie Kerr Margaret Bradberry Faye Nally Nancy Harwood Mrs. Calhoun

Bendix Home Laundry Introduces Self Acting iHiome Laundry

A new Bendix machine called the iHiome Laundry promises automatic washing, rinsing, and drying. It fills with water, adds soap, controls temperature and time, drains, spins, and dries the clothes, offering substantial time and labor savings for users.

iHiome Laundry Trendix

Vacationing Hyllardys Head West After Oklahoma Stop

Mr and Mrs W Hyllardy of Oklahoma City are en route for a western vacation. Mr Hardy, auditor for Banner Mining Company, reports good news about Stuart Marke and Ruth Eleanor Grimes from the state bar exam. Marke topped honors and earned trophies and cash prizes for law mastery.

Mork Banner Mine Ihs

Betty Joe Hatfield Hosts Birthday Pool Party

Little Betty Joe Hatfield celebrated her seventh birthday Friday with friends at the Hatfield Swimming Pool. She received many gifts and was assisted by Claudene Otley Hetty Reynolds and George Been.

Little Betty Joe Hatfield Hatfield Swimming Pool Claudene Otley Hetty Reynolds George Been Helen Ann Hall Alice Woods Jetty Lou George Jack Ww Joanella Brown Gita Rogers Lonnie Hall Preddie Parsons Charlie Ten Olney Bobby Childers Jackie Hall Rose Powers

Texas man visits Deming friends in Lordsburg reunion

Tevis of Burkburnett Texas travelled from Deming to greet friends in Lordsburg on Tuesday. He is brother in law to Mrs J Kelly of Deming and came to see his war buddy in France. Major C B Austin, regimental surgeon of the 142nd Infantry, led the detachment with Tevis the senior officer.

Tevis Burkburnett Texas Deming

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Miss Scales Missionary Society Devilbiss Hidalgo County Home Demonstration Clubs Olive B. Cruse Gateway To Treasure Island Golden Gate International Magellan Balboa Pizarro Sheripe PASO L. L. Travis Here Princess June Clegg Bendix Home Laundry Hirthday Party
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