Local social notes fill Lordsburg events roster
Numerous gatherings and departures mark a busy period in Lordsburg with confirmations of new positions at the Style Shop, a Mexican supper honoring William Kipp, returning travelers from Rochester and Lake Louise, and residents visiting relatives in Tulsa Oklahoma and Rayville Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Davidson
William Kipp
Rochester
Minn
Lake Louis
Canada
Alfred Humphrey Scott Jones
Gordon Cory
Philip
Savings Bonds Investments in July
J A Foster chairman of the county Savings Bonds Committee announced residents invested 11118.75 in U S Savings Bonds during July all in Series E. The figures exclude payroll savings purchases by federal civilian employees and military personnel who list this county as their residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Foster
U. S
Army and Navy
Irrigation Lands Cover 20 Million Acres in Western States
About 20 million acres of land are under irrigation across 17 Western states, reflecting extensive agricultural development. Authorities note ongoing expansion and regional water management efforts shaping farming capacity and supply.
Lordsburg Indians Rout San Simon Bowi in Sunday Game
The Lordsburg Indians defeated San Simon Bowie 11 to 4 at San Simon last Sunday afternoon. Lordsburg had 16 hits and built a big early lead, while pitcher Sanches held San Simon Bowie to 8 hits and 4 runs. Key plays came from M Renteria in center and from Brito, Salvarez, Ortega, and Varela with strong hitting. A follow up game against the National Guard is set for Sunday at 2:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg Indians
San Simon
Indians
Grego
Flores
San Simon Bowie
M. Sanchez
Sanchehz
Lordsburg
M. Renteria
Brito
Salvarez
Ortega
Varela
National Guard
N M Western Colts Schedule Set With Nov 3 Lordsburg
New Mexico Western college releases a nine game gridiron schedule for 1950. Coach Stephen Johnsons Colts host Duncan Socorro and Deming at James Stadium and play Highlands Hurley Hot Springs Alamogordo Las Cruces Lordsburg on the road with all home games at 8 P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western High School
New Mexico
Albuquerque
Socorro
Hurley
Hot Springs
Alamogordo
Lordsburg
Deming
Las Cruces
New Mexico Manufacturing Jobs Doubled Since 1939
Department of Commerce figures show New Mexico manufacturing employment up nearly 106 percent since 1939, surpassing other Rocky Mountain states. The state remains predominantly agricultural but is making notable manufacturing gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Department of Commerce
Rocky Mountain
Portal News Roundup From Hilltop Road Route Happenings
Portal residents share updates on mail route duties and family visits. Notes note travel between Portal El Portal and Douglas with gatherings at Martyr Dam and Rancho Risco, plus repairs, visits, and new home improvements at Portal school teacherage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Smith
Hilltop-Rodeo
Mary Ryan
B. F. Sanford
A. J. Prather
A. J. Sanford
Los Angeles
Renner
Paul
Bisbee
Martyr Dam
Cave Creek
Oscar Olney
Philip
Melvin McClintock
John Fisher
Ben Pague
Pague
Paradise
Nevada
Clarence Ludwig
Bill Duncan
Rancho Risco
A. O. Andres
Noland
Carl Washburn
Eaton
Jon FE. Webb
Portal
Elfrieda
Aziz
Walter Hawley
Douglas
el Portal Ranch
Silas Toles
Benford Martin
W. L. Ward
Adrian Johnson
Walker Ranch
Meeting Called For Dissolution Of Cemetery Assn
The Board of Trustees of Mountain View Cemetery Association calls all members and the public to meet at City Hall for the dissolution. The meeting is scheduled for Friday August 25 at 7 30 o'clock. Mrs A V Broun president and Mrs Claude Fuller secretary announce the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain View Cemetery
Seedless Watermelons Remain Unviable Commercial Venture
Scientists at the University of California say seedless watermelons are technically feasible but not economically practical. They note seed cost and the need to grow parent varieties raise land, time, and labor, making the cost per melon at least five times higher than seeded melons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of California
California
Woman leads New Mexico theater chain across decades
Mrs. S E Allen has managed theaters since 1935 and co-owns the Coronado and Palace in Lordsburg. Her sons Dick and James oversee Coronado and Palace operations as the family built a regional cinema presence with Mission theater in Mesilla Park and other ventures. She serves on state organizational boards and plans to attend the Houston convention in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Allen
Allen
J. E. Allen
Texas
J. B
Robert Briel
Coronado
State of New Mexico
Imovie
Musion
Hatch
Lordbury
Mission Theater
Mesilla Park
James
Schoo
Rosy Ridge
Specious
Ma . Allen
Dick Alen
James Alles
Ma Allen
Palace Theater
New Mexico Organization of America
Board of Direttors
State of
New Mex
la Angeles
Reok
Houston
Calico and Denims Dancers Highlight Virden Dance Day
A large crowd enjoyed a dance day event with enchiladas and ice. Choir members held a melon bust after the Thursday gathering. The Friday session featured a union meeting with ward representation and Primary instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chor
Association
John B. Jones
Virge Jones
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Olordsburg Wries
Bob Harwood
Style Shop
Jacqueline Joan Turrentine
Oscar Turrentine
Wayne Hiser
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Rayville
F. Dudley Jones
Jack Morgan
Ralph P. Clark
W. Jones
George Vicary
Peoria
Til
Morgan
Jones
Viccary
Luella Clark
John Bradford
Ima Fairly
Harold Scofield
Smith
J. R. Poindexter Sr
Durango
Colo
el Paso
Noble Kirkpatrick
Mrs. Boyd Venable
6Th Street
August Bendnorz
Page Wilder
A. F. Bednorz
Archie McDaniel
Texas A. & M
Hidalgo County
Triple A Service Agricultural Administration Association
McDaniel
George Eddy
Eddy
Marguerite Codding
Triple A Service Agricultural Administration
Court House
Ray Paul Heatherly
Mesa, Ariz
Jeff Heatherly
Kansas
Claude Reeder
Joan Hall
Las Vegas
Star Court
Reeder
Emma Scofield
Hotel Hidalgo
Bill Perry
Pitcher, Okla
Banner Mine
Levi Bradberry, Jr
First National Bank
Harry Martin
George
Long Beach, Calif
Mrs. Martin
Charles Fuller
Flizebeth C. Musgrove
Marshall Fuller
Sixth Street
Savings Bonds
Warren's Feed Store
San Simon-Bowie Sun
N.M. Western Colts
Portal News
Cemetery Ass’n
Virden News
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