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Lordsburg Liberal

Location

Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1937

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Powder Factory Tragedy Claims Four Men's Lives

A spark from hundreds of pounds of powder at a mine near City triggered a blast with immense heat that killed four men and injured others. M. E. Patterson, D. C. McMeans, Julius Simon, and Ollie Stepp died or perished after being moved to hospitals, while Mrs. McMeans and Mrs. Simon, among others, offered support. Funeral services were held at Heather Funeral Home and Mountain View cemetery.

City Dr. MecMeans Simon Pakersog Ines Olly Gil Patterson Burg DeMoss Hos Simon Wo Lordsburg Fred J. D. Hemig Los Angeles Mountain View Cemetery Mr Brepp

Fheads Clinch Second Half Softball Title

The Soreheads beat the Miners 5 to 4 on Wednesday night to claim the second half crown in the softball season. The regular schedule ends tonight with a Miners Deacons matchup, while a two or three game playoff will determine the overall champions next week in May.

Miners Deacons

Missionary Society to Hold Monthly Meeting Friday

The Missionary Society of the dist church will meet Friday, ember 3, at the church. A Peanut Sister will be revealed and attendees are encouraged to join with gifts.

Card of Thanks for condolences from Eaton family

The Eaton family expresses appreciation to those who offered sympathy and support after the loss of our loved one. Agnes Eaton and children, Mr. and Mrs. James Eaton, Mrs. Ada Bennett, Mrs. Beulah Noland, Mrs. Virginia McNulty, Mrs. Vesta Cole, Mr. John Eaton.

Agnes Eaton James Eaton Ada Bennett Beulah Noland Virginia McNulty Vesta Cole John Eaton

Deming Visit Ties Local Woman to Dallas Friend

C J Kelly arrived from Deming to spend day with her girlhood friend Miss Luna of Dallas, who is staying with her sister Mrs L B Rob.

C. J. Kelly Miss Luna Dallas

Bessie Uhl Sends Holiday Greeting From Ta City

Bessie Uhl sends commerce greetings from Ta City during a vacation. She mentions a photo of the Great Salt Lake and notes the salt industry beyond the lake shores is carried on by companies with salt shipped by sun evaporation.

Bessie Uhl Chain of Commerce Ta City

Hidalgo county set for cattle grading day and harvest event

Residents of Hidalgo county are urged to remember a September 7 cattle grading gathering at J C Brock ranch 25 miles north of burg with speakers J K Wallace United States Department of Agriculture and W A executive secretary on range programs. A big barbecue will follow with Hidalgo county wives supplying pies buns and other fare while members prepare for a stock show October 2 at Lords.

Hidalgo County J.C. Brock Burg J. K. Wallace United Bureau of Agricultural Eco Washington, D. C W. A W. H Grant County Lords W. H. Tolbert Harlan Black

Air Races Highlight Douglas Labor Day Celebration

More than 3000 visitors from southern Arizona and New Mexico are expected in Douglas for September 5 and 6. Air races with a $50000 prize fund headline a packed program including a street parade, barbecue, kids sports, baseball and softball games, and a Labor Day dance featuring Francis Gilbert’s swing band. The event also includes a two day Douglas county golf tournament with $120 in prizes and draws over 100 entries.

New Mexico Arizona Douglas Los Angeles Phoenix Tucson Prescott el Paso R. C. Stanford Francis Gilbert International Airfield Douglas Municipal Links

Women Mission Union Meets at Mrs Pierce Home

The W uden M U of the Baptist church met at Mrs Marvin Pierce home this week with Mesdames Marlar Gass Corbell Corbell Moore and Capps present. The Jonah lesson was interesting followed by ice cream cake and iced tea. Next week the meeting will be at the church.

W. M. U. of the Baptist Church Marvin Pierce Mesdames W. Marlar Sam Gass Frank Corbell Robert Corbell M. C. Moore David Capps Jonah

McNutt Oil Opens New Plant in East Railroad Area

The McNutt Oil and Refining Co a New Mexico corporation opens a local plant on far east Railroad Avenue. It runs a wholesale and resale business covering southern Arizona with gas oil distillates stove oil and motor oils. Storage capacity is 60 000 gallons. J T McNutt is plant manager with J B McNutt to take over after Sept 1.

Witherell Promoted to Associate Engineer in Puerto Rico

Robert E. Witherell, a Soil Conservation Service engineer, is promoted to Associate Engineer in Puerto Rico. The move honors his work in the Lordsburg area and Arizona, and the note offers congratulations.

Robert E. Witherell Soil Conservation Service Porta Rico Lordsburg Arizona

Texas magnates meet with Ritter-Walker agents in city

F J Warner assistant district manager of the Texas Company Dallas with Mrs Warner and A B Fields state manager of the Texas Company Albuquerque visited Tuesday to confer with L B Robinson manager of the Ritter- Walker Company local Texas Company agents.

F J. Warner Texas Company Dallas

Will Take Nurse Training Mary Ellen Shelly Plans Training

Miss Mary Ellen Shelly, who helped in the chamber of commerce office for six months, will enter the Masonic hospital in El Paso to undertake thorough nurses training and expects to achieve success in the profession.

Mary Ellen Shelly Chamber of Commerce Masonic Hospital Fl Paso

J Frank Dobie Visits Lordsburg for New Southwest Book

Professor J Frank Dobie of the University of Texas arrived in Lordsburg Monday night to visit his friend former UT president R E Vinson. He seeks material for another book likely titled The Lost Adams Diggings, gathering data from southwesterners for the southwest gold legend.

J. Frank Dobie University of Texas Southwest Coronado Vaquero Brush Country Lordsburg The Texas University R. E. Vinson Adams Diggings Southwest Desert

Alcott and Owen Visit on Grazing Division Business

E R Alcott regional engineer and Frank Owen of Accountana U S Division of Grazing both from Albuquerque were in the area this week on official business indicating coordinated federal project activity.

E. R. Alcott Frank Owen Accountana US Division of Grazing Albuquerque

Taylor Owen Motors To Open In Lordsburg

L B Robinson announces Hidalgo Garage including the building and service has been leased to Taylor Owen Motors of Kingman Arizona. A. L Owen and W E Ted Taylor lead the new firm which plans a formal opening September 15 with remodeling by Heather Construction Company. Taylor will head the Lordsburg branch and retain Hidalgo staff. Robinson remains manager of Ritter Walker interests.

L. B. Robinson Ritter-Walker Company Hidalgo Taylor-Owen Motors Kingman Arizona A. L. Owen W. E. ‘Ted’ Taylor Southwest Heather Construction Company Ford

Thomas bids Lordsburg farewell to head to Pt Brown

Captain B. A. Thomas of the 12th Cavalry, after leading the Silver City district, announced departure to Pt. Brown. He noted 19 Silver City officers will move to Pt. Bliss and other posts, while 17 will stay to oversee the supply station.

B. A. Thomas Cav Silver City Lordsburg Pt. Brown Thomas

District Commander Receives Praises Over Convention Fight

District Commander Claude Sanders receives warm letters from Commander Ed Smith of the American Legion Post at Raton and D B Woodward of the same post. The letters express support for Sanders and his comrades who fought to bring the convention to Lordsburg in 1938. Sanders says it looks likely the 1999 convention will go to Lordsburg.

Claude Sanders Ed Smith American Legion Raton D.B. Woodward Sanders Lordsburg

Grant County deputy sheriff Joan O Leary praised as publicist

Joan O Leary chief deputy sheriff of Grant County greeted friends Sunday at the Silver City courthouse. The longtime southwest publicist and newspaper man maintains his famous bulletin board at the courthouse, a landmark in the community.

Joan O'Leary Grant County Southwest Silver City John

Officials inspect grazing camp leadership visit

Col J W Taylor state coordinator S808 EC Hollinger extension service conservationist NM M Stokes assistant district engineer C Busby Gila Soil Chief Jack McCorkle Gila Range Chief visited Thursday to tour the animal grazing camp. County Agent Harlan Black accompanied them. The camp is now commanded by Ensign C B Adams U S NR.

J. W. Taylor EC. Hollinger Extension Service Conservationiat New Mexico M. Stokes C. Busby Gila Jack McCorkle Gila Range Harlan Black C. 8. Adams U. S. NR

Watkins Family Visits Lordsburg on Way Home

Sam Watkins and his wife with two daughters were in Lordsburg on Monday night en route from California where Mrs Watkins and the girls spent the summer. Mrs Watkins leads the Little Theatre movement.

Sam Watkins Lordsburg California

McBride Struck by Auto in City Street Incident

Tex McBride was crossing near the First National Bank when Louis Held struck him with a Ford coupe. Spectators say both parties were at fault. McBride was taken to De Moss hospital and later returned home.

Tex McBiride First National Bank Louis Held McBride de Moss

Mary Jane to Undergo Foot Operation at Carrie Tingley Hospital

Mrs. R A. Egon reports Mary Jane will be received at Carrie Tingley hospital for crippled children on September 1 for a seven day stay. Doctors plan a foot operation and placement in a plaster cast, with her mother accompanying and staying until it is possible to return home.

R A. Egon Carrie- Tingley Hospital Mary Jane

Jack Kerr Rates For Photogravure Gallery

In Sunday’s Los Angeles Times photogravure section four images show Jack Kerr alongside other celebrities from the Southern California University. The caption notes Kerr is rating pretty high.

Bunday Los Angeles Times Jack Kerr Southern California University Jack

Off to California on Motor Trip

Mrs John Cavin Mrs Howard Deaton Willis Brown and his sister Ethel left Wednesday for California. Mrs Cavin will stay a month visiting relatives up to Sacramento. Other party members will meet Mrs Naomi Brown and accompany her home. The party traveled by motor.

John Cavin Howard Deaton Willis Brown Ethel California Cavin Sacramento Naomi Brown

Wednesday Sewing Club Sets First Meeting After Vacation

The Wednesday Sewing club will meet for the first time after summer vacation on September 1 at the home of Mrs. Bryan Hall.

Bryan Hall

N. and T. Club Met At Lovely Ranch Home

The club met Tuesday at the lovely ranch home of Mrs. Elbert Jones. Delicious home made ice cream and cake were served to Mesdames Bryan Hall, G. W. Trimble, George P. Jeffus, S. M. Chase, Charles Puller, J. E. Allen, A. L Green, H. L. Scofield and hostess. Guests were Mrs. Lee Brown Atwood and Mrs. J. H. Baxter.

Lovely Ranch Elbert Jones Bryan Hall G. W. Trimble George P. Jeffus S. M. Chase Charles Puller J. E. Allen A. L Green H. L. Scofield Lee Brown Atwood J. H. Baxter

Betty Elms Leaves Morning Train for El Paso Visit

Betty Ray Elms departed on the morning train Thursday to spend a few days with Mrs. Sam P Fulton in El Paso.

Betty Ray Elms Sam P Fulton el Paso

Colonel Bennett Here on Official Business

Colonel C. W. Bennett chief engineer of the SCS Safford arrived with Mrs. Bennett and her mother Mrs. Walter A. Lucas of New York and her son Benjamin M. Lucas for official business this week.

C. W. Bennett SCS Safford

Mr and Mrs Walter La Fleur Take Trip to Grand Canyon

Mr and Mrs Walter La Fleur and their young son left Sunday to travel to the Grand Canyon and then onward into California for a family trip.

Walter la Fleur Little Son Grand Canyon Calfornia

Jubilee Circle Meets at Methodist Church

The Jubilee Circle met at the church Thursday afternoon August 19 with Mrs Harold Scofield Mrs Robert Martin and Miss Ima Paisley as hostesses After the business meeting refreshments were served to Mesdames Bryan Hall P M Chase G G Ewan C R Bass E J Malone R A Crider and the hostesses The children Harriet Jane Chase Ann Martin and Terry Crider attended The Peanut Sister committee announced Peanut Sisters would be revealed at the Missionary Society meeting on September 3 Each member will present her Peanut Sister with a gift then.

The Methodist Church Harold Scofield Robert Martin Ima Paisley Bryan Hall P. M. Chase G. G. Ewan C. R. Bass E. J. Malone R. A. Crider Harriet Jane Chase Ann Martin Terry Crider Peanut Sister Committee Gocimy

Local Pastor Joins Huntington Beach Christian Convention

Rev J J Mer appears on the Southwest Christian Convention program in Huntington Beach California. The event runs August 24 to 30 with daily sermons from ministers across the Southwest and from foreign countries. Reverend J I Brimberry of Lordsburg delivers a Friday morning sermon on the unity of God’s people in the Apostolic Age. James G Hurst of First Church of Christ Huntington Beach hosts as the convention theme centers on unity of Chad s people.

Lordsburg J. J

Short Family Moves Into Hidalgo Camp Apartments

Mrs. Ernest J. Short and her son W. A. Short Jr. "Billy" reside in the Short apartments on the east end of Hidalgo Camp. The youngster is described as a 100 percent baby and a credit to the family name.

Ernest J. Short W. A. Short, Jr Billy Hidalgo Camp

Grant county chamber chief and bank president in Silver City visit

Frank Light president of Grant County Chamber of Commerce and of the American National Bank of Silver City traveled with his family through town on Tuesday en route to the Tom Clayton ranch.

Frank Light Chamber of Commerce of Grant County American National Bank of Silver City Tom Clayton Ranch

New Books at Lordeburg Hidalgo Library

New titles arrive including King of the Range Return of the Rancher Puritan Strain Wild Pastures Dey Ridge Gang Haunt ed Hill Happy Jack Tarzan the Leopard Man Rebel Loyalist Diamond River Man Trail of the Macaw Island of Allure Lords of the Court Mountain Men Trail Driver O Crystal Tree Rainbow Glory Silver Desert Starlight Rider Bam Campbell Gentleman Morbidden Valley Square Shooter Riders of the Chaparral The Years Beautiful Derelict Mor Goodness Bake The Heart Has Wings I Been To London and Bo Victoria Ravens Blue Aloes Sonia Clanaman Max donated by Mrs RR EB

Lordeburg- Hidalgo King of the Range Puritan Strain Wild Pastures Dey Ridge Gang Square Shooter Riders of the Chaparral London Bo Victoria Mre Blue Aloes Sonia Clanaman Max

Delightful Vacation trip to the west ends in homecoming

Mr and Mrs R P Smith with party including Miss Leona Smith Lola Jane Graham Donna Major and George Harding return from a four week western tour visiting Grand Canyon Boulder Dam Los Angeles San Diego and other points The trip had no bad weather and was described as a long joy ride from Lordsburg to home They witnessed the Naval review at the Marine Base in San Diego met Assistant Secretary of the Navy Edison and saw the Del Mar aerial squadron at target practice.

Riph P. Smith Leona Smith Lola Jane Graham Donna Major George Harding West Grand Canyon Boulder Dam Los Angeles San Diego Marine Base Edison del Mar

Church of Christ minister to preach Sunday in Huntington Beach

Brimberry the Church of Christ minister will preach at the church Sunday. He plans to attend the Southwest Christian Convention in Huntington Beach, California. Other church services continue as usual with Bible School, the Lord's Supper and offering, then Mrs Brimberry hosts an hour with the intermediates. The minister prays for divine blessing on all.

Huntington Beach California

Palace Theatre 19 to be Beautifully Remodeled

Mrs. S. Allen, manager, announces Palace Theatre will undergo remodeling by contractor Bill Burke. Improvements include a front marque, four foyers, two rest rooms, sloped floor for full stage view, redecorations, new lighting, and a brief one week closure after initial work before reopening at 100 percent.

S. Allen Palace Theatre Bill Burke

Lordsburg Schools Set to Open Amid Teacher Prep

Lordsburg Public Schools will open Tuesday September 7 with a preliminary faculty meeting September 6 and pupils reporting the next day. Transfer students register at the high school next Wednesday as many teachers return from summer. Coach Pierce plans football practice next Wednesday for a September 26 game against Las Cruces Bulldogs in Las Cruces.

Lordsburg Pierce Las Cruces

Lightning strikes kill two ranchers near Lordsburg

A thunderbolt in a heavy storm 20 miles south of Lordsburg instantly killed Russell W Holtcamp and fatally shocked Prank Haton, who died later at Lordsburg hospital. Holtcamp’s funeral was held in Houston. Haton’s service took place at Heather Mortuary with burial in Mountain View cemetery. Sheriff and judge convened a coroner’s jury. county mourns the loss of two prominent citizens.

Frank Eaton Russell Holtcamp Holtcamp Eaton Lordsburg Stirling

Robert Prugle Receives Resettlement Service Post

Friends announce Robert M Prugle retired county field engineer of the WPA has been assigned jurisdiction over four counties in the resettlement service. Praised for hundred percent efficient WPA work and skill as an electrician, he helped fund the beautiful library building under his supervision. He credits supervisor T B Williams and officers BE Howe and Lea Rowland. He and Mrs Prugie plan to move to Sulver City while continuing work at Conder Jewelry until September 1.

Robert M Prugle WPA T B Williams BE. A. Howe Lea Rowland Prugie Sulver City Conder Jewelry Lordsburg Bob Pauline Baxter

Revival Services at Church of the Nazarene

Kev Laalle Wright of Yuma Arizona leads revival services at the Church of the Nazarene this week. Evening preaching at six with Sunday services at 9 45 a m devotional at 11 am and 3 pm message. Everyone invited and a hearty welcome extended.

Kev. Laalle Wright Yuma Arizona

Betty Hay Elma’s Eighth Birthday Celebration

Betty Hay Elma celebrated her eighth birthday at home on Wednesday afternoon. She received a number of useful and lovely gifts.

Betty Hay Elma

Tucson socialite visits Lordsburg and El Paso friends

Miss Flaine Burruss of Tucson visited friends in Lordsburg over the weekend and also saw connections in El Paso.

Flaine Burruss Tucson Lordsburg el Paso

Helen Chase Returns From Tucson Summer School

Miss Helen Chase is back from Tucson where she attended summer school and broadened her education.

Helen Chase Tucson

Attorney Pays Welcome Back From Utah Visit

Chiy attorney H. Vearle Payne, just back from a pleasant Utah vacation, sent a warm greeting to the chamber of commerce and beat the mail by at least one day. He traveled with his father mother and sister, enjoying a long awaited return to his old hometown.

Chiy H. Vearle Payne Utah Chamber of Commerce

Hazel Ellison Takes Vacation from Beauty Shop

Mrs Hazel Ellison leaves Monday for El Paso and Carlsbad Caverns for a week. Miss Lola Holderage of Silver City will oversee the beauty shop in her absence. Mina Holderage formerly worked with the Jack Ridenour beauty parlor in El Paso.

Hazel Ellison Fi Paso Carlsbad Caverns Lola Holderage Silver City Mra Fillson Mina Holderage Jack Ridenour Fl Paso

Regular Meeting of the F. E. Sewing Club

The F. E. Sewing Club met at Mrs. C. R. Bass home. Dainty refreshments were served for members including Mrs. Allan Bowman Mrs. J H W Baxter Mrs. KH A Crider Mrs. Harold Scofield and guest Mrs. J T McNutt. Children Terry Crider and Mark Bowman attended.

F. E. Sewing Club C. R. Bass Allan Bowman J. HW. Baxter KH. A. Crider Harold Scofield J. T. McNutt Terry Crider Mark Bowman

Witherell and Hammon visit on official business

R. FE. Witherell who will soon go to Porto Rico and J. B. Hammon associate soil scientist were here on official business Wednesday.

R. FE. Witherell Porto Rico J. B. Hammon

Mrs Leo Cohen Wins New Mexico Slogan Prize

Mrs Leo Cohen wins the New Mexico slogan prize awarded by the State Loyalty committee after a unanimous decision. The twelve word or less slogan promotes trade within the state and the prize is ten dollars.

Leo Cohen New Mexico Chamber of Commerce State Loyalty Committee Cohen

New Drug Store Clerk Named for Eagle Drug and Stationery

Billy Clegg is introduced as the new clerk at Eagle Drug and Stationery. He is described as agreeable and affable with a fine presence and is expected to do well. After school starts he will work all available hours.

Billy Clegg Eagle Drug and Stationery Store

Border Deputy Jin Na tions Reports Southern County Rain

Border Deputy Jin Na tions visited Wednesday and reported good rains in the southern part of the county. He says livestock and stock are in good shape.

Border Jin Nations Stock

Slogan drive boosts New Mexico trade message

Local committee received 24 slogans from across the county praising statewide trade. The group believes the entries rank highly and credits authors for strong regional interest in signaling residents to support state products.

Cattle Shipped to Phoenix Inspected in Lordsburg Area

P. L. Smyer of the Deming district inspected 39 head of cattle shipped to Phoenix, mostly from E. R. Wright's herd. He acted for Inspector L. V. Portwood who oversees the Lordsburg area.

P. L. Smyer Deming Phoenix E. R. Wright L. V. Portwood Lordsburg

Important Notice To New Members C O C Lordsburg Chamber

Lordsburg Chamber of Commerce urges new members to pay dues on the first day of each month or prepay for multiple months to ease collections. The secretary Misa Mildred Hill welcomes suggestions and reminds members advertising material can be distributed from a chamber table. The notice emphasizes unity and communal effort for community benefit.

Lordsburg Chamber of Commerce Misa Mildred Hill

Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and Topics

The Methodist Church led by Rev Bryan Hall lists a church school at 0:45 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. with the sermon Bin Is Relative. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. includes a prayer meeting. Upcoming topics include Teachers, Builders Of a Nation. Have You Been De-Christianized. The Credentials Of Jesus. Arise, Let Us Be Going. Is Vicarious Suffering Old Fashioned. Jesus Answer To The Inequalities Of Life. The Work Of The Holy Spirit. The Way. The annual conference will be in session in Albuquerque.

Berman Jesus Holy Albuquerque

Mrs. Lida Lewis Heme Accepts Housekeeper Post

Mrs. Lida Lewis, after months with her sister and brother in law in Wichita Kansas, visited Lordsburg friends Sunday and Monday before leaving for Hot Springs. She will serve as housekeeper at Carrie Tingley Hospital for Crippled Children, chosen by the hospital board and deemed highly qualified.

Lida Lewis George Hunker Wichita Kansas

Young People Discuss Ten Commandments at Church

Last Sunday evening a good crowd of boys and girls discussed the ten commandments in Exodus and how they were carried into the teachings of Christ. Next Sunday evening they will discuss courtesy from a Bible standpoint led by George Been. All aged ten to fifteen invited, older folks also welcome at church of Christ Sunday at seven.

George Been Church of Christ

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