New Mexico Plans Statewide Air Raid Blackout
Ordward Blackout plans unfold with six precinct police chiefs organizing city safeguards. Military planes to cover El Paso and Albuquerque routes trigger city lighting bans, sheltering duties, and civilian cooperation for a complete blackout expected September 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom J. Mayfield
W. W. Scott
R. B. Prugle
el Paso
Albuquerque
Santa Fe
Oscar Allen
Charlton
Red Cross
American Legion
The
Legion Auxiliary
Chamber of Commerce
Boy Scouts
Fay Guthrie
Call for Clear House Numbers to Help Strangers
A suggestion urges assigning house numbers on every street to end the confusion when strangers seek residents or businesses. The writer notes how easy this would be and urges prompt implementation based on widespread public support.
Methodist Church Welcomes With Warm Pastor Led Services
The Methodist Church invites a warm welcome as Rev. Joe Emanuel leads Morning Worship at 9 45 a m Sunday. The church Sunday 1 00 p m PWorth League and 7 p m evening service. Wednesday meeting at 7 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nednesday
Methodist Church
Social guests entertain visitors this week
Mrs. Sam Killebrew and Mrs. Smith host Mrs. K Harding of Nashville Tennessee and Robert Morrow of East Maryland who are expected for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Killebrew
Smith
K. Harding
Nashville
Ten
Robert Morrow
E. Maryland
Seminary Quartet Concert at Church of Christ
Pacific Bible Seminary quartet comprising Curtis Dickerson Gerald Bailey G B Gordon and Roy Smith will perform at the Church of Christ on Thursday evening September 4 at eight p m Admission free with a free will offering a cordial invitation to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Bible Seminary Quartette
Curtis Dickerson
Gerald Bailey
G. B. Gordon
Roy Smith
Church of Christ
First Baptist Church Schedule With Paul H Elmore
Sunday School at 10 a m Preaching at 11 a m Training Union at 7 p m Evening service at 8 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p m Pastor Paul H Elmore leads the services and programs for the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Paul H. Elmore
Training Union
Church Calendar Bible School and Services Schedule
Corner Fifth and Pyramid Streets hosts Bible School at 7:00 p.m. Church services are at 11:00 a.m. Young people meet at 7:00 p.m. Evening services at 8:00 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 8. Percy V.F. Krewson is the minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ
Fifth and Pyramid
Percy VF. Krewson
Assembly of God Church welcomes worshipers
A cordial welcome is extended by Rev. H. P. Hines at the Assembly of God Church. Sunday School at 9 45 a m morning worship at 11 a m evening service 7 30 p m prayer service Tuesday 7 30 p m C A service Friday 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly OF God Church
H. P. Hines
Cattlemen Invite All to Free Barbecue at Greenwood Canyon
Silver City August 25 1941 invitation from the Cattlemen's Boosters Committee of Grant County invites all cattlemen to a free barbecue at the mouth of Greenwood Canyon on August 31. Barbecue runs 11 to 1 30 with ample food and a goal of promoting FFA and 4 H calf entries for the Southwestern New Mexico Livestock Show in Lordsburg October 25 26 27 and fostering regional goodwill. The note is signed by Bartley B McDonald chairman. Location is below the People's Packing Plant Cliff New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver City
New Mexico
Cattlemen's Boosters Committee
Grant County Chamber of Commerce
Southwestern New Mexico
Pirant County
Bartley B. McDonald
Chaiman Cattlemen's Boosters Committee
Greenwood Canyon
People’s Packing Plant
Cliff
Beautiful Mineral Display Shines at Hidalgo Hotel
The Hidalgo Hotel displays a large collection of beautiful ore specimens from the Banner Mine in cement flower boxes. The display draws attention as among the country’s finest. The Chamber of Commerce has sent samples across the nation and abroad. Superintendent E. Bowman plans a mineral display and photos for the State Fair in Albuquerque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hidalgo
Banner Mine
Chamber of Commerce
Lordsburg
Hidalgo County
E. 8S. Bowman
Mrs. Faye Clayton Goes to See Son at Peacock Military School
Mrs. Faye Clayton traveled Saturday to Roswell for a few days with relatives then to Lubbock and San Antonio to enroll her son Frank Good Clayton in Peacock Military School for his second year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faye Clayton
Roswell
Lubbock
San Antonio
Frank Good Clayton
Peacock Military School
Loretto Academy Plans 72nd Scholastic Year Opening
SEVENTY-SECOND YEAR Loretto Academy in Las Cruces New Mexico will begin its 72nd scholastic year on September 2. The school offers College Preparatory Commercial and Music courses and is conducted by the Sisters of Loretto for resident and day high school students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loretto Academy
Las Cruces New Mexico
The
Sisters of Loretto
Former Pastor J E Fuller Visits Lordsburg
Rev J E Fuller former Methodist pastor now serving in the Southwest Texas Conference visited Saturday with his daughter Miss Margaret Fuller of the Lordsburg teaching staff and a younger son. He greeted many former parishioners and friends and came to bring Margaret back to Lordsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Fuller
Methodist Church
Southwest Texas
Margaret Fuller
Lordsburg
Margaret
New Mexico State Fair Highlighted in State Magazine
The New Mexico Magazine features the State Fair at Albuquerque from September 21 to 28 with a cover painting by Wilfred Stedman. A feature by H. B. Henning, publisher of the New Mexico Stockman, previews the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Albuquerque
Wilfred Stedman
H. B. Henning
The
New Mexico Stockman
Church of the Nazarene Weekly Services Announced
Pastor H Paul Simpson leads Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning Worship at 11 00 a m N Y P S at 6 30 p m Evangelistic Service at 7 30 p m Prayer meeting each Wednesday at 7 30 p m Everyone welcome to attend and worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF the Nazarene
H. Paul Simpson
Cloverdale Old Timers Picnic a Perfect Success
The Cloverdale Old Timers Day drew a large cross border crowd from New Mexico and Arizona for free barbecue and dancing. W H Curley Walters led the barbecue pit operation as attendees enjoyed eight beeves and midnight lamb and a range of games and races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloverdale
Tom Pendleton
Ben Robertson
Leo McKinney
New Mexico
Arizona
Oldtimer’s of
W. H. “Curley” Walters
Lordsburg
Deming
Las Cruces
Duncan
Safford
Douglas
Allen family visits Hot Springs and new Cortez site theatre
Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Allen and Mrs. Allen's mother visited Hatch and Hot Springs last Sunday. Dr White guided them through the rebuilt theatre on the former Cortez site, now seating 570 and opening next week under the McCormack Brothers. James Allen joined part way, then traveled to Albuquerque with Mrs. R. E. Buvens and Miss Mary Messecar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Allen
James Allen
Hot Springs
Albuquerque
R. E. Buvens
Mary Messecar
Rodeo CCC Best of All Praises from Government Inspector
Clarence W Flood commander of Camp 2839 Rodeo New Mexico visited the city to discuss the blackout program. A government inspector praised Rodeo CCC as the best of over 100 southern camps for conduct and maintenance under Flood and his staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodeo CCC Best OF
Clarence W. Flood
Rodeo
New Mexico
Chamber of Commerce
Rodeo CCC
Flood
Felix Gauthier Jr Promoted to Inspector at North American
Mr and Mrs Felix Gauthier of Animas announce their son Felix Jr has been promoted to an inspector position at the North American Aviation Corporation plant in Inglewood California The new post carries significant responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Gauthier
Animas
Felix, Jr
North American Aviation Corporation
Inglewood California
Style Shop appoints Miss Olive Ann Wright as saleslady
Style Shop announces Miss Olive Ann Wright has accepted the saleslady position while owner Miss Nokia Rector begins her school work on September 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Ann Wright
Nokia Rector
Miss Lorraine Pickett Weds Lt Archie McFarland at Hospital
Lorraine Pickett of Albuquerque married Lt Archie M McFarland supply officer stationed in Albuquerque. The ceremony took place Sunday in Pickett's hospital room while her father Mr W H Pickett recovers from automobile crash injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine Pickett
Albuquerque
Archie M. McFarland
San Antonio
Texas
Miss Pickett
W.H. Pickett
Lordsburg
Valedon
Mr. Pickett
Presbyterian Hospital of
Peaches Grown in Town Supply Local Officials
W. W. Scott harvests Elberta peaches from his home tree and donates a sack to the Chamber of Commerce secretary. Mrs. Scott canned 30 quarts from the same tree. This townish yield highlights local fruit farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Scott
the Chamber of Commerce
Maverick Football Practice Commences for 1941 Squad
Coach Brown issued the first practice call for the 1941 Maverick football squad on Monday. Thirty four players responded with more expected. assistant Burke Stiles will join soon from Carrizo. The roster includes Pat Camacho Donald White Dick Pederick Liborio Hernandez Reymundo Saucedo and others. The 1941 schedule lists games from September 14 at Hot Springs to November 27 at Duncan with several open dates.
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Brown
Maverick
Burke Stiles
Mr. Brown
Mr. Stiles
Carrigozo
Pat Camacho
Donald (Duck) White
Dick Pederick
Liborio Hernandez
Reymundo Saucedo
Dick Allen
Lupe Alvarez
Ricardo Alvarez
Jim Bounds
Cal Hill
Manuel Morelos
Benito Salinas
Baldomera Garcia
Joe Noel
Glenn Rosa
Frank Varela
Josue Morelos
Arturo Gugman
Claude Allen Broun
Frank Galindo
Cueo Gutierrez
Jesus Estrada
Max McComin
Leon Speer
Tommy Hall
George Been
Milton Malone
Rodolfo Chavez
Preey Mejia
Joe Federick
Archie Lee Smith
Jesus Lambrano
Robert Altuna
Raymond Gale
Hot Springs
Douglas
Morenel
Hatch
Hurley
Willcox
Silver City
Law Cruces
Deming
Duncan
Powell Visit Highlights Regional Contrast
Mr and Mrs A A Powell traveled from Junction Texas to see Mrs Earle Kerr and her husband who were visiting from Santa Fe The couple noted the regional difference compared with Junction Texas during the brief visit through the town
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
A. A. Powell
Junction
Texas
Defense contract work sought from Lordsburg shops
The Chamber of Commerce reports a request from the Arena Manager of Defense Contract Service asking Lordsburg machine shops and shoe shops with lathes and drill presses to file applications with the Chamber on distributed blanks. Information should be provided promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Arena Manager of Defense Contract Service
Lordsburg
National Defense
Roping Horse Contest At New Mexico State Fair
A roping horse competition at the New Mexico State Fair offers prizes including a $1000 custom saddle and other rancher prizes. Entries close September 24 with a $2 fee. judging follows rodeo rules under Edgar Hill and a panel including Tom Clayton Don Jackson and Huling Means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico State Fair
Edgar Hill
Albuquerque
New Mexico Faira
American Quarter Horse Association
Tom Clayton
Separ
New Mexico Cattle Growers Association
Don Jackson
Aassociation
Huling Means
Grant County
State Fair Office
Fair
Miss Martha Lehman Visits El Paso Friends
Miss Martha Lehman of El Paso is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lehman and will remain indefinitely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Lehman
el Paso
Carl Lehman
Rancheros de Hidalgo Progress at Lordsburg Fair Show
Rancheros de Hidalgo reports strong progress for the Fair entertainment plans led by president Tom K. Gee. A nationwide rodeo lineup is assembled with steers bulldogging and calve pitching contracts in place, aiming to draw crowds from across the United States and boost local business during Palr week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rancheros Committee
Lordsburg
Rancheros
Rancheros Entertainment
Tom K. Gee
Rancheros de Hidalgo
Businewsmen
Attends South Swift Christian Convention at Clovia
Percy E F Kreweon minister of the Church of Christ with Mr and Mrs B J Wood and Miss Naomi Wood attend the South Swift Christian convention at the Central Church of Christ in Clovia this week. The gathering, a preaching convention, follows themes on faith in Christ across days including Deity of Jesus Resurrection of Jesus and the local church Evangelium. Mr Krewsom preached one sermon yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy EF. Kreweon
Church of Christ
B. J. Wood
Naomi Wood
Central Church of Christ
Clovia
Jesus
Mr. Krewson
Deming Chamber Plans Cattle Feed Pens by Octo ber
The Deming Chamber of Commerce reports the Deming Oil Mill is building cattle feed pens to accommodate 1000 head. The pens will be completed and ready for use by October 1 and will be available to all interested in feeding cattle in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deming Chamber of Commerce
Deming Oi
NMMI Captain Visits Former Classmate Culberson
Captain D. 8. Orell of the New Mexico Military Institute, assistant P. M. S. & T. Cavalry, visited his former classmate Lieutenant Sherwood Culberson this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. 8. Orell
P. M.S. & T., Cavalry
New Mexico Military Institute
Sherwood Culberson
Stores Closed Labor Day in Lordsburg
Lordsburg business houses will close on Labor Day giving employees a two day vacation as has been the custom for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Mrs. Birtrong Returns to Lordsburg Home
Mrs. T. B. Birtrong has returned to Lordsburg after selling her home and moving to El Paso and is now settled in a J. C. Wright apartment confirming her welcome home status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Birtrong
el Paso
Lordsburg
J. C. Wright
Ladies of Lordsburg Plan Cookies for Troop Train
Mrs Harry Scofield suggests the Lordsburg ladies bake cookies and candy for soldiers on the troop train passing Sunday. The Southern Pacific lacks a set arrival time, but information will be shared in time so locals may gather at the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Harry Scofield
Ladies of
Lordsburg
Southern Pacific
Farewell visit for Florence Gwartney before nurse training
A family gathering at Mrs. Janie Gwartney and Mrs. Irene Davis welcomed Florence Gwartney as she prepares to leave Saturday for Denver to begin nursing training. Guests included Mrs. Doris Brady of Santa Fe and the Gwartneys from Clifton and Douglas with their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janie Gwartney
Irene Davis
Florence Gwartney
Denver
Doris Brady
Santa Fe
Ralph Gwartney
Marquis
Clifton
Tom Bleauvelt
Tom, Jr
Douglas
Gwartney
Davis
Gass Family Returns From Ysleta El Paso Vacation
S H Gass and family came back Friday after a vacation with relatives in Ysleta and El Paso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Gass
Ysleta
el Paso
Troop Train Passes Lordsburg Priday Night
A large delegation from the 200th C. A. arrives by troop train through Lordsburg on Priday night. Most residents greet the soldiers from the train, though none may disembark. Names mentioned include Damen gan, Charles Williams, Eugene Burruss, Eugene Vaughn, a nephew of Mrs. Charlee Conner, and H. B. Nance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Cite
Damengan
Charles Williams
Eugene Burruss
Eugene Vaughn
Charlee Conner
H. B. Nance
the Conners
Animas
YMCA Leaders Visit Lordsburg on Route Home
Distinguished guests Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Swihart and John Sandig toured Lordsburg en route from Mexico City to Phoenix. Swihart praised Carlsbad Caverns and noted the YMCA Conference will return to Lordsburg in early November led by Henry Goodman. He thanked Col. Holt and local hosts for the warm welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Swihart
John Sandig
YMCA
Lordsburg
Mexico City
Phoenix
Swihart
Carlsbad Caverns
United States
Mexico
Henry Goodman
Chamber of Commerce
Col. Holt
Misses Egan Travel to Santa Fe for School
Marcia and Mary Jane Egan left Wednesday for Santa Fe to study for the coming year. They spent the last two years at Loretta Academy in El Paso and will attend the Santa Fe Academy or high school this year. Their mother holds a position in the State Capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcia
Mary Jane Egan
Santa Fe
Loretta
el Paso
Robinson Family Visit From Dallas And Shreveport
Mrs. L. B. Robinson hosts her nephew Clark Etheridge of Dallas and friend Jack Whitehead of Shreveport. They travel to Grand Canyon region with this party after visiting the Robinsons. Rev. William Robinson, Dallas preacher, called on the family with friends en route to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Robinson
Clark Etheridge
Dallas
Jack Whitehead
Shrevesport
Louisiana
Robinson
Grand Canyon
William Robinson
California
Rev. Robinson
Sanders Colts Enter New Mexico Futurity
Claude Sanders and trainer W. G. Anderson entered two of their two year old thoroughbreds in the New Mexico Futurity at Albuquerque on Wednesday. Bobby Reynolts saw Mr. Anderson to Albuquerque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Sanders
W. G. Anderson
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Bobby Reynolts
Mr. Anderson
Alboqneaan
peaches arrive from A Gruwell ranch to Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber of Commerce received a sample lot of luscious peaches from A Gruwell at his ranch northwest of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chamber of Commerce
A. Gruwell
City
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