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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1950
Page
2
The Church of St. Joseph celebrated fifty years of service at a Golden Jubilee in Lordsburg New Mexico last Sunday. The Liberal extends sincere congratulations for half a century of religious work spreading Christian teachings and serving the community with a hopeful wish for another fifty years.
As the Christmas season nears, the annual Christmas Seals sale resumes to fund TB research and treatment. The campaign urges generous contributions, noting that pennies help while dimes and dollars cover rising costs of prevention and care.
The Latin American Club announces a Spanish play with Isabel Alvarez directing and heading the entertainment committee. Mary Louise Alvarez leads the decorating committee as funds are raised for a Juarez Mexico sourced production to entertain the public.
The Assembly of God Church will host a taco plate supper in the church parsonage Thursday evening November 30 from 5 to 8. Tacos may be delivered to homes by calling 179-M or 142-R. Proceeds fund a new parsonage.
Mr. Joe Barcenas appointed as Advisor to Registrants of Hidalgo County by the Selective Service Board. He is employed by Ritter Lumber Company and resides at 304 Center Street, Lordsburg. Barcenas will assist registrants having trouble filling out their questionnaires.
The Selective Service reiterates the duty to register on reaching 18 years old. The board office operates weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 203 East 2nd Street next to the Elks Club, Board Chairman.
Mrs. W. C. Miller hosted the Apache Sew What club at her ranch near Ro deo on Thursday November 16. Thirty members and guests shared a noon meal. Mrs. John Cox was elected president and Mrs. John Fisher of Portal secretary and treasurer for the coming year. Mrs. Alden Hayes of Portal will be the December hostess assisted by Mrs. LaVerne Olney. The club plans Christmas baskets of goodies for needy families.
Mrs. Moselle Messecar rehabilitation chairman of the American Legion Auxiliary asks donors to pay for Poppy Seals. The group aims to send Christmas cards to all armed services members and gifts to those in hospitals or abroad. Call 297-J with missed names and addresses for seals and servicemen lists.
A long list of individuals and couples is identified, including Cc. B. Austin Joe Barcenas Carrie Bounds E. S. Bowman and many more, arranged likely as attendees or honorees in a community notice. The names span multiple households and titles, reflecting a broad local network.
The Hachita B B team defeated Animas 47 to 36 in the opening game at Hachita. The contest stayed close through the first half with Animas leading 20 to 17 at the break before Hachita pulled ahead 34 to 28 in the third quarter.
Pete Cobas nets 19 for Hachita Junior High while Tommy Croom hits 44 for Animas in a high scoring game. Hachita hosts Cliff Cowboys on December 8 and Animas travels to Virden to face the Eagles next.
Jack Summers at the Road Forks checking station on Route 80 reports that traffic from the west on November 23 numbered 388 autos and 169 trucks and buses. He notes scales are installed on highway routes 70 and 80 to weigh trucks for overweight violations.
The Girl Scouts held their regular meeting at Bettine Taylor's on Monday afternoon with 16 members and one new member present. Refreshments were provided by Janice Malott Linda Williams and Bettine Taylor. The next meeting will be at Connie Young's home. Ernestine Short Scribe.
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