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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1938
Page
2
Hearken discusses Christmas commercialism and seasonal spending, noting the shift from giving to advertising and debt. It reflects on football past and bowls, then highlights Lordsburg's strong basketball outlook as the town retains a solid team and anticipates quality Central School gym action this winter.
The speaker attacks civilization as clothing for animal behavior and mocks anti semitic and racist attitudes. He notes currency devaluation in Germany, political power in the United States, and racial and religious tensions in the South Utah Baltimore and elsewhere, urging relocation for minorities when majority rule dominates.
Francis Malone served as editor in chief with Dorothy Melnnis and Helen Brimberry as associates. Eda Leon Bruce handled sports, while Harvey Stengele and Olive Kunze were senior reporters and Woodrow Shinn and James Quinn were junior reporters. James Rodgers led the sophomore pep section with Dorothy Singer as freshman representative.
The Editor offers guidance on conduct for students emphasizing fire, politeness, respect for others, and tolerance. It argues manners reflect breeding and intelligence and urges young readers to consider others' feelings and ideas as a path to success.
Lordsburg Mavericks lose to Duncan Wildcats 20 to 12 in a hard fought annual fridiron encounter. Saucedo connected with Cureton for a first quarter score, but two Maverick fumbles and key turnovers hampered their drive. Late in the game Sanchez-to-Guzman pass produced the only Mavericks touchdown.
A library check shows total volumes and a breakdown by category. Encyclopedias number 106, improving the mind 6, Bible stories 2, social science 70,Spanish and Latin 9 percent, science 78, agriculture 4, coaching books, literature 29 percent, and history 119.
A brief portrait describes a tall five feet plus girl weighing over 100 pounds. She wears glasses when intact, a blond pageboy hat, and is called vivacious by locals. The piece notes a steady flutter around a handsome ex football player named Rube Gale and identifies the subject as Elizabeth Metay Robinson.
A thin, tall senior known as Cracky Brown is described as industrious and eager to join any activity. He stands about six feet tall, weighs just over 100 pounds, and wears glasses. He has a distinctive loud laugh and has played football for three years, yet is not seen in a suit this year.
The six week period saw many absences due to colds and illnesses, but several seniors and underclassmen achieved perfect attendance. Seniors listed include Roy Jones Jack Riggle Richard Strickland and Ada Upshaw. Juniors Helen Brimberry Celia Lucero Mary Francis Malone Eugene Noce Ned Wright. Sophomores Betty Been Clyde Been Gilbert Buvens Lara Hernandez Dorothy Melinis Refugio Rominy Olive Ann Wright Pauline Wright. Freshmen James Youns Bounds Dorothy Cureton Marein Egan Emma Estrada Lester Gale Bernice Harrington Rosa Morelos Catherine Noland Laura Noland Margarita Renterin Rey Mundo Saucedo Dorothy Singer and Ethel Vaughn. Eighth graders Pat Comanche Dick Fedrick Tommy Hall Carlos Hernandez Milton Malone.
The report lists names Jon Noce Jesus Rivas Charles Walter Donald White Wilda Huddleston Mary Jones Mary Helen McDaniel Eloisa Rodriguez Erlinda Ruiz Alice Saucedo Manuel Martinez Frank Sarela Celestina Diaz Florangelania Vernandez Lice Skipper Jeanette Wilenme and shows attendance by class and gender: Senior hoya 92 percent and wirla 6 percent. Junior boys 28 percent and girla 97 percent. Sophomore boys 92.4 percent and girla 96 percent. Freshmen boys 95.2 percent and vive 96.4 percent. KY boys 00'4, griivrle 66.00 percent. BX hoy 6 percent and virile 94 percent.
The Junior class presents The Path Across the JU Monday December 5 in the High School auditorium with an afternoon show at 2 for those unable to attend the evening performance. Tickets are on sale at the High School and Union Clothing Store. Erwin Ewan, class of '36, home from Arizona State Teachers College, earned a fine record at Flagstaff and visited the High School during Thanksgiving. District 4 officials meet in Las Cruces tomorrow with Coach Pierce and Mr. Miller as attendees to finalize the docketball schedule and confirm the district tournament site, with Deming and Las Cruces bidding. the tournament is planned for March 3–4.
Odd phrasing suggests a column noting local figures Lauecille Gray’s new permanent position Sherry’s visit to Duncan Mary Jones and a trunk find plus football and basketball notes including a strong start by PHeimel’s batch.
Betty debates secrecy as Dot is told I am a fool while Sherry apologizes. Mr Bonar promotes rood behavior and Mr Mearns urges Betty to sing louder, then mocks her by saying open your mouth and put your foot into it.
Central School lists contributions from several students and groups this year. Miss Carmicheal and the One Cred group give 1.02 dollars, Miss M Fitch and the One blue group 1.00, Miss Johnston and the Two red group 2.21, Miss Fitch and the Two blue group 1.00, Miss Chase and the Third grade 1.01, Miss Atkinson and the Fourth grade 0.70, Mrs. Ross and the 5 Y grade 1.00. Miss Truitt.
The report notes eight groups totals with varying earnings and lists students who attended the Duncan football game on Thanksgiving Day. It records six 7th graders with perfect attendance in the past six weeks and marks end of the second six weeks with parent reports sent. It also mentions several students moving away and holiday events, urging parent visits to discuss student issues.
Dr Mitchell visits Wednesday to vaccinate for smallpox. Mr Miller conducts achievement tests for the third grade Tuesday through Thursday. Several Wilson School teachers were away over Thanksgiving. Miss Fuller visited her sister in Alamogordo and Miss Riddle vacationed in Virden. Miss Fairly traveled to Gila for the holidays.
The article urges broad use of the Christmas Seals double barred cross stamp to support a community campaign. It suggests using Seals on cards, packages, correspondence, bridge tallies, church calendars, bills, menus, and decorations to spread the effort and save lives.
Attendance results for multiple grades show 2b in fourth grade for the second six weeks. Third period records 16 boys and 17 girls. Students Pablo Soto and Fetty Rivera are mentioned with health and relocation updates. Primary notes include pre primary lists of students with perfect attendance and end with a general Christmas mood at Wilson School.
Lordsburg fans will see the All American Red Heads, world champions in girls basketball, face the Lordsburg L Club in Central gym on January 13. Coached by C. M. Olson, they play under men’s rules and have toured 318 games against men, winning over half, with packed crowds and elaborate uniforms.
Seals may be purchased from Mr Thomas R Taggart. The notice encourages buying for Christmas but does not list any other details or purchasers.
The message states that Mise Madeline Constable will have Christmas and gift wrappings available before Christmas and will not deny cards or wrappings. A person is asked to phone for Mies Co.
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