Christmas lights contest kicks off in Lordsburg
Public hanging of Christmas lights begins Saturday as city workers and Community Public Service Company string lights. Sam Gass, chief hanger, oversees the project to illuminate town for the season. Prizes will reward the best decorated home and business. Chamber of Commerce invites entrants and urges merchants to fund lighting costs.
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Community Public Service Company
Sam Gass
Chamber of Commerce
Local Board 12 Selective Service Reports
Local Board No 12 lists registrants who failed to comply with regulations as of November 29. The notices include Daniel G Salgado for failure to report for physical, Arnold D Payne and Alfred L Arnold for late or missing questionnaires, Ethel W Richins Jr for missing questionnaire, Archie W Payne for missing questionnaire, and Lee R Gore for questionnaire returned unclaimed. Immediate induction possible for any noncompliance. Registrants must keep local boards updated on address changes.
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Selective Service Act
Selective Service
Daniel G. Salgado
Arnold D. Payne
Alfred L. Arnold
Ethel W. Richins, Jr
Archie W. Payne
Lee R. Gore
Mrs. Jewel Still McReynolds Dies at 36 in Hidalgo County
Mrs. Jewel Still McReynolds died Wednesday morning at Hidalgo County hospital after a week of serious illness. She was born January 13 1912 in Edgemont Arkansas and lived in Red Rock for 13 years. Survived by husband Chasie McReynolds and three children William Kenneth Chasie Ernestine Wanda Inez, her mother Mrs Martha Still, four brothers and two sisters. Funeral set for 1 p m Friday at Assembly of God Church with Rev R.
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Jewel Still McReynolds
Hidalgo County Hospital
Edgemont
Arkansas
McReynolds
Chasie McReynolds
Bedrock
William Kenneth
Chasie Ernestine
Wanda Inez
Martha Still
Clarence
Odell
Don Still
Lordsburg
Orvel Still
New Beaver
Calif
Ruby Lamb
Marcella Mattix
Redrock
Assembly of God Church
Christmas Seals Boost Community Tuberculosis Fight
The piece urges Christmas Seals as a common tradition to support tuberculosis work nationwide. It notes the National Tuberculosis Association began in 1904 and highlights the Hidalgo Tuberculosis Association working with the health department to combat tuberculosis in the community.
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National Tuberculosis Association
Hidalgo
Black Cat Follows You Question Sparks Humorous Debate
A lighthearted exchange asks if a black cat brings bad luck. A جواب pun answers that luck depends on whether the observer is a man or a mouse.
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Cab
Bert Smith Returns With Seeing-Eye Dog
Bert Smith returned from Rochester Michigan where he learned to use a seeing eye dog. He lost his sight in a mine accident near Lordsburg and Lions Club support enabled the trip. He asks Libera l to thank the Lions Club and notes the dog is highly trained and should not be petted when with him.
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Bert Smith
Rochester
Mich
Untitled Note on Training and Efficiency
The fragment indicates a concern about being fed by anyone to avoid impairing training efficiency, emphasizing a stance against external influence on the process. It remains a brief remark about maintaining optimal training conditions and integrity.
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Ted
Veterans Admin Rep to Visit Lordsburg for Vets Benefits
On Wednesday December 8 Marston Reed from Fort Bayard will conduct his monthly veteran benefits outreach in Lordsburg. He will operate from the Hidalgo Hotel headquarters from 10 30 a m to 2 30 p m assisting veterans and dependents with benefits.
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Marston Reed
Veterans Administration
Fort Bayard
Lordsburg
Reed
Hidalgo Hotel
Automotive and related industries employ 9 million in 1948
In 1948 the automotive and related industries provide work for about 9 million Americans, over one seventh of the nation’s wage earners. The figure highlights the sector’s broad employment impact across the United States.
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United States
Drivers Licenses Due for 1949 in New Mexico
It is time to purchase the 1949 New Mexico drivers license. Holders of 1948 licenses may buy the 1949 license at City Hall.
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New Mexico
Downey, Former S. P. Employee, Reported Ill in Hospital
Wm. Downey, a popular retired Southern Pacific employee, is reported ill and confined to the local hospital, with friends hoping for a swift recovery.
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Wm. Downey
S.P
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el Paso
F. G. Behmlander
Chamber
Woman's Club
Indiana
Lions Club
American Legion
Mary Dee Kipp
Eugene Romney
George P. Jeffus
B. M. Kimbley
Harber Heather
Jack Kirby
R. B. Ownby
H. H. Bryant
Harold Scofield
Ownby
C of C
Betty Smith
Smith
Jack Vowell
el Paso Chamber of Commerce
Cris Fox
Harvey Broaks
Roger Wells
Charles Crouch
The
Sun Carnival
C. W. Hurd
Geo. P. Jeffus
Letty H. Smith
Beckrow
F. A. Chavez
Bill Kimbley
H. Scofield
Local Board No. 12 Selective Service Reports
Mrs. McReynolds
Southern Pacific Railroad
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