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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1948
Page
3
The Mavericks voice caution about stairway and hall safety, fire extinguishers exits drills and first aid. Upcoming events include December 3 volleyball and basketball games, December 7 PTA meeting, December 9-10 junior play matinees, and December 11 Morenci basketball.
The first game of the season sets an 8 p.m. kickoff against Animas on Friday December 3. Local fans plan to attend as both teams start fresh with a new campaign.
The Junior class presents A Date With Judy on Friday December 10 with cast including Judy Foster played by Carolyn Atkinson and Mr Foster by John Kipp. Admission is 50 cents for adults with school performances on December 9 at 9 30 for grade school 15 cents and high school 20 cents at 1 30.
Shirley Evans is a new sophomore from Deming. Her birthday is June 20. She studies biology English II Spanish II algebra and drama. Her favorite subject is English and she says she thinks the school is fine.
Treasurer lists two performances for the junior class. On December 9 at 1 30 p m tickets are 25 cents for high school attendees. On December 10 at 8 p m tickets are 50 cents for all audiences.
Our home economics program adds Junior High classes this year though no third year option for advanced students. First year girls complete a Good Grooming unit with posters on proper grooming. Second year girls study home nursing with demonstrations from County Nurse Mrs Schmidt.
Seniors Pubby Browning Raymond George Javier Estrada Jessie Nell White Turnors Rebecca Avalos Arabella Hill Sophomores Cecilia Avalos Armando Estrada Maura Munoz Freshmen Oscar Smith Mary Read Walter Lee Ray Anna Martin Arturo Holguin Ruth Payne 8th Grade Martin Arambula Arlie Beal John Linquist Dale McNeil Carolyn Romney Rosa Carrillo Ernestina Tarrango 7th Grade Richard Patton Thomas Lopez Fred Levario Leroy Jones Don Estrada Wanda Dugan
The Jr class stages A Date With Judy in the High School Auditorium. Matinee December 9 at 1 30 pm for students. evening show December 10 at 8 pm open to all. Admission 50c adults 25c high school 15c grade school.
The eighth grade Chapter works on luncheon cloths sewn from unbleached muslin. Designs will be painted with textile paints. Finished items will be sold to raise funds for the Chapter.
The schedule lists Dec 3 Animal Home Dec 11 Clifton Away Dec 14 Bowie Home Dec 17 Hot Springs Home Dec 18 Clifton Home. The text notes junior high girls are beginners yet show effort learning dish towels aprons and luncheon sets, marking steady progress toward parity with advanced teams.
Reyes G. Mendoza 24 of Red Rock died November 20 1949 from a mine cave-in at the U S Mine above Bayard New Mexico He left a wife three children and his parents He was born January 6 1924 in Red Rock and lived mainly in Hicelgo and Grant counties Funeral services were held November 24 at St Joseph Catholic church Lordsburg with burial at Shakemare cemetery He is survived by Alfredo Altuna Rorelio Nava Jesus Ferroas Ramon Hernandez Arturo Guzman and Jose Melenado
Fourth grade visits and Thanksgiving decorations fill the week as 3rd grade notes moves of Alexandre Guadiana and Mary Montez. The school prepares for a December circus with a student band and flag patrols Alfonso Delgado and Angel De La O.
Christmas through February lists away and home games against Hatch Hot Springs Silver City Hurley Deming Cliff Virden Las Cruces and others with district tournament set for February 24 25 26 in Las Cruces.
A Friday night game at 8 p m features Animas visiting for a key matchup. Local fans anticipate a competitive clash between the two teams and the outcome could influence league standings.
General C G Sage announced the purchase of The Deming Graphic from Deming Publishing Co with all assets. Sage will take immediate possession but keep G I Patterson as editor and maintain current management for now. He plans to publish both the Headlight and The Graphic to boost reader interest and advertiser value. Sage, a veteran newspaper man, previously ran several Southern New Mexico papers and owned the Lordsburg Liberal. The Graphic has published since 1892 under the Brumback family, then Mrs. M L Brumback.
Mrs Harry L Scofield was guest of honor at a surprise birthday luncheon on Tuesday November 30 served by Mrs Alan A Koff with assistance from Miss Marshallene Goodsell and Mrs Emma Scofield. Floral centerpiece featured American beauty roses and pink white snapdragons. After luncheon Mrs Scofield opened gifts.
The Young Republicans mention a successful tardiada and a house party for Miss Ramona Barelo with gifts. Ramona Barela and Clemente Bassa married by Judge Gale. honeymooned in Tucson and returned. Visitors include Mrs. M. G. Weegasti, Alfredo Gutierrez, Opal Salais, and the Altunas. Next meeting set for Tuesday, December 7.
The gathering featured a refined afternoon of sewing with N and T membership as guests. Ladies and gentlemen named included Mesdames Chas Fuller, 8 M. Chase, Geo Trimble, A L Green, Wm Oxsheer, John Muir, H J Rolfe, May Hanner, Luella Clark, Harry Chase, E M Fisher, Sr., Elbert Jones, Olivia Wells, Harry Wallace and the honoree Mrs H L Scofield.
Mr and Mrs Ray Whitley of Hollywood California were guests of Mr and Mrs Ralph P Smith last Friday Ray is an actor in Cowboy movies.
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