Judge Hay Dismisses Lordsburg Damage Case
Judge George W. Hay directed a verdict for the city of Lordsburg in a damage case filed by Louis Martinez seeking ten thousand dollars. The trial ended after a five hour argument with a hung jury, nine for the city and three for the plaintiff, then a directed verdict in favor of Lordsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Udge Hay
Lordsburg
Charles Martinez
Louis Martinez
HB Holt
Las Cruces
George W. Hay
Hay
H. Vearle Payne
Senator Atwood
L. P. McHalffey
Payne
Halffey
Holt
Ada Este
Woodbury
Silver City
John C. O Leary Named Chief Deputy Sheriff
yn O Leary is Now Chief Deputy Sheriff. Owen C Mathews solid with the masses appointing John C O Leary editor of the Silver City End is chief deputy. The appointment surprised John who is praised by friends locally and afar. S E Allen lists December film headliners including Rex Ingram Green Pas Bruce Cabot Louise timer Suzy. Walter Huston Chatterton Dodsworth. Rogers Ambassador Bill. Ervin Arline Judge Parade. Robert Taylor Barbara Stanwyck His Wife. President Mys with Henry Wilcoxon pruning addition to this great picture March of
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen C. Mathews
John C. O'Leary
Silver City End
John
E. Allen
Rex Ingram
Bruce Cabot
Louisse Timer
Jean Harlow
Pranchot
Suzy
Walter Huston
Chatterton
Farewell party honors Margaret set to leave town
Ruth E Witherell and Mrs May Day hosted a Tuesday afternoon farewell for Mrs Margaret who will soon depart. Guests included dames Elizabeth Gammon Jet Downey Helen Austin Prugle Evelyn Clayton Berth Valeria Allen Hazel Bu Stella Egon Elizabeth Wiicious. Refreshments opened the event and prizes awarded included a pair of etchings for first prize and a hand carved Mex novelty as a guest prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth E. Witherell
May Day
Margaret
Isbury
Fide
Elizabeth Gammon
Jet Downey
Helen Austin
Prugle
Evelyn Clayton
Berth
Valeria Allen
Hazel Bu- Stella Egon
Elizabeth
Christmas Church Services and Box Mail Notice
The notice outlines Christian worship times with sermons titled Christian Motivation and Fool questions that Millions. It also requests post office box holders to collect mail promptly during the Christmas rush and mentions church events at Bryan Hall with a balanced life theme. Cooperation is urged and Eugene Montague is named as Postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christy
Trendt Severe Injured In California Auto Crash
W W Scott reports from California that KL Trendt, working there, was in a car with two young men when the machine veered off the highway. Trendt suffered a dislocated shoulder four broken ribs and several facial injuries with multiple cuts. Local friends express deep sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Scott
California
KL. Trendt
Trendt
Lordsburg
Denver dealer preserves 1776 Delaware note with warning
John C. Knopke of Denver displayed a carefully preserved five shilling piece of paper currency printed for Delaware in 1776 under a State assembly act. The back carried a plain warning: To counterfeit is death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Knopke
Denver
Delaware
States Assembly
Note from Mrs Hal lie Everett about travel plans
Mrs Hal lie Everett writes the secretary of the Chamber of Commerce proposing to leave the United States. She praises Vancouver British Columbia scenery but prefers Lordsburg and says she will be home at 800n.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chamber of Commerce
Hallie Everett
Vancouver
B. C
Lordsburg
Club Meeting Hosts Christmas Gift Exchange
The club met with Mrs. Bryan Hall as hostess. Members drew names for a Christmas gift exchange and refreshments were served to Mesdames O. K. Leonard Robert Pierce Glen Moses W. C Mearns Peter Chase Lawrence Scott Paul Brown Misg Ima Pairly and guest Mrs. R. B. Lundgren. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Glen Moses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Hall
Mesdames O. K. Leonard
Robert Pierce
Glen Moses
W. C Mearns
Peter Chase
Lawrence Scott
Paul Brown
Misg Ima Pairly
R. B. Lundgren
Parker Family Visiting In Lyons Home
Mr and Mrs A B Parker and their two children from San Antonio are guests of Mrs Parker’s father Thomas E Lyons and wife, now living in one of Nora Ownby’s new houses opposite the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Parker
San Antonio
Local visitors enjoy two weeks at Curry Guest Ranch
Dr and Mrs Gray and Dr and Mrs Barnes of Cape Cod Mass spent two weeks at the Curry Guest ranch near Animas then traveled to California. Dr Gray an artist painted a watercolor of the ranch and nearby mountains and gave it to the Lordsburg Chamber of Commerce secretary. The painting has drawn admiration since Tuesday when brought in by Mrs Curry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray
Mrs Hurley Dies. Relief Family Mourns in Local News
Mrs. R. A. Hurley died Tuesday after long relief dependence. Burial was in Mountain View cemetery after a funeral at Heat her Mortuary led by Rev. Bryan Hall. The family faces severe hardship with tuberculosis in the father and three young children, including twins born recently. community aid was organized to cover funeral expenses and hopes for more assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Hurley
Mountain View Cemetery
Heather Mortuary
Bryan Hall
W M U Meeting at Baptist Church All Day Prayer
The W M U of the Baptist church met at the Baptist church at ten o clock for an all day meeting. It was a day of prayer including mission study. Twelve members attended and an offering for foreign mission was taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. U. of the Baptist Church
The
Baptist Church
Guadalupe Virgin Picture And Its Shrine In Mexico
The Guadalupe image ties to the town and shrine amid wide veneration. The 1531 apparition to Juan Diego led to a temple, a bishop Zumarraga sign, and roses proving the miracle. The tilma bears a life like Virgin, set in a basilica scene with gold and blue green tones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Ryan
Silverty
Guadalupe
United States
Mexico
Lourdes
Immaculate Conception
Angel
Juan Diego
Tepeyac Hill
Mexico City
Zumarraga
Cross
Juan
Bernardino
St. James’s
Holy Mary of
Guaadalupe
Holy Mother
Tilma
Lordsburg BTU Hosts Regional Visitors at Church
The Lordsburg Baptist church hosted a BTU zone meeting Sunday with about 65 attendees, including 30 visitors from Deming. Visiting officers of the Associational BTU will tour the association Saturday and Sunday, and local BTU leaders plan a reception for the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bt.u
Lordsburg Baptist Church
Deming
Lordsburg
N. and T. Club Hostessed by Mrs Bryan Hall
Mrs Bryan Hall hosted the N. and T. Club on Tuesday. Guests included Mesdames A. L. Green, H. E. Scofield, S. M. Chase, G. P. Jeffus, George Trimble, J. E. Allen, and Mrs. P. M. McInnis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Hall
A. L. Green
H. E. Scofield
S. M. Chase
G. P. Jeffus
George Trimble
J. E. Allen
P. M. McInnis
Lions Club luncheon honors judge and colonel speakers
Lions Club luncheon featured Judge George W. Hay and Col. C. G. Sage of Deming as guests. Lion President Miller named committees for Christmas tree, finance and decorations and announced civic groups' role in holiday events. Lion Holt praised engineer Robert E. Witherell for soil conservation gains southwest of Lordsburg with before and after photos. A Boy Scout conference in Albuquerque was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club Lucheon
George W. Hay
Col. C. G. Sage
Deming
Jungle Roar
Lion
Miller
Jeffus
Shellberg and Payne
Taggart
Neelly
Lion Holt
Robert E. Witherell
Soil Conservation Service
Lordsburg
Lion Witherell
Albuquerque
Morals in the Movies at Church of Christ
Next Sunday evening at 6 30 the Church of Christ hosts a discussion on Morals in the Movies led by Doyle Stubblefield new member Estelle Wood Marian Fierro Mary Ellen Shelly Roy Jones and Claude Wood with scripture readings by several members The program invites all interested attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peprogram
Enine
Doyle Stubblefield
Estelle Wood
Marian Fierro
Mary Ellen Shelly
Paul
Roy Jones
America
Claude Wood
Church of Christ
Funeral Held for Mrs Georgiana B Stengele at Roswell
Mr and Mrs Frank Stengele and family attended the funeral of Georgiana B Stengele 70 at St Andrews Episcopal church Roswell after she died at the home of daughter Mrs R W Aldrich. Survivors include Henry Stengele husband daughter Lt Commander Harry E F Stengele USN and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stengele
Roswell
Stengele
Georgiana B Stengele
R. W. Aldrich
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
Henry Stengele
Harry EF. Stengele
Us.n
Farewell Turkey Dinner for Mrs Engberg in Lordsburg
Mrs. Joe Engberg hosted a farewell turkey dinner Tuesday night attended by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. E. Lyons Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Smith Mr. and Mrs. Julius Schwarz Willard E. Holt and Betty Ray Elms. Mrs. Engberg will join her husband in Oklahoma City for temporary residence pending business arrangements. Lordsburg residents lament losing the Engbergs, who have endeared themselves to the community. Mr. Engberg co owns Banner Mining Company and retains his interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Engberg
Thomas FE. Lyons
Ralph Smith
Julius Schwarz
Willard E. Holt
Betty Ray Elms
Engberg
Oklahoma City
Lordsburg
Halbert of Sonora Visits Pride Family for Thanksgiving
E. M. Halbert Jr a noted sheep and goat man from Sonora Texas spent Thanksgiving at the ranch of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Pride. He donated Admiral Halbert Angora Billy to the U S Navy at Dallas Texas Centennial and coined the name Chevon for goat meat. Misses Helen Ruth and Martin Pride joined the visit from Deming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Halbert, Jr
Sonora
Texas
E. M. Pride
Halbert
Admiral Halbert
United States Navy
Dallas
Helen
Ruth Pride
Martin Pride
Deming
Mr. and
Oxsheers Return From Texas Vacation In Dallas Visit
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Oxsheer are back from a pleasant Texas trip visiting relatives in several cities. They spent time at the Centennial in Dallas during their vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Oxsheer
Texas
Dallas
El Paso Visitors Mr and Mrs E L Jones
Mr and Mrs E L Jones were El Paso visitors the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Jones
el Paso
Corner Stone Laying Set for Man Building Monday
The Lordeburg Hidalgo building corner stone ceremony will start at 1 PM Monday December 7. County commissioners and library board will be in session, Rev Bryan Hall to give the principal address, civic leaders to present material, Maverick band to provide music, and a member of Governor Tingley’s staff to represent the governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordeburg-Midalgo Building
County Commissioners and Library Board
Bryan Hall
Maverick Band
WC. Mearns
Born Armistice Day Baby in Burlington
Robert Norris Williams seventh son of D N Williams and wife of Burlington Washington was born on Armistice Day November 11 1936 Grandmother Hallie Everett and Ruth assisted at birth and reported everything is fine She returned home December 1 and is glad to be back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Norris Willams
D. N. Williams
Burlington
Washington
Grandma Hallie Everett
Ruth
Kill Perennial Grass and Weeds with Winter Freezing
A B Pite of the New Mexico State College advises exposing Bermuda and Johnson grasses to deep winter freezing to kill them. Turn the sod in December then disk, and every three weeks cultivate deeply to lift roots. Calcium chlorate spraying also helps when crops aren t growing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bermuda
Johnson Grass
B. Pite
New Mexico State College
Johnson
Robesons Headed for Oklahoma City via Ila Cruces Route
Here from Safford Mr and Mrs Stewart Robeson and Mrs Jane S Robeson were here Saturday en route to Ila Cruces where Mr Robeson Sr formerly lived and from there to her home Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Robeson
Jane 8S Robeson
Ila, Cruces
Mr. Robeson, Sr
Oklahoma City
Wichita Woman Spends Winter With Daughter’s Family
Mrs. Mary M. Vasse of Wichita Kansas is spending the winter with her daughter Mrs FE Lewis and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary M. Vasse
Wichita, Kansas
Lewis
Douglas Visitors Include Mrs Timble and Mrs Green
Mrs. George Timble and Mrs. A L Green were in Douglas as visitors yesterday, meeting local residents and touring sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Timble
A. L. Green
Douglas
Thanksgiving Day Football Attendance in El Paso Mentioned
Attorney Tommie Taggaret attended the football game in El Paso on Thanksgiving Day. The piece also notes visits and travels of several residents including Mr. and Mrs. Bleauvelt, the Danks family, the Tompkinses, Mrs. Whitfield and her father, Mrs. Wade B. Smith and daughter, and Miss Elma Perry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommie Taggaret
el Paso
Ranchmen Urged To Change Ranch Practices
A USDA entomology report notes Screw worm infection in New Mexico with 23 000 cases, spread across southern two thirds from July to November. Ranch practices, calving and shearing timing, and use of pine tar oil are urged to reduce wounds and infestations. Mr and Mrs Tom Reid of Steins visited Lordsburg on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Wm. H. Tolbert
Bureau of Entomology and
United States Department of Agriculture
Lordsburg Visitors and Travels Noted Around Town
Mrs Victor Culberson and family visited Lordsburg on Wednesday. Mrs Howard Deaton and daughter visited Mr Deaton at Hurley. Mr and Mrs Maury Haley and daughter Betty returned from California. Louise and Ruth Fisher were home from the University of Albuquerque. Tom Bleauvelt and party from Douglas spent the weekend in Lordsburg. Charlie Olney and Bobby Childres joined John Muir Kipp at the Muir ranch for Thanksgiving. W A Ballard of Animas visited Lordsburg Saturday. Mrs C J Culp of Burden Ran. came to spend several weeks with Mrs J H Kirby. Mrs Lillian Powers and her two sons stayed with Mrs Rose Powers last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Ben Olney
Bobby Childres
John Muir Kipp
Muir Ranch
C. J. Culp
Burden
J. H. Kirby
Dairy Outlook Foresees Higher Butterfat Prices This Winter
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics predicts rising butterfat prices through winter and a peak near the 1028 30 level due to lower production and higher consumption. It cautions high feed costs but urges feeding high producing cows to keep them in good condition for spring yields. The forecast covers several years with factors such as hog and beef prices, milk cow per capita, and fluid milk demand influencing dairy production and heifer gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Washington
Eave EE. Anderson
New Mexico State College
Bureau
Corn Belt
Henry Ellison Opens Biltmore Camp Cafe
Henry Ellison has opened the Biltmore Camp cafe and has conducted splendid business since the Sunday opening. The dining room and kitchen boast modern furniture and fixtures with fine china and glassware. The establishment is neat and clean and the cuisine is 100 percent good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ellison
Biltmore
Lordsburg Woman's Club Holds October Meeting
The Lordsburg Woman's Club met October 10 with all officers present and twenty five members. Mrs Harold Scofield sang two solos, Mrs Claude Puller accompanied on piano, and Mr Mearns with his band performed. Members and guests viewed pictures and admired local talent exhibits. Punch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg Woman's Club
Harold Scofield
Claude Puller
Mearns
Holiday Shopping in Lordsburg Promotes Local Savings
Local merchants in Lordsburg urge shoppers to browse town stores this holiday season. Citizens are encouraged to keep money in the community and compare prices, with claims of unbeatable local value.
Mrs Harry Rosenstein Visits Brother in Dallas
Mrs Harry Rosenstein is visiting her brother and his family in Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Rosenstein
Dallas
New Manager At The Lordsburg Cleaners
W. P McLeod arrives to assume management of Lordsburg Cleaning and Pressing Works with extensive experience. He joins the business from laws and will start work immediately, with success assured. Welcome to our business circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P McLeod
Commissioner
Elet
Mra
J. H. McLeod
Laws
Lordsburg
Sucews
Lordsburg Woman's Club Welcomes New Members
The Lordsburg Woman's Club met November 16 with all officers and twenty three members present. Three new members were welcomed Mesdames Joe Engberg Robert Witherell and J Cloyd Miller. Mrs Vera Hanogek and Mrs Mrena Walters spoke on county and state health. Next meeting is December 21 with hostesses Mrs Oscar Allen Eddie Allen Vernon Arnold John Augustine and Banks Allatin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg Woman's Club
Mesdames
Joe Engberg
Robert Witherell
J. Cloyd Miller
Mies Vera Hanogek
Mrena Walters
Misdames
Oscar Allen
Eddie Allen
Vernon Arnold
John Augustine
Banks Allatin
Jubilee Circle Hosts Harvest Program and Meeting Notes
Jubilee Circle of the Missionary Society met at Mrs. Hob Pierce and Mrs. Pierce and Mrs. Leonard hosted. Twenty six members and 12 children attended the peanut sister reveal party. Next meeting December 17 at Mrs. Ruth Sundaren’s home. A Harvest program is to be held at 3:00 PM today at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hob Pierce
Lordsburgs Building Boom Drives Town Growth
Lordsburg enters a major building boom with homes rising along nearly every street. The Biltmore Camp project, nearing completion, accelerates activity as contractor finishes the Biltimore Cafe and prepares for public opening. The city library nears a cornerstone ceremony Monday afternoon, signaling rapid expansion with substantial timber use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Biltmore Camp
Her
Burns and daughter return from the east after month’s Tennessee visit
W. W. Burns and his daughter Mrs. Etta Whitfield returned from the east and Tennessee where they spent a month visiting relatives in Nadiville and Trezant. They enjoyed a turkey dinner with 26 relatives at the latter city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Whitfield
Mr. Burruss
Nashville
McKenzie
Tenn
W.W. T. Burns
Tennessee
Nadiville
Trezant
Notre Dame Stars Visit Silver City Team Before Trojan Game
Notre Dame football players stopped in at Silver City for workouts ahead of facing the Trojans in Los Angeles. Coach Brancheau led the Silver City Mustangs last season and joined the squad for a night visit with about thirty-five fans and a trainload of supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame
Brancheau
Silver City Mustangs
Trojans
Los
Governor backs special NM legislature session
Gov Clyde Tingley said yesterday he favored a special session of the New Mexico legislature if necessary to save 380,000 dollars the state may lose under the unemployment insurance program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Tingley
New Mexico
Also Mentioned on This Page
Yn O'Leary
Kerr
Mrs. Fowler
Eugene Montague
Uteh
A. Examiner
E Downing
Los Anaminer
J. G. Egan
Albuquer
K. L. Trendt
Rad
Hallie
Mrs. Hurley
Hotel
Hidalgo
Lady of Guadalupe
N. and
T. Club
Lions Club
Christian Endeavor
Mrs. Engberg
Banner Mining Company
Oxsheers Home
Safford
Thomas E. Bleauvelt
K. G. Danks
M. C. Tompkins
Cavin
San Pedro
Calif
Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Wade B. Smith
Mary
Tucson
Bettie Marshall
Lagrange, Indiana
Mrs. Small
Thronga
New York
Chicago
DeSoto
Tom Reid
Steins
Victor Culberson
Sherwood Culberson
Lordeburg
Howard Deaton
Mr. Deaton
Hurley
Maury Haley
Betty
Misses
Louise
Ruth Fisher
University At
Tom Bleauvelt
Mrs
W. A. Ballard
Animas
Lillian Powers
Rose Powers
Biltmore Cafe
Woman's Club
Lordsburg Cleaners
Jubilee Circle
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