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Lordsburg Liberal

Location

Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1952

Page

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Christmas Chest Treasure Sale Prompts Holiday Prizes

December promotions invite shoppers to ask for Ap- Day tickets at participating stores. Prizes include $20 and $50 rewards from the Treasure Chest event held on Saturdays. Winners named include Mrs. Paul Mabott and J. W. who earned prizes as part of the December活动. Stella Lajerdo and Mrs. J. R. Poindexter are noted in the prize context.

Lordsburg Stella Lajerdo Treas Paul Mabott J. W J. R. Poindexter, Sr

Business s Today at Yucca motel Tacoburger stand

Mrs B J Duncan operate a Tacoburger and Ham stand at the Yucca motel in town today. The Duncans ran a pop burger operation in Bayard last summer and it proved popular. The menu features several other burgers.

B. J. Duncan Yucca Duncans Bayard

Seconds Live Seconds Live Pushed His Sleeve

A man drives in rain and fatigue with a damaged windshield blade and worn windshield water. He notes time as seconds to live, muttering about speeds and hazards while a car follows at high speed. The piece focuses on danger and impending fatal outcome.

Bobby Clark Polio Patient Enjoys Thanksgiving

Bobby Clark an eight year old polio patient at Providence Memorial hospital El Paso Texas had a joyful Thanksgiving. His parents sister Judith and grandparents Shelby Clark of Gila Arizona and his nurses joined him for dinner. He is steadily improving and is now able to be out of the iron lung five minutes out of each thirty.

Bobby Clark Robert A. Clark Providence Memorial Hospital el Paso Texas Judith Shelby Clark Gila, Ariz Bobby

Three Communities Raise Funds for Ambulance

Virden Duncan and Virden communities join to raise money for a shared ambulance. A recent fundraising dance featured refreshments auctions and a short program. About 350 dollars was cleared with performances by Dean and Donna Goodman, Marion Mortensen, and school groups from Duncan and Virden.

Virden Duncan Franklin Virden Duncan Dean Donna Goodman Marion Mortensen Lester Mallory Duncan School

Leader’s Meeting for Girl Scout Leaders Scheduled

A leaders meeting for Girl Scout leaders is set for Monday December 8 at 1 30 p m in the Hidalgo Lounge attendance urged Mrs Moselle Messecar is expected in Lordsburg soon and to join the group At a November 20 meeting at the new high school Mrs John Bradford was elected president of the Leader’s club Mrs Paul Malott and Mrs Paul Probert were named representatives to the Girl Scout Council committees and sponsors were discussed and recreation programs reviewed.

Hidalgo Moselle Messecar Lordsburg New High School John Bradford Paul Malott Paul Probert Girl Scout Council

Additions to Girl Scout Drive in Texas and Arizona

Eleanor Raymond and W H Purcell head Texas and Arizona additions to the Girl Scout drive. The list includes Mrs Harold Rolfe and Jack McGhee with support from J T Hawkins Ed Wright and multiple volunteers from local firms and schools. Continued on page five.

Eleanor Raymond W.H Purcell Harold Rolfe Texas Ariz. Motor Freight Jack McGhee T. J. Hawkins Ed Wright Ralph Clifford Leslie Harvell J. A. Foster Fred Ewing L. B. Robinson J. W. Bivens Lehman’s Clothing Store Co C. Martin

Desperate Last-Second Evasive Moment Of Collision

A driver tests reflexes as a slow moving unlit truck looms ahead. Seconds tick by with warnings of imminent danger, ending as the driver cannot avoid the crash. Courtesy line from O'Rourke Daniels, Inc.

O’rourke Daniels, Inc Denver Colo

Davis Named New Mexico Properties Division Manager

Maurice W. Davis of Whitewright Texas has been named division manager for New Mexico Properties of Community Public Service Company. He succeeds the late George Johnson and will base headquarters in Silver City. Davis has served six years as Northeast Texas manager and earlier managed Nocona District. He and his wife Margaret Wyant have two sons Allan Barrett and John Edward.

Maurice W. Davis Whitewright Texas New Mexico Poperties Commun Ity Public Service Company RL. Bowen R Ras Davis George Johnson North East Texas University of Kentucky Kentucky Pecos Nocona Northeast Texas Margaret Wyant Lexington Allan Barrett John Edward Bowen C. C. Wagger Community Fort Worth Mr. Davis New Mexico Silver City

Clifton Elks Copper Bowl Set With Luke AFB Raiders

The Clifton Arizona Elks host the Copper Bowl football game on Saturday December 6 featuring Luke Air Force Base Raiders versus the Goodfellow Air Force Skylarks from San Angelo Texas. Proceeds aid charity with tickets available from Jack Morgan or Jim Kinkema.

Clifton, Ariz Luke Airforce Base Raiders Goodfellow Airforce Skylarks San Angelo Texas Jack Morgan Jim Kinkema

City Decorated For The Holiday Season

The city business district is festooned with Christmas lights. A Christmas tree stands near the underpass and Railroad Ave is strung with lights, creating a cheerful holiday atmosphere at night.

Railroad Ave

ESA Sorority Rushing Activities Include Hobo Party

Epsilon Sigma Alpha members held a November rushing event featuring a hobo party with tin tableware, roasted wieners, beans, coffee, and apple dessert. Prizes were awarded for best dressed hobos and yarns. The Model meeting occurred Nov 11 at Mrs. Tom Lockwood’s. Jewel and Pledge Pin ceremony followed on Nov 25 with new sponsors and pledges announced. A Thanksgiving themed center piece graced a chicken dinner at La Fiesta.

Epsilon Sigma Alpha Robert W. Clark Katherine Carr Cuthers Bearle Dunkerson Bill Veeck Doris Deaton Katherine Carruthers Tom Lockwood Alan Koff Robert Poindexter Russell Smith Gwen Furman James Kinkema Edgar A. Guest Della Faye Holland Frank Bowman Clark Kinkema Bill Veck Lucy Crabtree la Fiesta

Lordsburg Opens 1962-53 Basketball Season With Hachita

Lordsburg high opens the 1962-53 season against Hachita at 8 00 P M after a 7 00 P M junior high game. Coach Paul Probert notes a rebuilding squad with only two returning starters and a large hopeful roster while opponent Hachita showed toughness in a recent close loss to Virden.

Lordsburg High School Hachita Virden Paul Probert Probert Don McAlister J. W. Smith Orran Fairly Ernesto Ruiz Pat Garcia Raul Diaz Vern Payne Alphonso Brito Smith Cliff Hurley Silver City

Legion Post 30 hosts department officers visit

The Robert Swan Post 30 American Legion held a special meeting Tuesday evening December 2 for an official visit by department officers. Guests included Robert Marr Albuquerque adjutant and William Raper district commander. Commander R E Trujillo Albuquerque could not attend. Ross Kindred led the session with inspiring talks and refreshments afterward.

Robert Swan Post American Legion Robert Marr Albuquerque William Raper R. E. Trujillo Ross Kindred

Ivy Fruit Candles Turkeys Crafted by Henry Ellison

An artistic display featuring ivy, fruit, candles, and turkeys arranged as crafted oranges by Henry Ellison. The piece blends natural elements with festive ornament, showcasing skilled botanical design.

Henry Ellison

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