08 Dec 1967
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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1967
Page
1
A reader asserts Alan A. Koff attempted to punish them by jeopardizing their job for circulating a petition, claiming others who signed were discouraged from voting on December 9. The writer denies notarizing the petition and questions Koff's motive to suppress voters at the polls on December 6.
The LHS Mavericks opened the 1967-68 season with a 77-39 win over Reserve Mountaineers and followed with a 63-52 victory over Cliff Cowboys. Ruben Bassa and Paul Speer scored 15 each, with Buster Estrada adding 13, as Lordsburg dominated after a slow start. The Mavericks travel to Hatch on Friday and host Deming on Saturday with games at 6:30 p.m.
Sheriff Doris McCarty and Undersheriff Leroy McCarty attended the Arizona Sheriff's and Attorneys midwinter convention in Safford last Thursday.
The 3B All District team was chosen by coaches on November 4. Lordsburg’s Paul Speer and Ruben Bassa made the offensive unit with Ramon Nava on defense. Honorable mentions include Ronnie Hurt, David Richardson, Andy Gonzales, Mario Ramirez, Demetrio Nava, Sandy Fisher, Doyar May, and Louis Rosales.
The American Legion Post 30 meets at the Legion Hall on Monday December 1 at 7 30 pm to hear Commander W W Scott report on the Fall conference in Albuquerque. The post was the first in the state to reach its membership quota by November 1, with 72 paid up members as of Sept 15.
Pierce Atwater will attend the 7th annual taxation conference sponsored by the El Paso Chapter of The Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants. The event, held December 9 at the Sheraton Motor Inn in El Paso, will emphasize current developments in taxation.
State Representative Carter Kirk and Mayor Alan Koff led discussions on the commission manager form of government. Alamo Gordo officials J. W. Harrison and Dan Malone spoke on professional administration and power division, with voters to cast ballots at City Hall from 8 am to 7 pm Saturday.
Lordsburg merchants donate prizes for a Christmas lighting contest sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. On Friday December 23 awards will honor first second and third place in residential and business categories. No entry notice required as judging covers all decorated homes and firms. A chamber committee from motel guests will conduct a town tour as judges.
Barry Morgan superintendent of New Mexico Boys Ranch spoke at the Lions Club noon meeting at El Charro. His father John Morgan attended. Lions plan Christmas gifts of clothing for the ranch boys, each receiving a warm jacket. Lion Carl Lehman displayed jacket samples.
Wesley Freeburg was appointed to the Governor's Advisory Committee on Aging by Gov. David Cargo. The group will meet December 12 at the Executive Legislative Building in Santa Fe to discuss state and local elderly programs and plans for the upcoming State Governor's Conference on Aging.
Grady Pricer arrived in Lordsburg from Salina Kansas to take over the pulpit at 319 E Fifth St Church of Christ. He and his wife have a son Fay studying in his third year at Abilene Christian College. Pricer has preached since 1932 in Texas Oklahoma Wyoming Kansas and New Mexico.
Elmer and Mildred Stevens of Duncan Arizona filed a request to transfer Federal Grazing Privileges with the Bureau of Land Management Las Cruces New Mexico office. The move follows the sale of interests in ranch base properties formerly controlled by Raymond and Martha Fuller et al about 18 miles northwest of Lordsburg involving 9 833 acres of public land. West Danley Area Assistant to Manager handles the transfer.
Three Lordsburg residents file suit asking a court to halt the December 9 election on adopting a commission manager form of government. The complaint cites population, petition signatures, and alleged forged names as grounds and asks for a restraining order pending a December 8 hearing.
The Official Board of First Methodist Church will hold its monthly meeting Sunday evening December 10 at 7 30 p m in the church basement. Chairman Gilbert Bu vens will convene as reports from church officers are heard and plans made for January activities.
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