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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1938
Page
3
Probate court in Hidalgo County New Mexico announces notice to all creditors of Peter Mortensen deceased executor Robert Mortensen asks claims to be presented by law with due dates. Published November 18 1938 and last on December 9 1938.
Plaintiff files for relief in district court with attorneys Sanders and Taggart based in Lordsburg New Mexico. The document notes the court seal and Clerk Eleanor F Cochran and is dated November 25 1938 with initial publication November 24 and final publication December 16.
Notice from the General Land Office Las Cruces New Mexico dated November 25 1933 regarding Nellie English Taylor deserting husband Jerry A Taylor Separ New Mexico filing No 648005 for multiple sections and lands. It lists witnesses J J English Nannie English John English Jerome Ho Entiah and filing dates January 6 1939 before Willard E Holt Lordsburg New Mexico. Also notices for Foxeph Mortensen Joseph Mortensen Thomas W McCabe and Thomas J Barry with their respective land entries witnesses and dates.
Harry L. Purdy of 6010 South Keeler Avenue Chicago Illinois filed notice of intention to make final proof under the August 27 1935 act. He claims disability prevents meeting homestead requirements and cites his World War II era veteran status. The filing concerns Lots and sections in Township 23 South Range 29 West N M P Meridian.
The notice announces testimony to assess compliance with the law before disability halted further action. Two named witnesses will testify before Willard E. Holt in Lordsburg New Mexico on January 13 1959. Witnesses include John Robinson Paul Almond and Michael Moder with addresses in Lordsburg and Chicago.
General John March former Surveyor General of New Mexico and current Farm Credit Association Field Supervisor, was in town Tuesday to supervise farming areas in the Virden district. He covers Socorro Sierra Dona Ana Lama Grant Cateon and Hidalgo counties and praised Lordsburg and its surroundings.
Buddy Wamel of Lorda Bureau High School has been named first alternate to the Naval Academy in Annapolis by Senator Dennis Chaves. If the principal fails, Wamel would take the appointment after passing the required examination.
The column paints a snapshot of small town routines with names like John Curry Pete Peterson John McCabe Mrs McCabe Geo Godfrey and Felix Gauthier. It notes chores at the ranch town and shop while joking about whether such busy weeks earn newspaper mentions.
The Hidalgo County Child Welfare Advisory Committee met in the Department of Public Welfare office on Monday afternoon. Members present included Mrs N C Tenney Willard B E Holt Mrs F Winters Mrs Willis Lacy Mrs Wilma Schuster Mrs Agnes Kad ington Mina Hertha Scofield Mr Felix Gauthier Mrs Ho L Seo field Supt J Cloyd Miller Rev J O Brimberry Mrs Ena Walter and Mrs Glen Moses. A proposed committee to oversee Christmas basket distribution for county families was discussed and appointments were made Claude Sundera represented the Lions Club Mrs Willie Lacy to the Women's Club and Mrs Ena Walter to the Department of Public Welfare.
November totals show book circulation rising to 1.09 percent and magazines at 14H with the library open ninety two hours. Sixteen new ecards issued. donations include magazines from H F Wood and books from Mr and Mrs Albert Posner. Attendance list includes Mrs Mathilde Johnson and others.
The text recalls a sailor awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for heroism during a fire aboard a nas oline tank incident. The medal was pinned months later as he served in the West Indies, continuing the duties of Soldiers of the Sea. Local names include Frank King and Nora Ownby.
Animas New Mexico resident Charley J. Yarbrough writes defending Texas cowboys and disputing M. S. W. Clark on ranching skill. He recalls starting in 1880, working along the Rio Grande, Pecos, and into Montana, and argues seasoned cowmen are undervalued by thoroughbred horse enthusiasts.
At Pensacola Florida Private Albert J Smith Marine Corps guard rushed to a burning seaplane after Machinist Mate P M Phelps lost control. He freed the pilot from wreckage and dragged him clear as the craft exploded, leaving both men badly burned.
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