Water Flows in Rodeo Valley Major Testing Project
A testing effort in Rodeo Valley features a 3500 gallon per minute pump driven by a converted natural gas motor. Officials including L. L. Lee and J. W. Mitchell oversee drilling, pumping, and field preparation as a 180 acre plot is readied for cow peas. The initial test shows 2200 gallons per minute with muddy water, indicating a substantial underground supply believed inexhaustible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eanly
Rodeo Valley
Imperial Valley
Oren Key
Douglas Master-Mechanicc
Key
el Paso Natural Gas Company
A. O. Smith Corporation
L. L. Lee
A. O. Smith Corp
Phoenix
Kenneth Morrison
Morrison Drilling Co
el Paso
J. W. Mitchell
Harry Silva Excavating Construction Co
Clint
Texas
Douglas
Smithway Pumps
Glen Morris
Mr. Key
Harry Garrett
Mitchell
Rodeo
Hidalgo County
Rodeo Valley Water Link Opens as Gas Engine Delivers Flow
In Rodeo last Sunday after 1 PM a 900 horsepower natural gas motor was started and began drawing water from underground reservoirs in a 14 inch stream. Attendees from Rodeo Animas Douglas Lordsburg El Paso and Phoenix witnessed the momentous event cited as potentially historic for Hidalgo County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodeo Valley
Rodeo
Animas
Douglas
Lordsburg
el Paso
Phoenix
November birthday party and classroom updates in Maverick
The article notes a November birthday party hosted by Mrs. Edgar Malott with guests and birthday favors. Janice Malott led games and refreshments were provided by Mrs. B F Sandlin and Mrs. Nelson Lundstrum. The 5th Grade room prepared for Christmas and reported two perfect attendance pupils, with new library books and two new pupils joining the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Malott
Janice Malott
B. F. Sandlin
Nelson Lundstrum
Ida Saucedo
Irene Carmona
Margaret Flickinger
Beltine Taylor
Denny Bryant
Lloyd Payne
Gene Romney
Pat Rhodes
Sonny Richards
Manuel Laguna
Alan Day
James Taylor
Tommy Lundstrum
Woods
Ada Jean Jackson
Lucille Meard
Miss Crosby
Kenneth Gilmore
Washington
Kirk Jones
Roswell
N. M
Wilson School News Perfect Attendance Honored
Mrs. Traylor announces those with perfect attendance for the second six weeks period at Wilson School, Pre-First class.
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Wilson School News
New Pupil and Christmas Activities Highlight Class News
The report notes new pupil Sara Gutierrez entering Pre-First from Fierro New Mexico and Fernando Botello transferring from Silver City. It mentions perfect attendance, honor roll winners, new library books, and Christmas murals with soap carving and carols across grades.
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Arthur Estrada
Domingo Madrid
Maurice Marinez
Manuel Newell
Rey Rodriguez
Lalo Ruiz
Richard Sanchez
Mary Guerrero
Norma Rivera
Veronica Varela
Gloria Villireal
Sara Gutierrez
Fierro
New Mexico
B. Johnston
Florencio Mesa
el Paso
Blake
Johnny Arrendando
Isidoro Martinez
Pauline Sanchez
Mary Helen Potter
Amalia Orona
Martha Martinez
Simona Gandara
Felipe Carrillo
Oscar Diaz
Susana Martinez
Pythian Sisters To Hold Election
The Pythian Sisters will hold an officers election Monday evening December 12 at 7 30 at the K P Hall. All Pythian Sisters are urged to attend.
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K. P. Hall
Social Security Rep. Here December 15
Harold P. Thomas field representative of the El Paso Texas social security office will be in Lordsburg at the Hotel Hidalgo lounge on Thursday December 15 1949 at 10 00 a m for interviews on old age and survivors insurance claims account numbers wage records and related questions under the federal social security program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold P. Thomas
el Paso
Texas
Social Security Office
Lordsburg
Hotel Hidalgo
Social Security
Bids Sought for 4 Passenger Automobiles in Hidalgo County
Hidalgo County New Mexico invites bids for four door sedans with heaters for the Sheriff Department and includes an allowance on a 1946 four door Chrysler sedan now in use. Bids due 9:00 A M January 3 1949 in Lordsburg. Proceedings directed by County Board of Commissioners Acting Chairman Hyrum M Pace. Attest Marshall Fuller County Clerk. First publication Dec 9 1949. Last publication Dec 30 1949.
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Sheriff's Department
Hidalgo County
New Mexico
Lordsburg
Hidalgo County Board of Commissioners
County Board of Commissioners
Hyrum M. Pace
Marshall Fuller
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Clyde Harper
Pythian Sisters
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