Posadas Traditions Describe Christmas Practices in Lordsburg
The article explains the Mexican observance of el posada and related customs around Christmas. It details nine nights of processions reenacting Mary and Joseph seeking shelter, the final arrival at the church manger, and subsequent tamales Enmeladas and church services. It notes Mrs Mendoza and Mrs Salaiz sharing the story with the St Joseph's Woman's Altar Society in Lordsburg and hopes to resume the tradition.
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Joseph
Christ
Jesus
Mexico
Shepherds the Wise Men
St. John
Woman's Altar Society
St. Joseph's Church
Lordsburg
Enmeladas: Sweet Dough Squares Fried in Sugar Syrup
A recipe for Enmeladas describes whisking eggs with sugar, folding into flour with milk to form a biscuitlike dough, resting, rolling, and cutting into 2 inch squares. Fry until brown, then glaze in a brown sugar cinnamon syrup for a glossy finish.
Beta Sigma Phi Christmas Dance At La Fiesta Club
The Beta Sigma Phi hosts a Christmas dance at the La Fiesta Club on Saturday evening December 10. The public is invited to attend.
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Beta Sigma Phi
Letter explains 1955 Truck Weight Law in New Mexico
W P Cater argues the 1955 truck weight law equalizes limits set by the 1943 act and replaces the biased 1943 provisions. He contends the law is fair to all and that highway damage depends on load pressure, noting other states allow heavier per axle or tandem loads.
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New Mexico
Santa Fe
Lordsburg
W. P. Cater
Highway Department
State Highway Commission
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