Lordsburg Opens City County Library Corner Stone
The Lordsburg community laid the corner stone of the City County Library after rain delays. Mrs Bethel Fuller chaired the ceremony with the Maverick band performing and Rev J I Brimberry giving the invocation. The history of the library and its growth from a club project to a county funded institution was read and celebrated, highlighting plans for expanded services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Vernon Fuller
WPA
Bethel Fuller
Mearns
America
Robert Prugle
Mrs. Puller
Genchairman
J. I. Brimberry
Church of Christ
Lordsburgh
8. Mase
Urg Woman's Club
Tf Lordsburg
Fuladdress
Chase
Grace Conner
Lordsburg Hidal Library Association
Re Johnson
Libra
Johnson
Maverick
Fuller
M. Chase
Lordsburg
Palace Theatre
F E. A. Rose
Works Proress Administration
Demingbrary
Conner
Court House
A. W. Morningstar
Claude Fuller
Hidalgo County
Liberal Press Adopts Chandler and Price Job Press
A local business adopts the Chandler and Price job press as the latest in printing presses of its type. The move is framed as a boost to the Liberal area’s small business scene and daily opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chandler & Price Job Press
Liberal
Ponite Chandler and Price Press
Trailer house problem grows on interstate highways
A. H. Gardner secretary of the Douglas Chamber of Commerce writes the Lordsburg Chamber of Commerce about trailers becoming a nationwide issue for motorists. He warns they are increasing rapidly on highways and cities along interstates will face a significant challenge in managing them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Gardner
Douglas Chamber of Commerce
Lordsburg Chamber of Commerce
United States
Tea Taper Tavern Junior Class Play At High School
The junior class presents Tea Taper Tavern by Lindsey Barbee tonight at 8:00 p m with a 2:30 matinee admission 35 cents and 10 cents. No reserve seats and early arrivals have choice. Proceeds fund the Junior Senior banquet and involve cooperation with Mr Miller and the grade school prom committee for schoolchildren admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsey Barbee
Miller
Howells Nurses Bigamy Pact Ends In Arizona Wedding
Alfred L Howell a New York businessman traveled to Battle Creek for treatment. He met nurse Eleanor N Steel of Grensburg Pennsylvania. In Phoenix they wed after obtaining documents, with Rev Bryan Hall officiating at Lordsburg and Mrs Hall as matron of honor. They returned to Phoenix to be greeted at the Westward Ho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred L. Howell
New York City
Battle Creek Sanitarium
Eleanor N. Steel
Grensburg
Pennsylvania
Howell
Phoenix
Westward Ho
Miss Steel
Steel
Lordsburg
Claude Wood
Bryan Hall
Hall
Newlyweds' Housekeeping Sparks Move on South High Street
When Mr and Mrs Robert E Witherell left for Boston Saturday, Mr and Mrs Marcus Neelly moved into their new home on South High Street and will occupy it until Mrs Witherell returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E Witherell
Boston
Marcus Neelly
South High Street
Witherell
Hidalgo County Leaders Named for Special Session Calling
Governor Clyde Tingley calls a special session to enact a law aligning with the Federal Security Act. Senator Lee Brown Atwood and Representative Rufus H. Wamel will represent Hidalgo County. regular session in January will see C. C. Royall of Silver City as the senate’s choice after Atwood declined a second nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Tingley
Lee Brown Atwood
Rufus H. Wamel
Hidalgo County
Shoe String
Senate
C. C. Royall
Silver City
Atwood
Engbergs Headed for Central U S Homes
Mrs. Joe Engberg departed on the afternoon train Sunday for Oklahoma City where she and Mr. Engberg will settle while seeking a permanent location in Oklahoma Texas or Louisiana. They were accompanied by Mr and Mrs Ralph Smith Mr and Mrs Thomas E Lyons Mrs Messecar and daughter and Willard E Holt. The Engbergs made many friends during their brief stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Engberg
Oklahoma City
Mr. Engberg
Oklahoma
Texas
Louisiana
Engberg
Ralph Smith
Thomas E. Lyons
Messecar
Willard E. Holt
Engbergs
Judge Ownby Reaches 80th Birthday in Lordsburg
Judge B B Ownby marked his 80th milestone as Lordsburg grew from a shack to a thriving town. A longtime public servant, he will begin a second term as Hidalgo County probate judge on January 1, with his wife known as Aunt Anna commemorating their 56th wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Ownby
Lordsburg
Hidalgo County
Ownby
Anna
Methodist Church Services at Bryan Hall
Church School at 9 45 a m Worship at 11 00 a m with sermon Sir We Would See Jesus Epworth League 6 30 p m Evening worship 7 30 p m Prayer services 7 30 p m Choir 8 00 p m Wednesday all in Bryan Hall led by Pastor METHODIST CHURCH Bryan Hall Pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Epworth League
New Mexico Gasoline Tax Rises Over Twenty Percent
Governor Clyde Tingley cites a state gasoline tax rise of more than 20 percent from last year, the nation’s highest on a 4 percent basis, attributing the increase to the state’s advertising campaign led by the State Tourist Bureau under James A. Bursey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Tingley
New Mexico
James A. Bursey
Lions Club meets with Paul A Samp son on health methods
The Lions Club held a noon meeting with guest speaker Paul A Sampson, renowned dietitian, delivering The Joy of Eats. About 80 members and guests heard the talk and discussed health after. Andy Hernandes, former student and CCC district officer, received strong applause. A motion to postpone Ladies Night until after holidays was made. Lion Jeffus noted Christmas tree and entertainment progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Cub
Paul A. Sampson
United States
Sampson
Liang
New York
Philadelphia
Andy Hernandes
CCC
Grand Junction
Colorado
Andy
Lion Jeffus
Andy Hernandez returns home as honor graduate recalls CCC service
Andy Hernandez, honor graduate of Lordsburg High School in 1932, visits from Durango, Colorado. He served with the CCC as chief clerk and now is a district clerk for the Grand Junction district. Friends say he has never looked better and could inspire local athletes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Hernandez
Lordsburg High
Durango
Colorado
CCC
Grand Junction
Andy
Lordsburg
Social Security Posters Widely Distributed to Offices
The Social Security Board announced posters explaining how to apply for a social security account number. Oscar M. Powell urged employers in Louisiana New Mexico and Texas to display them to aid wage earners registration by January 1. The Business Advisory Council members include Polson Teagle Swope Leeds DuBrus Stewart Kirstein Pilene’s and Linton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Security Board
Oscar M. Powell
Business Advisory Council
Post Office Department
Powell
Louisiana
New Mexico
Texas
M B. Polsom
Fastman Kodak Company
Walter Teagle
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Gerald Swope
General Electric Company
Morris E. Leeds
Leeds and Northrup Company
M. DuBrus
General Motors Corporation
Bryce Stewart
Attend Christian Endeavor at Church of Christ Lordsburg
All young people are invited to a Sunday evening meeting at 6 30 p m at the Church of Christ in Lordsburg. The discussion will cover citizens duties moral obligations to authority and preventing disregard for law and order as part of the monthly consecration meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Church of Christ
Lordsburg
Lordsburg Players Hold Regular Monthly Meeting
The Lordsburg players will meet Monday December 14 at 7 30 pm in the Sanders and Taggart offices for their regular monthly gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Sanders and Taggart
Hotel boom predicted as tourism rebounds nationwide
Joe H. Thompson of Conoco Travel Bureau told the Rocky Mountain Hotel association in Colorado Springs that the hotel industry will see rapid recovery and unprecedented prosperity in coming years. He cited 1936 tourist spending of $9,845,400 across Wyoming, Colorado and New Mexico as evidence of a nationwide travel surge benefiting both large and small hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe H. Thompson
Conoco Travel Bureau
Rocky Mountain Hotel Association
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Thompson
Continental Oil Company
Wyoming
New Mexico
Rocky Mountain
Famous aviatrix visits Lordsburg airport and Hall of Fame
Lordsburg welcomed Bernadine Lewis King world renowned aviatrix and wife of a fellow pilot. A New Mexico native now based in Hollywood she is a top stunt and sea plane pilot who flies with Amelia Earhart in fame. The couple praised Lordsburg hospitality and the station’s service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Aid Pirote
Bernadine Lewis King
New Mexico
Clyde Tingley
United States
Canada
Mexico
Hollywood
California
King
Stinson
Amelia Erhart
Amelia
Fig & Messenger
Toys for Needies Drive for Lordsburg Kids
Charitable drive collects toys candy and gifts for needy children in Lordsburg for Christmas. Items can be delivered to Mrs A L Green chair man child welfare or called at 120 for pickup. Please help ensure every child has a merry Xmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
A. L. Green
Diphtheria Prevention Clinic at Courthouse December 18
On December 18 at 9 a.m. a free diphtheria clinic will be held at the courthouse conducted by Dr Mitchell. WPA Relief and Security recipients are urged to attend along with others unable to afford a family physician. Churches are asked to announce to reach ages six months to school age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Mitchell
WPA
Sunday church attendance rises with two new members
A strong Sunday morning turnout accompanied by two additions to the church. The choir provided special music at the evening service. Plan to attend next Sunday for more sermons and services at 11 30 am and 7 30 pm. Church Reporter.
Clifton Weekend Visit by Mrs Ewan and Family
Mrs. George Ewan Mrs Hanna Mae and Tommy spent the weekend in Clifton enjoying local sights and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ewan
Hanna Mae and
Tommy
Clifton
Mrs. Gammon Hosts Dinner Bridge For Socialites
Mrs. Nat Gammon entertained at dinner bridge for three socialites before guests departed for travels. Among attendees were Mesdames Neelly Egan Day Buvens Allen Austin Lewis Downey and Culberson with Mrs Winters winning first prize and Mrs Egan second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames
Marcus Neelly
R. A. Egan
Marty Day
R. EB. Buvens
Allen
C. B. Austin
Lewis
Tom Clayton
R. B. Clayton
Sherwood Culberson
Ralph Smith
Ernest Short
Frank Winters
W. C Downey
Victor Culberson
Silver City
Sherwood
Questa of Honor
Notice of Termination of Shareholders Liability Bank Note
The First National Bank of Lordsburg announces that under the Banking Act of 1935 the liability of holders of common stock shares will cease on July 1, 1937. The notice meets legal publication requirements in the city of Lordsburg New Mexico and indicates the six month prior publication rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve Act
First National Bank of Lordsburg
Lordsburg
State of New Mexico
U. S
Study Course Sparks New Interest For B Y P U Unions
After a recent two week old study program, B Y P U groups show renewed activity. Last Saturday the association officers visited and instructed union leaders and presidents. An enchilada supper followed at Mr and Mrs G H Gass home with attendees including Mrs Goodloe Ruth Berry Matthews Don Rich Ray Langford Hots Springs Las Cruces and several Gass family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Gass
Goodloe
Hot Springs
Mis
Ruth Berry
H. Gass
H H. Conder
L. C. Henslee
Moore
Ira M. Conner
Shirley Henslee
Flora Rouse
Lucy Gass
Mary Rouse
Gloria Gass
The Power of Example Theme for Sunday Services
Church notices invite attendance with a theme centered on example and influence. Bible School begins at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 6:40 p.m. Evening Service at 7:30 p.m. Evening sermon title Freedom by the Truth. Church Reporter urges ministerial support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Jesus Christ
Local visitors from Tucson pass through on trip south
Mrs. M. P. Walker and Mrs. Homer D. Lininger of Tucson were here yesterday en route from El Paso where they spent a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Lininger own The Lodge on the Desert near Tucson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. Walker
Homer D. Lininger
Tucson
Fl Paso
Mrs. Lininger
Desert
Abdication News Confirms Edward VIII Steps Down
Reports confirm King Edward VIII abdicates, paving the way for his brother the Duke of York to reign. The fate of the former king and Mrs Gipson remains undecided as they face uncertain plans ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward VIII
England
Duke of York
Mavericks Edge Hachita In Season Opener At Central Gym
Mavericks face Hachita High in the Central gym tomorrow night led by DeMons, Estrada, Gurman, and Nicholson. Hachita returns guards Upshaw and Fintely with McCauley at forward as both teams begin the season with hopes for a state championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mavericks
Lordaiurg
Hachita
Upshaw
McCauley
Fintely
Machita
Pierce Tant
Rechstrations At Teachers College Rechstrstrations
Students from Lordsburg and nearby towns enrolled at New Mexico State Teachers College last Monday. Notable names include Miss Tomie Gee A L Conner from Lordsburg and Mises Henste Velma Washburn Lor aine Theda Weatherby Mas Olive Harper Hedrock Mary Jane Brooke Shirley Patten Jean Biddle and Ten Brooks plus H John Nunn of Duncan Arizona. Harper and Biddie posted high fall term grades with AY averages signaling near honors. Conner serves as business manager for The Mustang and will join Mustang athletics and student leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witter
New Mexico State Teachers College
Lordsburg
Uione
Tomie Gee
A. L. Conner
Mises Henste
Velma Washburn
Loraine
Theda Weatherby
Animas
Mise Olive Harper
Hedrock
Mary Jane Brooke
Shirley Patten
Jean
Joan Biddle
Ten Brooks
H. John Nunn
Duncan
Arizona
Olive Harper
Jean Biddie
A. J. Conner
Mustang
Cornell
Contributions List Names for Year Preparations
A long roster of donors is acknowledged with names including Dr. Austin T FB Lyons G Allen 8 M McWhorter J B Allen Preeman McWhorter Lola Beavers P M Mellanis Bert ram Maddox Beth Ball Olney FB Bowman J Behnarz I GC Conner W C Bhella Cueto W HW Small A G W A Short J Craine B J Short J Cunningham H Rolfe Mrs Carson Ena Walter Rh W Cureton L White F H Daniela Willard FE Holt W Downey A Edington C Puller Chas Puller Gerald Puller A L Green F Gauthier G P Jeffus Maye Jones Dewey Jones Allen Koff Mathilde Johnson Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Austin
T. FB. Lyons
G. &. Allen
M. McWhorter
J. B. Allen
Preeman McWhorter
Lola Beavers
P. M. Mellanis
Mr. Bertram
M. Maddox
Beth Ball
Olney
FB. G. Bowman
J. Behnarz
I. GC. Conner
W. C. Bhella Cueto
W. HW. Small
A. G. W. A. Short
J. & Craine
B. J. Short
J. Cunningham
H. Rolfe
Mre. Carson
Ena Walter
Rh. W Cureton
L. White
F. H. Daniela
Willard FE. Holt
W. ©. Downey
A. Edington
C. Puller
Chas, Puller
Gerald Puller
A. L. Green
F Gauthier
G. P. Jeffus
Maye Jones
Dewey Jones
Allen Koff
Mathilde Johnson
Chevrolet Sets New November Production Record
Chevrolet reports November production at 112,220 cars, the highest in 25 years. Domestic output 95,022, exports 12,654, Canada 4,354, total up 3,463 from 1925. Unfilled orders stand at 96,084 as schedules rise to about 6,000 cars daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet
Pee Ee Popes
Port of Entry Reform Aimed at Western States
State Revenue Commissioner John D. Bingaman visited Lordsburg on a trip to California to work with eleven mountain states on a uniform law and regulations for transcontinental tourist traffic. The plan aims to standardize entry rules so a car passing through New Mexico can legally travel in and out of other western states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Bingaman
Lordsburg
California
New Mexico
Ed Clark and Eddie Allen in El Paso Wednesday
Ed Clark and Eddie Allen spent Wednesday in El Paso for unspecified activities. The visit highlights local ties and possible collaboration or engagement in regional events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Clark
Eddie Allen
el Paso
Nurse Marjorie Yoder Begins Two Month Rural Health Practice
Dr. John Mitchell announces Miss Marjorie Jo Yoder a graduate nurse from Hotel Dieu El Paso with training at Western Reserve University Cleveland is in Hidalgo county for two months of rural public health nursing under Hidalgo health nurse Verna Mancock. Mina Vader born in New Mexico attends higher meditation when not teaching. Teresa Jennigen listed as regional nurse supervisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
New Mexico
Hee
Employment Service reports October 1936 placements and applicants
The National Reemployment Service and New Mexico State Employment Service recorded 4.25 placement high mark in October 1936. Private employment led with 2436 placements, public works 1740 on prevailing wage projects, while 14 on security wage projects. 50980 applicants sought jobs by end of October, though not reflecting state unemployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Re-employment Service
New Mexico
Employment Service
WPA
Sania Ani
Distinguished guests visit Lordsburg from Conn and Rome
Dr. and Mrs Theodore Sedgwick of Sherman, Conn, were honored guests in Lordsburg. Sedgwick, former rector of Calvary Church New York, presided at Arthur Brisbane and Phoebe Carry nuptials and later officiated Sara Brisbane’s marriage in New York. The Sedgwick couple are close to ex ambassador Kellogg and General Pershing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Theodore Sedewick
Sheridian
Conn
Sedewick
Arthur Brisbane
Phoee Carry
Calvary Episcopal Church
New York
Sedgwick
Brisbane
Sara
St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church
New York City
New York City. Dr. Sedgwick
Frank B. Kellogg
Kellogg
Gen. Pershing
Lordeburg “Hall of Fame
Bedwick
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Rome
Italy
Rosenstein family visit from Los Angeles to Dallas
Max Rosenstein of Los Angeles visits his son Harry and wife Mrs. Harry Rosenstein after returning from a trip to Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Rosenstein
Los Angeles
Harry
Mrs
Harry Rosenstein
Dallas
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Rive
R Cureton
County Board Commissioners
Pierson
Virden
Tiliatus
Puller
Oma Olney
Library Association
Jed Lordsburg A
J. Cloyd
Berthard
Business Professional Woman's Club
Chamber of Commerce
P. M. Me
Lordsburg Liberal
Premi
Gover Clyde Tingley
Edington
Rodeo
Myrtle Tenney
Virad
Lela Mae Walter
Lions Club
Mrs. Gammon
Nat Gammon
Dinner-Bridge
Robert & Witherell
Mr. Witherell
Emi Ia Crus
Myron E. Powler
Enat
DeMoss
Gmeie
DeMon O Roberson
Ranchesaire
Nicholaoro
Tachita
Pri
Apache
Douglas
Wulver City
Anthony
Tfurley
Liver City
Laa Cruces
Dturley
Tate Tournetrem
Teachers College
Chilistmas Real Sale
Marjorie Yoder
L. A
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