Pioneering aerial survey for Texas Louisiana Co.
J Florian Hoss, field engineer for Texas Louisiana Power Gen, arrived in Lordsburg to coordinate an aerial survey. A Fairchild Aerial Surveys plane from Fort Worth will photograph and map the terrain to determine a route for the 33 kV highline. Once completed, Duncan and Virden will receive 24 hour electric service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Florian Hoss
Gen
Lordsburg
Irs
Lunia
Arizona
Fairchid
Fort Worth
Texas
Silver City Power Company Holds Safety Meeting
Silver City Power Company employees and managers, including C A Slater and W G Conner, gather for a safety meeting after an accident where a worker touched a live wire and was resuscitated by colleagues. The article notes planned follow ups on January 1 and February 1 to reinforce first aid and accident prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Slater
Mauree Conte
Clinton
A. Slater
Bol Poindexter
Slater
Bob
Silver City
Lordsburg
Russian Delegates Visit Lordsburg for Agricultural Tours
Five Russian delegates arrived in Lordsburg on Thursday evening and were hosted by County Agent Lyman Gleason for the night and next day. Commissioner Mr. Stern led the party from New York to tour agricultural colleges in several states, assess sheep and goat industries, and gather farm enterprise information. One delegate managed a 70,000 acre farm in Southern Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Lyman Gleason
Stern
New York
Russia
Drilling Reaches 1102 Feet Near Lordsburg
Drilling at the test well west of Lordsburg has reached 1102 feet, passing brown limy shale. Those in charge remain optimistic about oil prospects despite the depth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Arthur and Harry Johnson Headed to Silver City Sunday
Arthur and Harry Johnson motored to Silver City on Sunday, traveling firm plans and enjoying a day trip as reported in local notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur and
Harry Johnson
Silver City
Department of Commerce Honors Mr Balmforth
The Department of Commerce honors A J Balmforth supt of Caluimel and Arigna Mining Company Branch for meeting with the Committee of Business Men of the United States at 17 centers to exchange ideas and aid national prosperity. The chamber of commerce is advised by the department that he was appointed for his ability to visualize conditions and apply efficient methods to achieve best results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce
A.J. Balmforth
Caluimel & Arigna Mining Company, & Branch
United States
Chamber of Commerce
New Telephone Boss Takes Charge In Lordsburg
Mo A Chamberlain of the El Paso headquarters has brought KR B Morris from El Paso to lead the local telephone operations. Ronald Laundry remains assistant manager with Margarite McClellan as chief operator and the seasoned staff continues. Mr and Mrs Morris plan to move into the former Allen home and settle in Lordsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mo A. Chamberlain
el Paso
KR. B. Morris
Ronald Laundry
Margarite McClellan
Funeral for miner Barney Galloway at Shakespeare Cemetery
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon for Barney Galloway, 28, killed December 2 in a fall at the Miser's Chest mine. Formerly of Coleman, Oklahoma, he had spent years in local mining. Burial followed at Shakespeare cemetery with Jack Heather in charge and John Rice reading the service. Friends spoke warmly of the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Galloway
Miser’s Chest
Coleman
Oklahoma
Shakespeare
Jack Heather
Hey
John
Rice
Lordsburg Mining District Sees Record November Output
In Hidalgo County New Mexico the Virginia Mining District shipped 23366300 pounds of gold silver and copper ores in November an increase of over four million pounds from October. Principal shippers include Miser's Chest Bonney Pacific Copper Anita Copper and Calumet and Arizona Mining. Atwood and Lordsburg Ruth Mining Co. aim to join amid new properties entering the Lime Light. The call invites those mineral minded to Lordsburg for its beds and food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Lordsburg
Hidalgo County
N. M
Miser’s Chest
Bonney—Pacific Copper Co
Anita Copper Co
Calumet and Arizona Mining Co
Atwood and Lordsburg Ruth Mining Company
Siberia
Saturday Bridge Club Hosted by Mrs Downey
Mrs Wm Downey entertained the Saturday Bridge Club at her home with guests Dr and Mrs Paul Austin. Lucile Cox and Benson Nally were married last week in Silver City. James Ritchie and assistants, aiding the Texas Louisiana Power Co crew, left for Yoakum Texas after a few weeks here. Arabella and children Tommy and Rufus Jones remain briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Downey
Saturday Bridge Club
Paul Austin
Lucile Cox
Benson Nally
Silver City
James Ritchie
Texas-Louisiana Power Company
Yoakum
Texas
Arabella
Little Tommy
Rufus Jones
Meeting of Wool and Mohair Growers
A meeting for wool and mohair growers is set for December 18 at the Court House. Roy J. Davenport of the American Mohair Producers Cooperative Marketing Corp will discuss the new Texas cooperative and its ties to the Federal Farm Board and the National Wool Marketing Assn. The Southwestern Mohair Growers Assn approved releasing members from its marketing agreement for larger cooperatives, signaling strong industry shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Roy J. Davenport
American Mohair Producers Cooperative Marketing Corp
Bob Davis
Federal Farm Board
National Wool Marketing Assn
Southwestern Mohair Growers Assn
Court House
Baltimore capitalist praises New Mexico highways
Geo T Phillips of Baltimore retired capitalist and former sea captain praised New Mexico highways to the secretary of the Chamber of Commerce. He stated that New Mexico roads beat any he has found in the Union and challenged highway department critics to reconsider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. T. Phillips
Baltimore
United States
Chamber of Commerce
New Mexico
Skating Accident Causes Broken Wrist at Agreeto Theatre
Malcolm Gammon slipped while skating at the Agreeto Theatre last Saturday night and suffered a broken wrist after another skater fell in front of him. He could not dodge in time and fell over the top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agreeto Theatre
Malcolm Gammon
Malcolm
Popular Young Couple's Marriage Big Surprise
Mr and Mrs John McOnabe of Ani mas announce the marriage of their daughter Johnnie to John Clark of Valedon, which occurred last summer. The union surprised many friends as the couple receive congratulations from the community. Clark is a University of Illinois student, home for Christmas, and Johnnie recently returned from a trip in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McOnabe
Animas
Johnnie
John Clark
Valedon
University of Ilinois
Johnole
Los Angeles
Augustine Couple Plan Two Week Texas Motor Tour
Mr and Mrs J L Augustine left last week for Fort Worth and will visit Dallas San Antonio and other Texas points before returning home, aiming to spend two weeks motoring through the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
J. L. Augustine
Fort Worth
Dallas
San Antonio
Luncheon Club Met Tuesday at Lordsburg Cafe
The Business Men's Lodge met at the Lordsburg Cafe with W W Wilkerson as chairman. Attendees included N J Beck Harry Rosenstein M Eppstein Rev John B Ries Willard Holt H J Conder and Leslie Blackburn among others. Hoss guest speaker noted town improvements and Holt reported a surge in tourist travel. Rev Rice joked about his sermon and church fire. Rice was named next week's luncheon chair at Hidalgo Grill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laggehteen Club
W. W. Wilkerson
N. J. Beck
Harry Rosenstein
M. Eppstein
John 8. Ries
Willard Holt
H. J. Conder
Leslie Blackburn
J. Florian Hoss
Texas-Louisiana Power Company
Lealle Blackburn
Hoss
Willard FB. Holt
Lordsburg
John &. Rice
Rice
John 8. Rice
Hidalgo Grill
Jesus Christ Everlasting Father Sermon at Church of Christ
The Church of Christ announces a Sunday night sermon series theme Jesus Christ Everlasting Father with the pastor urging worshipers to honor Christ. Morning service is at Hed Rock next Sunday with Conners Ranch as meeting place and multiple services listed including Worship 10 00 Evangelistic 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father
Christ
Church of Chrit
Jesus Christ
Paul
Hedrock
Conners Ranch
Church of Christ
D. H. Hadwin
J Florian Ross Arrives To Attend Company Business
Engineer J Florian Ross arrived Monday to handle company business and oversee upcoming projects. He is associated with the local office and plans meetings with department heads this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Florian Ross
Texas-Louisiana Power Company
Geo P Jeffus Visits El Paso on Business
Geo P Jeffus traveled to El Paso this week for business engagements and meetings with local officials.
W. M. S. Meeting At Mrs Corbell Home
The W M S of the Baptist Church met at Mrs Frank Corbell's home on Wednesday afternoon. Attending were Mrs Sam Gass Mrs Hindman Mrs Felix Jones Mrs B E Lovett Mrs Langston and Mrs Herrold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
W. M.S. of the Baptist Church
Frank Corbell
Sam Gass
Hindman
Felix Jones
B. E. Lovett
Langston
Herrold
Methodist Church Services Extend Christmas Invitation
Pastor Rice invites all to attend both morning and evening services at the Methodist Church as Christmas tide approaches. Sunday school is thriving and welcomes new and returning members to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church Services
John 8. Rice
Methodist Church
City Marshal Conner Jails Nine Men Sunday
Nine men were placed in the county jail Sunday by City Marshal Charlie Conner. One was jailed for driving a car without a license, one for carrying a gun, and seven for drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Conner
Conner
Southern Pacific Depot Receives Fresh Coat of Paint
The Southern Pacific Company has painters at the Lordsburg depot this week applying a new paint job. The update aims to improve town appearance and aligns with a paint maker’s slogan Save the surface and you save all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific Depot
Southern Pacific Company
Lordsburg
Chamber of Commerce annual meeting urged for town growth
The Chamber of Commerce calls on men from every industry to attend the annual meeting at the Hollen Hotel on Friday evening December 13th at eight o clock. Members are asked to vote for the best candidates to serve on the Board of Directors and share in building up the town and promoting its appeal nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollen
Chamber of Commerce
Hollen Hotel
Local residents visit and travel notes from Lordsburg area
M. P. Walker of Willcox Arizona was here on business. Alberta Bible now in Tucson visited friends last week. Lewis Green was in Silver City Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Owens went to El Paso early this week. Oil paving proceeds apace. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Augustine enjoy a deserved vacation. J. Hoggett of Animas visited Lordsburg Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Nolan of Alliance Ohio were guests of Jack Allison Thursday. C. J. Caly and family recently returned to Lordsburg after four years in Pampa Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta Bible
Lordaburg
Tucson
J. L. Nolan
Alliance, Ohio
Jack Allison
C. J. Caly
Pampa
Texas
Lordsburg Delegation Attends Safford Dinner Event
A Lordsburg delegation visited Safford for the Safford Chamber of Commerce dinner presided by W. W. Pace. Speeches by W. L. Kelly Perry Cummings and others highlighted upper Gila dam hydro power plans. Musical numbers by Harry Rosenstein and Shelly complemented a profitable visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Pace
Hhe
Merril
W. Li. Kelly
Perry Cummings
Willcox
Mitbuna
Gillon
Arvonas Prohibhiel
Oil
Lordsburg
Walter Searles
Harry Rosenstein
Mins Shelly
Gila
A. J. Batmforth
Hludebakers
N. A. Gammon
T. Kk. Hall
Willard B. Hall
W. A. Short
Victory Dodge
Ley
W. W. Wilkerson
Harry Hosenstein
N. & T. Club Hosts at Mrs Chaos Puller Home
Mrs Chaos Puller welcomed N. and T. Club members to her residence this week. Guests included Mrs Hice and Mrs Lewis in a social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. Chaos. Puller
N. & T. Club
Mra. Hice
Mra. Lewis
Monday Bridge Club Hosts and Local Movements
Mra Jack Heather hosted the Monday Bridge Club with Mra Elbert Jones as substitute. Tom Pendleton of Cloverdale visited Lordsburg on Monday. Sargeant and Mra H D Jones visited El Paso, returning Wednesday. Blanche Anderson and Jim Woods wed last Thursday in Deming. Sr and Mra H W Jones and Mr and Mra F W Estengere drove to Silver City on Sunday. Vera Joineon, Mra Geo Trimble, and friends motored to Silver City Sunday. The Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will host a tea at Mrs Clyde Fuller’s home Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Heather
Monday Bridge Club
Elbert Jones
Mies Vera Joineon
Mra. Geo, Trimble
Bilver City
The
Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Clyde Fuller
Ill Animas man at home with family in Texas
Louis Coleman of Animas is seriously ill at his home. He is with his father and mother Mr and Mrs J Coleman of Junction Texas and his sister Mrs Joe Turner of Rock Springs Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Coleman
Animas
J. Coleman
Junction
Texas
Joe Turner
Rock Springs
Mohair Growers Elect Officers At Southwestern Meeting
L C Knape of Bowie heads the Mohair body with J Keape and W Threadgill reelected as officers. New directors include P M Wing Geo Gaughty and A L Barnett. The group endorsed affiliating with the American Mohair Growers Co operative Marketing Corp which now produces 2,000,000 pounds annually. Meeting set for El Paso.
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Bowie
Ariz
Southwestern Mohair Growers’ Assn
Fred M. Bradford
Alamogordo
W. W. Threadgill
Ei Pass
P. M. Wing
Lordsburg
Geo. Gaughty
Pinon
A. L. Barnett
Deming
American Mohair Growers’ Co-operative Marketing Corporation
Roy J. Davenport
Uvalde
Davenport
el Pason
Hi Paso Post
Flying Angela Makes Second Lordaburg Visit
The Flying Angela arrived in Lordaburg on a Travel Air Monoplane for a second visit last week guided by Messrs Longbrake Paget Kilpa trick and Al Jennings. Jimmie Angel flew into Mexico to oversee mining interests while Mrs Angel stayed at Hidalgo Hotel and enjoyed cross country hikes with F W Buiter of Clifton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angela
Lordaburg
Messrs
Leona Gale and Clarence Stockman Wed in Silver City
Leona Gale of Lordaburg and Clarence W Stockman of Red Rock were married Saturday in Silver City by Judge H T Duncan. The bride was accompanied by her mother Vera Gale and Mr and Mrs Jack Querton. The couple will reside in Red Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mins Leona Gale
Lordaburg
Clarence W. Stockman
Red Rock
Silver City
H. T. Duncan
Vera Gale
Jack Querton
Dorcas Society Meets To Prepare Christmas Box
The Dorcas Society gathered at Mrs. Alex Laurinas home on Thursday afternoon December 5. Refreshments were served as members donated items for a Christmas box to send to an orphanage. A packing meeting is planned next week at Mrs. McQuart era’s home. Attendees included Mesdames Me Whorter Durance B F Woods Hwan LB Woods Johnson Wasson Hadwin Conner Laurinas Konaldeon and Clydadale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Society
Alex Laurinas
Mra. McQuartera
Mesdames Me
Whorter
Durance
BF. J. Woods
Hwan
LB. Woods
Johnson
Wasson
Hadwin
Conner
Laurinas Konaldeon
Clydadale
Morningstar Returns Home From El Paso
At this date we are glad to report that A. W. Morningstar who has been seriously has returned to his home from El Paso and is doing very nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Morningstar
el Paso
Dinner Hosts Wedding-List Guests At Valedon Home
Miss Mary Clark of Valedon entertained guests Wednesday evening with a dinner party at her home. Attendees included Margaret Holt, Jack Allison, Bob Pragle, Betty Jane Spaulding, Dick Tatsch, and Mr and Mrs John Clark. Bridge was played during the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Clark
Valedon
Margaret Holt
Jack Allison
Bob Pragle
Betty Jane Spaulding
Dick Tatsch
John Clark
Christmas Letters From New Mexico Children
A collection of Santa letters from Louise Rice JK Brevns Steins Lordsburg and Malone House readers dated 1929. Children request toys books dolls trains bibles stockings and simple gifts with notes on regular Sunday School attendance and good behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
New Mexico
Santa Claus
Pen Visits Tucson Friend and Former Superintendent
D. S. Pen spent the weekend in Tucson visiting his old friend and former Supt. William M. Wilson now Division Supt. of the Tucson Division, who has been ill for some time but is able to attend to business again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. S. Pen
Tucson
Wm. M. Wilson
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Dept. OF Commerce
Balmforth
Shakespeare Cemetery
Late Mining News OF
Lordsburg District
T. A. Lister
Meeting OF Wool and
Baltimore Capitalist
MR. and
Mrs. Augustine
Lordsburg Cafe
Jesus
Geo. P. Jeffus
BF Paso
M. P. Walker
Lewis Green
M. M. Owens
Mrs. J. L. Augustine
J. Hoggett
Safford
Lothberce
Tom Pendleton
Cloverdale
Sargeant and
Mra. H. D. Jones
Blanche Anderson
Jim Woods
L. C. Knape
Angels
Gale-Stockman
Louise Rice
Dear Santa Claus
Love
Brevns
Dee
Steins
Santa Claus Leroy
Santa
Hathaker
P.S. Santa
Malone House
Main Street
Lordsburg, N. M
Fredaker
Tom
Dolly
Rosemayaker
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