Scouts Organize District in Lordsburg Area
A Hidalgo County meeting led by Hugo Olsen established a Boy Scout district in Lordsburg with Lt Col J Cain and Major O B Deming supporting. Rev Joe Emanuel chaired the district, Supt J Mayfield vice chair, Omer P Masters district commissioner, and several men added to district committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ial
Joe Emanuel
M. H. Cain
Hidalgo County
Hugo O. Olsen
el Paso
Cours
J. Cain
Deming
Major O. B
Hidalgo
Boy Scout
Grup
Rev
Supt
J. Mayfield
Omer P. Masters
J. H W. Baxter
Thomas R. Taggart
Harold Scofield
Rev. Krewson
H. Verle Payne
George P. Jeffus
W. D. Hall
H. E. McCray
Claude Sanders
Hugo 0
Copper excise tax to be kept to aid southwest mining
Reported National Advisor seeks repeal of the copper excise tax to boost imports and reduce costs. The move threatens millions invested in copper in New Mexico and Arizona, with mining costs around a pound and regional livelihoods dependent on the tax, prompting protests from affected states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gion
Ord
Southwest
Mexico
Arizona
New Mexico
Methodist Church Service Schedule
Joe Emanuel pastor leads the Methodist Church with Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. League and evening service follow, and a Wednesday practice at 7 p.m. A warm welcome awaits newcomers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Joe Emanuel
Past Baptist Church Announces Sunday Schedule
Past Baptist Church at H Elmore invites all for Sunday morning Bible school at 10 o clock and worship service at 11. The Union meets at 6 39 in the evening with service at 7 30. Wednesday night service at 7.30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mday
Union
Assembly of God and Nazarene Church Services Listed
Local church notices list worship times at the Assembly of God and Nazarene churches. Services include Sunday school at 9 45 a m and worship at 11 00 a m with evening activities at 6 30 p m and 7 30 p m. midweek and prayer meetings are held on Wednesdays and Fridays with welcome messages for attendees.
Bereavement Thanks From the Noling Family
The Noling Family expresses gratitude for the many kind deeds during their recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noling
District Lions Governor Visits Lordsburg
District Governor of Lions Jack Frost from Farmington visited Lordsburg on Friday morning and met with Lion President Tom Mayfield Lion Secretary Harold Scofield and Lion Holt at noon. They discussed Lions Clubs nationwide efforts and district suggestions aimed at benefiting the local club and foreseeing a highly successful coming year of Lionism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loins
Jack Frost
Farmington
Lordsburg
Lion
Tom Mayfield
Harold Scofield
Lion Holt
Lions
Lions Club
Bible School and Church Services Schedule
Bible School at 10:00 a.m. Church Services at 11:00 a.m. Accordion solo by Mrs Krewson then sermon The Duty Of Every Day. Red Rock service at 2:30 p.m. Senior Endeavor 6:30 p.m. Evening Service 7:30 p.m. Duet Mrs Krewson and Mrs Ewing and sermon Cash and Credit. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30. Junior meeting Saturday 9 to 11 for ages 5 to 12.
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Mrs. Krew
Red Rock
Krewson
Ewing
Lordsburg Hidalgo Library board meets amid new encyclopedia case
The Lordsburg Hidalgo Library board held its regular meeting with president Mrs. C C Fuller presiding. Members praised the new Britannica encyclopedia case now in the library and noted the book of the month Embezzled Heaven along with a Readers Digest Reader gift volume. Present were Mesdames Beth El Vernon Fuller Lola Jones Mathilde Johnson Hazel Ewing Elizabeth Bates Pearl Gauthier and Myrtle Tenney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg-Hidalgo
C. C. Fuller
Book of the Month Club
Readers Digest
Mesdames Bethel Vernon Fuller
Lola Jones
Mathilde Johnson
Hazel Ewing
Elizabeth Bates
Pearl Gauthier
Myrtle Tenney
Pythian Sisters Elect Officers at Regular Meeting
The Pythian Sisters elected officers at the K P Hall including Past Chief Mrs G P Jeffus Most Excellent Chief Mrs Gail Weldon Excellent Senior Mrs Vernon Brock Excellent Junior Mrs Dudley Robertson and others. A game night fundraiser at K P Hall is set for Tuesday December 17 with bridge and other games starting at eight and 25 cents admission.
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Pythian Sisters
K. P. Hall
G. P. Jeffus
Gail Weldon
Vernon Brock
Dudley Robertson
John Jeffus
T. R. Taggart
Marvin Pierce
Kay Kaun
Leonard Been
Leo Cohen
December Home Basketball Games Listed
The notice lists December home games for Morenci on the 18th and Douglas on the 21st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morenci
Douglas
Hidalgo county Christmas Seals buyers listed for tuberculosis defense
Early 1940 Hidalgo county purchasers of Christmas Seals include John Ball Felix Gauthier P M McInnis Omer Masters Judy Klement and many others. The notice thanks them and urges prompt mailing of sealed envelopes and continued support to protect homes from tuberculosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hidalgo County
John Ball
Felix Gauthier
P.M. McInnis
Omer Masters
Judy Klement
Moselle Messeecar
W. E. Oakes
Ross Thomas
W Marsalis
Jack Heather
W. F E. Holt
A. G. Carley
F. H. Joy
A. L. Green
Fred Kerr
C. F. Sanders
Tom Shoon
Clara Kimbley
Birthday Party for Charles Ernest Garcia
Mrs. Helen Garcia hosted a birthday party for her son Charles Ernest Garcia on his third birthday last Thursday. Guests included Henry Hall Junior Altuna Ed dy Baron Frances Heldt Freddy Weldon Richard Weldon Jimmy Federick Edward Melendez and the honoree. Afterward they attended a matinee at the Palace Theatre and received red and silver airplane favors. Mr and Mrs B F Allen and sons James and Dick visited Mr Allen's parents in El Paso on Thursday and Friday of last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Garcia
Charles Ernest
Henry Hall
Junior Altuna
Eddy Baron
Frances Heldt
Freddy
Richard Weldon
Jimmy Federick
Edward Melendez
Charles Ernest Garcia
EF. Allen and Sons
James and
Mr. Allen
J. FE. Allen
el Paso
Prine Motor Company Becomes Ford Agency in Lordsburg
Prine Motor Company on East Railroad Avenue takes on Ford Sales and Service plus Lincoln Lincoln-Zypher and Mercury autos. Macvicar and Hageman completed arrangements, with Mr. Prine bringing long auto repair experience to a market long without a Ford agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Ford
Prine Motor Company
East Railroad Avenue
Lincoln
Mercury
Prine
United States
Messrs. Macvicar
Hageman
Mr. Prine
Ford Cars
Jimmy Rooney
Henry Ford
Kerr Suffered Injuries From Accidental Fall on Ranch
Fred Kerr was injured after an accidental fall while repairing a gate on the Kerr ranch. He fractured his left arm near the wrist and sustained head injuries and a bad shake up. He is recovering at DeMoss Hospital and plans to return home in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Kerr
DeMoss Hospital
Kerr Ranch
Edwin Brown begins active Marine service in San Diego
Edwin Brown started his active service with the Marines in San Diego Tuesday morning after marrying Miss Sara Gass on December 3. The newlyweds traveled from El Paso to visit relatives before he reported for duty, with Mrs Brown likely to join him if called to foreign service. The San Diego base is a major Marine installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Brown
Marines
San Diego
Sara Gass
el Paso
Brown
Marine
United States
Baptist Missionary Society Hosts Lottie Moon Week
The Baptist Women’s Missionary Society met at the church this week for the Lottie Moon Week of Prayer with Mrs. Paul Elmore in charge. Next Wednesday the group plans its annual Christmas party at Mrs. W. O. McMenna’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Womans Missionary Society
Lottie Moon
Paul Elmore
W. O. McMenna
Felix Jones Heads to Morenci for new Employment
Felix Jones left on Monday for Morenci where he has secured employment, marking a shift in his work status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Jones
Morenci
Velma Hill Named to State Revenue Staff in Santa Fe
Velma Hill, who has held several notable government posts, joins the Santa Fe based State Bureau of Revenue Income Tax Division where Karl Kerr serves as chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velma Hill
State Bureau of Revenue
Santa Fe
Karl Kerr
Antelope in New Mexico Starve Without Food
State Game Warden Elliot Barker reports more than 100 antelope in northeastern New Mexico are starving due to heavy snows. He estimates they rely entirely on his alfalfa feeding.
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Elliot Barker
New Mexico
Barker
Hildahl H. O. Hildahl Passes at Lordsburg Home
Hildahl aged resident on a Lordsburg homestead died Monday at 7 30 PM after months of illness. Services were held Tuesday at Heather Mortuary with Rev. Paul H. Elmore conducting. Burial followed at Mountainview Cemetery. He leaves a wife and several stepchildren. his daughter could not attend due to her baby's illness. Lordsburg friends extend sympathy to the bereaved.
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H. O. Hildahl
Lordabur
Heather Mortuary
Paul H. Elmore
C. Payne
Sam Gases
Mountainview
Hildahl
Lordsburg
Cureton Party Visits El Paso Saturday
Mr and Mrs George Cureton Robert and Miss Dorothy Cureton and Miss Thelma Poe spent Saturday in El Paso as they traveled from the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cureton
Robert
Dorothy Cureton
Thelma Poe
el Paso
Lions Club Luncheon Highlights Student Skit and Texan Ties
Lions Club meeting led by President Mayfield featured a dramatic skit by two high school students under Miss Stella Dee Shannon. Milton Malone advertised dancing lessons and a playful moment with Malcolm Boswell. Lions discussed season tickets for basketball, Dr. Robert F E Vinson noted as a distinguished resident, and the upcoming Sun Bowl clash on the School of Mines field. Governor Jack Frost visited recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Lion
Mayfield
Lion Joe Emanuel
Milton Malone
Malcolm Boswell
Stella Dee Shannon
Lion Melugin
Lion Holt
Lordsburg
Robert FE. Vinson
University of Texas
School of Mines
Western Reserve University
Western Reserve
Arizona State Teachers College
Jack Frost
Major Gould lauds unpaid civilians aiding selective service
Major Daniel B E Gould of National Headquarters Selective Service System paid tribute on radio to about 66 800 civilians serving without pay in support of the induction effort for 800 000 men. He cited local boards examiners medical staff and advisory groups and praised their unselfish devotion to fair just and humane administration of the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel BE. Gould
National Headquarters
WOL Laat
Gould
Ita
United States of America
America
Ownbys and Mearns Visit El Paso Saturday
Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Ownby, Mrs. W. C. Mearns, Barbara Jeanne Mearns and Mrs. J. R. Poindexter spent last Saturday in El Paso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Ownby
W. C. Mearns
Barbara Jeanne Mearns
J. R. Poindexter
el Passo
Western Reserve’s Sun Bowl link and naming history
Lordsburg resident Dr. Robert E. Vinson recalls Western Reserve University of Cleveland and its name origin. He notes the 1921 naming, move from Hudson to Cleveland, and the university’s link to Connecticut land grants and the historic Connecticut Land Syndicate guiding public schools funding.
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Lordsburg
el Paso
Tempe Bulldogs
Western Reserve University of Cleveland
Ohio
Robert E. Vinson
University of Texas
School of Mines
Western Reserve University
Herald-Post
Cleveland
Vinson
Western Reserve
Hudson
Adelbert Collene
Medical School
England
Connecticut Colony
U States
Honolulu Liberal parcel cost cut in mail delivery note
An all mail special request from Honolulu instructed the Liberal to send three months of copiers by mail. The extra cost of all mail delivery totalled six dollars, so the papers were sent by regular mail at twelve cents.
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Honolulu
Christmas aboard the Navy ships ends in wartime pause
The article recalls a long tradition of Christmas gifts and parties aboard U S Navy ships starting in 1915 with the New York and spreading to others. Sailors and Marines hosted hundreds of local children with a Santa Claus, dinners, toys, and silver shillings, including 126 Scottish war orphans in Edinburgh. The practice is paused as Navy yards close to visitors for security, with hopes it will be revived after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saint Nicholas
Navy Yards
Santa Claus
Hugh Rodman
USN
New York
Edingburgh
Scotland
Bmnes
Boots the dog dies. Miss Helen Chase passes away
Tuesday night Boots a Boston Bail dog named Helen Chase dies after a heart attack. The elderly pet passed in sleep while Mr Chase’s white and yellow beagle Chubby remains alive and wandering the streets to the delight of many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boots
Helen Chase
Boston
Mr. Chase
Claude Wood Retained by Commissioner Rodgers
Incoming official H. R. Rodgers keeps Claude E. Wood as head of the grazing division in Hidalgo County. His local supporters welcomed the decision as Wood continues in the public lands agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Wood
Rodgers
Hidalgo County
Harpham Dies at Ground How Mine Near Silver City
R H Harpham father of Robert O Harpham Hanover school principal died suddenly at work in the Ground How Mine near Vanadium, Sil ver City area. He suffered a heart attack shortly after lunch and died minutes after reaching the surface. Funeral services were held Thursday at the Community church Santa Rita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Harpham
Robert O. Harpham
Hanover School
Vanadium
Silver City
Santa Rita
Superintendent and Principal Attend Key State Meetings
Roy Melugin principal of the high school travels to Albuquerque for a three day session with high school principals to study criteria for evaluating secondary schools and future accreditation. Superintendent Tom J. Mayfield will depart for Santa Fe to join a meeting of superintendents to decide legislation to propose to the incoming State Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Melugin
Albuquerque
Tom J. Mayfield
Santa Fe
Lordsburg Chamber Receives Wide Welcome From Tourists
The Lordsburg Chamber of Commerce received a letter addressed to the U S Chamber of Commerce in Lordsburg. It notes visitors from nearly every state and includes travelers from France Belgium and Australia visiting Lordsburg in recent weeks.
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Lordsburg
Old Time Square Dance Night at Knights of Pythias Hall
Robert Cureton arranges an old time square dance program at Knights of Pythias Hall on Saturday night December 14. The Bradberries provide old time music. Everyone from 17 to 70 is invited to learn dances once popular a half century ago.
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Robert Cureton
Knights of Pythias Hall
the Bradberry
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