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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1940
Page
3
Court notices inform Sphar and others of suits seeking custody and guardianship, with deadlines in January 1941. Probate notices announce heirship hearings for Jordan estate and advertising bids, executorship for Frank G Cline, and administrator appointments with claim deadlines in 1940.
Bids will be received on December 20, 1940, at City Hall by the City of Urg for specified public works. The notice specifies bid submission procedures and project scope to be announced at the time of bidding.
Probate No. 190 in New Mexico announces Marion Fairchild as foreign executor seeks final settlement and heirship determination for Louise Taylor. Hearing set January 28, 1941 at 10:00 A M in Lordsburg Hidalgo County Court House with objections to the account and distribution of the estate. Sanders and Tagwart of Lordsburg represent the executor.
Homer Brooks as administrator petitions for final settlement and determination of heirship in the Charles M Brooks estate. The probate court in Lordsburg Hidalgo County New Mexico will hear objections on January 23, 1941 at 2:00 PM to determine ownership and distribution among heirs and unknown claimants. Sanders and Taggart attorneys clerk of the probate court.
Animas announces a high school auditorium Christmas musical comedy titled An Hour Before Midnight performed by elementary grades with a high school chorus. The Tell Us A Story Man figures in the tale as a mysterious visitor who shares a secret Christmas story. Mrs Gauthier and Mr Gauthier host, with Santa expected to appear.
A young resident named Daphene Yarbrough earns the town’s praise for her cheerful willingness to type for anyone who asks. Her consistent smile and ready answer “I’ll be very glad to do it for you” make her a beloved helper in the community.
A student diary notes mixed progress in commercial classes with complaints about slow gains in bookkeeping and typing. Some students celebrate high grades while others quit or doubt their abilities despite steady practice and occasional machine errors.
A collection of proverb style lines reflects common sayings on money ambition home and fate with playful twists and rhythm. The fragment hints at social attitude and urban life themes.
December 6 game at Animas between the Ghosts and Hachita Rams ended 23 to 22 after a tight fourth quarter. Ghosts led 14 8 at half, Rams took the lead in the third before a late Ghosts free shot clinched the win. Audience invited for January rematch and December 13 clash with Bowie with ticket prices listed.
Students speculate on Daphene's absence Monday and wonder if a busy weekend caused she to miss class. The message asks which basketball players own the rabbit's foot and notes a win over Haehita. It questions Friday's game against Bows ie and asks where Norene obtained pee cana. It also asks why Phil won't trade names and why the coach conducts a skull practice after each game.
A speculative name swap describes Charles as a Pigrett rather than Hoggett and Norene as a Beaver not a Martin, with each character adopting an alternate surname. The passage defines a polecat as a cat to be killed with a long pole, the longer the pole the better.
The note hints at holiday flirtations among girls and boys, mentions gift exchange drawings with Phil and Celia, Norene eyeing a glasses wearers, and a planned program on Wednesday December 11 titled Christmas Isn't so Merry. Leo and Erma PD. remain the talk of the page.
W H S Eagles opened the season with three basketball games all ending in ties two against Duncan 26 26 and one against Clifton 29 29 that was decided in a playoff with the Eagles victorious Edith Smith celebrated her December 5 birthday with a surprise party while Mrs Ella P Jones hosted the T N T Club on December 5 helping sick neighbors and the Flower Club met with Mrs Byron Farnsworth for quilting and flower care talk Mrs Rachel Jensen prepared refreshments before departing for Los Angeles to visit daughters Carmel and Burta.
The article celebrates soup as comforting and versatile, praising both classic and novel flavors. It offers several mixed soup recipes such as Chicken and Cream of Mushroom Soup, Cream of Mushroom and Pea Soup, and Cream of Tomato and Chicken Soup with simple steps and serving guidance.
Silver City visitors join Virden activities as Darrold Lines hosts Bird Club guests for a birthday party. The Womans Club, Sunday School officers, and Virden Old Gang events unfold with games, refreshments, and Christmas candy boxes for missionaries. Lucile Merrell, now Mrs Graham of El Paso, becomes a mother.
Lt Col M H Cain of the 63rd Regiment of Coast Artillery, visiting the Chamber of Commerce, spoke with two Belgian residents who complimented him on his World War II bomber past. They recalled Ghent and Brussels and enjoyed a pleasant exchange.
Mrs. P. M. Chase and daughter Jane along with Mrs. S. M. Chase Mrs. W. E. Conner and Lucy Salas spent Tuesday in El Paso for the day.
H J Grimes, president of Banner Mining Company, arrived Sunday afternoon with Supt. Be Bowman on business linked to Clifton. He urges a definite settlement of the excise tax on copper to protect the Mountain States mining industry from repeated battles to sustain a key western industry.
Oklahoma druggist touts Adlerika as a laxative with six carminatives for quick bowel action. Claims 16 years of use and urges customers to get AdlemiKa today from Eagle Drug Co.
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