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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1948
Page
8
A columnist states a plan to devote this week's column to an open letter directed at the Governor, Members of the Legislature, and the highway department. The piece signals a civic appeal urging policy attention and action on transportation issues.
A Hidalgo County resident pleads with state leaders to repair the narrow two lane highway known as the Death Trap of the Country. He cites daily wrecks and fatalities, urges immediate work in 1949, and notes the road carries the most revenue and tourism in the state.
Western Star Temple No. 11 Pythian Sisters met in the K of P Hall and set plans for a Christmas Party and joint installation with the Knights in January. Officers elected included Past Chief Edith White M E C Ima Fairly E S Barbara Galusha E J Ethel Baxter Manager Mary Frances Rice Secy Emeline Richards Treas Pansy Bonar Protector Vera Craddock Guard Ethel Short Pianist Ruth Bishop and Trustee Cora Kirby.
The Training Union of the First Baptist Church and the church choir will sing Christmas carols on Christmas Eve at 7 30 p m The city is invited to join or request carolers to visit homes for free Call 54 with name and address to arrange visits or to attend at the church
The First Baptist church dedicates its remodeled pastorium with a 3 pm service on Sunday December 19 led by Rev. Jack McCullough district missionary from Silver City. The program features hymns readings and a dedication address followed by open house in the pastorium. Evening musical program at 7 30 pm includes a Coronation of the Sun Queen pageant by Mexican folklore with El Paso Symphony Orchestra.
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