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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1930
Page
5
A portrait of a very modest senior boy, about 150 pounds with dark hair, who mixes with all classes, excels in commercial work and singing, and pursues daily merriment while dismissing thoughts of tomorrow. He values present fun and ends days without worry about future consequences.
Lordsburg juniors beat Virden 13 to 12 as Nard 6 and Conner 7 lead. Seniors fall to Hachita 21 to 2 on an outdoor court with Bleauvelt scoring 43 for the losers. A gym rematch is planned.
According to plans, faculty members will be away during the holidays. Miss Johnston goes to Snyder Texas, Miss Ryan to Ryan Oklahoma, Miss Edington to Abilene Texas, Miss Laham to Fasco Oklahoma, Miss Van Kirk to Bonham Texas, Miss Kelly to Deming and El Paso, Miss Dahl to Las Cruces, Miss Laisure to Wichita Kansas, Mr Mearns to Bay City Texas, Mr Davis to Hagerman, Miss Schiefelbien to Pittsburg Kansas, while several staff remain in Lordsburg including Coach Ehrhardt, Cline, Scales, Coyner, Kerr, Chase, Fairly, Green, Tolle, Crandall.
The board of education and Supt. and Mrs. Tolle were hosted to a two course dinner in the new home economics room. Menu included Meatloaf with tomato sauce stuffed baked sweet potatoes celery cranberries molded salad date nut pudding and coffee. A Christmas motif appeared in place cards made by the department girls. The program featured a reading of the Domestic Dame's slogan a solo by Leta Bradberry with Grace Conner on piano and a sketch The Bachelor's Dilema highlighting efficiency of an economics trained girl in washing dishes. Guests toured the building under Mr Tolle's guidance while classes were in session.
The Christmas program for the last day before vacation is led by the seventh grade under Mr. Mearns. Alice Jones reads a segment and the Glee Club sings Christmas carols.
An edit note mentions Obver Associate Editor Sport Reporter General Neparpey and sponsor Tom Bieauwen with listed staffers Louise Ball Nast Puller Hayward and Faye Schilefelbein. The fragment hints at a byline or staff credits on a bygone sports page.
The Mavericy staff thanks patrons and students for support during the year. Special gratitude goes to Mr. Blackburn of the Liberal for space in the paper each week. This marks the first Christmas the Maverick has celebrated with wishes for a wide holiday season.
We extend birthday greetings to Sherman Margery Fairly Ehrhardt Hatloway Hindmin Jones Nard Olney Harper Maline Natividad Morena Aguilera and others born December 14 through 31.
The Wilson School plans a Christmas program at the Azteca Theatre on Friday at eight. Students perform include Give Things to Santa, Acrostics by Primary to Sixth Grades, Cradle Hymn, Christmas Bells, playlets Secrets and Long Long Ago, and Mother Goose Christmas with multiple grade participants.
The Parent-Teacher association held its final 1930 meeting Monday night in the new gym. President Holt was absent and Mr. Tolle led the session. A small crowd attended after a brief business portion before the program.
Miss Marguerite Laisure, longtime English arithmetic and library instructor at the high school, resigns to join the Carlsbad high school English department. The staff and school extend best wishes for her new undertaking.
Missionary nurse in Africa writes home that a lion chased her for over half a mile while riding a bicycle along a jungle road. The letter recounts the peril and endurance during field work.
A playful Santa themed list shows children’s wish items from chemistry sets to slippers and storybooks. Delbert Winter leads a Denver city schools parade entry as students prepare a tree and Chapel Program with songs like Jingle Belle and Jolly Old St. Nicholas.
Haeil Fuller, a junior, is named by the Maverick staff to fill the sports editor post after Flossie Johnson moved to Arizona. The paper notes the position is difficult to fill but believes Basil is competent to bring news.
Heather has installed temporary basketball goals to be used until metal ones arrive. The temporary goals are standard and will be replaced by steel goals described as unmatched in District No 4 once delivered.
Freshmen defeat sophomores to claim the junior high tournament title while eighth grade takes consolation in a close final. High scorers included Kerr Smith Mahar and Wilkerson.
Supt. and Mrs. Tolle hosted a Christmas themed faculty gathering last Saturday. The 22 attendees enjoyed festive decorations, refreshments, and small gifts, reflecting a joyful holiday spirit.
Mrs. Willie G. Gibson of Newark files for divorce alleging her husband was required to attend night school two nights weekly but went out every night instead, prompting the separation filing.
The article argues for a mixed farming system combining cash crops livestock and alfalfa rotation. It highlights manure fertility from livestock stabilizing income and urges readers to invest in cows hogs and poultry while promoting local products including Virden tomatoes and homegrown eggs.
Excerpted remarks from farm families on how books and magazines improve home life during long winters. Women and men describe reading aloud, sharing literature, and the joy of learning as a means to happiness and understanding despite limited travel.
Department of the Interior land office in Las Graces New Mexico announces that Les lie Hope Glover of Animas has filed notice of intention to make three year proof to establish claim to land described in lot 2 3 4 EWWS BM section 1 Township 48 Range 90 W NM P Meridian. Proof to be made before Willard F B Hall U S Commissioner Lordsburg NM on January 20. Witnesses include Charles W H Dunagan John Calpe Holmes Maddox and S R Dunagan all of Animas NM. First published December 12 1900. Last published January 8 1944.
Department of the Interior notices John I Raburn of Duncan Arizona files for three year proof to establish a land claim in Township 168 Range 20 West Lot 4 and related parcels. Hearing before U S Commissioner Willard B F Hott at Lordsburg New Mexico on December 17 1990 with witnesses Wilmer McKelvey Marshall Fetes Charles Martin J V Parks Jr and Duncan Arizona contacts listed. First publication November 24 with final December 10.
U S Land Office Las Cruces NM November 10 1040 announces land sale under G L O rules due to Winfield B Hitter El Paso TX serial 040070. Sale at 14:00 December 2 at the office for tract in sections 20 and 40 township 85 range 19 W NM P M. Highest bid not less than 81.00 per acre, lands mountainous.
Government notice from the Department of the Interior Land Office in Las Cruces New Mexico dated November 15 1990 announces a contest by James V P English of Animas New Mexico against Clarence S Wheeler of Cloverdale New Mexico regarding Homestead Entry No 030420 filed February 4 1927 for land described in the meridian. The contestant alleges non residence and no improvements and asserts the entry may be canceled if Wheeler does not answer under oath within twenty days after the fourth publication.
Massachusetts agricultural college professor cites need to balance human and technical needs in farming. In Springfield, Jack and Wilhelmina Pickles win court permission to change their surname to Pickford after a pousse to drop the old name due to thoughtless humiliating mirth.
The Department of the Interior in Las Cruces New Mexico announces that Santa Fe Pacific Railroad Company filed land selections under the 1904 act. The notice invites adverse claimants and protests to the approval of the selections for parcels in Sky NW Section 32 Township 23 Range 17 W and surrounding lots. Filing period and dates are specified with public postings.
Land Office Las Cruces announces a public sale under Section 2055 1 8 to Hartley Bd Melbronald White Signal NM herms 011995. Highest bid at no less than 250 per acre wins for WYNE Section 12 Township 22 Range 1. Bids close December 10 1900. Register Th May. First pub Nov 24 1900.
Public sale notice under state and federal land laws for a 40 acre tract in Lordsburg Hidalgo County New Mexico. Auction January 11 1941 at 1 AM at courthouse front door bidder deposits five percent and four percent interest on deferred payment Minerals reserved lands may be rejected by the Commissioner. Published October 14 1930.
A legal notice from 1900 1901 contends that Miller challenges a homestead entry in township 64 invoking contest grounds. The contestant claims possession and improvements, and the entrant must answer within twenty days after the fourth publication.
Department of the Interior notices Wil lis H. Walter of Animas New Mexico has filed intent to perfect homestead entries Nos 092771 for Lot 4 and NW Y of Section 7 T 28N R 20W and Lot 4 NW of Section 12 T 28N R 24W. Witnesses listed: C White Henry Adams William Adams John D. Corry all of Animas New Mexico. Register confirms publication.
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