Lordsburg Dedicates New City Hall With Corner Stone Ceremony
The Lordsburg cornerstone ceremony for a new City Hall occurred Friday December 13 with band music and city officials present. Mayor DeMoss spoke on progress funded by WPA grants and a strong civic spirit, noting water system upgrades and future highway plans to connect Lordsburg with regional routes. A sealed box with local documents was placed in the cornerstone.
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E. C. DeMoss
Lordsburg
WPA
Maverick
Supt
R. A Palm
W. C. Mearns
Elitc
Chamber of Commerce
Willard E. Holt
T. A. Phillips
Church of Christ
Lordaburg
WPRA
Eitizens
Village of Lordsburg
United States
Water Department
Works Progress Administration
Santa Fe
Jack Heather
Rose
W. H. Shillito
BE. C. DeMoss
Lordsburg Liberal
Fl Paso Times
More Registered Bulls For Our Bie Cowmen
This week the Winston brothers of Snyder Texas sent twenty four registered bulls. Two bulls will serve as herd sires with Edgar Cureton’s registered cows. Cureton also received a two year old at 1600 pounds and a ten month old at 850 pounds. Dick Cureton holds eleven bulls, C. C. Martin eight, Harry Day four, and Ed Cureton one. The shipment boosts New Mexico stockmen efforts praised by Dr. Black and J. A. Wallace.
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Winston Brothers
Snyder Texas
Edgar Cureton
Dick Cureton
C. C. Martin
Harry Day
Ed Cureton
Dr. Black
State College
J. A. Wallace
Department of Agriculture
New Mexico
Herford
Lordsburg Livest Town Visit Sparks Western Pride
Mrs. Mamie Lillard Johnson of Phoenix Arizona visited Lordsburg this week meeting old friends and telling Liberal representatives that Lordsburg is the liveliest town of its size she has seen in the west.
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Mamie Lillard Johnson
Phoenix
Arizona
Lordsburg
Local Post Office Window Hours Extended
All windows at the local post office will be open until 6 p.m. Saturday December 21. No packages will be delivered on that day.
Mr and Mrs Tom Reid Visit from Steins Pass
Mr and Mrs Tom Reid and Gaughter of Steins Pass visited Sburg on Saturday.
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Tom Reid and
Gaughter
Steins Pass
Sburg
Fine Work By N Y Administration In Hidalgo County
The National Youth Administration operates in Hidalgo County under county chairman Mrs Ena Walter. Fourteen students receive employment to continue school with eight living in Lordsburg. Administration Associate Hubert Y Atherton praises the work, noting it is unpaid.
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National Youth Administration
Hidalgo County
Ena Walter
New Mexico Relief and Security Authority
Lordsburg
Hubert Y. Atherton
Walter
Up-to-Date Liquor Company Receives Carload of Whiskies
The Up-to-Date Liquor company has received a full carload of choice whiskies including Old Taylor Hill and Hill Milwood Kentucky Colonel Oild Log Cabin Taron Tavern and other famous brands. They also offer a full line of wines brandies cognac and all choice liquors. The Railroad Club will carry these brands permanently at their bar.
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Old Taylor
Hill and Hill
Milwood
Kentucky Colonel
Taron Tavern
Railroad Club
Postal receipts beat last year's full year total
Postal receipts at the local post office for the first eleven months of this year exceeded the entire twelve months of last year, signaling stronger mail volume and revenue growth.
County 4 H Club meetings report colorful craft progress
Monday meetings across Lordsburg and nearby areas covered home improvement sewing and food demonstrations. clubs planned monthly crafts, apron patterns, stuffed animals, and a Christmas program, with plans for next gatherings and member transfers noted.
Getting Along Fine
J. D. Atkinson of Animas and Mrs. Marshall Simms of Clifton are at DeMoss hospital and both are doing very nicely.
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J. D. Atkinson
Animas
Mrs. Marshall Simms
Clifton
DeMoss Hospital
Date for Presentation of Play Changed in Lordsburg
The Hidalgo Players announce the play Guess Again will now be shown December 23 at 8:00 PM in the School. A list of characters and cast members is given, including Janet and Bill played by Samuel H. Gann and Lee Ruth Woods, with supporting roles by Mildred Conner, Margaret Clark, Glenn Moses, and others. Tickets urged early for what the article calls the best home talent play.
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Guess
Lordsburg
Hidalgo
Samuel H. Gann
Lee Ruth Woods
John Ball
Janet
Bill
Tom Bleauvelt
Chimes
Porter Waldo
M. Cocet
Skinner
Winnifred Lahvan
Dora Mae
Monty Moses
Olive Ordway
Mildred Conner
Ima Pairly
Pratt
Erwin Ewan
Bd Menser
Harold Beafield
Lulu Perkins
Nadine Pararr
Jones to Take Over Big Rollins Cattle Ranch
Vibert L. Jones longtime Ritter-Walker manager plans to assume control of the Rollins cattle ranch northwest of Lordsburg with his family early next year. Miss Dorothy Walker will serve as bookkeeper at the Hidalgo garage overseeing Ritter-Walker interests. The move keeps the family nearby Lordsburg and well regarded locally.
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Vibert L. Jones
Ritter- Walker Company
Texaco
Hidalgo
Big Rollins
Loresburg
Dorothy Walker
Ritter-Walker
Lordsburg
Lordsburg Orchestra to Back Guess Again Comedy Drama
The Lordsburg School Orchestra will perform music for the comedy drama Guess Again on Monday evening on the High School stage. Popular songs operetta hits and semi classics will be played during the overture and between acts.
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Lordsburg
Acta
Edwin DeMoss Named All-State Center Despite Limited Games
Edwin DeMoss received All-State honors as a center by state coaches. He played the position in only three games, yet earned the selection for his performance.
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Edwin DeMoss
Edwin
Christmas Seals Pur chasers List and Appeal
A list of Christmas Seals purchasers is released led by Mrs C B Austin with many individuals and businesses named. The notice urges prompt remittance of seal money as the effort supports those in need and marks Mrs Austin as chairman for the Christmas Real Sale.
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W. L. Arnold
John Augustine
C. B. Austin
R. BE. Buvens
C. Cochran
W. C. Downey
Chas Puller
C. Puller
Felix Gauthier
A. L. Cheen
Roy Hoard
Chas
Johneson
Miss Mae Jones
Earle Kerr
R.A. Paim
G. L. Ross
W. H. Small
Climiamas Real Sale
Christmas Services at Methodist Church
The Methodist church held a Christmas program with 11 a.m. services including silent prayer, hymns such as Joy to the World and Silent Night, scripture Luke 2, and anthems by Berman and Pearis. Church School at 9:45 a.m. and a 7:00 p.m. White Christmas program followed at the church.
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Pearis
Berman
Bethlehem
Thomas
Gruber
Glen Ross
Claude Puller
Mrs Rogers To Move Into New Home On Second Street
Mrs Willie Rogers will soon inhabit an attractive new four room residence on Second Street. The house is near completion and built by contractor Jack Heather.
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Willie Rogers
Second Street
Jack Heather
Annie Oakley at Palace Theatre Dec 2021
The article touts Annie Oakley as a famed rifle champion in a period show and announces Barbara Stanwych starring in a heart touching role at the Palace Theatre on Friday and Saturday in December 2021.
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William F. Cody
Christmas Program by Nazarene Church School
The Nazarene Church school presents a Christmas program Tuesday evening December 24 at 7 30. The program features carol singing recitations and drill work by the children and special music by Mrs T B Williams orchestra. The public is invited.
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The
Nazarene Church
T. B. Williams
Toys Still Wanted for Boy Scout Toy Drive
Community appeal calls for collecting old toys to donate to a Boy Scout drive so needy children can share in a joyful Christmas season. Local organizers urge residents to bring usable items to designated drop-off points before the deadline.
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Boy Scout
Nazarene Church Services Scheduled This Sunday
Regular services at the Church of the Nazarene include Sunday Bible School at 9 45 am, sermon at 11 am on Why the Incarnation, and Evening Evangelistic message at 7 30 pm. Pastor P L Stanton extends a hearty welcome to all.
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Church of the Nazarene
P. L. Stanton
Help Child Welfare Food Baskets For Christmas
The Child Welfare Committee seeks donations of food or money from Lordsburg citizens to assemble baskets for needy families during Christmas. Sponsored by the Woman's Club, past efforts by the town have relieved distress and are expected to continue this year.
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Lordsburg
Woman’s Club
Christmas Luncheon Highlights Wednesday Sewing Club
Mrs Freeman McWhorter Mrs K Leonard and Mrs Crawford Mearns hosted a Christmas Luncheon for the Wednesday Sewing Club at Mrs McWhorter’s home. Decorations included a Christmas tree and lighted candles. Guests and members included Mesdames Tom Clayton Sherwood Culberson Pete Chase Glenn Moses George Cureton L B Scott Howard Deaton Arthur Shoemaker Walter Boswell and Misses Ima Fairly Joanna Bounds. After lunch gifts were exchanged.
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Freeman McWhorter
K. Leonard
Crawford Mearns
Walter Boswell
Ima Fairly
Joanna Bounds
Work On Bonney Road To Begin In Short Time
A WPA assistant administrator confirms that after completion of a Hidalgo County project in January, Bonney Mine Road construction may start when relief labor is available. The letter to Mayor BE. C. De Moss and F. G O. Healy notes district director FE. A. Rose’s update and supports approval for active construction.
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BE. C. DeMoss
F. G O. Healy
WPA
FE. A. Rose
Deming
Hidalgo County
Bonney Mine
Death of George W Gephart at 72 in Silver City
George W Gephart aged 72 died Saturday morning at his Silver City home after illness. Born in Bedford Pennsylvania he spent years in Lordsburg where he ran an insurance office and served as Townsend Club president. Survived by widow and two sons Robert Gephart of J C Permey Co Lordsburg and Harry Gephart a New Mexico State Teachers College student burial in City cemetery funeral home services held at Hinman.
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Silver City
George W Gephart
Gephart
Lordsburg
Bedford
Robert Cephart
J.C. Permey Co
Harry Gephart
New Mexico State Teachers College
Hinman’ Funeral Home
City Cemetery
Hm M. Reynolds
Dee Hall
Ned Abraham
W. M. Cox
Bilver City Daily Press
Nils
Townsend Club
Woman's Club Extends Thanks for Lions Club Benefit
The Woman's Club expresses gratitude to John Clark Up-to-Date Gro Ritter Lumber Hidalgo Hotel and Grill for their contributions to a recent function entertaining the Lordsburg Lions Club. Members appreciate the valuable cooperation and assistance shown by those individuals.
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Woman's Club
John Clark
Gro
Ritter Lumber Company
Hidalgo Hotel and Grill
Lordsburg Lions Club
Couple Neil Cox and Johnny Cox wed in Gila Bend
Mrs. Lee Neil and Johnny Cox, both of Gila Bend, were married on Saturday. The couple was attended by Mr and Mrs. Floyd D. Burleson of Gila Bend. The ceremony was performed by Judge Marcalias in his office.
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Lee Neil
Johnny Cox
Gila Bend
Floyd D. Burleson
Marcalias
Opening Night Basketball Sparks Local Interest In District Game
Local fans are excited for tonight’s district opener on the home court. A fast preliminary between Marshall Puller’s Partners and Myles Cohen’s Pawnbrokers starts at 7 30 with Maurice Epstein refereeing. Hachita, a district four team, is reportedly strong. student prices 15 cents, adults 36 cents. Reason tickets on sale priced 1.00 for students and 2.50 for adults.
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Marshall Puller
Myles Cohen
Maurice Epstein
Hachita
Aculta
White Christmas program at Methodist Church services
The Christmas program at the Methodist Church Sunday at 7 o clock features white gifts for the King. Mary angels wise men shepherds and nations gather at the manager. offertory supports Methodist Home at Waco Texas and local needy cases. Baskets at the door invite food and clothing donations.
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Methodist Church
Mary
The
Angles
Wise Men
Shepherds
People of All Nations
Waco
Texas
Rainbow Girls Quilt Drawing At Palace Theatre Saturday
The Rainbow Girls hold a single drawing for a quilt at 4 15 PM Saturday night at the Palace Theatre. The winner will receive the quilt whether present at the theatre or not.
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Palace Theatre
Virden 3-C Camp Hosts Lions at cordial luncheon
Virden 3 C Camp welcomed Lions at a luncheon featuring Commander Dex Ing, Camp Superintendent L G Griffith, and officials including Dr Myers. The event showcased camp goals for national benefit, with entertainment from the Ramblers Band and a poetry piece by Mrs. C D Martin. Lions President Riese highlighted federal payroll figures and invited continued access to Lordsburg.
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Lordeburg
Hriever
L. G. Griffith
Unata
LA. Ray ©. Embree
Myers
Leo C. Houghton
Harrison L. Cleary
Hidalgo County
C.D. Martin
Jook
Amile
Clear Bay
Lion
Riese
Virden
Lordsburg
Department
Mrs Cecilia Federick Supervises 44 Women
In Lordsburg the WPA office employs forty four women under Mrs Cecilia Federick. They have eleven sewing machines and quilt frames to produce clothing and quilts for those in need. Each worker earns forty dollars a month and gains skilled instruction for future work.
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Lordsburg
WPA
Cecilia
Washington
Strong New Law Firm Formed by Sanders and Taggart
The copartnership of B. Forrest Sanders and Thomas R. Taggart, recent arrivals from Albuquerque, forms a strong law firm for this part of the state. Sanders is noted for his attainments while Taggart, a 1932 UNM graduate with an LLB from the University of Texas, is described as energetic and principled.
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B. Forrest Sanders
Thomas R. Taggart
Albuquerque
Sanders
Taggart
University of New Mexico
University of Texas
P D Move Machinery to Douglas Plant
The Phelps-Dodge corporation moves all C. and A. properties machinery to their Douglas plant. Mr and Mrs John H Clark dismantle their home and relocate it to Lordsburg, converting the Dr C B Austin property on Main Street into a duplex apartment.
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Phelps-Dodge Corporation
C. and A
Douglas
John H. Clark
Lordsburg
New Lordsburg Airport Commander Named
Sgt. John Drenseck replaces Sgt. Jones as the new commanding officer of Lordsburg airport arriving December 14. He and his wife and daughters Dora Lee and Peggy Loraine will enroll in Lordsburg Public Schools while the Drensecks settle in at the War Department quarters. Drenseck, with 16 years in the Army Air Corps, previously served at Kelly Field and Fort Bliss and hopes to provide efficient service to the Army and community. Upon arrival he presented Secretary Molt with a pair of solid gold wings in tribute to Lordsburg airport sponsorship.
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John Drenseck
A. C
Lordsburg
War Department
Jones
Biggs Army
Port Bliss
Drenseck
Dora Lee
Peggy Loraine
Air Corps
Hiawali
Washington
Kelly Field
Ft. Bliss
Army
Sgt. Jones
Molt
Community Christmas Tree Proposed by Lordsburg Lions Club
Lions Club members in Lordsburg discuss the annual community Christmas tree with business and professional men contributing funds to fill eight hundred candy bags. A program is set for December 24 at 2:00 pm in the Central Gymnasium, with the public invited.
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Lions Club
Lordsburg
Lion
Ross
Central Gymnasium
Family travels from Lan ing Michigan to Lordsburg
A family of eight from Lan ing Michigan visited Lordsburg this week. They spoke with Secretary Holt of the Chamber of Commerce about Michigan affairs while a Denver businessman, hearing of Lansing, claimed the city was named after his wife's grandfather who built the first corduroy road between Lansing and Detroit.
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Laning
Michigan
Lordsburg
Holt
Chamber of Commerce
Denver
Lansing
Detroit
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