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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1939
Page
2
A humorous postscript mocks political figures and the season with satirical character lists. The writer jokes about December warmth backfires, war talk, and a wary mood toward politics while ending with a cheerful Christmas wish.
The Champion 4-H Club orchestra performed on KGLA from Safford last Sunday at three, well received by Lordsburg listeners. Gladys Cox fielded questions about 4-H work, covering the Head Heart Hands and Health while Mrs. Cruse and Mrs. Williams foster the group’s publicity.
A man handed a letter to Southern Pacific Agent F H Daniels on the noon train requesting it be mailed from Lordsburg to Mrs EF Eugene Hart of Richmond Indiana. The note said she wanted a reminder of the play Stage Coach which used Lordsburg as its locale.
Frances Barnwell, once living with her parents in Lordsburg, is highlighted as one of the entertainers from El Paso for this year’s American Legion Convention and appears on the front cover of the 1940 Picturesque Southwest.
Col Fain White King state archaeology director and his wife Mrs Blanch Busey King visited last week. They have been digging a buried city at Wickliffe Kentucky and left a pamphlet rich with details. a free Chamber of Commerce copy is available to any interested reader.
A festive note from Inez celebrates Christmas as a time of vacation joy and goodwill. The author urges carrying Christmas spirit year round, wishing readers a joyous holiday season and a happy new year while noting the upcoming school break.
Wednesday of last week at the Press sub party the game of Chinese Checkers was played after supper. Verna Hea McWhorter Opal Wright and Cal Hill won the First Second and Booby prizes respectively.
Mary Dee with quiet mouth Claude Allen on Piccolo James Codding sings solo Tommy Tall conducts the piece Tommy Tall plays it Bill Shelly praised as best player Charles Crouch holds horn lightly Dicky Allen keeps time Red Winkler chats with Drum Majors from nearby towns
A quirky passage names James Codding by his distinctive flute sound Claude Allen by a pretzel they play with and Betty Been as consistently out of step while a boy teases her about it in a playful scene.
The Athletic Association offers orange and black license plate toppers featuring a Maverick head and Mavericks in the City of Perpetual Sunshine Health and Mining Center. Priced at 40 cents each or two for a dime, proceeds support the athletic fund at the high school. Available at basketball games or by calling the high school.
December 26 at Clifton and December 27 at Morenci feature the final conference game of the season with matches listed for December 24 at Clifton and January 5 at Hatch. Be there to see good games.
A holiday note previews the upcoming January 5 conference game and ongoing school break. The writer mentions festive plans, a wish for a white Christmas, and reminders that semester tests loom after the break. Santa and Christmas cheer color a reflective, locally flavored sports community update.
The Glee Club will go caroling on Christmas Eve after weeks of practice. They aim to spread Christmas spirit by singing favorite carols from house to house, inviting windows to open and ears to listen.
A band has played two benefit shows to fund a trip to El Paso for the Sun Bowl on New Years Day. With proceeds and band funds gathered, members eagerly count the days until they depart for the trip.
Central School hosted a kindergarten and second room Christmas program directed by Miss Barton and Mrs Johnston. The event featured a clever operetta The Mischievous Mouse in Toyland and carols led by Mr Mearns with piano by Mrs Ross.
A narrator struggles with a shorthand lesson filled with confusing abbreviations and a key word persecution. The page of writing proves tedious as they attempt to read and write, finishing with a wishful sigh about Santa and Christmas.
Miss Riddle will spend her vacation in Roswell New Mexico while other Wilson teachers stay in Lordsburg for Christmas. The 4 H Club held a party with games outside and candy and suckers for refreshments. All rooms hosted Christmas parties with gift exchanges and Santa presents. The school attended the Central program Tuesday afternoon and thanked Central School for the invitation. Ramond Granado of the Second.
Vita Villalba spent several days in Virden last week after an injury in a game. She was out of school following the incident and continues to recover.
Lordsburg residents and visitors gather for the holidays with trips to El Paso San Francisco and Midland. Names include Mrs Kerr Evans General Haltthusen Bill Black and Mills Montgomery among others while students and families plan seasonal visits and hospital news appears.
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