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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1961
Page
6
In 1937 a Waukegan Illinois minister and residents began an annual twelfth night observance to burn discarded Christmas trees. The practice, aimed at reducing fire hazards, has spread to many communities with carols and orderly bonfires.
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority held its Christmas party at Mrs. Jack Morgan’s home with co hosts Alice Noce Nora Huna and Becky Breedlove. Bobbie Rutland won the bridge prize and Mrs Noce won the Yatzee prize.
The article notes that December 25 was once celebrated as the Sun Festival with twelve days of rites to expel evil. It describes torches bells kettles and a large noise to drive away witches ghosts and demons from ancient times.
Sew-So Extension Club celebrated its December 14 Christmas gathering at the Animas Community Building. Officers for 1962 were installed by Mrs. Adelaide Kerr. Members and guests attended, carols were sung, secret pals revealed, gowns donated to Carrie Tingley Hospital, and a festive room with a silver tree was featured.
Hidalgo County Board of Education invites sealed bids by December 30 1961 for a 1952 Chevrolet six cylinder 30 passenger bus. Bids open January 8 1962 at 2 PM in Lordsburg New Mexico. Sale subject to State Board of Finance approval and bids may be rejected. Bus viewable behind Lordsburg Garage off Second Street West. First publication December 8 1961. Last publication December 22 1961.
Funeral services for Mrs. Carrie Hurst Finley 89 were held Saturday at Heather Chapel. Born April 26 1872 in Edgar County Illinois she died December 14 at Lordsburg after a short illness. She lived with her daughter Mrs Thelma Ross since 1952 and had moved with her parents to southeastern Kansas before marrying William H Finley. After marriage they moved to Kansas City where he practiced medicine until his death in 1932. She remained an active Methodist Church member.
Survivors include Mrs Thelma Ross a daughter Lordsburg one son Harold H Finley Shawnee Kans and one brother Elza Hurst Laguna Beach Calif Three grandchildren and five great grandchildren also Survive. Following the Services the remains were Shipped to City Kans for burial in the family plot beside her husband.
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