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Newspaper

Lordsburg Liberal

Location

Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1926

Page

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Prominent El Pasoan to Wed Santa Fe Girl

On Christmas Day a prominent El Pasoan John A McNabb Jr will wed Dorothy Wagner daughter of Walter B Wagner Insurance Commissioner in Santa Fe The ceremony will be at the Methodist Episcopal church with Dr Waller officiating Dorothy Wagner studied at Farmington Aztec University of New Mexico joined J F B Owens budget office then chief tax commissioner Her fiancé spent twelve years in land and tax work for FE P S W and S P railways and served in the AEF in WWI He led El Paso American Legion last year and will now unite with the Sunsh ine State in marriage

Fi Paso John A McNabb, Jr New Mexico Santa Fe Dorothy Wagner Walter B. Wagner Waller Episeypal Church Farmington

Worthy Matron Hosts Christmas Dinner For Star Officers

Mrs Mildred Townsend Worthy Matron of the local Chapter of the Order The Eastern Star entertained her officers last Friday evening after the business meeting with an elaborate four course dinner at her home. The residence was festively decorated with Christmas trimmings Santa figures and lights. Gifts were distributed to officers accompanied by an address expressing appreciation and love for the officers and the order. The gathering left attendees saying they had a wonderful time that will not be forgotten.

Mildred Townsend Fhe Order The Fastern Star Santa Claus Astern

Sad News for Mrs Asprey Aspr ey Misses Death of Mrs Wilson

Mrs W J Wilson, mother of Mrs Asprey, died at her Curve Tennessee home. Mrs Asprey will not attend the funeral due to the lengthy journey. Death is sad at all times but especially in this season.

W. ©. Asprey W. J. Wilson Curve Tennessee

Bible Thought for Today

A devotional note quotes Ezekiel 34:45 with the line about feeding and gathering the flock. The message offers a brief spiritual reflection and assurance of divine care.

Ezekiel

Patterson Announces Candidacy for Precinct 4 Constable

Thereby announced itself as a candidate for constable of Precinct No. 4, subject to the action of the voters of said precinct, at the January election. A. B. Patterson.

Conner Declares Candidacy for Lordsburg Constable

Chas A Conner announces reelection bid for constable precinct No 4 Lordsburg subject to voters approval in January election.

Lordsburg Chas. A. Conner

Aldrich Honored Guest At Local Booster Luncheon

Ray mond W. Aldrich retiring manager of the Western Union for eight years was honored at a luncheon club meeting. Attendant praise came from Nat Gammon and Attorney A. W. Morningstar who forecast growth for Lordsburg Hidalgo county and praised local schools and Chamber of Commerce. Aldrich pledged to continue boosting Roswell and Lordsburg as the Pan American flight reference was noted.

Raymond W. Aldrich Western Union Nat Gammon U.S. A Roswell New Mexico A. W. Morningstar Lordsburg Hidalgo County Chamber of Commerce Aldrich Lt Weddington Bupt Houser Jeffus Oar C. Booster Prof Goodman

Local and Personal Items Mix Holiday News in El Paso

Commissioner and Mrs Jd C Ownby visit El Paso this week while Mayor Hanner promotes Ordinance No 19. Families and friends travel for holidays and church events line the community calendar.

Jd. C. Ownby el Paso Hanner

Lordsburg Merchants Give Generous Community Gifts

Supt Houser reports donations for all children including two pound sacks of candy nuts apples and oranges. Up-to-Date Grocery donated 400 bags of candy and boxes of oranges and apples Fuller Nicholson gave 40 pounds of nuts Tourist Grocery 100 bags candy one box oranges Ralph P Smith provided one box oranges. What community can do better.

Supt Houser W. P Fuller & Nicholson Ralph P. Smith

Steins Current Events Read by Ben at Mes Weatherpoons

Community notes from the N and T Club meeting at Mes Weatherpoons reveal humorous debates on mining gear and stocking desires. The item mocks religious sects and local mishaps, including a flivver that would not go downhill, a boat mishap near Webbers Roost Hill, and a burned bus front bearing. Merry Christmas.

Mes Reading DDM Trey Pete Perry Ray Mike Tenn Prof Snopes Df M Go Utah Bob Montgomery Webbers Roost Hill Dilelh Mr. Pattison Lordsburg Superer

Joe Niccum a Happy Man

Joe Niccum, praised for keeping his large family together and in school with good results while at the 85 mine, is happy this holiday season as Mrs. Carrie Wall of Warren Arkansas changes her name to Niceum, becoming a devoted wife and mother. His smile shows the pride in the family milestone.

Joe Niccurm Carrie Wall Warren Arkansas Niceum Joe

Students League of Nations Entertainment at Church

A rare program by the Students League of Nations will be held at the Christian church next Tuesday evening. Admission is free, with a free-will offering welcome. The league is praised as a wonderful organization.

Christian Church The Students League of Nations

Pexs La Power Co Displays Artful Window in Lordsburg

A striking window display by the Texas-La Power Co. in Lordsburg showcases electrical goods, highlighting the move into an electrical age with an artistic presentation.

Pexs-La. Power Co Lordsburg Texas-La. Power Co

Santa Claus to visit store for tiny tots Friday evening

WW. P. Hill will be Santa Claus at his store giving a party for children below school age at six o'clock Friday evening just before Christmas. All kiddies are invited.

John Miller Dies in Auto Accident near Santa Rita

S. M. Chase learned this week of the death of his former hardware manager John Miller in an automobile crash in Grant county near Santa Rita. The loss will be felt by many friends across the region.

S. M. Chase John Miller Grant County Santa Rita John

Samuel W McDonald dies at 72 in Little Rock

Samuel Westley McDonald 72 of 1812 Denison Street died at a local hospital at 2 15 a m yesterday. He is survived by son Roy E. McDonald of Lordsburg New Mexico two brothers Gus and Lee McDonald of Little Rock and sister Mrs Arkie Bland of Oklahoma. He belonged to W O W lodge Little Rock and Pinnacle Masonic lodge. Funeral at P H Ruebel Co chapel at 3 p m today Rev Otto Whitington with burial at Oakland Cemetery and Pulaski Heights Masonic lodge to have grave pallbearers.

Samuel Westley McDonald Denison Street Roy E. McDonald Lordsburg N. M Gus Lee McDonald Little Rock Arkie Bland Oklahoma W. O. W. Lodge Masonic Lodge Pinnacle P. HH. Ruebel & Go. Piclors Arkansas Gasette Samuel W. McDonald P. H. Ruebel & Co Otto Whitington Oakland Cemetery Pulaski Heights Arkansas Gazette

Airmen depart for Lordsburg field amid hospitality

A group of Kelly Field service members including Capt. Lyndh Lt Gardner Lt Goulds and Lt Maxwell flew to Santa Monica to trade for Douglas O2 Co then headed toward Tucson but turned back after encountering a snow storm fifty miles out. They returned to Lordsburg where Harold B. Elfe and the Chamber of Commerce secretary hosted a dinner at a decorated table showing strong support for the Lordsburg field and local hospitality.

Harold B. Elfe Chamber of Commerce Wm. KB. Lyndh M. B. Gardner HW. C. Gouldsborough W. A. Maxwell Kelly Field D. Hos Santa Monica Douglas Seta Pete Geecalo Piickett Scott Tucson Lordaburg

College Students From Various Colleges Named

A list of students including Helen Chase Bertha Schofield Emma McWhorter Maurice Trimble Arthur Johnson Margaret Green Ruth Chase Raymond Scott Claude Wood and Pete Chase along with John Mary Clark and Clay Fuller appears as distant or far away in the record.

Helen Chase Bertha Schofield Emma McWhorter Maurice Trimble Arthur Johnson U. of Margaret Green State Normal College Ruth Chase Southern Cal. U Raymond Scott State College Claude Wood Abilene Tex Christian College Pete Chase John and Mary Clark Clay Fuller

Bellevue banker Allen Havens visits former neighbors en route to Phoenix

Allen Havens a prominent Bellevue Michigan businessman and vice president of the State Bank of Bellevue, and Mrs. Havens, visited their former neighbors the editor and family this week, as they travel to Phoenix and the coast for the winter.

Allen Havens Bellevue Michigan State Bank of Bellevue

Separ Man Hosts Radio Dance Card Party

Mr. Tor Cox of Separ entertained many friends on December 4 with a card party and a radio dance. The music came from an Atwater Kent radio owned and operated by Mr. A. L. Green. A dance program was received from Denver and Minneapolis.

Tor Cox Separ Atwater Kent A. L. Green Denver Minneapolis

First Snow Covers County Then Melts Fast

The first snow in many moons fell last night around six, covering the country under an eight inch blanket. In town no snow shovels are available and by later today sunlight will quickly melt the layer.

Christmas Program at Church of Christ

The Church of Christ hosts a Christmas program with morning worship focused on the real meaning of Christmas and an evening New Year service. Attendance encouraged for all members and neighbors.

Court House Corner Stone Laid In Hidalgo County

The newly completed Hidalgo County Court House corner stone was laid with a Grand Lodge of New Mexico A F and A M ceremony. Dr John G Moir led as Grand Master with many officials. Governor rep John B Owens spoke of public records and bonds. Lordesburg High School provided patriotic music. a tin box contained local records, photos, and a Christmas issue of the Liberal. The inscription notes the date December 1 1926 and lists county commissioners and authors.

New Court House Grand Lodge of New Merxico ALB. & A.M John G. Moir Deming George P. Jeffus Cyrus R. Myers Sam K. Gaes Marion BP. Walker Benjamin H W. Cross Drv Malcolm M. Crocker RH. Bramble Ownby Robert M. Reynolds George T. Robinson Robert FE. Keane Albert L. Green Sam H. Gases William W. Barnes Allan W. Morningstar Sylvester M. Chase P.M James L. Wells P. M Ronald A. Egan New Mexico Arthur T. Hannett Moir Court House J. Ownby G. F. Houlston John W. Stuart John A. McNabb, Jr Southern Pacific B. H. Cross Hidalgo County George D. Robernson Grand Jury Hidalgo County Court

Cold Wave Grips Midwest Train Cities With Subzero Temps

Hidalgo County reports a deep cold wave spanning the middle west with cites like St. Paul 16 below, Des Moines 4 below, Crookston 34 below, Hibbing 32 below, Grand Forks 26 below, and Rockford 9 below. The readings show widespread subzero temperatures across several states and regions.

Middle West St. Paul Valentine Neti Sioux City Ouiaha Des Moines Crookston Minn Hibbing Devils Lake N. Dak Grand Forks N. D Winnetka Galesburg Til Rockford

New Grandparents Welcome Helbig Baby in Town

Mayor and Mrs George Hanner celebrate the arrival of Billie Junior as a nine pound baby. William Helbig and Lilly Hanner visited at the Mayor's home and share pride in the newborn.

Mrs George Hanner William Helbig Lilly Hanner Billie Junior

Auto Tags In Lordsburg This Week

State Comptroller deputy will be in Lordsburg on December 27 28 and 29 at the courthouse on Railroad Avenue to furnish auto tags the best the state has seen. County Treasurer Fanle Kerr urges residents not to miss this chance to avoid sending to Santa Fe.

Lordsburg Santa Fe Court House Raitroad Avenue Fanle Kerr County

Lordsburn Lordsbury News: Order Prosper In Build Plans

The passage notes that large cities copy after Lordshare and references plans to build a new hall while Phoenix announces a larger project. The tone suggests a developing order and expansion despite competition.

Phoenix

Episcopal Services at Library Monday Evening

Dr. Sherrin, Episcopal rector, will conduct his regular monthly service at the Library building Monday evening at eight o'clock. The public is cordially invited.

Sherrin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Asprey Patterson 1Ordsburg Allison Paso M. P. Walker Willcox Elbert Jones Vernie Crist Selser W. M. Townsend Brownwood J. L. Winslett del Rio J. 8. Bell Long Beach M. Chase the Christian Church T. A. Lister Frank KR. Coon BE. D. Martin Grand Lodge Mabel Brown Nogales Wilson School McEvoy Hall Malcolm Boswell Grandpa Grandma Trimble Grandma Boswell Steins Ben Joe Niccum Student's League OF Nations Santa ATROF Michigan Church OF Christ Grand Lodge A. F A.M Ict Episcopal Services
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