Deming natural gas expansion and tax implications analyzed
The piece discusses Deming adding natural gas service with 250 to 450 meters, funding $7,000 for mains, and wholesale gas via El Paso Natural. It compares Lordsburg and Deming setups, considers municipal ownership vs private builds, and notes tax implications for county, state, and school districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deming
Com
FL Paso 1
Dem
Paso Natural
County Public Service Company
el Paso Natural Gsume
Yurg
Lordsburg
Community Public Service
Silver City
Mavericks Face Douglas In New Year Basketball Clash
The Mavericks prepare for a New Year Eve high school game against Douglas at Central Gymnasium after a Christmas break. Coach Pi plans starting guard and forward spots, while Estrada and Guzman compete for key forward roles as the team builds fitness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maverick
Douglas
Nmasium
Duncan
Mavericks
Arizonals
Doug
Ben
Ach Pierce
Maverick Center
Refrom
Don
Estrada
Een Guzman
Castle
Nchez
Hill Cureton
Hill
Ton
New Books At Lordsburg Library
The Lordsburg Hidalgo Library adds many titles for all ages including A Vagabond Journey Around the World and The Saga of Billy The Kid. Also featuring On the Trail of Grant and Lee a dramatic account of Abraham Lincoln with notes on his birthday legal status and emancipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg - Hidalgo
Frank
Wiles
Herzberg
Proctor
Green Pastures
Connelly
Markus
Rio Grande
Perguvon
Heyward
Coffin
Smith
Palgrave
Sam Bass
Wayne Gard
Wayatt Farp
Stuart No Lake
Billy the Kid
Walter N. Burns
Kipling
Wiggins
Byrd
Uncle Remus
Farris
Civ
Teardale
Grant and Lee
Frederick Treavor Hill
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Lola J. Graham Elected Hatch Sun Bowl Princess
Lordsburg residents celebrate Lola Jane Graham being chosen Sun Bowl princess for Hatch. She grew up locally and may win queen honors. Mrs J D Crouch of Los Angeles visits Scofield home. Mrs Cleo Kunze calls on Lordsburg friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola J. Graham
Lordsburg
Lola Jane Graham
Hatch
J. D. Crouch
Los Angeles, Calif
Scofield
State Income Tax Statistics from New Mexico records
State Income Tax Statistics from the Income Tax Division show 1935 net taxable income totaling 11,354,730.55 dollars, up 39 percent from 1934. data cover 3787 residents, 134 domestic corporations, 140 foreign corporations, fiduciaries and partnerships, and overall tax assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Revenue
Taxpayers Association of
New Mexico
Myron Fowler Shot By Two Highway Bandits
Word was received yesterday announcing the shooting of Myron Fowler by a couple of highway bandits near Graham Texas. Fowler was sleeping in his car when the bandits broke in and fired a shot that struck him in the abdomen. Mrs Fowler flew from Tulsa Oklahoma to Graham to be with her husband and his Lordsb urg friends hope for his speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron Fowler
Graham
Texas
Myron
Bandite
Christmas 1936 Greeting from James A. Farley to Judge Ownby
A New York to Judge B B Ownby letter wishes Merry Christmas and expresses hope that 1937 brings joy, signed by James A Farley, chairman of the Democratic National Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
B. B. Ownby
New York City
James A. Farley
Democratic National Committee
Lordsburg Hosts Kellogg's 80th Birthday Visit
David Bryn-Jones of Carlton College and party traveled from Minnesota to Lordsburg to see former ambassador Frank B Kellogg on his 80th birthday. The group includes Mrs Bryn-Jones and Ross Berg with children Marion and Thomas. The Kellogg party will travel to Pasadena by train after several weeks here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
David Bryn- Jones
Carlton College
Northfeld
Minn
Bryn-Jones
Ross Berg
Marion
Thomas
Frank B. Kellogg
Pasadena
Kellogg
Marion Berg
Rosserg
Statesman
Berg
Minnesota Statesman
Farm Dams Conserve Both Soil and Water
Conservation Service urges soil and water protection through earthen farm reservoirs. Dams can cross drainage lines or form depressions fed by streams. labor and equipment are main costs. Emphasize ample spillways, protect watersheds with vegetation, and use settling basins and check dams to limit mud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil
the Conservation Service
Soil Conservation Service
Old Time Dance at Steins on New Year’s Eve
An old time dance is planned at Steins on December 31 inviting everyone to attend New Year’s Eve celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steins
More Pride in Cars Boosts Christmas Accessory sales
Chevrolet Parts and Accessories Manager M. D. Douglas reports rising demand for car extras as owners buy radios heaters defrosters clocks and vanity mirrors as Christmas gifts. Dealers offer complete Chevrolet engineered lines at attractive prices with gift wrapping and optional cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Douglas
Chevrolet Parts
Mr. Douglas
Douglas
Chevrolet
District Health Officers Demonstrate Lab Techniques
Dr. J. C. Mitchell district health officer for Hidalgo Luna and Grant counties led a Monday demonstration of laboratory techniques for a group of nurses. The session at the Hidalgo county health office included Miss Verna Hancock and Miss Marjorie Jo Yoder assisting, with attendees from Silver City Deming Lordsburg and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Mitchell
Hidalgo
Luna
Grant Counties
Court House
Verna Hancock
Marjorie Jo Yoder
Mitchell
Opal Lee Forrester
Silver City
Mary Stewart
Mary Stewart, Deming; Lydia Thompson, Deming; Rae Bonitta
Lordsburg
Theareas Jenniges
Rosemarie Bonitta
Lordsburg Hospital
Thanks for help after death of husband and father
Mrs. Frank W. Jones and family thank kind friends and neighbors for aid and sympathy during their deep affliction caused by the death and burial of their husband and father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prank W. Jones
District Manager Attends Funeral Rites in Blossom
District Manager George Johnson of Community Public Service visits Blossom Texas to pay last respects to his father, a prominent citizen of the Lone Star state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Johnson
The
Community Public Service Company
Blossom
Texas
Xmas party winds up year for N. and T. sewing club
The N. and T. sewing club met at Mrs. Harry L. Beofield’s home for the annual Xmas party. A four course luncheon preceded gift exchanges from a joke Xmas tree with red sock favors and a balloon toy. Prizes went to Mr. Marshall for the largest balloon, and Mrs. A. L. Green gave each guest a small girl doll with verses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. and
T. Sewing Club
Harry L. Beofield
Joella Birchfield
George Trimble
W. H. Small
8. M. Chase
A. L. Green
J. F. Allen
G. P. Jeffus
BE. Allen
Lewis
Chas, Puller
Albert Jones
Bryan Hall
C. J. Crouch
Lettle Marshall
Lilian Weldon
Bertha Scofield
W. Hi. Small
Sadie Small
8. E. Allen
Lillian Weldon
Mercury
Texas
Mrs A l Green Hosts Sadie Small Circle Luncheon
Mrs A I Green entertained the Sadie Small Circle of the Methodist at a one o clock luncheon last Friday. The regular business meeting followed in the afternoon. Attendees included Mesdames George Trimble Chas Puller H Scofield W W Scott KR B Lundgren B M Chase Bryan Hall and the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. l. Green
Sadie
Methodist
Mesdames George Trimble
Chas. Puller
H. Scofield
W. W. Scott
KR. B. Lundgren
8. M. Chase
Bryan Hall
Community Contributors List Names and Roles
A long roster of individuals and contributors is acknowledged, including Doris Wright John Johnson C A Eckert Helen Johnson Ruth Carmichael C F P Sanders and many others. The list names donors organizers and supporters across diverse groups with Mathilde Johnson as chairman.
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Doris Wright
John Johnson
C A Eckert
Helen Johnson
Ruth Carmichael
C. F P. Sanders
J. H. Roberson
T. Burruss
R. B. Lundgren
Messecar
Isaac van Meter
W. E. Holt
Pony Lh Ree Kent
John Clark
Paul Stanton
R. E. Morris
Boyd Maddox
Katy Hall
Emma Muir
Ross Thomas
Clarence Martin
Richard Power
Mathiide Johnson
Mrs Nora Ownby Improves After Week of Illness
Mrs Nora Ownby has been seriously ill for the past week but is now much improved according to relatives and doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Ownby
Mrs Fuller's Recital Delights Otis Audience
Mrs Claude Puller presented a notable piano recital at the Methodist church Thursday evening. The program featured students interpreting works by Handel Mendelssohn Beethoven and more with Mrs Hazel Ewing and daughter Anna Beth performing together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Claude C. Puller
Methodist Church
Otis
Williams Henry Alexander
Pat) Martin
Sarah
Dixie
Orin
Crow’ Williams
June Clege
the Harp
Rubert Anna Beth Ewing
Spring Song
Mendelasohn
Dorothy MeIania
Largo” From
Xerxes” Handel
Mra
Hazel Ewing
Minuet al’ Antique
Paderewaki
Dora Ellen Heather ‘la Crace
Shirley Henalee
Beethoven Mary Ellen Shelly
In the Bottoms
Butte Dett
Naomi Wood
Ewing
Anna Beth
Miller Breedlove Wedding in Las Vegas New Mexico
Miss Lilian Miller of Las Vegas New Mexico and Ive Barton Breedlove of El Paso were married Saturday at the Methodist parsonage. Rev Bryan Wall officiated with Mrs Hall as matron of honor. The bride, an accomplished musician, was a pianist in Rev Hall's former charge. The couple will reside in El Paso after teaching assignments in Hatch conclude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilian Miler
Las Vegas
New Mexico
Ive Barton Breedlove
el Paso
Methodset
Bryan Wall
Hall
Bridges
Hatch
Fl Paso
Christmas Spirit Brightens Lordsburg Store Windows
Lordsburg shoppers need not travel for gifts as a wide display of holiday items fills store windows. Large staffing boosts promise quick service while streets glow with colored lights along Railroad Avenue. Churches hold joyful Christmas celebrations.
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Lordsburg
Railroad Avenue
Palace Theatre Presents Pigskin Parade Shows This Friday
Mrs. B. E. Allen manager of the Palace Theatre announces two Friday showings of the football play Pigskin Parade at six and eight o clock to accommodate crowds. A Saturday matinee and night show follow. The picture is praised as one of the year’s best and Palace has secured an early showing. Deming and Silver City also feature January attractions at the Palace this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Allen
Palace Theatre
Dorothy Lundgren Birthday Party With Family Guests
Mrs R B Lundgren hosted a Friday afternoon party for her daughter Dorothy's third birthday. Guests included Barbara Mearns Terry Crider Barbara Leonard Lillian Leonard Helen Hall Jack Hall Sonny Hall Laverna Scott Barbara Parker Millard Parker Jr Mrs R A Crider Mrs W C Mearns Cordelia Parker and Mrs W W Scott. Santa Claus distributed favors to the children.
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R. B. Lundgren
Dorothy
Barbara Jeanne Mearns
Terry Crider
Barbara Leonard
Lillian Leonard
Helen Ann Hall
Jack Hall
Sonny Hall
Laverna Scott
Barbara Ann Parker
Millard Lee Parker, Jr
R. A. Crider
W. C. Mearns
Cordelia Parker
Church Services Schedule with Evening Prayers
Church services listed with times 9 45 a m 11 00 a m worship subject Christianity Offers a Solution for Your Personal Problems Epworth League 6 39 p m Evening Service 7 30 p m Prayer Service 7 00 p m Wednesday Choir 7 30 p m Wednesday
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Epworth League
Ballards from Animas Visit Lordsburg on Saturday
Mr and Mrs W A Ballard of Animas were in Lordsburg Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Ballard
Animas
Lordsburg
Lordsburg Band to Parade in Sun Carnival
Lordsburg Maverick School band, national class, will march in the Sun Carnival parade on New Year’s Day after a Chamber of Commerce and Lordsburg Women’s Club approval. Directed by Prof W O C Mearns, the group recently updated uniforms and earned national recognition at Tulsa. No princess entry this year. planned for next year if plans proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg Maverick High School
Lordsburg
New Mexico
Tulsa
Chamber of Commerce
Lordsburg Women's Club
W. O C. Mearns
Tulen
C. M. Mendricks
Southwestern Sun Carnival
Education Advisor Returning to Normal After Crash
M Haddle Davia educational adviser of Bedrock BCH camp together with superintendent O C Shields were in Lordsburg Saturday. They report he is restoring well after a recent automobile smash up that left him severely injured about the head and knee. He now uses only one crutch and walks with a bad limp from the knee fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Haddle Davia
Bedrock Bch
O. C Shields
Lordsburg
English Lady Cuernsey Visits Dallas Amid Car Robbery
Hon Gladys Ceeil Lady Cuernsey of England toured across the country and arrived in Dallas where her car was robbed of valuable fur dressings left in a trunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hidalgo
Gladys Ceeil
Lady Cuernsey
England
Dallas
Postmaster Montague heralds largest mall in city history
Postmaster Gene Montague announces the heaviest mall in the city’s history with three consecutive days sending 1 pouch and several days receiving 110 pouches. The report hints prosperity does not yet loom on the horizon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Montague
Jonn M W Cark Returns Home for Christmas Holidays
Jonn M W Cark arrives home from work at the Red Bluff dam to celebrate Christmas holidays with family. He is reported ending a work cycle on the dam project and plans a quiet holiday season at home.
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Jonn MW
Red Bluff
Christmas Card From Santa Claus Miss Louise Wamel
The Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce received a Christmas card from Miss Louise Wamel postmarked Santa Claus Indiana. She cannot be with her parents for Christmas but will be with her sister Kathryn, making it feel like home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Louise Wamel
Santa Claus
Indiana
Wamel
Kathryn
Albuquerque CCC Adjutant Cosgrove on Holiday Transit
LA. C. B. Cosgrove, CCC adjutant of the Albuquerque district, and his wife and mother Mrs. Cosgrove travel Tuesday night with their destination Taewon to spend the holidays. Dr. Cosgrove, archeological figure, is mentioned as the late husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Cosgrove
Ccc
Albuquerque
Cosgrove
Dr. Cosgrove
Taewon
County Official W H Cur ley Walter Improves At Lordsburg
County commissioner W H Cur ley Walter, long confined to Lordsburg hospital, is reported much better. News of his improvement brings relief and Christmas cheer to his many friends and supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H.“Curley” Walter
Lordsburg Hospital
Stamps of the Animas High School Faculty
Attractive plaster plaques featuring giant cacti with a desert base of native stones and ultraviolet ray glass serve as splendid souvenirs. The pieces are highlighted as appealing keepsakes from the school faculty.
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Animas High School
Sweetclover Gains Favor as Pasture and Soil Booster
Sweetclover, once deemed a noxious weed, now holds a high place among legumes for pasture and soil improvement says H. H. Bennett chief of the Bell Conservation Service. Demonstration areas show successful introduction for the first time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Bennett
Bell Conservation Service
Lordsburg Woman’s Club Leader Improves After Hospital Stay
Mrs. W. P. Hill III, president of the Lordsburg Women’s Club, is in DeMoos Hospital and making steady progress, much to the relief and happiness of her many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Hill
Lordsburg
NYA Erects Illuminated Christmas Tree On Railroad Avenue
The NYA unit under county supervisor Gerald Puller is credited with securing and erecting the beautifully illuminated Christmas tree on Railroad Avenue.
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Railroad Avenue
NYA van
Gerald Puller
Burglary Suspects Stranded After Car Fire Near Rodeo
Four men identified as Douglas, Bil Dicey, Frank Causler, Carlos Judd and R. P Hallees entered Hidalgo Camp, forced a cash box from an attendant. They fled toward Rodeo with $77, their car later burned four miles out. Deputies aided by Rodeo residents recovered about $20.
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Douglas Have
Bil Dicey
Frank Causler
Carlos Judd
R. P Hallees
Hidalgo
Rodeo
A. Conners
Hodes
John Cavin
Riley Phillipe
Eitigen
Bailey relatives visit Lordsburg for holiday reunion
Three Bailey Sinter's families including Mr and Mrs Bordgert and Mr A A Hamby and Edward Conner visit Lordsburg relatives for a holiday reunion. Genevive Conner last visited ten years after her marriage to Eddie Conner. Bordges remains Salinas deputy sheriff while Eddie Conner runs a large packing company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Bordgert
A. A. Hamby
Plorence
Edward Conner
Chettiveve
Lordsburg
Geniveve
Eddie Conner
Mr. Bordges
Salinas
Bordges
Cathryn
Josephine
Mre. Batley
Robert Burch
Coronation radio reports cited by multiple acquaintances
Mrs Rh Buvens, Mrs Cor J G Egan, and Mrs Cor Delia Augustine Parker report hearing radio broadcasts about coronation plans in London. They each describe clear reception of the King's speech or other coronation updates on several occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. Buvens
George VI
Mra
Cor
J. G. Egan
London
Edward VI
Cordelia Augustine Parker
Mrs Messecar Hosts Christmas Dinner Schedule
Mrs Messecar entertained Mr and Mrs Jack Smith and Willard B Holt at a gracious Tuesday dinner. She and her two daughters will spend Christmas in Silver City. Professor and Mrs Smith and Mrs Smiths father C Hi Seantleberry will spend part of Christmas in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messecar
Jack Smith
Willard B. Holt
Silver City
Mrs Clark Returns From Illinois Visit After Funeral Travel
Mrs. Luella G. Clark, summoned to Rockland Illinois for cousin Charles E Johnson’s funeral, has returned to Lordsburg after staying ten days with her daughter Mrs. Mary Williams and visiting other relatives in Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luella G. Clark
Rockland
Illnois
Charles 8. Johnson
Florida
Illinois
Lordsburg
Mary Williams
Sam G Bailie and Arizona AAA work in Lordsburg
Sam G Bailie, noted as an energetic and enterprising manager of the Arizona AAA, visited Lordsburg on Tuesday to oversee interests of the Arizona Association. Lordsburg remains affiliated with Arizona in the AAA Association and Bailie is regarded as a top AAA man in the Southwest with ongoing tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam G. Bailie
Arizona Aaa
Lordsburg
Arizona Association
Arizona
AAA Association
Sam
AAA
Southwest
Silver City Gains Two Notable New Residents
Mr and Mrs Ralph Clark moved to Silver City for positions with the Community Public Service company. The couple, both highly regarded, bring strong credentials and community spirit, with Mrs Clark once named the most popular girl at State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Clark
Silver City
Community Public Service Company
Lordsburg
Ralph
Sheriff Conner and Family in El Paso Visit
Sheriff Conner and his family are spending part of the week in El Paso, engaging with local communities and visiting city landmarks. The stay includes meetings with officials and turnout at regional events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conner
el Paso
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Shepherd
Johnson Lola Ewing
Heller
Lucie Brown
Davies
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Barnes
Pearl Beatt
China Boy
Clauffner
June Throoks
Hall of the Mountain King
Peer Gynt
Butte
Curley Walter
Mes. Hill III
NYA
Sheriff's Office
Bailey Sinters
King ED
Mrs. Messecar
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