Washington's Triumph at Trenton 1776 Christmas Night
The article recalls General George Washington leading 2100 Continental troops across the icy Delaware on Christmas night 1776 to defeat Hessian forces under Colonel Rahl at Trenton. The victory revived American morale, saved troops, and renewed resolve as Howe's campaign paused for winter.
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George Washington
Great Britain
Delaware
Habl al Trenton
Washington
Washington Bicentennial Commission
Hoowe
New York
Long Island
White Plains
Lee
Hudson
Howe
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Stadiroops
New
Quick Run from Clifton 78 Miles in 100 Minutes
Col. Det M. Potter and son Ray drove from Clifton on Monday afternoon. They covered 78 miles in 100 minutes in a brisk pace. Potter is noted as an enthusiastic highway booster. He was en route to Washington to attend a conference with the agriculture department on national forest highway construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Det M. Potter
Ray
Potter Manch
Rocky Mountains
Washington
Apartment of Agriculture
National
Oil drilling to begin in Second township near Lordsburg
After a delay due to a mis understanding about the set to be used, A. Schlieter of Lordsburg plans a drill test in Second township 2 at ange 20 within days. He bought the property, holds leases on a large acreage, and says only paying quantities remain. Lead trader Hi Uhl, with forty years drilling experience, will supervise as New Mexico surges as an oil producer. Schlieter expects results at a depth that may yield a major well in the Hobbes pool and will announce to Lordsburg readers next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Schlieter
Second Township 2
Ange 20
Schlicter
Hi Uhl
Lordsburg
Magician Birch at High School Auditorium for PTA benefit
The Parent Teacher Association brings renowned magician Birch to the high school auditorium on Thursday January 8. Admission is 25 cents for students and 50 cents for adults due to a special advance agent confession. Funds from ticket sales go to the PTA with profits to be divided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birch
Thurston
Lordsburg
Parent- Teacher Association
Lieutenant Edmundson Visits Dodds Field Texas
Lieut E L Edmundson, an officer at Dodds field, Texas, stopped Sunday during a cross country flight to visit his old friend Seret Hurley Jones. He praised Lordeburg field and its operation. Several ships on the field included Mareh field pilots bound for national guard units in the east. Edmundson named many of the famous Americans pictured in the C of C gallery.
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E L. Edmundson
Dodds Field
Texas
Seret
Hurley DP. Jones
Lordeburg Field
Mareh Field
California
Fient
Edmundson
Livers
C. of C
Former teacher Isabel Swanlund visits Lordsburg friends
Former Lordsburg public school teacher Isabel Swanlund now teaching in Superior Arizona spends holidays with friends in the area as a guest at the FE L Jones home.
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Isabel Swanlund
Lordsburg
Superior
Ariz
FE. L. Jones
Blood Will Tell at Cureton Cattle Walk Ng X Ranch
Describes a September cattle meet at Cureton Cattle Company Walk Ng X ranch. Highlights the cow and calf in natural pose, noting Hereford markings, dehorning, and strong progeny traits. Credits improved profits to range management, feeding, dehorning, culling, and registered Hereford sires.
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Cureton Cattle Company
Cureton
New Billing Method Implemented by Texas Louisiana Co
A Slater, manager of the Texas Louisiana Power Co announced a one month only billing change. The bill period may be longer or shorter than a standard 30 days as meters reading dates shift. Customers are advised to compare current and prior bills for period coverage and note the adjustment applies to this month only. The next bill will return to the regular monthly period.
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A. Slater
Texas-Louisiania Power Company
Lordsburg Woman Decorates First Christmas Tree
Mrs. Sarah Simpson, a Lordsburg pioneer, displays a bright trimmed Christmas tree in her yard the first known in the town. She plans to distribute about fifty gifts of candies nuts and toys to Mexican children who would otherwise have no Santa Claus. A worthy deed by a worthy woman.
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Sarah Simpson
Lordsburg
Noble family visit from Silver City to Pomona College
Mrs. R. P. Noble and the Noble sisters plus the Bassett girls traveled from Silver City Saturday to meet Miss Winfred Noble who is studying at Pomona College in California.
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R. P. Noble
Frances and
Roberta Noble
Gertrude
Edleen Bassett
Silver City
Winfred Noble
Pomona College
California
Accountant Hugh P Meinnis Visited Hidalgo County
Deming certified public accountant Hugh P Meinnis was in the city last week representing clients in Hidalgo county and signified plans to make Lordsburg a regular stop. He expressed satisfaction with local business and indicated his services will be in demand for future visits.
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Hugh P. Meinnis
Deming
Hidalgo County
Lordeburg
Mr and Mrs Koy M Jackson Visit Lordsburg
Alhambra California residents Mr. and Mrs. Koy M Jackson toured Lordsburg on Tuesday night and Wednesday. Jackson formerly edited and published the Aztec Independent at Taos for sixteen years and now hopes to return to sunnier climates.
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Koy M. Jackson
Alhambra
Calif
Lordsburg
Mr. Jackson
Aztec Independent
Taos
California
Notable visitors praise Lordsburg airport and hospitality
HEE PROM WIG PARLD Liew H K Baisley of Wright Field Dayton Ohio and Sergt J O Whitman of the 88th observation squadron Postfield Oklahoma were here to spend the night Monday 40th men were delighted with the Lordsburg airport and the efficient manner in which it is being operated and the Lordsburg brand of hospitality.
Christmas Day Wedding Announced in Lordsburg
Miss Merle Cline a beloved Lordsburg teacher to wed Roy H. Evans manager of the extension Chevrolet business in this region. The ceremony will be at the groom’s parents’ home in Deming with Rev. J. S. Rice officiating. The community extends best wishes for a long and prosperous marriage.
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Lordsburg
Merle Cline
Roy H. Evans
Chevrolet
Arthur J. Evans
Deming
J. S. Rice
Holt and daughter depart for Deming for Christmas visit
Willard E Holt and his daughter Margaret left Wednesday for Deming to spend Christmas with Mr and Mrs Sam P Fulton in their home.
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Willard E. Holt
Margaret
Deming
Sam P. Fulton
Children See Santa At C of C Christmas Tree
Hundreds of Lordsburg children under ten received candy fruits and nuts from a Chamber of Commerce Christmas tree event. Mary Beth Jeffus and helpers organized the gift pack while Vernon Tolle supervised as Santa. Community clergy and local supporters funded and celebrated a now annual Yuletide tradition.
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Santa
Chamber of Commerce
Lordsburg
Tne
Mary Beth Jeffus
Louise and
Ruth Fisher
Emily Lewis
John Jeffus
Pres
A. W. Morningstar
G. P. Jeffus
FE. L. Jones
U. of C
Vernon O. Tolle
Santa Claus
H. Hadwin
Church of Christ
Morningstar
Basil Fuller
Fulwee Nicholson
Pigghy Wiggly
North Side
W. P. Hill
Cureton Cattle Company
Exchanged greetings from El Paso chamber
The El Paso Chamber of Commerce and Lordsburg New Mexico extend Merry Christmas and Happy New Year wishes from December 24 1990. The note reads in brief exchange of holiday greetings across border friendly relations between communities.
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el Paso
Tex
President Chamber of Commerce
Lordsburg
N. M
Fe! Paso Chamber of Commerce
Lordsburg Chamber News Combines Greetings and Local Notes
Lordsburg New Mexico Christmas Season dispatch notes holidays in Lordsburg with the Chamber Commerce. J A Jones visiting Edwin Pumphreys at Hachita over the holidays. El Paso Texas figures in the exchange of greetings.
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J. A. Jones
Edwin Pumphreys
Hachita
Eastside curiosities prompt curious questions
A local tale recalls a tourist from the east asking whether U S postage stamps are wool at the post office and another inquired if telegrams could be sent from the W C office. A passerby waited at a Service barber shop for car service after a stop in Ohio.
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D. Johnson
Me Cafe
U.S
W. C
Ohio
Ahey
Jerry of Jericho Road Wows School Audiences
The operetta Jerry of Jericho Road was presented by the high school glee club to a large appreciative audience last Thursday night. Despite rough edges the cast showed enthusiasm and singing strength in lead roles with strong solos and lively dancing choruses. Proceeds benefit the school band as funds to buy waifs and instruments.
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Erry
Jericho Road
Hith School
Mary Lucille Wright
Sandy
Allen O'Day
Dr. Gooner
Hilly Lewis
Papa
Jet Ball
Billy Fisher
Mr. Bean
Pixies
Sehoo
Waifor
Prof
Mearns
Lordsburg Schools
Noted California Athletes Visit Lordsburg for Christmas
Garrett and Ollie Arbelbide, California stars from USC and Huntington Park high, visit Lordsburg with their parents during Christmas. Garrett receives a silver medal inscribed as an All-American football team member. Community honors the Arbelbide family and the judge and Mrs. Egon with the visit.
Parly This Week Office Hours Over Christmas Holiday
The Liberal reports a Christmas schedule with the office closed all day Thursday for the holiday and reopening Friday morning as usual.
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Liberal
A New Aid for Farmers Offers Profitable Crop Types
A recent report outlines the Soil Sultallerie program to boost farm yields with diverse profitable crops. The initiative plans to introduce HN as a permanent feature to support growers.
County Agent Gleason Sounds Cautious On Experiment
Statement by County Agent L W Gleason warns that the county experiment has stirred widespread interest from residents and outsiders. He cautions against rushing in, urges careful development, and notes support for a bill to permanentize the project on Barney Wood's ranch, saying farmers and the entire county would benefit.
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Gleason County
L. W. Gleason
Gleason
Barney Wood
Study Confirms Shallow Water Suitability in Animas Valley
State engineers report on the lower Animas in Hidalgo county New Mexico finds shallow water supplies adequate for irrigation on about 10 000 acres with a 60 foot water table. A 74 5 foot well in Beetion 10 T 26 S R 2 W produced 0 gallons per minute and a 2 acre tract was prepared for irrigation.
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Lower Animas
Hidalgo County
New Mexico
Didalge County
Cultural Extension Service of College
Barney €. Weeds
Animas Valley
Aaron
Uris
Cises
Animas Val
Lower
Animas
End of Year Church Notices and Bible Conference Heads
A church year closes with reminders to attend the Lord's table and Bible school. A preaching theme A Call to Praise is set for next Sunday night. Missionary Society meets next evening at 7 30 with W S Martin guest for a Bible conference January 25 for two weeks.
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Prescott
Missionary Society Church
The
Missionary Society
Christ
Martin
D. H
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A Vesetor
New Mexico Extension News
Little Town
Bethlehem
Prince of Peace
Sting
Chriist- Wis
Amera
Granis
Texas-Louisiana CO
Newspaper
Wiseporks
Lordsburg Chamber Commerce
East
Jerry
Garrett Arbelbide
Ollie
Riverside
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