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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1941
Page
4
The tuberculosis associations face their heaviest year yet in 1942 as they manage recruits rejected for TB. CG. F. Embrey is in Lordsburg Hospital for treatment. News notes Christmas activities, dinners, sales ads, and hospital updates from various families and locals.
Station KROD in El Paso presented a special Christmas Eve morning program dedicated to Mr. and Mrs. Nat Gammon of the Hidalgo Hotel. Val Lawrence, station manager, wired a complimentary broadcast notice to the couple, who appreciated the gesture from their popular landlord and his wife.
Billy Poindexter of the aviation branch in Austin Texas surprised his parents by dropping in for the Christmas turkey. With every local turkey already gathered two days before Christmas Mrs Poindexter had to send to Silver City to find one. He will stay only a few days before returning to his post.
A birth notice from Mr and Mrs Jack Kerr of Los Angeles announces the birth of Constance Virginia. Jack Kerr, renowned designer and artist, reportedly created a unique birth celebration. Grandparents arrive from Santa Fe for Christmas. Weight at birth 7 pounds 10 ounces.
Lordsburg Chapter No 21 held a regular meeting with Mrs P M Chase and Willis Lacy hosting a turkey dinner for officers. Four candidates were initiated and 1942 officers elected: Worthy Matron Dorager, Worthy Patron Willis Lacy, Associate Matron Addie Conner, Secretary Hazel Chase, Treasurer Martha Fuller, Conductress Ella Brown, Associate Conductress Trella Rolfe.
Miss Florence Gwartney returned home Sunday for a brief visit with relatives and friends. She traveled to Silver City with Miss Virginia Hazen and was greeted by Miss Gladys Whis nant, Mary Louise Noce, and Gladys Gene Malone. She called on friends, attended a Bachelor Maids party, and traveled to Douglas Tuesday to celebrate Christmas with her mother, Mrs. Janie Gwartney.
The Past Matron's Club gathered at Mrs. J. H. Clark's home Friday evening with seventeen members in attendance. Mrs. S. Gass and Mrs. S. Dunklin co-hosted the party followed by a dinner at seven and a business meeting. Officers elected were Mrs. S. H. Gass as president, Mrs. Olivia Wells as vice president, and Mrs. George Trimble as secretary treasurer, with gifts exchanged afterward. The next meeting is set for January 9 at Mrs. A. L. Green's home, hosted by Mrs. May Hanner.
The ceremony was held Sunday at ten in St Joseph Catholic church with Rev Dan Thistle officiating. Manuel Flores son of Mr and Mrs Slenry Flores and Nieves Aguilera daughter of Mrs Bruno Aguilera Lordsburg wed with Playas as their home. Attendants included Alejandra Gallegos Richard Guitierez Louise Guttierez Juan Guttierez Luz Salas and Francisco Moncayo. A breakfast followed at the bride's mother's home then a grand baile at La Fiesta. The couple will reside in Playas near Animas.
Mr and Mrs Cecil Garsuch and son Joe visit DeMosses and Muirs Rex Kipp families while Mary Josephine’s husband completes his university course and prepares to join the FBI. Susan becomes the household’s new first name as Susan. The Gorsuchs plan a Kansas Christmas then return to Los Angeles.
Mr and Mrs C P Austin along with grandchildren Austin and C Paul Vincell traveled Tuesday toward Douglas to spend the Christmas holiday with their daughter Mrs Vincell and the youngsters.
Myriads of Christmas lights flashed from the white front of the J Hotel Hidalgo and a huge lobby Christmas tree attracted much favorable comment.
A group of youngsters practicing shooting Sunday led to a fatal wound for Guadalupe Salas who was shot in the back while another boy reloaded. He died early Wednesday morning. The funeral is scheduled for 4 p.m. Christmas Day. Also noted are visits of Miss Lucy Gass from Mary Hardin Baylor College and Miss Anna Belle Corbell with her parents in Deming and Morenci.
A Wednesday evening gathering at Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Robinson home brought together friends including Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Gammon Dr. and Mrs. C. B. Austin Mr. and Mrs. Earle Kerr of Santa Fe Mr. and Mrs. Donald Johnson and Allan Mr. and Mrs. George Johnson Helen Thelma Ross Glen Betsy Robinson and others for a festive pot luck Christmas carol singalong.
Mrs. Virginia Lassalle hosted two bridge tables at a Christmas colored luncheon last Thursday. High honors went to Mrs. Monroe with Mrs Ed Thomasson taking second. Guests included Mesdames J. A. Wathen Ed Thomasson Henry Barber of Roswell FE M Brickley M Coffman Monroe EB Coursey and A Powell.
The community enjoyed a 42 Club gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Roy Melugin with a dinner, tree, and gift exchange. Numerous locals and visitors from Silver City, Douglas, El Paso, and Phoenix were noted with holiday travel and family visits. A newborn Shirley Ann joined the Edgar family in Lordsburg. Multiple locals and guests across Arizona and California celebrated Christmas with relatives and friends.
John Augustine Jr and family of Las Cruces visited Mr and Mrs J L Augustine Saturday. W P Hill is ill and confined to bed at the ranch. Miss Exa Barton is vacationing at her home in Big Sandy Texas. Miss Beas Johnston is at Snyder Texas.
For sale a herd of Wereford bulls including Domino and Beau Blanchard. Young bulls in good condition available. Visitors welcome at the ranch 6 miles east of Deming, contact Joe Remondini.
Secretary Holt left Wednesday afternoon to spend the holidays with his daughter Mrs. Sam P Fulton and husband. Mrs. M. M. Owens spent the weekend in El Paso. She returned Tuesday and went on to spend Christmas with Mr. Owens in San Francisco. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rolfe and Mr. Isabel Easter spent Sunday with friends in Hurley. Frank Good Clayton has returned home to spend his vacation with his mother at the ranch. Mrs Faye Clayton met her son in El Paso and they came home together Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Jones have gone to spend Christmas with Mrs. Jones' parents in Brady Texas and to visit Mr. Jones' brother in Eldorado. Mr. and Mrs. Tom J. Mayfield spent Christmas Day with relatives in Las Cruces. Mrs. George Trimble and Mr. Mildred Boswell drove to Deming to meet Mrs. Walter Boswell and children Wednesday. Mr. Boswell came later and all spent Christmas at the Trimble home. Henry Barber of Roswell arrived Wednesday evening to join his family here and spend Christmas with his mother Mrs. E. M. Brickley and Mr. Brickley.
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