Lordsburg Chamber distributes 500 bags to Hidalgo County kids
The Lordsburg Chamber of Commerce with help from Santa Claus distributed about 500 bags of goodies to Hidalgo County youngsters last Saturday. Mr and Mrs David Elliott welcomed a baby girl named Holly Anne born December 15 at Memorial General Hospital in Las Cruces weighing 7 pounds. Richard Jackson Ellis, Deputy Jailer at the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office, was recently certified by the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy in Santa Fe.
Christmas Eve Mass at St Josephs Church in town
Midnight Mass and crib blessing mark Christmas Eve at St Josephs Catholic Church with a 11 30 p.m. program then Mass at midnight. W B Jones named Director of Public Relations for Kennecott Copper Corp announced by Gilbert E Dwyer vice president administration. Xi Phi Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority holds annual Christmas party at Opal Allens home.
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St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
W.B. Jones
Kennecott Copper Corporation
Gilbert E. Dwyer
Xi Phi Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi
Opal Allen
Home Christmas lighting contest winners announced
The Cohen residence won first prize in the Chamber of Commerce Christmas lighting contest held December 21. Fausto Noce claimed second place and Richard Rice took third. Mrs. Lillian Weldon, mother of Mrs. Ralph Smith, celebrated her 91st birthday on Wednesday and is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Smith this winter.
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Leo Cohen
Chamber of Commerce
Fausto Noce
Richard Rice
Lillian Weldon
Ralph Smith
Weldon
Suits and Stuff by Jack Walz
Papalote muses on wearable suits versus formal wear. The column notes unused suits shrink in closets, denying weight gain and pokes fun at holiday attire. A light aside references football predictions and Jimmy The Greek.
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Lordsburg
Holiday greetings from the Liberal newspaper staff
The Liberal wishes readers a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. The note explains no TV Guide this week due to publication date and asks readers to switch the dial themselves without calling the local office.
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TV Guide
Liberal
S. Hasta la Vista
The Animals Need Us A Humane Society Message
Poem urges care for animals emphasizing duty to feed shelter and protect. Highlights nightly chores milking feeding bedding and comforting mares while promoting education and law to curb cruelty. Concluding holiday greeting from Hidalgo Humane Society.
Planned Parenthood Office Closure in Lordsburg
Planned Parenthood in Lordsburg will suspend operations from December 23, 1980, to January 5, 1981. For emergencies, call 542-9336. Earthquake fatalities and damages are noted globally, with estimates of nearly 500,000 deaths and $10,000 million in property loss since 1926, plus about 13 million killed over the last 4,000 years.
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Planned Parenthood
Lordsburg
Runnels family contributes to lung cancer fund in New Mexico
Dorothy, Mike, Phillip, Sherry, Matt, and Eydie Runnels announce a $25,000 gift from the Runnels family and the people of New Mexico to Memorial Hospital for Harold Runnels Lung Cancer Research. They wish readers a joyful holiday and a blessed New Year.
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Harold Runnels
Lung Cancer Research Fund
Memorial Hospital
Runnels
New Mexico
Our Love
Dorothy Mike Phillip
Sherry Matt
Eydie P.O. Box
Hobbs, N.M
Local NM State Uni students join Beta Gamma Sigma
Donelle Stewart of Lordsburg and Beta Warren of Santa Teresa are among 31 New Mexico State University students initiated into Beta Gamma Sigma the national scholastic honor society in business and management. Election is the highest scholastic honor for business administration, advisor Dr. James Bullock said. Members must rank in the upper five to upper 20 percent depending on degree level.
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Donelle Stewart
Lordsburg
Beta Warren
Santa Teresa
New Mexico State University
James Bullock
Miss Stewart
Dorothy Stewart
W. Sixth St
Warren
David Warren
Box 595
Animas High School
DMV Closed For Christmas Holidays
The Department of Motor Vehicles will be closed on December 25 and 26 for the Christmas holidays.
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Department of Motor Vehicles
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