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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1957
Page
6
A local obituary notes the death in his sleep of a man living on South Animas. The notice mentions Paul Malott and Mrs. Elmer Jeanes as hosting a birthday event for a District 8 representative.
Marcel was elected 15th district secretary of Christian Social Relations at the El Paso WSCS meeting in El Paso. Funeral services for Nora Lela Lemons were held by Rev B Dale Webb of the Assembly of God Heather Chapel on Wednesday for Lemons who died Tuesday March 12. William R Adair retires as Rio Grande Division superintendent of the Southern Pacific Co effective April 1.
Mrs. Harold Scofield presided as master of ceremonies at a tamale pie dinner hosted by the Auxiliary to Robert Swan Post No. 30 of The American Legion honoring the post on its 38th anniversary. Founders Day PTA program by Wilson School fifth graders at the PTA meeting. Lordsburg Auto Parts sold to G & W Auto Supply of Safford. new owner started operations earlier this week.
Betty Gilligan a Lordsburg High School senior and runner up in the American Legion oratorical contest will be a guest of the Robert Swan Auxiliary on Monday night at the American Legion Hall. A fire at Smith Ford Co on Railroad Ave caused about 22500 in damage, state officials report. Homer Brooks Hidalgo County heart fund chair reports total contributions of 23823.
Funeral services for Edgar Malott aged 80 were held at 10 30 a m Friday from the Heather Chapel following his death late Monday night.
Mr and Mrs Tommy Wright owners of Wrights Bakery have moved into their new residence at 129 E Railway Blvd and are open for business. The Air Force approves Lordsburg to organize a Ground Obliver Corps post. A tower will begin construction next week under supervisor Leslie Harvell at the South Main water tower.
April 12 note lists Mrs Bert Slinkard owner of a viol in bearing the Cremona inscription Ne colang Amatus Fecit 1641 from Italy. She received it from a sister 15 years ago. Also noted are funeral services for Miss Mary Honerlea Braidfoot at Heather Funeral Chapel on Saturday April 6 at 11 a.m.
Richard R. Robertson, of the Malotts, is named a recipient among 90 high school science and mathematics instructors from the United States and Canada for the Shell Merit Fellowship. The award follows a purchase of the Liberal from Malotts and marks the start of a new newspaper venture next Monday.
The PTA sponsors a mobile dental unit in Lordsburg and Animas. In nine days the unit has served 135 children.
Mrs Harold Bishop to succeed Mrs A A Richards as president with Mrs Aubry Stubbs as vice president and Mrs Pablo Gandara as secretary treasurer. John Ruiz, LHS outstanding athlete, won the Wyler watch in Pearl's Jewelry drawing. Engagement announced for Karen Steele and David Lee Fuller of Durango Cole. Miss Steele is daughter of Mrs Fay Powell and Charles M Steele.
The Richins family held its annual reunion on Saturday at the American Legion Hall. Family members gathered to share memories and enjoy a day together with music food and stories from relatives.
April 19th Mr Seldon Stevens manager of the G W Auto Supply was joined by his wife Erma Lee and sons Ronnie five and Regie three Their former home was in Phoenix where Stevens had been connected for five years with the head office of the Southwest Division of the National Automotive Parts Association Colygar Motor Sales Co as manager of receiving and stock departments.
Xi Phi and Beta Tau marked the 26th anniversary of Beta Sigma Phi with a formal banquet at Elsie Lee's on April 20. The event highlighted the organization’s milestone and featured members from both groups.
Briefs list multiple holiday arrivals and visits including Jim Smith in Fort Sumner visiting his daughter and family, Clyde Bacchus of East Lake with relatives, K B Rice spending Christmas in Arizona with son Dick Rice, and David Schmidt returning from Provo for two weeks. Also notes TV observer training for Lordsburg Ground Observer Corps May 27, and other local travelers from Las Cruces and Mazatlan joining relatives for the holidays.
The Rev. Arthur Shaw returned last Friday from the New Mexico annual conference in Clovis and was assigned to Lordsburg. Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Scofield were held Saturday at 3 p.m. at Heather Mortuary with Rev. Shaw officiating.
Mr and Mrs J F Slick Houser purchased the Dudley Package Store at Railroad and Shakespeare corner and renamed it Slicks Package and Sporting Goods taking over April 1. Funeral services for Florence Elizabeth Walker Gale were held at Franklin Arizona Temple of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Tuesday at 2 pm.
The Rev. Bickle chaplain at Ft Bayard veterans hospital officiated Loyd Long's funeral in the chapel. Burial followed at the veterans cemetery with Wheeler's Mortuary of Deming handling arrangements.
In this issue of the Liberal the Malott families announce plans to relocate and purchase a printing business in Durango Colorado. They will pay attention to the paper and inform friends in Lordsburg of the move in a few weeks.
In a few days I will start a new career at my age with strong support from my wife Mary Frances as we face this bold transition together.
Darry Deaton named valedictorian and Janice Malott named salutatorian of the Lordsburg High School graduating class of 1957. The announcement highlights the top academic honors for the year.
Miss Delfina Jimenez daughter of Jesus Jimenez married Raul Diaz son of Mr and Mrs Inez Diaz in a double ring ceremony at St Josephs Catholic Church last Saturday morning.
The newly formed Little League sets June 3 as opening day following a May 17 announcement. The tentative schedule shows two games per night on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays, outlining a concise early season slate.
A group of Lordsburg residents organized the TV Viewers Association to promote snow free viewing and discuss community needs. The move reflects local interest in better access to entertainment and civic involvement.
Mrs. I Cohen died at her home last Friday at 8 am after an extended illness. Her body was taken to El Paso by Heather Mortuary to the Harding and Orr Chapel where funeral services will be held Sunday.
Lordsburg notices announce the May 31 invitation for the marriage of Lynn Dianne Berquist of Niles Michigan, and Thomas Hugh Sevott of El Paso. Murray Lurene Callihan a State Highway Department employee dies after brief illness at Hidalgo County Hospital. Peter Paddy Waites a Lordsburg pioneer dies May 26 at his East Wabash Street home after extended illness.
Good and choice whiteface steer calves 22 to 26 dollars per hundredweight. Heifer calves 19 to 23. Yearling steers 19 to 23. Yearling heifers 17 to 21. Good crossbred Brahma steers and calves 18 to 23. Crossbred Brahma heifers and calves 18 to 21. Plainer stockers and feeders 15 to 17. Utility and commercial cows 15.50 to 17.50. Canners and cutters 11 to 14.50. Bulls 15.50 to 18. Medium and good stock cows with calves at side 150 to 200. Feeder cows 13 to 15. Standard and good slaughter cattle 19 to 22.
Harold Scofield of Equitable Life Assurance attended a meeting for agency and district delegates in New Orleans this week at the Roosevelt Hotel. Last Saturday the Malott family and Mrs. Edgar Malott left Lordsburg for Durango Colorado to make their home. Paul Ellsworth and family moved to Wickenburg Arizona where he works with the Soil Conservation Service.
June 14th Danny C. Rendon 17 son of Mr and Mrs Monica A died early Sunday morning from an automobile accident near Silver City.
Harriet Ruth Payne wed Robert Frank Palmer in a Monday 10 am double ring ceremony. Karen Steele and David Lee Feller wed in a candlelight ceremony at First Baptist Church on June 8. Patsy McRee and William A. Rice joined in a June 8 double ring ceremony at First Methodist Church Truth or Consequences.
On June 13 1946 Mrs Eileen McHaffey and husband Garland McHalffey from Edinburgh arrived in Lordsburg to settle. Twelve years after arriving she and three others received U S citizenship in a simple ceremony held on the same date.
Victor Reay has been named manager of Lordsburg operations for Community Public Service Co. effective June 15, announced by New Mexico manager M. W. Davis.
Mr and Mrs R J Fajardo welcomed twin boys on June 13 at Hidalgo County Hospital. Samuel weighed five pounds four ounces and Daniel four pounds six ounces.
June 28 Miss Argie Hoskins daughter of Mr and Mrs Allen E Hoskins of Howrand Animas has won her wings as an airline stewardess after completing training at the airlines stewardess school in Chicago.
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