TV Translator Aims to Boost Local TV Reach in Lords
Adler Electronics of Ft Collins Colo reports new TV translator units will enable wider reception for areas near Lords. A single translator handles one channel with three adjacent units available per antenna, auto on with broadcast, minimal upkeep, and no special training required for maintenance.
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Bob Harwood
Adler Electronics
Ft. Collins
Colo
Truth Consequences
Adler
Henal
Dsburg
March of Dimes Campaign Distributes Charity Containers
Hidalgo County March of Dimes director N Morrison announced coin containers and posters placed in all stores and public spaces. Jack Morgan and a committee urge organizations to support the drive to raise funds for polio care, noting $40,000 spent in five years and current patients needing treatment.
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N. Morrison
Higo County
March of Dimes
Jack Morgan
L. Woody
Jack McGhee
Hidalgo County
Lions Club Hosts Third Annual Christmas Theatre Party
The Lordsburg Lions Club and Coronado Theatre teamed to give about 750 children a free two hour show on Monday afternoon. A full length western film plus Tom and Jerry cartoons entertained youngsters from pre school to high school.
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Lordsburg Lions Club
Lordsburg
Coronado Theatre
Dick Allen
Lions Club
Lordsburg Theatres
Home from hospital for Tinker Murray in New Mexico
Tinker Murray, son of Mr and Mrs Jack Murray, was discharged from Carrie Tingley Hospital after six weeks of therapy. He will stay home until March for a checkup. The Murays enjoyed a very Merry Christmas.
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Tinker Murray
Jack Murray
Carrie Tingley Hospital
Tinker
Christmas Concert Performed by Lordsburg Junior and Senior High
The Lordsburg High School choruses presented a Christmas program on Thursday December 20 at 8:00 PM in the school auditorium. Directed by Roger Brandt and Paul Farmer the program featured the Junior High Choir Gloria Davis Carol of the Bells Lentovich Special Chorus Go Tell It On The Mountain arranged by Hall and the Senior High Mixed Chorus The Christmas Story arranged by Paul Yoder with scripture reading by E L Anson of the Church of Christ.
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Roger Brandt
Paul Farmer
Gloria — Davis
Lentovich
Hall
Paul Yoder
E. L. Anson
Church of Christ
Hidalgo County Red Cross Elects Officers for 757
Hidalgo County Chapter of the American Red Cross elected officers for the ensuing year at a recent meeting. Fred Ewing was named County Chairman with Rev. Arthur Shaw as Co-Chairman. Recording Secretary is Mrs. N. M. Morrison and Treasurer is Mrs. Homer Brooks. County Directors include Mrs. Felix Gauthier Sr. and others. The chapter appeals for Hungarian Relief Fund donations and urges individuals or organizations to contact the chairman or treasurer.
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Hidalgo County
The
American Red Cross
Fred Ewing
Arthur Shaw
N. M. Morrison
Homer Brooks
Felix Gauthier
Animas
Jack Hoggett
Rodeo
Sam Gass
R. V. Traylor
Burke Stiles
Wesley Freeburg
J. K. Spencer
Paul
Elks and CAP Deliver Christmas Baskets in Lordsburg
Lordsburg Elks Club officers packed 29 Christmas baskets valued 800 to 900 dollars with groceries and produce for 29 families including 64 children. CAP cadets repaired and repainted donated toys for distribution alongside the groceries under Chief of Police Lalo Sanchez supervision.
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Lordsburg Elks Club
Roddy Poindexter
Johnny
Harold Scofield
Douglas Strain
Andy Fallot
Willis
Slick” Houser
Smith Ford Company
Sherman Blake
Smith Ford
Lalo Sanchez
Lordsburg
CAP
Elks
Elks Club
Civil Air Patrol Cadets
VFW Packs 16 Baskets For Needy Families
The Lordsburg VFW Post 4099 delivered 16 food baskets to needy families on Christmas Eve. Commander Henry Brown led the committee with James Valentine and Bailard McNiel assisting, and Up To Date Grocery Company was thanked for helping with the effort.
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Lordsburg
VFW
Henry Brown
James Valentine
Bailard McNiel
Local 1956 Events Chronicle From Liberal Year
Excerpts from the Liberal recount notable 1956 happenings in the city. Border Patrolman Tom K. Hull notes six new patrolmen, totaling ten here. Rebecca Lodge initiates Mrs Dale Mead on Jan 3. John Muir ranch hints at new underground water source for irrigation. Effie Manning Downey’s daughter married Cloyce Nicholson Dec 31 1955 at First Baptist Silver City. Norbero Hernandez retires Jan 3 1956 after 46 years. Continued on page 9.
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Liberal
Fair
John Muir
Effie Manning
A. B. Downey
Aztec, N. M
Cloyce L. Nicholson
First Baptist Church
Silver City
Clarence Crow
Norbero Hernandez
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Lordsbury Schools
Santa
Southern Pacific Railroad
Lordsburg High
Elks and Cap
Sendor Border
Tom K. Hull
Hull
Rebecca, Lodge of
Dale, Mead
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