My Trip To Holland Continued from Page 12
A narrator recalls family and travels through Belgium Luxembourg France and Switzerland with siblings and in laws. He notes a Skoda owned by an eldest brother a coal by products plant job and warns travelers about overcharging foreigners in France. Sept 14 he sails home aboard the Nieuw Amsterdam with 1200 passengers and 700 crew.
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Skoda
Amsterdam
Belgium
Turnhout
Tirlemont
Huy
Marche
Bastogne
Luxembourg
Echternach
St. Willibrord
France
Metz
Nancy
Gerardmer
Colmar
Mulhouse
Switzerland
Basel
Biel
Neuchatel
Geneve
Annecy
Grenoble
Napoleon
French Alps
Gap
Digne
Cote d'Azur
Cannes
Nice
Monte Carlo
Europe
New York
Nieuw Amsterdam
H.A.L
Chavez Jewelry Store Changes Hands In Lordsburg
On March 1 the Conder Jewelry Store changed ownership. F A Chavez of Lordsburg purchased the business and it will operate as Chavez Jewelry and Lapidary Shop under the management of Mrs. Ralph Sheldrick April 6 to 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conder Jewelry
F. A. Chavez
Lordsburg
Ralph Sheldrick
Chavez Jewelry and Lapidary Shop
Cochran advances from primary pilot training in aviation cadet program
Aviation Cadet John M. Cochran of the Ben T. Cochran family completed the initial phase of flight instruction and progressed to the next stage in the training pipeline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Cochran
Ben T. Cochran
Talavera Aged 14 Takes Role In German Field Exercise
March 23 Pfc. Angel S Talavera 14 with wife Susie and parents Mr and Mrs Angel V Talavera of Lordsburg joined as an aggressor in a 10th Infantry Division field training exercise in Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angel S. Talavera
Susie
Angel V. Talavera
Lordsburg
Germany
Alvin R Dunagan Dies After Prolonged Illness
Alvin Richard Dunagan born July 1 1889 in San Saba Texas died Sunday March 18 at Lordsburg hospital after an extended illness. He spent the last 50 years as a trapper for himself and local ranchers in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Richard Dunagan
San Saba
Tex
Lordsburg Hospital
Easter Sunrise Service at High School Stadium
The Easter morning service will be held in the High School Stadium on April 1 at 5 30 A M. The program begins with the sunrise. All are invited to attend.
Mrs George Smith Shower Honored at Ewing Home
On March 22 at 7 30 P M Mrs George Smith formerly Geral dine Davis was honored with a wedding shower hosted by Mrs Fred Ewing. Fifty guests registered for the event at the host house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Smith
Geraldine Davis
Fred Ewing
Family Relocates to Baltimore After Narrow High School Crash
Diana Altuna and family relocate to Baltimore Maryland after a Ford truck carrying explosives collides with the corner of LHS building. The vehicle is completely demolished yet the high school suffers no damage beyond a scorched paint mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diana Altuna
Baltimore, Maryland
LHS
Kimbley Wins Tight Lordsburg Election Victory
In a close city race last Tuesday the Business Men's ticket led by Mayor B M Kimbley narrowly defeated the Greater Lordsburg ticket led by Alan A Koff. About 200 attended the Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday morning as bleachers at the athletic stadium wore corsages and bonnets amid delightful weather. Miss Roberta Gene Corbell married Charles William Steele in a candlelight ceremony March 31 at First Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Men
B. M. Kimbley
Greater Lordsburg
Alan A. Koff
Roberta Gene Corbell
Charles William Steele
First Baptist Church of
Lordsburg
Paul Probert Elected Hidalgo County Safety Council President
Paul Probert was elected temporary president for a one year term at the Hidalgo County Safety Council at last night’s regular meeting. The sixth grade room taught by Mrs George Staub won first place in the elimination contest for spelling in the Lordsbury Schools. E S Bowman returns as Superintendent of the Banner Mines after twenty years in Lordsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Probert
Hidalgo County Safety Council
George Staub
Staub
Lordsbury
E. S. Bowman
Banner Mines
Lordsburg
Boney
Manilla
Engagement announced for Amanda Wilkey and John Muir in El Paso
The engagement was announced in El Paso. Miss Amanda Wilkey daughter of Mrs. Dorothy Wilkey of Lockport Texas and Scott H Wilkey of El Paso, is to wed John Muir son of Rex and Mrs. Kipp of Lordsburg. Mrs. Mary Ethridge Bartlett Hanner born June 2 1889 in Indian Territory Oklahoma died Sunday April 15 1956 in Lordsburg.
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Amanda Wilkey
John Muir
el Paso
Miss Wilkey
Dorothy Wilkey
Lockport
Texas
Scott H. Wilkey
Mr. Kipp
Rex Kipp
Lordsburg
Mary Ethridge Bartlett Hanner
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Hanner
Mrs Saucedo Undergoes Major Surgery In Silver City
Mrs H H Saucedo underwent major surgery in Silver City on Thursday of last week. Her condition is reported as satisfactory. The 1956 Spring Convention of District 7 American Legion and Auxiliary will be in Lordsburg on Saturday and Sunday April 28 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Saucedo
Silver City
District 7, American Legion and Auxiliary
Lordsburg
Colum busedges Indians in ten inning baseball clash
Colum bus defeated the Lordsburg Indians 6 to 5 in ten innings on Sunday afternoon at the fimers diamond. Sgt George Staub Jr a paratrooper at Ft Benning Ga had been stricken with mononucleosis a vascular infection. James Fulton and Gladys Brittain wed in a quiet April 22 ceremony conducted by Justice of the Peace C L Brown at his residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Lordsburg Indians
George Staub, Jr
Ft. Bennington, Ga
James Fulton
Gladys Brittain
Justice of the Peace
C. L. Brown
May 11 Note for Yvonne Martinez
Yvonne Martinez is identified as daughter of Mr and Mrs Cassie Martinez in the May 11 notice. The fragment notes family ties without further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yvonne Martinez
Mrs
Cassie Martinez
Lordsburg Couple Announce Virginia Maye Marriage Plans
Mr and Mrs Bear Dunkerson of Lordsburg announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Virginia Maye Dunkerson to William Linville Rosenith of Zionsville Indiana. The ceremony will be May 27 at 4 30 P M in the Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Dunkerson
Lordsburg
Virgiania Maye
Willian Linville Rosenith
Zionsville
Indiana
Baptist Church
May 24 Masters Degree for Brandt at New Mexico Western College
May 18 reports Roger Brandt will receive his Masters Degree in Educational Administration at New Mexico Western College on May 24. Commencement exercises May 17 awarded diplomas to 39 seniors in the football stadium. The Junior Class hosted the seniors and Board of Education at a May 13 banquet at the Legion hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Brandt
New Mexico Western Collge
Thursdy
Board of Education
Legion Hall
Red Cross Drive Reports Shortfall in Hidalgo County
The Hidalgo County Red Cross campaign report by C. R. Simpkins shows total receipts of 1156.70, 523.30 under the county allocation. Robert Clark and family were honored Tuesday night with a church dinner by the Baptist congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Hidalgo Co
C. R. Simpkins
Robert Clark
The
Baptist Church
Consuelo Hernandez Weds David Hernandez at Apostolic Church
Miss Consuelo Hernandez married David Hernandez at 4 00 AM Sunday June 1 at the Apostolic church. Cub Scout Pack 120 held its monthly meeting May 26 at Texaco Roadside Park. Hidalgo County agents attended the Judging School at Las Cruces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consuelo Hernandez
David Hernandez
the Apostolic Church
Cub Scout
Texaco
T. H. McCants
Animas
Eva Thomas
Hidalgo County
Las Cruces
Freeburgs Named NEA Delegates for Portland Meeting
June 8 Mr and Mrs Wesley Freeburg are named delegates to the New Mexico Educational Association at its 94th annual meeting in Portland Oregon starting July 16. Poliomyelitis vaccine is available from private physicians and Hidalgo County Health Department for birth through 19 years and pregnant women. Mrs Allen Bradberry known as Granny Bradberry turns 93 last Thursday and is the oldest living woman in Lordsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Freeburg
New Mexico Educational Association
NEA
Portland
Oregon
Hidalgo County Health Department
Allen Bradberry
Granny” Bradberry
Lordsburg
Death of Fireman Claude W Dasher Found at Hollow Hotel
On Wednesday afternoon about 1 30 Claude W Dasher fireman for Southern Pacific Railroad was found dead in a room at the Hollow Hotel by Louie Lee railroad call man. Mr and Mrs Edgar Malots celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary on Tuesday June 12 with friends and church members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude W. Dasher
Southern Pacific Railroad
Hollow Hotel
Louie Lee
Railroad
Edgar Malots
The
Bride and Groom wed at Willcox First Methodist Church
Mediate family reports Alice Gwen Clayton became the bride of Howard Owain Bethel on a Sunday June 10. The ceremony was held at 3 30 P M at the First Methodist church in Willcox with Rev Jarvis Broun officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Gwen Clayton
Howard Owain Bethel
Willcox
Jarvis Broun
Father Daughter Box Supper Honor by Knights of Pythias
June 22 report notes Fathers Day event held by The Sunshine Girls of the Knights of Pythias Lodge in a Father Daughter Box Supper tied to June 14. The piece also records multiple weddings: Esther Delgado wed Joe Mendoza on June 17 at 10:00 AM, and Marilee Parsons wed Morris Nord on June 9 at 2:30 PM at First Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Harvey officiating.
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The
Sunshine Girls of the
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Esther Delgado
Telesforo Delgado
Joe Mendoza
Marilee Parsons
Morris Nord
First Baptist Church
Robert Harvey
Beta Sigma Phi engagement hopes for Rita Corbell Williams
The sorority chapters held a combined swim party and steak fry on June 21 for members and husbands. Mrs Ulric Miller announces the engagement and approaching marriage of her daughter Rita Adel Corbell to Bennie Dell Williams, son of Mr and Mrs D N Williams of Lordsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Ulric Miller
Mrs. Miller
Rita Adel Corbell
Bennie Dell Williams
Lordsburg
Two Deaths Reported In New Mexico And Texas
Ernest Jefferson Short born August 5 1903 in Miami Oklahoma died June 29 at a Silver City hospital after a brief illness. Jen Ray Smith three year old son of Raymond and Mrs Smith died in Hotel Dieu hospital El Paso. Weather bureau figures show first six months of 1956 among driest in at least four years in this section.
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Ernest Jefferson Short
Miami
Oklahoma
Silver City
Jen Ray Smith
Raymond Smith
Hotel Dieu Hospital
el Paso
Weather Bureau
Southern Pacific Railroad
Mrs Scofield and Miss Chase Return from National Biz Women’s Club
July 14 report notes Mrs Emma Scofield and Miss Helen Chase returning from Miami Beach Florida after attending the Bi Annual National Federation of National Business and Professional Woman's Club session held from June 29 to July 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Scofield
Helen Chase
Miami Beach
Florida
National Federation of National Business and Professional Woman's Club
VFW 4th of July Dance Draws Large Crowd
Commander Brown of the local post salutes members for support at the well attended VFW dance. From the event drawing Manuel R. Sanchez won the hat prize.
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VFW
Commander Brown
Manuel R. Sanchez
Lordsburg Volunteer Fire Dept Answers Three Calls
The Lordsburg Volunteer Fire Department answered three calls as recorded in the town’s incident log, with reference to continued coverage on page 16.
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Lordsburg
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Holland
Grace Kelly
Avignon
Montpellier
Toulouse
Lourdes
Mary
Bernadette
Spain
Brive
Orleans
Paris
Bruxelles
Antwerp
Rotterdam
Rocamadour
Tel
Graham Air Base
Willcox Livestock Commission Co
Charles Torpey
Mgr
Alfred Lester
Dudley
Willcox, Ariz
J. L. Anderson
Bullard
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