It Happened In 1956 Continued Fire and Travel Tales
In the past week, a minor fire occurred across from Lordsburg Lumber Co. on Saturday afternoon. Tuesday afternoon the Marshall Fuller home suffered considerable damage. The Jesse Austin family completed a 6000 mile Pacific Northwest journey. Heat reached over 100 degrees as US 260 via Lovver City was chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg Lumber Co
Marshall Fuller
Pacific North West
Jesse Austin
Lordsburg
L'ver City
Seebee Plane Circles Lordsburg Airstrip in Distress
On July 27 around 8:00 P M a Seebee plane in distress circled Lordsburg airport seeking to land. The pilot could not land due to missing correct landing lights at the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Sheriff Captures Runaway From Fort Grant School
Sheriff Ed Jackson apprehended Donald Newton Townsley age 17 at 5 30 A M on Thursday morning July 26. The boy ran away from the Fort Grant Industrial School for Boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Jackson
Donald Newton Townsley
Fort Grant
Lordsburg Rain Ends Drought With Heavy Evening Storm
Strong winds and a good rain on Friday evening around 9 30 p m broke a drought in the Lordsburg area. The downpour filled arroyos and ditches and even ran over sidewalks in several spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Barbara Faye McCants and Bill Don Naul Wed in Las Cruces
Barbara Faye McCants and Bill Don Naul exchanged wedding vows last Thursday July 26 at 7 00 P M at the Baptist Student Union Building on the college campus Las Cruces Dr Greg Winsted read the vows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Faye McCants
Bill Don Naul
Las Cruces
Baptist Student Union
Greg Winsted
Mrs Zelle Motley Celebrates 88th Birthday
August 10 marked the 88th birthday for Mrs Zelle Motley who celebrated with her daughter Mecia. They reside at 504 S Main and Mrs Motley remains in good health, active, and enjoys crochet work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zelle Motley
Mecia
S. Main
Miller Couple Return From 6300 Mile Eastern Trip
Mr and Mrs Bill Miller owners of Pearl s Jewelry Store returned Thursday after a 6300 mile tour through the eastern United States and into Canada detailing their travels and experiences along the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Miller
Pearl's Jewelry Store
United States
Canada
Two Teens Detained by Lordsburg Police
On August 1 Lordsburg police detained two teenage girls, Carol Miller aged 15 and Judy McKenna aged 17, of Omaha Nebraska, after they were found traveling with three boys and were returned to their parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Carol Miller
Judy McKenna
Omaha
Nebraska
Klunder to Take Over Local Practice at 103 E Third
Dr. T H Klunder will assume the office left vacant by Dr S F Baker at 103 East Third August 17 September 1. He is not connected with the Watts Clinic. The LDS farewell for Vern Payne is set for August 23 before his mission to Mexico City. Shorty Greer Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Klunder
S. F. Baker
E. Third
Klunder
Watts Clinic
LDS Church
Vern Payne
Mexico City
Shorty Greer, Jr
el Paso
Shorty
Silver City
Paul Malott
Two Local Weddings Reported for August Weekends
August 19 and August 17 weddings are noted in a simple ceremony at a home in the area. Miss Velma Galloway and William Short were united in marriage with Rev. Robert Harvey officiating. Ann Day and Jerry Jones also tied the knot in a mid August ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velma Galloway
William Short
E. J. Short
Robert Harvey
First Baptist Church
Wedding at Church of Christ with Pastor Griffith
The wedding took place at 8 00 P M at the Church of Christ with R E Griffith officiating. Traffic signs have mostly arrived and are being installed with white lettering on a red background, making them highly noticeable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
R. E. Griffith
Social Security Amendments Affect 1956 Old Age Program
Samuel C Anthony El Paso district manager Social Security Administration notes changes to the old age and survivors insurance program effective August 1 1956 under the Social Security Amendments of 1956 August Bednorz Sr marked his 78th birthday on August 23 with a quiet celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel C. Anthony
el Paso
Social Security Administration
Riddle First To Produce Cotton Bale In Hidalgo County
H A Riddle, a farmer in the Animas Valley, is reported as the first to produce a bale of cotton in Hidalgo County in 1956. He resides three miles south and three miles west of Cotton City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Riddle
Animas Valley
Hidalgo County
Mr. Riddle
Cotton City
Lordsburg Liberal bids farewell to Milton Massey
Friday night the Lordsburg Liberal said goodbye to Milton Massey who has worked with the paper since early spring. He will attend college in California the first part of next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Liberal
Milton Massey
Milton
College
California
Lordsburg School Enrolls 1045 Students in Week Two
The Lordsburg Municipal School opened its second week with 1045 pupils, including 540 girls and 505 boys. Of these 817 are in primary and first eight grades like 393 boys and 414 girls, while 228 attend high school with 112 boys and 116 girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Miss Helen King Engaged to Lt John M Cochran
Abilene Texas resident Mr Wm J King announces the engagement of his daughter Helen King to Lt John Marshall Cochran son of Mr and Mrs Ben Cochran of Lordsburg A September wedding is planned at Perrin Air Force Base Chapel in Sherman Texas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. J. King
Abilene
Texas
Helen King
John Marshall Cochran
Ben Cochran
Lordsburg
Perrin Air Force Base Chapel
Sherman
Hidalgo County Chamber of Commerce Formed From Lordsburg Group
The Lordsburg Chamber of Commerce has changed its name to Hidalgo County Chamber of Commerce to reflect broader regional focus and new leadership. The organization will continue its business advocacy and community services under the new title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Miss Ernestine Short Installed As Rainbow Leader
Miss Ernestine Short daughter of Mrs and Mr Short was installed worthy advisor of the Lordsburg Assembly Order of Rainbow for Girls in a public ceremony at 2 30 P M Sunday September 16
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernestine Short
J. Short
Lordsburg Assembly Order of
Rainbow
Bradberry Bride Weds Albert Page at Ocean Beach
Miss Myrna Jo Bradberry daughter of Mr and Mrs A A Bradberry Hawthorne California married Albert Page on September 8 at Point Loma Community Church Ocean Beach California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrna Jo Bradberry
A. A. Bradberry
Hawthorne
California
Albert Page
Ocean Beach
Calif
Point Loma
Golden Wedding Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Harry Wallace
Mr and Mrs Harry Wallace celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on Sunday September 16 from 2 to 5 at their home. Hostesses were Mrs Henry Ellison and Mrs Toby Wallace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wallace
Henry Ellison
Toby Wallace
Fatal two car crash at Las Cruces claims doctor life
On September 28 a two car collision at the junction of Highway 70 80 and State Highway 121 in Las Cruces killed Dr. H H Conder and injured his wife Hazel and her mother Mrs Rutherford who were hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Cruces
H. H. Conder
Hazel
Rutherford
Funeral services held for Frank Stafford Weaver
Funeral services were held for Frank Stafford Weaver 81 at the Heather Chapel Saturday afternoon at 4:00 PM officiated by Percy Barelli of Randolph Arizona. He passed away Friday at Red Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stafford Weaver
Heather Chapel
Percy Barelli
Randolph
Arizona
Red Rock
McClain Nette Stewart Graveside Service Held
Graveside services were held Tuesday for Mrs. Nettie Stewart McClain at Cliff Cemetery with Rev. Robert Harvey of First Baptist Church officiating. Heather Mortuary managed arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Stewart McClain
Cliff Cemetery
Robert Harvey
First Baptist Church
Heather
Funeral for Grant County rancher Edgar Cureton held
Funeral services for Edgar Cureton aged 64 were held Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Heather Chapel with Rev. Arthur Shaw officiating. Cureton was a pioneer rancher in Grant County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heather Chapel
Edgar Cureton
Grant County
Arthur Shaw
Twin girls born to Mr and Mrs Alfred Altuna in Hidalgo County
Mr and Mrs Alfred Altuna welcomed twin daughters at Hidalgo County hospital on October 1. The first girl weighed 6 pounds 7 ounces and the second 7 pounds 2 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrr
Alfred Altuna
Hidalgo County Hospital
Lordsburg Mavericks Face Cobra Indians Homecoming Game
Lordsburg sports fans will attend the Mavericks annual Homecoming game at the high school field tonight. The Mavericks clash with the Cobra Indians in a locally significant event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Lordsburg Mavericks
Cobra Indians
Homecoming Queen Wa Saucedo Leads on Student Council Float
October 12 featured Homecoming Queen Wa Saucedo with attendants La Wanda Bailey Irene Saucedo Lupe Rodriguez and Sharon Fulker son riding the Student Council float. The dance followed the game and was sponsored by the Student Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wa Saucedo
la Wanda Bailey
Irene Saucedo
Lupe Rodriguez
Sharon Fulkerson
Liberal hires Elmer and Ruby Jeanes as staff editors
Elmer and Ruby Jeanes join the Liberal as news editor and staff member replacing Dale Mead who resigned. Elmer Jeanes began in newspapers at 17 in a hand set shop and worked after school and Saturdays for fifty cents. Ruby Jeanes assumes the news editor role. Mrs. Charles Fuller of the Fuller Ranch breaks her hip after a Tuesday fall at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Jeanes
Liberal
Jeanes
Ruby
Dale Mead
The
Elmer
Charles Fuller
Fuller Ranch
Engagement Placed for Mabel Kathryn Brown Woolhiser
Mrs. Edgar Malott celebrated her birthday with a playful response when asked her age. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Brown announce the engagement of their daughter Mabel Kathryn Brown to David Arthur Woolhiser of Cataract Wisconsin. A spring wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Malott
Percy Brown
Mabel Kathryn
David Arthur Woolhiser
Cataract
Wisconsin
George Jr. to Miss Betty Pulliam in Silver City
The 54th session of the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star of New Mexico names George Jr. as bridegroom in Silver City with Judge Haug land officiating. Mrs. Ruth Bishop is appointed Grand Organist and Mrs. Cora Kirby a member of the necrology committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George, Jr
Betty Pulliam
Silver City
Haugland
Ruth Bishop
Cora Kirby
Grand Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star of
New Mexico
Albuquerque Rep A M Fernandez dies after hospital visit
November 9 Representative A M Fernandez dies Wednesday morning in an Albuquerque hospital after being re elected for an eighth term in Congress. Mrs Sadie Stansbury and son Tommy move from Albuquerque to Lordsbury to settle. Mr and Mrs Eugene Woods and daughters Connie and San ara depart for Redding California as Mr Woods transfers with AT T Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Fernandez
Albuquerque
Rep. Fernandez
Congress
Sadie Stansbury
Tommy
Lordsbury
Mrs. Stansbury
Hidalgo County Hospital
Eugene Woods
Connie
Sanara
Redding
California
Mr. Woods
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Lordsburg High School Powder Puff Game Announced
November 16 report notes Junior Class girls challenging Senior Class girls to a powder puff football game at Lordsburg High School stadium on Monday night November 26 at 7 30. Margueritte Codding begins her sixth year as Hidalgo County Chamber of Commerce manager as of November 1.
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Lordsburg High School
Clas
Margueritte Codding
Hidalgo County
Cf Commerce
Governors Agree on Special Election for U S Representative
Governor Simms and Governor Mechem announce a special election to pick a successor to late U S Representative Antonio M Fernandez on Tuesday April 9 1957. Mrs Scherling is named head observer for the Ground Observer Corps post as Lordsburg observers organize. Fifteen years ago the world
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Simms
Edwin L. Mechem
U. S
Antonio M. Fernandez
Meeting to organize Ground Observer Corps in Lordsburg
A Ground Observer Corps meeting is set for Monday evening per C R Simkins to establish a GOC unit in Lordsburg. Local residents are urged to attend as planners outline duties and organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ground Observer Corps
C. R Simpkins
GOC
Lordsburg
Barber Opens New Lordsburg Shop Expands to Three Chairs
Claude Speer, who began a Lordsburg barber business in May 1935 with one chair, now occupies the former Conder Jewelry Store building with three chairs. The Hidalgo County Chamber notes the Woman's Club deserves praise for helping lift the Hidalgo County Fair Association’s debt in 1955, and Ada Jean Jackson announces her engagement to Don T. Rhodes, son of Edward and Mrs. Rhodes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Speer
Lordsburg
Conder Jewelry Store
Hidalgo County Chamber of Commerce
Woman’s Club
Hidalgo County Fair Association
Codding
Mrs. Lewis Jackon
Ada Jean
Don T. Rhodes
Edward Rhodes
Masons Mark 50th Lordsburg Lodge Anniversary
November 2 report notes Bert A. Robbins Past Master of New Mexico was principal speaker at a buffet dinner Sunday night October 28 in Masonic Hall. Attended by more than 100 local and visiting Masons and their ladies. Mr and Mrs George Staub announce their marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert A. Robbins
New Mexico
Masonic Hall
Lordsburg Lodge No. 30
AF & AM
Clash Over France and Britain In Naval Air War
Fragmentary OCR notes describe France invaded by Nazi forces and Britain fighting for survival in a desperate aerial battle as World War II war fronts heated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Vandalism Sparks Curfew Talk Says Police Chief
Police Chief Lalo Sanchez reports a surge of vandalism in the city and hints curfew enforcement may resume after years. He notes youths may be shooting out street lights, stressing public safety concerns.
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Lalo Sanchez
Coroners Jury Rules Death by Hanging in El Paso Case
The coroner's jury returned a verdict of death by hanging for Mrs. I, a resident of El Paso in her later years, on Friday.
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el Paso
Lordsburg Lions Club Pushes Drive for New School Bus
The Lordsburg Lions Club has gone on record urging a fundraising drive to help buy a new school bus for transporting students to all school activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg Lions Club
Prominent attorney speaking at Deming Boy Scouts banquet
December 3 meeting of the Ge Ontima District Yucca Council of Boy Scouts of America featured D. Weir, a leading attorney from Las Cruces, as principal speaker at the White House Cafe. LaVerne Merrill was installed as Vice-Chairman of the Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sess D. Weir
Lag Cruces
Geonima
Yucca
Formal opening of new Armory building on December 12
The formal opening of the new Armory building will be held on Wednesday December 12 beginning at 11 00 A M Local officials invite the public to attend the ceremony and view the new facilities.
Lordsburg Highway Route Placed for New Super Hi
Officials confirmed the chosen path for a new super highway through Lordsburg. Blueprints are prepared and survey crews are on site marking the right of way for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Lordsburg Hidalgo Chamber Elects President Amid Resignation
The Lordsburg Hidalgo Chamber of Commerce board met December 10 in monthly session. James R. Badgett was elected president following Leo Cohen's resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg Hidalgo
Bus fund boosted by $10 from Dairy Queen operator
R. H. Gale, operator of the Dairy Queen in Silve City, adds ten dollars to the bus fund. The donation strengthens the fundraising effort and highlights local business support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Gale
Dairy Queen
Silve City
Bailey announces engagement of La Wanda Caro lyn Bailey
Mr and Mrs John C Bailey reveal the engagement of their daughter La Wanda Caro lyn Bailey to Gene Speer son of Mr and Mrs G Speer of Ruidoso. The couple plans a future wedding and request congratulations from friends and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Bailey
la Wanda Carolyn
Gene Speer
G. Speer
Ruidoso
Local Christmas Visits Trace Through Lordsburg to White Sands
holiday travel across New Mexico highlights visits among DeVon Singer Wesley Freeburg and relatives in Lordsburg Deming and Cliff. Dr H S Cohen and daughters travel to Phoenix. B B McAlister and Juey share Christmas with Wanda Gray and family in On Wednesday Gray accompanies relatives to White Sands. Ann Richards spends several days in Douglas with Betty Sue Pendleton and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeVon Singer
Wesley Freeburg
Sue and
Dickie
Los Angeles
Lordsburg
Levi Bradberry
Deming
Cliff
H. S. Cohen
Sally
Susan
Phoenix
Wanda Gray
Bill Gathier
Eula
Andrita
Lowell
Miss Gray
Harriet Jorgensen
Nina Wilson
White Sands
Miss Lois
Ann Richards
Douglas Week
Betty Sue Pendleton
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Ann Day
Mr. and
Ts. H. A. Way
Jerry Jones
Nick Arambula
Mrs
George Staub
If Andsburghs
B. B. McAlister
Juey
J. R. Badgett
Lordsburg, New. Mexico
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