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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1949
Page
4
The piece salutes city workers volunteers and organizations for a year of service including water system, lunchroom project, and recreational programs. It also thanks those who contributed to charity and news gathering while noting occasional vandalism at the high school.
Readers vent at the City fire department for nuisance false alarms while praising the Volunteer Fire Department for their rapid response to Kitty's distress. Birthday wishes go to everyone as 1950 is welcomed.
James G. Cooper writes from San Francisco thanking Lordsburg authorities for aiding him after missing a bus on December 18 1949. He credits a patrol officer for locating the bus and ensuring he could continue to Texas to celebrate Christmas with his family.
George S. Virden thanks Mr. Paul and Mr. Gerald Malott and all readers of The Lordsburg Liberal for publishing his letter seeking American Wir dens. He notes no replies yet but hopes readers will write. He extends cordial holiday greetings to all, and mentions an editor’s note with further description of Virden.
The passage notes Evesham on the River Avon with Broadway seven miles away and Chipping Campden nine miles distant. It highlights these two Cotswold towns as historic and popular with American visitors.
A large crowd attended a Christmas pageant where attendants welcomed guests and each child spoke their part over a loudspeaker. The event, described as a gay affair, provided an enjoyable evening for all in attendance.
The Lordsburg L D S Primary held a Christmas program on December 21 in connection with Ward Christmas tree festivities. Santa distributed treats prepared by the Sunday school. younger children acted as reindeer, with eight boys portraying each reindeer and the sleigh scene. The older group presented The Year's Great Guest with colorful costumes and seasonal figures.
Miss Gloria Gass was guest of honor at a Baptist Church bridal shower in the church annex on Tuesday December 17. Fifty guests attended including church members. Miss Gladys Sapp chaired the arrangements with Mrs Alton Powell and others assisting. James were enjoyed during the afternoon.
The message notes December as Old Man Winter with 2 inches of snow on the Weather Record Map and discusses typical temperatures and snowfall based on long term US Weather Bureau figures. It mentions winter begin in December and hints at antifreeze use for cars and buses to prevent rust.
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