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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1948
Page
4
The Liberal invites readers to report any mistaken reflections on a person firm or corporation in its columns for correction by management. Corrections will be published upon review and verification.
A veteran construction worker from El Paso drives a tanker to Naco and Nogales, blasting the Lordsburg to Las Cruces highway. He cites narrow, rough sections, pothole filled shoulders, poor patching material, insufficient base, and unsafe two‑lane bridges and culverts, urging a complete rebuild of the pig trail.
J W McNeely of Lordsburg New Mexico blasts the state highway system for narrow dirt shoulders and an undersized Cambray 48 overpass. He criticizes blade work that shortens shoulders and warns the road is very dangerous and could cost lives. He asks the highway commission to act.
Opal T. Salaiz of Lordsburg New Mexico writes in support of George Harding and his Death Trap column noting the Las Cruces to Lordsburg highway needs widening to safely accommodate trucks and large vehicles. She urges continued advocacy and offers to provide supporters' names.
Middletown Pennsylvania reports Sgt Colquitt Oliver who served in the Caribbean theater of World War II reenlisted in the United States Air Force at Olmsted Air Force Base. His mother Mrs Walter Oliver resides in Lordsburg New Mexico.
A joint watch night service will be held Friday December 31 at 8 p m at the Assembly of God church. The Silver City church will be guests and Rev E J Stone will bring a message. The event features special music by the Young people and Rev C F Wilhite will also speak. A communion service closes the Old Year. Open to all with cordial invitation.
It is announced a Chamber of Commerce meeting will take place Monday January 17 with a complete program to follow in a later issue. Everyone is invited. President Elect is mentioned.
Know Your Recruiting Sgt. reports a recruitment drive offering 18 year olds one year of service in the Army or Air Force. Article notes Christmas leave for Manuel Contreras and Nick Ayan Jr. to Fort Ord and describes pay scales, benefits, and flight training through Air Force Aviation Cadets.
The Maxwell family and sister express gratitude for the kindness shown by friends and neighbors in response to their loss.
Barbara Ann Parker entertained her Sunday School class at a Christmas party Monday afternoon. Attendees included Ernestine Short, Mary Jo Houser, Katie Spencer, Mary Ann Linquist, Mary Florence Baker, Janice Kerr of Silver City, Rebecca Turrentine, and Laura Ella.
Children Emory Gordon Corey and William Kipp participated in an afternoon of games and songs. Mothers and others joined in as Chi and carols filled the room and gifts were exchanged.
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