03 Feb 1956
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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1956
Page
1
The First Methodist church croft hosts a 7 PM dinner for Scouts Cubs and Brownies with a Mexican menu. Reservations with Mrs. Moselle Messecar by February 6. Uniforms required for most events. pins or insignia needed for the 3 PM meeting.
A major snowstorm blankets the region with about an inch on the ground at most, four to five inches on the Lordsburg to Silver City route, delaying traffic between Lordsburg and Deming. Roads are in poor condition and drivers are urged to use chains and proceed with care. Cobre school reportedly closed for the day.
The Animas Valley Soil Conservation District was organized in November 1945. It lies in Hidalgo County and Grant County and covers 998,017 acres, with 439,939 acres of agricultural land. Joe Rouse chairs the District Board of Supervisors and County ASC Committee, operating a ranch south of Lordsburg. Max DeVilbiss serves as secretary treasurer and ranches at Animas, alongside Archie Payne and Leland Stewart. Jim Wilburn, a rancher from Rodeo, NM, is the remaining board member. Meetings average about four per year with four members present. The Lordsburg schools serve both this and Virden Valley districts. Continued on page 7.
The text explains dependency deduction rules for children under 19 or full time students over 19. If you provide more than half of their support, you may claim them as a dependent even with earnings up to $600 in 1955. Students may file returns for refunds or exemptions, and spouses or scholarships do not affect the dependency unless the student marries.
Lordsburg Mavericks lost to Cliff on the road as Brown Patton and Bearup led the Cliff offense. Pace 13 and Williams 12 paced Lordsburg while Broun and Bearup tied for high with 16 each. Coach Smith used eight players in a tight zone battle on the boards.
Bobbie the Paul Probert family lynx took a moonlit stroll last Friday night after an open front door. The pet displays unusual skills such as bath use and powder application while showing evident loyalty to the football program. The scene unfolds around the stadium where she slept and may seek season pass or mascot status.
The CAP simulated search mission scheduled for this weekend has been postponed due to the weather outlook. The new date for the SARCAP will be announced later.
Snow bound roads and bad weather force the postponement of the Lordsburg Mavericks versus Deming Wildcats basketball game set for Thursday February 2 on Deming's floor. Referees from Las Cruces could not travel, delaying the contest to early next week.
The Lordsburg First Methodist Church purchased the Alek Spiro duplex and two adjacent lots, gaining a full quarter block for church use. Crowded conditions at the Chased School prompted the expansion drive, with over $40,000 pledged and $5,000 paid. A Sunday supper on February 5 will discuss future plans for the church and school, including space for Sunday School classes and Children’s Division.
The V.F.W. and its auxiliary held a cake walk last Saturday. Proceeds of 18.65 went to the March of Dimes. Special thanks to participants and to the auxiliary women who baked the cakes.
Notice asks to reserve with Mrs Messecar at phone 297-1 for a February 8 dinner for Lady Batten Powell. Also reports Mr Nat Gammon and Mrs Gammon in Albuquerque with Mr Gammon to undergo surgery next week.
Leading citizens back New Mexico Heart Association fundraising for heart research and education. Homer Brooks chairs the drive, Seaborne F. Collins serves as state chair, and Abel Martinez lights the torch in Albuquerque. Emory A. Nelson notes millions affected and early diagnosis benefits while Eisenhower sends a hopeful message.
Farmers in Hidalgo County may apply for additional funds to cover 1954 operating expenses. Loans target family-type farms unable to secure credit elsewhere and may be used for fertilizer, tractor fuel, livestock feed, and seed. Applications are filed at the Hidalgo County Farmers Home Administration office in La Arizona.
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