County election deadlines and voting changes outlined
Emmet Scofield warns that March 5 p.m. is the closing date for new registrations to vote in the municipal primary. Filing for county and village offices now requires a notarized form from the clerk. Voting machines will be used for the first time in Animas and Virden precincts, with two additional machines purchased for these locations.
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Emmet Scofield
Sco
County
Vich
Animas and
Virden
Ial
Ida Wallace Dies in Lordsburg Silver City Notice
Mrs Ida Williams Wallace aged 62 died in Silver City after a year long illness. Funeral services were held February 5 at Heather Chapel with Rev W C officiating. Survived by two daughters Hazel Ellison and Grace Merritt two sons Boyd and Lloyd a nephew list includes Ralph Craig and Will Craig a niece list includes Opal Allen and Jeanette Spence two grandchildren Pricilla Downing and Dave Williams burial at Mountain View Cemetery near her husband.
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Ida Williams Wallace
Silver City
W. C
Heather Chapel
Wallace
Pueblo
Colo
Ladsburg
Harry Wallace
Hazel Ellison
Alpine
Ariz
Grace Merritt
Norwalk
Calif
Boyd
Blyth
Lloyd of
Lordsburg
Ralph Craig
Cov Wa
Will Craig
Harvey Craig
St. Johns
Henry Ellison Jr
New York
Bobby Ellison
Melvin Downing
Opal Allen
Francis Williams
Jeanette Spence
Mobile Dental Unit Serves Lordsburg Students
The Mobile Dental Unit visited Lordsburg Municipal School on January 14 to 29 providing dental care to 366 children. Operated by the New Mexico Division of Dental Public Health under the Parent-Teacher Association, the program relied on volunteer workers led by Mrs. James Briggs and Mrs. Helen Med Medina.
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Lordsburg
Division of Dental
New Mexico Department of Public Health
James Briggs
Helen Med Medina
Lordsburg Hidalgo County Chamber Banquet Set for Feb 17
The Lordsburg Hidalgo County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual banquet Monday February 17 at 7 p m in the high school cafetorium. Ellsworth Green Jr executive VP and GM of the El Paso Chamber will be the guest speaker. Tickets available from the chamber office or directors. must be purchased by February 15.
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Lordsburg Hidalgo County Chamber of Commerce
Ellsworth Green, Jr
el Paso Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Air Force Reserve
Kansas City University
Bank Robbery Arrest Praised by FBI for Lordsburg Officers
The FBI commends Lordsburg Police for quick identification and rapid capture of James Edward France, who robbed the First National Bank of Lordsburg on January 15, 1914. Officer Juan Moralez is highlighted for locating the suspect's whereabouts, with praise also extended to Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office and New Mexico State Police for teamwork.
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Harber J. Heather
FBI
Heather
Lordsburg
James Edward France
First National Bank of
H. O. Hawkins
Mrs Croom Dies In Lordsburg Area Funeral Held
Mrs Mary Ethel Rose Croom died February 3 in Lordsburg. Funeral services were held February 5 in Heather Chapel with Rev. W. C Strickland officiating. Born November 8, 1875 in Victoria Texas she married John A Croom in 1891 in Vance Texas. They moved west by wagon. Eight children were born. six survive. Survivors include three daughters Mrs Mattie R Le Fevre of Tolar Texas Mrs Mary A Adams of Animas and Mrs Lelia Mae Isaacks of Willcox Ariz and three sons Joe D Frank and Lewis of Animas. Also ten grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. Burial in Middle Animas. Pallbearers were grandsons.
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Mary Ethel Rose Croom
Lordsburrg
Heather Chapel
W. C Strickland
First Methodist Church
Victoria
Texas
John A Croom
Vance
Eugene
Animas Valley
Snce
Mr Croom
Hospital Levy on Tuesday for Hidalgo General Hospital
Registered voters in Hidalgo County may vote next Tuesday in a special election on applying a levy to Hidalgo General Hospital. If approved it will require renewal every four years and adds 0.5 mill to taxes, about $1.50 yearly for a $2000 home.
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Hidalgo County
Hidalgo General Hospital
Lordsburg
Funeral Services Today for Garland Johnson
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p m today in the Heather Chapel with Rev William Castle of the Deming Baptist Church officiating. Johnson aged 53 died in Calgo General Hospital Wednesday afternoon. A full obituary will be published next week.
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Heather Chapel
William Castle
Deming Baptist Church
Johnson
Hicalgo General Hospital
Estrada Dies at Hidalgo General Hospital
Mrs. Augustina J. Estrada died in Hidalgo General Hospital Thursday morning. Rosary is set for Friday evening at Heather Chapel and Mass will be held at St Joseph's Catholic Church Saturday morning. Full obituary to follow next week.
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Augustina J. Estrada
Hidalgo General Hospital
Heather Chapel
St Joseph's Catholic Church
Funeral Services Held for Lola Looney in Lordsburg
Funeral services were held Tuesday February 4 at Heather Chapel for Lola Mae Myers Looney born February 20 1914 in Silver City. Survivors include three sons Melvin Hays of San Jose California George Botzo Lordsburg and three daughters Darlene Hays Albuquerque June Thompson and Alice Hays San Diego twelve grandchildren two brothers Arthur and Floyd Myers Lordsburg one sister Daisy Barrow Bisbee Arizona and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Gene Noce Arthur Myers Jr Tom Jensen Augustine Bednorz Page WIl der and E M Fisher Jr with burial at Mountain View Cemetery.
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Lola Mae Myers Looney
Heather Chapel
W. C Strickland
First Methodist Church
Loon
Silver City
Long Ilmes
Thre
Melvin Hays
Sanego
Cali
George Kbotzo Lordsburg
Darlene Hays Albuquerque
June Thompson
Alice Hays
San Diego
Arthur
Floyd Myers
Lordsburg
Daisy Barrow
Bisbee
Ariz
Gene Noce
Arthur Myers Jr
Tom Jensen
Augustine Bednorz
Page Wilder
E. M. Fisher Jr
Mountain View Cemetery
Mother's March Of Dimes Nets $407
The Mother's March of Dimes drive in Lordsburg and Cotton City raised 407.55 dollars last Friday night. Mrs. Jack Murray chaired the effort and praised the workers. Coffee and donuts were provided at the American Legion Hall by Wright's Pokery with Bill Kimbley Bob Williams Vice Reay and Harber Heather assisting.
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Mother's March of Dimes
Lordsburg
Cotton City
Jack Murray
American Legion Hall
Wright
Mary Austin Crowned Basketball Sweetheart at Lordsburg game
Mary Austin was named basketball sweetheart at halftime of the Lordsburg animal game on a February Saturday night. Attendants Sharon Farris Dodie Estrada Jeanne Hill Josephine Gary wore formal gowns with corsages and were escorted by sets of boys. After the game the homecoming dance followed in the cafetorium with the Moon River theme and Latinaires providing music.
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Mary Austin
Lordsburg
Sharon Farris
James Murray
Johnny la Marca
Dodie Estrada
Paul Sandoval
Joe Martinez
Jeanne Hill
Charlie Walter
Artte Gay
Josephine Gary
Carmelo Gonzalés
Steven Speer
Jody Castillo
Ronnie Stiles Stiles
Queen Mary
Castillo
Moon River
First Librarian In Lordsburg Passes Away
Funeral services for Mrs. Nan cy Virginia Pippin were held in Heather Chapel. Born November 6 1677 in Texas she died January 30 in Coolidge Arizona. She lived in Lordsburg since 1916 and later resided with family in Cloverdale and Coolidge. Survivors include daughter Naomi granddaughter Pamelia Meadows grandson John A Nicholson and others. Burial followed in Mountain View Cemetery with pallbearers listed.
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Nancy Virginia Pippin
Heather Chapel
W. C. Strickland
Pippin
Texas
Coolidge
Arizona
Lordsburg
Naomi
John A. “Butch" Nicholon
Cloverdale
I. W. Kirkland
Waco
Mountain View Cemetery
Bob Williams
Donald McGhee
Garland McHalffey
William Helbig Sr
William Helbig Jr
Allen Hill
County Democrat Convention To Be Held Saturday
Hidalgo County Democratic Party will convene at 7 30 p m Saturday February 8 in the courthouse to select eight delegates to the state convention on February 22 in Santa Fe Precinct 1 delegates include Emma J Scofield Fred Kerr Jesus Estrada C L Brown and others Animas Virden Rodeo and Cieneguita areas receive two one and two delegates respectively Candidates for state offices and U S representatives must win at least 20 percent at the state convention to qualify for the primary ballot
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Hidalgo County
Democratic Party
Court House
Santa Fe
Precinct
Lordsburg
Emma J. Scofield
Fred Kerr
Jesus Estrada
C. L. Brown
William Lytle
Frank Bowman
Allen Hill
Rodolfo Chavez
Hugh Pace
Daniel Estrada
Percy Brown
Leslie Harvell
L. E. Gay
B. M. Kimbley
Robert Kerr
Foy Powell
Leroy McCarty
Dudley Robertson
Ray Saucedo
Harold Bishop
Charles Williams
Richard B Ktance
Howard Phillips
V. Junn
Raymond Gale
Petra Estrada
Marshall Fuller
Animas
Virden
Rodeo and Cienegn Ach
U.S
Old Men Faculty Defeat Guard in Scout Benefit Clash
The Teachers pulled away in the final minute to beat a younger National Guard squad 53 to 47 in a high school gym game for Boy Scout Troop 120. The Press led early and held a halftime margin as fouls aided the Guard comeback.
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National Guard
Boy Scout Troop
Gam
Mavence
Legion Plans Dedication Monument Event
Members of the American Legion are urged to attend an important meeting Monday February 10 at p m to make plans for a dedication monument announced by W W Scott Commander The plans will include the post observance of the American Legion's birthday March 15.
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American Legion
W. W. Scott
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Rs. Wallace
Animas Weather Data
S. Weather Bureau
Mrs. Croom
Garland Johnson
Estrada
Lola Looney
Legion
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