Lordsburg OKs ten year gas franchise deal
Lordsburg officials approve a ten year natural gas franchise with El Paso Natural Gas Co. to install 4 inch and 12 3 4 inch mains, serve domestic and industrial users, set minimum sale price, and invite bids after franchise takes effect. A Las Cruces hearing discusses benefits and city revenue projections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Morrison
Lordsburg
el Paso Natural Gas
Deming
Rnde
Paso Natural Gas Co
C. C. Cragin
Verna Be Promoted to Crippled Children's Care Role
After 18 months of service, health nurse Verna Be receives a promotion to join the Crippled Children's Commission in Kentucky. Her long effort, dedication, and respected work within the county and state health system are noted as factors, with local officials acknowledging her value to public health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verna Be
Crippled Children's Com
Kentucky
Gerber
M Ky
Dyer Family Moves Amid Illness in New Departure
A San Francisco man identified as Dyer travels to Lordsburg with his mother’s illness as the family seeks support. The article notes Mrs. Dyer is with him and mentions she was a pioneering local woman.
Methodist Church Services Schedule Through Easter
Bryan Hall church notes list Sunday services at 9 45 a m and 11 00 a m with pastors and program times including a league at 6 30 p m and Wednesday services at 7 30 p m through Easter with subjects described.
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H League
Night tourists from Michio linger in rainy California
Travelers from Michigan spent the winter in California waiting out rain. About half the county cabins remain occupied while the group drove in and out amid the damp weather, keeping travel plans fluid and weather conditions a factor.
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Michio
California
Lice Jones Secures Prime Student Job on Campus
Misa Alice Jones wins the best student assignment at State College with Prof. Hart Tolbert of the Bureau of Entomology visiting Lordsburg to recruit her. She had a good position last year, but this role is superior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Alice Jones
State College
Hart Tolbert
Bureau of Entomology
Department of Agriculture
Lordsburg
Lordsburg Fan Colonel Holt Becomes Trojan Institution
Jack Kerr sends greetings and USC Alumni Review pages from Lordsburg New Mexico where Colonel Willard F. Holt of the New Mexico National Guard is described as the most loyal Trojan follower. Holt meets each visiting team, insists on photos, and remains a steadfast institution along the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Kerr
Lordsburg
University of Southern California
Howard Jones
Arthur E. Neelley
Willard F. Holt
New Mexico
Trojan
Notre Dame
Holt
Mrs Witherell Leaves for Boston to Join Son in East
Mrs. Robert E. Witherell departed Saturday for Boston to join her son Stewart who did not return to New Mexico with his mother. She was accompanied as far as El Paso by Mrs. Harry A. Day. The Witherells made many warm friends during their New Mexico residence who regret their departure.
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Robert E. Witherell
Boston
Stewart
New Mexico
el Paso
Harry A. Day
Witherells
Miss Sara Gass Helps Lordsburg Freshman Team Win Title
Miss Sara Gass of Lordsburg played on the Marv Hardin Baylor freshmen basketball squad which won first place in the class basketball tournament that recently concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Gass
Lordsburg
Marv Hardin- Baylor
Mavericks Maintain Unbeaten District Lead With Win Streak
Lordsburg Mavericks stay undefeated after beating Virden 32 23, Hatch 36 27, and Anthony 46 24 to lead the district. Tonight they face Hurley, then host Silver City with Botts back, aiming for No 1 seed in the district tournament.
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Virden
Hatch
Anthony
Hurley
Deming
Lordsburg Mavericks
Mavericks
Hatch Bears
Lordsburg
Valley Court
Deming Wildcats
Indians
Silver City Colts
Colts
Silver City
Botts
Fong
Stone
Silver City Estrada
Stone DeMaes
Botts Or Cisosky Nicholson
Miraba
Sanchez Connie Ore Williamson
Airport News and Aviation Figures At Lordsburg
Community notes report a women’s banco club forming at Mrs Apple’s home with eight members and monthly meetings set for the first and third Wednesdays. Marion McKeen and wife arrived at Lordsburg's airport by Curtis Osprey and travel to Hatch to visit a sick relative. Promotions for private soldiers are noted and a pay raise adds 1000 dollars annually for airport personnel. A meteorological observer at Dryden Texas is mentioned with a humorous anecdote about a fire caused by heating shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeen
McNeal
Kincy
Freeman McWorther of Gold Hill Visits Lordsburg
Freeman McWorther of Gold Hill was seen in Lordsburg on Monday visiting local landmarks and meeting residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman McWorther
Gold Hill
Lordsburg
Power Man Seeks Trials For Southwest Electric Power
EF Hart of Deming, longtime advocate of Elephant Butte power, meets with Secretary Holt of the New Mexico State Power Commission to map steps toward making electric power a reality for southwestern New Mexico. The Caballo dam is years from completion. commission members include Frank Light and A S Robertson.
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EF. Hart
Deming
Elephant Butte
New Mexico
Holt
State Power Commission
Tingley
Caballo Cams
The
Power Commission
Caballo Dam
Hurt
Jean
Lordsburg
Frank Light
Silver City
A. S. Robertson
Jay Cruces
Hidalgo NYA Plans Youth Projects Across County
County supervisor Gerald Fuller announced NYA activity in Hidalgo County will run through June 30, 1937 with 33 youths under two projects. Rural youth under Mrs Agnes Edington will finish landscaping at Virden and Rodeo schools and hire a county RSA clerical assistant, while Lordsburg projects include cemetery windbreak hedge planting, three picnic grounds, and a nine hole golf course funded by local groups. Girls will sew for RSA clients under Cecilia Fredricks and may later train as maids. boys will graft fruit trees and hedge cuttings under county agent Paul W Brown with calls for anyone needing grafting help to contact Gerald Puller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hidalgo County
NYA
Gerald Fuller
Agnes Edington
Lordsburg
Virden
Rodeo
County Rsa
Lordsburg Lions Club
Lordsburg Golf Club
WPA
Cecilia Fredricks
RSA
Lordsburg Woman‘s Club
Paul W. Brown
Gerald Puller
Pierce family returns to Lordsburg from Van Meter ranch
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Pierce and their two children have moved back to their Lordsburg home after spending two months at the Van Meter ranch north of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Pierce
Lordsburg
van Meter
There Should be At Least Forty-Eight Bradfords
Dr. John H. Bradford, active for 35 years guiding youth, urged to be duplicated across the forty eight states rather than spread thin. The essay praises his cultural leadership and notes Andere Bradford as the better half of the famous husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Bradford
Andere Bradford
Death of Mrs Olney in Tucson Linked to Lordsburg Roots
Laura A. Olney wife of Samuel V. Olney born in Predricksburg Missouri aged eighty three moved to Arizona in 1878 and lived in Lordsburg and Tucson. She is survived by four children Lena Lulu John and Samuel and by her husband and two siblings predeceased her. Funeral at Mountain View cemetery Lordsburg Sunday Feb 7 conducted by J I Brimberry with Church of Christ choir.
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Laura A. Olney
Samuel V. Olney
Predricksburg
Samuel Y. Olney
Lena
Lulu
John
Samuel
Arizona
Lordsburg
Tucson
Mountain View
J. I. Brimberry
Church of Christ Choir
Olney
Lordshure Church of Christ
Cowboy Band From Hardin-Simmons To Play Here Tuesday
The World famous Cowboy band from Hardin-Simmons University will give a full concert in the Central School gymnasium next Tuesday at eight. Former Maverick euphonium artist Bobby Williams will join the group, praised by advance agent Harry Hayes as part of a landmark trip for a fresher. The band tours coast to coast, has traveled 276,000 miles in ten years, circled the globe eleven times, and is billed as the Best Known University Band in the World backed by parlor buses owned by the Cowboy Band. Johnny Reagan will also perform as an added entertainment feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin-Simmons University
Central School
Maverick Band
Lordsburg Te Becase
Bobby Williams
Maverick
Euphonium
Harry Hayes
Freschman
Abilene
Phoenix
Arizona
I Istance
Globe
New World
Johnny Reagan
Wright Wedding Unites Goldie Wright and Bert Little
In Lordsburg last afternoon Miss Goldie Wright wed Bert Little, assistant superintendent of buildings and grounds at College. Rev C K Campbell officiated the ring ceremony at St Pauls Methodist Church with heartfelt congratulations from friends and well-wishers.
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Goldie Wright
Legion of Friends
Lordsburg
Ert Little
College
C. K. Campbell
St Pauls Methodia
Col Charles Stewart Mott Visits Lordsburg on Route to Arizona
Col Charles Stewart Mott a noted capitalist traveler and auto magnate stopped in Lordsburg en route to a Arizona guest ranch. His wife and infant daughter remain in El Paso with her mother Mrs J A Rawlings during part of the winter. His visit places on the town’s Hall of Fame display alongside other famous Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Charles Stewart Mott
Arizona
el Paso
J A. Rawlings
Motta
General Pershing
Ambassador Kellogg
Judge Kenes
Mountain Landis
Sidney Smith
John T. McCcutcheon
Amelia Earhart
Chamber of Commerce
Hall of Fame
Recreation School Success Led by Dr Bradford in Hidalgo Area
A week long recreation school directed by Dr John Bradford of New York City and supported by the State College extension service and 4-H leaders drew broad participation. Programs included folk dances such as the Virginia reel and minuet, varied relays, group singing, brain teasers, and a closing appreciation of wholesome recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bradford
New York City
Department of Agriculture
Bradford
State College Extension Service
Helen Crandall
Emma Hawk
Paul W. Brown
Olive B. Cruse
Gerald Puller
NYA
Cloyd Miller
City Board of Education
P M Melanis Re-elected To City Board of Education
P M Melanis was re-elected to a six year seat on the City Board of Education as the sole candidate. With no contest, only a few voters cast ballots. The election board included Judge B B Ownby P J Pairly and Mrs Felix Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.M. Melanis
Board of Education
City Board of Education
P. M. Melania
B. B. Ownby
P. J. Pairly
Mra Felix Jones
Judge Hay Holds Brief Court in Rodeo Man Case
Judge George W. Hay convened a short Wednesday session sending a rodeo man to the estate asylum at Las Vegas. He was joined by Mrs Hay Buttons and court reporter Ada Woodbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Hay
Las Vegas
Hay
Buttons
Ada Woodbury
County appoints new nurse after health officer visit
Dr C Mitchell, district health officer, met county commissioners this week to select a new county nurse. The appointment will be reported when she arrives. Mitchell noted it would be difficult to replace Ming Han cock with an equally efficient successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Mitchell
Mitchell
Ming Hancock
Lions Club meeting honors Col. Mott and plans ladies night
The Lions Club held a noon meeting with local members and introduced Col. C. G. Mott of General Motors, who spends four months annually in Flint and Bermuda. Dr. John Bradford, slated as guest speaker, could not attend due to district conference duties. Lion Austin announced preparations for ladies night and a projected turnout above sixty Lions and Lionesses led by District Governor Ted Russell. A motion praised Hobbs for organizing the club.
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Lions Club
Lion Holt
Col. C. 8. Mott
General Motors
Flint
Michigan
Bermuda
Susan
John Bradford
Department of Agriculture
Lordsburg
Chamber of Commerce
Lions Clubs
United States
Lion Austin
Ted Russell
Hobbs
Lion’s Club
Pastor Harald W Cole to speak on Mission Field Challenge
Hrother Harald W Cole, longtime pastor in Yuma, will lead Sunday morning service and announce his volunteer move to Osaka Christian Mission in Japan. He will discuss the field, the work there, and Christians’ duties at home. Evening activities include Christian Endeavor at 6:30 and a 7:30 preaching service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hrother Harald W. Cole
Yuma
Osaka
Japan
Christian Endeavor
Grandmother Fannie Ford Visits California Granddaughter
Mrs. Fannie Ford of Venice California was the Sunday guest of her granddaughter Mrs. J Cloyd Miller and husband. She left Las Cruces with nephew J W Bouts former Luna county agent for a trip to Safford but had a minor auto accident near Deming and Capt, and Mrs. Miller met them on the return.
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Fannie Ford
Venice
California
J. Cloyd Miller
Las Cruces
J. W. Bouts
Luna County
Safford
Bouts
Deming
Capt
PTA Regular Meeting Announced for February 15
The Parent Teachers Association schedules its regular meeting for Monday February 15 at 8 p m. Members are urged to attend and participate in upcoming school activities and plans.
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Parent- Teachers Association
W M U Meeting at Mrs Pense Home
The W M U of Baptist church met at Mrs Chas Pense home with Mrs Dell Winters as hostess. Present were Mesdames Bam Gass Chas Pense Felix Jones J M Jones Marin Pierce and Robert Corbell. After the missionary program caramel pie and tea were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. U. of Baptist Church
Chas Pense
Dell Winters
Mesdames Bam Gass
Chas, Pense
Felix Jones
J. M. Jones
Marin Pierce
Robert Corbell
State College promotes lieutenant to captain
Superintendent J. Cloyd Miller, long an Army lieutenant, has been promoted to captain through State College and will soon receive his commission, described as another case of genuine merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Cloyd Miller
U. S. Army
State College
Delightful Class Party Hosted by Miller Family
Superintendent J Cloyd Miller and Mrs Miller hosted the Bible class of the Methodist Sunday school at their home on Tuesday evening. A luncheon followed social time with games Pinance and Monoply. Guests included Mrs Miller class president Mrs Bryan Hall teacher Captain J Cloyd Miller and others.
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J.cloyd Miller
Methodist Sunday School
Pinance
Miller
Bryan Hall
J. Cloyd Miller
Lundgren
Mearns
Bright
Jack Smith
Margaret Fuller
Martha Shipe
Uae B. Riegle
Mr. Cunningam
Donation of Twelve Health Books by Miss Verna Hancock
Miss Verna Hancock donates twelve health books for all ages to the library. The collection includes titles on personal and public health, health education, and citizenship. Readers are urged to donate additional books to the Library Board for Health and Science.
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Verna FE. Hancock
Library Board
Andress
Brown
Burkard
Chambers and Maroney
Sunshine School
Andres and Bragg
Andreas
Frans
Winslow and and Williamson
Winslow and
Hahn
Andress and
Evans
National Red Cross
Shirley Henslee Official Pianist at Albuquerque Conference
Miss Shirley Henslee serves as official pianist at the officers conference of the B T U association in Albuquerque, a compliment to her fine musical talent and standing.
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Shirley Henslee
Albuquerque
B. T. U. Association
Jubilee Circle Meeting With Mrs Paul Brown
The Jubilee Circle will convene with Mrs. Paul Brown on February 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jubilee Circle
Paul Brown
Davis Family Visits Ani mas on Wednesday
W. Fe Davis and his Ani mas family were in town on Wednesday noting a brief, civil visit with local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. FE. Davis
Family of Animas
Romance In A Boarding House at High School Auditorium
The play Romance In A Boarding House will be staged in the High School auditorium on Tuesday February 23. Sponsored by the Parent Teachers Association the production is directed by Mrs. Ruth Sundgren.
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Parent-Teachers Association
Ruth Sundgren
Missionary Society Meets at Mrs Brown Home
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church met at Mrs. Paul Brown's home with Mrs. J. Smith and Mrs. A. Orider assisting. After a business session led by President Mrs. Charlies Fuller, a program on Bringing World Health featured many participants. The next meeting is scheduled for Friday February 26 at the church with Mrs. Geo Ewan, Mrs. Maude Green, and Miss Ima Fairly hosting and Mr. Charles Puller leading the program.
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Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Paul Brown
J. Smith
A. Orider
Brown
Charlies Fuller
Mra
Hall
George Ewan
BE. J. Maloné
C. D. Martin
Charles Puller
R. HB. Lundgren
Charles Fuller
W. W. Scott
W. C. Mearns
Bryan Hall
Percy Brown
W. Oxsheer
FE. J. Malone
Peter Chase
Glen Moses
R. B. Lundgren
R. T. Bon
Missionary Work debated by Christians and Endeavorers
The Christians defeated the Endeavorers 900 to 1405 in a discussion on why missionary work is necessary led by Matela Egon. Mary Jones joined as a new member as twenty one attended. The event invites follow up next Sunday at 5 30 p m at the Church of Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jones Io
Matela Egon
Church of Christ
Kellys Move to Three Rivers New Mexico
Mr and Mrs Merritt Kelly and daughter Betty Jean move next Friday to Three Rivers New Mexico where Mr Kelly will work for Palomas Land and Cattle Company. The family expresses regret at leaving.
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Merritt Kelly
Betty Jean
Three Rivers
New Mexico
Kelly
Palomas Land
Mrs. Kelly
New Mexico Ranks Poorly in Library Service
Statistics from the American Library Association show 67 percent of New Mexico residents lack public library service, placing the state among those with only 60 to 80 percent coverage. It also ranks low in per capita expenditures and library circulation, with Miss Ruth Pride visiting Luna County over the weekend.
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The
American Library Association
New Mexico
Arkansas
West Virginia
North Dakota
Arizona
Texas
Tennessee
Ruth Pride
Luna County
Merritt Kelly
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