WPA Projects Benefit City and County Amid Labor Shortages
The WPA program supports sanitation improvements at schools and homes, road and bridge work from Lordsburg to Granite Gap, town hall renovations in Lordsburg, and sewer and culvert upgrades. Women follow sewing projects for garments and quilts while other planned works include a diversion dam canal improvements flood protection and street paving across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ority
Ding Virden High School
ERA
Lordsburg
WPA
Granite Gap
Uilding
Virden
Gila
Neblett
Board of Stewards To Serve Spanish Dinner
The Board of Stewards of the church will serve a Spanish dinner in the undercroft on Wednesday evening February 19. The public is invited. Serving will start at 6 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Stewards
Todist
Arch
Former mayor leads campaign for crippled children hospital
JF former mayor Leo F. Smith Thurmond and H. D. Hillger travel from Hot Springs to promote the crippled children hospital celebration. Mrs. Ting wife of the Governor breaks ground for the hospital foundation during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo F. Smith
Ritter Birth Announcement in El Paso
Mr and Mrs John Ritter of Sila Park announce the birth of a son in El Paso on Monday February. The baby weighs nine pounds one and a half ounces. Mother and child are well and the grandparents are jubilant. Congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ritter
Sila Park
el Paso
Iny Fine
Grand Ritter
Death of Mrs Hancock at Duncan
Mrs. Robert Hancock wife of a prominent local businessman of Duncan died Saturday in the DeMoss Hospital and was buried Sunday afternoon from the Heathe Funeral Home. Rev M C Moor officiated. She belonged to the Baptist church in Duncan and had just passed her 62nd birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hancock
Dunn
Heath Funeral
M. C. Moore
Baptist Ren
Duncan
Rosenstein Heads to Market in Los Angeles
Harry Rosenstein left Wednesday for the Los Angeles market to seek any items that may be for sale and bring back whatever can be found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenstein Goers
Harry Rosenstein
Los Angeles
Lordsburg Key City in 1936 Naval Airport Directory
Lordsburg is listed as a key city in New Mexico in the 1936 Naval Airport Directory, alongside Albuquerque and Roswell, though none of the three have government airports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
New Mexico
Albuquera
Roswell
Death of Mrs Davis in Valley View
Mrs John Davis of Valley View died Sunday at DeMoss hospital and was buried at the arch yard of her home community. Rev Robert R Maris of the Valley View Community Church officiated at the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Davis
Valley View
Robert R. Maris
Valley
Colson Buys Wood's Dairy in Local Deal
D. O. Colson has taken over Geo Wood's dairy that he has been operating for nearly two decades. The move positions Colson's Dairy as a leading local supplier in the dairy market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colson
Wood
D. O. Colson
Geo. Wood
Col- Dairy
Walley View Church Sunday School Schedule
Walley View Community Presbyterian Church announces Sunday School each Sunday with Pastor Robert R. Marquis leading morning and afternoon services on the second Sunday of the month, including a basket dinner at noon. Mrs. Ike DeVilbiss is noted for teaching duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walley View Community Presbyterian Church
Ike DeVilbiss
V. Robert R. Marquis
Card of Thanks for Kindness and Floral Offerings
We wish to thank our friends for many acts of kindness and for the beautiful floral offerings in our bereavement. Mrs. O. M. Parks, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Childers, Bobby and Gita Rae Childers, Mr. and Mrs. 8. H. Spain, Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Spain, Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Spain, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Spain, Mrs. A. Daum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. M. Parks
Ray Childers
Bobby
Gita Rae Childers
8. H. Spain
O. D. Spain
R. F. Spain
L. C. Spain
A. Daum
Sanitary Toilet Drive Expands Across Counties
Capt. Clint G. Smith leads seven counties in building sanitary toilets with 77 completed in Hidalgo county and 73 applications pending. New Mexico is highlighted for lower costs as 3,000 flyproof toilets have been finished statewide. A three year sanitation push reportedly saved 1100 babies and cut typhoid, with L A Bradberry and J D McGiure confirming oversight in Hidalgo county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clint G. Smith
Hidalgo County
New Mexico
West Virginia
L. A. Bradberry
J.D. McGiure
Correction on Polled Hereford bulls purchase by Hoggett
In last week's Liberal we stated that Jack Hoggett bought two Polo bulls. This should read Polled Hereford bulls. Hoggett takes pride in improving his ranch and has some of the best stock in the community on his range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hoggett
Church of the Nazarene Sunday Services Schedule
Regular services are announced for Sunday February 16 at the Church of the Nazarene. Bible School at 9:45 am. morning service at 11:00 am with “Sanctification”. Young People's Hour at 6:30 pm. Evening Evangelistic message at 7:30 pm. Pastor P L Stanton welcomes all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Bible School
P. L. Stanton
Resolutions of Respect for O M Parks at Pyramid Lodge No 23
Masonic lodge resolutions mourn the death of O M Parks a respected member of Pyramid Lodge No 23 Lordsburg Grand Domain of New Mexico The committee extends sympathy to the bereaved family and orders minutes copies and publication in the Lordsburg Liberal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. M. Parks
Pyramid Lodge
Lordsburg
Grand Domain
New Mexico
Lordsburg Liberal
Earle Kerr
Jack Heather
Leo Cohen
Parks Funeral Highlights Lasting Community Impact
The funeral for Oscar M. Parks was held at the Baptist church with Rev. M. C. Moore delivering a Scripture filled sermon. Mourners included family, friends, and visiting relatives from Arizona and California. services were conducted by Deming Lodge No. 12 F i AM and the Lordsburg Knights of Pythias. Burial followed in Deming cemetery as nearby business houses closed in respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar M Parks
Baptist
M. C. Moore
Parks
Ray Childers
H. Spain
Pierce
Arizona
Robert Spain
Deming
D Spain
Wellton
J. N Parker
Gage
MM. Owens
Lordaburg
of Deming Lodge No. 12
Lordsburg Knights of Pythias
Spain
O. D. Spain
William Hamilton
Annie Daum
Taft
California
Lordsburg Woman's Club Meeting Notice
The regular meeting of the Lordsburg Woman's club will be held Monday February 17 at 2 30. Hostesses are Mesdames A Egon Edington Films Puller Fuller and Miss Ima Fairly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg Woman's Club
A. Egon
Ray Edington
Ray Films
Chas Puller
Claude Fuller
Miss Ima Fairly
Ernestine De La O Marries Roy Cruz in Tucson
The class of 1936 member Ernestine De La O wed Roy Cruz of Duncan in a Tucson ceremony conducted last Saturday by Rev. Father Mandin. The bride's mother reports she will graduate with her class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernestine de la O
Roy Cruz
Duncan
Tucson
Father Mandin
Cleveland couple visits Lordsburg surprise reunion
Mr and Mrs E L Hyde of Cleveland Ohio drove to Lordsburg Wednesday and found Dr and Mrs Vinson visiting here, old friends from when Dr Vincent led Western Reserve University in Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Hyde
Cleveland
Ohio
Lordsburg
Mrs. Vinson
Dr. Vincent
Western Reserve University
Mrs Chancellor Hosts Ninth Birthday at Palace Theater
Mrs Chancellor entertained her son Earl on his ninth birthday with a theater party at the Palace Theater assisted by Mrs Dewey Jones. Refreshments followed at the Jones Cafe with cake jello and punch. Guests included Betty Jean Reynolds Claudine Olney Geneva Pennington Bobbie Ellison Junior Ellison Weldon Arnold Tommie Ewan Bobbie Reynolds Billy Shoemaker Oscar Byrom and honoree.
Expansion talks at Banner Mining headquarter
L L Travis of the Banner Mining company arrived Thursday at noon to meet with local management about expanding the property. He found operations in excellent condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Travis
Banner Mining Company
Senator Atwood among speakers at Hot Springs exercises
Senator Lee Brown Atwood spoke at events for a crippled children's hospital in Hot Springs yesterday. Other speakers joined the program highlighting care and support for disabled children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Brown Atwood
Crippled Children’s Hospital
Hot Springs
McInnis Delegates to New Mexico Press Association Meeting
P. M. McInnis departed yesterday for Albuquerque to attend a meeting of the New Mexico Press Association. He will participate in discussions on press policy and industry updates with fellow journalists from the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. McInnis
Albuquerque
The
New Mexico Press Association
Young Bounds Visits Spear and Lordsburg Saturday
Young Bounds of Spear traveled to Lordsburg this past Saturday for a local appearance. The visit drew residents from both towns and highlighted Bounds’ community engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Bounds
Spear
Lordsburg
Shelberg Attends 1936 Kelvinator Showing
W C Shelberg local manager for Community Public Service visited Albuquerque to view the 1936 Kelvinator models in a company showroom event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Shelberg
Community Public Service Company
Albuquerque
Deming Debates Water Quality Slogan Claim
A Deming chamber of commerce reorganization and secretary Bob Athon promote a slogan claiming the town has the world’s purest water. The writer counters that Lordsburg’s water is two points purer and recalls Lordsburg’s past “Purest Water in America” slogan, arguing overclaimed quality and implying tourists would prefer Lordsburg water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deming
Chamber of Commerce
Bob Athon
Bob
Lordsburg
Luna County
Lordsburg Chamber of Commerce
Forrest Sanders Awarded Permanent New Mexico Law License
Attorney E Forrest Sanders received a permanent license to practice law in New Mexico from the state Supreme Court after a year with a temporary license. He traveled to Santa Fe for the licensure and was accompanied partway by his associate Thomas Randolph Taggart who visited his parents in Albuquerque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Forrest Sanders
Santa Fe
Supreme Court
New Mexico
Thomas Randolph Taggart
Albuquerque
Tom
Mighty Fine Law
Mavericks Face Virden Eagles At Grade School Tonight
Lordsburg hosts Virden with a 8:30 PM game at the Grade School gym. Earlier this season Lordsburg beat Virden 31 to 22 in Virden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg Mavericks
Virden Eagles
Mavericks
Eagles
Virden
Lions Honor LHS Students with Dr Vinson Address
Lions luncheon hosted LHS honor students with Principal Lundgren introducing attendees. Dr Robert F Vinson, ex president of the University of Texas and Western Reserve University, delivered a ten minute educational address praised as a fine baccalaureate sermon. Volume 3 No 1 Lions mimeograph noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LHS
Lions
Lundgren
Evangeline Anderdon
Blaine Burriss
Lola Graham
Andy Tatecero
Gladys Ole Milone
Kinny Naegle
Ramon Sanches
Stephen Walter Birchfield
Lucy and
Bara Gass
John Cheorge
Lion Holt
Robert F. Vinson
University of Texas and Western Reserve University
Cleveland
Liona
Dr. Vinson
Jimmie Cueto
Koay
Chevrolet sales set January records across new and used cars
Chevrolet dealers posted record January sales with 76 412 new vehicles and 166 966 used units. Over the 90 day period since the 1936 models arrived totals reached 648 382 as the junking program continues and broader market demand strengthens across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet
W. F E. Holler
Holler
America
United States
Heller
Malone's son Milton undergoes appendicitis operation
Mrs. BE J Malone was called to Baton Sunday because of her son Milton's illness. Milton had an appendicitis operation Monday morning and is reported to be doing very nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. J. Malone
Baton
Milton
Beauty show attendance noted in El Paso
Mrs. F. H. Daniels, Mrs. Mildred Townsend and Joe Garrett attended a beauty show in El Paso on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday highlighting local fashion and grooming trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Daniels
Mildred Townsend
Joe Garrett
el Paso
Tommy Ewan Celebrates 5th Birthday With Party Items
Tommy Ewan marked his fifth birthday with cake jello ice cream and candy served to Norma Jean Helbig Claudine Olney Geneva Pennington Jr Johnson Oscar Boron Bobby Ellison Henry Ellison Farle Chancellor Billy Helbig Billy Shoemaker Jr Pennington Jackie Heather Johnnie Muir Billy Burruss and honoree. He received many useful gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Ewan
Norma Jean Helbig
Claudine Olney
Geneva Pennington, Jr. Johnson
Oscar Boron
Bobby
Henry Ellison
Farle Chancellor
Billy Helbig
Billy Shoemaker, Jr. Pennington
Jackie Heather
Johnnie Muir
Billy Burruss
Tommy
Silver City Band Set for Lordeburg Concert
The Silver City Band will travel to Lordeburg next Tuesday night to attend a concert by the Cowboy Band from Abilene, per a letter received by W. C. Mearns from Howard Monger, the Silver City director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver City
Lordeburg
Cowboy Band
Abilene
W. C. Mearns
Howard Monger
Silver City Band
Surprise party honors Mr Stengele birthday at home
Mrs Frank H Stengele hosted a Surprise Party last Thursday night for her husband with Brdne games high scores awarded to Mrs Burke and Thomas W R Taggart. Favors refreshments and red heart decorations featured a St Valentine theme. Guests included Mr and Mrs Jack Vinson Mr and Mrs W T Burruss Mr and Mrs Glenn Moses Mr and Mrs Thomas W McCabe Mrs Burke Thomas R Taggart and Mrs M Pahrenholz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Stengele
Burke
Thomas WR. Taggart
St. Valentine
Jack Vinson
W. T. Burruss
Glenn Moses
Thomas W McCabe
Thomas R. Taggart
M. Pahrenholz
Picnic at Gold Hill Sunday Draws Billings and Codding Family
Mr and Mrs Billings Mrs Codding Mrs Mathilde Johnson Margaret Ann and Jimmy Codding enjoyed a Sunday picnic at Gold Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Billings
Mrs. Codding
Local residents return from operations and business trips
W. W. Scott came back from Pt. Bayard Monday feeling fine after his operation. E. G. Davidson of Virden visited Lordsburg on business Tuesday. Mr and Mrs B F Billingsley of Duncan spent last week in town. E. G. Perry of Steins was in Lordsburg Wednesday. B F Birtrong of Animas was in town one day last week. Gordon Farrar was a Deming business visitor Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Scott
Pt. Bayard
E. G. Davidson
Virden
Lordsburg
B. F. Billingsley
Duncan
E. G. Perry
Steins
B. F. Birtrong
Animas
Gordon Farrar
Deming
Mr. and Mrs Ned Cureton Visit Lordsburg
Mr and Mrs Ned Cureton of Cow Canyon traveled to Lordsburg and were in town on Wednesday.
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Ned Cureton
Cow Canyon
Lordsburg
Wakefield and Carter Set Tonight’s Arena Bout in Lordsburg
Lordsburg fans will see 160 pounders Arthur Wakefield of Lordsburg and Jimmy Carter of Houston clash in a six round semi final. Also on the card Ray Talavera vs Trevile LeDoux in a winner take all rematch. Two four round preliminaries add to the program at Palader Arena tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeDoux
Talavera
Lordsburg
Arthur Wakefela
Jimmy Carter
Mouston
Texas
Palader Arena
Uredge
Ray Talavera
Treviie LeDoux
Col and Mrs Roslington Guests of the Gammon Family
Col and Mrs George W Roslington owners of the Franciscan hotel in Albuquerque were Sunday night guests of Mr and Mrs Nat Gammon. Hilly Baker informed Willy, who managed the Hollen Hotel here for some years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Roslington
Albuquerque
Nat Gammon
Hilly Baker
Willy
Hollen
Gren. Motors To Present Program Here Saturday
General Motors educational talking picture truck to visit Lordsburg on Saturday evening February 16. The show, sponsored by Montague Townsend Co., will screen educational pictures in front of the P. property on Main Street during the early evening. Free admission and an inviting hour of entertainment are promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Motors Corporation
Lordsburg
Montague-Townsend Company
Forrest Thomas Jr. Named Acting Healdton Postmaster
Forrest Thomas Jr. is named acting postmaster at Healdton Oklahoma by the Healdton Daily Democrat. The appointment may become regular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Thomas Jr
Healdton
Local Editor Frances Fitzpatrick Wins National Journal Exam
J W Fitzpatrick greeted locals in Lordsburg while his daughter Frances, a resident of Lordsburg and sophomore at Albuquerque High, won first place in a national exam for the Quill and Scroll Magazine for high school journalism. Frances is a native of Lordsburg and a recent national contest winner in journalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Pitepatrick
The
Liberal
ERA Financial
Lordsburg
Frances
Lovely Life Closed After Death of Mrs Richins
Mrs George Richins died at home Thursday morning aged twenty nine leaving husband and five children Lea Rae George Arthur Thelma Mae Betty Lynn and Lucille Her mother Mrs Linnie Neagle and three sisters Georgia Neagle Mrs Pontier Lucille Neagle The funeral is at 2 00 pm today at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Virden with Bishop J B Payne officiating Burial at Virden cemetery Community extends sympathy to the family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Richins
Geo, Richins
Lea Rae
Cleorge Arthur
Thelma Mae
Betty Lynn
Lucille
Linnie Neagle
Georgia Neagle
Pontier
Lucille Neagle
Church of the Latter Day Saints
Virden
J. BE
Payne
A Pilot's Life on the Mississippi and Other Program Notes
The program lists items including A Pilot's Life on the Mississippi by Bolo Bennie Everett with chorus and orchestra, The Perfect Tribute by Reading Mrs R B Lundgren, piano selections by Violet Gilmore and Shirley Henslee, and address by Thomas R Taggart, dated Feb 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Mississippi
Bolo
Bennie Everett
Reading
Mre
R. B. Lundgren
Violet Gilmore
Thomas R. Taggart
Shirley Henslee
Wednesday Sewing Club Meets With Mrs Howard Deaton
Mrs. Howard Deaton entertained the Wednesday Sewing Club during the week, hosting members for a gathering and conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Howard Deaton
Sewing Club
Yarbrough Family Visited Town This Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Yarbrough and their family were in town Sunday for a family gathering and a bit of local sightseeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Yarbrough
Pennington Heads to London Kentucky for Ill father
Charlie Pennington left Sunday for London Kentucky to be with his father who is seriously ill and in frail condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Pennington
London
Kentucky
Red Cross Offers Bonus Blank Aid to Veterans
The local Red Cross chapter arranged with the Liberal to provide Bonus blanks starting Monday. A representative will assist veterans in filling out the forms and taking fingerprints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Red Cross
English Naval Officers Visit Lordsburg Airport
Commander Mark Wardlaw of the English Navy and Lt. Commander M. B. Gardner of the U S Navy spent the night in Lordsburg. They left Wednesday morning for the Pacific coast as official escorts, noted for Lordsburg hospitality and courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Wardlaw
Baward VIII
M. B. Gardner
U. S. Navy
Lordsburg
Cemetery Air Show Promises Thrills in Lordsburg Sunday
Lordsburg residents can expect a 2 p m Sunday air circus featuring Faye Lucille Cox famed parachute jumper and an Arizona monoplane stunt by Charley Mays. The Gardens of Lordsburg Cemetery sponsors the event with 35 percent of proceeds aiding upkeep and a dramatic board wall crash by Dare Devil M C Cox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Faye Lucille Cox
Page Cox
Miss Cox
Earth
Miss Gox
America
Foe Angeles
Long Beach
Cox
Arizona
Charley Mays
Dare Devil
M. C. Cox
Dare Devil Cox
Thanking Friends for Kind Deeds and Floral Offerings
A note of gratitude to friends for kind deeds and many beautiful floral offerings received after a recent bereavement or personal event. The writer expresses appreciation and goodwill toward those who showed support.
Tucson Businessman Marion Walker Returns Home
Marion Walker of Tucson, who had been in town several days on business, returned home Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Walker
Tucson
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Pople
Works Progress Administration
Rodeo
Bonney Mine
Lordsbury
Cloverdale
HOT
Charles Winfield Ritter
Hancock
Davis
Nazarene Services
Central School Gymnasium
Maverick
the Parks Funeral
Woman's Club
Ernestine
Amarillo
Senator Atwood Spot
Forrest Sanders
Lion Club
Ife
H. A. L. Pisher
Lloyd George
England
Vinson
Republic of Texas
Braton
Wakefield
Carter
Arena
LaDoux
Doux
Col. and
Mrs. Roslington
the Gammons
J. Wi. Fitzpatrick
Cemetery Association
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