Lordsburg News Highlights Progress and Praise
Residents celebrate rain and new investments in Lordsburg Hidalgo County. The piece notes federal and state funding for airport improvements Gila river surveys dam site work irrigation tests and a railroad bond refund. It also praises local amenities and the Lordsburg newspaper office and endorses J A Mahoney’s six year Highway Commission reappointment.
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Lordsburg and Vicnuty
Lordsburg
Hidalgo County
Nalional
Anzona
Gila River
Hedrock
Gila Valley
J. A. Mahoney of
Deming
State Highway Commission
Mahoney
Dillon
Pioneer Resident Praises Lordsburg Founding and 50th Celebration
A Lordsburg resident recounts the town’s founding sparked by the Southern Pacific Railroad and Metard’s role, urging a 50th anniversary celebration. He highlights city growth from the first trains to modern achievements and civic pride, noting key landmarks and the town’s enduring heritage.
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Lordsburg
Local miner proves a sensation as chef
Mr Ridings guest dinner made by Charlie a miner who forsakes mining for the culinary arts. Mr and Mrs Ralph Smith praised the meal with roast chicken pie vegetables and jellies tasting like Waldorf quality. The tale notes a man’s skill in the kitchen rivaling a chef while challenging gender roles.
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Chase
Ralph Smith
Charlie
Ben Weerd and Humor Pivots in City Letters
A stream of satirical writing praises Ben Weed for humor and wit in local discourse. The note from Stet Head mentions welcoming his style and predicts he would be valued by readers for lifting spirits and guiding the town through daily life.
Highway 180 Promotion Group Formed To Boost Travel
The Safford and Phoenix Chambers of Commerce spearhead forming Highway Association 180 to promote traffic from Clifton to Lordsburg via Route 180. A convention will call representatives from Clifton Duncan Salford Globe Miami Superior Mesa Phoenix to organize a traffic program under a board. The Coolidge dam section completion completes the federal aid link between Lordsburg and Phoenix.
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San Carlos
Gila River
Coolidee
Safford Chamber of Commerce
Phoenix Chamber of
Clifton
Duncan
Salford
Globe
Miami
Superior
Mesa
Phoenix
Arizona
Coolidge Dam
Lordsburg
N. M
Coronado
Graham County
Tank Gets Paint
The city water tank received an aluminum coat to reflect heat and reduce evaporation, saving thousands of gallons of water over the summer. The move, praised as forward and beneficial, contrasts aluminum with the prior black paint.
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Trix
Lordsburg Luncheon Club Highlights Airways and Highways
The Lordsburg Luncheon Club met at the Manhattan cafe with about twenty attendees. County Clerk BL Lovett chaired. Major Phos. G. Lackland spoke on Animas Oil Syndicate and development, followed by Hilly Barclay on pilots. Allen of Golden Blaze Airwives described a Ford plane trip to Lordsburg and experiences in Mexico. Secretary Hall praised highways and airways, with O. P. Jeffus and others stressing Broadway of America and Lordsburg’s commercial importance. next meeting set at Up-to-Date Institute.
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Lordsburg
Manhattan
Abendance
Storr
BL Lovett
Phos. G. Lackland
OJ Perren
Animas OU
Aninwis
Hilly Barclay
Rowe
Alln
Golden Blaze Airwives
Ford
Allen
Mexico
New
Chamber of Gammeree Hall
O. P. Jeffus
Peat. Dentoot
Chamber of Commerce
Broadway of America
W. OH
Short
Cries
Broadway
Ameri Wa
Famous Woman Flyer to Arrive Here Wednesday
Miss Marya Van Mack, noted aviator and owner of a Provelair aircraft, landed at Wartoon airport. She operates aviation training at the School of Aviation in Detroit and was piloting during a New Mexico flight noted for its religious tribute. The crew planned a trip titled Crete Counts Trip to Tae Ange.
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Marya. van Mack
Avininls Eedtgulind Bey
Banngardier
Wartoon
Miss van Mack
School of Aviation
Detpon
New Mexico
Lordstrg
Lordeborg
Crete
Tae Ange
Jack Walton Becomes Sole Owner of Cafe Heileoud
Jack Walton purchases the partnership interest of Al Hane in the Heileoud Cafe and becomes the sole owner. Hane leaves for Laws to operate a hotel recently purchased there while Walton continues running the Railroad Cafe, a 24 hour establishment catering to tourists and railroad workers.
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Jack Walton
CAFE
Jack
Jack Wallon
al Hane
Heileoud Cafe
Mee
Hane
Laws
Mr. Wallon
Dack
Boswell and Trimble Lease Borderland Garage
Walter Boswell and Maurice Trimble have leased the Borderland Garage. Boswell has worked there for some time and Trimble recently returned from Tucson where he attended the university. They are both competent men and should gain favor with the motoring public.
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Walter Boswell
Maurice Trimble
Borderland
Boswell
Mr. Trimble
Tucson
University
Baptist Revival Draws Crowds at Local Church
Evangelist Billy Waveay of Phoenix conducts a Baptist Church revival now in its second week with rising attendance. He preaches old time gospel powerfully and condemns sin openly. Choir leader Ban Gas directs the song service with city talent, and nightly specials add appeal. Services run 7:09 p.m. to 9 p.m. except Saturdays.
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Lordsburg
Walker and Jones
Times
New Mexico
Dent
Telego
Baptist Church
Billy Wavelay
Phoenix
Arizona
Sis
Ehorister Ban Gas
Steady Progress at Animal Oil Well Near Animas
Steady progress continues at the Animal Oil Syndicate well near Animas Station south of Lordsburg. The drill has reached 490 feet in a gravelly formation, with plans to deepen past 2000 feet once casing is complete, backed by experienced crews and robust equipment.
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Animas Oil Syndicate
Aniiia
Hinty
Lordsburg
Hoestone
Clyde Hale
Tiemont
Didalgo
Precote
Enteon Capital
Perren
Tiret
Hie Point
New York
Anieras
Warmington
Hidalgo County
Boon
Animas
Hawkins to Build Ten Mission Style Tourist Cabins
Hawkins construct unit of ten concrete mission style tourist bungalows at Lordsburg with enclosed garages. Chief Patrick Hawkins cites durability and economy, plans by Trott Trost of El Paso, noting pebble dashed exteriors and modern conveniences for travelers.
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Hawkins
Janes Hawking
Hawkins Atta
Nailroad Avenue
Trott Trost
Elease
Huatwen
Lordsburg
Jack Heather
Attes Heen
Agi
Lords Hog
Lorde
Phon
Regular PTA Meeting Scheduled at High School
The Regular PTA meeting at Homecrock High School on Monday February 18 will feature the Chickering piano concerto debut, a Spanish study class performance, and a poetry showcase by the Horse Sconaries Department. Attendees are urged to support youth training and civic education. Claude C. Fuller chairs PTA Publicity.
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Homecrock
Philo
Ionliie
Avetin
Didroes
Hey
J. W. Hadwin
Corts
Girte
Horse Sconaries
Bpeni
Lordsburg Hits in Special Edition Spotlight
Lordsburg in Hidalgo county gains publicity from a special edition of the El Paso Evening Post. The issue features stories on the city and district, with an artist’s drawing of the Hotel Hidalgo and the new building.
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Lordsburg
Hidalgo County
Hidalgo
Fl Paso Evening Post
Hidagio
Hidalgo Grill Adds Ice Cream Storage And Dressing Room
Hidalgo Grill completes installation of Frigidaire ice cream storage equipment and a new dressing room for employees. Searles gain popular favor for their excellent public service.
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Hidalgo Grill
Searles
Lieut Foster a Key Friend of Lordsburg Airport
Lieutenant Foster is praised as a major booster for the Lordsburg airport. The article notes Congress approved funds for an operator’s office and a 62 000 gallon gas tank, plus two meteorology and radio experts. It recalls Foster’s leadership in expanding staff and securing transport for official trips, while recounting a recent emergency landing and safe return.
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T. V. Poster
Diouth
San Antonio
Lordsburg
Gowl
Congress
Lordeburg
Foster
Poster
Eighth Corps
Vowter
Leutenant
Dentenant Foster
Sergeant Johnson
Happy Hollow School to Stage Monday Evening Play
Rehearsals indicate Happy Hollow School will present a school event Monday February 21. Teachers and scholars prepare for a real exhibition at the High School auditorium to fund a new piano via the Parent-Teacher Association.
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Happy Hollow
Ven
Neo
Lordsturg
Eapty
P-T.a. Chairman
Warren Seeks Work After Car Trouble Near Court House
Warren and his family have arrived in the city after a car misfortune and seek employment. He is willing to do any labor and can be reached at the truck near the court house on Pyramid street. he is a mint er and decorator by trade.
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Prairie Echooners
Tage Coneles
Ponyxpress
Southern Pacific Hallroad
Chemutermobiles
Treven
Lordeburg
Bobo
Rio Grande
Warren
Court House
Pyramid Street
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W. H. Small
Vist
Southern Pacific
Lordsburg Camp
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Messer
George and Assell Heanit Publishers of
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Metard
Wolliane
Diesen
Artoona
Tuiesen
Lordsbure
Liberal
Ana
Fiteral
Fey Custer
Ben
Ela
Signorita Amelita Tderciallo
Italy
Airways
Highways
WOMAN
Dill
Elizabeth Colver
London
P.T.A. Mon
MAF
Claude C. Fuller
Ptla, Publicity
Lieut
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