Fort Bowie and Helen's Dome Stand Among Desert Relics
A travelogue recounts visiting Fort Bowie in Arizona and Helen's Dome, recalling Pony Express riders, Geronimo's 1886 surrender, and the era's figures like General Howard and Crook. The piece notes abandoned forts and Butterfield Stage routes, urging markers to commemorate historic sites along the S P right of way.
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Helen
Apache Pass
Ralston
Shakespeare
Fort Bowie
Fort
Lordsburg
Chiricahua Mountains
Geronimo
Skeleton Canyon
Indiana
Florida
Lauton
Fourth Cavalry
Arizona
General
Howard
Crook
Gatewood
Miles
Manzus
Colorado
Vicctoria
Cochise
New Mexico
California
P. Layman
Pony Express
San Simon
Big Bridge
Butterfield
Doubtful Canyon
Steins Pass
Granite Gap
Lordshore
S. P
Patriotic educational meeting plans public relations banquet
The educational committee led by Mrs Olivia Wells prepared a February program with songs from Revolutionary War Civil War and War of 1812 periods. Students Henry Elton Jr Charlee Crouch Jr and Glen Roses Jr spoke on song writing while Thelma Ross led singing.
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Olivia Wells
Moselle Messecar
Charlee Crouch, Jr
Glen Roses, Jr
Bach Bar
Thelma Ross
Busines
Mary Dee Kipp
Olivia Welle
Moselle Mereycar
Thelma Rose
Ella Brown
Frema Scofield
Mildred Hoard
Wilma Schuster
Gail Weldon
Havellison
Clara Kimbly
Bertha Scofield
Gladys Sapp
Valentine Party at Junior American Legion Auxiliary
Mrs Claude Sanders hosted a Saturday Valentine party for the Junior American Legion Auxiliary girls. Prizes were awarded for games including a movie guessing contest, with Opal Wright first and Mary Helen McDaniel second. The guest list included Dorothy McInnis and Katherine Messecar.
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Claude Sanders
American Legion Auxiliary
Buneo
Opal Wright
Prise
Mary Helen McDaniel
Dorothy McInnis
Katherine Messecar
Pearl Scott
Moselle Mennecar
Sandera
Valentine
Sanders
Mian
Madeline Constable
Grace Wright
Mes
Moselle Messecar
Dorothy McInnix
Ruthie Potter
Katherine Menseear
Booster Chorus and Bible School at Church of Christ
The Church of Christ led by J. J. Brimberry invites the community to a Booster Chorus Friday night featuring children’s numbers. Sunday services include morning and evening worship with special singers and sermons “Man's Last Journeys” at 11 am and “The Heavenly Home” at 7:38 pm. Target 190-270: 2 PERSON entities, 1 ORG. places, dates, and events.
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Church of Christ
Lordsburg Must Wake Up or Lose Tourist Trade
A call for Southern New Mexico to boost highway advertising to capture tourist business along US 66 through Tueunmeari Santa Rosa Albuquerque and Gallup. The Southwest Conference of Mayors Chamber of Commerce and county officials raise funds to promote Broadway of America literature and attract visitors to San Francisco New York Expo and related centers. Former Governor Clyde Tingley shifts focus to promoting 66 growth as it passes through his hometown.
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Tueunmeari
Santa Rosa
Albuquerque
Gallup
New Mexico
New Me
Southwest Conference of Mayors
Chamber of Com
San Francisco
New York
Broadway of America Association
Chamber of Come Merce
Thyis
America
San Diego
York
U. S
Clyde Tingley
Methodis t Church Weekly Services and Theme
Methodis t Church led by Bryan Wall holds Church School at 9 45 am and Worship at 11 am with the sermon Salvation Is of the Jews. Jesus credited the remark ask if he was an egotist. Prayer service is Wednesday at 7 pm with choir at 730 pm.
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Jesus
Freeman McWhorter Injures Ankle in Rodeo Accident at Range
Freeman McWhorter was brought to DeMoss Hospital with a badly injured left ankle after the reins on his horse broke during a range ride, causing a fall that tore ligaments. Doctors set the ankle in a plaster cast and expect no permanent injury.
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Freeman McWhorter
DeMoss Hospital
Lions Club Hears on Cliff Dam Support and Delegates
Lions Club luncheon notes strong support for the Cliff dam project in Grant county via a resolution from Silver City Lions. Senator Hatch backs the project in a Chamber letter. Delegates to the International Lions Club meeting in Pittsburgh are planned, with fundraising assigned to Hall, McIania, and Robinson.
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Lion
Hall
Silver City Lions
Cliff Dam
Grant County
Lion Hall
Chamber of Commerce
Senator Hatch
Lion Jeffus
Lordsburg Lions
International Lions Club
Pitts Burgh
Pennsylvania
Sanders
Lions Jeffus and
Holt
Lions Hall
McIania
Robinson
Lion Miller
Lion Taggart
Silver City Couples Visit Stengele Household
Mr. and Mrs. Tom McCabe and Mrs. Phil Buck of Silver City were guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Stengele Monday.
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Tom McCabe
Phil Buck
Silver City
F. H. Stengele
Mrs George Ewan Spends Friday in Clifton Arizona
Mrs George Ewan spent Friday in Clifton Arizona for undisclosed personal matters. The brief note highlights her visit to the mining town area and returns home the same day.
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George Ewan
Clifton
Arizona
State Educators Hear Talk on School Improvement
Mrs. Marie Holland of Santa Fe addressed county teachers at the courthouse with both forenoon and afternoon sessions. A noon banquet at Hotel Hidalgo followed, with attendees including Mrs. Ames Edington and several listed teachers. Miss Pamelia Nicholson was absent. Holland spoke on the state program for improving instruction in public schools.
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Ames Edington
Marie Holland
Santa Fe
Court House
Hotel Hidalgo
Edington
Alice Casper
Valley View
W. D. Hanmmerand
Ine Pfviewer
Katherine Kemp
Grace Johnson
Roxie Diver
Animas
Mary Lee Fairly
Katherine Richarde
Rodeo
Thelma Wood
Steins
Effie Baws
Neblett
Pamelia Nicholson
Cloverdale
Holland
Birthday party honors Mr Stengele with Valentine bunco
Mrs Frank H Stengele entertained February 11 honoring her husband. Guests included Roy Hoard Ira Conner Theodore Schuster J Ferino C F Sanders Clara Kimbly and others. Prizes awarded in bunco for gentlemen and ladies. Valentine supper featured chicken a la king and heart shaped desserts.
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Frank H. Stengele
Valentine
J. C. Conner
Roy Hoard
Mire
Theodore Schuster
Clara Kimbly
Claude Sanders
Mr. Stengele
Mra
Ira Conner
Robert Poindexter
J. Ferino
C. F. Sanders
Madeline Constable
FH. Daniels
Optometric Extension Clinic Attended by Two Doctors
Dr H H Conder of Lordsburg and Dr Russ Marvin of El Paso attended a renowned Optometric Extension Program Clinic in Lubbock Texas. The session, supervised by Dr A M Skeffington a national authority, ran through the week with return trips ending Tuesday.
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H. H. Conder
Lordsburg
Russ Marvin
el Paso
Lubbock
Texas
A. M. Skeffington
Conder
Marvin
Betty Elaine Nally Dies at 15 Months
Mr and Mrs Boyd Nally mourn the death of their 15 month old daughter Betty Elaine who died early Sunday. The child was buried from Heather Funeral Home Sunday afternoon with speakers La Var Lines of Virden Lothaire Payne and Russell Allen. The body rests in Mountain View cemetery as Virden choir provided music. community offers sympathy.
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Boyd Nally
Betty Elaine
Heather
la Var Lines
Virden
Lothaire Payne
Russell Allen
Mountain View
Virden Choir
Return of Mrs. Egan from El Paso with family
Mrs Stella Egan returns from El Paso with her sister Mrs Eleanor Hartford and two children Dixon and Marcia. The older son Fred remains at home. Leo, a younger son, was fatally shot accidentally by his brother Fred.
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Stella Egan
el Paso
Eleanor Hartford
Dixon
Marcia
Fred
Leo
Valentine Luncheon with Bridge and Michigan Tables
Mrs. Harold E Scofield and Mrs Trevor McNutt hosted a one oclock bridge luncheon at Scofield home on Tuesday. Crimson and white Valentine decor featured mirrored plaques red gladiola accents and floral wreaths. Guests included a long list of local women with high scores awarded for contract and for the Michigan table prize to Mrs Hugh Garrett and Mrs J Short.
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Harold E. Scofield
Trevor McNutt
Lucheon
St. Valentine
Artiath
Carda
Contract Bridge
Michigan
Meandames
Allen
T. 2. Taggart
K. FE. Bovens
Donald Johnson
Hugh Garrett
J. HW. Clark
D. Fp, McCabe
T. M. Glana
L. B. Robinson
J. Short
B. Austin
J. Wt. Poindexter
Harold Rolfe
W. ©. Downey
Ben Cochran
Noble Kirkpatrick
Mra
Short
T. M. Glass
Mea. T. Tt. Tageart
Eat
Notes From The Capital Highlighting Local road and plumbing battles
The letter from Hon. i, Veurle Payne outlines lobbying for a state highway bill to Cloverdale, calls for support for a mayor and trustees pay bill, and warns of a school funding crisis in I dala go county. It notes opposition to Albuquerque plumbers bill 95 restricting licenses and fees, urging reader action and further updates.
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Veurle Payne
Chamber of Commerce
Cloverdale
Deak
Senate
Mavericks versus Virden Eagles renew district showdown
The Mavericks host Virden Eagles tomorrow night as the only team seen as a threat to an undefeated district run. Virden, on a fast improving run, seeks to upset Lordsburg’s rivals while the Mavericks hope to maintain their perfect tally. The second game features junior squads, and Lordsburg Progres faces Silver City with Lordsburg expected to roll.
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Lordsburg Mavericks
Silver City Colts
Silver City
Virden Eagles
Mavericks
Leas Cruces Bulldogs
Eagles
Fighting Eagles
Virden
Lordsburg
Unitive
Lordsburg Progres
Colts
Zelen High School
Lordsburg “Carl” Club
Virden M
Central office for El Paso Natural Gas Company opened
The El Paso Natural Gas Company established a central office with A. L. Forbes Jr in charge. J F Schaffer W A Mullane and Miss Mary McGurn handle technical work. They will use the old express office on Southern Pacific Railroad property as a warehouse in the Poster building.
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The
el Paso Natural Gas Company
A. L. Forbes, Jr
J. F. Schaffer
W. A. Mullane
Mary
McGurn
Mr Forbes
Miss McGurn
Animas
Lordsburg
Southern Pacific Railroad
Knights of Pythias DIamond Anniversary Event at Lordsburg
Lorodeburg's Pyramid Lodge No 2 joins lodges nationwide on Monday February 20 to mark the Knights of Pythias Diamond Anniversary. A musical program drama and addresses will be offered with a planned Columbia National Broadcasting System broadcast later cancelled. Senator Tom Connally was to give the principal address. After the program, games and refreshments will be available and the public is invited to attend the open house.
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Lorodeburg
Knights of Pythian
Knights of Pythias Order
Washington, D. C
Lordsburg
Columbia
National Broadcasting Systems
Tom Connally
Texas
K. P. Hall
In Memoriam to Mary Woodbury
In memoriam to my mother Mary Woodbury who died one year ago today February 17. Her smiling way and pleasant face are a pleasure to recall. She was kindly to all and beloved by many. We hope to meet her someday in the better land and never part again. Dear mother you are not forgotten. Mrs. George Jernigan and family Galt California.
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Mary Woodbury
George Jernigan
Galt
California
Reward for Lost Boston Bulldog Jiggs Near Lordsburg NM
A $25 reward is offered dead or alive for the Boston Bulldog named Jiggs. Black and bronzy with a white face and front feet, about 20 pounds, last seen in a red sweater. Four miles from Buster Clayton's ranch on the road to Gold Hill, Sunday around 4:30 p.m. Notify C. E. Pete Embrey at Smith Apartments Lordsburg NM.
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Buster Clayton
Gold Hill
C. E
Pete” Embrey
Smith Apartments
Lordsburg
New Mexico
Woman's Club Dance This Saturday at Royal Knights
The Woman's Club hosts a big dance on Saturday February 25 starting at 9 26 pm at the club hall. Admission is 1 50 per couple with Royal Knights providing the music. Don’t miss the year’s highlight social event.
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The
Royal Knights
W. E. McClean Visits Lordsburg on Wednesday
W. E. McClean of Rodeo made a business visit in Lordsburg on Wednesday, meeting local associates and conducting routine discussions.
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W. E. McClean
Rodeo
Lordsburg
F. F. Club Meeting At Mrs Scofield Home
The F. F. Club gathered at Mrs Harold Scofield's home in February. Mrs Ethel Mae Baxter announced a Birthday Tree with gifts from members. After the business session a berry tart with whipped cream, sandwiches and coffee were served to members and their guests including Lynette Lewis Arleta Jack Dorothy Sundgren Billy Garrett Norman and Terry Crider.
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F. T. Club
Harold Scofield
Ethel Mae Baxter
Maxine Black
Harlan Black
J. B. Baxter
R. A. Crider
Ll. W. Lacy
Hugh Garrett
J. T. McNutt
Lordsburg Hospital Update on Recent Surgeries
Mrs Monty Moses and Mrs Hazel Chase have returned home after successful appendectomies. Dr J H Baxter and wife welcomed a fine 84 pound son James ard born Friday February 10. Baby Betsy Smith treated for bronchitis shows improvement. Mrs Noble Kirkpatrick had an emergency panectomy and is progressing nicely. Miss Bess Johnston of the Lordsburg teaching staff underwent an appendectomy.
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Monty Moses
Hazel Chase
J. H. Baxter
James Ard
Jimmy Dick
Betsy Smith
Noble Kirkpatrick
Bess Johnston
Lordsburg
Mavericks Defeat Belen Eagles 48 23 On Ice Court
Mavericks edge Belen Eagles 48 to 23 in a high tempo ice court matchup. Local team dominates early leading to a decisive win as visitors struggle to counter.
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Mavericks
Belen Eagles
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J. J. Brimberry
Ico
Lions Club
ASST
Superintendent OF Public Instruction
Mer. Stengele
Betty Elaine Nally
Idalgo
K.P. Natural Gas CO
Knights OF
Pythias
Memoriam
Invry
Moselle Measecar
Dorothy Meinnis
Auruat
St. Patricks
Pt. Maysard Veterans Hospital
Ruth Potter
Moa
M. Melania
Marie Newcomb
FF. T. Club
Lordsburg Hospital
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