Simple Food Stamp Plan Wins County Merchants Support
A mass meeting of local merchants at the county courthouse, led by Ernest J. Short, approved a straightforward government food stamp plan. A county merchants association was formed with Dudley Robertson as chairman and other local business members. The group will inform grocers, milkmen, and food handlers about the program and guide customers entitled to buy stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thors
Ernest J. Short
Wheneed
Gail Keeton
Johnkin
New Mexico
Deaton Passes in Morenci Arizona 1941
Saan C Deaton dies in Morenci Arizona on February 1941 at the age of 38. He was born October 1 1902 in New Mexico and spent much of his life there and in Arizona. He married Hawkins in Silver City on June 3, 1929 and worked at a garage and later for Phelps Corporation. Funeral held at Heather Funeral Home with Rev J Elbert Nash delivering the sermon. Pallbearers included W N Harold D Edwards Kimble O K Leonard B Cole and Truman Mullins. Burial at Mountain View Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fribnde
Gward
Deaton
Morncci
Arizona
Par
New Mexico
New Mex
Miss Hawkins
Silver City
Phelps Corporation
Morenci
Laura
Shirley
Edward Deaton
Marion Alfred Evans
Eather Funeral
Heather
J. Elbert Nash
Paul H
Tom J. Id
W. C. Mearns
H. Gass
Methodist Church Services Listed with Pastor Joe Emanuel
The church notes Sunday program with 9 45 a m school time and 11 00 a m worship. The 7th League meets in the evening at 7 p m and Wednesday practice occurs. A warm welcome awaits attendees.
Lenten Services At St Josephs Church
Weekly Lenten services at 7 p m on Wednesdays and Fridays at St Josephs church include the stations of the cross a sermonette and benediction. English and Spanish speaking congregations are listed with themed sermons and a mission for Spanish speakers to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Church
Heaven
PERS Baptist Church Services Announced
Paul H. Elmore, pastor, leads Sunday school at 10 am and preaching at 11 am. Union meets at 6 30 pm with preaching at 7 30 pm. Prayer service Wednesday night at 7 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pers
Oqay School
Ning Union
Pastor Paul Simpson Leads Nazarene Church
The Nazarene Church announces Pastor Paul Simpson leading services at 9:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. with a Helistic service at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings. A welcome note invites attendees to the meeting each Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H OF
the Nazarene
Paul Simpson
Assembly of God Church Services Ad
Rev H P Hines leads Sunday School at 9 45 morning worship at 11 and evening service at 730. Prayer service Tuesday at 730 and C A service Friday at 730. A cordial welcome awaits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly OF God Church
H. P. Hines
C. A
Lions Club meeting elects Allen Bowman member
The Lions Club held a Tuesday noon meeting with Mayfield presiding. Allen Bowman was unanimously elected a member and gave an acceptance speech. Lion Emanuel introduced a talk on aiding democracy preservation and patriotism urged flags on holidays. Mayfield urged stronger Citizenship Day and highlighted European war differences. Scofield read a Deming Lions Charter Night invitation for March 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Mayfield
Allen Bowman
Lion Joe Emanuel
Lion Holt
Linecoln
Washington
Lincoln
Lion
Lion Scofield
Deming Lions Club
Lions
Lionesses
Mrs C P Austin Guest of Mrs Nat Gammon Enroute
Mrs C P Austin was a lunch guest Thursday of Mrs Nat Gammon while traveling from Clifton to El Paso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Austin
Nat Gammon
Clifton
el Paso
Grade School Basketball Tourney Opens Tomorrow
The Southwestern New Mexico Grade School Basketball Tournament starts Saturday at Central School gym with 16 teams, eight in regular and eight in midget brackets. Teams from Lordsburg, Virden, Hurley, Central, Cliff, Santa Rita, Columbus, Fierro and Deming enter in both divisions, with Virden fielding only a midget team and Fierro only a regular team. Games begin around 8 30 a m with sessions and 10 15 65 minute gaps. referees are Martin Estrada and Alfredo Guzman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Central School Gymnasium
Lordsburg
Virden
Hurley
Central
Cliff
Santa Rita
Columbus
Fierro
Deming
Martin Estrada
Alfredo Guzman
Two More Draptees Enter Service to Fort Sill
County Clerk Marshall Fuller and Hughie Sullivan left for Santa Fe Tuesday to be inducted into the Army and sent to Fort Sill Oklahoma for a year. A courthouse crowd gave Fuller a pen and pencil set before departure. Monday night he hosted a dinner at Hidalgo Coffee Shop with guests including Ben Cochran Junior Jones and Margo Harrington of Tucson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Fuller
Hughie Sullivan
Santa Fe
Ft. Sill
Oklahoma
Court House
Marshall
Hidalgo
Ben Cochran
Junior Jones
Mis. Margo Harrington
Tucson
Swanky Valentine Luncheon Bridges Social Elite
Mrs Faye Clayton and Mrs Donald McCabe hosted a Valentine luncheon at Hotel Hidalgo attended by many local ladies and out of town guests from Chicago Deming Warren Arizona. Prizes were awarded to Mrs L E Robinson first, Mrs Robert Poindexter second, Mrs L E Wemple cut prize, and Mrs E Coursey travelling prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faye Clayton
Donald McCabe
Hotel Hidalgo
Mesdames
Nat Gammon
E. F. Sanders
Harry Day
C. B. Austin
Sherwood Culberson
E. J. Short
Eddie Allen
Harold Rolfe
Robert R. Ritter
Frank Winters
Mary Culberson
Charles Fuller
T. J. Mayfield
FE. M. Brickley
Deming
Richard R. Davis
Warren
Arizona
Fred H. Joy
Henry Ellison
Junior Jones
L. E. Robinson
Robert Poindexter
L. E. Wemple
E. Coursey
Adult Social At Church Of Christ In Bible School Annex
Monday evening an adult social was held in the Bible School annex of the Church of Christ. Sociability songs and games were enjoyed. Carolyn Ruth Atkinson gave a humorous reading and six members presented a humorous pantomime. Home made ice cream and cake were served. Attendees included several Atkinsons, Wood, Swan, McWhorter, Winters, Castillo, Broun, Ewing, Carney, Krewson, Ellett, Foslin, Fairly, and Turney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Church of Christ
Carolyn Ruth Atkinson
R. C. Atkinson
Carolyn Ruth
J. B. Atkinson
FE. J. Wood
Mary Swan
Missionary Society Meets for Royal Service Program
The Baptist Missionary Society gathered at the church for a Royal Service Program. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Winnie Pankey's home next Wednesday afternoon to study the book Trail Of Seed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Missionary Society
Winnie Pankey
Birth of a Nation's Gas Tax Birthday Observed
The article marks the 22nd anniversary of the U S gasoline tax noting total taxes paid and their impact on motorists especially low income families. It highlights road benefits from gasoline tax funding and argues the tax supports national security and mobilization readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Orson Welles
United States
Oregon
Addition to House Bills Introduced by Payne
Last week the Liberal published House Bills up to No. 71 by Representative H. Vearle Payne on highway speed limits. Since then Payne introduced Bill 166 on license tax collection 168 repealing Payne and Daugherty laws 164 liquor licenses joint resolution 11 apportionment of Legislature 123 establish Board of Examiners of Basic Sciences 121 public health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Vearle Payne
Payne
Daugherty
Juniors Present Pro Gram At Church Of Christ
Twenty juniors took part in a Sunday evening program at the Church of Christ directed by Mrs. Percy Krewson. Soloists included Jim Ewing Jack Ewing Olalla Pena Dolores Pena Mary Jane Martinez and Carolyn Ruth Atkinson. The dialogue featured Billy Don Panky Alfred Lemons Jacque Jean Maddox Marilyn Fairly and Petra Duran. Five people joined the church that day four by transfer and one by confession and baptism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Percy Krewson
Jim Ewing
Jack Ewing
Olalla Pena
Dolores Pena
Mary Jane Martinez
Carolyn Ruth Atkinson
Billy Don Panky
Alfred Lemons
Jacque Jean Maddox
Marilyn Fairly
Petra Duran
Rummage Sale Planned by W. C. S. Society at Chase 7’s
The W. C. S. Society will hold a rummage sale in the back of Chase 7's Store on Saturday afternoon from 2 to 7 p m. Call 161 or 961 to arrange pickup of rummage at the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 8. C. 8. Society
Chase 7
Conder Attends Southwest Congress Optometrists Meeting
Dr. H. H. Conder left yesterday for Fort Worth to attend a three day meeting of the Southwest Congress of Optometrists, regarded as an important national gathering this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Conder
Fort Worth
Southwest Congress of Optometrists
United States
Walton Russell Welcomes Eight-Pound Daughter
Mr and Mrs Walton Russell of San Diego celebrate the birth of an eight pound girl on February 19. The mother is Winnie Walker before marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton Russell
San Diego
Winnie Walker
Levi’s puppet rodeo comes to Lordsburg next week
The Levi Strauss puppet rodeo visits Lordsburg for a free street show on February 25 to 26 after touring Ft Worth Phoenix and Tucson. The 100 percent mechanical unit features self powered loud speaker equipment and carved figures dressed in western attire, attracting crowds from fairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Strauss
Lordsburg
Harry Rosenstein
The
Union
Ft. Worth
Phoenix
Tucson
Arizona
San Francisco
Tts
California
Strauss Company
Red Cross News Miss Murray Opens Hidalgo Chapter Meeting
Miss Charlotte Murray national Red Cross representative opens Hidalgo chapter talks with Mrs. E. M. Brickley local chairwoman. She approves by laws, urges emphasis on first aid for national defense, home service for veterans and families, war production aid, and supplies for Army and Navy. Committees report finances strong. chapter plans a busy year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Murray
Red Cross
E. M. Brickley
Hidalgo
Dr. R. F. Stovall Dies in Mimbres Hot Springs
J. R. Foster reported Thursday afternoon the death of Dr. R. F. Stovall a beloved regional citizen who passed away at his home in Mimbres Hot Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Foster
Dr. R. F. Stovall
Mimbres Hot Springs
Rabbi Roth Delivers Talk to Lordsburg Womens Club
Rabbi Joseph M. Roth, philosophy and psychology instructor at College of Mines, University of Texas, spoke on the Psychology of Personality. He traced personality from infancy to adulthood, outlined three types personality the mechanical abstract social, and argued happiness over constant ambition. Dr. Roth answered questions as a lively discussion followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg Womane Club
Ihs
Joseph M. Roth
College of Mines
University of Texas
Roth
Robert E. Vinson
Lordaburg
Dr. Roth
Juniors of American Legion Auxiliary Hold February Meeting
The Juniors met at Miss Olive Ann Wright home on February 12. They reported last month’s tray favors sent to Ft. Bayard led by Dorothy Melnnis. After business a social hour followed with games and prizes won by Opal Downing Katherine Messecar and Mary Messecar. Refreshments with a Valentine motif were served by the hostess and Auxiliary mother Alma Carson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxillaary
Olive Ann Wright
Tray Favore
Ft. Bayard
Dorothy Melnnis
Opal Downing
Katherine Messecar
Mary Messecar
Valentine
Alma Carson
Grace Wright
Monelle Measecar
Sarah Wood
Helen Dunlap
Army rejects County Clerk brother for being slightly overweight
Mrs. Eleanor Cochran reports that her brother, the County Clerk, was rejected by the U S Army for being slightly overweight. The soldier for a day will resume duties in the courthouse today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Eleanor Cochran
U. S. Army
Court House
Mrs Faye Clayton Visits Son at Peabody Academy
Mrs. Faye Clayton travels to San Antonio to see her son Frank Goad Clayton a student at Peabody Military Academy. The young cadet is noted for his natural military bearing exemplifying the traits of a born leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faye Clayton
San Antonio
Frank Goad Clayton
Peabody Military Academy
Frank Goad
American Legion Auxiliary Silver Tea Preview
On February 22 the American Legion Auxiliary will host a patriotic tea at the home of Mrs. E M Brickley from 4 to 5 p m All ladies in the community are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
E. M. Brickley
Vine baby born in El Paso at Southwestern General
Mary Jean Lewis arrived at Southwestern General Hospital in El Paso on Tuesday February 1% weighing eight pounds five ounces. Richard R. Lewis delivered the good news Tuesday night and attends his regular S. H. classes Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jean Lewis
Southwestern General Hospital
el Paso
Isabel Herndon Arrives, Spreads Sunshine in Fort Worth Lodging
Mrs. Isabel Herndon of the Community Public Service Company arrives in Lordsburg at the start of the week and conducts sunshine sales talks for customers. She typically spends several days in New Mexico annually, bringing pleasure to the cities served by the utility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabel Herndon
Community Public Service Company
Fort Worth
Lordsburg
New Mexico
Mavericks Host District Leaders In Final Home Game
Lordsburg high school Mavericks face district four leaders Las Cruces Bulldogs in a last regular season clash on their court. Cruces enters with one defeat in eleven district games and a stronger record, while Lordsburg seeks a competitive showing before tournament draw in Las Cruces.
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Lordsburg
Las Cruces
Bulldogs
Deming
Cruces
Mavericks
Hurley
Camunes
Drum
Sosa
Viramontes
New Mexico Aggie
Supt. Mayfield
Melugin
Moses
Lordaburg
Ranch guests at Fulcher ranch include three visitors
Dr C B Austin Nat Gammon and L B Robinson have been rusticating at the Fulcher ranch for several days, enjoying a quiet countryside stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Austin
Nat Gammon
L. B. Robinson
Fulcher Ranch
New Mexico Cattle Growers Set 27th Convention in Albuquerque
The New Mexico Cattle Growers Association outlines the 27th annual convention in Albuquerque on March 24 and 26 with speakers from state and national agencies. President Coy W. Jackson expects about 1200 cattlemen from across the region and notes record membership exceeding 1100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico Cattle Growers Association
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Con W. Dackson
Las Vegas
Southwest
John E. Miles
Santa Fe
A. G. Black
Palm Credit Administration
Washington, D. C
Jay Taylor
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers’ Association
Amarillo
Texas
Edward N. Wentworth
Agricultural Research Armour and Company
Chicago
R. C. Pollock
National Livestock and Meat Board
New Mexico State Agricultural College
Las Cruces
H. BR. Davidson
Institute American Meat Packers
Coy W. Jackson
State Cattlemen’s Association
Jackson
Thwaits and Short Wedding at Methodist Church
Last Friday morning at 8 oclock Christine Thwaits and W A Short were joined in matrimony by Rev Joe Emanuel at the Methodist church. Mayor Ernest J and Mrs Short attended. The couple will honeymoon then reside in Lordsburg as friends send congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine Thwaits
W. A. Short
Joe Emanuel
Methodist Church
Ernest J
New Girl Jacquelyn Galusha Born in Bisbee
Mr and Mrs Harry Galusha announce the birth of an eight pound baby girl at Copper Queen Hospital Bisbee on Tuesday February 11 The baby will be named Jacquelyn Galusha Both mother and child are said to be doing fine and plan to return to Lordsburg in a couple of weeks
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Harry Galusha
Copper Queen Hospital
Bisbee
Jacquelyn Galusha
Lordsburg
Hood Family Weekend Trip Includes Douglas Visit
Mr and Mrs Allen T Hood and family spent the weekend in Douglas and went fishing down in Old Mexico while there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen T. Hood
Douglas
Old Mexico
California oil men drill for pay dirt in Hidalgo county
Long and Beck's oil venture in Hidalgo county reports ongoing drilling at Well No 1 with Mae McMillan as driller and Lehman, Rober as helpers. Harry W Long and L J Beck lead optimism while gas buyers watch the project. a core drill records progress nine feet ahead as The Liberal plans weekly updates on Well No 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Interior Department
Lehman and
Rober
Harry W. Long
L. J. Beck
Oil
California
New Mexico School of Mines
Liberal
Silver City Bus Held Up By Draftees
Tuesday morning a Silver City bus carrying Lordsburg draftees was detained by the draftees who refused to allow departure until Fausto Noce arrived. It was later learned Noce would leave at a later date and the group expressed sincere concern for his arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver City
Lordsburg
Fausto Noce
Fausto
Ritters Visit El Paso Couple at Tucson Plans
Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Ritter and their children Billie and Peggy arrived from El Paso to dine with newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Ritter before continuing to the Tucson rodeo. Billie wore a large cast on his right leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Ritter
Billie
Peggy
el Paso
Robert R. Ritter
Ritters
Tucson
Womans Club Dance Scheduled for Saturday Night
The Womans Club hosts a dance at the Club building on Saturday night February 22. Admission is one dollar per couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Womans Club
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John H. Jenkins
Surplus Marketing Administration
Saan” C. Deaton
An Ae
Ching
al Senoor
Union of Carisr
Cly
F. Krewson
Pyramid
Rewson
Iteh
Rirlys
Je Blanks
Missionary Society
America
Ger
Levis
RED Cross News
DR. Stovall
Rabbl Roth
Womens
Merican Legion Auxiliary Juniors
Marshall Over Wright
Vine
NEW Mexico Cattlemen
Thwaits
Long
Beck
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