P. T. A. Meeting Proves Highly Successful
Last Monday night the P. T. A. meeting drew no pupils, and with free discussion and a question box the group aided the schools. Olivia Wells explained the P. T. A. as an auxiliary not a controller, while Prof. Goodman and Roy Wilkerson contributed on education and leisure. Rh. P. Hopkins spoke on humane services for crippled children and orphans in Albuquerque. Prof. L. Rh. McKay sought a new flag for the Boy Scouts and the superintendent asked for twenty diplomas for graduates. The benediction followed and parents and teachers enjoyed a fine lunch in the Home Economics rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olivia Wells
Wilson School
P.T. A
Goodman
Roy Wilkerson
L. Rh. McKay
Old Timer Visits Old Home in Salt Lake City Area
Guy Smith and his wife former Montreal residents now near the Grahams in Salt Lake City spent several days at the Hollow. They visited the Mim bres mining camp where Smith was clerk 38 years ago and found old timers still living. The couple was honor guests at dinners hosted by Dr and Mrs B Austin and Mr and Mrs Halph Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebe
Guy Smith
Montreal
Grahams
Salt Lake City
Mimbres
Smith
Facts About the Telephone from Early Modern Networks
The New York Telephone Company building in Manhattan rises thirty two floors above ground with five levels below. The New York World carried 848,166 classified advertisements last year with 577,259 taken over the telephone. A telephonic cable linking New York to Chicago shows 45,000 wire joints per circuit. If China matched U S telephone service, it would house over 60,000,000 telephones. current facilities would need a 550 fold increase to reach American levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York Telephone Company
New York City
New York World
New York
Chicago
China
United States
El Paso Woman Visiting Family This Week
Mrs. I. Cohen of El Paso is visiting her daughter Mrs. Harry Rosenstein and son Leo Cohen this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Cohen
el Paso
Harry Rosenstein
Leo Cohen
Hugh H Williams for Interstate Commerce Commission
A 1927 Santa Fe notice endorses Hugh H Williams for appointment to the Interstate Commerce Commission. It cites his chairmanship of the New Mexico Corporation Commission, long railroad experience, and public service training. The appeal urges President Calvin Coolidge to consider his application, praising Republican support and regional representation. Edward Sargent signs as national committeeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Calvin Coolidge
United States
Washington DC
Senate
Hugh H. Williams
Interstate Commerce Commission
Williams
Republican State Central Committee
New Mexico Corporation Commission
Southwest
Birtrong Offers Free Land for Home Builders at Ranch
Tom Birtrong of Animas announced in the Liberal that any person who builds a home at his ranch will receive one acre of land free. He plans a canning factory to grow tomatoes, aiming to capitalize on the crop’s profitability and strong U.S. demand for its superior flavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Birtrong
Animas
Tom
United States
Cheerful Wiley Family Recovers After Near-Fatal Auto Wreck
The Wiley family narrowly escaped serious harm in an auto wreck. Mr J M Wiley Mrs Wiley and their son and daughter remain upbeat and grateful as they recover in hospital. The son, a noted Canadian Rugby star, sat front seat protecting his mother and sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Wiley
Canada
All Fixed Up Now in Paso Letter on Annexation Debate
A February 14 1927 letter from L A Morris Superintendent discusses annexation objections from Deming Lordsburg and confirms transferring them back to New Mexico with an attached Southern Pacific Lines folder showing the items in their proper place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fe] Paso
Mr. Holt
Robinson
Deming
Arizona
Lordsburg
New Mexico
Southern Pacific Lines
L. A. Morris
The Weaker Sex Sees Hollywood Fashion at Star Theatre
Lordsburg readers invited to a Tuesday 8 pm fashion show at the Star Theatre presenting Hollywood styles. The event targets local women with interest in current apparel trends and social wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Hollywood
Star Theatre
Live Texas Men Take Over Birtrong Ranch
Tom Birtrong introduces new owners Davis and Hoggett who purchased the 1440 acre Birtrong Ranch and a small cattle herd. They plan to stock with 1500 Angora goats already and target 2000 sheep by June, noting strong goat and sheep demand in New Mexico climate and easy profits with low risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Birtrong
Animal Monday
Texas
Davis
Hoggett
Tom
New Mexico
Mining Men of Note Locate in Lordsburg
Two renowned mining engineers, H. James and N. A. Puller, have leased a Johnson residence at Fourth and High and are surveying the mineral region hailed as destined for great future. James formerly directed Government mining operations in New Zealand and has worked in Australia, Burma, Canada, and the United States. Fuller led management of the Alaska Treadwell properties, a leading gold producer. Lordsburg welcomes the eminent visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. James
N. A. Puller
Johnson Residences
Corner Fourth
High
Mr. James
New Zealand
West Port
Australia
Burma
Canada
United States
Fuller
Alaska
Treadwell Properties
Lordsburg
Three Loaves Sermon Promises Eye Gate Teaching
Wilkerson urges early attendance at the Baptist Church Sunday for a unique sermon using eye and ear gate teaching. A crowded house is expected and the talk aims to save youths from crime and shame, inviting all to attend with children regardless of church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkerson
Lordsburg
Mare Nostrum Monday Night At The Rex
Manager Briel screens Mare Nostrum Rex Ingram production of Blasco Ibanez novel starring Alice Terry and Antonio Moreno. The film, a Broadway favorite, attracts strong press praise and draws audiences with its celebrated cast and artistic troupe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briel
Rex Ingrams
Blasco Ibanez
Alice Terry
Antonio Moreno
Broadway
All On Account of Polly Perkins at Star Theatre
Do not plan any trips on March 1 except to the Star Theatre at 8 p m for the play All On Account of Polly Perkins featuring an all Star cast selected from our local high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Theatre
Polly Perkins
All On Account of Polly at Star Theatre March First
The Three Act Comedy-Drama features a Hi School cast led by Dorothy Stengele as Polly Perkins and Robert Dunagan as Mr Ralph Beverly. Glenn Jennings plays Halwin Beverly in a pivotal role with a strong supporting group. The Lordsburg Hi School Dramatic Club presents two hours of entertainment at 8 p.m. Tuesday March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly
Star Theatre
Dramatic Club
Dorothy Stengele
Polly Perkins
Hazel Beach
Long Island
Ralph Beverly
Robert Dunagan
Glenn Jennings
Haliwin Beverly
Lordsburg
Mrs W P Hill Strengthened by Lordsburg Sunshine
Mrs W P Hill returns from Louisiana visit and reports renewed vigor from Lordsburg sunshine and Lords water. She notes absence of Old Bore appearance during two weeks away, reflecting familiarity with daily sun and mineral water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisana
W. P. Hill
N. M
Lordsboro
Lordsburg
State head of I. O. O. F. visits Lordsburg
Dr. Doughty head of the I O O F of New Mexico paid an official visit to the Lordsburg lodge last Friday night. A banquet was held with speeches by Dr. Doughty, Mrs Luella Clark John W Clark and K Gass J H McLeod and others. Lordsburg Bakery provided a decorated cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Doughty
Tucumesri
New Mexico
Lordsburg
Lordsburg Lodge
Hebekahe
Doughty
Luella & Clark
John WH. Clark
K. Gass
J. H. McLeod
Lordsburg Bakery
Progressive Arizona features in Progressive New Mexico
The magazine Progressive Arizona is praised for its engaging historical article Tombstones Yesterday by L. D. Walters. Readers in New Mexico are urged to explore the November issue and the December January February issues for Walters and Lillian Erickson Higgs gems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L’rogressive
Arizona
New Mexico
L. D. Walters
Mr. Walters
Lillian Erickson Higgs
Accredited College Course of Three Hours in New Mexico History
Lordsburg Schools offer a three hour accredited college course in New Mexico history and civics for certification. Classes meet Saturdays 2 to 4 pm at the high school with no registration fees and credit from North Central College. Texts include Prince's History of New Mexico and Waugh's Civics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Lordsburg
Housette
North Central College
State Library
Prince
Waugh
State College
Las Cruces Hosts Masons and Eastern Star Gathering
Las Cruces welcomes Masons and Eastern Star members from New Mexico as Grand Lodges meet in the city. Notables include B. H. Cross and J. A. Egon representing the Masons and Mie. &. M Chase Mia G W Tanner Mee. 1.6. Conner for the State and Herbert H Dell as Ceond Master amid speculation that Dell could grace the U S Senate in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Cruces
New Mexico
Lordaburg
B. H. Cross
K. Gass
J. A. Egon
United States Senate
Crowell and Reeses Visited Visted Valedon Bridge Club
Cashier and Mrs. John B Crowell of Douglas visited Cashier and Mrs Go Moss over Sunday. The families are described as the heart of Southwest life. Saturday evening the Crowells and Reeses were guests at the Clark home in Valedon for the Saturday Bridge Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cashier
John B. Crowell
Douglas
Moss
Southwest
Real Folke
Crowells and Reeses
Clark
Valedon
Theaturday Bridge Club
Porter Drills Fine Water Well at Forks Station
G A Porter of the Forks Filling Station near Steins reports striking a fine water well at ninety feet. The well yields a seemingly inexhaustible supply of good water, the same quality found in Lordsburg. Porter plans to use the water for SUZALLON PU pores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Porter
Old Forks
Steins
Lordsburg
Birth Announcement for James Jackson Shotwell Jr
James Jackson Shotwell born Saturday morning February 19 at the Lordeburg Hospital in Parrall Mexico. A son named for his grandfather James Jackson Shotwell. Mother is sister of Mrs. B. H. Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mere
John Warder Shotwell
Parrall
Mexico
Lordeburg Hospital
James Jackson Shotwell
B. H. Cross
Allens Plan New Lordsburg Drug Store and Ice Cream Parlor
J. Allen and son Eddie intend to open a drug store in the county courthouse building under construction. Part of the space will host W. W. Barnes' ice cream parlor and soft drink emporium as they resume business in Lordsburg after selling their Texas telephone business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Eddie
W. W. Barnes
Mr. Ailen
Texas
Lordsburg
New Mexico Bill Seeks Mines Bureau Under School of Mines
Representative Alvan N. White introduced a bill to create a Bureau of Mines and Mineral Resources as a department of the New Mexico School of Mines. He urged its passage without a dissenting vote, stating its necessity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvan N. White
Bureau of Mines and Mineral Resources
N. M. School of Mines
Church of Christ Notices Regular Meeting Hours
Regular meeting hours for all stated gatherings are listed. General theme for Sunday is Vain Religion with invitation to all, signed W Bailon.
Summer fashions showcase at Star Theatre
Gentlemen urged to view Hollywood styles at the Star Theatre on March date at 8 p m for summer clothing ideas.
All On Account of Polly Perkins Scoring Laughs
Holland Bass portrays Peter Hartleigh in a breezy English accented performance with monocle in a comedy that amuses audiences with its fast wit and theatrical charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland Bass
Peter Hartleigh
Polly Perkins
Lordsburg District Visited by Two Leading Mining Men
The Lordsburg mining district was visited this week by Lloyd M. Kniffin manager of Han over Bessemer Iron and Copper at Pierre and L F Paddi son a mining engineer from Salt Lake City. They seek properties to develop and foresee a large future for Vidal go County. Kniffin was named by Governor Dillon to the New Mexico State College Board of Regents, joining Mrs. Clark of Valedon who also received a governor appoint…
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Lloyd M. Kniffin
Hanover-Bessemer Iron and Copper Company
Pierre
L. FP. Paddison
Salt Lake City
Ahbove
Vidalgo County
Kiffin
Dillon
Board of
Regents
New Mexico State College
Clark
Valedon
Luncheon Club Meeting Highlights New County Line Talks
Professor Fortner spoke at the Luncheon Club in Manhattan. Jeffus of the Chamber of Commerce described the Las Cruces board of directors meeting. Mary Dee Muir sent letters on county line changes. A W Morningstar was named to draft a petition for Red Rock and Hachita districts. J L Welle will chair next Tuesday. The boosting committee of Morningstar and Kerr aims to increase attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortner
Loancheon Club
Manhattan
Jeffus
Chamber of Commerce
Southern New Mexico Association
Las Cruces
Muir
Lee
Channer of Commerce
Mary Dee Muir
A. W. Morningstar
Red Rock
Hachita
Welle
Morningstar
Kerr
Lordsburg Visit Sparks Traffic Talk and Street Plans
The Lordsburg Liberal reports Wille Sidney Smith praising Ll Vaso sunshine and hospitality as Deming plans to tear up main streets before paving. Smith aims to pass through before disruptions worsen. The El Vaso Post references Johnipeon Weed of Lordsburg and mentions street changes in Deming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Wille Sidney Smith
Andy Gump
Deming
Smith
Ll Vaso
Dening
Witel
el Vaso
Johnipeon Weed
Note from the Gumps in The Ambassador 1927
Sidney Smith thanks a Los Angeles audience for pictures a write up and a tip on baking chili in a note from The Gumps dated February 20 1927 signed THE GUMPS
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Mr. Holt
Lovdaburg
Sidney Smith
Allers Triumph in Steins Constable Election
T J Mc Cants won out big in Steins constable election on Saturday. It marked Jeff’s 24 year and two day anniversary with neighbors and featured a large free barbecue for all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steins Constable
T. J. McCants
Jeff
Inspection Camp Returns To Find Homes For Inspectors
Edward J. Wilde of the Government Inspection force announces an upcoming inspection camp. He seeks host homes for inspectors arriving in a few days. A separate note mentions a school play set for March featuring Helen Johnson and Hortense Beverly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Wilde
Government Inspection Force
Helen Johnson
Hortense Beverly
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Cal
Hugh
Edward Sargent
Birtrong
Birtrong Ranch
Mare Nostrum
Mrs. W. P. Hill
N. M. Sunshine
Vistel
Porter
Allens
Church OF Christ
W. Bailon
Guomps
Aller
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