Transient Scourge Analyzed By Sheriff Fox
Sheriff Fox of Paso County discusses the transient problem in a public address. He describes patterns of vagrancy, urges a strong crackdown, and calls for public sentiment against “transient-hobo” life while noting data on juvenile offenders and railroad riders. The full speech is on file at the Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Fox
Chris Fox
Rei Meludin
Chris PF. Fox
Paso County
Deliv
Atv
Colo Peace
Denver
Bee Man
Fox
Beggis Tench
Wwe
Chamber of Commerce
El Paso Bank President Hosts Dinner Gathering
Mr Bassett president of the State National Bank of El Paso hosted a dinner at the Hotel Hidalgo Coffee Shop Sunday night. Guests included Mrs Bassett Mr and Mrs R W McAffe Mr and Mrs M P Walker and son Johnny Mrs Mary Dee Kipp and Nat Gammon. The hosts and guests left the next morning for a short coast visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. Bassett
State National Bank of el Paso
Hotel Hidalgo
Bassett
R. W. McAffe
M. P. Walker
Johnny
Mary Dee Kipp
Nat Gammon
McAffe
Pacific Coast
Moran Family and Guests Visit from Deming
Dr and Mrs M J Moran and daughter Mrs Marguerite Moran Powers Miss Grace Hebb and John CC O Leary were from Deming Sunday afternoon Secretary O Leary was dinner host to the party including Secretary Holt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Moran
Marguerite Moran Powers
Grace Hebb
John CC. O'Leary
Deming
O'Leary
Holt
Lordsburg Womans Club Meeting Highlights
The Lordsburg Womans Club met on Monday February 20 with a business session followed by Attorney E Forrest Sanders speaking on the place of the legal profession in the United States. Thelma Ross and James Sumner performed songs. Virginia Higgins District Supervisor of Public Welfare offered pointers on Public Welfare Department work. Refreshments were served after adjournment.
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Lordsburg Womans Club
E. Forrest Sanders
United States
Thelma Ross
James Sumner
Virginia Higgins
Public Welfare
Public Welfare Department
Methodisty Church Services and Study Schedule
Bryan Hall serves as pastor with church school at 9 46 a m worship at 11 a m sermon topic What Shall We Do with Life The Teachings of the Prophets study begins Sunday evening at 7 o clock choir rehearsal at 7 30 p m on Wednesday
Up-To-Date Grocery Installs Frederick Floating Air Refrigerator
The Up-To-Date Grocery installs a Frederick Floating air refrigerator for the market department. An electric motor drives cold air through large compartments with four thicknesses of plate glass for insulation. The unit enhances the store’s appearance.
Sermon Series and Baptisms at Church of Christ
The Church of Christ led by J I Brimberry recalls the Nahigian Sisters and urges stronger Bible School attendance beyond 100. Mrs Brimberry plans Intermediates class Sunday 6 30 to 7 00. Services Sunday 11 a m Sermon to the New Converts and 7 30 p m Saul of Tarsus with 10 additions to the church during the two week campaign, including one transfer and nine baptisms.
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Saul of
Tarsus
Health department notes circulate names and titles
The Health Department lists Dr. J. C. Mitchell as District Health Officer with C. Caldwell as District Sanitarian, Mrs. Wilma Schuster as County Health Nurse, and Mrs. Rowe Stengele as County Health Clerk.
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J. C. Mitchell
C. Caldwell
Wilma Schuster
Rowe Stengele
Measles Threat and Care Across Ages and Stages
Measles can affect anyone who has not had it, with adults sometimes susceptible. Early stages resemble a cold and are highly contagious, and pneumonia can follow. Care includes bed rest, nourishing fluids, and medical guidance. serums are rarely effective after five days.
Earle Kerr Reappointed as Revenue Commissioner Head
J O Gallegos announces Earle Kerr will again lead the income tax department. Kerr previously served efficiently under Commissioner Bingaman, continuing duties in the state revenue office.
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State Commissioner of Revenue
J. O. Gallegos
Earle Kerr
Income Tax Department
Bingaman
Last Home Basketball Game Tomorrow Night
The Mavericks push for the No. 1 district seed hosts Hurley Indians in the final pre tournament game. Tournament drawing after the game will be relayed from Deming with Lordsburg at the top of the upper bracket and Virden, Las Cruces and others in place. The L Club team opens with Hurley town in the preliminary game.
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Lordsburg Mavericks
Deming Wildcats
Hurley Indians
Mavericks
Hurley
Lordsburg
Deming
Virden
Las Cruces
Silver City
Hatch
Hot Springs
Hurley Town
Prominent Club Woman Injured in Automobile Wreck
Mrs. Frank Winters president of the Lordsburg Woman's Club and Lordsburg Welfare Association was hit by an All-American bus while crossing Pyramid Street near the Ownby Hotel. The impact damaged her car but she escaped serious injuries, though she suffered neck strain. Dr DeMesa treated her at home and found injuries not dangerous.
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Frank Winters
Lordsburo Woman's Club
Lordsburg Welfare Association
Pyramid Street
Second Street
Ownby Hotel
Lordsburg Cafe
Mrs. Winters
BE. ©. DeMesa
Coronado Centennial Representative Promotes 400 Year New Mexico
Winton EB Allen, Coronado Cuatro Centen nial representative, visits to rally support for the 1940 celebration to raise New Mexico’s profile. Centennial plates are sold at Montague Townsend Motor Company and Ports of Entry for license attachment. Lordsburg Silver City and Deming coordinate plans. Mayor E J Short buys a plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winton EB. Allen
New Mexico
Montague-Townsend Motor Company
Mr. Allen
Lordsburg
Silver City
Deming
E. J. Short
N. and T. Club Meets For Tea Hour
The N. and T. Club gathered with Mrs. F. H. Singer Tuesday for an afternoon of socializing and refreshments. Attendees included Mesdames G. W. Trimble I. Conner J. H. Clark E. L. Jones Charles Fuller A. W. Morningstar H. L. Scofield Nellie Holiday P. M. Melinnis and guest Mrs. F. E. M. Fisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Singer
G. W. Trimble
I. ©. Conner
J. H. Clark
E. L. Jones
Charles Fuller
A. W. Morningstar
H. L. Scofield
Nellie Holiday
P. M. MelInnis
FE. M. Fisher
El Paso Agent Meets Indian Metals on Fluorspar Mill
R T Eatman, commercial agent for the Louisiana and Arkansas Lines, spoke with Indian Metals Company in New Mexico about the Fluorspar mill at Lordsburg during a Wednesday visit to the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Eatman
Louisiana & Arkansas Lines
Indian Metals Company
New Mexico
Fluorspar
Lordsburg
Superintendent Agnes Edington Heads to Cleveland Meeting
County Superintendent of Schools Agnes Edington departed Sunday for Cleveland Ohio to attend the National Association of School Administrators. She travels by train and will be joined in Memphis by Ruth Soper Luna County School Superintendent. She plans to be away about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Edington
Cleveland
Ohio
National Association of School Administrators
Memphis
Tennessee
Ruth Soper
Luna County
Rancher Marlin Hoggett Visits Lordsburg on Business
Marlin Hoggett a prominent rancher from the Animas valley was in Lordsburg yesterday on a business trip meeting local officials and assessing prospects for his operations in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlin Hoggett
Animas Valley
Lordsburg
Taritan Pleads Guilty in Lea County Mortgage Case
Emmett D. White of the Farm Security Administration in Roswell reports A. L. Taritan formerly of Lea County pleaded guilty to disposing of mortgaged property. He was sentenced to two years in the state penitentiary, suspended if he repays the Farm Security Administration loan in full. The case was heard in Lea County District Court before Judge James B. McGhee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett D. White
Farm Security Administration
Roswell
New Mexico
A. L. Taritan
Lea County
District Court
Tarlton
White
James B. McGhee
Dime Party Social By Pythian Sisters At K P Hall
Pythian Sisters invite all friends for a Monday night dime party at K P hall February 27. The event features Kangaroo Court with lawyers, table games, a novelty program, and refreshments. Admission is two dimes for the whole evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythians
Ofythians
Pythian Sisters
K. P. Hall
Telephone Your Items for Publication in The Liberal
Call the office at 35 or Mrs. Thomas R. Taggart at 112 to place notices. If you have a visitor or entertainment report, call 44 to share details with the Liberal staff.
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Liberal
Thomas R. Taggart
Banquet Attendees Headed to Deming District Event
Mrs. Mary Dee Kipp president of the B. and P. W. Club led a delegation including Mrs. Mildred Hoard Mrs. Pauline Baxter Mrs. John T. Muir and Mrs. Gail Welton to a B. and P. W. district banquet in Deming on Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Dee Kipp
P. W
Mildred Hoard
Pauline Baxter
John T. Muir
Gail Welton
Deming
Davis Sister Reports Hotel Hilton Effort in Phoenix
Miss Evelyn W. Davis sister of Mrs. Harry A. Day was here Tuesday en route to Phoenix in the interest of the Hotel Hilton. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Day and both children are spending a short time in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn W. Davis
Harry A. Day
Phoenix
Hilton
Harry Day
Los Angeles
Local Hospital Notes On Recoveries In Lordsburg
Mrs. T E Hall underwent a minor operation Friday and is back home on the road to a quick recovery. Mrs. James H Baxter and her son James Richard returned from Lordsburg Hospital Tuesday and are reported to be doing nicely.
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T. E. Hall
James H. Baxter
James Richard
Lordsburg Hospital
Knights of Pythias Celebrate 75th Diamond Birthday
The Knights of Pythias Lodge held a Diamond Anniversary party at the K P hall to mark the order's 1864 founding in Washington DC. Mrs H E Scofield and Mrs Bethel Fuller sang, Ray Childers spoke, and Mrs T B Williams led music. Refreshments followed as Harber Heather and Sherwood Culberson were initiated.
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Knights of Pythias Lodge
K. P. Hall
Knights of Pythias
Washington, D. C
H. E. Scofield
Bethel Fuller
Ray Childers
T. B. Williams
Pythian Sisters
Harber Heather
Sherwood Culberson
The
Machines Last Long If Given Good Care
A New Mexico Extension Service piece explains sewing machines can last a lifetime with proper care. Regular cleaning every six months and thorough drying before oiling prevent gumming and rust, with guidance on safe solvents and avoiding petroleum-based cleaners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee Maier
New Mexico Extension Service
Ihs
Stoddard
New County Surveyor Appointed by Board
The Board of County Commissioners appointed H. E. McCray as County Surveyor and he was approved by State Engineer Thomas M. McClure. McCray is a licensed professional engineer and land surveyor and a graduate of a prominent mining school in Houghton Michigan. he has begun work in his new role.
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Board of County Commissioners
H. E. McCray
Thomas M. McClure
Mr. McCray
Houghton
Michigan
Legion Officials Plan August Convention in Lordsburg
National Field Secretary W Valiant and New Mexico adjutant Jim Neely visited Lordsburg this week to discuss forming the 1939 American Legion Convention Corporation of New Mexico and housing arrangements for 12 to 15 hundred attendees. A banquet and multiple corps are planned, with state posts coordinating decorations, housing, and publicity ahead of the August event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Valiant
American Legion of
Denver
Jim Neely
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Department
Mr. Neely
F. C. Smith
Lordsburg
Hidalgo Coffee Shop
B. D D. Wright
Eugene Montague
B.C. Payne
Claude Sanders
Pete Hates
W. W. Scott
Ed Smith
Wathering
Lions Club Session Notes Local Lions Guests and Plans
The Lions Club met Tuesday noon with Lion Halt presiding in President Sanders absence. Lion Secretary Hall read a letter from Lion Governor Homer Lawrence thanking the club for courtesies during his visit. Lion Miller announced the basketball game for Saturday night. Lion Holt read a letter from Lion Representative Payne about legislative work and highlighted a tri colored letterhead promoting three great trunkline highways with Lordsburg as the only town in the state. Payne also noted about thirty renowned U S scientists visiting Lordsburg later this year.
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Lions Club
Lion Halt
Lion
Sanders
Hall
Homer Lawrence
Courteses
Lion Miller
Saeson
Lion Holt
Payne
Lordsburg
U. S
Giant Lizard Unearthed Near Duncan Shipped to Museum
Public saw a prehistoric lizard remain found near Duncan. The massive neck measured about five feet, with a small head and a similarly lengthened body. The specimen was crated for transport to New York for exhibit in a museum.
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Duncan
New York
Traffic law enforcement push aims to curb accidents in Lordsburg
C A Conner now City Marshal pushes strict enforcement of traffic laws including two hour parking limits speeding and stop signs at arterial points. He seeks driver cooperation to make Lordsburg a no accident town and urges motorists to drive as nearly perfect as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Conner
Cit Marshall
Lordsburg
Marshall
Wednesday Sewing Club meeting at Mrs Crawford Mearns home
The Wednesday Sewing Club met at the home of Mrs Crawford Mearns with members Glen Moses Sher wood Culberson J Cloyd Miller RK Pierce Robert Poindexter Thomas Taggart Donald Johnson and Miss Ima Fairly attending. Refreshments included cocoanut cake frozen pears with whipped cream and nuts hatchet shaped cookies and coffee.
Miners Koehler and Goddard Inspect Lordsburg Claims
Auto H Koehler and William B Goddard of San Antonio Texas owners of patented mining claims in the Lordsburg district arrived here Monday to view their property and decide on future action.
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Auto H. Koehler
William B. Goddard
San Antonio
Texas
Lordsburg District
Card of Thanks to Lordsburg Virden Helpers
We extend sincere heartfelt thanks to the Lordsburg and Virden people who assisted us during the illness and bereavement of our dear little daughter. Gratitude to Dr. BE C Mc Moss and the hospital staff. Mr and Mrs Boyd Nally.
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Lordsburg
Virden
BE. C. McMoss
Boyd Nally
El Paso and Marfa hotel managers tout U S Highway 90 progress
Bob Washburn of the Gateway Hotel El Paso and Ned Powers of the El Paisano Hotel Marfa visited this week to boast that U S Highway 90 is now one of the fine transcontinental highways paved all the way.
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Bob Washburn
el Paso
Ned Powers
Marfa
Santa Fe Capital notes on road bill and local funding
Representative Payne reports the road bill signed into law and ready for vetting of Burton Dwyre to work on it. The 60 percent Taylor grazing fees bill passed the house with an amendment for secondary roads and potential Cloverdale highway repair. A bill to pay mayors and trustees passed the House and awaits the Senate. Plumbing bill blocked. Hidalgo county is being advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Vearle Payne
Santa Pe Saya
Burton Dwyre
Cloverdale
Senate
Hidalgo County
Gas Inspector Druley Tours Lordsburg Hidalgo County
Frank M. Druley of the gasoline tax division visits Lordsburg and Hidalgo County under the current administration. He just completed two terms as Grant County assessor and is praised as an efficient, tireless worker. Mrs Druley accompanied him and son James, a student at NMMI, joined the visit earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Hidalgo County
Frank M. Druley
Frank
Grant County
Fortnightly Club Hosts Fortnightly Pan-Tan Night
The Fortnightly Club met at the home of Mr and Mrs Glen Moses on Thursday. Attendees enjoying Pan-Tan included Mr and Mrs Harold Scofield Mr and Mrs Arthur Dryer Mr and Mrs Robert Pierce Mr and Mrs Marvin Pierce Mr and Mrs Ben Cochran and Mr and Mrs Thomas R Taggart. Refreshments of hot chocolate with marshmallows and cookies were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Moses
Harold E. Scofield
Arthur Dryer
Robert Pierce
Marvin Pierce
Ben Cochran
Thomas R. Taggart
Father Passes Away After Wichita Visit
Mrs. RE. W. Springer traveled to Wichita to be with her severely ill father. She arrived Tuesday and reports her father died the next day. Her return to Lordsburg is currently indefinite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RE. W. Springer
Wichita
Kansas
Lordsburg
Allens Entertain Guests at Hidalgo Coffee Shop
Mr. and Mrs. 8S. E. Allen hosted dinner guests at the Hidalgo Coffee Shop on Tuesday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Gene G Hugh Rennie and N. BE. McLaughlin. Garbase is Republic Pictures branch manager. Rennie is with 20th Century Fox Film Corporation.
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E. Allen
Hidalgo Coffee Shop
Gene G Hugh Rennie
N. BE. McLaughlin
Garbase
Republic Pictures
Rennie
20Th Car
Fox Film Corporation
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Lordaburg
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