Local 4-H Clubs Meet At Lordsburg School
Four 4-H Clubs gathered at the Lordsburg school for an afternoon program led by Miss Eliza Mejia. Girls presented songs, demonstrations on food budgets, poultry, home improvement, and clothing, with officers elected and plans for the year outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Eliza Mejia
Gloria Jones
Nellie Malone
Peggy
Louise McDanie
Verna Mer
Louise
Animal
Winnifred Lahann
Marjorie Russell
J. Wright
Missionary Society Meeting Notice
The Missionary Society of the 1st Church schedules a meeting on Thursday March 3 at 3 p.m. The change aims to ensure every member can attend.
Welfare officials tour New Mexico counties checking child welfare
Mrs. Sullivan regional director over ten states of the Public Welfare Department from Washington D C led a group including Anna Bosch Laura Waggner and K Collet Peterson through seven counties yesterday en route to Silver City Deming and Las Cruces to inspect child welfare. They dined with Mrs Ena Walter and Mrs Elizabeth Winters at the Hidalgo Coffee Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Public Welfare Department
Washington, D. C
Anna Bosch
Laura Waggner
Department of Public Welfare
K. Collet Peterson
Silver City
Deming
Las Cruces
Ena Walter
Elizabeth Winters
Hidalgo
McNutts Visit El Paso On Business Trip
Mr and Mrs J T McNutt were business visitors in El Paso on Monday detailing their travel and professional engagements in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. McNutt
el Paso
Fat Stock Show baby beef on view at El Paso area
Calves from the region were shown at El Paso with several high placements. Ray Elms plans to serve a 820 pound champion calf at Hidalgo Coffee Shop while Mancel Mortensen sold an 815 pound calf to the El Paso Hotel Association and Livestock buyers purchased multiple other calves from Virden and Artesia. County Agent Black praised the outcomes and George Cureton earned credit for organizing transport and feeding arrangements for the calves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Ray Elms
Hidalgo
Mr. Elms
Ivan Thygerson
Virden
Mancel Mortensen
Lordsburg Rotary Club
Rotary Clu
Mancel
George
Edgar Cureton
State College
Cureton Bros
Glenn Williams
Artesia
George Cureton
TV Cattle Company
Tyrone
Lordsburg Womans Club Meets With Welfare Focus
Mrs W F Winters presided at the Lordsburg Womans Club session. Mrs Ena Walter spoke on Public Welfare work and Kid Welfare, with Mrs Scofield singing two solos. Dr R E Vinson urged spiritual aims alongside scientific progress in a talk that captivated attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Winters
Lordsburg Womans Club
Mra. C. B. Austin
Ena Walter
Department of Public Welfare
H. EK. Scofield
Earle Kerr
Santa Fe
Nat Gammon
Z. E. Scofield
Finley
W. GC. Downey
Crawford Mearns
Noble Kirkpatrick
Hugh Garrett
L. B. Robinson
Felix Gauthier
C. B. Austin
Mathilde Johnson
Ima Fairly
J. I. Brimberry
R. E. Vinson
Death Claims J. D. Martin in Rodeo Home
J D Martin died after long illness at his Rodeo home on February 14 with funeral held February 15 in Rodeo cemetery led by Rev Allen of Douglas Christian Church. Pallbearers included Benford Martin Driscol Martin John Bull Bert Richards Clarence Russell and W Keeling. He was born November 7 1863 in San Antonio married Nora Baker December 1896 and had sons Benford Talbert deceased and Driscoll. He served as Armstrong county sheriff twice and moved to Rodeo area in 1919. Survived by wife two sons three granddaughters a brother T P Martin and a sister Mrs Renie Traner. Guests Collins Coates and Jim Robinson noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Martin
Rodeo
Rev. Allen
Douglas Christian Church
Benford Martin
Driscol Martin
John Bull
Bert Richards
Clarence Russell
W. Keeling
Mr. Martin
San Antonio
Texas
Nora Baker
Benford
Talbert
Driscoll
Martin
Claude
Amarillo
Armstrong County
Hidalgo County
New Mexico
Benford and
T. P. Martin
Renie Trainer
Taxes Talk by Julia Sharp at Lordsburg Court House
Lordsburg residents seeking tax relief gather March 8 at 7 30 p m at the court house for an address by Julia A Sharp national tax authority on Taxes and the way out of the low mood. Mrs Sharp has a diverse background in fraternal groups, journalism, and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Court House
Julia A. Sharp
Seth B. Orndorff
el Paso
Joint party hosted by Buvens and Eyan for freshmen and eighth graders
Mrs RK EE Buvens and Mrs Ronald Eyan co hosted a Saturday evening party in the Woman's club building. About thirty seven young people from the Freshman and eighth grade classes enjoyed games dancing and refreshments of sandwiches cookies and cocoa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RK. EE. Buvens
Ronald Eyan
Woman's Club
Senator Atwood Improves After Illness
Friends statewide are glad to report Senator Lee Brown Atwood has recovered from a serious illness and is now much improved at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion of Friends
Lee Brown Atwood
District Court session in Lordsburg presided by Judge Hay
The regular semi monthly term of the District Court in Lordsburg was held Wednesday under Judge George W. Hay. Cases included Bradbery and Jones against C. L. Brown as mayor with the court ordering salary payments for December and January. Several other routine matters were disposed of during the sitting.
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District Court
Lordsburg
George W. Hay
Bradbery and Jones
Marshalls
C. L. Brown
Mrs Gammon Hosts Elegant Bridge Party
Mrs Nat Gammon entertained at a finely appointed lunch eon bridge party Friday afternoon, complimenting Mrs J P Church of Deming, her mother Mrs A G Hebb, sister Miss Grace Hebb of Bridgeton Maine, Mrs John 8 Clark of El Paso and Mrs Vic tor Culberson of Silver City. Other guests included Mrs Tom Clayton, Mrs Harry Day, Mrs Sherwood Culberson, Mrs Stella Fon and the Kontens. Mrs Harry Day won first prize and Mrs A G Hebb received a gift prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat Gammon
J. P. Church
Deming
A. G. Hebb
Grace Hebb
Bridgeton
Maine
John 8. Clark
el Paso
Victor Culberson
Silver City
Tom Clayton
Harry Day
Sherwood Culberson
Stella Fon
Kontens
International wedding at Hotel Hidalgo on Washington's Birthday
Leonard B. Flippin of Cananea Cattle Company Sonora Mexico and Miss Esther Chilton Ward of Bisbee Arizona wed in a lounge ceremony at Hotel Hidalgo Washington's Birthday. Rev Bryan Hall of the Methodist church officiated before Mr and Mrs Nat Gammon Mrs L A Davis Denver Secretary Holt and Miss Mildred Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Hidalgo
Washington
Leonard B. Flippin
Cananea Cattle Company
Sonora
Mexico
Esther Chilton Ward
Bisbee
Arizona
Bryan Hall
The
Methodist Church
Nat Gammon
L. A. Davis
Denver
Holt
Mias
Mildred Hill
Governor Sends 77th Birthday Greeting to Mrs Nannie Bell McFarland
Governor Clyde Tingley and Mrs Tingley extend sincere greetings to Mrs Nannie Bell McFarland on her 77th birthday. They wish her much pleasure and happiness in the coming years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannie Bell McFarland
Willie Rogers
Clyde Tingley
Christian Endeavor Social Discusses Youth Issues
Thirty two members and visitors attended last Sunday's Christian Endeavor meeting. The session featured a boys versus girls exchange on social problems, a forthcoming talk by a popular local youth, and a plan to study lying and its consequences next Sunday. The luncheon and social at the church Tuesday was praised, and the C E voted to order chorus books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Mount Graham Stake Split Into Two Wards
The St Joseph Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints serving Arizona New Mexico and Texas with over seven thousand members is divided into two stakes with the line between Thatcher and Safford. Eastern division will have two wards in Lordsburg or Las Cruces. The split aimed to better manage the growing membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph Stake
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Arizona
New Mexico
Texas
Thatcher
Safford
Lordsburg
Las Cruces
Deming Leaders Host Hidalgo Coffee Shop Event
John C. O Leary secretary of the Deming chamber of commerce hosted a Sunday night gathering at the Hidalgo Coffee Shop for Dr. and Mrs. M J Moran and Miss Teresa Cazola of Deming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. O’leary
Chamber of Commerce At
Deming
Hidalgo Coffee Shop
M. J. Moran
Teresa Cazola
Social Security Act Applied To Lordsburg
David S. Pruitt of the Social Security Board said few in Lordsburg have filed for lump sum benefits under the act. He noted 9 percent of covered wages since 1946 are payable to those age 65 or to estates of workers who died before 65. Employers should check records for eligible individuals. Pruitt will be at the chamber of commerce and may visit Vinita as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davids. Pruitt
el Pano
Social Security Board
Lordsburg
Pruitt Sad
Pruitt
Chamber of Commerce
Vinita
Barsby Reynolds Ties The Knot On Washington's Birthday
Mian Dolores Barsby and Reynolds, a Douglas businessman, were married on Washington's Birthday in Lordsburg. Bishop J. F. Payne officiated with Mrs. Payne and a sister-in-law as witnesses. The bride wore green crepe with rhinestones and a veil. The couple will split time between Lordsburg and Douglas before settling in Arizona City. The ceremony drew many friends' congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolores Barnby
Washington
Reynolds
Douglas
J. FE. Payne
Virden
Arizona City
Legion of Friends
Church of Christ Sermon Notes and Invitation
The Church of Christ invites attendance with two sermons this Sunday. At 11:00 a.m. the message is Dont Dim But Shine from Matthew 6 verse 16. At 7:20 p.m. What We Need and Where It Is Found from Acts 4:12. Read the Scripture texts with your Bible.
Missionary Society Plans Banquet for Rainbow Girls
The Metho dist Missionary Society met February 19 in the church undercroft to finalize plans for a banquet serving Rainbow Girls and guests. A March 17 event is set for Lordsburg Business and Professional Women Club members and friends with Luella S. Clark in charge of public relations. Charley Fuller led the devotional, with Percy Brown and R. A. Crider hosting and serving light refreshments to a list of named attendees.
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Methodist Missionary Society
Rainbow Girls
Lordsburg Business and Professional Womens Club
Luella S. Clark
Charley Fuller
Attorney Royall and Hodges Visit Lordsburg on Legal Business
Attorney C. C. Royall and District Attorney Joseph W. Hodges of Silver City were in Lordsburg on legal business Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Royall
Joseph W. Hodges
Silver City
Lordsburg
Leo Corbett Visits Lordsburg from San Simon
Leo Corbett of San Simon spent Tuesday in Lordsburg for undisclosed personal and social engagements in the border town.
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Leo Corbett
San Simon
Lordsburg
Distinguished Guests Visit En Route to West Coast Home
Mr and Mrs Wendell Borglum paused in Minneapolis while traveling to Los Angeles where they plan to live. He is the son of the late Dr Frank Borglum who served eight years at Ft Bayard Hospital and a nephew of Gutzman Borglum famed for mountain carvings of western states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Borglum
Minneapolis
Los Angeles
Mr. Borglum
Frank Borglum
Ft. Bayard Hospital
Gutzman Borglum
West
South
Wednesday Bridge Club entertained by Mrs Rolfe at Mrs Short’s
The Wednesday Bridge Club was entertained by Mrs Harold Rolfe in the home of Mrs E J Short. A four course bridge luncheon was served to Mrs J H Clark Mrs E J Short Mrs W C Downey Mrs R E Buvens Mrs Nat Gammon Mrs W P Winters and Mrs 8 E Allen. Mrs Allen will host next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Rolfe
E. J. Short
J. H. Clark
W. C. Downey
R. E. Buvens
Nat Gammon
W. P. Winters
8. E. Allen
Mrs. Sapp Visits Daughters in Raton This Week
Mrs. W. H. Sapp of Raton visited several days this week with her daughters Mrs. E. J. Malone and Miss Gladys Sapp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Sapp of
Raton
E. J. Malone
Gladys Sapp
Lordsburg Gas System Is Approved by City Council
A council committee led by Mayor C L Brown inspected the newly installed Lordsburg natural gas system built by P L Gratton with supervision by H J Forward and government inspector R K Gaines. The high school plant was faultless, and the system uses automatic shutoffs. The project includes 0.6 miles of mains, potential to exceed ten miles, 568 service lines and 47 meters currently providing revenue, with total gas pipe reach at 142 miles. The city estimates value around $100000 and notes substantial relief labor funding from the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Brown
P. L. Gratton
H. J. Forward
Headman-Ferguson Engineers
Phoenix
RK. B. Gaines
WPA
R. B. Gaines
Y. L. Grattan
George P. Jeffun
Lordsburg Lions Club
Val Detrich
Sam Gass
Frank Corbell
Water Department
Willard E. Holt
Chamber of Commerce
Lordsburg High School
Forward
Ecity
Community
Public Vice Power House
Val Dterigh
Sam Gana
Gaines
Lordsburg
Distelict
W. A. Shillite
Animas School Carnival a Brilliant Success
The Animas school carnival held last week was a decided success says county superintendent Agnes Edington. A PTA play organized by Mrs Ballard and others featured high school students and Philadelphia helpers. The carnival also netted funds for the school and students hope to visit Carlsbad Caverns on Governor's Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Edington
Animas
Parent-Teacher Association
W. A. Ballard
Felix Gauthier
Robert Wright
Winnifred Laham
Kathryn Snyder
June Richardson
Philadelphia
Parent Teacher Association
Carlsbad Caverns
Card of Thanks from the Martin Family
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness during our sorrow and for the floral offerings. May God bless each of you. Mrs. J. D. Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Benford Martin and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Driscoll Martin and
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J. D. Martin
Benford Martin
Driscoll Martin
Sullivan hosts bridge party with three score winners
Mr and Mrs Joe Sullivan entertained their bridge club at the Cochran home. High scores were achieved by Mrs Marvin Pierce and Robert Pierce. Refreshments included strawberry baked Alaska and coffee for the Cochrans Scofields Piercees Moses and the host couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Sullivan
Bridge Club
Bennie Cochran
Marvin Pierce
Robert Pierce
Alaska
H. E. Scofield
Glenn Moses
Methodist Church Weekend Services Schedule
Bryan Hall leads the Methodist Church with Church School at 9 45 a m worship at 11 a m on What s Right With Our World as the morning subject. Evening service at 7 30 p m prayer 7 p m choir 7 30 p m Wednesday activities listed.
Supreme Inspector Visits Local Rainbow Assembly in Lordsburg
Mrs Laura Beck er Supreme Inspector of the Rainbow for Girls in New Mexico attended a banquet and entertainment at Lordsburg Assembly No 17 with seventy two members and guests. Mrs Edith Turner also visited and several Rainbow Girls were initiated including Gladys Nash Barbara Payne and Mary Carr. A new Assembly is to be instituted Friday evening with Rainbow Girls Eastern Star and Masonic Lodge members planning to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Z. Becker
Order of Rainbows
New Mexico
Edith Turner
Lordsburg Assembly No
Methodist Missionary Society
Order of Astern Star
Masonic Lodge
Luella 8. Clark
Ernest Pragle
Deming
Eleanor Dixon
Hurley
Laella
Clark
Gladys Nash
Barbara Payne
Mary Carr
Rainbow Girls
Eastern Star
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Ganize 4-H
Lordsurg
Layton Ducote
Valley View Club
D. A. Lee
Mra
Mae Lunt
Marjorie Nelson
E Garrett
Steins
Assistis
Hugh
Womans Club
Collins Coates
Sanderson
Jim Robinson
Hachita
Mes
Senator Atwood
Knights of Pythias Hall
Four Wonders Orchestra
Buster Deader
Harold Scofield
Claude Sanders
Scofield
Mrs. Gammon
Christian Endeavor
Mount Graham Stake
J. 1. Brimberry
Missionary Society
Wednesday Bridge Club
Bridge Party
Rainbow Assembly
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