Underground water investigation begins in Hidalgo County
Monday and Tuesday saw a flood of agricultural activity in Hidalgo County as state officials led by J. Your and water specialist Herbert Yeo map a test of underground waters. The plan includes drilling a test well, renting pumping gear, fencing land, growing crops and recording yields to assess water suitability for irrigation across twenty acres.
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Hidalgo County
Kdalgo County
J. 2. Youur
Herbert Yeo
Kaubtan Garcia
Ihe Kaperment Biauion
Thea D Brindgooud
Page Neer
State College
Yeo
Gleasons
Consia Fon
Lay
Gleason
M. Bergen
G. G. Hampton
Amnus Valley
Chamber of Goantoerce
Barnes Wood
Bate
A.V. Broun
Barney Wood
Tober
Garcia
Nh Bloodgood
Aninas
Boy Scout Patrol Organizing in Hachita
Scout Executive Baker reports a Home Patrol of Boy Scouts being organized in Hachita. The Scoutmaster in charge leads a group of 10 to 15 youths who have signified their desire to become Scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Hachita
C. C
Big Editor Praises Lordsburg in Chamber Letter
Editor H S Hunter of the Mesilla and Herald compliments Lordsburg for its civic effort. He notes goodwill from outsiders, praise for the Lordsburg Liberal, and compliments Editor Blackburn for improving the press in the town. Best regards to Holt and Margaret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
H. S. Hunter
Themes
Herald
Howrdsburg
Holt
Mark Scopy
Lordsburg
Blackburn
Yourself
Marcaret
Birthday observance for James Albert Jr observed by Mrs Rogers
Mrs Rogers entertained Saturday evening for her son James Albert Jr seventh birthday. The table featured green plates and flowered skets with candy while ice cream and cake were served. Guests included Dora Wacker Gay Keime Evelyn lleben Jean Garrmon May Godd- Robert Birch Billy Lans Connor Jackie Palmer and aster Codding
Animas resident visits town under unusual phrase
Marlin Hoggett of Animas was a dsburg visitor Wednesday. A friend consoles him with hopeful words, saying Tomorrow's my eloc cution and Well, more power to you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlin Hoggett
Animas
Adsburg
Miid
Wedding of the Painted Doll Charms Local Audience
“The Wedding of the Painted Doll” a play by local children directed by Mrs. C. Fuller at the Palace Theatre Wednesday night impressed the crowd. Young performers in formal dress presented as grown-ups, ushered in, and announced as town figures. The program featured vocal solos and a staged wedding ceremony before curtain call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Fuller
Palace Theatre
Kroom
Heather completes two new offices in Liberal Building
Jack Heather, contractor, and crew finished two office rooms in the Liberal Building front end, each about 21 feet long. The offices sit in the composing room area and will be rented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Heather
Liberal
Man i
Enumerators Named for 4th District Census
George D D Robinson announces appointed enumerators for the Census of Distribution and Manufacture in the 4th District covering New Mexico. Names include Newton J Scott Deming James Reed Luna Go and others with districts from Las Cruces to Silver City. Enumerators will begin work in March and all schedule information remains confidential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George DD. Robinson
Newton J. Scott
Lordaburg
Hidalgo Go
James G. Reed
Deming
N. M
Luna Oo
Charles W. Marriott
Silver City
Grant Co
Juan KH. Lavero
Las Cruces
Dona Ana
William BP. Alexander
Hillsboro
Sierra Co
Hudward
Torres
Socorro
Bocorra
Miera
Magdalena
Kelly
Washington
Amenea
Taft Near Death as Doctors Lose Hope
Washington February 26 Taft 72 year old former president and chief justice was described by doctors as near death and weakening from hardened arteries compounded by age and grief. The medical team said recovery was unlikely.
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Washington
William Howard Taft
Underproduced crops draw Black Hills farmer focus
South Dakota farmers in the Black Hills target underproduced crops inclining alfalfa sugar beets and potatoes. Alfalfa has long been profitable in Centennial valley, beets rose after the Belle Fourche sugar plant opened in 1927 with a guaranteed price. Rotation crops like alfalfa small grains and potatoes gain prominence. soybeans near Hot Springs gain attention for their high value and favorable growing conditions.
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Black Hills
South Dakota
Centennial Valley
Seth Bullock
Rough Rider
Cheyenne
Belle Pourche
Hilla
West Virginian Praises Sunshine Country New Venture
A prominent Mannington physician Dor. FW Vance, living in West Virginia, visited Lordsburg in January to discuss stock in Anita Cape Company. He found the company well managed and promising, noting favorable climate and water, and expressed enthusiasm about joining as stockholder and returning home eager to promote the venture.
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Emzen
Mannington
West Virgina
Dor
Vance
Lordsburg
Anita Cape
Anita
Tucson
Son of Local Woman on Fleet to Panama
Bound for Panama the Caribbean sea and New York on a cruise lasting over four months the United States battle fleet sailed from Los Angeles harbor and San Diego Admiral Louw M Fulton aboard the flagship USS California led a column of 24 vessels out of Southern California waters Jack the son of Mrs W A Short is on the Saratoga one of the accompanying ships
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Panama
Cariobean Sea
New York
United States Battle Fleet
Sos Angeles Harbor
San Diego
Louw M. Fulton
U. S. S. California
California
Jack
W. A. Short
Saratoga
Prisoners Escape Pot County Jail With Spoon Key
Four prisoners escaped from Potter county jail in Amarillo Texas by shaping 26 spoons into a crude key. Police circulated notes and described the fled inmates as being sought after the break. A separate quoted crime joke appeared in the report about a wife driving a man to drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Tex
Potter County
Million Pounds Lead from Carbonate Hill Mines Near Steins
McGhee Brothers own and run the Carbonate Hill mines near Steins. In about 2000 working hours last year they produced around 1,000,000 pounds of lead and stocked roughly the same amount of zinc ready for recovery. The note calls this one of the country’s outstanding lead-silver-zinc properties.
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Carbonate Hill
McGhee Brothers
Steins
Cochise County Votes For 300000 Court House Bond
Cochise County Arizona voters approve 300000 for a new court house. Ballot count shows a majority of seven hundred votes in favor. Ballot totals announced from Douglas reflect strong local support for the project.
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Cochise County
Douglas, Ariz
Court House
Arizona
Pendleton Dies After Cancer Battle in Local Hospital
George S. Pendleton died Thursday morning at a local hospital after a cancer battle. He recently returned from San Francisco where he was treated by specialist Dr. Coffee.
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George S. Pendleton
San Francisco
Dr. Coffee
Woman's Club Meeting With Mrs Trimble
The Woman's Club will meet with Mrs. George Trimble Monday afternoon March 3.
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Woman's Club
George Trimble
War Tanks Made of Wood in New Film
Hollywood debates if future warfare could use wood tanks after a film shows monster tanks built from presswood. Directors say the material is used widely in movie sets and in everyday items from ice boxes to birdhouses and even speed boats.
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Hollywood
Calip
New Mexico Library Extension Service Announces Help and Laws
The State Library Extension Service offers advice on financing plans building selection and staffing. It explains flexible New Mexico laws allow combining municipal county school and private funds to support free library services. A March leaflet will detail laws and grant applications. Director Julia Hrown Asplund invites correspondence.
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State Library Extension Service
New Mexico
Cty
State Extension Service
Mits
Julia Hrown Asplund
Slate Library Boxtension Service Museum of
Ranta Fe
N. M
1924 World War veterans act amended for more compensation
Washington reports the Johnson bill approved by the house veterans committee would radically amend the 1924 World War veterans act and add 100 million dollars annually to veterans' compensation, with further changes proposed.
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Washington
House Veterans Committee
Miss Elsie Anderson and Oliver Olney Tie in Virden
Miss Elsie Anderson and Oliver Olney were married Sunday evening in Virden. The ceremony was performed by the Bishop of that place. The couple are well known with many friends here who wish them a long and happy life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Anderson
Oliver Olney
Virden
Why Not More Patriotism Shines on Washington Birthday
The Foster home displayed the old flag on the front porch last Saturday for Washington's Birthday. Neighbors say the house has always done so, noting any other flags would have been inside.
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J. B. Foster
Washington
Washington's Birthday Card Party Attendance
Mrs McManus from Douglas visited to join Mr and Mrs Fred Keller of Valedon in opening Washington's Birthday. Attendees from Valedon included Mrs H D Horne Mrs J C B Amos Mrs Andrew Thane Miss Bertha Scofield Mrs Otto Gaetjens and Mrs H J Scofield at the Woman's Club Card Party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McManus
Douglas
Washington
Fred Keller
Valedon
Woman's Club
H. D. Horne
J. C. B. Amos
Andrew Thane
Bertha Scofield
Otto Gaetjens
H. J. Scofield
Rising generation blamed on parents influence
A commentary argues that many faults of the younger generation stem from associations with their parents, reflecting concerns about upbringing and societal change.
Sixteenth Annual New Mexico Cattle Growers Convention
The Sixteenth Annual Convention of The New Mexico Cattle Growers Association will meet in the Indian Room of the Franciscan Hotel Albuquerque on March 2 4 1990 at 2 PM with policy discussions and speakers including Hon G B Denman Live Stock member of the Federal Farm Board and Chas B K Blaine Traffic Counsel American National Live Stock Association. An executive board meeting will follow on March 26 at 10 AM with plans for entertainment and attendee arrangements.
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New Mexico Cattle Growers Association
Franciscan
Albuquerque
New Mexico
G. B. Denman
Federal Farm Board
Kk. Mollins
American National Live Stock Association
Chas. BK. Blaine
Public Land Commission
Natonal Live Stock and Meat Board
Forest Service
Franciscan Hotel
Snook Loses Last Chance for Life
The Supreme Court refused to review James Howard Snook's appeal for a stay after his attorneys sought reprieve. Ohio Governor had refused a reprieve and the High Court action virtually ends the former Ohio State University professor's chance for life.
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Washington
James Howard Snook
Supreme Court
Brook
Ohio
Ohio State University
Advertising the Church of Christ in Lordsburg: a community appeal
A reader questions advertising gain and a local church replies with its case. The Church of Christ promotes its positives citing eternal life through belief and obedience and lists weekly events including Sunday lectures and services. Claude Fuller visited El Paso for eye care last Thursday and Friday.
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I. A. Hutching
EL Paso Post
Church of Christ
Church
Christ
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Lordsburg
Church of Christ All Ways
Claude Fuller
el Paso
Saturday Shearing Crew At Al Ewing Ranch Near Town
A shearing crew will be at Al Ewing’s ranch about one mile southwest of town on Saturday. Val plans to invite interested locals to observe the process. The Chamber of Commerce will photograph the event at the old Martinez place visible from town.
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Shearing Crew
al Ewing
Pal Hwing
Val
Chamber of Commerce
Martinez Place
Branch Decker Mortgage Company Opens Local Branch
Eh Morrison and Glen Patterson for Decker Mortgage Company of East Lake City organized a local branch this week. The firm operates across the West with over twenty branches in New Mexico. The Lordsburg branch will offer loans on old or new town property repayable monthly over many years and will act as an independent unit funded by the home office.
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Morrison
Glen Patterson
Ue Decker Mortgage Company
East Lake City
New Mexico
New Town
Lordsburg
Thelma Shugart Honored With Surprise Shower
Mrs. Harry Wacker hosted a surprise shower for Thelma Shugart recently wed to Haymond Shugart of Hodeo. Guests included Mrs. Geo Trimble and others who sent or delivered gifts. Dorothy Wacker helped with refreshments at the event.
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Harry Wacker
Thelma Shugart
Haymond Shugart
Hodeo
Thelma
Wacker
Mesdames Geo
Trimble
Walter Boswell
Wm. Townsend
M. Chase
C. Martin
Geo
Hanna
Chas
Fuller
W. HH
Small
Pippin
Nicholson
Keime
Anna Wilkinson
Dorothy Wacker
Methodist to Commune and Study China at Service
Sunday regular communion service for the Methodist Church urges all members to participate. The pastor preaches before the communion and speaks Sunday evening on the Reconstruction of China. The Sunday school reports a strong contest and invites others to attend and help beat last year’s attendance. John S. Rick, Pastor.
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Methodist Church
China
John S. Rick
N. and T. Club Meets at Mrs Allen’s Home
Mrs James FE Allen hosted the N. and T. Club with Mesdames Jeffus Chase Boswell Morningstar Jones Luckey Fuller and Eddie Allen in attendance. Dainty refreshments were served. The next meeting will be at Mrs Boswell’s home. E J Wood hauled his mohair from Hired Rock this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James FE. Allen
N. & T. Club
Mesdames Jeffus
Chase
Boswell
Morningstar
Jones
Luckey
Fuller
Eddie Allen
World's Best Known Animal Visits Lordsburg
The world famous animal is en route to Lordsburg to greet thousands of film fans who have seen him on screen countless times. The beloved creature is expected to draw large crowds and create excitement among local residents and visitors alike.
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Lordsburg
Leo to Tour City in Motor Caravan Before Film Event
World famous actor Leo, trademark of a major studio, plans a February 28 appearance at the Chamber of Commerce at 11 A M. Fans will see his motorized caravan tour stop in town and Leo will perform at a local theater before sailing for Europe. The caravan, 24 feet long, 14 feet high, 7 1/2 feet wide, showcases elaborate art and advanced construction.
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Leo
Metro Aaite
Mayer
Motion Picture
Chamber of Commerce
United States
Europe
Asia
Africa
Australia
South America
Leon
Rake Old Pottery From Montezuma Found In Hidalgo
Travel salesman Frank Swanson sold three ancient pottery pieces to Mr and Mrs Nat Gammon at the Hidalgo. The pieces came from Montezuma in Mexico and are described as very old with coloring as bright as when first made, about a thousand years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Swanson
Poe
Joe Wolfe
Nat Gammon
Hidalgo
Montezuma
Mexico
Pauline Austin Entertains Honoring Miss Dorothy Taylor
Pauline Austin hosted a Friday evening dance in honor of Miss Dorothy Taylor with many young attendees and dainty refreshments served.
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Pauline Austin
Dorothy Taylor
Arizona Historian Appeals For Coolidge Dam Dedication
A 1930 Arizona history note from Dan B. Williamson invites Calvin Coolidge and spouse to dedicate the Coolidge Dam. The letter extols Arizona as the sunlit land with dams, rivers, copper mines, and grand canyons, recalling Teddy Roosevelt’s 1911 dedication visit.
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Teddy
Coolidge
Dan BR. Williamson
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