Advantages Of Gas To Residents Of Lordsburg
Lordsburg residents are urged to back a gas proposal similar to Deming's. Western Gas would lay the line to the Public Service plant under construction, with the city handling distribution. Taxable gas line would boost county school district No 1 funds as enrollment rises. A city council meeting is set for Monday night January 4 inviting interested residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Public Service Company
Lordsburg
Deming
Western Gas Company
Mrs Hall Honored By Neblett School
Retirement of county superintendent Mrs aty Hall celebrated by Effie Bass and pupils at Neblett School with a Christmas program and tree. The board clerk Mrs Theen Hill presented a cut glass fowl prize funded by pupils’ coin savings. Hall’s two sons attended the ceremony marking her long service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aty Hall
Rs Effie Bass
Theen Hill
Board of Education
Hall
Regional Social Security Meeting Sets Uniform Rules
Oscar M. Powell regional director of the Social Security Board invited unemployment compensation chiefs from Louisiana Texas Oklahoma and New Mexico to meet in Austin on Monday the 28th to discuss adopting uniform rules for workers in multiple states The aim is to cover railroad employees and ensure tax payments align with each state’s requirement while expediting interstate coverage before the January 31 1937 deadline for unemployment tax reports under the Social Security Act
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar M. Powell
Social Security Board
Louisia
Texas
Oklahoma
New Exico
Austin
Powell
Social Secure Act
Methodist Church Schedule and Activities Updated
Bryan Hall hosts church services and programs today. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Bible school at 9:745 a.m. Evening service at 6:30 p.m. Prayer meeting at 7:00 p.m. Choir rehearsal at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Foworth League gathering at 6:30 p.m. Pastor listed as Demas Harsock Me Having Loved This Present Age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demas Harsock
New Year Call to Deeper Church Involvement
A Church of Christ welcomes readers to reflect on 1936 and commit to better deeds. The message urges sincere self-evaluation, daily improvement, and dedicated attendance at Lord's Day services, inviting all to join in the Lord's business.
Walter Curley Improves After Illness at Lordsburg Hospital
News comes that W. H. Curley a longtime county commissioner is improving from a lengthy illness at Lordsburg Hospital and expects to be able to return home soon. Friends and colleagues note his steady recovery and plan hopeful reunions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Curley
Walter
Lordsburg
Heck Harris and Iva Murray Visit Portales Family ties
Heck Harris of the Federal Housing Administration Portales and his father in law Iva Murray of Silver City spent a few days with Murray’s granddaughter. The visit occurred over a period extending to Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heck Harris
Portales
Iva Murray
Silver City
Vs. Murray
Wonderful Pilot Work Saves Ships Passengers
Roy Hunt the famed speed pilot narrowly saved the lives of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Fain and W. E. Hightower after a Christmas Eve crash near the Wiley Post airport just outside Oklahoma City. A ground fog forced the landing attempt at Wiley Post, where the giant air liner struck the top of an older wreck but all aboard escaped unharmed. Winnie Mae Pain, linked to Wiley Post, was aboard the plane, while the passengers are linked to the Banner Mining company interests and local Oklahoma figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Wiley Post
Oklahoma City
Roy Hunt
Leslie Fain
W. E. Hightower
Banner Mining Company
Pain
Winnie Mae
Oklahoma
Rick
Roy
Holt Family Christmas Visit in El Paso
W E Holt and Mrs Margaret Holt travel to El Paso for Christmas with Mr and Mrs Sam P Fulton. Miss Holt will take a week's vacation from duties as chief stenographer in the 808 office in Safford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Holt
Margaret Holt
el Paso
Sam P. Fulton
Social Security filings top 800000 in Southwest states
Oscar M. Powell reports first returns from post offices show more than 800000 filed for federal old age benefits in Texas Louisiana and New Mexico with Texas leading at 590538 and New Mexico at 25442. The region may reach about one million by January 1, as workers establish accounts and wages are recorded for future benefits.
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Texas
Louisiana
New Mexico
Oscar M. Powell
Social Security Board
Tousiana
Powell
Ncces
Christmas Guests at Conner Home Include Hardins and Conners
Mr. and Mrs. Millard C. Hardin were Christmas guests of Mr. and Mrs. I. C. Conner. Millard returned to Tucson Christmas night and Mrs. Hardin traveled by car with A. L. Soupy Conner who went to California for the Rose Bowl. Christmas dinner featured a long preset guest list including several Hardins and Conners with Miss Gracie assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard C. Hardin
I. C. Conner
Millard
Tucson
California
Ira Martin Conner
Minnie Hardin
A. L. Conner
H. Q. Hardin
Gracie
Myron Fowler News Letter Describes Gunshot Injury
A letter from Mrs. Myron Fowler reports Myron Fowler resting easier after X rays showed a bullet lodged in his right shoulder. The bullet path tore teeth and tongue after entering the upper lip, causing severe pain and slow recovery aided by morphine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron Fowler
Claude Olney
Myron
Judge Hay Grants Mercy After Douglas Youth Robbery
Judge George W. Hay, in the last term of 1936 court, suspends penitentiary terms for four Douglas youths Alton Boyles Carlos Judd Frank Cansler and Bill Dickey after a morals lecture by the judge If reports remain satisfactory to Chief Bowden and the court the boys must report every 30 days until age 21 and pay $50 in court costs A delegation of Douglas citizens urged mercy noting past good behavior and praising the judge's leniency
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Hay
Hodges
Mc Halffey
Ada Woodbury
A. Conner
John Cavin
Alton Boyles
Carlos Judd
Frank Cansler
Bill Dickey
Lordsburg
Santa Fe
Percy Bowden
Douglas
H. A Wimberly
John B. Crowell
D. ©. Judd
Kathryn Cansler
A.C. Karger
J. M. Cansler
William Barker
CN. Poster
H Gargenson
Ted Hass
Fd Vought
Hay
Court Costa
Bowden
Crowell
Christmas Eve Program at Church of Christ Delightful
A Christmas Eve program at the Church of Christ featured about thirty children in two playlets The Best Christmas Gifts and Joy to the World they wore capes trimmed with tinsel and soft lights created scenes Carols were sung between parts Mildred Conner read A Christmas Thought The White Gifts box at the entrance was filled as Brimberry and E. J. Wood delivered boxes despite rain and mud their greatest joy was giving Santa gifts to the community
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Church of Christ
Mildred Conner
Preacher Brimberry
E. J. Wood
Intermediate Christian Endeavor organized at Church of Christ
Last Sunday an Intermediate Christian Endeavor was organized at the Church of Christ. Fred Ewing was elected president Pauline Wright vice president Claude Allen Broun secretary and treasurer Anna Beth Ewing pianist Roy Jones song leader Mrs J I Brimberry superintendent The first meeting will be at 5 30 next Sunday afternoon at the church All children age ten to fifteen invited Reporter
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Fred Ewing
Pauline Wright
Claude Allen Broun
Anna Beth Ewing
Roy Jones
J. I. Brimberry
Chase Christmas Dinner Brings Family Gathering to Home
A Christmas Day gathering at Mr. and Mrs. 8. M. Chase included Mrs. Bowen Markley of Bluffton Indiana as well as Joe Bell and the Wheelers of Orange and Long Beach. The group noted Mrs. Markley arrived via Pacific Greyhound Lines. She recently endured a broken right hand and dislocated shoulder following a similar injury last year to her left hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettie Marshall
Markley
Bluffton
Pacific Greyhound Lines
Oil Conserving Base Under '37 Farm Plan
1937 farm plan features a soil conserving base computed from cropland minus depleting bases. A farm with 300 cropland acres and 250 depleting base acres would have a 50 acre conserving base, earning $50 in self building credit plus up to $37.50 more if 37 acres are diverted from the depleting base. Additional credits may apply for truck crops, orchards, and range land credits per animal unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Kerry
New Mexico
Sam Clarks Good Idea at Deming Station
Sam Clark a veteran Deming filling station man started a guest book for famous visitors signing in with names and addresses. He has collected signatures from travelers worldwide including South America Europe India China Japan and many oriental countries alongside notable Americans. The idea is popular and effective.
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Sam Clark
Deming
South America
Europe
India
China
Japan
United States
Sam
Bell Brothers Reunite in Lordsburg in War Hall of Fame
Marvin Bell of the Interstate Commerce Commission recalls service as a non commissioned officer in World War I and accompanied Secretary of War Newton Baker into trenches. Ira and James Bell, former navy men now in Tucson and El Paso, meet for a brotherly reunion in Lordsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Bell
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southern Pacific
el Paso
Ira
James Bell
United States Navy
Tucson
Lordsburg
General Pershing
Newton D. Baker
Mr. Bell
Auto Tragedy Claims San Francisco Citizen on Highway
Saturday night on the Lordsburg Deming highway a fatal accident killed H. M. Lieb a prominent San Franciscan. Mrs. Lieb suffered a fractured leg and collar bone and was moved to Deming then Los Angeles by her son. The Liebs were reportedly bound east for a son's wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg- Deming
H. M. Lieb
San Francisco
Deming
Mrs Dunagan Ill In Lordsburg Hospital
Mrs. Dunagan III, Mrs. 8. R. Dunagan, has been seriously ill in the Lordsburg hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. R. Dunagan
Lordsburg Hospital
Beautifying the Farmstead with Shrubs and Lawns
Horticulturist F J Mulford of the Bureau of Plant Industry advises a planting plan for farm homes outlining vegetable, fruit, and flower gardens, lawns, and ornamental shrubs. He stresses native plants, fall transplantation, and using trees as windbreaks and background, with an outline in Farmers Bulletin No 1087 available for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Mulford
Bureau of Plant Industry
Mulford
Washington, D. C
Maverick High Band Heads to El Paso Parade
The Maverick High School Band under Professor W C Mearns will march in El Paso's Sun Carnival Parade today. Lordsburg band leaders join as second division escorts with a special train car. Nat Gammon, Bam Killebrew, Mrs. R A Egan, and Mrs. Holt raise funds for the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maverick
WC. Mearns
el Paso
Pax
Holt
FE Paso
Mearns
Lordsburg
Lordsburg Party
Fl Paso
Mra
Nat Gammon
Mia
Bam Killebrew
R. A. Egan
Marcus Neellys Visit with Walker Family Ends in Tucson Return
Mr and Mrs Marcus Neelly were holiday guests of Mrs Neellys parents Mr and Mrs M P Walker of Tucson. On returning to London burg they were joined by Mrs Neellys sister Miss Winifred Walker who will stay for a brief visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Marcus Neelly
M. P. Walker
Tucson
Lordanburg
Neelly
Winnifred Walker
Artist Robert Dunagan Gains Noted Recognition
Blythe Woman's club presented Mia Stewart, president of the California state federation, with a Robert Dunagan etching water colored by him as a southeast souvenir. Stewart, a Scotland native, appreciated the gift from Lordsburg and Hidalgo county friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dunagan
Lordsburg
Hidalgo County
State Federation of California
Mia. Stewart
Blythe
Robert
Stewart
Mary Stewart Queen
Scotland
Lordsburg and Hidalgo pause for Christmas trade boom
The article notes Lordsburg and Hidalgo County enjoyed their largest holiday trade in years as Christmas ended, and Liberal extends a Happy New Year greeting to all readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Hidalgo County
Hurley Welcomes Leonard Family With New Roles
Mr and Mrs O K Leonard relocate to Hurley a mining town where Mr Leonard has secured a good office position. The Leonard family will soon establish themselves in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurley
O. K. Leonard
Leonard
El Paso Smelter Sees Big Rise in Southern New Mexico Mining
General manager Brent N. Richard of the El Paso smelter visited Lordsburg at the start of the week and reported a sharp rise in mining activity in southern New Mexico. He said business at the smelter has increased and prospects for next year are very bright.
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Brent N. Richard
el Paso
Lordsburg
New Mexico
New Sponsor for Senior Christian Endeavor
Mrs. P. M. Ewing takes over as sponsor for the Senior Christian Endeavor group. A meeting is set for next Sunday at 6 30 p m with quiet music silent prayer and a scripture lesson from Proverbs. Leaders and members will discuss topics on moral influence debt life blessings and generation questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. Ewing
Mary Ellen Shelly
Elmer Jones
Mildred Conner
Jesus Castillo
Dixie Adams
Den of Food Cheer Compliment From New York Tourists
Mr and Mrs Charles Bach of New York praised Lordsburg Chamber of Commerce calling it a den of food cheer after a brief visit before resuming their journey. They described the chamber as one of the most courteous places they had found on their travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bach
New York
Lordsburg
Chamber of Commerce
Spach
Former Bellevue mail carrier visits chamber secretary
Edward Green a retired Bellevue mail carrier called on the Chamber of Commerce secretary on Monday. He was joined by his wife Mrs. Green and Ray Norton with Mrs. Norton of Baton Rapids. Green found a framed photo under the secretary’s desk showing himself and five other letter carriers and post office clerks who served with Postmaster Holt about thirty years ago in Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Bellevue
Edward Green
Post Office Department
Green
Ray Norton
Norton
Baton Rapids
Holt
Michigan
Open U S 80 from El Paso to coast remains clear
A. H. Gardner regional director reports U S 80 from El Paso to the coast has a 16 year record of minimal snow delays. In absence of other information, U S 80 is open for traffic.
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A. H. Gardner
Broadway of America
U. S. 80
el Paso
Letter from Graham Texas about Myron Fowler
In Graham Texas Mrs Myron F Fowler reports Myron improved as doctors removed a bullet and pus from his wound. She plans to send the bullet to the state department for analysis to identify suspects since he cannot describe them. The right lung was punctured and recovery should occur at higher altitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Myron F. Fowler
Graham
Texas
Myron
State Department
Dunagan Man Reaches Lordsburg for Ill Mother
Robert D. Dunagan arrived from Blythe on Monday to be with his mother Mrs. B. R. Dunagan who is reported to be ill at Lordsburg hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert D. Dunagan
Blythe
8. R. Dunagan
Lordsburg Hospital
Conner's Clean Record Said to Endure Four-Year Term
A local appraisal claims Sheriff Conner has kept a nearly clean slate in four years in office with almost every case started by his office resolved. The article notes Sheriff Cavin will begin with a nearly clean slate.
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Sheriff Conner
Sheriff’s Office
Cavin
Lordsburg Riding Club Barn Dance Anniversary Fun
A Lordsburg Riding Club barn dance drew cheers for music and costumes. Guests praised the cowboy and cowgirl outfits especially Mrs. Oscar Allen and Mrs. Earl Herschler. Supper was served at midnight with real cowboy coffee.
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Lordsburg Riding Club
Oscar Allen
Earl Herschler
New Faces At The Court House New Year's Day
On New Year’s Day Hidalgo county will see changes at the court house with Probate Judge BB Ownby to serve two more years. Sheriff John Cavin gains top respect as a criminology expert. former Sheriff GC A Conner becomes chief deputy. Numerous deputies and county officials shift roles, continuing a strong, stable administration described as a mighty good set of officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hidalgo County Court House
BB. Ownby
John Cavin
GC. A. Conner
John
Jim Nations
Riley Phillips
Virden
Cavin
Bailey Amith
Court House
Fleanor Cochran
Eleanor Puller
Helen Martin
Claude FB Wood Hay
Dee Hall
Claude Banders
Lyman Gleason
Earle Kerr
Earle
Hidalgo County
Treasury Department
Kerrs
Notchers
Amessor
Fort T
Hall
Edingtons
Lordsburg
John Young Price
Board of County Commissioners
J. M. McLeod
Dick Quieton
Jack Hoggett
Curly” Walter
Thygerson
New Year's Greetings From Governor Tingley
Governor Clyde Tingley extends New Mexico New Year's greetings and optimism for 1937 saying the state has rounded the corner to progress. He cites a building boom, record tourist trade, higher employment, and expanded social welfare, health, and educational services under federal policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Clyde Tingley
Christmas Seal Sale Contributions List
Following contributions are listed including Martha Shipe W T Stamps Rev Bryan Hall Rev J B White Dr Egan Dr Parham Ruth Brown and E Lewis Mathilde Johnson serving as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Shipe
W. T. Stamps
Bryan Hall
J. B. White
Dr. Egan
Dr. Parham
Ruth Brown
E. 8. Lewis
Mathilde Johnson
California Guests From Vernon Visit Hardins on Christmas Eve
Jay Newberry and Charles Richardson of Los Angeles California stayed with Mr and Mrs Quilla Hardin on Christmas Eve. Both Newberry and Richardson work for a large packing company in Vernon California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Newberry
Charles Richardson
Los Angeles
California
Quilla Hardin
Mr. Newberry
Mr. Richardson
Vernon, California
Jack Kerr Returns to USA after Rose Bowl officiating
Jack Kerr traveled to California ahead of time to officiate the Rose Bowl game and take part in a basketball tournament. He has clearly earned recognition at the University of Southern California for his performance and standing in sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Kerr
California
Jack
Warren Fuller returns to UT Austin after Christmas break
Warren Fuller, one of our Lordsburg boys, has come back to the University of Texas at Austin this week after spending Christmas vacation with his parents. He is described as steadily climbing the ladder of success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Fuller
University of Texas At Austin
Warren
Lordsburg
Las Cruces visit by C Frank Meyer over Christmas
C Frank Meyer of Las Cruces is visiting his daughter Mrs. J Cloyd Miller and her husband who spent the Christmas season with the Meyers. Mrs. Meyer accompanying the Miller home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Frank Meyer
Las Cruces
Inaugural Address Broadcast Planned for Friday Noon
Arrangements set to broadcast Governor Clyde Tingley’s inaugural address at noon Friday over KOB. The oath will be taken at 12 o’clock and a 19 gun salute will fire on the capitol lawn before the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covernor Clyde Tingley
KOB
Great January Program At The Palace Theatre
Palace Theatre announces a strong January lineup led by Gay Desperado an all color feature. The month includes Piccadilly Jim Ww on Air and March of Time on Jan 5 6 7. Also The Creat Ziegfeld with Powell Loy and Old Hutch with Beery Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alien
Palace Theatre
William Powell
Myrna Loy
Palace
Allen
Wallace Beery
Cecilia Parker
Zane Carey
King of the Royal Mounted
Joan Crawford
Robert Taylor
Harold Bell Wright
Light Brigade
Fred Astaire
Ginger Rogers
Hatfields Sell Hotel Roy to L Bean in Lordsburg
After nine years running Hotel Roy, Mr and Mrs W B Hatfield sell to Mr and Mrs Leonard Bean of Animas. The Beans, once sheriff candidates, take possession today with three children aged up to fourteen. The Hatsfield plan to move into their office building before an automobile tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
W. B. Hatfield
Leonard Bean
Animas
Bean
Lordsburg
Hatfield
R. M. Reynolds
Cox and Conner Travel to Rose Bowl Game in California
Tommie Cox and A L Conner left Sunday for California to attend the Rose Bowl game. P G Kline has recovered from flu and is much improved. Miss Olive Harper of State College is visiting her grandfather, Frank Kline, over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommie Cox
A. L. Conner
California
P. G Kline
Olive Harper
State College
Kline
Washburns Visited by Gammon Hosts En Route
Mr and Mrs R L Washburn and two daughters guests of Mr and Mrs Nat Gammon while traveling from Arizona to El Paso Washburn is the Gateway manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Washburn
Nat Gammon
Arizona
el Paso
Mr. Washburn
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Mrs. Hall
Neblett
Curley Walter Better
G. Hay
Intermediate Christian Endeavor
Chase
Bilotherly
Mrs. Dunagan III
Maverick High School
HOR Dunagans Art
Christian Endeavor
den OF Good
Fowler
Conner
Governor Tingley
Hatfield’s
Hotel
L. Bean
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