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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1925
Page
1
Dr. F K Ainsworth, chief surgeon of the Southern Pacific Company, inspected Lordsburg Emergency Hospital and Lordsburg Hospital and placed both on the company contract list. He praised management head nurse Mrs P A Austin and staff after a thorough review begun in Fort Whipple.
The Junior League and Missionary Society meets Sundays after noon in the church. Children aged six to twelve are urged to attend. Officers named at the last meeting include President Dorothy Stengle and Vice President Eleanor Fuller with roles for secretary treasurer and social service committees.
At the regular meeting the Woman's Missionary Society elected officers for the year: President Mrs G V Williams. Vice President Mrs M M Crocker. Recording Secretary Mrs Geo Trimble. Corresponding Secretary Mrs Green. Treasurer Mrs J J Fuller. Supt Social Service Mrs Chas Fuller. Supt Mission Study and Pub Mrs Ki FB Syday. Agent for The Missionary Voice Mrs Sawyer. Pianist and Supt of Young People's Work Mrs B Wagner.
Nat Gammon guides a roster of Knights and Pythian Sisters for Semple No 11. Officers include C R A Egan as V C and J J Malone as G. Lottie Gammon Smith and Mabel Gammon Fisher head the Sisters. The Most Excellent Chief vows a prosperous year with cooperation of all members.
Lordsburg Lodge No. 50 held a fine social gathering Monday evening with many ladies and visitors. A strong program featured Miss Clayton piano, Dale Scott vocal, a reading by B F Catron, and an address by Jot H Clark on lodge origins. New officers were announced including N G A S Patterson and J G Krauter RLS. Members from Teague Texas and Valedon residents attended.
In the order of their announcements a list of candidates for the Lordsburg precinct election next Monday Justice of the Peace B B Ownby W Marsalis Constable James Darley Charles A Conner Harry McKeel.
A representative from an El Paso bakery spent hours yesterday trying to sell bread and baked goods to dealers but was forced to abandon the effort. The writer notes their belief that the local bakery is the best in town.
Rev. V. Williams is holding meetings at Santa Rita and will not be in his pulpit Sunday. The service will be filled by a very able supply. Don’t miss the event.
Autoists welcomed news that Oldsmobile has a live agent in Lordsburg with WH A McLeskey handling invoicing and sales notes. The ad highlights attractive prices and trade ideas for buyers this week.
Former county commissioner Myrt M. Maloney travels to Yucca Arizona with family already there to pursue mining. Friends hope the first year’s profit reaches one million dollars.
Mrs. E. F. Lyday visited her husband at the 58th Street hospital in San Francisco last week and says his damaged hand is improving very slowly but surely. She and Tallulah saw the Tournament of Roses at Pasadena on New Year’s Day and plans to write a story of the pageant for next week.
Miss Simms, formerly of Virginia public schools, becomes kindergarten teacher. She lives with Mrs. Dora Kerr, county seat, relocated from the ranch, near Mrs. Eva Marshall.
Mrs. H A Jack Moorhead presented her husband a 10 lb New Years present in the form of a son named Roy Arthur. Billie would have preferred a sister.
The United States Chamber of Commerce will send western manager Paul Clagstone of Los Angeles to address business and professional men on Monday afternoon January 19 at a to be announced venue. Clagstone is a noted western builder and will bring a message of hope and encouragement for the county.
Mr and Mrs W W Baker celebrated the birth of Hetty Jane Baker on December 20 19 104 at Lordsburg hospital. This brief obituary notes the family welcomed the child into their home just one day before New Year.
Girls from six to twelve are invited to join the Girls Friendship Club at Mildred Creamer’s home this Saturday at two in the afternoon.
A reader recalls listening last week to a six-tube Atwater-Kent radio in an evening of distant reception from Pitsburg to San Francisco and beyond. The program included John McCormick songs relayed from New York, a Dallas booster address, and talks from Mtteburg and Los Angeles, with music from Hastings and Kansas City, all heard simultaneously despite close wavelengths.
The Rolphe Syndicate has purchased all stock of Hidalgo Mining & Milling Co, owner of the Chio nde mining claim, and will operate under that name on and after January 14, 1925. Last Chance properties have already been deeded to Hidalgo Mining & Milling Co.
Grandma Bradberry entertained a number of friends at a New Years watch party serving sandwiches pumpkin pie and coffee. After the New Year was born the guests wished Grandma a Very Happy New Year and departed for home.
Postmaster C W Hopkins and son John road supervisor W C Shagart James Edgar Dude Thomas and W J McLean and family visit the area as part of the event schedule promising local interest and community turnout.
Hunter S. Moles extension chief of the N. M.A. C. teams with the popular county agent this week as benefactors with a big B involved in local outreach and improvement efforts.
Miss Ruth Chase former Duchess of Lordsburg met Miss Georgette Yalcott former Duchess of Las Cruces during the holiday vacation. The pair also spent several days with sister Mrs. Dorothy Lister in El Paso.
Attorney L P McHalffey recounts losses as his household effects were destroyed by fire and he is hospitalized at DeMoss with appendicitis. Doctors report he is progressing nicely and supporters offer prayers and encouragement.
The new county officers have chosen deputies. Sheriff Jones selects J. B. Devine as chief deputy with years of experience in Arizona and California. Tom Wright named border deputy. Clerk Crossmaw keeps Mrs. John G. Koogler as deputy. Treasurer Kerrhen appoints his wife. Assessor Bradberry appoints his daughter Kiva. Other officers require no deputies.
The Mutual Improvement Association held a leap year dance at Franklin Hall to ring out the old and ring in the new. The program included a balloon procession, lemon dance, javelin throw, quadrille, old plaid dance, and hot refreshments. Participants called it one of the season’s big events.
A drama titled Lest We Forget will be presented Friday evening at the Christian church free of charge. The performance, described as Ten Night in a Dane room in dramatic power, invites families with children to be accompanied by their parcels or other adults and notes showings in Valedon Saturday or Sunday night.
Fred H. Keller formerly of Phelps Dodge Supply Department takes over as supply man at the 5 Mine, succeeding HH Cross. Keller brings years in the supply field with Phelps Dodge and previously commanded ordnance supply in the American Expeditionary Forces at Le Havre. He is married and his wife plans to join him in the spring.
The report praises Chairman J. Ownby for being re elected head of the board of county commissioners. It calls the honor proper and a fitting compliment to his efficient service and leadership.
Mrs Hazel Tipton and her daughter Norma of Juinean are at the Hollen Hotel where Tipton was chosen as housekeeper by the new proprietor Willard B Salter. Miss June Sanders is visiting Tipton during the holidays. the Sanders family are longtime friends of the landlord and Tipton.
A 1925 devotional verse pleads for kinder thoughts toward others. The speaker requests increased praise, steadier cheer, braver resolve, and gentler aid to the weary, urging selflessness and neighborly care.
Duncan Valley farmers produced over 400 bales of cotton selling at about 20 cents per pound, grossing around 27,000. A December meeting led to plans for a cooperative marketing and gin solution, with aims to pool grades, secure financing, and improve efficiency via a unified organization.
A plea urges public support for law enforcement as the sheriff asks residents to assist in crime prevention and emergency response while detailing collaborative roles with deputies and community groups.
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