Air Devil King to headline Lordsburg air show Saturday
The ace wing walker Happy Jack Wise will headline a joint Sherard & Winstead and Three Hawks flying circus at Lordsburg airport on Saturday. The event features air races balloon bursting parachute jumps and a mystery stunt deemed the show’s highlight. Admission is one dollar per automobile load with roads kept clear and local businesses closing 1:30 to 3:30 for the event.
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Lordsburg
Happy Jack” Wise
Happy Jack
Sherard A Winstead
Three Hawks Flying Circus
Lordsburg Lions Club
Sherard & Winstead
Deming
el Paso
Juarez
Tucson
Middle Western
Lordsbury
FEF
H. Sherard
Wise
Sherard
Man
Feld
Lions Club Activities Committee
Social Dance Honoring George Hunker At Jack Kerr Home
Jack Kerr hosted a Friday evening social at his home in honor of George Hunker before he left for Las Vegas after a holiday visit with cousin Billy Lewis. Guests enjoyed punch cake games and dancing with Mrs Kerr assisting.
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Jack Kerr
George Hunker
Las Vegas
Billy Lewis
Kerr
Mrs. Kerr
Thests
Ruth Fisher
Beth Ball
Neen Byers
Josephine
Baptist Church Reaffirms Pastor Wilkerson for Another Year
Lordsburg Baptist church held its annual call night and voted 3 against renewing Rev. W. W. Wilkerson’s tenure, ensuring his pastorate for another year. The 1930 record notes solid additions and strong finances, with several members baptized. the congregation anticipates a banner 1934.
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Sterlingworth
Stephen Birchfield Recovering After Pony Mix-Up
Stephen Weaker Birchfield spent a few days in DeMoss hospital after a riding incident involving his cow pony. He was not seriously injured and is expected to recover fully.
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Stephen Weaker Birchfield
DeMoss Hospital
Geologists Discuss Lordsburg Survey Focus and Map Goals
Big Yoakum, associate engineer in charge, details Lordsburg topographic mapping aims. He explains contour mapping of two 15 minute quadrangles, 25 foot contour interval, with orders to map 500 square miles south of Lordsburg and 10 square miles near Valedon, plus public access to printed maps and reports.
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Liberal
Lordsburg
Big Yoakum
Lions Club
Yoakum
New Mexico
Texas
Arizona
Geological Survey
Wiich
Valedon
Former Valedon Girl Mary Clark Weds Irvil W Jones in Moline
Mrs J H Clark of Valedon announces the marriage of her daughter Mary Clark to Irvil W Jones a prominent Moline business man. The ceremony occurred at 3:00 PM in the Moline Pilgrim Methodist parsonage with Rev A Chapman officiating. The couple will reside at 2023 Seventh avenue Moline.
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Mary Clark
Irvil W. Jones
Moline
John WH. Clark
Valedon
Mary
J. H. Clark
Lordsburg
New Mexico
Tryll W. Jones
Reventh Avenue
Mateh
Mise Foster
Bridegroom Celebrated by Friends Across Lordsburg and Valedon
The many friends of the bride in Lordsburg and Valedon extend sincere congratulations on the marriage.
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Lordsburg and
Valedon
Clever thieves strike Lorde burg business houses
Thieves entered several business premises in Lorde burg last week and stole money and checks. The Hitler Lumber Company office was entered between Saturday night and Monday morning, money and several checks taken, though checks were stopped. Slot machines at Lester Pool Hall and the St Elmo Club were also robbed.
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Lordeburg
Wwek. Hitler Lumber Company
Lester Pool Hall
St. Elmo Club
Lordsburg W. C. T. U. Meets in January Session
The Lordsburg W. C. T. U. met at the Methodist church on Monday January 5 1951 for a regular session. Members studied Arthur Briggs November Forum article and discussed Albuquerque Journal dispatches on a sheriff clean-up campaign in Bernalillo County. Local issues were also covered in a round table talk.
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Lordsburg W. C. T. U
Methodist Church
Union
Arthur Briggs
Albuquerque Journal
Bernalvilo County
We Learn From Hard Times and Local Robberies
In 1929 30s prosperity faded and we faced fuel shortages and costly mistakes. The editor argues such hard lessons build wisdom if remembered. Lordsburg saw robbery attempts targeting cash and equipment, with residents urged to lock up and respond firmly if caught.
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Hurgiers
Lordsburg
Judge G W Hay Sets Regular Court Sessions in Hidalgo County
Judge George W Hay opened the year’s first court session in Hidalgo County with his stenographer Mrs Elfie Hoyal. He will preside on the first and third Wednesdays of each month to keep the docket current, with Deming visited on the first and third Thursdays. If extra days are needed, sessions may shift one day earlier.
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George W. Hay
Elfie Hoyal
Hidalgo County
Deming
Correction Requested for Illogical Well Completion Dates
A letter to Mr Gleason complains that a newspaper notice misstates a well project timeline. The writer notes the well on his property began March 24 and finished May 16, 1990, demanding a correction in the Liberal’s December 26 issue.
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Mr. Gleason
B.C. Wood
Mrs. Walter Searles Returns From Hospital
Mrs. Walter Searles has come home after a ten day stay at Globe hospital following a successful minor operation by her former family physician. She says she is delighted to be back home.
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Walter Searles
Globe Hospital
Lordsburg Named Mecca for Travelers in Editorial
The Mishee Daily Review lauds Lordsburg as a growing rail hub with neon signs and hotel comfort. It highlights the Hidalgo hotel, steam heated tourist cars, modern cafes, and the chamber of commerce guiding highway info and welcoming visitors.
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Tuahee
Douglas
Tombstone
Lordsburg
S& 8
Mishee Daily Review
Arevoun
Amise
Lordabirg
Hidalgo Hotel
Chamber of Commerce
Southern Pacific
Pacific-Grewhound
Lordature
Lordsburg Churches Welcome All For Religious Awakening
Lordshurg churches invite all to two Sunday services and a series of sermons. Pastor Wilkerson promotes a national spiritual awakening and a return to God with sermons at the Church of Christ. Bible school leaders are reelected and a Bible conference with Dr. Martin is planned for January 25.
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Lordsburg
America
WW. Wilkerson
Notable Visitors From Across the Nation and Abroad
A report from the chamber of commerce lists Frank KH Cummings Van Deusen Halph Miller John St Swell Stanley Davis Miss Martha Ferguson and Varick Freissell I W Torrie and others as guests visiting Lordsburg during the year The group includes travelers from New York Albany Detroit Boston Minneapolis and Los Angeles with ties to international clubs and business firms The visitors toured local sites and discussed industry and hospitality in the area.
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Lordsburg
Auapicius Tne
Chamber of Commmerce
Frank KH. Cummings
Bowton
van Deusen
Albany
New York
Halph ©. Miller
Detroit
John St. Swell
Gorham
Maine
Stanley
Davis
London
National
United States
Shanghai
Torrie
Miss Ferguson
John ©. Greenway
Ferguson Ranch
Tyrone
Ronald Saunders
Bngland
United Etaics
Doyle
Chamber of Commerce of
Hollywood
Hidalgo
Mrs. Parker
Boston
Carlsbad Caverns
Sunshine State
Wesleyan church service plan and events
Sunday school starts at 9 45 with Wesley Bible class leading the worship. Morning worship at 11 features a sermon titled Things that Cannot be Shaken. Epworth League at 6 90 led by Paul Wilkerson. Evening sermon Was Elijah an Enemy to Ahab. Wednesday evening a meeting of officers and teachers in the church basement. 8 M Mims, Pastor.
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Church of Chirist
Bible School
Aeastant
Addie Ties
Claude Wood Ie
Joveryone
Jesus
W. &. Martin
Martin
Church of Christ
H. Hadwin
Hunday School
Wesley
Epworth League
Paul Wilkerson
Elijah
Ahab
M. Mims
New Masonic Officers Installed by Lordsburg Lodge No. 3
Lordsburg Lodge No. 3 A. F. and A. M. recently installed officers led by E. M. Fisher as Worshipful Master and A. W. Morningstar as Senior Warden. Other officers include H. H. Conder as Junior Warden, J. ht. B. Ownby treasurer, Geo. P. Jeffus secretary, A. B. Patterson senior deacon, K. McDonald junior deacon, H. Gass chaplain, A. Egon marshal, M. Chase senior steward, C. L. Brown junior steward, V. Weich tyler.
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Lordsburg Lodge No
A. F
A. M
C. L. Brown
J. L. C. V. Weich
Tyler
Hidalgo County Board of Education Appointments Listed
District Judge George W. Hay appoints Robert M. Reynolds P J Fairly Bishop Junius E Payne and Mrs Ola Mccluskey to the Hidalgo county board of education. The board will organize at the next regular meeting with Mrs Olivia Wells serving as secretary of the year.
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George W. Hay
Hidalgo County
Judge Mahan Returns From Clifton and Morenci Mining Trip
Judge Mahan is home after a several week stay in the Clifton and Morenci mining districts where he studied local industry and legal matters.
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Judge Mahan
Clifton
Morenci
Christmas Edition Impresses Lordsburg Readers
The Lordsburg Liberal under Editor Les lie Blackburn fills December issue with extensive artwork and advertisements. The cover features engravings of house tops the moon Santa sleigh and chimneys. Publishers Auxiliary applauds the originality as a credit to the publisher and printers.
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Lordsburg Liberal
Leslie Blackburn
Publishers Auxiliary
Chicago
Tax Returns Due By February 1 in 1931 Assessor Notice
Matilda A. Jones county assessor warns all residents to file 1931 personal property tax returns by February 1 to avoid a 25 percent penalty. Taxpayers must list items separately such as radios frigidaires electric stoves washing machines and pianos and mail the completed schedule to the assessor’s office.
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Matilda A. Jones
Reynolds Wins Auto Plate Distribution Post in Hidalgo
W. M. Townsend is appointed to distribute auto plates in Hidalgo County succeeding E. R. Reynolds who held the post for years. The office remains in place until Townsend ensures readiness and things are organized before any move.
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W. M. Townsend
Hidalgo County
ER. M. Reynolds
Bill
Bonds Approved For County Officers During Judge Hay Visit
During his visit this week Judge Geo W Hay approved the bonds of all county officers. The bonds were written by representatives of various surety companies.
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Geo. W. Hay
Commission Board Organizes in Courthouse Meeting
Newly elected county commissioners met at the courthouse and elected Tom Pendleton as chairman for two years. J H McLeod and J W Johns attended as the old board finished its labors and turned over affairs to the new administration. Election of other duties was deferred to the next meeting.
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Knights of Pythias and
Pythian Sisters
Earle Kerr
Rs. Bethel Fuller
Luella 8. Clark
Python Sisters
Bethel Fuller
Huth MebDonald
Jewel
Oma Olney
Maude Green
G. L. Ross
Harry Hosenstein
Ada Coyner
Grand M
Board of County Commissioners
Tom Pendleton
J. H. McLeod
J. W. Johns
Mrs P Austin Improves After Despairing Illness
WES. AUSTIN IMPROVING Mrs P Austin whose ailment had caused concern for days is reported much improved. Friends will be glad to hear of her progress and recovery.
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P. Austin
Army Radio Stations Take Fast Secure Short Wave
Lieut J C Poe explains why the army uses permanent radio stations in the eighth corps area and at Lordsburg airport. Stations handle AC yen traffic, provide speed and economy, serve emergencies, and are easier to guard than telegraph lines. Short wave offers greater distance with less static and lower cost than long wave.
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Lordsburg
J. C. Poe
War Department
Earth Corps
Coe
Eighth Corps
Texas
Oklahoma
Colorado
New Mexico
Arizona
A. C
Berg
A. S
Tucson
Deyden
Dallas
Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio
Washington
Mexico
Mr. Coeth
Hidalgo grill honors Lieut Coe with social dinner
Lieutenant J C Coe was toasted during a dinner hosted by Sergt and Mrs Hurley D Jones at the Hidalgo grill Thursday evening. Guests included Willard E Holland Miss Margaret and the hostess. Hubert Jeffus underwent an operation at Lordsburg Sunday and is reported doing well.
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Hurley D. Jones
Hidalgo Grill
J. C. Coe
Neer
Willard E. Hollandter
Margaret
Hubert Jeffus
Lordsburg
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