Whole Hog ad targets C L Brown over judge candidacy
The Liberal Mayor ridicules C L Brown for running for both justice of the peace and municipal judge, a common practice in New Mexico cities where the J P often serves as police judge. An oven-letter asks if the district attorney started the action against Judge Stevens, noting Brown as the elected police judge made party to the complaint.
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Koff
C. L. Brown
Justice of the Peace
J. P
Albuquerque Journal Re
Portales
Keith Rowland
Lordsburg
New Mexico
Stevens
Brown
Wouid
Elmer Jeanes Named to National Committee
Elmer Jeanes of Rob ert Swan Post No 30 is appointed as a general member of the National Membership and Activities Committee. The honor, recommended by New Mexico officers, recognizes years of service to the post and department. A recognition letter came from National Commander Charles L Bacon of the American Legion.
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Elmer Jeanes
Robert Swan
Department of New Mex
Jeanes
The
American Legion
Charles L. Bacon
Junior Class play Host to a Ghost canceled by cold weather
The Junior Class play Host to a Ghost scheduled for Thursday January 11 has been canceled due to cold weather. As yet no new date is set but will be announced soon.
Several More Candidates Toss Hats In Ring
Multiple new declarations for county offices appear this week including two sheriff contenders E N Ed Jackson and E F Moore. Dick Hamilton seeks District 3 commissioner, Richard Rice seeks District 2. Albert Stevens enters for justice of the peace Precinct 1. Dave Taylor withdraws from justice of the peace Precinct 7 due to ineligibility. Margaret Ann Phillips was omitted from the incumbents list last week but seeks re election as county treasurer.
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Margaret Ann Phillips
E. N
Ed” Jackson
Lordsburg
E. F
Gene” Moore
R. E
Dick” Hamilton
Richard B
Dick” Rice
Albert M. Stevens
Dave Taylor
Justice of the Peace
Method Of Determining Cotton Acreage Changed
Hidalgo ASC County office announces a 1962 change in cotton acreage calculation. Acreage will be the land devoted to cotton with no fallow or intertilled planting deductions, subject to a 60 inch maximum row width and a minimum deductible area of .03 acre. Deduction rules apply for skip row patterns and noncotton interrow widths.
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Hidalgo
Western Gas Buys Rodeo Animas Gas System
Western Gas Service Company signed a December 14 contract to purchase Ray Edington's natural gas distribution systems in Rodeo and Animas. Executive VP D L Hill Jr said full acquisition and operation transfer with Western personnel should occur within 30 days.
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Western Gas Service Company
Ray Edington
Rodeo
Animas
D. L. Hill, Jr
Western
City to Call Bids on Buildings and Insurance
The city council voted to call for bids on purchasing buildings including a new fire station at Railway Blvd and Main St. A public warehouse and office would be on the city lot between the fire station and Wabash St. A water tank at the pumphouse will replace two existing tanks. Insurance bids cover general liability. alternate bids cover vehicles only.
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City Coure'r
Railway Blvd
Main St
Wabash St
Fire Department
Hugh McMillan Co
William L Matotan
Elks Plan Box Supper For January 27
Elks Lodge members plan an old fashioned box supper at the Elks Club on January 27 for members and accompanied guests. No minors without parents. Auction starts 7:30 followed by a dance. Admission: ladies bring a box or $3 per couple.
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Elks Lodge
The
Elks Club
Mrs Sarah Gass Dies in El Paso
Mrs Sarah Gass mother of Sam Gass died Thursday morning January 11 in El Paso. Easter Maxon Funeral Home of El Paso is in charge of funeral arrangements.
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Sarah Gass
EL Paso
Sam Gass
Maxon Funeral Home
Judge Stevens Resigns in Quo Warranto Case
In New Mexico, a Quo Warranto case seeks to remove Municipal Judge Stevens. District Judge Burks continued the action until further order as Stevens resigns effective immediately to avoid city conflict. Hodges sought settlement contingent on immediate resignation and suspension of duties.
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Hodges
Stevens
Taco Supper For Legion Hall Fund Drive
The American Legion Hall hosts a taco supper Monday evening January 22 to raise funds for enlarging and remodeling the hall. Tickets are 1.00 with profits aiding the Luna-Lite block construction and new 2000 square foot addition and kitchen upgrades.
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American Legion Hall
Robert Swan Post No. 30
Lordsburg
Elmer Jeanes
Harold Scofield
Felix Jimenez
Catherine Montague
Ena Mitchell
Auxiliary
Mary Martinson
Elizabeth Winters
Pauline Black
Mertice Brooks
Sheriff's Posse Plans Pot Luck After Election Highlights
Hidalgo County Sheriff's Posse held its annual 1962 election on January 8 with Gene Hines as captain and officers including Dick Hamilton Garland Johnson Leroy Mc Carty Ike Kennett and Gerald Pace. A social potluck followed the Lordsburg Animal game on January 13 in the Fair Building with music and dancing for all members and friends.
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Hidalgo County Sheriff's Posse
Gene Hines
Dick Hamilton
Garland Johnson
Leroy McCarty
Ike Kennett
Gerald Pace
New Mexico State Game and Wildlife Service
Game and Fish Dept
Lordsburg
Fairgrounds
Sheriff's Posse
4-H County Award Night Details for January 15
The County 4 H Council met at the courthouse to finalize plans for the County Awards Program on Monday night January 15 at the New Elks Lodge Hall east of Lordsburg. The event runs 7:00 to 9:30 PM with slides and talk by Farrel Lines IFFIR delegate from New Mexico about six months in Turkey. Linda Payne reports on her Chicago trip after winning a state General Home Economics award. Ed H Hitson and Mrs Eva M Thomas will present year pins and special awards. Junior Leaders will present awards to organizations for outstanding 4 H support. Invitations are extended to all. punch coffee and cup cakes will be served.
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New
Ed H. Hitson
Eva M. Thomas
Cafeteria School Bus Fund Seeks Support for Year End
The Cafeteria School Bus Fund reports a $77.00 treasury balance and needs $173.00 to carry the program through the school year. The money funds transportation so children can have hot lunches. Send contributions to Mrs. Charlies Williams at 412 W Fifth St for acknowledgement.
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Charlies Williams
Fifth St
Rainbow Girls Host Kidnap Coffee for March of Dimes
The Rainbow Girls plan a Kidnap Coffee at the Masonic Hall on Saturday January 13 from 9 to 11 30 am to raise funds for the March of Dimes.
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Masonic Hall
March of Dimes
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U. S. Weather Bureau
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Sheriff’s Posse
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