Radio and Meteorological Station at Lordsburg Airport to Begin
Master Sgt. C. G. Clark of the U S Signal Corps described the Lordsburg Airport radio and meteorological stations at a luncheon. The project costs about 25 000 with 35 ton steel towers planned on the west field border. Four experts will operate the stations and live in town if desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morningstar Sure
C. G. Clark
United States Signal Corps
Lordsburg
Lucheon Club
San Antonio
Sgt. Clarke
John S. Rice
Alabama
Birmingham
Sunshine
Jeffus
Mr. Gleason
Literary Club Meeting At Animas Station Stirs County Unity
Lordsburg residents travel to Animas Station for a Literary Club gathering to discuss school consolidation near Animas. Mr. Holt represents Hidalgo Chamber of Commerce and Mr. Smith explains roaders related topics. A possible dance may follow in the American Legion Hall with a new piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Animas Station
Lordsburg
Holt
Hidalgo
American Legion Hall
L. W. Gleason
P T A Meeting Delights Few Parents With Strong Program
The Parent-Teacher Association meeting drew few parents but a full teachers’ turnout led by Mrs. C. P. Austin. The Hi orchestra Miss Garner piano solos Gracie Conner and Juanita Pence reading by Miss Johnson and Supt. Smith offered advice. Three main talks by Dell Wolfe on The Educational Triumvirate Mrs. B. H. Cross on Character Education in the Home and Edna Garner on Character Education in the School. Directors noted the high quality and will reference points later. Plans include Dr Bowden’s upcoming visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Garner
Gracie Conner
Juanita Pence
Miss Johnson
Supt. Smith
Dell
C. Wolfe
B. H. Cross
Edna Garner
Dr. Bowden
Billy Blackburn Laid To Rest
Funeral services for William Blackburn a longtime Pyramid Lodge No 23 member were held at the Baptist church Friday afternoon with Rev W W Wilkerson delivering the sermon and lodge members conducting the burial. Pallbearers included Hanner Fuller Downey Félix Jones and Gaither. Relatives present were Mrs Sarah Simpson and her son Capt W A Simpson of El Paso, though many considered Billy a friend of all.
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William Blackburn
Pyramid Lodge No. 23
Knights of Pythias
Baptist Church
W. W. Wilkerson
Hanner, Fuller, Downey
Félix Jones
Gaither
Sarah Simpson
Whfosthothe
Billy
Capt
W. A. Simpson
el Paso
Mrs Felix Jones Hosts Elaborate Saturday Turkey Dinner
Mrs Felix Jones entertained with an elaborate turkey dinner on Saturday night, compliments to Misses Lowry Johnson Trice Fairly and Bryan in attendance at the event hosted in her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Jones
Lowry
Johnson
Trice
Fairly
Bryan
Methodist Church Services and Sunday School Plans
The report covers exam certificates for the Cokesbury Training course for Sunday school workers to be handed out at Sunday preaching. Plans aim to ease Sunday school congestion and allow growth. Pastors will preach morning and evening with the Second quarterly Conference after the evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cokesbury
Methodist Church
Lordsburg Postcard Visit By Chicago Ladies
Mrs. B C Lingle and Miss L L Burrows of Chicago stayed overnight with their chauffeur while traveling in a luxury car. They promised to send a Lordsburg postcard to a friend who began his first railroad experience in Lordsburg. The man is Charles H. Markham, president of the Illinois Central. The ladies belong to Libby McNeil Libby families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Lingle
L. L. Burrows
Chicago
Nat
Lordsburg
Charles H. Markham
Illinois Central
Libby, McNeil & Libby
Hidalgo County Sheriff Candidate Announces Primary Bid
A candidate for sheriff declares fini government service in Ellis County Oklahoma and Union County New Mexico, seeking Democratic primary support and pledging to perform duties to the best of ability if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis County
Oklo
Union County
N. M
Party for Leo Cohen Before LA Trip
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rosenstein hosted a delightful party for Leo Cohen on a Friday evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. R. K. McDonald and several couples and singles, with games dancing music and refreshments featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Harry Rosenstein
Leo Cohen
R. K. McDonald
Lowry
Trice
Johnson
Cline
Bryan
Messrs
Scott
Tyra
Troutman
Weyland
Camp Fire Girls Picnic to Lordsburg
The Camp Fire Girls held a Sunday picnic starting at 2 30 traveling to The Lane. They cooked supper with Miss Johnson and Marie Wright, then played games and built a bonfire before marching to Lordsburg arriving at six o clock. Members listed include Marie Wright Nancy Cross Frances Cross Louise Fisher Olus Landry Rosabelle Landry and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Johnson
Marie Wright
Old
Lordsburg
Nancy Cross
Frances Cross
Louise Fisher
Olus Landry
Rosabelle Landry
Gracie Conner
Pauline Austin
Jeasie Sawyer
Marjorie Fairly
Ruth Wallace
Bilay Hughes
Virginia Sawyer
Ruth Fisher
Cleo Gaither
Myrtle Gilmore
Vergilene Crawford
Misa Swanland
Lighter the Birthday Patty: Austin and Gammon Celebrate Joint 80th
Dr P P Austin and Nat Gammon marked their 80th joint birthday party at the Austin home Saturday night. Their wives hosted a fine dinner and bridge, with all guests enjoying the festive occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Austin
Nat Gammon
Austin
Bridge
Star Theatre Listings for January Showings
The Star Theatre runs "The Riddle Rider" Chap 3% on Saturday January 24. Sunday January 22 features "Good as Gold" Buck Jones. Monday January 23 shows "Foreign Devils" with the star. Tuesday January 24 presents "Ladies at Play" and Wednesday January 25 features Charlie Chaplin in "The Circus" in release.
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Buck Jones
Charlie Chaplin
Floral thanks for Billy Blackburn funeral offerings
To the Knights and Pythian Sisters we extend thanks for the beautiful floral offerings at the funeral of Billy Blackburn. Mrs Sarah Simpson Captain W A Simpson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights and Pythian Sisters
Billy Blackburn
Sarah Simpson
W. A. Simpson
Redeemed convict speaks at Baptist church talk
A. F. Sastran, once a bank robber and inmate, preached to a crowded Baptist church audience Tuesday night about his conversion. He described a life of crime and redemption after finding Christ, highlighting the transformative power of faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Sastran
Christ
Baptist Church
Mrs J B Allen Improves After Hospital Stay
The condition of Mrs J F E Allen is steadily improving as she leaves the hospital. The plaster cast has been removed from her knee.
Gasoline Tax Report For New Mexico 1927 Totals
Annual report from the Gasoline Tax Department of New Mexico for 1927 compares collections with 1926. It notes total year figures including license fees and hypothetical totals if all gallonage were taxed at three cents. The document records increases in 1927 versus 1926 and lists license fee amounts for 1926 and 1927.
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Gasoline Tax Department
State of New Mexico
Deming Defeats Lordshulag Cagers in High School Game
Lordshulag boys lost 90 to 31 at Deming in Arthors building after a close first half. Deming substituted squads in the second half as the hosts pulled away, while a lengthy list of local students were noted for academic exemptions.
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Deming
Arthors
Deming Boys
High Bchool
Grace Brook
Mildred Conner
Sidney Corbell
Marian Fisher
Eleanor Filler
Une E] Hindrwn
Nativadad Morena Garet Winslow
Boy Scouts Leader James West to Broadcast Addresses
Courtesy WFAA radio in Dallas will air a message from James E. West Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America to southwest boys and all listeners at 5 30 p m January 26 and again at 7 00 p m for the Ninth Regional Committee meeting dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WFAA
Dallas News
Dallas Journal
James E. West
Boy Scouts of America
Boys of the Southwest
Mr. West
1928 Will Go Over Big Say Morriss & Warren
The editor was luncheon guest of Div Supt Lo C Morriss and Richard Warren in Lordsburg. They, as empire builders and friends of Lordsburg, were optimistic about 1928 and cited President Coolidge and others. They toured the new McGhee mill and spoke on mining progress in the Radiant City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BIG Say Morriss & Warren
Div Supt
Lo C. Morriss
Hichard Warren
Wield
Lordsburg
Coolidge
Pen
McGhee
Charlie Chaplin Circus Screenings Next Wednesday
Manager Allen books Chaplin's The Circus for a Wednesday show. The ad touts a master of comedy among clowns and gymnasts with promises of smiles giggles and laughs at the event.
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Allen
Charlie Chaplin
Foley Bride Weds Railroad Man in Steubenville Ohio
Peter M. Foley, a noted railroad man, wed Miss Margaret Kenefick of Steubenville in St Peter's Church. The ceremony was small with family and friends, followed by a wedding breakfast at the bride’s home. The couple plans a future trip and career moves.
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Peter M. Foley
Ohio
Franklin Avenue
Peter M. Foten
Lordshire
New Mexico
St Peter's Catholic Church
Joseph Pinan
Haemoniae
Kenefick
Mere
Kenefiek
Voley
MP Kenefiek
Franklincavenne
Aml Mie
National P T Officer to Speak at Local High School
Mrs. Enina Golden, Washington DC, National Field Secretary of the National Congress TAL, will address an afternoon meeting at the High School auditorium next Thursday January 26. A large audience is expected to greet the distinguished visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enina Golden
Washington
Holm and Five Minutes Prom Rodeo
Westmaster Hopkins drove over from Hodeo Tuesday in one hour and five minutes. Some good highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holm
Westmaster Hopkins
Hodeo
Turpin Announces Sheriff Campaign in Hidalgo County
Joan Ho Turpin declares candidacy for Sheriff of Hidalgo County subject to Democratic primaries. The announcement notes party process and campaign involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hidalgs County
Joan HO Turpin
Lordsbure
Hidalgo County Sheriff and Clerk Candidate Announcements
A set of political declaration notices from various locals including Lordsburg and Valedon, announcing candidates for Hidalgo County Clerk and Sheriff positions. Names include ROBE STENGELE, JIM EVERETT, OSGAR ALLEN, and others with unclear spellings. The notices reflect multiple party or independent bids in the Hidalgo area.
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U.S
Sgt
Animas
P.T. A
C. P. Austin
Short
M. John S. McTavish
Alister
A. A. Keon
W. M. H. Gags
CV. Welch
J. W
FE. M. Fisher
Cross
Smith
A. W. Morningstar
Alister McTavish
H. 8. Macalashan
South Carolina
Keller
Supt Smith
GP Jeffusx
Southern New Mexico Association
Albuquerque
Willard B. Holt
Lordaburt
Silver City
Mrs
Methodist Church Services
Hidalgo County
Star Theatre Program
J. BE. Allen Better
Lordshulag
PO Deming
Louise Hall
Il, Conner
Basil Fuller
Florence Johnson
Oluf Landry
Helen Martinez
Haly Wright
Leona Gale
Jessie Sawyer
Frank Stengele
Mfe
Rradio
Ine
P.M. Foley
Steubenville, Ohio
National P. T
Vivaell
MHS
Robe Stengele
Niveelf
Pavid
Sprou RE
Valedon
Jim. Everett
Steing
Tiyself
Osgar Allen
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