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Lordsburg Liberal

Location

Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1931

Page

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Muir Heads Livestock Committee In State Legislature

The 26 committee chairmen include John T. Muir of Lordsburg heading the livestock committee. Speaker Alvan White of Silver City presents the district’s appointments, listing chairmen for all committees and noting Muir’s leadership along with assignments on public affairs, mines, and county lines.

John T. Muir Lordsburg Alvan N ‘Hite Silver City Mrair Alvan Wises Torres Blanche Ee Alaire Lamb Mo Beauchamp Whittaker Vga J Wood Capit M. Pile Penitentiary Marie Kavanaugh Emmett Patton Wld Byers County Am County Lonie

Compliments for Dr J G Egan and famous grandsons

The Paso Herald praises Dr J G Egan and his grandsons Garrett and Arbelbide for stellar track records in high school and college. It credits pure blood, clean morals, and clean living as key factors in their success. The piece notes Egan’s 30 years as a Times and Herald circulator and Tura Egan’s long agency for delivery to customers.

Paso Herald Columm Hubert S. Hunt Itire Southwest J. G. Peon Garrett Arbelbide the Herald New Mexico J. G. Egan Mise Tura Egon

Correction clarifies Williams roles in state agencies

A correction notes an error naming Hugh H. Williams as state highway commissioner. It states he has served 19 years with the State Corporation Commission, over half as chairman, and lists his other posts including vice president of the Intermediate Rate Association of the Nine Mountain States and second vice president of the National Association of Railroad and Utility Commissions of the United States.

Hugh H. Williams Wen State Corporation Vay Hugh Intermediate Rate Association Nine Mountain States Secondice National Assoiation of Railroad and Utility Commission of United States

Carlsbad Caverns Host Helps Canadian Visitor

Thomas Boles, superintendent, thanks Col. Holt for sending Miss Rhea Muir of Ontario to the Caverns. He notes a pleasant visit and provides data and pictures to aid her travel stories. He believes she will promote the caverns in Canada.

Carlsbad Caverns Col. Holt Rhea Muir Ontario Canada Thos Boles

Hidalgo Hotel Groom Weds Deming Bride at Local Wedding

Emilio Acosta, a Hidalgo hotel boy, married Victoria Grion of Deming in a ceremony conducted by Judge J. H. Kellar at the hotel. The bride’s mother plans a Catholic church wedding soon in Deming. The couple reside north of the tracks in Patricio Martinez’s residence.

Hidalgo Hotel Emilio Acosta Victoria Grion Deming J. H. Kellar Carmen G. Chavez Acosta Patricio Martinez

Married in Phoenix

George Baisley chief of the Pacific Greyhound shop announces his marriage in Phoenix to Miss Zella Layton of Lordsburg. The couple will reside in the local area.

George Baisley Pacific Greyhound Rollo RK Flickinger Capitol City Zella Layton Lordsburg

Honors for Hidalgo Boy at Western Stock Show

Waldo Jones of Duncan is in Denver this week attending the Western Stock Show as one of the stock grading champions of New Mexico. This distinct honor reflects well on the Virden community and shows regional boys are achieving worthwhile things.

Waldo Jones Duncan Denver New Mexico Virden

Wednesday Bridge Hostess Earle Kerr Hosts Club

Mrs. Earle Kerr was hostess to the bridge club with two tables in the afternoon. Mrs. N. A. Gammon captured the high score.

Earle Kerr N. A. Gammon

Second School Ticket Filed For Lordsburg Election

The city clerk of Lordsburg records January 19 filing for the February 1 board of education election. Long term candidates include KR W Cureton C P Austin and short term vacancies filled by MKS Chas Fuller ER Db Wright MKS RK Fe Bavens. This is the second ticket with another one published last week.

Lordsburg Board of Education Mks Chas. Fuller Db. Wright FE. Bavens

Al Jennings Visits Friends at Lordsburg Airport

Former outlaw Al Jennings, once a bank bandit and train robber, was the guest of Mr and Mrs Sergi Hurley at Lordsburg airport last week. He traveled from California with Thomas Bryant to inspect mining properties in Indiana Tangy Mexico and has since leased a well equipped property for ore. Jennings, once a governor candidate in Oklahoma, is a friend of Secretary of War Patrick Hurley and recently appeared in a portrait collection of Western outlaws.

al Jennings Ain Sergi Hurley B Lordsbuirg California Thomas Bryant Ino Tangy Mexico Jennings Heverly Hills Calif Oklahoma Patrick Hurley Weet

Buvens Hosts Woman's Club Meeting Focused on Child Welfare

Mrs. A. A. Keon presided over a Monday afternoon gathering with Mrs. Buvens as hostess. The program centered on child welfare with committee reports and papers by Mrs. McCarthy and Mrs. Buvens. Letters of thanks were read, adjournment followed by refreshments.

RA. F Buvens Woman's Club A. A. Keon Mire Buvene Chich Welfare Lordemirg McCarthy Buvens COR. Secretaty

Bridge Party at Mrs. Short’s Home with Fourteen Guests

Mrs Ernest Short hosted three tables of bridge Wednesday afternoon. Out of town guest Miss Lou Johnson of Arkansas joined sisters Mrs W A Short and several local friends including Eddie Allen John B Clark BE M Luckie Roy H Evans Elbert Jones Oscar Allen George Keime Lyman W Gleason W A Short and Michard Tatsch. High score went to Mrs W L A Short second to Mrs Roy Evans and consolation to Mrs Elbert Jones. Refreshments were served.

Ernest Short Lou Johnson Arkansas W. A. Short

The Fighting Tenderfoot first installment

Liberal readers are invited to the first installment of William McLeod Raine’s new novel The Fighting Tenderfoot. An eight story tale of the west, presented as faithful records from historical sources with colorful characters and adventures of a tenderfoot.

William McLeod Raine West

Wells On Vacation With Parents In Town

James T. Wells son of Mr and Mrs J L Wells visited over the weekend with his parents and left Monday for Dallas and San Antonio to enjoy a brief vacation. He was driving a new model A Ford coupe with a bright yellow Sonora 1931 license.

James T. Wells J. L. Wells Sonora Dallas San Antonio James

New Sergeant at Lordsburg Airport

Private John H. Friend of the signal service at Lordsburg airport is relieved by Staff Sergeant Robert H. Berson of the Seventh Signal Service company Ft. Sam Houston. The new staff sergeant arrived Wednesday and will make one more non-commissioned officer at the airport.

John H. Friend Lordsburg Robert H. Berson Seventh Signal Service Company Ft. Sam Houston

Epworth League Hosts First Party of Year at Church

The Epworth League will hold its first party of the year on Saturday night January 24 at the Methodist church starting at 7 39. All young people are invited and a good time is promised. Refreshments will be served by a capable committee.

Epworth League Methodist Church

New Mexico A Leader in Mohair Production

New Mexico ranks high among mohair producers with 173 000 Angora goats yielding 640 008 pounds of mohair last year. The Mo hair Institute to be headed from Chicago under A C Gage aims to boost quality and new uses for mohair fabrics. Mohair is widely used in upholstery and upholstery fabrics for automobiles and railcars, with extensive current production and a history of long wear and dyeing versatility.

New Mexico Chicago A. C Gage Angora Journal Texas Arizona U. S. Department of Agriculture Turkey United States Gage National Mohair Growers’ Association Canada

Lordsburg Hospital News Briefs

Mrs. Irene Campbell of Luna Arizona underwent a major operation last Saturday. T. P. Clay of Bailey Oklahoma was in an automobile accident Saturday night and taken to the hospital, able to leave Monday. Mrs. Annie Drennan had a minor operation Sunday morning. George Conrad Awtrey of Cloverdale was injured at home and brought to the hospital, able to leave Tuesday. Frank Brand of Valedon underwent an operation and is doing nicely. Little George Holder of Haghita was in hospital for medical treatment and left Wednesday. Mr. Upshaw was in hospital the past week for treatment.

Irene Campbell Luna Ariz T. P. Clay Bailey Okla Annie Drennan George Conrad Awtrey Cloverdale Frank Brand Valedon Little George Holder Haghita Mr. Upshaw

Baptist church group hosts wedding shower for Mrs Chandler Hill

The W. M. U. of the Baptist church gave a shower for Mrs Chandler Hill, a recent bride, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Gass. The event featured devotional exercises and refreshments for a list of ladies including Felix Jones and Chas Pence.

W. M. UL the Baptist Church Chandler Hill Sam Gass Hill Felix Jones W. W. Wilkerson Christian Frank Corbell Chas Pence Frank Sykes Sid Patterson Chandler Will

Lordseburg Men in Limelight Pace Maker Feature

In the Pace Maker house organ of the Pacific-Greyhound lines Agent C. L. Swain and shop foreman George Baisley were honored with their pictures in the news section. Baisley’s young son accompanied him. Both men are described as pace makers in their field.

Pacific-Greyound Lines C. L. Swain George Baisley

Doodle Bugs Oil Test Well Near Lordsburg Sparks Interest

The Schlichter and Ownby venture near Lordsburg drills 250 feet with doodle bug locators. driller Bill Abl expects pay sand in five to six days. Schlichter reports remaining small tracts for sale at original prices, promising potential bargains.

A. Schlichter TB. Bh. Ownby Schilichter Lordsburg Ownby Bill Abl

Navy Commander Praises Lordsburg Water and New Mexico Roads

Commander A B Hickey of the U S Navy praised Lordsburg water as superior to Catskill springs and lauded New Mexico paved roads. He spoke while departing Hidalgo hotel with Mrs. Hickey during a journey through the state.

Catskill Lordsburg A.B. Hickey U. S. Navy Washington, D. G Hidalgo Hotel New Mexico

Arizona Potash Company Being Organized

Lt Owens Dyer, aide to the secretary of the interior and district mining supervisor, discussed establishing the Arizona Potash Company to develop potash deposits on the San Pedro river near Willcox and Benson. Whelan transfers direction to Bouton and Allen, with claims of surface nitrate deposits and a large prospect area.

OW. Dyer Secretary of the Interior Geological Survey Willcox Ariz Wm. Whelan San Pedro River Benson Dyer Mr. Whelan Charles H. Bouton Oscar L. Allen Whelan Messrs. Bouton Allen Bouton Leeing Anna Bruningwell No Reforming Oil Company Thos. G. Lackland el Paso Conneee Messrs. Bouton and Allen Arizona Potash Company Arizona E Corporation

Birthday Party for Miss Hosemarie James Lead Fun Day

Miss Hosemarie James celebrated her fourth birthday last Sunday with a home party for several young friends. They visited, played games, and at 4 30 enjoyed birthday cake and ice cream. The afternoon was pleasant for all guests at Hosemarie’s home.

Hosemarie James Rosemarie

Lordsbury Churches Hear Revival Talk and Plans

Sunday services at 0:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. discuss Why Go to Church with Roger W Heheon noted statistician. Epworth League program at 6:00 p.m. on Healing the Church led by Frank Stengele. An all day missionary society meeting Friday January 30 features study book Methodism and Kingdom Extension with noon lunch. Deming society invited. S. M. Mims, Pastor.

Roger W America Epworth League Frank Stengele Oman's Missionary Society Deming S. M, Mims

Bible Conference to Be Led by Dr Martin in Lordsburg

Dr W and Martin from Atlanta will lead a two week Bible conference at the Church of Christ starting next Lordsday morning. Services begin 7 90 every night except Saturday with singing directed by the pastor. Dr Martin, a 50 year minister and gospel hymn composer, will share his song book and new hymns while urging attendance and outreach to bring lost souls to Christ.

W. & Martin Atlanta Lordsburg Martin The Word Church of Christ Bible School Dr. Martin Christ Dr. H. Hadwin

Baptist Church Social Featured Mixed Musical Program

A Wednesday evening social at the Baptist church showcased a diverse program led by Assembly singers and soloists. The event closed with refreshments and hopes to make socials a regular church activity.

The Baptist Church America Assembly Faith In Our Pathers—Assembly Evelyn Killibrew Dreamland W. W. Wilkerson

Prescott pair wed quietly in Hidalgo Hotel ceremony

Harry J. Eckert and Mildred Wastell, both of Prescott Arizona, married Tuesday at the Hidalgo Hotel in Lordsburg. Rev. W. W. Wilkerson officiated with Thomas K. Wallera and Ella W. Goeths as witnesses.

Harry J. Eckert Mildred Wastell Prescott Arizona Lordsburg Hidalgo Hotel W. W. Wilkerson Thomas K. Wallera Ella W. Goeths

Land Rush Gathers Pace in Mountain States

U. S. commissioner W. E. Holt reports over 6000 acres of government land filed since January 186. Homesteaders fear public domain transfer to mountain states could end the era of homesteading if Congress passes the law.

W. E. Holt U. S

New Baby Girl for Mr and Mrs Lannor of Hurley

Mr and Mrs Howard Lannor of Hurley New Mexico welcomed a baby girl born January 21. The mother formerly Miss Doris Causland of Lordsburg.

Howard Lannor Hurley, N. Mex Anor Doris Causland Lordsburg

Notice to Voters in Lordsburg School District

Voters are urged to ignore a misleading claim about a ticket formed to appoint J. T. Smith as superintendent. The signers deny the statement, stating it has no foundation and is not factual. Names listed include A. M. C Nw Kt and B. Owney among others.

Lordsburg School District No J. T. Smith Lordsburg B.owney A. Gracte Conner Leslie Blackburn Jennte Garb

Lordsburg Lions Charter Night Set for January 30

Lordsburg Lions plan charter night Friday January 30 starting at 7:00 PM with a banquet in the Sunday School room of the Church of Christ followed by a musical program. Woman's Club will serve, invitations sent to 19 clubs in Arizona and New Mexico, with Lions officials from Albuquerque and Las Cruces attending.

Lordsburg Lions Sunda Church of Chris Woman's Club of Lordsburg Arizona New Mexico I.biyer Lions International Albuquerque N. B. Phillips Las Cruces Tolle Lorm@ Lions Silver City Lions 8. C. Lions

Lordshurg Hidalgo Library Monthly Meeting Report

The regular meeting on January 17 in the Wrary room was presided by President Mee C Fuller. The library reported new books including Raward Dave Porter titles and works by Jeanette Vietting Tenterfout William McLeod, David Heinaco, Laura Lee Hope, Coram Foster, and Edgar Rice Burroughs among others.

Urge Wrary Mee C. ¢ Fuller Ibrar P Bea Os Raward Dave Porter Sere Porter Gis Island Jeanette Vietting William McLeod David Heinaco Hloney Carp Loutee Helen Thorndyke Joan Fou Jr Hear Amiral Kyrd Coram Foster Edgar Fie Burroughs Kunny Brown Wie Sue Huger Conn Holling Ocean Jackfrost Island Laura Lee Hope Mesdame

Lordsburg Welcomes Education Specialist Dr Tireman Visit

Dr L L Tireman of Albuquerque university education specialist spent the first of the week in Lordsburg conferring with Supt Tolle and high school faculty. He praised Lordsburg schools and training facilities as far ahead for a town of this size.

L. L. Tireman Albuquerque Lordsburg Supt. Tolle Tireman

Visiting Party Heads to Los Angeles for Ten Days

Mrs. G. W. Trimble and daughters Mrs. W. M. Townsend and Mrs. Walter Boswell travel by auto to Los Angeles for about ten days. G. W. Trimble will accompany them to the coast after attending Tucson. Mrs. Townsend plans a longer stay to study beauty culture.

G. W. Trimble W. M. Townsend Walter Boswell Los Angeles Tucson

Jeffus Hostess at N. and T. Club Meeting

Mrs. Geo. P. Jeffus served as hostess to the N. and T. club Tuesday afternoon. Guest of the club was Mrs. J. T. Smith along with Mesdames Eddie Allen, J. M. Chase, W. H. Smell, J. K. Allen, Ed B. Lewis, A. W. Moristar, Kilbert Jones and Chas. Fuller.

Geo. P. Jeffus N. and T. Club J. T. Smith Mrs. Smith Mesdames S. Eddie Allen M. Chase W. H. Smell J. K. Allen

Funeral Guests Attend Clark Funeral in Bowie

Jim Clark of Hachita and Dock Clark of Ajo joined Mr. and Mrs. Nelson and their children Willie and Velda in Bowie for the weekend. Guests also included Mr. and Mrs. Chas Johnson and son Rollin of Mesilla Park after attending the funeral of Mrs. J. Clark.

Jim Clark Hachita Dock Clark Ajo Arizona

Chiropractors Move Practice Across New Mexico Towns

Drs. Fowler, longtime Hot Springs chiropractors, relocate to Lordsburg and assume the Penrose practice, previously in Silver City, now partnered with Dr. Wadford, formerly of Lordsburg.

Drs. Fowler Hot Springs N. Mex Lordsburg Drs. Penrose Silver City Wadford

Visitors Bring News to Road Forks Household Sunday

Dr and Mrs C P Austin Mr and Mrs T A Kerr and Willard E Holt visited Mr and Mrs J A at Road Forks Sunday afternoon.

C. P. Austin T. A. Kerr Willard E. Holt J. A Road Forks

Virden neighbors stage excellent community play at Mega Theatre

The Young Men's Improvement Association presented Paying the Piddier with Mrs Jensen as grandma Mrs Melba Pace as mother Douglas Merrill as father Hall and Mrs Dorothy Jones as daughter Lina Hyrum Pace also appeared Fuller praised for professional like performance All roles heard clearly and the crowd from Virden and Valedon enjoyed the show despite limited advertising

Viden Mega Theatre Grandma Jensen Melba Pace Douglas Merrill Parley Jones Fuller

Mary Graham Bonner Forges Path in Children's Literature

The article profiles Mary Graham Bonner, a leading children's author known for stories in newspapers. Born in Cooperstown and raised in Canada, she credits childhood memories for her craft and notes her 15 published books, including The Magic Universe and A Hundred Trips into Storyland.

Mary Graham Bonner Lhis Mary Graham Honner Miss Bonner Cooperstown N.Y Canada Halifax Nova Scotia New York City United States Storyland Ic Music Shop Harry Meyer New York The New York Sun

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Rep. Muir State Livestock Com Corporations and Banks Ck Public Ka HH Puller Clarence Fl. Hinkle End Batke—S No Matec Margaret Mogrefe Pernandes Willis Ate Drainage Conservancy Hudgins Agriculture Creaser Railroads Fred Broughtin Phoenix Hidalgo Durango Bridge Paley Tenderfoot Wells NVM Lordsblurg Hospital News W. M Lordseburg Lordsburg Water A. S. Hickey Bouton and Allen Willcosx OORT SS Troll Son First Methodist Church Baptist Church Social LIONS Lordshurg Dr. Threman Mis Jeffus Hostess TON. & T Penrose Virden Neighbors Palace Theatre
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