Observation Post: Castro and local politics spark concerns
The Observation Post notes Cuba under Castro may differ from Batista era and warns of dictatorship risks. It questions the mayor’s interim parks director appointment of Arthur Altuna and urges board action, while Bowman seeks election to the school board amid five candidates.
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Heresburg
Arthur Altuna
Parks and Recre
Board of Alder
Altuna
Bowman
Banner Mine
Parents Club To Auction Sale February Announcement
Lordsburg Band Parents held their January 19 meeting at the high school. The band, directed by Roger Brandt, presented a program and announced an upcoming auction sale in February. All items to be donated, with only certain exclusions, and community participation urged. The committee chair is Mrs. Victor Reay.
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E Lordsburg
Harold Bishop
Dion
Roger Brandt
Ted
Band Ents Club
Victor Reay
Welcome Signs Planned by Lordsburg Chamber
The Lordsburg Hidalgo Chamber of Commerce plans four by twelve foot welcome signs at city entrances with materials donated by Bishop and Ritter Lumber Companies and Ace Parnham volunteering time. Russell Smith will chair a yet to be appointed committee.
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Lordsburg- Hidalgo
Bishop Lumber Company
Ritter Lumber Company
Ace Parnham
Parnham
Steins
Chamber
Books On Exhibit Sponsored by P TA at Hidalgo Library
The P TA sponsors Books On Exhibit a national service event by leading children's publishers. Teachers and librarians may view new library books with no sales. Exhibit runs 9 am to 12 pm and 1 to 5 pm daily January 26 to January 31 at Hidalgo County Public Library.
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P-Ta
Hidalgo County Public Library
Phillips buy Julian Allen Building and continue grocery
Mr and Mrs Phillips have purchased the former Julian Allen Grocery building and its fixtures after a year of leasing. They will continue to operate Phillips and Son Grocery at the same location.
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Julian Allen Grocery
Phillips
Phillips & Son Grocery
Lordsburg to Mark 1000th Telephone Installation
In Lordsburg the 1000th telephone will be installed within days as Frank Harenberg of the Mounts Telephone and Tele Co. notes the rapid pace since December. A commemorative plaque will be placed on the milestone instrument, with owner details revealed the day of installation.
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Lordsburg
Lordsbur
Frank Haren
Mountes Telephone and Tele- Co
Ember
Harenberg
Weather Hampers March of Dimes Coffee at Elks Club
Bad weather could not dampen a March of Dimes coffee at the Elks Club Tuesday. Sponsored by the Mother's March with Mrs. Pat Richins as chair, the event raised $37.70 for the fund. Sixteen mothers assisted, and thanks were given to the Elks for the club space and Wright Bakery for doughnut donations.
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Elks Club
March of Dimes
Mother's March
Pat Richins
The
March of Dimes Coffees Net $4 92 At Home Event
The March of Dimes fund was swelled Tuesday of last week when Mrs. Seldon Stevens hosted coffees at her home. Attendees netted $4.92 including Mrs. Clyde Constabble Mrs. Bill Ramage Mrs. Robert Pugh Mrs. Lloyd Reed Mrs. Kurt Otto Mrs. Van Strawn Mrs. Nellie White Mrs. Jesse Nell Smith Mrs. Doris Smith and Mrs. Modell Smith.
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Seldon Stevens
Clyde Constabble
Bill Ramage
Robert Pugh
Lloyd Reed
Kurt Otto
van Strawn
Nellie White
Jesse Nell Smith
Doris Smith
Modell Smith
Ezra Q Payne Dies of Gunshot Wound
Ezra Q Payne died last Sunday morning from a gunshot wound at his home east of Rodeo. A coroner jury ruled the wound probably self inflicted in a personal safety context. Payne had worked as an automobile mechanic in Lordsburg years ago.
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Frrs
Rusty
Payne
Rodeo
Lordsburg
Junior Police Membership Sees 167 Boys Apply
Lordsburg hosts a Saturday turnout at City Hall with 167 boys aged eight to 12 applying for junior police membership. City officials, police, clergy, and educators attend, with show tickets and peanuts provided to attendees before adjournment. Next meeting at the school gym will include a bicycle inspection.
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Lordsburg Junior Police
City Hall
Lalo Sanchez
Manuel de la Garza
Jim Smith
Albert Hill
A. D. Black
Ted White
Arthur Altuna
R. V. Traylor
Bo Stiles
Deming Sun
Harold Kotzger
Arthu
Knights of Pythias To Serve Chicken Dinner
The Knights of Pythias will serve fried chicken dinner in the lodge hall basement Tuesday evening January 27 from six to eight. Tickets cost 1 25 adults and 1.00 for children available from any knight or at the door.
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Knights of Pythias
National Foundation Launches Greater Victories March of Dimes
Vic Reay, Hidalgo County campaign director, announces the Greater Victories theme for the 1959 March of Dimes. The program targets arthritis, birth defects, virus diseases, and polio, with patient aid for juvenile arthritis and emphasis on medical research and disease fighter training. More than 11 million Americans suffer arthritis, with 320,000 disabled to the point of unemployment.
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U.S
National Foundation
March of Dimes
Vic Reay
Hidalgo County
March of Dimes Organi
Zation
United States
Eastern Star Instructor Visits Lordsburg
Mrs. Ann Schroeter of District No. 13 visited Lordsburg on January 13. She delivered a message from the worthy grand matron that was described as interesting and beneficial. Rita Venable summarized the grand matron’s project and local members presented a gift to Mrs. Schroeter.
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Ann Schroeter
Order of the Eastern Star
Lordsburg
Rita Venable
Eastern Star
Schroeter
Margo Fuller
Eleanor Cochran
Morgan Receives Committee Appointments
Rep. Jack Morgan of Hidalgo County is named to the Committee on Committees. He also chairs the Corporation and Banking Committee and serves on the Transportation Committee.
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Jack Morgan
Hidalgo County
Corporation and Banking
Transportation
Bank Declares 10 Per Cent Dividend at Lordsburg
The First National Bank of Lordsburg reports a 10 percent dividend paid January 2 1959. Richins of Cotton City elected director to fill Judge H Vearle Payne’s vacancy. 1958 year end shows capital 50000 surplus 150000 deposits 2974000 with 28500 profits and reserves.
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First National Bank of
Lordsburg
Darrow FE
Richins
Cotton City
H. Vearle Payne
Payne
Sixth Judicial District
C. C Martin
C. G. Perry
Mary Dee Kipp
Robert C. Martin
Parley P. Jones
N. M. Morrison
C. C. Martin
Perry
Morrison
Gladys Sapp
Fred Ewing
Virginia Dunkerson
Return of Mrs Nat Gammon From Bataan Hospital
Mrs Nat Gammon returned last Saturday to Albuquerque after a stay at Bataan Hospital. She was accompanied by Mrs Charles Blakey and Mrs Earle Kerr who were with her and report she is doing nicely.
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Nat Gammon
Bataan Hospital
Albuquerque
Charles Blakey
Earle Kerr
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Dick Rice
Fidel Castro
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Batista
Gery
Hitler
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Parent- Teacher Association
H. W. Sellers
Harold Scofield
G. P. Jeffus
Ben Cochran
Arthur Shaw
Julian Allen Building
March of Dimes Coffees
Ezra Q. Payne
Rainbow Girls of Month
Sue Freeburg
Wesley Freeburg
Sue
Assembly of the Rainbow Girls
National Honor Society
Future Teachers of America
Baptist Church
Training Union of the Young People
WMA
Katie Spencer
Gretchen Spencer
Jack Spencer
Janice Lehman
Morgan
Southern Pacific Railroad
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