P W District Meet a Glittering Success
Jertha Scofield led a Pythian Sisters district meet at the Pythian Temple. Delegates from Lordsburg, Silver City, Deming, Las Cruces and Alamogordo attended a banquet with remarks by state leaders, a reading, skits, and an Indian Tepee display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Cruces
Rosemary Buchanan
Veda Strong
Buenanan
Deming Club
Priscilla Whitehill
Lacey Cobb
Georgia Kelly
Silver City
Sue Keasly
Alamogordo
Evelyn Williams
Ruth Pringle
Judith Shipe
Ollie Edie
State International
Turquise
State Magazine
Pythian Temple
Mildred Hoard
Addie Linn
Pauline Baxter
Olive Harper
Fred Gilman
Della Cureton
Distriey
Jean Rouse
Bertha Scofield
Olive Whitehill
Mra
Mary Dee Kipp
Lordsburg Club
Smith to take over Lordsburg Hotel management
Ralph P. Smith announces a long term lease on the Lordsburg Hotel with Hollen as proprietor. Hollen plans retirement and management passes to Smith who has extensive renovation plans to modernize and furnish the hotel, aiming to make it a top establishment in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph P. Smith
Popr
Lordsburg
H. Hollen
Mises
Smithmith
Ollen
Hollen Per
Assumontrol
Lordsburg Residents Visit El Paso Commercial School
Mrs. W. A. Ballard and Evelyn Killebrew travel from Lordsburg to El Paso for a weekend at a commercial school while staying at a local home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Killebrew
el Home
Juniors Plan Pot Luck for Valentines Cheer Drive
The Junior American Legion Auxiliary plans a Saturday luncheon at sponsor Mrs. Moselle Messecar home from 11 to 2. Girls will make tallies and tray favors for Ft. Bayard Veterans Hospital to brighten Veterans Day. Lunch at noon. each girl may bring an Auxiliary mother as guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moselle Messecar
Ft. Bayard Veterans Hospital
Claude Sanders
Silver City
Lordsburg
W. A. Short Spends Week in El Paso
W. A. Short is spending the current week in El Paso, Texas, for unspecified engagements and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Short
el Paso
Mr and Mrs Clyde Cunningham Visit Silver City
Mr Clyde Cunningham and his wife with their young daughter spent Wednesday in Silver City for a brief family outing, sighting local shops and enjoying the city’s scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Cunningham
Silver City
Village Receives Final PWA Grant for Lordsburg Gas System
Mayor Ernest J. Short announced a $7,460.80 final grant payment from the Public Works Administration for the Lordsburg Gas Distribution project. The cash will be deposited in the Interest and Bond Retirement Fund, after delays due to PWA reorganization and audits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest J. Short
Public Works Administration
Lordsburg
Wny
Death of Pioneer W B Conner
Lordsburg and Hidalgo county lose a fine citizen with the death of W B Conner on January 20 in Lordsburg New Mexico. Funeral at Heather Funeral Home with a Church of Christ sermon by Brimberry. Survivors include eight children and many grandchildren. He moved to the area in 1882 and worked as freighter and rancher before retiring in 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Hidalgo County
W. B. Conner
Hart of Wis Gayette
Minnie Hardin
Heather Funeral Home
Brimberry
Church of Christ
Baptist
S. H. Gass
S. M. Chase
E. M. Fisher Bailey Smith
J. W. Berry
W. B. Hatfield
Compton Vaughn
Anitnls
Walter Dunagan
Bennie Dunagan
Quilla Hardin
Millard Hardin
A. L. Conner
Ira Conner
Mountain View
William Benjamin Conner
San Saba
Texas
New Mexico
Mary Elizabeth Epley
Williams Ranch
Dollie Linsday
Los Angeles
California
Delilah Dunagan
Mary Maddox
Animas
Emma Secor
Ira C. Conner
Charles A. Conner
William Henry Conner
Santa Monica
Clifton
Silver City
Mr and Mrs Dewey Jones and Dudley Robertson visit Silverity
Mr and Mrs Dewey Jones and Dudley Robertson were business visitors in Silverity Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Jones
Dudley Robertson
Lordsburg Mavericks Meet Las Cruces Bulldogs Tonight
The undefeated Lordsburg Mavericks face the Las Cruces Bulldogs in a key district showdown at Lordsburg with the halfway point looming. Lordsburg escaped an upset versus Virden Eagles in overtime, while Las Cruces relies on veteran lettermen and standout forwards Apodaca and Camunez to carry the offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Las Cruces
Lordsburg Mavericks
Las Cruces Bulldogs
New Mexico
Mavericks
Fighting Virden Eagles
Virden Gymnasium
Mote" Apodaca
Camunez
Ding
Freed
Mareety
Aggie
Laura Apodaca
Bulldog Cone
Odd Fellows Attend Arizona Installation
On January 17 a large local Odd Fellows group with wives and friends went to Bisbee Arizona for joint installation ceremonies of officers for the coming year at the Bisbee Odd Fellows and Rebecca Lodges. The delegation reported a fine ceremony and a gracious reception and a future visit from Bisbee and Douglas Rebeccas and Odd Fellows was promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows Lodge
Bisbee
Arizona
Odd Fellows
Rebecca
Rebeccas
Bisbee and
Douglas
Lordsburg Baptist Church
Odd Fellowship
M. C. Moore
Baptist Church
Lordsburg Lions Club Holds Busy Tuesday Session
Lordsburg Lions Club discussed forest service apologies over Christmas tree delays. They plan to inform the Agriculture Department and write a full explanatory letter. Other topics included the President's ball this Saturday, hospital cases in Hidalgo County, a March 31 publicity edition for Lordsburg Liberal, and joining the New Mexico Miners and Prospectors Association with a $1 annual fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg Lions Club
Lion Jeffus
Lion
Hall
Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
Lion Taggart
Carrie Tingley
Hidalgo County
Lions Hall
Jeffus
Holt
Lordsburg
Lion Holt
New Mexico Miners and Prospectors Association
Tyra Family Visit From Ysleta Texas
Nugent Tyra of Ysleta Texas visits his uncle Sam Gass and family and brother Harrison Tyra and family for an extended stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nugent Tyra
Ysleta, Texas
Sam Gass
Harrison Tyra
Miss Dora Heather Visits Home From New Mexico
Miss Dora Heather of the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque is at home for the weekend, according to local society notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Heather
University of New Mexico At
Albuquerque
Ben Franklin Stores Sold to Chase and Hall
Due to health issues the Young couple sells their Ben Franklin stores to Pete Chase Harry Chase and T B Hall long time Eagle Drug operators Hall takes active management Helen Burch remains in sales Virginian Goodner and Mildred Walker join to assist Miss Addie Louise Conner added to the drug store staff This region’s sole Ben Franklin outlet aims to grow under new ownership
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Young
Mr. Young
Ben Franklin
Youngs
P. M
Pete) Chase
Harry Chase
T. B. Hall
Eagle Drug Company
Hall
Helen Burch
Young
Virginian Goodner
Virginia Symons
Mildred Walker
Addie Louise Conner
Evangelistic Services Start With West Coast Singers
The Church of Christ at Brimberry announces a week from Sunday February 5 marks the start of Evangelistic Services led by the West Coast Evangelistic Singers. Gospel messages in sermon and song nightly at 7:30. Sunday offerings include 1 a m Team Work and 7:30 p m Jesus In Action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Coast Evangelistic Singers
Munsie
Jesus
Methodist Church Services and Guest Preacher Schedule
Cryan Hall hosts church activities with Dr William E Brown El Paso District preacher on Education. Miss Margaret Billingsley of Seoul Korea attends evening service and choir practices occur midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. E. Brown
el Paso
Margaret Billingsley
Seoul
Korea
Car shipment boosts 1939 models stock at Montague Townsend
Wm. M. Townsend of Montague Townsend unloaded four car loads of 1929 models including Chevrolets Oldsmobiles Buicks and Pontiacs. Two loads were Chevrolets and another load of Pontiacs was expected. Four of the shipment are already sold. The dealer reports 32 of the 1939 models in stock including on hand and sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. M. Townsend
Montague-Townsend
Wednesday Bridge Club Luncheon Features Enchiladas
Mrs Nat Gammon hosted the regular Wednesday luncheon bridge with an enchilada luncheon before cards. Guests included Mrs Helen Austin, Mrs Margaret Downey, Mrs Luella S Clark, Mrs Ethel Short, Mrs Valeria Allen, Mrs Hazel Buvens, Mrs Trella Rolfe and special guest Mrs Stella Egon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat Gammon
Helen Austin
Margaret Downey
Luella S. Clark
Ethel Short
Valeria Allen
Hazel Buvens
Trella Rolfe
Stella Egon
Ruth Wallace Leaves for Moneta After Visit
Miss Ruth Wallace departed last Thursday for Moneta California following a two week visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Harry Wallace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Wallace
Moneta
California
Harry Wallace
Lordsburg Board Sets Parking Change and Utility Plans
A special Lordsburg Board of Trustees meeting at City Hall addressed parking on Railroad Avenue with a one hour limit in front of Vernon Brock’s Broadway Cafe while extending two hour spots on the south side. The council also discussed tentative sewer and water line extensions and a swap of old pump house equipment for new pipe if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Vilage of
Lordsburg
Vernon Brock
Broadway Cafe
Brock
Railroad Avenue
Myr Brock
Lordaburg
E. J. Short
PF. Corbell
Mrs Downey Hosts Delightful Hotel Hidalgo Bridge Lunch
Mrs Downey hosted a refined bridge luncheon in the Hotel Hidalgo lounge on Friday. Guests included Mesdames Clark Scofield Austin Culberson Short and McCabe among others. Prizes went to Mrs Clark first, Mrs Bruns second, and Mrs Short third with Mrs McCabe receiving the consolation. The Hidalgo Coffee Shop immaculate ly served the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. W. ©. Downey
Hotel Hidalgo
John H. Clark
Harold KE. Scofield
BR. Austin
Victor Culberson
Sherwood Culberson
T. M. Glass
D. F. McCabe
Robert Poindexter
Nat Gammon
Missionary Meeting Hosted by Ewan with Co Hostess
The Methodist Missionary meeting met at Mrs. George Ewan's home on Friday January 20 with co host Mrs. Bryan Hall. After the program and business, refreshments were served to a list of attendees during a social hour. The next meeting is planned for Friday in February at Mrs. G W Trimble's home with co host Mrs. S M Chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ewan
Bryan Hall
F. H. Singer
Hirlan Black
EF. J. Malone
Thomas R. Taggart
Harry Scofield
A. L. Green
Charles Fuller
R. B. Lundgren
Robert Pierce
George Trimble
PP. M. Chase
RB. R. Lewis
J. H. Baxter
Ima Fairly
G. W. Trimble
S. M. Chase
Doctor Springer Returns from Vacation With Rattlesnake Skin
Dr. W. M. Springer chief surgeon of the SCS camp at Red Rock arrives home from a Kansas trip. He drew attention by showing a six foot rattlesnake skin and claiming the snake weighed 35 pounds and was served as part of a camp meal. Mrs. Springer accompanied him to New Mexico and stays at the Hidalgo Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Springer
SCS
Red Rock
Kansas
S.W.N.M. Livestok & Fair Association Goes Big Plan
President George H. Cureton convened the board at the courthouse to map the fall fair for September 20 or 28 pending scheduling. County Agent Harlan Jack named general manager and will appoint department superintendents. The association will incorporate under New Mexico law with Attorney Thomas R. Taggart handling filings. Claude Sanders, Aarlan Mack and Sherwood Culberson named to a constitution committee. Engineers reviewed blueprints with minor changes. Cureton started the subscription list with strong support from stockmen. Committees will operate under Hill Davie and Joe Parker of Animas on the finance panel. Attendees included Cureton, County Agent Black, Royal of Grant County, Thygerson, Bishop Payne of Virden, and others. The group praised county officials and Lordsburg residents for enabling the fair grounds purchase west of the high school stadium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Cureton
Court House
Harlan Jack
New Mexico
Thomas R. Taggart
Claude Sanders
Aarlan Mack
Sherwood Culberson
Cureton
Tial
Hill Davie
Joe Parker
Animas
President Cureton
Black
She Culberson
Robert AH. Royal
Grant County
Picturesque Southwest magazine now on sale in Lordsburg
L Trigg, manager of Picturesque Southwest, tours Lordsburg to stock copies. The issue, praised as superior to regional publications, highlights Lordsburg references including the Chamber of Commerce photograph and mentions Chiricahua National Monument and Cave Creek near Lordsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Trigg
Southwest
Lordeburge
Picturesque Southwest
Eaale
Thie
Lordsburg
Trigg
PY. M. Melnnis
Liberal
N. and T. Club Hosts Reading and Valentine Song
Mrs Bryan Hall hosted the N. and T. Club on Tuesday January 24. Helen Ann Hall offered readings and sang a Valentine song with Jack. Refreshments were served to Mesdames Jones Scofield Morningstar Green Marshall Holliday Trimble McInnis Singer Fuller Chase and hostess. Guest Mrs FE. M. Fisher attended. Next meeting with Mrs Scofield on January 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Hall
Helen Ann Hall
Jack
Helen Ann
Valentine
Mesdames
F. L. Jones
H. L. Scofield
A. W. Morningstar
A. L. Green
Retta Marshall
Nellie Holliday
G. W. Trimble
P. M. McInnis
F. H
Sheriff Returns From Snowbound Trip With Detainees
Sheriff John P. Cavin traveled to Santa Fe and Las Vegas to escort Bill Murphy to the penitentiary and Opal Reid to a Las Vegas hospital. He reported very deep snow along the Santa Fe to Las Vegas route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Cavin
Santa Fe
Las Vegas
Bill Murphy
Opal Reid
W M U Meeting At Mrs Gass Home
The W M U of the Baptist church met at Mrs Sam Gass's home with two guests Mrs Fowler and Mrs Payne. After a Bible lesson attendees enjoyed nut sandwiches fruit salad and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. U. of the Baptist Church
Sam Gass
Mesdames Fowler
Payne
Gustafson Chosen Pastor for Madison Baptist Phoenix
Herman Gustafson, recently from Lordsburg, accepted as pastor of Madison Baptist Church on Phoenix outskirts. He will begin mid February after training at Normal Illinois, University of Illinois, and Northern Baptist Seminary. Mrs Gustafson, experienced in Sunday School and missions, supports him. they bring youth work and music interests to a church with growth potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerman Gustafson
Chicago
Lordsburg
Ilinois
Madison Baptist Church
Phoenix
Donald
Guetafaon
Gustafson
Arizona
Jupitot Magazine
State of
Madion
Rey
Herman Gustafson
Normal
Illinois
University of Illinois
Northern Baptist Theological Seminary
Baptist Church of
District convention of Pythian Sisters held in El Paso
A district convention of Pythian Sisters No 4 Texas including Matthce 31 and El Paso 60 met in El Paso on Tuesday. Grand Chief Jeanette Hensley and other Grand officers attended. Delegates from Lordsburg and Lordsburg contingent expressed pleasure in meeting Past Grand Chancellor William Pender of Magdalena and Pender, a former Grand Correspondent of New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
Texas
el Paso
Jeanette Hensley
Lordsburg
Luella
Clark
New Mexico
Oma Olney
Lo Ree Taggart
Emma Scofield
Monty
Student Ruth Fisher Visits Albuquerque Home This Week
Miss Ruth Fisher a University of New Mexico student visits her parents Mr and Mrs E M Fisher this week at their home in Albuquerque confirming family ties and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Fisher
University of New Mexico At
Ibuquerque
E. M. Fisher
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District Business and Professional Womans Club
Jertha Scofield
Thelma Ross
Beafhed
Merket
The
of Commerce
Rouse
Eaton
State
Olive White
Allison Loggraine
City
Georgian Silver City
James V
Beofield
Mano McKee
la Cruces
Margaret Holt
Michigan
Joanella Brown
Scofield
W. A. Ballard
Junior American Legion Auxiliary
PWA
Rebecca Lodge
Lions Club
Chases and Hall
J. 1
Wednesday Bridge Club
Special Meeting
Missionary Meeting
S.W.N.M. Livestok & Fair Association
Going Big
Southwest Livestock and Fair Association
Board of County Commissioners
Lordshure
N. and
T. Club
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