Deming Woman Killed. Suspect Jesus Romero Captured
Martina Navarro was shot and killed by Jesus Romero who then turned the gun on her sister Mesa but wounded her. Sheriff Cavin held Romero in custody after a daytime search, with a first degree murder charge filed. The hearing will occur once Mesa’s condition is updated. Romero had been warned to stay away from the Navarro home. Funeral services were held at the Navarro residence on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martina Navarro
Jesus Romero
Mesa
Cavin
Romero
Hidalgo County
John Cavin
Marcus Neelly
Navarro
Rodeo
Russell
George Cox
Rhode Island
Lewis Ellison
I. B. Richards
Richards
C. R. Gobble
A. D. Lee
Erfex Sells Itself to a Service Station
Ray Edington, agent for the hex refrigerator, stopped for gas between Deming and Las Cruces. A station owner claimed to be a Superfex dealer and agreed to install a refrigeration unit after recognizing Edington. The machine was delivered and checked in soon after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ERFEX
Ray Edington
el Paso
Deming
Las
Edington
Ray
Benedict
Operaor
Superfex
Returned to Nashville in mixed travel notice
Mrs. Charles L. Sanders with Mrs. Charlotte and Geraldine travel by attorney E. Forr anders returning Saturday from Nashville. They plan a stop in Carlsbad Caverns and a day or two at the Texas Den. Forrest will stay in Nashville with his ts for about 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Sanders
Charlotte
Geraldine
E. Forr@anders
Nashville
Carlsbad Caverns
Texas den
Forrest
Colbath and Dolle Arrive from San Antonio to Oversee Interests
Charles Colbath and Dolle arrived from San Antonio to attend to Colbath's affairs. Colbath has been in San Antonio for some time and has completely recovered his health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Colbath
Dolle
Santonio
Mr. Colbath
San Antonio
Comedy with Music at the Palace Theatre
The Holy Terror comedy with music comes to the Palace Theatre Tuesday and Wednesday. Jane Withers leads the cast with Leah Ray and Anthony in a tale of a stern commander’s daughter who pursues and subdues a string of disturbances ending with a thwarted theft. Director James G. oversees the production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir
Palace Theatre
Jane Withers
Anthony In
Leah Ray
James G
Sales Tax Man J B Work Conducts Official Duties
J B Work of the sales tax division Bureau of Revenue operates in Hidalgo Dona Ana Grant Sierra Iro and Catron counties on official business this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Work
Bureau of Revenue
Hidalgo
Dona Ana
Grant
Sierra
Iro
Catron Counties
Raynetta and Mrs Edington Visit Downtown
Raynetta, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Edington, visited downtown on Monday afternoon to pay compliments at the chamber of commerce and to share a patriotic mood with local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Edington
Chamber of Comee
T Raynette
When's Your Birthday Comedy at the Palace
A third rate fighter and an astrologically themed roster take center stage in When's Your Birthday a comedy at the Palace next Thursday and Friday. The cast includes Joe Brown Marian Marsh and Fred Festine with director Harry Beau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Brown
Marian Marsh
Fred Festine
Harry Beaufica
Broadway of America Directors Meet in El Paso
Broadway of America directors gathered at the Hilton El Paso with President Henry M Branley and officers from Dallas San Diego and New Mexico. They approved 100000 maps 25000 hotel guides and discussed routes with New Mexico backing an alternate Tucson to Gila Bend option. Chief Tom Lackland welcomed delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway of America
Hilton Hotel
el Paso
Henry M Branley
Dallas
San Diego
Arkansas
New Mexico
Claude Herdon
Las Cruces
Willard E. Holt
Lordsburg
Ray Edington
Stanley
American Automobile Association
United States
E. Flecher
B. of A
Tucson
Gila Bend
Arizona
Tom Lackland
Surprise Shower Honors New Bride in Animas
Mrs Frank Crooms hosted a surprise miscellaneous shower for Mrs Lewis Garcia at Mrs A T Johnson’s home in Animas last Saturday afternoon. Guests included Mrs J H Moorehead Mrs Ed Bellah and many others with games dish towels prizes awarded and cake and punch served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Animas
Frank Crooms
A. T. Johnson
Lewis Garcia
Retha Johnson
Crooms
Eades
Chas Conner
Mrs
Cox
Palace July Film Lineup Promises Star-Studded Shows
The Palace Theatre unveils a packed July program with stars including Jean Harlow Nelson Eddy Kay Francis Ian Hunter and Gene Autry. Highlights feature double bills Racketeers in Exile Trapped by, You Live Only Once and Wing of the Morning, plus Dick Tracy serials each Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Theatre
the Black Legion
Phil Regan
Evelyn Venable
Universal News
Jean Harlow
Robert Taylor
Jane Withers
Joe E. Brown
Marian Marsh
Clark Gable
Wallace Berry
Jeanette MacDonald
Nelson Eddy
Annabella
Henry Fonda
Billy March
Henry Watson
Penrod
Sam
Kay Francis
Ian Hunter
Sylvia Sidney
Park Avenue
George O'Brien
Beatrice Roberts
Frances Langford
Merele Oberon
Brian Aherne
Anton Walbrook
Elizabeth Allan
Ann Sothern
Gene Raymond
Dick Tracy
Death of Carle Griffin in swimming pool accident
The body of Carle Griffin brother of a former Liberal employee was sent to Deming for burial in the Griffin lot. He died after diving into a swimming pool and striking a sandbar, breaking his neck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carle Griffin
Liberal
Deming
Griffin
Moon of Hatch Visits Lords Burg on Thursday
Moon of Hatch traveled to Lordsburg to visit on Thursday, meeting local officials and engaging with residents during a brief stop in the burg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moon of
Hatch
Lordsburg
Entering a Car Gracefully Says Gracie Barrie
Gracie Barrie, Broadway singer in The Show is On, demonstrates a simple method to enter a car gracefully. She advises entering on the correct side and using the matching foot to pivot smoothly into the seat, claiming many awkward entrances come from the wrong foot first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gracie
Gracie Barrie
Miss Barrie
Broadway Hudson and
California visitor in Kansas summer social circuit
Mrs Gr Rows and party arrived from California this week en route to Kansas to spend part of the summer with her mother. She was the guest of Mr and Mrs Nat Gammon of Hotel Hidalgo and received numerous social courtesies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gr. Rows
California
Kansas
Nat Gammon
Hotel Hidalgo
Billy Shelly Sails to Santa Fe With Senat or Atwood
Billy Shelly travels to Santa Fe on Wednesday with Senat or Atwood to visit his brother for a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Shelly
Senator Atwood
Santa Fe
Methodist Church Bryan Hall Service Schedule
Church School at 9 45 worship at 11 00 with sermon How Does God Reveal Himself Epworth League 6 00 evening service 8 00 titled Amos Worships an Angry God Prayer Service Wednesday 7 30 Pastor Bryan Hall conducts services and classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church School
Epworth League
Amos
Travis Family Vacation Plans to Los Angeles
Mr and Mrs L L Travis along with Misses Winifred Jean Amylee Travis and their cousin Miss Imogene Aj ax arrived from Amarillo Wednesday afternoon and will depart for a two month vacation in Los Angeles returning to Amarillo in time for school
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Travis
Winifred
Jean
Amylee Travis
Imogene Ajax
Amarillo
Los Angeles
Van Meter Couple Heads West Benign Travel Note
Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Van Meter left Tuesday for California. Joe Scott left Thursday to visit his mother in Garvis Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac van Meter
California
Joe Scott
Garvis, Oklahoma
Hidalgo County Home Demonstration Clubs Report Busy Year
Home Demonstration Clubs across Hidalgo County report active schedules with poultry and home improvement projects. Members from Animal Rodeo Valley View Straton and others plan demonstrations, tours, and a July 24 fashion revue in Lordsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hidalgo County
Robertson's Food Market Set to Open Saturday
Robertson's Food Market will officially open Saturday morning after a week of partial operation. Dudley Robertson leads the staff with John Robertson and Leonard Brimberry. sandwiches coffee and iced tea will be served all day and prices displayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley Robertson 4
Robertson Pood
Dudley Roberttson
John Robertson
Dudley
Leonard Brimberry
Robertaon Food Market
MOTORIST HOLIDAY AIDED BY PRE-TRIP CAR CHECKS
Three day Fourth of July holiday boosts weekend travel as thousands plan trips. WM Townsend notes high demand for maps and showroom inquiries. Motorists are urged to have cars checked before departure with quick inspections of tires belts radiator lights oil filter battery to prevent delays and ensure smooth travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM Townsend
Patriotic Youth Program At Church Of Christ
The article reports a Church of Christ youth program with 706 points by Christians led by Juanita Wellman and 900 points by Endeavors led by Anna Beth. Next Sunday’s July Fourth theme Patriots in the Making is led by Hubert Wellman with a sunset supper to follow and invites youths aged ten to fifteen to attend. Older folks are welcome to listen on Sunday evening at 7:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juanita Wellman
Anna Beth
Hubert Wellman
Church of Christ
Kelly Flaska Wedding Announced In New Mexico
Beautifully engraved invitations announce the June marriage of Miss Laura Lucille Kelly to Norman John Flaska of Albuquerque. He is the son of the assessor of Bernalillo County and a prominent state political leader. A Governor Clyde Tingley gift platter appears among wedding presents. Laura is the youngest daughter of Deming residents Mr and Mrs C J Kelly and sister of Mrs Mary Elizabeth Kelly Sipple of Peoria Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Lucille Kelly
Norman John Flaska
Albuquerque
Bernaldo County
Clyde Tingley
C. J. Kelly
Deming
Mra
Mary Elizabeth Kelly Sipple
Peoria
Ilinois
The
Bailey Smith Maintains Court Yard Beauty This Summer
Bailey Smith has kept the court yard green and attractive with healthy trees grass and flowers showing evident care. His work reflects consistent maintenance and thoughtful landscaping throughout the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey Smith
Santa Fe Visit By Farle Kerr Noted Tax Official
Farle Kerr head of the income tax department is in Santa Fe for a four day visit. He mentions Mrs Kerr drove to California on the first day covering 655 miles at 21 miles per gallon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farle Kerr
Income Tax Department
Illinois visitors extend stay in Lordsburg
Mrs. Mary H Marshall and daughters Marjorie and Dorothy of Oak Park Illinois are spending a brief period in Lordsburg. Mrs. Marshall is a niece of the late William Charles at Steins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
H. .Marshall
Marjorie
Dorothy
Oak Park
Ilinois
Lordsburg
Marshall
William Charles
Steins
Lordsburg Hidalgo Library Acquires The Blue Eagle from Beg Forth
The Lordsburg Hidalgo Library adds a new book The Blue Eagle from Beg Forth by Hugh Johnson to its shelves. Donations from Mrs. Paul Brown are gratefully acknowledged as many more books arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Eagle
Hugh Johnson
Paul Brown
Mrs Abelbide Visits Family Of West Athletes
Mrs. J. J. Abelbide of Los Angeles, mother of athletes Garrett and Ollie Arbelbide, is visiting her parents Dr. and Mrs. J. G. Egon and brother R. A. Egon and family in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Abelbide
Los Angeles
The
West
Garrett and
Ollie Arbelbide
J. G. Egon
R. A. Egon
Miss Lola Visits Hatch Family Home
Jane Graham of Hatch is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Smith, joining Miss Lola for a casual social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Lola
Jane Graham
Hatch
Mrs. R. P. Smith
Texaco Test Fleet Night Stop in Lordsburg on July 6
Texaco Test Fleet of 14 1937 model cars will halt in Lordsburg during a 26 000 mile tour of all states. The event includes a photo car and data collection on engine wear fuel use anti knock and vapor leakage with drivers observers mechanics and Texaco officials aboard. Local arrangements planned with a greeting by the Mav erick band and New Mexico officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texaco
Lordsburg
United States
Union
Lordeburg
Chevrolet
Plymouth
Pontiac
Studebaker
Ear Plane
LaSalle
Fach Automobile
Mmn & Deing
Oreek
Profemor Mearns
New Mexico
Abb Pields
Chambers
L Bt Robinson
Hilter-Walker Company
Hairdressers Hold District Meeting
A district meeting for hairdressers beauty culturists and shop owners was held at the Harker Tavern on Sunday June 27 1937. The gathering discussed and set a price for beauty work under a new state law with licensed operators protected and unlicensed practices punishable by license revocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harker ‘Tavern
Club Hosts Delights With Fruit Salad and Refreshments
Mrs. F. H. Singer hosted a club gathering on Tuesday. Refreshments included fruit salad wafers and ice cream. Guests were Mrs. Oliva Wells Dorothy McInnis Mary Allison Dorothy Singer and members Mesdames Bryan Hall G Trimble J B Allen Elbert Jones Charles Fuller P M MecInnia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Singer
Mesdames Bryan Hall
G. Trimble
J. B Allen
Elbert Jones
Charles Fuller
P. M MecInnia
Oliva Wells
Dorothy McInnis
Mary Allison
Dorothy Singer
Gwartney Family Welcomes Fine Son in Moscow Colorado
Word from Moscow Colorado reports Mr and Mrs Ralph Gwartney greet a fine son born Friday Grandma Janie and Auntie Florence celebrate the arrival with family notes from the town’s community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Colorado
Ralph Gwartney
Janie
Florence
Home From Honolulu Anita Clayton Visits Islands
Miss Anita Clayton recently returned from a summer trip to Honolulu with her uncle and aunt. She traveled from the University to San Francisco and then to the islands, spending six days on the islands after a five day ocean voyage each way, and speaks highly of the Pacific possessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita Clayton
Honolulu
University
San Francisco
Pacific
The Good and the Best Citizen House Church Sermon
A Church of Christ service led by J. J. Brimberry invites readers to a Lord's Day sermon on citizenship and virtue. Bible School at 10:00 A M, Morning Worship at 11:00 A M, and Evening Worship at 8:00 P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Mr and Mrs Harry Gale Travel Between Hurley and Bilver City
Mr and Mrs Harry Gale spent Sunday and Monday in Hurley and Bilver City visiting friends and sightseeing, returning home Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Gale
Hurley
Bilver City
American Legion Dance Saturday Night
The American Legion will host a big ball on July 3 with the Pete Val Verde orchestra of Deming providing music. The previous dance was well attended and featured ribbons given by girls to some boys who bought tickets. the Legion will return the ribbons upon request to the manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
The
Pete Val Verde
Deming
Legion
Indian Hotel Guests Named From Lame Deer Area
Guests at the Hotel Hidalgo included Mat potted Wolf and John tand from Lame Deer Montana accompanied by J Q tewart of Sheridan Wyoming and C A Piatness of Lame Deer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Hidalgo
Mat Potted Wolf
John @tandin- Timber
Lame Deer
Montema
J. Q.tewart
Gheridan
Wyoming
C A. Piatness
Harriet Jane Chase Visits Town With Family
Harriet Jane Chase, 14 months old, visits downtown with her mother and grandmother Mrs. M Chase and Mr Claste Bell and Mrs Ruth Wheeler from California. They meet many locals at the drug store before the California relatives leave for Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Jane Chase
Peter Chase
Grandma
M. Chase
California
Claste Bell
Ruth Wheeler
Los Angeles
Oldest and youngest county officers noted at Roswell meeting
At the Roswell gathering of county clerks and treasurers it was noted that Eddy County Treasurer HR. Christian was the oldest officer present and Hidalgo County Clerk Eleanor F. Chocran Mims was the youngest officer in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
HR. Christian
Eddy County
Mims
Eleanor F. Chocran
Hidalgo
W M A meets at Mrs Pierce home this week
The W M A of the Baptist Church gathered at Mrs Marvin Pierce’s home. Present were Mesdames Sem Cha Pence Robt Corbel Corbell and the hostess. After the lesson, refreshments of fruit salad toasted cheese sandwiches and tea were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. A. of the Baptist Church
Mra
Marvin Pierce
Corbel
Corbell
A Good Omen Nebeker Visits as a Signal of Hope
A. CG. Nebeker, a nationally known engineer, is described as a good omen by observers. His presence is seen as a positive sign for the situation and its prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. CG. Nebeker
Leading Stores to Close All Day on July 5th
According to Chamber of Commerce information all leading stores will close all day July 5 the legal holiday. Service stations and cafes are exempt from the closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
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Esus Romero
Mack
OY Raynette
Down Town
V Peterson
George Godfrey
Herbert Strange
Major Thompson
Wyatt Anderson
E. L. Wright
Ellison
Peterson
James Moorehad
Moorehead
Valley View Home Demonstration Club
Charles Weatherby
Virden
Flossie Donaldson
May Lunt
Virgie Payne
Helen Tenny
Rowena Richardson
Lenore Richins
Straton Club
J. W. Stewart
Sowhey
Gardens
Mae Pascoe
Jack McKane
Westley Garcia
Mesdames L. C Been
Earnest Vinson
Joe Sullivan
Olive B. Cruse
Tom Pendleton
4-H Clothing Club
Methodist Church
Pauline Wright
Cloverdale
Robertson's
Saturady
Kelly-Flaska
Court Yard
Illinois
Lordsburg Hidalgo Library
N, and
T. Club
Daddy Ralph
J. J. Brimberry
Harriet Jane Downtown
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