Prominent Banker Crowell Leaves Lordsburg for Douglas Promotion
The Lordsburg community and business groups honor John B. Crowell, longtime cashier of the First National Bank, who is appointed cashier of the Bank of Douglas. Crowell’s promotion follows strong support from the Chamber of Commerce Knights of Pythias and local officials. The farewell luncheon reflected gratitude and optimism for his continued success in the Southwest banking scene.
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Lordsburg
New Mexico
Arizona
First National Bank of
James 8. Douglas
Douglas
First National
Southwest
John B. Crowell
Bank of Douglas
Bank Ag
Crowell
Lordsburg Chamber of Commerce
Knights of Pythias
Methodist Church
State Banker's Association
UA. 8
Good Roads Association
Lee Highway Association
Chamber of Commerce
City Administarion
Boquet for Bursum Senator Eyes Reelection Victory
Senator H. O. Bursum of New Mexico is seen as having a strong chance to win reelection. He has worked actively in Washington for New Mexico's welfare and for the nation's interests, notably supporting wool tariff protection that benefits wool growers across parties.
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H. O. Bursum
New Mexico
Washington
el Paso Herald
Mrs Odle Visits to Check Green and White Camp Ground
Mrs J L Odle of Yuma arrives for a few days to oversee the Green and White camp ground. She is the chief owner of properties at Lordsburg and Gila Bend.
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J. L. Odle
Yuma
Lordsburg
Gila Bend
Elders of Church Hold Short July Meeting
A brief gathering of Elders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints was held Saturday July 66 1924 at 745 p m. The message promised a good gospel sermon and attendance included Mrs R A Miller and her daughter Majorie visiting from Tucson with Mrs K L Brown and Miss Mabel. Additional notes mention travel plans to Texas, Beeville, and visits with Mrs New grandmother. Miss Viola Gillard from Franklin Arizona is visiting Miss Julia Aven for a week.
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
R. A. Miller
Majorie
Tucson
K. L. Brown
Mabel
Viola Gillard
Franklin
Arizona
Julia Aven
Tunnel Entrance at Carlsbad Cave Feasibility Studied
Dr Willis T Lee leading National Geographic survey to survey an entry tunnel into Carlsbad cavern to replace a steep access. The plan aims to speed road construction and extend a highway loop from El Paso through Guadalupe Canyon to Carlsbad and back.
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Carlsbad
N. M
Willis T. Lee
National Geographic
State Line
Hille
Alont
New Mexico
Texas
el Paso
Guadalupe Canyon
Pecos Valley
White Mountains
Star Theatre Offers Week of Vintage Screens
The Star Theatre showcases a July schedule with Rogers Romance starring Rodolphe Valentino on Sunday. Monday presents Barnaby’s Grudge and The Leather Pushers with Indians La ment. A Universal Jewel plays Tuesday and Wednesday, To The Ladies a Paramount feature on Thursday and Friday, and The Ghost City with That's Rich on Saturday.
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Rogers
State Bank Examiners Maintained Office Within Budget
Santa Fe reports State Bank Examiner L B Gregg and deputies J D Herron Jr and W P Saunders kept the office operating efficiently despite bank closings and higher duties. Last year the department cut admin expenses by 1800, and fees collected matched expenditures. A separate note corrects an attribution about secretary of state records and outlines revenue from automobile licenses and migratory mortgages.
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Santa Fe
N. M
New Mexico
L. B. Gregg
J. D. Herron, Jr
W. P. Saunders
Hinkle
Gregg
Soledad ¢. Chacon
Lordsburg Route Taken by Sixty Million Dollar Telegraph Lines
Superintendent Tolbert says the Postal Telegraph and Cable Company will finish the Lordsburg link in about a week then move fifty workers to Bowie. A Steins crew will connect with Lordsburg and Bowie before heading to Casa Grande. The project threads a four wire copper ring from New York to Seattle, creating an industrial center at the camps with trucks and earth-boring gear. Tolbert expects a Lordsburg office to be established.
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L. L. Tolbert
Postal Telegraph and Cable Company
Lordsburg
Bowie
Steins
Casa Grande
New York
Seattle
Tolbert
Baseball game set for July 4 Deming versus Morenci
A 1924 Deming New Mexico letter confirms a baseball game with Morenci Avimona on July 4 at Deming grounds. Wayne Darling, manager, asks Wade B South to confirm use of facilities and promote the event in the local paper.
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Deming
N. M
Mr. Wade
South
Jordaburg
New Mexico
Morenci Avimona
Western Union
OFF FOR CAVE CREEK BY CURETONS GILBERTS AND COMPANY
The Curetons and Gilberts with Mrs Sylvia Bush and Miss Huth Chase have gone to Cave Creek to remain until after the fourth.
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Curetons
Gilberts
Sylvia Bush
Huth’ Chase
Cave Creek
Pay Your Dog Tax Now With License From Harry McKeel
Notice urges dog owners to pay the dog tax and obtain a license from Harry McKeel to receive a receipt. It warns that failure to comply may result in losing a dog.
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Harry McKeel
Deming and Juarez Duel in Double Header
Hed McMeans struck out ten for Deming while Juarez dominated the Deming lineup. a second Deming pitcher fanned five as Juarez won. Lordsburg remains in the lead.
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Hed McMeans
Deming
Juarez
Lordsburg
Methodist Church Service Notice July 6 1924
Sunday School at 10 a.m. with Geo P Jefiun as superintendent. Preaching at 11 a.m. on Spiritual Sustenance a communion service. League at 7 p.m. Preaching again at 8 p.m. on National Righteousness. Invitation to attend despite heat. Walter H Vanderpool delivers message and welcomes all.
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Jefiun
Walter H. Vander
Lordsburg Fire Dept Saves Property On Lunch Hour
Fire broke out in outbuildings behind Elmer Jones residence Monday at noon. Chief Montague and the department arrived swiftly and saved about twenty thousand dollars in value. With current equipment the fire crew can cope with most blazes and act quickly.
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Elmer Jones
Highway Garage
Montague
Visiting in Mexico mix up sparks reader letter
A Tucson reader complains that a July 1 Tucson Star item titled Visiting in Mexico incorrectly places San Louis Obispo Oakland and San Francisco in Mexico. The letter corrects geography linking Santa Monica Santa Barbara Aromas El Monte and Coast Line travel comments to proper U.S. locations.
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Tucson
Mexico
Mrs Crowell To Move To Douglas In Two Weeks
The community notes Mrs Crowell and her daughter Mary plan to relocate to Douglas in about fourteen days. The family is praised for culture and public spirit and the piece reflects wistfulness at their departure.
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Mrs. Crowell
John B. Crowell
Douglas
Clayton Family Heads to Cal for Summer Music Training
Mrs. J. S. Clayton and daughter Mildred travel to Long Beach for summer study under Olga Steve. They reside at Deane Apartments, shared with Mrs. Nat Gammon and Mrs. Wade B. Smith.
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J. S. Clayton
Mildred
Long Beach
Olga Steve
Deane Apartments
Nat Gammon
Wade B. Smith
Note from Dorothy Stenole from San Diego
A brief June 24, 1924 note from Dorothy Stenole in San Diego to Mr Holt says they are having a fine time. It adds a reminder to pay dog tax to obtain a license and receipt through Harry McKeel.
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San Diego
Cal
Mr. Holt
Dorothy Stenole
Welcome Home Crowell Replaces Bank Cashier in Douglas
The article notes Mr Crowell being elected to the cashiership of the Bank of Douglas while Frank Ry Coon returns to lead the First National Bank. Mr and Mrs Goon traveled from Albuquerque Sunday night and plan to reside locally.
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Crowell
Bank of Douglas
Frank Ry Coon
First National Bank
Goon
Albuquerque
Lordaburg
Bouthwegt
Crowelle
Prestley
Daily Vacation Bible School Closes With Public Demonstration
The Daily Vacation Bible School at the Christian Church ended its three week term on Friday June 27 with a public demonstration at evening. Classes showed their work and songs while older students presented a Bible drill. Attendance averaged over 40 per day with new enrollments daily. Forty children participated in the final program. Helpers included Mrs Sprouse of Valedon Mrs K J Wood Mrs Wood Mrs Lamb Mrs Edwards and Pastor T A Phillips.
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Mra. Sprouse
Valedon
Mra
K. J, Wood
Hache
Wood
Lamb
Edwards
T. A. Phillips
Phillips
Christian Church Plans July 6 Services and Meeting
Minister T A Phillips invites members and neighbors to Lord's Day events at the Christian Church. Bible School at 10 a m with J M Dorrance superintendent. Communion and sermon at 11 a m on "The Plea of the Christian Churches..." church dinner follows, then quarterly business meeting. Evening services at 7 p m and 8 p m with topics. Wednesday prayer and Bible study at 8 p m.
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Coweh Forum
Christian Endeavor
Tople
Jesus
Medical Treatments Listed For Several Residents
DeViOss Hospital records show Mrs. G. W. Hall of San Simon received medical treatment. J. T. Sanford of Klondike Arizona also listed for medical treatment. Deonisia Garcia of Valedon received radio treatment. Mrs. Cleve Miller of Clifton is noted for medical treatment with Mr. Greenway also listed for a minor operation in Clifton.
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G. W. Hall
San Simon
J. T. Sanford
Klondike
Arizona
Deonisia Garcia
Valedon
Cleve Miller
Clifton
Mr. Greenway
Village Hospital Improves Health of Local Residents
Mrs. W. W. Wilkerson wife of a Baptist pastor underwent a successful surgical operation and is progressing finely. J. & Sanford of Miami report Thos Cox, purper at Separ, leg amputated, doing very nicely. Mrs. Miller of Clifton receives medical treatment. RK. C. Deffinbaugh, Postal Telegraph, minor operation.
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W. W. Wilkerson
J. & Sanford
Miami
Thos
Cox
Miller
Clifton
RK. C. Deffinbaugh
Postal Telegraph
Jones Morrow Bill Provisions on Stock-Raising Lands
The act authorizes the Interior Secretary to designate unappropriated lands as stock raising areas for grazing and forage, with 640 acres needed for a family, and details suspension of entry during designation. Requirements include affidavits, applicability, and possible conversion to enlarged or ordinary homestead entries, approved June 6, 1924.
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Senate
Louae
United States of America
Canares
Secretary of the Interior
Uch
Willec
Mrs Chacon Receives Honor as Acting New Mexico Governor
A reception and tea at the New Museum mark Mrs Soledad Chacon as acting governor the first woman to hold the post since statehood. Santa Fe ladies organized the event to honor her and greetings from friends across New Mexico flowed with roses and carnations.
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Soledad Chacon
Chicken Smith Cafe Opens at Lordsburg Pool Hall
The Chicken Smith Cafe begins operations at the Lordsburg Pool Hall in a newly built setup. It started business on its first day and operates as a fresh establishment in town.
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Chicken Smith
Lordsburg
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Bursum
Mrs. Odle
Carlsbad Cave
Star Theatre Program
Santa FE News
Menis
Morenci
Wayne Darling
Wade
Lordsburg Fire Dept
Claytons
Daily Vacation Bible School
Christian Church
Chiistian Church
DeViOss Hospital
Lordsburg Hospital
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