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Lordsburg Liberal

Location

Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1936

Page

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Railroads Boom With Heavy Freight and Passenger Traffic

Lordsburg notes rail business thriving as Pacific lines run twelve east and west freights daily plus four passenger trains. The system moves large assets, requires many workers for loading, maintenance, and rail bed upkeep, and recently the Pacific Express ordered eight million dollars of new freight cars. Travel costs drop with air conditioned parlors and reduced rates.

Lordsburg Rn Pacific Uch Pacific Prui: Express Southern Pacific

Lordsburg Sees Push for Natural Gas Project

J Geiger of the State PWA and E W Oakley’s office in Fe consulted in Lordsburg with engineer C Morgan of Deming on installing natural gas. The city has passed ordinances and plans are moving. Geiger noted New Mexico will spend six million dollars on WPA projects led by UNM Albuquerque, the Supreme Court building in Santa Fe, and the Raton court home and jail project.

J. Geiger PWA E. W. Oakley Lordsburg Tucsin Company C Morgan Deming Geiger Chamber of Commerce E. M. Fisher New Mexico University of New Mexico At Albuquerque Supreme Court Sanata Fe Raton

Local Pioneer Mrs. Sara Sampson Celebrates 80th Birthday

Mrs Sara Sampson of Lordsburg marks her eightieth birthday on July 3 inviting friends to share a giant cake baked by Lordsburg Bakery Captain Simpson and wife of Paso travel to join their mother Mrs Freer who sent a birthday cake from New Jersey for the celebration.

Sara Sampson Lordsburg Captain Simpson Paso Mrs. Freer Simpson New Jersey

Gilbert Buvens A Budding Fisherman In Mogollon Mtns

Gilbert Buvens son of Dr and Mrs R E Buvens joined his father and Earle Kerr on a trip to Big Dry Creek in the Mogollon mountains. He led the party with a fine trout and is credited with catching the largest fish. The young fisherman shows promise for future sport.

Gilbert R. E. Buvens Earle Kerr Big Dry Creek Mogollon Mountains

New Federal Home Completes Five-Room Adobe Pebble Dash

Mr and Mrs T E Hall and son Henry occupy their newly finished home praised as the best yet under federal supervision. Dick Tatsch built it with an eminent inspector approving the five room adobe pebble dash house with hardwood floors except the linoleum kitchen. An electric stove and refrigerator are installed and the house will soon be settled for living.

T. E. Hall Henry Dick Tatsch

Revival Meeting at First Baptist Lords July 2 1936

The First Baptist Church of Lords invites a revival beginning Sunday July 2 1936. Rev C E Lancaster pastor of Pampa Texas will preach. Announcement to appear in the Liberal next issue. M C Moore pastor.

First Baptist Church of Lords C. E. Lancaster Pampa Texas M. C. Moore

Card of thanks for Mrs. L. A. Washburn

Acknowledges the aid and sympathy offered during the illness and death of Mrs. L. A. Washburn. Signed by Joe Roberts and family including H. C. Washurn, G. R. Franklin, C. Hale Chenowth, Jesse Washburn, C. F. Weatherby and spouses.

L. A. Washburn Joe Roberts H. C. Washurn G. R. Franklin C. Hale Chenowth Jesse Washburn C. F. Weatherby

Austin Family Homecoming From Arkansas Visit

Dr and Mrs C B Austin return from a month in Arkansas visiting Gabot Conway and Little Rock on their way to Hot Springs for mineral baths The trip marks first visit with Arkansas relatives since marriage and proved delightful The doctor benefited from rest and expects his left foot bones to heal fully after a heavy lift incident

C. B. Austin Arkansas Gabot Conway Little Rock Hot Springs Austin

Attorney Harris W. Walthall Visits Chamber Secretary

Harris W. Walthall a noted FE Paso attorney former Kiwanis president and former Lt. Governor stopped by the Chamber of Commerce secretary Tuesday afternoon on legal business.

Harris W. Walthall FE Paso Kiawanis Chamber of Commerce

WPA Relief Workers In Deming District 4 Update

Lea Rowland of New Mexico WPA reported 73 percent of the District 4 relief road work is underway from Deming. Of 4284 certified workers, 3149 are on WPA projects, 711 on private industry, 971 under other agencies, while 1135 remain unassigned due to reporting, departure, or disability.

Deming Lea Rowland New Mexico Works Progress Administrator U. S. Soil Conservation Service U. S. Army Engineering Corps State Highway Department Rowland

Lordsburg Tigers Beat Deming in Close Softball Clash

In Lordsburg the Tigers edge Deming 2 to 0 after a 0 0 tie through seven innings as Sanchez shines at bat with a two bag hit driving in Lalo for the decisive runs. The Wild Dogs overpower Deming 16 to 6 in the second game as Deming tires late. Visitors Mr and Mrs Young Bounds and Miss Joanna of Separ visited Lordsburg on Wednesday.

Lordsburg “Tigers Wild Dogs Tigers Sanchez Joe DiMaggio Lalo Art Deming Mrs. Young Bounds Miss Joanna Separ Lordsburg

Notable New Mexico Women Featured in National Biographies

The biographies include Mrs Luella Soderstrom Clark of Lordsburg active in clubs and politics and a former Hidalgo county school superintendent. Other names cited are Mrs Gerald Cassidy of Santa Fe and Mrs W F Coe of Glencoe Lincoln County NM. Clark is set to become Grand Chief of the New Mexico Pythian Sisters next year.

The Rainbow Girls Lordsburg Eastern Star

Walter A Van Horn Weds Lillian McClendon in Tucson

Walter A. Van Horn and Lil lian McClendon of Tucson Arizona married at the Burruss home Friday June 26 at 830 pm. The ceremony was by Rev Bryan Hall of the Methodist church in attendance were Miss Elaine Burruss and Mrs Chandler Hill. The bride wore blush pink net over satin brocade and a gardenia corsage. The groom wore white palm beach. Mrs Burruss wore pale blue satin with rhinestones. The couple plan to reside in Tucson where Van Horn is in wholesale produce and she works in the treasurer's office.

Walter A. van Horn Lillian McClendon Tucson Arizona Tol Burruss Bryan Hall The Methodist Church Elaine Burruss Chandler Hill Burruss White Palm Beach

Deer visit at Little Hatchet mining camp noted

In a letter from Albert FE. Bader at Little Hatchet camp to the Chamber of Commerce he recalls a 5 00 p m deer coming for water in Lordaburg and says that yesterday at 6 09 p m the same doe returned with two other deer. his dog barked yet the deer stayed and he imagines a moving pictures reel of the scene.

Chamber of Commerce Albert FE Bader Lordaburg

Ritter Lumber Company Expands Office in Lordsburg

George P. Jeffus of the W. P Ritter Lumber Company enlarged the office to 12 by 17 feet. The interiors feature celotex on floor walls and ceiling with artistically arranged coloring. The firm repainted the building and added window awnings and a drinking fountain serving 99.99 ice cold, signaling local industrial progress.

George P. Jeffus W. P Ritter Lumber Company Jeffus Lordsburg

Rainbow Girls Visit Juella Birchfield in El Paso

The Rainbow Girls enjoyed a brief visit with former member Juella Birchfield at her uncle Walter Birchfield's home in El Paso on their way home from the State Assembly at Roswell.

Rainbow Girls Juella Birchfield Walter Birchfield el Paso State Assembly Roswell

Hill and McClure Visit Las Cruces Leader Plans New Court

Honorable C. C. Hill former New Mexico gubernatorial candidate arrives in Las Cruces with F. J. McClure. Hill, noted for extensive El Paso holdings, has taken over the Broadway Court to develop a modern tourist court in Las Cruces.

C. C. Hill New Mexico F. J. McClure Las Cruces el Paso Hill Mr. 10 Broadway Court

John 8 Clark Honored as 20 30 Club President

John 8 Clark of Lordsburg becomes President of El Paso 20 30 Club at present residence with his wife and son Thomas Banks. An electrical engineer and University of Illinois graduate, he aims to promote civic improvement while he and the softball team clinched first half honors in the Service Club league.

Lordsburg John 8. Clark John H. Clark Clark el Paso Thomas Banks el Paso Herald-Post Davenport Iowa New Mexico Universiy of Ilinois New Mexico Military Institute Roswell 20 30

Shirley's Operation Helps Dancer Recover in El Paso

Secretary Holt receives Mrs. L. C. Henslee's letter from Masonie Hospital El Paso noting Shirley Henslee underwent spine straightening surgery in two places on June 24. She is reported to be doing as well as possible and may return to Lordsburg in about a month.

Holt L. C. Henslee Masonie Hospital el Paso Shirley Lordsburg

Church of Christ Pastor Brimberry Preaches Welcoming Service

A Church of Christ message invites readers to Hebrewa 10 24-25 study and worship with Bible study classes and sermons. The pastor J I Brimberry promises courteous teachers a warm welcome at 8 and 11 o'clock worship and Wednesday prayer meetings as genuine feasts of prayer and study.

Church of Christ J. I, Brimberry

Knights of Pything members advance to third rank

At the regular meeting W L Brock and Gordon L Parrar received the third rank of the order. Visitors from Douglas J C Hartner PF BE Nowland and John Slaughter assisted in the initiatory work.

Knights of Pything W. L. Brock Gordon L Parrar J.C. Hartner Pf.be. Nowland John Slaughter Douglas

Methodist Church Bryan Hall Service Schedule

Church services listed with pastorship and worship times. Church school at 0:45 A.M. Worship at 11:00 A.M. subject A Christian Citizen. Evening service at 6:00 P.M.

Cooling device promises cheap breeze for homes

A. L. Green and Son install a cooling unit that uses a small electric fan to create a cool breeze. The machine costs 10.00 to install and lasts for an indefinite period. Water runs over cloth curtains as air is forced through, producing a cool fresh effect with electrical operating costs of only a few cents per week.

A. L. Green and Son

Hall’s Swimming Pool Improves Facilities and Night Swim

Dee Halil, owner of Hall's Swimming Pool, reports extensive improvements including a right foot fence enclosing the pool electric lights enabling night swimming and upgraded dressing rooms. The pool is drained cleaned and refilled every Tuesday.

Dee Halil

Fireworks Injuries Reported In New Mexico Study

A WPA study directed by Dr. Leland Cofer reports thirty deaths and 7798 injuries from fireworks in 1935, noting two thirds occur from common firecrackers and one in ten affect eyes with many causing blindness. The New Mexico Bureau asks for injury reports from this year.

New Mexico France New Mexico Bureau of Public Health Santa Fe

Mrs Rose Drysdale Warren Recovers After Near Fatal Shooting

Rose Drysdale Warren survived a bandit’s bird shot attack at her home and has since been active downtown. Twelve pellets remaining in her body were removed during surgery at De Moos Hospital and discharged. Her right arm wound has healed, and doctors expect a full recovery in a short time.

Rose Drysdale Warren Warren de Moos Hopital Rose

Mrs EB Sport Hosts Wertenday Sewing Club

Mrs EB Sport entertained the Wertenday sewing club this week at her Hidalgo camp home, hosting neighbors and members in a cozy gathering.

EB. J. Sport Wertenday Sewing Club Aeur Hidalgo Camp

Birthday Party for June Brooks

Miss June Brooks hosted a swimming party at Halil pool Friday evening. After swimming guests returned to her home for games and refreshments, then dancing at Hidalgo Tavern. Attendees included Arlene Deckert Marion Brimberry Helen Brimberry Tomie Gee Hannah Mae Ewan Lillian McLacy Pearl Crosby Annabel Dunagan Carol Conner Maxine Allen Naomi Wood Pauline Gibson Ruth Gibson Mildred Howe June Clegg Mary Morris Leo Elms Bennie Everett David Warren George Jones Leonard Brimberry Don Kerr Harry Thistle Harber Heather Williams Lowell Jones Hugh Erwin Ewan Edwin DeMoss Elmer Jones Raymond Castle.

June Brooks Halil Miss Brook Hidalgo Tavern Arlene Deckert Separ Marion Helen Brimberry Tomie Gee Hannah MaeEwan Lillian McLacy Pearl Crosby Annabel Dunagan Animas Carol Conner Maxine Allen Naomi Wood Pauline Ruth Gibson Mildred Howe June Clegg Mary Morris Messers Leo Elms Bennie Everett David Warren of Separ George Jones Leonard Brimberry Don Kerr Harry Thistle Harber Heather Williams Lowell Jones Hugh Erwin Ewan Edwin DeMoss Elmer Jones Raymond Castle

NYA Harmonica Band Progress in Vernon Evans County

The NYA Harmonica group under Vernon Evans grows to eight members with one guitarist. Citizens may soon hear Mr Evans and his band as NYA begins supervising youth programs after state allotments arrive. Landscaping on City All Grounds advances, promising completion soon. The group thanks the Woman's club, County Commissioners, school boards, and local residents for support.

NYA Vernon Evans Mr. Evans Woman's Club

Birchfield children located with El Paso relatives

Friends report Stephen and Joella Birchfield found safe with aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Walter Birchfield at 1027 Arizona street El Paso. Stephen attends vocational school studying woodworking with interest and earnings potential.

Stephen Joella Birchfield el Paso Walter Birchfield Arizona Street

Trojan Stars Making Good

Los Angeles Times sports writer Braven Dyer praises USC 1931 national champions and their star right end Garrett Arbelbide. Arbelbide excelled at Modesto Junior College and at Laverne and will head coach Arizona State Teachers College this September. The piece expresses pride in his future success.

Los Angeles Times Braven Dyer Trojan Garrett Arbelbide Garrett Modesto Junior College Laverne Arizona State Teacher's College

Browns Travel for Albuquerque Board Meeting

Mayor and Mrs. C. L. Brown and daughters left Saturday for Albuquerque. Mr. Brown will attend the board meeting of State Barbers Senate, of which he is president.

C. L. Brown Albuquerque Brown State Barbers Senate

New Mexico Port of Entry Boards Visual Sticker Drive

The Port of Entry Board of New Mexico promotes a windshield sticker showing state highlights such as 16 Indian Pueblos 8 Million Acres of National Forests and Carlsbad Caverns to ease car inspections at ports. The initiative, supported by the Highway Department under Commissioner John D. Bingman, aims to boost tourism and streamline entry for out of state travelers.

Port of Entry Board of New Mexico C&n Carlsbad Caverns Port of Entry Board New Mexico Highway Department John D. Bingman Sunshine State

Air Conditioning System Installed at Railroad Club

The Green's Plumbing Shop and Independent Electric shop installed an air conditioning unit in the Railroad Club. The system lowered the temperature by 18 degrees and proved economical and efficient, making the club a delightfully cool place to visit. One of these systems is now being installed in the Broadway Cafe.

Railroad Club

Officers Bid Farewell to Lt King at Arizona Picnic

Animal DC Camp No 44 held a farewell picnic for Lt King who is transferring to the regular Army and will be stationed in Wyoming. The event took place at Morris Dam in Cave Creek Arizona.

Animal DC King Wyomin Morris Dam Cave Creek Arizona

Tuesday Sewing Club entertains members at Green home

Mrs. Anna Tiehle, new Tuesday sewing club member, entertained the group at Mrs. A. L. Green's home. Guests included Mrs. Hall and Mrs. C. Puller, with Mrs. George Trimble set to host next week.

Anna Tiehle A. L. Green Hall C. Puller George Trimble

Mayor at capitol discusses Lordsburg gas project and child injury

Mayor C. L. Brown of New Mexico attended meetings in Albuquerque and Santa Fe with Governor McMaing and PWA Director Oakley regarding the natural gas project for Lordsburg. His wife and children accompanied him at a hotel. Four year old Joanella Brown fell from a bed and broke her left arm above the wrist, an injury described as painful but not permanent.

C. L. Brown New Mexico Barber Commission Albuquerque Santa Fe W. H. McMaing Oakley PWA Lordsburg Joanella

Lions dominate K of P and Kids in weekly softball results

The Lions beat the K of P on Friday night and then defeated the Kids 17 to 9 on Monday. Wednesday saw Goreheads overcome the K of P 10 to 9 as Hookie DiMaggio Chenweth drove in the winning run with a crushing single to right.

Lions K. of P Kids Goreheads Hookie DiMaggio Chenweth

Lordsburg Visitors From Pride Kelly Families

Mr and Mrs BE M Pride and Mr and Mrs Merrit Kelly and daughter Betty Jean were Lordsburg visitors yesterday.

BE. M. Pride Merrit Kelly Betty Jean

Clark Family Farewell Journey to El Paso

Mrs. Luella G. Clark leaves Thursday afternoon for El Paso to take her grandson Thomas Banks Clark home after a pleasant visit with both sets of grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clark and Mr. and Mrs. McCabe.

Luella G. Clark Fl Paso Thomas Banks Clark Clark McCabe

Wood and Conner families plan Fourth of July trip

Mr and Mrs Claude BE Wood and daughter Joan join Miss Mildred Conner and Louis Conner as they depart tonight for Car!bad to spend the Fourth.

Claude BE. Wood Joan Mildred Conner Louis Conner Carl

Curetons Visit Lordsburg with Dorothy and Sons

Mr and Mrs George Cureton and their daughter Dorothy and sons James and Robert were visitors in Lordsburg yesterday.

George Cureton Dorothy James Robert Lordsburg

Bluffdale Woman Visits Uncle. Plans Return Monday

Miss Ernestine Hall of Bluffdale Texas visits her uncle T E Hall and plans to return home on Monday.

Ernestine Hall Bluffdale, Texas T. E. Hall

McCabe Couple Spotted in Lordsburg

Mr and Mrs John McCabe of Animas were seen in Lordsburg on Thursday.

John McCabe Animas Lordsburg

Animas pair W. A. Ballard and Louise Wamel seen shopping

W. A. Ballard and Miss Louise Wamel of Animas were observed shopping in Lordsburg on Thursday, indicating a routine outing by local residents.

W. A. Ballard Louise Wamel Animas Lordsburg

Simplicity as keynote in summer entertaining guide

Edwina Nolan advises a simple, personalized approach to summer parties. Plan around guests’ interests, mix casual and formal activities, and emphasize attractive, easy to prepare foods and striking table settings with varied fabrics and metals.

Rainbow Girls Visit Carlsbad Cavern During Tour

Colonel Boles reports pleasure meeting the Lordsburg party during an underground trip. He notes a circular rainbow appeared around the canyon as Rainbow Girls and other tourists entered the Cavern, admired by all for over an hour.

Boles Htolt Lordsburg Party

County Yields To Be Set By State Committee

New Mexico counties report strong turnout in the 1946 Agricultural Conservation Program. County committees aim to fill farm worksheets for full sign up to enable equitable base acre distributions and county yield setting by the State Committee.

New Mexico W. A. Wunsch New Mexico State College United States

Death of a Pioneer J. T. Parker Builder of Southwest

J. T. Parker renowned contractor and builder in the Southwest died at his Silver City home on July 1. He was the father of Alvin T. Parker and son in law of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Augustine.

J. T. Parker Southwest Silver City Alvin T. Parker J. L. Augustine

Lordsburg Visit By Commissioner R W Cure

Commissioner R W Dick Cure visited Lordsburg yesterday. The trip included meetings with local officials and community leaders to discuss regional matters.

R. W. “Dick” Cure Lordsburg Yesteray

Allotment Meeting At Deming July 13

An allotment meeting for applicants leasing Government land under the Taylor Act is called at Deming with Hidalgo County Allotment Board members K. W. Cureton P. M. Ewing Marlin Hoggett and Holmes Maddox. Applicants are urged to meet and negotiate a mutual agreement on tract land dates July 13 at Deming.

Dem Hidalgo County K. W. Cureton Board of County Commissioners P. M. Ewing Marlin Hoggett Holmes Maddox

Craven Salkeld Wedding in Anaheim

Miss Louise Kathryn Craven of Anaheim California married Laurin J Salkeld on July 1 at seven o'clock. The bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Delbert B Craven and the groom’s relation Aunt Anna and Uncle B sent telegrams to be presented after the ceremony at the Church of Christ by the officiating minister.

Louise Kathryn Craven Anaheim California Laurin J. Salkeld Delbert B. Craven B. B. Ownby Anna Church of Christ

Engbergs Entertain Amarillo Visitors at Dinner

Mr and Mrs Engberg hosted L L Travis and his three daughters Winnifred Jean and Amy Lee of Amarillo Texas Wednesday evening. Mr Travis is a top official at Banner Mining Company and he and his family plan a summer stay in California.

Joe Engberg L. L. Travis Winnifred, Jean Amy Lee Amarillo Texas Mr. Travis Banner Mining Company California

Austintoentourers Visit From Douglas Arizona

Mr and Mrs H W Austin of Douglas Arizona passed through here July 2 on a trip to Erie Pennsylvania via Texarkana Texas Gaspolis Ohio Paiw Virginia visiting friends at each stop They plan to return August 1 by way of Kansas Colorado and New Mexico loading up a full summer circuit through several states.

H. W. Austin Douglas Arizona Erie Texarkana Texas Gaspolis Ohio Paiw Kansas Colorado New Mexico

Douglas leaders on fishing trip to Mogollon mountains

Distinguished guests P. G. Beckett of Phelps-Dodge, Postmaster C. O. Rice, Mayor Dr. L. J. Tuttle, and FP. C. Kimble, a notable stockman, departed Douglas on Thursday en route to the Mogollon mountains for a fishing expedition.

P. G. Beckett Phelps-Dodge Corporation C. O. Rice L. J. Tuttle FP. C. Kimble Douglas Lordsburg Mogollon Mountains

Stores to Close The Lordsburg Business District July 4

Lordsburg leading business houses will shut for the day on July 4 as a citywide observance. Local merchants vote to suspend regular operations and reopen the next morning.

Lordsburg

Tyrone Resort Welcomes Visitors to Famous Camp

Phil Lynch resident engineer of the Tyrone camp greeted many friends on Tuesday. The Tyrone camp has become a famous state resort attracting people from across the country who enjoy rural retreats.

Phil Lynch Tyrone Camp

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