05 Jul 1963
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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1963
Page
1
Observation Post reports on local police cited tourists for traffic violations, sparking debate over revenue vs safety. Citizens argue officers should not target travelers, urging fair enforcement while noting complaints about service stations and pressure to repair vehicles.
Beginning and advanced classes for beginn ers children and adults start Monday at the Municipal swimming pool. Interested persons should contact Aaron Powell or Gary Corbell at the pool before Monday July 8. Sign up this week.
Seventy five 4 H participants competed at Hidalgo County Elimination held June 26 at Leedsburg High School and Cafetorium. Contestants showcased demonstrations in clothing, foods, general home economics, live stock, and public speaking with several blue ribbon wins and a team demonstration by Virden and Lordsburg entries advancing toward district.
Craft Builders and CP lead the Little end Pony Leagues after Tuesday results. A June 27 game between Elke and Ranch House was called due to a protest found legal and will resume before the June 28 scheduled clash. Dockum’s Piggy Bank blanked the Sheriff 11-0 while CP defeated Whitewash 8-0. LULAC crushed the Optimists 15-5. Craft Builders and Trail Mote tied 2-2. CP outlasted LILAC 10-8. Piecy Bank beat Erie 5-1 and the Optimists beat the Sheriffs 6-5 as rain loomed.
R B McAlister the Lordsburg High School principal was installed as president of the Lordsburg Lions Club at a Ladies Night event in El Charro Tuesday. Deputy Governor Edward F Schmidt installed officers including Gilbert Buvens first vice president Olen Monroe second vice president Homer Brooks third vice president Donald McGhee secretary treasurer Don Weekworth tail twister Harold Bishop Lion Jamer John Schimmel and Carl Lehman eight directors for two years with holdovers Weckworth and Rev W C Strickland remaining in their terms Bishop also serves as immediate past president.
The Silver Golf Association hosts its first annual Seniors and Juniors Golf Tournament in Silver City at Scott Park on Sunday July 7. Seniors over 50 compete in two categories with 18 hole championship and a 9 hole handicap flow, starting 8:00 AM, while Juniors under 16 play 18 holes in their own Flight, teeing at 1:00 PM with entry fees paid.
New Mexico Girls and Boys Staters urge churches to ring bells for Independence Day and invite townspeople and businesses to fly flags in a show of American heritage. Lordsburg delegates Melinda Chavez Mary Austin Pat Badgett Don Black Joe Martinez and Ronnie Stiles participate with counselor Stephanie Chase overseeing activities.
The Lordsburg Optimist Club will receive its official charter from Optimist International at a banquet July 9 at the Legion Hall. Bill Short will serve as toastmaster for members, wives, and guests. The club organized with 29 members and joins Optimist International District 19 including West Texas and New Mexico.
The U S mission announces an examination for Laboratory and Clinical Technicians in Health Research with pay from 4565 to 6675 dollars a year. Most positions are at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda Maryland with openings in other agencies and parts of the country. Full applications accepted until further notice by the Board of Examiners, NIH Bethesda 14 Maryland.
Mrs. Mary Dee Kipp, 59, died Monday at Providence Memorial Hospital in El Paso after confinement since January. Funeral 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Rayter and Maxon chapel in El Paso with Rev. W. Strickland officiating. Born April 9, 1904 to John T. and Emma Muir, she was sole child of Southwestern New Mexico pioneers. She married Rex Kipp on March 4, 1923, of the El Paso Smelter engineering family. Rex is now Hidalgo County’s representative in the state legislature. Kipp helped found the Hidalgo County Historical Society and aimed to create a local museum. She attended El Paso School for Girls and pursued finishing school in Missouri and Tennessee. Active in Eastern Star and Providence Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. (Continued on page 4).
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