Montague Tops Local Wool Market With High Prices
Hidalgo County wool growers received 15 886.67 dollars as Montague and the Boston firm Hallowell Jones and Donald bought 25 493 pounds at 22 cents cash and on consignment 64 479 pounds at 12 to 19 cents. Prices ranged 15 to 22 cents, the highest in the state to date, signaling a push to world markets and urging producers to maintain top-quality fleece for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Montague
Saime
Boston
Montague
Hidalgo County
C. F. Angell
Morgan Steamship Lanes
Ashley Lent
Steamship Lines
Largest copper sale announced in modern years
Los Angeles June 2 1933 a note from the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce describes a 28 000 000 pound copper cable contract for the Boulder Dam transmission line to Los Angeles. The partners claim Western states will supply the copper and Pacific Coast plants will fabricate it. The letter notes reciprocal trade benefits and cites rising copper values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest
Bureau of Over and Light
Los Angeles
Boulder Dam
Rockies
Pacific Coast
Siggmed
Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce
Arthur G. Arnoll
Court custodian recovers lost pocketbook on July Fourth
Albert E. Bader and wife of Hachita attended court in Lordsburg when his pocketbook containing twenty dollars and papers disappeared. The owner learned of the find when a letter from District Attorney L. P. McHaffey arrived, confirming Bailey Smith, the courthouse custodian, had recovered and safeguarded the item for the owner, a commendable act on Independence Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert E. Bader
Hachita
Bader
Court House
Mining Case Decided in Favor of Best Yet Mining Co
Judge Hay ruled for the Best Yet Mining Company in a suit by George W. Green to eject the firm from mining property. Attorneys Alvin N. White and Joseph F. Woodbury represented Green, while Joe Dailey of Albuquerque appeared for the defendant and noted city commission ties. Dailey’s first Lordsburg visit drew favorable impressions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Green
Alvin N. White
Joseph F. Woodbury
Lordsburg
H. H. Conder Visited El Paso This Week
El Paso welcomed H. H. Conder during a brief visit this week. The traveler likely conducted meetings and engagements while in the border city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Conder
el Paso
Katz Johnson or Druley Chosen as Motor Patrol
Henry Katz or Ivan Johnson of Deming or F M Druley of Silver City will be the district motor patrolmen after a state wide examination. Nineteen workers, including W R Anderson Carlsbad and K L Torney Mesilla Park, were successful. ten will be chosen after training to form a patrol of a chief and nine officers, expected to begin by August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katz, Johnson OR Druley
Motor Patrol
Henry Katz
Ivan Johnson
Deming
F. M. Druley
Silver City
W. R. Anderson
Carlsbad
M. G. Benavides
Albuquerque
Gilbert Beckner
Clayton
Phillip Coyle
Clovis
R. P. Chappell
Mountainair
F. M. Drifey
Henry Eager
Tucumcart
J. T. Godfney
Hobbs
C. A. Heath
Tucumcar
E. J. Howse
Jr. Roewell
Earl E. Irish
Ivar Johnson
Charles Massey
Gallup
Charles Miner
Santa Fe
C. J. Quintana
Taos
Castos Salas
Las Cruces
Lacey Shortridge
K. L. Torney
Mesilla Park
Hartdegen and Wilson Marked Sunray in Phoenix Union
Arthur Hartdegen and Miss Annia Evin Wilson of Phoenix were marked Sunray by Rev. T. A. Phillips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Hartdegen
Annia Evin Wilson
Phoenix
Arizona
T. A. Phillips
Juvenile G P A Plans Mogollon Trip from Airport Meet
At a meeting held at the airport the Juvenile G P A decided to take its members on a trip with Big Horn G P A to the Mogollon mountains next week. They plan to leave Tuesday July 11 and be away for a few or five days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Horn
Behrens and Miss Schinider Wed in La Gnamge Texas
Al Behrens and Miss Paulene Schinider of La Gnamge Texas wed Saturday July 1 at the local courthouse with Judge C W Mamsalits officiating. The couple stayed several days at the Ownby hotel after the ceremony. Behrens leads Co 805 C C C based in Safford Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Behrens
Paulene Schinider
la Gnamge
Texas
C. W. Mamsalits
Ownby Hotel
Mr. Behrens
Safford
Arizona
Funeral train carries relatives to Silver City burial
Mrs. A J Reling and Mrs R F Gibson of Los Angeles travel on July 4 en route to Silver City for the funeral of Bert C Gilbert of Silver City who died in Chicago. His remains were sent home for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Reling
Mir. Ant Mire
R. F. Gibson
Los Angeles
Silver City
Bert C Gilbert
Chicago
Dewey McGrath Culberson Invited to Lion’s Program
The Silver City Independent reports singer Dewey McGrath Culberson has been invited to perform on the Lion’s International program in St. Louis from July 11 to 14. President Charles H. Hutton, impressed by her at a Silver City Lion’s banquet, requested her participation in the convention entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver City
Dewey McGrath Culberson
St. Louis
Charles H. Hutton
George W Hartner Dies, Lordsburg Leader and Mason
Obituary for George Wesley Hartner longtime Lordsburg mayor probate judge and civic leader. Survived by widow Mims May Manner five daughters and son Pressly of Detroit with many relatives. Funeral held at the Methodist church with Knights Templar and Knights of Pythias rites and floral tributes reflecting his fraternal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wesley Hartner
Lordsburg
Hidalgo County
Counsebor
Earth
S. M. Mime
J. G. Moir
Deming
Knights Templar
Grand Lodge
A. P F
A. M
H. H. Comer
Mims
Pressly
Detroit
Michigan
Willard E. Holt
E. M. Fisher
Earle Kerr
O. M. Parks
Thomas Litster
Eugene Blech
B. B. Smith
Harry Rosenstein
Three appointees named to veterans rating board
District Judge George W. Hay of Silver City joins Judge M A Otero Jr of Santa Fe and Gen H A Ingalls of Roswell on a new rating board for disability compensation appeals. The group, with two Veterans Bureau officials, will operate from Albuquerque and begin work soon, with Hay adjusting court duties to serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Hay
Silver City
United States
Bromeon M. Cutting
M. A. Otero, Jr
Santa Fe
Gen. H. A. Ingalls
Roswell
Veterans Bureau
Albuquerque
Hay
Fort Bayard
Veterans Hospital
Butch Nicholson Joins W P Hills Grocery Meat Dept
J A Buc Nicholson will work in the meat department of W P Hall's Grocery and Market after accepting a position Wednesday morning. He brings broad experience in handling all kinds of meats and is well known to residents of the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. “Buc” Nicholson
W. P. Hall
Nicholson
Vacation School At Methodist Church Sees Sixty Enrolled
The vacation school of religion at the Methodist Church under Pastor S. M. Mima has progressed for two weeks with more than sixty pupils. The program ends Friday with a picnic for pupils and families at the Siler City road site, meeting at the church at three. Closing exercises Sunday at eight feature department samples. Sunday school at 9:45 and morning service at eleven on the topic Out of Doors With the Bible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansual Place
Siler City Road
Claude Fuller
Police Chief Debuts New Chevrolet Sedan With Family
Chief of Police Oscar Alten and his family ride in a state of the art Chevrolet sedan purchased through Evane Chevrolet Company of Deming, showcasing the city’s new car for official use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Alten
Evane Chevrolet Company of
Deming
Holt Made Member World War Birds Internationale
Willard FE Holt was made an honorary member of the World War Birds Internationale due to his aviation interest. Lieutenant Howard W. French and Lieutenant Owen W. Lazenby conferred the honor on the NAA Governor of New Mexico during a visit to the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard FE. Holt
World War Birds Internationale
Howard W. French
Miami
Florida
Owen W. Lazenby
NAA
New Mexico
Thanks for your support in our hour of sorrow
The Hanner family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy and thoughtful deeds during their time of mourning for Mrs. Geo. W. Hanner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Hanner
Jack Kerr Surprises Grandmother During Texas Visit
Jack Kerr and his mother are visiting relatives in Texas. He dressed as a book agent to surprise his grandmother Mitler who wasn’t expecting books. The ruse backfired as she wasn’t in the market, but the moment led to a happy reunion with Jack now taller than his father by about two inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Kerr
Texas
Jack
Mitler
Navy planes land at Lordsburg Airport on July 3
A squadron of five Navy planes landed at Lordsburg Airport in the evening of July 3 and remained overnight under the command of Lieut. Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Lordsburg
Lieut
Frederick
Sheriff Conner Receives New Ford V 8 Sedan
Sheriff C. A. Conner on July 4 took delivery from Reliable Motor Co. of a Ford V 8 sedan with puncture proof tires. The sheriff says the car will curb crime by reducing tire vandalism and cut county operating costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Conner
Ford “V
C. A. Conner
Reliable Motor Co
Japanese Party at Methodist Vacation School
A Japanese party hosted by the Primary Department Thursday morning featured children in colorful kimonos and decorated caps. Hosts welcomed guests at the tea tables while others served wafers and punch. Rev. Hughes and Rev. Wels joined as honored guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
T. F. Hughes
Phoenix
Joe Wels
Duncan
Arixana
Lordeburgr
Rows
Woman's Missionary Union Meeting at Mrs Moore Home
The W M U of Baptia church held its regular weekly gathering Wednesday at Mrs M C Moore's home. Attendees included Mesdames Kerr Sykes Lynn Gass and hostel. Ice tea and cakes were served after the lesson from St John 18 Chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. U. of Baptia Church
M.C. Moore
Tom Kerr
Christain
Sykes
Lynn
Gass
St. John
Dance at White Signal Wednesday Night
A dance will be held at White Signal on Wednesday night July 12 with music by the Rodeo Cowboys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Signal
Rodeo Cowboys
Indoor Outdoor League Night games draw crowds amid rain postponement
The Indoor Outdoor League enjoyed strong attendance and exciting play though Monday night action was delayed by rain. Box scores for the week follow, detailing results from recent games and performances.
Air-Cooled Dining Cars Boost Comfort in Warm Weather
Southern Ternfic Company begins air conditioned dining cars as summer returns. Trams were removed steder Geldon and Sunset while pre cooling of sleeping cars starts at terminals. Automatic thermostat controls circulate cooled air with humidity, using portable window devices to chill interior air and spray ice water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific Company
Southern Ternfic Company
Today
St. Overland
Geldon State
Sunset
Terminal Paints
Pacific Coast
Cer
Lordsburg High School Representative Marquis Smith Receives Local Support
Citizens of Lordsburg pledge funds to send Marquis Smith as the town’s high school representative in the New Mexico High School band bound for the World’s Fair in Chicago. Marquis departs Sunday for Santa Fe and will join the band in Las Vegas for practice with local sponsors and supporters listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Marquis Smith
Lordsburg High School
New Mexico
Chicago
the Union
W. P. Birchfield
Poe-Scott Motor Co
E. L. Jones
Neely Murwalis
Piggly Winely
Max Epstein
Broadway Cafe
BR. A. Palm
A. L. Green
A.V. Brown
Kerr
Richand
Tatech
First National Bank
A. Cweto
Marquis
Santa Fe
Las Vegas
Ball-Waddle Wedding Surprises Friends in Local Ceremony
L H S graduate and district attorney staff stenographer Miew Lowese wed Thon Waddle an employee of Campbells Bakery. Rev 8 Mire conducted the Methodist parsonage ceremony with Ira Conner and David Wright as witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miew Lowese Ball
L. P. Me Halffey
Thon Waddle
Campbells Bakery
Methodist Parsonage
8. M. Mire
Ira Conner
David Wright
Visitors from Silver City and nearby towns fill Lordsburg
Attorney and Mrs. W. B. Walton of Silver City visited Lordsburg on Monday. E. O. Wogstad and Judge F. E. Payne traveled between El Paso Virden and nearby ranches. Several locals including Malcom Barton and families, Frank and Lewis Croom, and Mr. and Mrs. Shumaker hosted and visited in towns along with friends spending the 4th at nearby ranches and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Walton
Silver City
Lordsburg
FE. C. Payne
Virden
Tom Reed
Evan Atus
Sheffield
Steins
Webe
Frank and
Lewis Croom
Animas
Mire
Chas. Comner
S. H. Sandel
el Paso
Fred Gilman
Albuquerque
Frank Weldon
Demting Tuesday Visitors Include Local Notables
Mr and Myre O My Parks visited in Demting Tuesday along with Senator and Mire. Lee Brown at wood and Mr and Mrs Elbert Jones were visitors in Las Cruces Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. and Myre
O. My Parks
Demting
Lee Brown Atwood
Elbert Jones
Las Cruces
Pearl Evelyn Dall Weds Green Bay Dean of Hoys
Pearl Evelyn Dall, longtime Home Economics instructor in Lordsburg, wed Edward P. Waterstreet, Green Bay High School Dean of Boys. The ceremony in Las Cruces was followed by a wedding reception at the Melotosh home. The couple planned a honeymoon at Ruidoso Caverns and brief trips to Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Washington, and Wascomin, with visits to the Century of Progress Exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Evelyn Dall
Lordsburg
EF. D. Melotosh
Melntosly
Ruidoso
Caverns
Olt Mexico
Green
Grand Canyon
Yellowstone National Park
W. Mies
Union Igh
Las Cruces
New Mexico State College
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Chamber of Commerce
Hartdegen-Wilson
Behrens, Schnider
BIG Lion
George Wesley Hanner
Carrolton
Georgia
Pythias
Blue Lodge
Biome Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Veterans Commission
Butch” Nicholson
W. P. Hill’s Grocery
Holt Made
Member
Internationale War Birds
Woman's Missionary Union
Noche
Dodgers Er
Warren
Dodgers
R. Clark
Yankeeeewweenenee
Jordan
Athletice
Martin
Athletics
Olmey
Yanks
Jeffus U 'T
Conner
Chate
Seeereene
Jordan Martin
G. Fuller
Laurams
M. Fuller
Dunaygan
Jones
Eeeebeeene
H Giants AB
Kerreeeeereeene
Evans
Cee Ewenmertn Paarke N. Burkeeeeennerene
Austin Eee
Rasoe
Sheallberg
U. S. Conner
Pirier Ee
Warren Eeve
Sullivan
Wadden Ae Total Ve
Gare Oh
Gale Cee
Olney Eeereret Weeware
M. Conner Moon
Goks
Pet. Wood Eeeba Ewan Weewe
Gianty
Lordsburg's High School
E. O. Wogstad
KR. W. Cureton
Hie Ranch
Malcom Barton
Mire. Pard Rogen
Malcom
Akwmogordo
Walter Dunagan
Ivanca and
Ethel Pearl
Willcox
Carol Conner
Red Rock
Miary Hackett
Arémas
Shumaker
FE. O. Wogstad
Lucille Tirendt
Cureton Ranch
Green Bay
Dean OF
Hoys
Tom Cox
Morened
Ariz
Nat Gammon
Patty Lewis
Ralph Clark
Ed Clark
Cohen
Mir
Ray Childers
L. P. McHalffey
Mrs
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