Legionaire-K P Picnic A Grand Fourth Of July Event
The American Legion and Knights of Pythias sponsored a July Fourth picnic in Wood Canyon north of Lordsburg attracting about four hundred Legionaires Knights of Pythias Boy Scouts service men and families. Pard Rogers led the beef and mutton barbecue with salad pickles rolls iced lemonade and without issue. Afternoon diversions included softball horseshoes and darts with Ruth Galanti praised as a pitcher and F M Brickley as referee. Donors of meat included George H Cureton L P McHalffey Jr K P H G Adams Marlin Hoggett and W H Walter each contributing beef or mutton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Canyon
Lordsburg
American Legion
Knights of Pythias
Legion
Boy Scouts
Pard Rogers
Ruth Galanti
F. M. Brickley
George H. Cureton
Legionaire
L. P. McHalffey, Jr. K. P
H. G. Adams
Marlin Hoggett
W. H. Walter
Legionaires
Fisher's Hardware donation to Lordsburg firemen
In Lordsburg New Mexico on June 22 1944 Fisher's Hardware sends a check for 7.50 to the Lordsburg Fire Department Chief J H Baxter as appreciation for the theatre fire response. The letter expresses thanks and a wish to contribute more in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
New Mexico
Fisher's Hardware
Ry F. M. Fisher
Unfinished Sermon Aims at Heart For Church Members
Methodist Church announces Sunday sermon by Pastor Franklin R Poage titled The Unfinished Sermon with theme Steadfast In Faith Cheerful Hope. He urges parishioners to attend services after several absences and notes junior Bible class led by Mrs Thorp and growing attendance of children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorp
Mr. Brickley
Franklin R. Poage
Navy WAVES Seaman Completes Training at Hunter College
Hulal a Hernandez Seaman first class daughter of Mr and Mrs Iberto Hernandez has finished basic training and indoctrination at the Naval Training School for WAVES Hunter College New York City She is transferred to the Naval Medical Center Bethesda Maryland for duty Hernandez enlisted in the WAVES in March through the Navy recruiting station at Albuquerque A graduate of Cardinalsburg High School she was employed in the armed forces prior to enlistment Other relatives in uniform include Andres Hernandez Ramon Hernandez Manuel Martinez and Antonio Diaz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hulal A Hernandez
U. S. Naval Women’reserve
Iberto Hernandez
Naval Training Hool
Hunter Ollege
New York City
Seaman Maner
Naval Medical Center
Bethesa
Maryland
Mise Hernandez
YAVES
Theavy
Alburque
Ardsburg
Navy
Andres Herandez
Ramon Hernandez
Manuel Martinez
Pfentonio Diaz
Navy Accepts 17 Year Old John Czarneck at Santa Fe
John L. Czarneck, 17, of Lordburg, was accepted by the U. S. Navy on June 29 at the main recruiting station in Santa Fe. He volunteered through Silver City Navy recruiting station and was sworn in as apprentice seaman. He was released to inactive duty for ten days before transfer to the naval training station.
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John L. Czarneck
Lordburg
U. S. Navy
Santa Fe
Naval Service
Silver City
Naval Training Station
Wopstad Promoted to Lt Colonel in U S Signal Ops
The long time resident Set. Ever tt O Wopstad has been promoted to Lt Col in the U S Signal Ops. His wife is the former Miss Dollie Pent of the local post office The news was sent to Mrs W F Winters and other Wopstads friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Set
Evertt O. Wopstad
Lordsburg
U. S
Dollie Pent
W. F. Winters
Wogstads
Las Croces
Col. Fountain
Mescalere
Dons Ana County
Masonic Lodge
Lac Crucellans
Col. Pountate
Picnic and Weiner Roast Delights Local Guests
A Monday night delight featured a picnic and weiner roast with Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Bowman, Mr. and Mrs. A. Bowman, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bowman, Pfe. Grant, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hud, Misses David Warren and Mrs. John Bradford among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Bowman
A. B. Bowman
Frank Bowman
Pfe
Grant An
Paul Hud
A. B. Warren
David Warren
Oldest Inhabitant Sarah Simpson Turns 88 on July 4
Laordsburg’s oldest resident, Mrs. Sarah Simpson, celebrated her 88th birthday one day before Independence Day. Close friends visited her home bringing ice cream and cake while a testimonial list was signed by Mesdames S. M. Chase, John T. Muir, R. B. Ownby, J. L. Wells, A. L. Green, G. W. Trimble, W. P. Hill, John Kerr, L. L. Cotton, Col. John T. Mui, Col. Willard F. Holt, Piddie Clark, Mrs. Green’s grandson, Mrs. George Stokes assisted.
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Sarah Simpson
Laordsburg
Simpson
S. M. Chase
John T. Muir
R. B. Ownby
A. L. Green
G. W. Trimble
W. P. Hill
John Kerr
L. L. Cotton
John T. Mui
Willard F. Holt
Piddie Clark
Green
Mra Simpson
George Stokes
Cloverdale And Annas Communities Bond Drive Dance
Saturday July 1 Cloverdale and Annas communities held a dance at Cloverdale school to support Hidalgo county bond quota. English family provided the music. Bonds sold totaled 4000 dollars and 17.52 dollars were subscribed to the Red Cross. Mrs. R R Ellison and Mrs Eva Pendleton Henderson sponsored the event with community cooperation.
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Cloverdale
Annas
Hidalgo County
Red Cross
R. R. Ellison
Eva Pendleton Henderson
Lordsburg Hidalgo Library Board Meeting Notes
The Lordsburg Hidalgo Library board met on Monday June 5 with members present. They voted to buy fifty dollars in War Bonds and accepted a donation of thirty volumes from Sgt and Mrs Pelton. New titles include So Long Ago Best Detective Stories Flutes Of Shanghai Whistling Lad Quick Triggers Anna and King Of Siam Ox Bow Incident Yankee Thunder Lassie Come Home Heidi's Children You're Only Human Once Dirigo Point Life and Death Of Little Jo A Bee In Her Bonnet Leave Her To Heaven Prodigal Women Bowl Of Brass They Shall Not Sleep and Three Readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg-Hidalgo
Hazel Buvens
Matilde Johnson
Berta Rountree
Pearl Gauthier
Sgt
Pelton
Lordsburg
Anna
Little Jo
Verna B McWhorter Celebrates 18th Birthday Dinner
The Freeman and McWhorter home hosts a Sunday night birthday dinner for Miss Verna B McWhorter on her 18th birthday. Guests include J. S. Culberson and Paul Hudson couples, Henry Ellison, John Bradford, Clara Kimbley, Daryl Steen, Lt A P Crosa, J R Poindexter, and the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman McWhorter
Verna B McWhorter
J. S. Culberson
Paul Hudson
Henry Ellison
John Bradford
Clara Kimbley
Daryl Steen
A. P. Crosa
J. R. Poindexter
Vernan McWhorter
Mrs Beatrice Mitchell Sails to Boston and New York
Mrs Beatrice Mitchell secretary at the Sanders law office left July 1 for Boston Massachusetts. She will visit her mother in Winthrop and her sister in the WAVES in New York City. She plans to return to Lordsburg September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Mitchell
Sanders’ Law Office
Boston
Massachusetts
Winthrop
New York City
Lordsburg
New Mexico Alfalfa Prices Set by Office of Price Administration
The OPA establishes maximum alfalfa hay prices to curb rising costs for farmers and buyers. District Two, including New Mexico and Texas, set base prices from May to Oct at 20.50 per ton and higher in winter months, with additional transport, baling, and distributor markups outlined for producers, dealers, and retailers.
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Office of Price Administration
States
District of Columbia
New Mexico
Texas
Walter M. Connell
OPA
Jess
Prices Spark Complaints Over Lunch in China
Capt. George W. Lusk formerly of TWA traffic in Albuquerque now in China writes Gus Bruskas urging the posting of prices at a local cafe. He lists a light lunch at 250 dollars with soup 60 ham sandwich 140 and coffee 50 and praises U S price controls.
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China
George W. Lusk
TWA
Albuquerque
Gus Bruskas
Capt
Lusk
Jack Korver
United States
OPA
Ration Timetable Highlights For Forty Four Items
The notice lists food and goods rationing details including Meats Blue Blue stamps in Books Four and Three Airplane Shoes and Gasoline coupons. It sets validity dates from July or February 1945 and specifies quantities for sugar home canning and certain stamps. It also notes renewal conditions and inspection exemptions for book holders.
Auto Prices Boost Living Costs
OPA officials say gradual increases in used passenger cars raise living costs for families. A 1941 model sold new for under $800 has traded for as high as $1550, $695 above the ceiling, equating to about $221 yearly. Thousands of discharged veterans return to civilian life with need for affordable cars. ceiling prices take effect July 10.
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OPA
New Mexico Auto and Bicycle Quotas For July Announced
District OPA officials report July quotas for new passenger automobiles at 27, down from June’s 26, while new bicycles are set at 44 for July, down from 55 in June, detailing planned production allocations.
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New Mexico
OPA
Assembly of God Church Admits Vicar and Lay Leader Rotating Services
In Laas Cruces New Mexico Rev George Woon and B H Keyes will alternate Sunday services at 7 p.m. All are welcome at the Assembly of God Church six blocks south of Hidalgo Garage with Rev Orville W Gilbert as pastor. Sunday School 9 45 a m Morning worship 11 a m Children’s service 6 30 p m Evening service 7 40 p m Young People A Service Tuesday 7 30 p m Prayer Thursday 7 30 p m A cordial welcome to all.
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George Woon
Laas Cruces
New Mexico
B. H. Keyes
Woman's Club
Keyes
Assembly OF God Church
Hidalgo Garage
Orville W. Gilbert
Baptist Church Service Schedule Seeks Attendee Attendance
H. T. Ray, pastor, leads Sunday School at 10 a.m. and morning preaching at 11 a.m. Training Union at 6:50 p.m. and evening service at 7:30 p.m. Midweek service Wednesday at 7:20 p.m. Epworth League at 7:50 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening.
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Ati
Epworth
St Joseph Catholic Church Mass Schedule and Classes
Rev. F M Grive pastor announces Sunday Masses at 9 oclock for English speakers and 10 oclock for Spanish speakers Confessions Saturday evening Catechism classes outlined by grade First and second Thursday after school Third grade Friday 4:30 pm fourth grade and up Saturday at 4 30 pm
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ST. Joseph Catholic Church
Rev
F. M. Grive
Sermons and Services at Local Churches This Week
The Church of Christ at Warner and Fifth hosts Bible School at 10 a.m. morning service at 11 with Roy Smith of Redlands preaching on Victory In Christ. Evening service follows at 8 p.m. and a midweek prayer at 4:30 p.m. The Church of the Nazarene led by Wiley Whitt holds Sunday School at 9:46 a.m. and prayer meeting Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.
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Bible School
Victory In Christ
Roy Smith
The
Church of Christ
Redlands
California
Young People's Meeting
Vacation Bible School A Success at Baptist Church
Vacation Bible School closed with 61 enrolled and 41 perfect attendances. The program featured boys and girls handwork exhibits and praise for Cooperators. Pastor I T Ray served as principal with junior workers Sam Gays Alton Powell and R K George.
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the Baptist Church
I. T. Ray
Sam Gays
Alton Powell
R. K. George
H. T. Ray
Gloria Gass
Mabel Brown
Lavern Browning
Ray Alsbury
Luella Brooks
Betty Lou George
Ball Park
Phelps-Dodge to Purchase War Bonds for Hidalgo Quota
Tyrone New Mexico July 5 1944 W F Holt Care Chamber of Commerce Phelps Dodge Corporation will buy twenty thousand dollars in War Bonds through New York to be credited to Hidalgo quota Phil Lynch superintendent conveys goodwill to PD and the drive
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyrone
New Mexico
W. EF. Holt
Care Chamber of Commerce
Phelps-Dodge Corporation
New York
Hidalgo
Bridge Party Honors Mrs Alton Warren Hosts
Mrs John Bradford entertained last Friday with a bridge party honoring Mrs Alton Warren. High scores were won by Mrs H H Bryant and Mrs Paul Hudson. Low score went to Mrs Paul Marbry. Warren received a guest prize with guests including Mrs C Bowman Mrs Paul Marlory Mrs J F Scofield Mrs H H Mrs Marshall Fuller Mrs Hudson and Mrs Alton Warren. The Wednesday Card Club met with hostess Mrs Frank Winters. three members were present and Mrs H H Bryant was a guest.
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John Bradford
Alton Warren
H. H. Bryant
Paul Hudson
Paul Marbry
Warren
C. Bowman
Paul Marlory
J. F. Scofield
H. H
Marshall Fuller
Hudson
Frank Winters
Quotas Fall Short of Officials Demands Says Report
Officials say quotas will be larger than June but remain well below their demands. The statement notes the gap between policy targets and required levels, signaling ongoing adjustments.
Brief Court Term Under Judge Marshall
Judge A W Marshall held a brief court term Thursday to dispose of a number of unimportant cases. The court was accompanied by Mrs Marshall.
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A. W. Marshall
Marshall
Funeral services for M. A. Navarre of San Simon
Funeral services were held at Heather Mortuary for M. A. Navarre born October 12 1870 in Ashland Wisconsin. He married Sophie Miller January 7 1910 and they had son Willard H. Navarre now in the service. He died June 40 in a local hospital. Rev H T Ray preached.
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Heather
M. A. Navarre
San Simon
Arizona
Ashland
Wisconsin
Sophie Katherine Miller
Willard H. Navarre
Navarre
H. T. Ray
Jack Heather
Congratulations Jimmie Cueto new Alameda baby girl born
A note from Jimmie Cueto in Lordsburg now Alameda California informs Secretary Holt that the Cueto family has three children twins and a newborn daughter Maria Elena born June 28 weighing 7 pounds 10 ounces. He sends regards to those who remember him and mentions news from the metropolis of Lordsburg.
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Jimmie Cueto
Lordsburg
Alameda
California
Holt
Maria Elena
Fifteen Scouts Take Week at Glenwood Camp
Fifteen Scouts from Troop 121 spent a week at the Grant, Hidel go and Luna Boy Scout Camp at Glenwood with Rev. Hf. T. Ray as new Scoutmaster. They enjoyed swimming hiking nature study and camping while earning merit badges in fishing fly tying and tests. Citizens asked to save papers and magazines for a continuous salvage drive supporting local Bay Scouts and patriotic effort.
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Grant
Hidelgo and
Luna
Glenwood
Hf. T. Ray
Beauts
Cole
Lordburg
Bay Scouta
Palace Theatre to be rebuilt and reopened soon
The Allens announce the Palace Theatre will be rebuilt and placed back in operation at the earliest possible date after the fire. Mrs. Allen was in Denver when notified, paused in Albuquerque, and work will proceed with insurance adjustments not covering total loss.
Mrs Dury Steen Returns to Style After Wedding
Mrs Dury Steen formerly Miss Alice Anderson before her June 10 marriage has returned from Red Wing Minnesota and resumed her duties at the Style societal column desk.
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Dury Steen
Alice Anderson
Red Wing
Minnesota
Valley News Briefs From Western Liberal Dated February 14 1896
A snapshot of local life includes Hy Fisher returning from Steins Paso and Jernigan heading to Ft Paso, sermons by Rev FB Goodnon in Lordsburg, visits by G Wormser from Deming, and Chinese New Year noted. The Diamond A Cattle Company shipped cattle to California, and John McCabe plus Mesara Webber and Behmidt of Chicago visited Gold Hill. A flag project at Lordsburg school, Jan T Tonges purchase of Duncan Trading Company assets, and S A Hillane returning from Montreal with a bride are reported. Local rail and mining notes, trail search news, and rewards in Dona Ana County for crime cases are mentioned.
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St. Valentine's
Hy Fisher
Steins Paso
J. B. Jernigan
Ft Paso
Chan
Stevens
Clifton
J. Goodnon
Lordsburg
G. Wormser
Deming
Diamond A Cattle Company
Sapez
California
John McCabe
Mesara Webber
Behmidt
Chicago
Mra
J. M. Patternon
Gold Hill
Lon. Jos
Sinepaon
Creede
Colorado
Siloam Springs
Urban
Anan
Toueson
Lordaburg School
Jan. T. Tonge
Duncan Trading Company
Goldsmith
Duncan
S.A. Hillane
Montreal
Canada
Aly Env
I. L Powell
Silver City
Standard
Golden
Chinese New Year Celebrations Compared Across Cultures
The piece notes Chinese New Year customs such as firecrackers red paper charms and festive wishes. It ponders heathenish views versus modern nations observing New Year and questions civility in exchanging greetings on January first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiwe
Giant planes loom over Fisher Body giant plants
The Week's News highlights the vast scale of WWII era aircraft production. Fisher Body Division of General Motors operates eight large plants to build motor parts and assemblies for the Boeing designed Superfortress. Images show workers in Cleveland plants and a massive 2500 ton hydro press stamping parts.
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Fisher Body
General Motors
Fisher
Fleetwood
Detroit
No. 1
Cleveland
Boeing
No. 2
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K. P
Methodist Church
Monic and
Weiner
Christ Church
Aall
the Methodist Church
Church OF the Nazarene
Wiley Whitt
Lrayer
Warner of
Fifth and Pyramid
Vacation Bible School
Good Old
Phil Lynch
Bridge Party
ROY Scout News
Palace Theatre
Poshinel
Super Bomber
United Sates
America
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