Investigation into New Highway Building Practices
The Observation Post reports widespread concerns from the Blatnik inquiry into New Mexico highway construction. Contractors allegedly paid cash to some highway department officials while workers tested materials improperly. Federal funds and project oversight are in focus as officials seek to restore federal aid and push potential criminal action.
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Sam
New Mexico
Lordsburg
Jack
Adams
Rex Whitton
Mexico
Barr
Hodges
Orginal
Climatological Summary for Lordsburg by Weather Bureau
A compiled climatological report prepared by the Weather Bureau summarizes month by month precipitation and average monthly air for past years. The study, by G F Venti state climatologist, notes means, extremes, and notable readings for Lordsburg with data kept by local railroad agents.
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Weather Bureau
Document of Commerce
Pacifi
Liberal
Lordsburg
G. F. Venti
Homer Baird
Miss Imperial Pageant Set for July 17 in Lordsburg
Seventeen contestants vie for the Miss Imperial 400 title at an invitational dinner during the grand opening of the Imperial 400 mote. Entries include Miss Sandra Dunkerson Knights of Pythias and Miss Sally Baker Historical Society among others. Final plans to be announced next week.
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Lordsburg
Sandra Dunkerson
The
Knights of Pythias
Sally Baker
the Historical Society
Judy McAlister
Lions Club
Barbara Woody
Desert Sun Garden Club
Yolanda Renteria
Lulac Club
Sharon Poindexter
Elks Lodge
Nancy Barney
Masonic Lodge
Julie Thygerson
Virden Extension Club
Lucy Sanchez
Moctezuma Club
Caroline Jones
American Legion
Mary Murray
Pony Leaguers Fall 6-1 at Bowie in July 4 Game
The all star Pony League squad lost to Bowie 6 to 1 on July 4 with Murray hitting a grand slam in the third inning. Sandlin and Lopez pitched for Lordsburg but Bowie offensive barrage featured two in the first, one in the second, two in the fourth, one in the fifth, and one in the seventh. Transportation was by Winebrenner Moore Sandlin Lopez and Martinez. Bowie to host rematch on Sunday July 16.
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Bowie
Newell
Bowie Moundsman
Murray
Lordsburg
Sandlin
Lopez
Bowie Club
Ernie Winebrenner
Gene Moore
Sammy Sandlin
Albert Lopez
Felipe Martinez
Veterans Service Officer to Visit Lordsburg in July
Agapito Torres, New Mexico Veterans Service Officer, will be in Lordsburg at the Department of Public Welfare Office on 112 E Fourth Tuesday July 11 from 9 30 a m to 3 p m to assist those unable to visit his office with veterans benefits and related inquiries.
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Agapito Torres
New Mexico
Senior Band rehearsal notice for July concert
All current and former Senior Band members must attend rehearsals on Tuesday July 19 and Thursday July 21 at 7:00 p.m. in the bandroom. Interested performers should contact Roger Brandt Sharon Bowman or Judy McAlister for participation.
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Roger Brandt
Sharon Bowman
Judy McAlister
Lost hunter found after long Hidalgo County search
Dr. Dandis Rust of Las Cruces was located about 11 p.m. Wednesday after going missing Tuesday morning while hunting wild hogs in the southern Hidalgo County. He was found near Lone Tree, five miles east and three miles north of Cloverdale, by Conservation Officer Virgil Jones and J. C. Germany, with help from Hidalgo and Luna County officers and state police.
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Dandis Rust
Las Cruces
Hidalgo County
Dr. Rust
Lone Tree
Cloverdale
Virgil Jones
J. C. Germany
City Entry in Softball League Wins First Out
The LULAC softballers rallied to beat Millican's Enco Service 7-6 in the first game of a doubleheader on Wednesday night. LULAC tallied three hits, two walks and an error for five in the third and two more in the fifth as Lopez limited Banner Mine to one run in the nightcap, and the City nine routed Banner Mine 11-1 with Varela four hits and five RBIs and Diaz three hits and three RBIs.
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LULAC
Millican
Enco
Lopez
City
Banner Mine
Varela
Diaz
Annual Barbecue Held By Pythians
The Knights of Pythias held a Fourth of July barbecue at the KP picnic grounds serving over 100 people. Barbecued beef bread beans and coffee were served to friends and families. Cake and soft drinks were sold by the Pythian Sisters and Sunshine Girls. Dick Rice drew the winning ticket for a diamond ring won by Charles Walter. Games and a dunking tank provided additional entertainment.
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Knights of Pythias
Pythian Sisters
Sunshine Girls
Dick Rice
Charles Walter
Local Adult Swimming Lessons Start July 10
Gary Corbell announced that adult swimming lessons will begin Monday July 10 at the Municipal Swimming Pool. He urged interested participants to register early and contact him at the pool.
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Gary Corbell
County 1-H Winners Advance to District Contest
The 1961 County 4-H Clubs contest at the high school crowned junior winners in Clothing Food and General Home Economics with Mary Dallies Deborah Mortensen and others taking top places. Senior winners include Sandra Hatch Linds Payne Mary Austin and more with all seniors advancing to 4-H camp at New Mexico State University in August and juniors heading to the District contest in Truth or Consequences on July 19.
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Mary Dallies
Deborah Mortensen
Virden
Jeanette Hitson
Patricia Johns
Sherri Hateh
Patricia Anderson
Susan Dallies
Marilyn Jones
Bethleen Jones
Peggy Moore
Animas
Mary June Payne
Rex Hart
Allen Kerr
Jimmy Walter
Russel Richins
Marie Richardson
Wendy Richins
Kerry Lynn
Jeanette Eddy
Sandra Hatch
Linds Payne
Mary Austin
Kathy Thygerson
Diane Nelson
Jean Nelson
Anne Richardson
New Mexico State University
Sheriff On Top Of Pony League Clinches 8-1 Win
The Sheriff's club stayed ahead of the Pony League with an 8-1 victory over LULAGO last Friday. Lopez pitched a near no hitter until the fifth inning when Murray reached on a walk and La Marca doubled to drive him in for LULAC's lone run. Renteria worked hard for LULAC, yielding six safeties but issuing walks. A rematch is set for Monday night July 10.
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Sheriff's Club
Lulago
Tome
Lopez
Sherif
Murray
F. Lamarca
Lulac
Renteria
Moore Keeps Little League Lead With Elks Win
Moore extended the pace of the Little League with a 14-1 win over the Elks behind Mario Ramirez two hits. Banner Mine built a 4-0 lead in the first inning of their Thursday game and rolled to an 11-1 victory with Holguin and Herrera homering for the Miners. Enco Service and Art's Garage produced a lone run on a first inning triple by Orona and a single by Larry Moore. Moore faces Enco Service and Art's Garage again on Monday, July 10.
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Banner Mine
Enco Service
Art
Holguin
Herrera
Enco
Orona
Larry Moore
Moore
Elks
Mario Ramirez
Mesa
Laguna
Summer Band Classes Venture into Vacation Schedule
Summer band classes will vacation starting July 6 and run through July 17. The regular schedule will resume after July 17.
One Dead and Several Injured in Holiday Accidents
A fatality and multiple injuries occurred in three accidents over the long weekend in Hidalgo County area. Marroquin Gustano Reyna, 33, of Los Angeles, died at Hidalgo County Hospital after the car he rode in left the highway west of Lordsburg near the Animas overpass. Reyna’s wife Graciela and Francisco J. Garza, also from Los Angeles, were hospitalized with injuries. State Police Officer Jose Ortega investigated. Additional injuries included Paul R. Gants Jr., 17, severely hurt when his car failed a turn near Lordsburg while returning to Navy duty. he was found unconscious. Teresa Montez Lucero’s car left the Silver City road injuring occupants including Mrs. Lincord. Cause of the first crash remained undetermined.
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Hidalgo County Hospital
Marroquin Gustano Reyna
Los Angeles
Rich
Lordsburg
Animas
Reyna
Graciela
Francisco J. Garza
Jose Ortega
Paul R. Gants, Jr
Gantz
Silver City
U. S. Navy
Imperial Beach
Calif
Claude Lytle
Teresa Montez Lucero
Lordsburg LULAC Club Attends National Convention
Lordsburg LULAC Club No 356 was well represented at the national convention in Phoenix with 700 delegates from the ladies auxiliary and men in attendance. The group discussed establishing a permanent El Paso records site and cooperation with the Peace Corps. Frank Valdez of San Antonio was elected national president. El Paso will host the 1962 convention. Lordsburg attendees included Frank Elias Manuel Ramirez Nieves Frausto and C Altuna Jr.
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Lordsburg Lulac Club No. 356
Phoenix
Westward Ho
Ladies Auxiliary
Elever
New Mexico
el Paso
Peace Corps
Latin America
Frank Valdez
San Antonio
Texas
Lordsburg
Frank Elias
Manuel Ramirez
Nieves Frausto
C. Altuna, Jr
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Veterans Service
Pythians
Sheriff
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Renae
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Enn Enone
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