08 Jul 1949
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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1949
Page
1
Fundraising drive begins in Hidalgo County to meet a county quota for cancer research. Volunteers encourage donations via mail to the American Society or through County Chair Robinson at his home, Ritter-Walker Co., or through a local coworker.
The American Legion and Auxiliary invite members and friends to the annual joint installation at the Legion Hall on Wednesday July 13 at 7 00 p m. A pot luck supper precedes the installation with talks by representatives who attended Boy and Girl States.
Notice corrects the dates for the Mid-Summer Sale of the Ideal Store. The Liberal issue should read July 8 through 16, not June, as printed.
Hidalgo County residents saw adoption of a county road program by the Hidalgo Road Board. Ed H. Hitson presided as representatives from districts set priorities for Fed-Aid Secondary Roads and farm-to-market projects. Planned routes include Highway 70 to Deming and Lordsburg and to Duncan Arizona, plus routes to Douglas and Silver City. Construction aims to begin in 1950 with surface grading and drainage, subject to state approval. The present Animas highway may be abandoned once Cloverdale road is completed. a new road map will be published.
Members of the Junior Woman's Club entertained their husbands and friends at a formal summer dance in the new Legion building. The Coronadians provided music for the event with numerous couples attending, while several guests and several absent members are listed.
The Baptist reports Friday night game nights at the church with Mrs. Moore introducing new games. All the young people are invited to attend on Thursday and Friday evenings.
The Lordsburg Chamber of Commerce reports renewed support for Highway 60 advertising with 1949 memberships from Ritter Walker Co and others. Events include a July 4 KP Picnic at Lions Club grounds with barbecues, games, and accident notes, reflecting strong community engagement.
The Altar Society of St Josephs Church hosts a Mexican Fiesta at the Moctezuma Club on Sunday July 10 starting at 3 p.m. A buffet offers Mexican dishes and other novelties. No tickets required. all are invited to walk in.
Lordsburgs Junior Legion club meets Deming Junior Legion at 1:00 p m Sunday on the local diamond in a seven inning set. Admission for this Legion game is free with hat passes for equipment funds. The Moctezuma Indians defeated Cananea 6 3 and the locals lost 12 3 at Clifton on July 4.
The Valley View home of Mr. and Mrs. Leland Stewart hosted a stork shower for Mrs. Lloyd Washburn last Thursday from 3:30 to 5:30. A pink and blue quilt themed cake and three baby dolls adorned the table as more than thirty guests shared refreshments.
Dist. Judge A. W. Marshall sentenced Francisco Lopez Isaac Esparza Margarito Hernandez and Alfredo Tortillas Renteria to 59 to 60 years each after they pleaded guilty to assaulting Mrs. Lynn Jackson on June 18 in the penitentiary case.
The note suggests old timers desire annual fellowship and urges broad backing for a community project. It emphasizes togetherness and shared participation to ensure the initiative moves forward.
Marise Coursey Pat Cory and Shirley Evans are spending a few days visiting in Deming during a local tour.
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