Unique Audit Commission saga brings New Mexico politics to a head
New Mexico awaits a July Audit Commission meeting as State Auditor Armijo serves as Legislative Auditor amid a partisan clash. Key figures Sen. Earl Parker Rep. Alex Martinez and Sen. Wheatley face uncertain futures. a constitutional challenge looms if Armijo is not retained, with costly proceedings and interim reports on highway, purchasing, and justices of the peace.
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Santa FE
New Mexico
New Audit Commission
Alex Armijo
Earl Parker
Torrance
W C. Wheatley
Union
Alex Martinez
Legislative Auditor
Armijo
Audit Commission
Sen
Wheatley
Rep
Martinez
State Highway Department
John Eaves
Bernalillo
Justices of the Peace
Senate
Eaves
Ips
Demos
Top golfers who were former football stars
Mike Souchak, a Duke football standout who led Duke in scoring in 1948, and George Bayer, a Washington alumnus offered a pro football contract, became top pro golfers. The piece also notes Joe Louis lost three fights to Max Schmeling, Rocky Marciano, and Ezzard Charles.
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Mike Souchak
George Bayer
Socuchek
Duke
Bayer
University of Washington
Joe Louis
Max Schmeling
Rocky Marciano
Ezzard Charles Schmeling
Marciano
Louis
Charles
New Cookbooks and Children's Titles Arrive at Library
New books include Breakfast and Brunches and Quick and Easy Dinners from Editors of Sunset Books and Sunset Magazine. Children's titles Butterflies and Moths by Dr Walter Robert Corti, The Vengeance of Abel Wright by Clifford Lindsey Alderman, and The Wild Swans by Hans Christian Andersen accompany notable catalog additions.
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Sunset Books
Sunset Magazines
Walter Robert Corti
Abel Wright
Clifford Lindsey Alderman
Hans Christian Andersen
Beverly Willis Atkinson double ring vows chapter Westminster
Miss Beverly Willis and Mrs. John Atkinson Jr exchanged wedding vows in a double ring ceremony at the Church of Christ Westminster California on June. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Saucers and boys and Norma Rivera returned from a two weeks vacation in California. Fourth of July gatherings and travel updates follow with local residents visiting relatives and attending events across multiple towns.
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Ray Saucers
Norma Rivera
California
Beverly Willis
John Atkinson, Jr
Church of Christ, Westminster
Misses Johnson and Chase Return from Long Beach
Thirty years ago on July 17 1836 Misses Helen Johnson and Nancy Chase who had been vacationing in Long Beach California returned home Friday Mrs M L Messecar of Silver City was a Lordsburg visitor Tuesday
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Helen Johnson
Nancy Chase
Long Beach
California
M. L. Messecar
Silver City
Lordsburg
Bowman family tours Alpine and Phoenix trip noted
15 years ago on July 6 195? Mr and Mrs Frank Bowman and family spent days fishing at Alpine then drove to Phoenix to visit Mrs Bowmans sister and family Mr and Mrs Milford Mildred Townsend hosted a bridge foursome Monday evening guests were Mrs Bob Poindexter Mrs J M Lawrance and Mrs Harry Galusha July 10 1536 Mr and Mrs Homer Brooks
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Frank Bowman
Alpine
Phoenix
Mildred Townsend
Bob Poindexter
J. M Lawrance
Harry Galusha
Homer Brooks
Lordsburg Seeks Bids for Link Belt Sludge Collector Parts
The Board of Aldermen of Lordsburg New Mexico invites sealed bids by July 6 1966 406 PM for repair parts and replacement equipment for one Link Belt Straightline Sludge Collector. Part list available at City Hall and unit inspection at the Sewage Disposal Plant. City may reject bids and waive formalities.
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Lordsburg
New Mexico
Mrs. Tucker Honored With Pink and Blue Shower
Mrs. G. J L. Tucker was honored with a pink and blue shower on Wednesday June 29 at Mrs. Bill McGahe’s home. Prizes went to Mmes. Don Steele Ed Hitson Jerry Adams Freeman McWhorter and Bill Kimbley. Geneva Tucker of Tulareosa presided at the punch bowl as gifts were opened and refreshments served.
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G. J L. Tucker
Bill McGahe
Mmes
Don Steele
Ed Hitson
Jerry Adams
Freeman McWhorter
Bill Kimbley
Geneva Tucker
Tularosa
Tucker
Community Groups Meet This Week in Local Events
A roster of meetings and activities fills the week from Monday through Saturday. Pythian Sisters Chamber of Parents Teachers and other groups like Boy Scout Troop and Girl Scouts coordinate events, sewing circles, bridge clubs, and social service drives at churches and community centers.
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Pythian Sisters Chamber of Parents
American Legion
Pon Brownie
Girl Scouts
Woman's Missionary
Lion's Club
Knights of Pythiay
Eastern Star
Sage & Sands
Social Security Native Notice Schedule
Notice states the Social Security Native will be present on Thursday July 14 from a.m. to a.m. at an unspecified location.
Local Family News From Lordsburg and Nearby
Mr and Mrs Paul returned from a week with their daughter and Mr and Mrs Robert G Las Vegas and Taos. Mrs Glen Wayne Sitl and the Sitl children of Denver have been guests. Katherine Smith and Mos U Rank were mentioned in past days. Miss Susan Wayne visited with Mrs Lola Jones.
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Paul
Robert G
Las Vegas
Taos
Glen Wayne Sitl
Denver
Katherine Smith
Mos
Susan Wayne
Lola Jones
Pat
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Richard B. Rice, Jr
Mary Francis Rice
Hidalgo County
Richard
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A. L. Green
Lewis
Thoma Ross
Carrie Finley
Geere Trimble
C. B. Austin
Mable Post
John M. Cochran
Ben Cochran
John
Aviation Cadets
Laughlin Air Force Base
del Fie
Texas
Carl Lehman
Miriam
June
Mary Jane Brooks
Gertuge Hays
Carlsbad Caverns
Ima Fairly
Scate Teachers College
Silver Cry
City OF
Alan A. Koff
Lupe P. Rivera
Mrs. Tucker
DRY Cleaners
OIN
Speed Queen
Catholic Altar Society
B. P. O. Ellis
St. Joseph
Social Security
Thursday Bridge Historical Society
Wong
Welfare Office Veterans Service Off
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First National Bank of Lords
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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