Prospects for Oil Brighten in Frio County Fields
Reports from Pierce-Hardin Co. indicate rising interest as General Manager Harry Hill travels to oil fields and predicts oil within 800 feet. President Marshall Mo Owens notes 3,327 acres in Frio near Summerset with boosting activity and a 60 barrel per day well from the 800 foot sand at nearby fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce-Hardin Ds Co
Harry JL. Hill
Hill
Marshall Mo Owens
Pierce Hardingi Co
Frio Co
Summerset Field
Pioneer In Frio Co
Bexar County
Summerset-West
Hanger
Burkburnett
Corsicanna
Texas
Marathon
L. V. J. Kimball
University of Texas
Moore
Moore Bank
Kimball
San Antonio
el Paso Morning Times
Somerset
Frontier Oil Company
Last Chance Finishes Development to Extend Ore Body
The Last Chance Co. advances HS development to fulfill agreed work upon taking the property. They report more ore than expected and expect to connect the 300 ft east level to the 180 ft level by August, creating a 325 by 100 ft block of milling ore. Vein width runs 3 to 6 ft. west drift shows 60 ft of good ore, with ore from this drift promising over 100 oz silver per ton. The company is pleased with the results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Last Chance Co
HS Development
Cormopany
Steins News Local Roundup of Visits and Ventures
Mrs Corbit visits town en route to dentist. Royal stays at Volcano mine from Silver City. Crowleys back from vacation in St Louis. Mrs Weller returns to Tucson with two boys. McAllister vacationing with Aston Olney possibly returning to Lordsburg in September. Ore hauling from Volcano mine resumes after 4th celebrations. Halsey store moved to San Simon leaving Steins with one store. Local social events include visits to Hill Top and Duncan. Recreational Fourth fishing yields over two hundred captures and a fish fry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halsey Mercantile
San Simon
Steins
Perry
Bailey Smith
Messrs
Fain, Stover
Elmer Crowley
Johnny Johnson
Hilltop
Mra
Olney
Me Daniels
Oil field output rises with new wells despite price drop
The field produces 2,400 barrels daily, eight barrels per rig, with 58 rigs active as oil prices fall. Since January 1, several new wells have been completed each month, all increasing the average production rather than reducing it.
Bear Cats top Deming 6 to 4 in 14 innings
Lordsburg Bear Cats defeat Deming 6 to 4 in a 14 inning baseball game. Red McMeans struck out 16 and the Bear Cats pulled away late with standout plays by Marsalis and Jake Doare. They travel to Deming on Sunday the 17th seeking another win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg Bear Cats
Deming
Bear Cats
Red McMeans
Red
Marsalis
Jake Doare
A. Eron
O'Brien
McMeana
Pgon
Myers
Doare
Diaz
Coleman
Mitchell
Tyra
Marsalia
Kerr
McMeans
Rae Deming
Ten Day Radio Serial Snippets With Openings and Titles
A list of serialized titles and release dates appears for a ten day span. Entries include Alarm Clock Andy and The Week End with dates July 16 through July 24. Names cited include Charles Ray Roy Stewart Margarita Fisher May Allison and themes of Cirque and adventure serials.
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Andy
Charles Ray
Treland
King of Circus
Roy Stewart
Margarita Fisher
May Allison
Molly
Concentrator Planned for Tres Hermanas Mining District
Plans mature for a large concentrator to process a vast low grade silver lead ore deposit in the Tres Hermanas district. An eastern capital firm has optioned nearly all claims and a major mining enterprise is anticipated. The plant would sit near the mines with a spur from the E P and W to service it. Locals optimistic about future disclosures and mining impact in Luna County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tres Hermanas
Luna County Deming Graphic
Hidalgo County youths named for Citizen 8 Training Camp
The list shows Hidalgo County boys selected to attend the Citizen 8 Military Training Camp at Fort Logan near Denver from August 1 to 30. Include Ronald Egan Alpha Hughes William Freeman McWhorter Robert Briel James McLeod William McLeod James Wells Carl Aker Orran Fairly Dennis Bartlett Calvin Conner Percy Brown John Harmon Jack McAllister Charles Dunagan Charles Powers R. R. Gray and Maryin Fuller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hidalgo County
Citizen
Fort Logan
Denver
Ronald Egan
Alpha Hughes
William Freeman McWhorter
Robert Briel
James McLeod
William McLeod
James Wells
Carl Aker
Orran Fairly
Dennis Bartlett
Calvin Conner
Percy Brown
John Harmon
Jack McAllister
Local Banks Show Substantial Gain in Latest Statements
The notice highlights two local banks posting strong increases over the previous report, calling the result a reliable prosperity barometer for the community.
Expert State Tax Men Visit County
John Joerns educational auditor and Rupert Asplund director of the state tax payers association, now with a special commission, assisted county officers to line up the budget system. Joerns praised Miss Wright's department and said the plan will not impair school efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Joerns
Rupert FP. Asplund
State
Joerns
Asplund
Mrs M M Stevens Seeks Liberal Renewal in LA Letter
A Los Angeles reader Mrs M M Stevens writes July 9 1921 to request a 200 check for a Liberal subscription renewal. She expresses disappointment at weekend delays and says she enjoys reading the Liberal and asks to continue the paper for another year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Largest Pacific Coast merchant tanker launched at Oakland
The 520 foot long 88 lamiahau tanker built by Moore Shipbuilding for Southern Pacific's Atlantic Steamship lines was launched Saturday night July 2. It set a construction record with 76 days on the ways and cost about 9 million. It is designed for 11 knots speed and 16 540 tons dead weight with a 22 day range carrying 100 000 barrels of heavy Mexican oil plus fuel and stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Oakland
Moore Shipbuilding Company
Southern Pacific
Atlantic Steamship Lines
Frank G Kaerwer Mine Development Sets New Record
Messrs Reynolds Devine and Holt visited the Ruth mine leased to Frank G Kaerner and associates. In ten days they erected a Novo hoist and hoist house, built a gallows frame, timbered the shaft forty feet, set up camp, and sank the shaft further. Ore yields range 20 to 60 with lead silver and gold. ore vein six feet wide. lead sulphide in a silica matrix enhances prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Reynolds
Devine
Holt
Ruth
Frank G. Kaerner
Kaerner
Gammon Lockwood Family Fun at Faywood Hot Springs
Mrs. H. L. Gammon and Mr. and Mrs Lockwood left yesterday for Faywood Hot Springs for a week's recreation. The Gammon family hosted an elaborate dinner Tuesday evening with the Gammon Lockwood Smith Fisher families in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Gammon
Lockwood
Faywood Hot Springs
Mr. M. Gammon
Gammon-Lockwood Smith-Fisher
Woman's Club meeting plans bylaw revisions and event
The regular meeting at Miss Marc Jones home approved minutes and bylaw revision action. Officers appointed committees on citizenship, child welfare, music and art, and parliamentary matters. A luncheon and buffet at Star Theatre on July 24 was agreed with proceeds to club treasury. July and August meetings set as regular business only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Marc Jones
Mra
L. Sh. Jones
M. Chase
Rinutes
P. Austin
Citizenship and Entertainment
F. J. Coyle
Claude Fuller
Penny Apron Social at Mrs Crocker’s Home
The W. M. B will host a penny apron social Friday afternoon at 4 o clock at the home of Mrs. M. M. Crocker. Unique invitations have been sent for the event.
Woman's Club Dinner At Star Theatre July 24
The Woman's Club plans a dinner and supper at the Star Theatre on Thursday July 24 to replenish the club treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Star Theatre
Christian Church Sunday Services July 17 1924
The Christian Church schedules Bible School at 10:00 a.m. Exposition of Romans 12 at 11:00 a.m. A devotional meeting titled The Commandments is set for 7:00 p.m. and the Jeaver Meeting follows at 8:00 p.m.
Pythian Sisters Seek Grand Temple in New Mexico
A 1921 note from Mrs. Farle Kerr of Lordsburg asks a Lordsburg contact to help establish a Pythian Sisters Temple in New Mexico. She mentions Mrs. Burroughs from El Paso and Deming institute work and solicits 20 ladies at one dollar each and as many Knights as possible at three hundred dollars.
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Telluride
Colo
Farle Kerr
Lordsburg
New Mexico
Ownby
Pythian Sisters
Burroughs
el Paso
Grand Lodge
Albuquerque
Lucious Apricota Plate Offered By Pomona Hosts
Through Mayor and Mrs B L Ownby a large plate of lucius Apricota from Mrs M Lee's Pomona garden graces the editors desk. The fruit was sent with compliments of Mrs Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L. Ownby
M. Lee
Pomona
California
Lee
Four good road districts appointed in county
County commissioners appoint four road supervisors to cover districts. H. F. Winslow oversees District No. 1 Lordsburg. W. W. Lloyd handles District No. 2 Virden. W. E. Dunagan leads District No. 3 Animas. Deputy Sheriff W. O. Shugart heads District No. 4 Rodeo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Winslow
Lordsburg
W. W. Lloyd
Virden
W. E. Dunagan
Animas
W. O. Shugart
Rodeo
Hildahl Strikes Rich Quartz Vein in Prospecting Find
Prospector Hildahl reports a solid gold quartz vein that appears promising. Observers describe the vein as improving in quality with time, praising the prospects and the ongoing excavation work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hildahl
Woman's Club Calls Meeting for July 16 at 3 P M
A called meeting of the Woman's club is scheduled for Saturday July 16 at 3 PM at Mrs Peaks. All members are urged to attend due to important business to be addressed by Mrs Earle K Feast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Steeplerock Camp To Be A Big One
L A Butler and H W Evans visit Liberal office and plan major mining moves at Steeplerock. They have bonded and leased the Norman King Mine and Great Ballaili Group, plus eight other claims, forming a large ore producing lead with Carlisle and Summit Group. Evans to oversee work and ship carloads of 80 ore ready for loading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Butler
New York City
H. W. Evans
M. B
el Paso
Lordsburg
Steeplerock
Utter
Carlisle and Summit Group
George H. Utter and Sons
Evans
Bteeplerock
Hitler
Governor Mechem thanks Lordsburg for hospitality
Governor Merritt C. Mechem writes from Santa Fe thanking Mr Hall and Lordsburg citizens for their hospitality and pleasant visit on July 8, 1924. He expresses gratitude for the pleasant view and the warm reception received during the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Hall
Lordsburg
Merritt C. Mechem
Montoya Urges Fast Post Office Examinations in New Mexico
Congressman Montoya presses the Post Office Department to speed up examinations at towns where postmasters’ terms have expired. Cities listed include Alamogordo Aztec Carrizozo Cimarron Clayton Clovis Carlsbad Cloudcroft Chama and many others. The department will select from the first three passed candidates after exam notices. Temporary postmasters named at Fort Bayard Watrous Roswell area and other offices.
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Montoya
Post Office Department
New Mexico
Alamogordo
Aztec
Carrizoto
Cimarron
Clayton
Clovis
Carlsbad
Cloudcroft
Chama
Dawson
Dea- Moines
Deming
Keapasola
Katate Cla
Port Sumner
Hachita
Hurley
Las Vegas
Lovington
Magdalena
Maxwell
Mesilla Park
Mogollon
Mountainair
Raton
San Marcial
Manta Hita
Santa Rosa
Silver City
Socorro
Springer
Texico
Tucumcant
Tolarosa
Wagon Mound
Fort Bayard
J. F. Dickson
Mary White
Roswell
H. D. Keinken
Watrous
Elk's Trains Through with Solid Pullman Cars
Trains bearing Elke from Texas and Louisiana passed through on the S P last week en route to Los Angeles with solid Pullman cars aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elke
Texas
Louisana
S. P
L. A
Go East, Go West Relatives Head to San Diego News
G. BE. Mattison and family, long time guests at Sky Cabin, have returned by train to Arkansas. Mrs. Mattison, son Alan, and daughter Ava, join Mr. and Mrs. Sidney W. Fuller and Mrs. W. C. Judd with son Clayton, preparing to travel to San Diego. Mattison notes the discovery of extensive Arkansas mines now developed by a New York syndicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. BE. Mattison
Peeple
Arkansas
Mattison
Alan
Ava
Sidney W. Fuller
W. C. Judd
Clayton
San Diego
Mr. Mattison
New York
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Last Chance
Steins News
C. Royal
Volcano Mine
Roy Crowley
St Louis
Mo. Points
Louis McAllister
Aston Olney
Bob Hutchins
Mays
Ardmore
Oklahoma
Hutchins
Crowley
Meadows
Stein
Jim Everett
Fred Arnold
Tucson
Barksdale
Scott Everett
Lanark, N. M
Star Theatre Program
Legal Light
Murphys Cook
Universal
Tres Hermanas Mis
Mrs. M. M. Stevens
Kingswell Ave
Frank G. Kaerwer
Paywood Hot Springs
Penny
Alfred Brunk
Mechem
Elk's
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