Why Buy It In New Mexico Slogan Contest Opens
The New Mexico Chamber of Commerce launches a state wide slogan contest with a $10 prize for the best line not exceeding 12 words. Entrants must submit a list of local manufacturers and distributors with their entry to Willard E Holt by August 15 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Co. of
Mexico
New Mexico
Exico
Willard E Holt
Lordsburg Chamber of Commerce
Holt
Boyd Maddox
P M Melnnis
Blanket Club Sale Promoted Across the Country
A blanket club sale linked to leading merchants attracts widespread interest. The display in Union windows shows wool from Portland mills cleaned colored and spun into blankets. Members pay fifty cents weekly and receive blankets by late fall for winter use as prices rise nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wollen Mills
Portland
Merchan
Portland Wollend
Cloyd Miller Receives Army Deployment Update
J Cloyd Miller of ROTC is assigned to serve two weeks at Ft Huachuca. He travels to visit friends and family in Las Cruces during the interim, gaining military experience and opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Cloyd Miller
Ft Huachuca
Ler
Las Cruces
Miller
New Library Opens to Classify Growing Range of Volumes
The City County range of new library books has 4475 volumes. Librarian Mrs Charles Johnson oversees rapid classification and public opening is expected around August first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Johnson
Miners Meet Soreheads in Season Open Second Half
Fragmentary text describes the Miners and the Soreheads facing off as the second half of the season opens. It notes a unsettled half season and positions the Deacons at the cellar, with tonight’s game matching the two teams in a pivotal matchup.
Palace screens Tobber capture with G-Men admiration
The report notes the G-Men, led by the son of a prominent figure, clean up the Tobbers case and receive credit despite some forgiveness around the fallout. Billy Mauch Craven and Spring Byington are mentioned with William McGann in the film’s cast.
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Em- Son
Tobbers
Billy Mauch
Craven
Spring Byington
Wiliam ‘McGann
Palace Theatre Manager Praised for RKO Train Stop
J H Ashby of Denver writes from Hollywood after the International Convention. He cites the Lordsburg stop on June 15 by the RKO special train and commends Mrs. Allen for arranging entertainment that impressed 300 delegates led by vice president Phil Reisman.
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Allen
Palace Theatre
J H Ashby
RKO
Denver
Hollywood
California
Lordsburg
Phil Reisman
Church of Christ to Hosts Evening Hymns with Hurt Couple
The Church of Christ invites all to an eight o'clock Sunday service led by Chaplain Arlie Hurt and his wife. Mrs Hurt will perform on the Imperial Marimba. morning Bible school starts at ten, Lord's Supper and preaching at eleven, and extra chairs will be provided for latecomers. Visitors welcome.
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Arlie OG Hurt
Chaplain Hurt
Mrs Leslie Lee Heads to Charlevoix Michigan
Mrs Leslie Lee and her two children left Monday for Charlevoix Michigan to occupy the family summer home maintained by Mrs Lee’s father at the noted resort. They plan to return before September first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Lee
Charlevoix
Michigan
Crepe Myrtle Blooms Honor Ownby Hotel Yard
The ownby Hotel yard shows a new pink crepe myrtle in near rose-like bloom. The Dorrances favor the plant and enjoy it nearly year round, admiring its beauty and the long flowering season.
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Ownby
TERRAPLANE BROUGHAN Car Joins Dorrances’ Fleet
Mr and Mrs J M Dorrance now drive a Terraplane Broughan acquired through the Motor Sales Company. The purchase marks a stylish addition to the family’s automobile roster in the current season.
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J. M. Dorrance
Motor Sales Company
Purest water ever found in Lordsburg samples
Water superintendent S F Corbell sent three Lordsburg samples to the State Sanitary Engineer from the Shell filling station the high school building and the city water tank. One sample tested negative for E coli indicating purity as usual. A copy of the report went to Dr Mitchell district health officer.
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S F. Corbell
Lordsburg
Shell
J. ©. Mitchell
Nations Press Booms Coronado Cuarto Centennial
Columnists from the Pacific coast to New York back the Coronado Cuarto Centennial boosting support for a 1940 event. William Allen White urges Kansas to join with New Mexico, Shapin Hall notes economic value, and the New York Times reports growing interest after a commemorative coin bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
New York
William Allen White
Emporia, Kansas
Southwest
California
Congress
New York Times
New Mexico
Texas
Arizona
Coronado Commission
Colorado visitors recall Carlsbad Caverns trip
Drs. Flower hosted a party from Colorado's West Slope region once neighbors. The group included Mrs. William Tuttle and daughter Edith Welch with Peggy Lou Welch, accompanied by Mr Lynn and son. They praised Carlsbad Caverns as a top national attraction and planned a Grand Canyon petrified forest West trip.
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Drs. Flower
Colorado
West Slope
Flower
William Tuttle
Edith Welch
Peggy Lou Welch
Mr Lynn
Fowler Questa
Carlsbad Caverns
Grand Canyon
Petrified Forest
Ann Wynn Davis Birth Notice
Mr and Mrs John Davis announce the birth of their daughter Ann Wynn on July 10 weighing 6 pounds 2 ounces. Congratulations to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Davis
Frances Marsalie Featured With Maytime Cast
About a year ago Mrs Neely Marcalis took Francis to Hollywood and she appeared at Warner Brothers studios broadcasting on radio and cornet. Her beauty drew attention and she may be called at any time. Frances accompanies her mother Mrs Julia Mason who will return to nurse work at Arcady hotel. Frances is said to appear in the film Maytime with Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy, with a large portrait in Movie Magazine this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neely Marcalis
Francis
Hollywood
Moving Picture Studios
Warner Brothers
Julia Mason
Arcady
Frances
Jeanette MacDonald
Nelson Eddy
Methodist Church Schedule for Bryan Hall Service
Church School 9 45 Worship 11 00 Subject How Did Jesus Develop His Religious Life Epworth League 6 00 Evening Service 8 00 Prayer Service Wednesday 7 30 Pastor Bryan Hall leads the Methodist Church program and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church School
Jesus
Epworth League
Church of Christ C E picnic notes and plans
Last Friday evening's C E picnic on the Silver City road pleased attendees though not long enough. Ang us picnic will be there for a full day. Twenty eight members five visitors and four chaperons attended. Next Sunday will be consecration and memorized Bible verses and dues are urged. A Xylorimba solo by Dorothy McInnis and Helen Brimberry is planned with Opal Wright leading.
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C. E
Silver City Road
Dorothy McInnis
Helen Brimberry
Opal Wright
Church of Christ
Officials Visit Safford Area Lead by Stokes
Assistant Director SCS C M Stokes led a delegation of Washington and local officials to Safford on Monday afternoon to discuss regional matters.
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SCS
C. M. Stokes
Washington
The
El Paso Youths Visit Day Ranch For Summer Stay
Flourney Davis of El Paso arrives to spend the summer with Sandra Day on the Day ranch. The children were recently seen as junior bridesmaids at a fashionable El Paso wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flourney Davis
el Paso
Sandra Day
Day Ranch
Mrs Winters Hosts Elaborate Hidalgo Luncheon Bridge
Mrs Frank Winters entertained a high profile Hidalgo lounge luncheon and bridge party Friday afternoon. Guests included Mrs Nat Gammon Mrs C B Austin Mrs Tom Clayton Mrs Buster Clayton Mrs W M Townsend Mrs Ralph Smith among others. Prizes valued among the finest in recent months went to Mrs Austin first prize Mrs Downey second prize and three cut prizes to Mrs Day Mrs Buvens and Mrs Clayton.
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Frank Winters
Hidalgo
Nat Gammon
C. B. Austin
Tom Clayton
Buster Clayton
W. M. Townsend
Ralph Smith
W C
Resettlement program aids Hidalgo County home canning efforts
Mary E. Jackson reports progress in Hidalgo County where each resettlement homemaker now has equipment from the Resettlement Office to fill her canning budget. Nearly 1000 quarts of vegetables have been canned this week, with plans to complete winter supplies as gardens come in. This food conservation marks a move toward an at home budget, urged by Home Management Supervisors.
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Hidalgo County
Mary E. Jackson
Deming Hosts Big Day With Parade Bathing Beauty Contest
On Saturday July 17 Deming holds its regular old timers day plus the dedication of a new underpass on Gold Avenue. Judge George W. Hay delivers the main address. Events include a bathing beauty revue cow pony races and a large free barbecue. Lordsburg sends a large delegation.
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Deming
Gold Avenue
George W. Hay
Additon
Lordsburg
Highway Officials Inspect Santa Fe District Roads
Burton Dwyre assistant state highway engineer J P Church district highway engineer and Frank Scott district maintenance engineer were here this week on a tour of inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton Dwyre
Santa Fe
J. P. Church
Frank Scott
Armisteads Visit Denison Spanning Hot Springs to Caball Dam
Mr and Mrs D F P Armistead and their daughter Lyndall of Denison Texas spent several days with Mrs George P Jeffus and husband their visit included trips to Hot Springs White Sands Cav Creek Rustler s Park and Caball Dam Armistead is a veteran railway mail clerk having served one run for decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. FP. Armistead
Lyndall
Denison
Texas
Buick Sales Gain Despite Production Halt in Early 1937
Buick division of General Motors reports second quarter U S deliveries at 66 663 cars, up 26 6 percent from 1936, with June sales 20 786 and year to date domestic Buick models up 23 percent to 154 480. Production stoppage earlier in year blamed for order backlogs and temporary output limits, but 1937 model year slated for over 220 000 cars with strong export gains.
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Buick
General Motors
United States
H. H. Curtice
Curtice
sTe Ishee
Rass
Ares
A Good Farmhouse Better Than Medieval Castle
Wallace Ashby of the United States Bureau of Agricultural Engineering notes a farmhouse can outperform the old castle in comfort protection and convenience. He cites termites flies mosquitoes rats and other pests as ongoing house enemies and says many farmhouses will be built or remodeled this year with plans from Farmers Bulletins 1738 1749 1640 1608 and more, obtainable from the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Ashby
United States Bureau of Agricultural Engineering
Ashby
Farmers
Bureau of Agricultural Engineering
Parmers
Rmers
Farmers Bulletin
Parm
United States
Washingon
W M A Baptist Church meeting at Mrs Corbel home
The W M A of the Baptist Church met at Mrs Frank Corbel's home this week. Members present included Mesdames Bam, Cinna Robt, Corbel, Louise Capps, Chas Pence, M Pileree, Will Mariar, Fe ix Wones and hostess Questa, with Aughenbough and Stanley also listed. After the Daniel lesson, refreshments of fruit salad, whipped cream and wafers were served.
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W. M A. of the Baptist Church
Frank Corbel
F. club meeting notes with hostess A V Peterson
The regular meeting of the F. club was held on Wednesday July 14 with Mra A V Peterson as hostess. Members present included Mra C Bass Mra J Baxter Mra A Bowman Mra H Scofield Mra R Sundgren and Mrs A V Peterson. Guests included Mrs Hubert Huckes of New York. The next meeting will be at Mre Lundgren’s home on Wednesday July 26.
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F. #. club
Mra
A. V. Peterson
Mra C. Bass
Mra. J. Baxter
Mra A Bowman
Mra H. Scofield
Mra R. Sundgren
Mark Bowman
Dorothy Sundgren
Preddle Peterson
Hubert Huckes
New York
Mra Peterson
Mre Lundgren
Mrs H L Scofield Hosts Methodist Parsonage Tea
Mrs H L Scofield entertained the club on Tuesday with several members hemming drapes for the Methodist parsonage and refreshments served. Guests included Mrs Marvin Fuller of Silver City Mrs D F Armistead of Denison Texas Mrs W C Mearns Mrs Harold Scofield and others.
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H. L. Scofield
Methodist
P Jeffus
C. Fuller
Bryan Hall
F. H. Singer
M. Chase
G. Trimble
J. E. Allen
Elbert Jones
P. M. MelInnis
Marvin Fuller
Silver City
D. F. Armistead
Denison, Texas
Mra
W.C. Mearns
Harold Scofield
Bertha Scofield
G. P. Jeffus
Jeffus Family Weekend Visits Across Southern Spots
Mr and Mrs Geo P Jeffus plan weekend visits in El Paso with guests Mrs D F Armistead and daughter Lyndall. They previously toured Hot Springs Elephant Butte and White Sands, with plans for Sunday.
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Geo. P. Jeffus
Paso
G. P. Jeffus
Rs. D. F. Armistead
Lyndall
Hot Springs
Elephfint Butte
White Sands
Kent and family visit from Las Cruces attach Albuquerque officials
Dr. H. L. Kent former State College president and his daughter Miss LoRee Kent, with Thomas L. Matkins president of the New Mexico Title Company Albuquerque, spent several days in town this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Kent
State College
LoRee Kent
Thomas L. Matkins
New Mexico
Albuquerque
Honors for Hidalgo Co. appointee as State Director
Hon. Rufus H. Wamel is named State Director of School Transportation under a recent law. The appointment was made by State Superintendent Rogers with approval from the New Mexico Board of Education.
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Rufus H. Wamel
Public Instuction
Rogers
New Mexico Board of Education
W P A Project Approved for County Courthouse Repairs
The board of county commissioners approves a W P A plan to sand and seal floors, paint, and perform necessary repairs at the courthouse. Custodian Bailey Smith will supervise to ensure proper completion of all work.
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Board of County Commissioners
Court House
Bailey Smith
Mrs Charley Chevouth Visits In Tucson Family
Mrs Charley Chevouth and child ren of Tucson are visiting Mrs Chevouths parents. Mr and Mrs Shighsinger at Valley View.
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Charley Chevouth
Tucson
Old Spirit Of Lordsburg Shown At Mass Meeting
Lordsburg residents gathered at the court house Wednesday night for a mass meeting to boost the town’s revival. The meeting urged Chamber of Commerce reorganization and expansion, with Nat Gammon as president and Willard Holt as secretary. plans include funding the treasury and selecting directors at a July 22 session.
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Lordsburg
Court House
Chamber of Commerce
United States
un+ animes
Nat Gammon
P M Melania
Lordsburg Liberal
Ernest J. Short
Willard K. Holt
Woyd Maddox
Priest National Bank
John Wo Clark
The
Clark Con
Struction Company
Treasury
Made Olney
Ralph Smith
HW Clark
Lorfieburg
Lordsburg Bathing Beauty Contest Urgently Invited
Deming Chamber of Commerce manager Htobert Athon urges Lordsburg to enter the bathing beauty contest at the Deming swimming pool Saturday at 1 90 PM. The event is open to the world and recalls Betty Ray Bima of Lordsburg winning first prize two years ago.
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Htobert Athon
Deming Chamber of Comimerce
Lordsburg Baths
Deming
Betty Ray Bima
Lordsburg
Bobby Bhokkby Joins Hardin-Simmons Band Tour to Mexico
Mrs M Williams spoke with her son Bobby about his imminent departure with the Hardin-Simmons Cowboy Band for a Mexico tour. The trip offers a rare chance to travel the southern republic with all expenses paid as a skilled musician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Williams
Bobby
Hobby
Hardin-Simmons
Mexico
Lets Everybody Cut Weeds News Note
Readers urged to tidy yards and sidewalks across town. Neely Marsalis and Jonny Clark are cited for weed cleanup efforts near the city hall and court house. Community spirit praised for weedless lots at the Christian Church and other sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neely Marsalis
Alto
Court House
Jonny Clark
City Hall
Christian Church
Lordsburg Photo Feature in Life Magazine
A Life magazine feature this week highlights Lordsburg with a photograph of the country east of the continental divide. It notes a transcontinental railroad track that passes through Lordsburg and is photographed for the story.
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Lordsburg
Spaghetti Dinner Hosted by Local Developers at Gammon Home
Jonn Wliueza a note mining engineer working in the southern part of the county cooked and served a genuine spaghetti dinner Tuesday evening. He complemented Dr. and Mrs. R. E. Winwin and Mr. and Mrs. Nat Gammon. The meal was prepared and served in the Gammon apartment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonn Wliueza
Cquity
R. E. Winwin
Nat Gammon
Gammon
Rain bow Girls Plan Regular Meeting and Xmas Card Drive
The Rain bow Girls schedule a regular meeting for next Tuesday night to discuss organizing orders for Christmas cards. Members will review plans, assign tasks, and coordinate fundraising efforts for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow Girls
Scenic Strip Protects Forest Views Along Highways
The United States Forest Service keeps scenic strips along national forest highways to prevent logging and certain construction within view of the road. The aim is to preserve forest primeval scenery for motorists while roads offer broad curves and viewpoints of streams lakes and peaks. Logging may occur behind the strips under a sustained yield policy, but main highways stay visually uninterrupted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Forest
United States Forest Service
Forest Service
Calves fed corn and cottonseed cake outperform other rations
A 140 day USDA and Missouri Experiment Station trial at Sun Bar Farms Grain Valley Mo found calves given shelled corn and cottonseed cake gained 6 lb more than ground corn and cake, and 22 lb more than corn cake with alfalfa molasses. Despite higher feed intake, market price did not justify the extra cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Missouri State Experiment Station
Sun-Bar Farms
Grain Valley
He Kan
Lordsburg Visitors From Valley View
Mesdames Elmer Kerr and children and Pred Kerr and children of Valley View visited Lordsburg on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames
Elmer Kerr
Pred Kerr
Valley View
Lordsburg
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J. Cloyd Miller
Huachuca
Penrod and
Sam
Mrs. Allen
J. . Brimberry
Broughan
Nations
Ann Wynn
Francis Marsalie
Intermedias
Safford
Infanitibe
Dallas
John E. Miles
Miles
Mrs. Winters
Wmv
Er Club
N. and
T. Club
Hidalgo CO
United
Bhokkby
Thip
L. P. McHalfrey
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