19 Jul 1928
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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1928
Page
1
Henry Conner writes of his Texas trip to see Joy Wile's homeland, detailing days along the Sabine and Tenaha rivers, mud resticks, fishing adventures, swamp life, and local customs. He notes barefoot crowds, webbed feet, jungle-like scenery, and a longing for home, ending with a sense of being out of place.
About twenty five members of the Young People's Bible class from the Church of Christ visited Mrs. J. M. Dorrance's home and then surprised Supt. and Mrs. Claude Wood. The guests spent a delightful evening with plenty of fun and hoodseats.
Mr and Mrs T H Card return from a seven week eastern honeymoon visiting many states and cities including New Orleans Washington New York North Adams Lake George Boston and Chicago They paused at the Wayside Inn rebuilt by Henry Ford and noted Paul Revere landmarks They plan to reside at 912 Santa Rita St Silver City until September and Card awaits further contract details in Lordsburg
The El Paso Girls Club under Mrs A I reer directs Virgina Orcutt Jane Alger Pauline Anussin Nancy Cross Francis Cross and Addie Conner in sewing making new dresses and collecting socks for the El Paso Children's Home. They have sent 20 dresses and many stockings this summer and invite donations of clothing through club members or Mrs Green.
Mr and Mrs W H Small depart Tuesday for Long Beach for their annual summer stay likely in the same hotel apartments as previous years. They plan to be away the rest of the season. County Agent Gleason also leaves for a month long vacation in Colorado and California.
N S. Pairbank the popular new superintendent for the Rio Grande Division arrived at 8 o clock Thursday evening and prepared for the night. He used the private car Tie son and described the interchange with former Willian Wilson now assigned to the Hin Grande on the Tucson Division as a sign of good will between divisions of the Southern Pacific. Fairbank praised the new posting and said the Rio Grande division is in excellent condition and that most people would not notice a change due to efficient operations. He expressed a wish to meet local businessmen and hoped to visit Libera.
Mr and Mrs Hatfield, long time owners of the Turner Hotel Hardin properties, have renovated the hotel adding seven new apartments and twenty six more beds to reach thirty five refined rooms. Each room has hot and cold water, showers, and fans. the property features flowers and a homelike atmosphere. On August 1 they will turn over full operation to Hotel Owner Field, resuming Mrs Leonard who has run the hotel with them.
Mrs Flora Marble entertained Sunday with a chicken dinner and homemade cactus jelly at her ranch home. Guests included Hor and Mrs Join T Muir and Tom Davis of Oakland, Mrs Hayes, Albert Hill’s grandmother, and County Agent L W Gleason with editor Mrs Marble. The host plans a bed for growing various desert cacti as part of an interesting experiment.
W. M. Townsend transfers control of West End Garage to Ritter & Walker with FE L. Jones named manager. Townsend keeps the Apache name for his upcoming Chevrolet store to open next week. The operation will maintain the same high grade service for tourists.
The N. and T. Club met at the home of Mrs. E. M. Luckie on Tuesday to gather for their regular assembly.
Iminald Pea, a renowned piping engineer, meets editors in Lordsburg after touring mining properties in the West. He praises the Lordsburg district as outstanding and predicts rapid mining growth with the Bonney Mine Anita properties Walde and Atwood set to start operations, citing past visits to the Orient and Alaska.
The well known contractor Frank Sauth of San Angelo is erecting a Spanish style home for five Cottage Court owners Mro and Mee MOA and others. A garage will accompany the new home for a Buick. The project aims to unite two families for a congenial residence as Lordsburg sees a bright future with tourism and desert gatherings attracting northern visitors.
Frank McCarthy announces the visit of Cape Iain Cain and Sargeant Craig Ties. Local men sign up for the New Mexico National Guard Troupith Cavalry at Deming including Pete Chase Harry Gale J T Justin Rufius Jones William Jones Delbert Wilkernson Glenn Jennings and James Wood. They will receive uniforms join the troop at Deming and entrain to Fort Bliss for a two week encampment.
Mr and Mrs G A Wood express sincere thanks for the shower at Mr and Mrs Farle Kerr home after their house burned. Such kindness will never be forgotten.
A heavy rain fell on the Muir launch Sunday afternoon while surrounding areas stayed dry. This marked the third such incident this year as Hon John T. seeks a stand with the weather clerk.
A significant meeting is planned in Silver City for September 3 4 highlighting the Southern New Mexico Association and Silver City centennial celebration. Former congressman W W Walton leads entertainment with hopes for attendance by U S senators congressman and Governor Dillon at the event.
Dairy Commissioner Poe spoke at the Lordsburg Luncheon Club under the new New Mexico dairy law. He praised cooperation from dairy processors and noted 21 creameries outside the state doing business here. Poe urged a return visit and found local dairies in excellent condition. Mrs Metcalfe of Silver City accompanied him. Mr Wilkerson was named chairman for the next meeting.
Jack Heather, famed for erecting buildings at the State Teachers College in Silver City and securing major state highway contracts, announces his return to Lordsburg to pursue more local work. He plans to apply his expansion to home projects after years abroad.
Talbert Martin and his brother, once high school students, were remembered by many as they recall the accidental electrocution that occurred last Sunday morning in Douglas.
Lordsburg bakery owners Mr and Mrs Wacker celebrate ten years in business in Lordsburg Monday at 2 90 pm with a giant cake two inches in diameter and inches deep. A coin baked into the cake will be awarded to a lucky attendee. Cake portions will be sanitary and the coin prize valued at one dollar. The event invites all to attend and enjoy a slice while the Wackers note their past success and future prospects.
New Reliable Garage, owned by Tom Nichole and Kat. Jones, opens adjacent to Reliable Tire and Hubber Co. Tire Building. The reinforced concrete brick-front structure features a cement walk and a left rear addition. Local observers note the business shows promise as it begins operations.
A damaged clipping notes Shoofly Leasing Company and partners Rholiv Welle drilling success at the Bonney Mine area, claiming high grade ore and strong prospects for the Mieurly properties, indicating a bright future.
A group including Od Fellows and Hebehahe and many friends traveled toward Silver City on Friday evening for a cheerful supper and old fashioned date heaven fence tips. Guests listed include Myo Mere John Berew Meo Mia Harry Hosenstein Meo Mes Chanes Puller Me Mere Claude Olney Mew Mere White Me and Mre No J Scott Mex Ova Martin Hittin won Mere Clvedale Mere Diora Kerr Mice Gertrude Wright Mine Lola Weavers Mr Catron with Myra George Keime Mex Consette Misxey Hieanie Margaret Everett Me Wo OP Birchfield Raymond Scott Inella Mephen Walter Birchfield Charles Carrol Conner Donald Scott Pave Keine.
President-elect Alvaro Obregon was allegedly attacked by an unspecified dope fiend at a banquet near Mexico City. The act is described as a shocking blow to the Republic and its strongest leader.
Mrs. Luella Clark regent of the college along with Mrs. Effie Bass Miss Clara Bass and Miss Margaree Green return home from the summer session of the Teachers College which this year has been unusually successful.
Henry Gonner Clarence Downing and a man nicknamed Check traveled to Elephant Butte this week and caught every fish the law permits.
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