Reunion of the Virden Jones family gathers for gala reunion
The Virden Valley hosted a large Jones family reunion last week for Mary wife of Timothy Ge birthday and the orig line. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John B Arizona, E Jones of Mesa, Lorin F Jones of El, Junius sot Virden, Casey Bari Jones of Virden, Jones Lunt of Salt Lake, Albert V Spanish Fork, and relatives from California to Texas. Family records and photos were exchanged and singing and piano pieces enlivened the gathering.
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Jones
Virden Valley
Mary
Timothy
Sand Mary Jane
T. Jones
Wing Pine
Orig
John B
Arizona
and E. Jones
Mesa
Lorin F. Jones
Elys
Junius Sot
Gas Tax Filing Guide Explained by Albuquerque District
District director informs about a booklet that explains filing claims for gas tax refunds and credits. The publication covers the six month period ending June 30, 1956, and notes the new law changes to diesel and gasoline tax filings with availability in Albuquerque District.
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Matio
Clair
Fed
Albuquerque
Obituary notes for Hernandez and Heather S event
A brief obituary note states Hernandez, retired, passed on July 13. The service for Heather S is scheduled for morning at 7:30 A M at a local church.
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Hernandez
Em- Pacific
Ted
Bettiem
Ait Heather S
G A.M
Fire damages home of Marshall Fuller in Lordsburg
Lordsburg volunteers answered three calls in a week. A minor blaze hit a yard at Hidalgo Courts on Saturday. Sunday a small fire near Lordsburg Lumber Co. Tuesday night about 10 reached the home of Marshall Fuller while the family was away at Sherwood Culberson reach. The front room was demolished and the family parakeet died.
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Lordsburg
Hidalgo Courts
Lordsburg Lumber Co
Marshall Fuller
Fullers
Sherwood Culberson Reach
Government Plans Buff Colored New Checks with Diagonal Cut
The government introduces buff colored checks with a diagonal corner for use with high speed electronic processing. The green punch card checks will continue, and the new system aims to cut costs by about 2.25 million dollars yearly.
Registration Dates Set for Local Schools for 1956 57
Juniors and seniors will register at 1 00 p m August 30 at the high school for the 1956 57 year. Sophomores and freshmen register on August 31 starting at 9 00 a m Registration for all elementary and junior high students is at 9 00 a m on August 31 in their buildings There is no school September 3 Labor Day Classes begin September 4
Kreole Boy Scout Troop Tours Southwest on Funded Trip
Troop 231 Kreole Mississippi with 35 scouts and leaders toured southern sites including Carlsbad Caverns Juarez El Paso and Lordsburg. They funded the two week excursion by selling trees and meals and plan next year to raise funds for the National Jamboree destination Grand Canyon Disneyland and LA studios.
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Kreole
Misissippi
Lordsburg
Carlsbad Cavern
American Legon Hall
Robert Harvey
Lordsbury
Shoon
Parsons
Salinas
Hall
Williams
Reay
Merrill
Howeth
Legion Hall
Grand Canyon
Disneyland
Los Angeles
New Civic Group To Be Organized
The Lordsburg Womans Club joins the Chamber of Commerce and County Fair Association to sponsor a drive for an active county Fair Association focused on public participation. A rural community fair is more than a parade or rodeo. it showcases amateur arts, produce, and garden blooms.
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Lordsburg
Water Shortage In Lordsburg To Be Resolved By Saturday
The Lordsburg water shortage caused by a broken pump is being addressed with repairs and a new pump installation. By Thursday a replacement will arrive, giving the system two large pumps and one small one to handle emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Unemployment Fund In State Reaches New High
New Mexico reports a record unemployment reserve of 35.9 million dollars as of June 30 1956 with 14 000 employers contributing payrolls The fund held in the U S Treasury carries 67 percent of the state's non farm workers coverage and paid 2 168937 in the first half of 1956 across state and federal programs.
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New Mexico
Fred C. Barron
The
Employment Security Commission
Treasury Department
Washington, D. C
Batton
Barron
Notices for Two Male Fire Dept Members in Lordsburg
Two openings in the local fire department require male applicants aged 18 to 45. Must reside mainly in Lordsburg and be willing to attend most practices and fires. no pay offered. Interested individuals should contact Chief H. Bishop.
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Lordsburg
H. Bishop
Plans Made This Week For County Fall Celebration
The Old Timer's Association and Hidalgo County groups held a July 16 meeting to map the September 20 21 22 23 festival. Activities include an Old Timer's reunion dinner at the American Legion Hall parade on September 21 four rodeo shows four performances and a rodeo queen prize of 875 for expenses to the New Mexico State Fair funded by the Sheriff Posse Hidalgo County Fair Board and Chamber of Commerce.
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Old Timer’s Association
Sheriff Jackson
Sheriff's Posse
Ed H. Hitson
Hidalgo County Pair Board
Chamber of Commerce Entertainment Committee
American Legion Hall
Hidalgo County
New Mexico
Hidalgo County Fair Board
Chamber of Commerce
Highway Act Increases Taxes On Selected Articles
The Highway Revenue Act raises excise taxes on floor stocks and related items. Forms 2265 will be available at the Albuquerque IRS district office for firms with July 1 floor stocks, with a due date of October 15 and payment required. Tax reporting will follow existing methods, using Form 720 for the third quarter of 1956. President Eisenhower signed the measure on June 29 after Congress passed it.
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Albuquerque
Internal Revenue Service
8. P. Vidal
Eisenhower
Congress
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Ai Virden
Boy Scouts
One Ae
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