County Ranchmen Benefit From AAA Program Support
The Department of Agriculture funds ranch improvements through the AAA program, paying per acre for erosion control contouring water spreaders and tank repairs. County commissioners Herbert Strange and E. J. Wood serve part time, earning four dollars daily plus mileage, verifying projects with county agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brian Black
Department of Agriculture
E. J. Wood
Herbert Strange
Agricultureuste Administration
Ent of Agriculture
Hmar
Yhur
Animas
Lordsburg
Florence Gwartney
Black
AAA
Pythian Sisters Honor Visitor in Lordsburg Banquet
Mrs Lily Smith chief of the Pythian Sisters visited Western Star Temple No 11 in Lordsburg for a formal banquet. Present were numerous temple officers including Luella Clark Bethel Fuller Oma Olney Grace Wright Vera Tyra and guest of honor Mrs Lily Smith. A temple degree was conferred and portraits of M Jayne Weaver and J Addie Hill were praised for their roles in promoting the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burg
Lily Smith
Hidalgo
Emma Scofield
Luella 8
Bethe! Fuller
Oma Olney
Grace Wright
Vera Tyra
Deming Temple
Willard E. Holt
Temple
Lo Ree Kent-Tago
Kay Wright
Myrna Lunt
Been
Lo Ree Kent
Fuller
Luella S. Clark
Knight
Estern Star
M. Jayne Weaver
Pythian Sisters
J. Addie Hill
Lily
Luella Clark
Bethel Fuller
Pastrief
Itg
Sarah Mae Wil
P. C
Moselle Jones
Pauline Baxter
E. J
Monty Moses
M. of F
Weldon
Lunt
Olive Been
Robertson
Mary Dee
Jet Clark
Superintendent Miller Attends New Mexico Education Conference
Superintendent Miller spoke at the Education Conference in New Mexico State on July 11 and 12. He participated in discussions and advocated for the State Wide Campaign for the Improvement of Institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
New Mexico State
Valley View business visitor in Deming
W. P. Hill of Valley View was a business visitor in Deming. He traveled for meetings and reported progress on regional trade and development initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Hill
Valley View
Deming Y
Miser's Chest Installing Large Mining Machinery
W. H. Black president of Miser's Chest Mining and Milling Co. Inc. spends days at the mine with engineer A. C. Nebeker to install big equipment. A 60 to 75 day period is expected to start production with a large compressor and shaft work underway. Black says the site can employ several generations. Mrs. Black and Mrs. Halthusen accompany him. Colonel Halthusen, former New Mexico Adjutant General, is VP of the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Black
Miser’s Chest Mining and Milling Co. Inc
A. C. Nebeker
Black
Albuquerque
Juvenile Delinquency Prompts Local Action and Reflection
Sheriff Cavin reports two 11 year old boys tied to a burglary arson and theft at the Wallace home. One boy had prior run ins while another claimed he could not help the impulse. Mayors and chamber officials urge directed recreation to occupy leisure time and prevent crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Cavin
Ed Rhodes
Austin Wallace
Mrs. Wallace
Mr. Rhodes
Rhodes
Charles Conner
Carley
Hay
Cavin
Chamber of Commerce
Hot Springs
District Grazing Office Opens in Deming
District Headquarters of Grazing District No. 3 is now located in Deming. All business previously routed to Albuquerque will be handled locally. Grazier Boyd S. Hammond is in charge and will maintain headquarters at the Park Hotel with office hours Friday and Saturday mornings weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deming
Albuquerque
Boyd S. Hammond
Park Hotel
Hammond
Messecars Entertain Visitors at Elaborate Chicken Dinner
Mrs Messecar and daughters hosted a dinner at their Silver City home for Mrs Moselle Messecar and visiting guests from Lordsburg. The party included Mrs Claude Sanders, Mrs Grace Wright, Mrs Dorothy Potter, and Miss Alma Perry and Miss Madaline Constable who praised the Messecars as charming hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moselle Messecar
Silver City
Claude Sanders
Grace Wright
Dorothy Potter
Alma Perry
Madaline Constable
Lordsburg
Messecars
Green family vacationing in Colorado canyon trip
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Green and their son Lewis report a delightful time in the canyon of the Colorado River near Glenwood Springs. They have driven 600 miles over mountain roads above the timberline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Green
Lewis
Colorado
Colorado River
Glenwood Springs
Caldwell Named District Health Officer for Hidalgo Grant Luna
Dr Frank W Parker of the State Health Department announced the appointment of C G Caldwell as the new District Sanitary Officer. Caldwell comes from Santa Fe and will cover Hidalgo Grant and Luna counties with headquarters in Silver City alongside Dr J C Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Parker
State Health Department
Lordsburg
C. G. Caldwell
Santa Fe
W. H. Bolton
Hidalgo
Grant
Luna
Silver City
J. C. Mitchell
God Pleasing Life and Paramount Need at Church
The Church of Christ under Minister J. S. Brimberry lists Sunday services on July 24 with 11 a.m. The God Pleasing Life and 8 p.m. The Paramount Need. Attendance strong both services, no summer slump amid a growing crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Enjoyable Steak Fry Hosts and Local Moves
J. I. Brimberry minister of the Church of Christ and family along with Mrs. Mary Swan and several couples attended a steak fry on the Silver City highway Tuesday evening. Lige Conner and Mrs. Halliday plus others have recently moved to Lordsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. I. Brimberry
Church of Christ and Family
Mary Swan
E. J. Wood
Cal Atkinson
Carolyn Ruth
Ruth
Naomi Wood
Mildred Conner
Lige Conner
A. B. Conner
Halliday
Betty Been
J. D. Atkinson
Silver City
Anthony B. Conner
Lordsburg
Water Main Upgrade Planned by Lordsburg Council
The Lordsburg Board of Trustees met at City Hall to approve a 4000 foot cement lined ten inch water main upgrade replacing the old six inch line to boost efficiency from 66 percent to about 146 percent. The Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company of Provo, Utah, was awarded the contract as the lowest bidder. Attendance included W P A officials who announced work could start next week and discussed street improvements and property surveys related to the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Charles Estey
Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company
Provo
Utah
W. A. Shillito
Joe Rogers
W. A
Joel PP. Montgomery
Lordsburg
Felix Jones
Frank Corbell
Lordsburg Girl Sought as Rodeo Princess
Mrs. Harriet Quisenberry invites Lordsburg girls aged 14 to 18 to enter as a princess for the South western Range Hands Rodeo and Herald-Post Kids Rodeo in El Paso September 1-5. Contestants supply pony and costume, no professionals allowed. Queen prize is 50 dollars plus gifts. attire required includes bright shirt ten gallon hat and boots. Registration closes August 4 at 6 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre
Harriet Quisenberry
Herald-Post
el Paso
Quisenberry
Lordsburg
Missionary Society Hosts Fall Afternoon Meeting
Mrs P M Melnnis and Mrs J H Baxter welcomed members to the Methodist Missionary Society gathering at Mra Melannis home Friday. Mrs H L Scofield led devotions and the program, with Mrs B M Chase presiding in the president and vice president's absence. Refreshments followed for listed members including Mrs R A Crider and son Terry, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. Melnnis
J. H. Baxter
Methodist Missionary Society
Mra Melannis
H. L. Scofield
M. Chase
Silver City Rodeo Posts 2017 Deficit After Moisture Fails
The Silver City rodeo shows a gross of 7542.30 with a net deficit of 2017.98. Director Johnny Mullins received about 1500.00 for three months work plus personal expenses and advertising. The shortfall covers flood lighting and a permanent public address system at the stadium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver City
Johnny Mullins
Animas Resident W D Ware Visits Town on Business
W. D. Ware of Animas traveled to town on Tuesday for business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Ware
Animas
Lordsburg Softballers Win One and Lose One
Lordsburg traveled to Safford and Solomonville Arizona for a double header. Solomonville won 14 to 6 and Lordsburg shut out Safford 7 to 0. Next Sunday a game with the Skousen Bros road camp is set at Wilson school with umpire Ralph P. Chicken Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Safford
Solomonville
Arizona
Skousen Bros
Ralph P. “Chicken” Smith
Wilson School
Methodist Church Sermons Promised This Summer
Bryan Hall, pastor, announces church services with Sunday School at 9 46 a m and worship at 11 a m The sermon topic is The Vicarious Element In Christianity Further sermons listed include July 31 A Vital Humanian Is More Christlike Than a Nominal Christian August 7 Is the Belief In the Miracles Of Jesus Essential August 14 The Spiritual Progress Of the Human Race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Safford broadcasts open to public July 16
Attorney H Vearle Payne notes promoter Harry L Payne is among prominent promoters of the new broadcasting station opened to the public Friday morning July 16. Lordsburg residents are asked to listen between eight a m and six p m to see if 1420 on the dial is received and to drop a card if they hear the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Vearle Payne
Harry L. Payne
Safford
Lordsburg
Mrs Clara Kimbly Plans Return to Lordsburg
While visiting her father after more than twenty years apart, Mrs Clara Kimbly received a letter announcing her plans to return to Lordsburg in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Kimbly
Lordsburg
Tolles Visit Lordshburg In California To Texas Trip
Dr and Mrs Vernon Tolle travel from Berkeley California toward Abilene Texas visiting Mrs Tolle kin and plan to Santa Fe to pick up son David who weighs about 150 pounds. Dr Tolle leads education at Humboldt State College Arcata with Palm family details noted and Gridley Union HS connections. Jessie Palm graduates next year and worked in Gridley hardware store this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Vernon
Tolle
Berkley
California
Mra. Tolle
Abilene
Texas
Santa Fe
Mr. Tolle
David
Dr. Tolle
Humbolit State College
Arcata
San Francisco
R. A. Palm
Los Angeles
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Death of Martin Wright
The Wright family expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and the community for aid and sympathy after the death and burial of Martin Wright. They thank the pastor M Moore for the comforting sermon the musicians the Mesonine Lodge for the grave service and all who lightened their burden. Signed Mrs Martin Wright and family Mrs Mary F B Anderson and family Mrs Eva Marshall Mr A B Arnold Tom Wright Miss Gertrude Wright Mr George Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Wright
M. ©. Moore
Mie Sonie
Mary FB. Anderson
Eva Marshall
Meu
A. B., Arnold
Tom Wright
Misa
Gertrude Wright
George Wright
Wool Prices Rise in Hidalgo County and New Mexico
Wool raisers in Hidalgo County and New Mexico note price advances over the past week with auction sales in Colorado reaching as high as 28e per pound. The Boston market reports an active wool market and a promising year for growers. Hidalgo County ranchers with extensive sheep holdings will feel the benefits of these higher prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hidalgo County
New Mexico
Colorado
Boston
General Rains Bring New Mexico to Above Normal Precipitation
The Weather Bureau reports that New Mexico has received sufficient rainfall in recent weeks to lift average precipitation above normal. Rains were widespread this past week saving crops and forage, with notable rainfall in the Estancia valley. Torrance and Hidalgo counties saw valuable rain though still below average in spots. Range conditions are generally good and forage is improving in several areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
United States Weather Bureau
Estancia
Torrance County
Hidalgo County
Mrs Fannie Bryan Visits Texas Brother in Illness
Mrs Fannie Bryan of Stennett Texas is here due to the serious illness of her brother Bill Robertson She is staying with her sister Mrs Fred Gillman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Bryan
Stennett
Texas
Bill Robertson
Fred Gillman
District Highway Engineer and Mrs J P Church Arrive From Deming
District Highway Engineer and Mrs J P Church arrived from Deming yesterday, prompting local officials to schedule a courtesy visit and tour of regional road projects. The party's itinerary included meetings with county leaders and site inspections of planned upgrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Church
Deming
Lordsburg Cloverdale WPA Project Started
The Hidalgo county board credits its officials for securing a WPA project that will employ many workers this season. A new road machine truck and supplies will be provided by the county while the WPA covers labor costs. District Engineer W A Shillite and projects chief T Linderfell oversee work extending from the county seat to Cloverdale post office. Residents anticipate improved highways to Douglas and county services with tax rates reduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Thygerson
J. H. McLeod
Jack Hoggett
Hidalgo County
WPA
McLeod
W. A. Shillite
Ths
T. ©. Linderfell
Fluorspar
Cloverdale
Lordsburg
Douglas
Distinguished Visitors From Brazil Tour Lordsburg and Southwest
Dr W Mondatier and Tobina de Macedo Jr, two Brazilian visitors, toured Lordsburg stopping at Hotel Hidalgo. They travel across the eastern and middle states planning to visit 24 more states and learn practices for Brazil. They praised Lordsburg as the Biggest Little City and planned visits to the Grand Canyon and several dams before continuing to Phoenix and Boulder Dam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mraxil
Dr. W. Mondatied
Tobina de Macedo, Jr
Lordaburg
Hotel Hidalgo
Middle States
Lenwer
New York City
Mondatier
Dilllax
el Vaso
Lordsburg
U. S
Don Marquis
Brazil
New York
Grand Canyon
Arizona
Coolidge Dam
Phoenix
Boulder Dam
Pendleton Suffers Burns at Whitewater Plant
Word from Silver City says George Laddie Pendleton suffered severe burns to hands and arms while working at Whitewater. He stayed about four days in Silver City hospital, with burns not considered dangerous, only painful briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver City
George “Laddie” Pendleton
Whitewater
Silver City Hospital
Nazarene Church Sunday School and Services
Welcome to Sunday School at 10 a m with preaching at 11 a m and again at p m Young people's meeting set for Thursday at 7 30 p m under Pastor W H Bollinger at Nazarene Church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazarene Church
W. H. Bollinger
Wednesday Bridge Club Enjoys Refreshing Lemonade
Mrs. W. C. Downey served lemonade to the Wednesday afternoon bridge group including Mesdames B. Austin R. K. Buvens J. H. Clark Nat Gammon H. J. Rolfe W. F. Winters and Ronald Egan. The session yielded usual skill with a cooling break provided by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Downey
B. Austin
R. K K. Buvens
J. H. Clark
Nat Gammon
H. J. Rolfe
W. F. Winters
Ronald Egan
Farm Security Administration Extends Aid in Hidalgo County
Charles M Brown and Mrs Katherine Heller visit Hidalgo and Grant counties to assist Farm Security Administration clients. This year the program has aided about 45 families in Hidalgo County with home improvements and group meetings, including furniture making from orange crates and wooden boxes to add home convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Resettlement Administration
Farm Security Administration
Charles M. Brown
Hidalgo
Mra
Katherine Heller
Grant
Mr. Brown
Mra. Heller
Uncle Sam
Kirkpatricks Entertain Mrs and Mrs Noble Kirkpatrick Dinner
The Kirkpatricks hosted a delightful dinner party at their Sea High Street home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Nat Gammon, Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Taggart, Mrs. Mary Culberson, Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood Culberson, Mr. and Mrs. John Bradford Jr., and the Kirkpatricks and their son W Noble Kirkpatrick Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Noble Kirkpatrick
Sea High Street
Nat Gammon
L. B. Robinson
Thomas . Taggart
Mary Culberson
Sherwood Culberson
John Bradford, Jr
W. Noble Kirkpatrick, Jr
Preaching at Valley View Church by J I Brimberry
J I Brimberry pastor of the Church of Christ at Lo will preach at Valley View church Saturday evening July 23 at 7 30. The announcement aims to draw a good crowd for the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. I. Brimberry
Church of Christ At
Valley View Church
Lordsburg Family Heads to Paso for Visit
Mr and Mrs Harry Rosenstein with Mrs Maurice Epstein and two children left Lordsburg for Paso Tuesday. Harry returned. Mrs Rosenstein will visit briefly with her parents in El Paso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Rosenstein
Maurice Epstein
Lordsburg
Paso
Harry
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Messecars Entertain
C.G. Caldwell
J. S. Brimberry
Missionary Society
RODEO
Safford Broadcasting
Tolles
Lordshburg
Lordsburg - Cloverdale
Lordaburg Red Rock
State Tax Commission
Wednesday Bridge Club
New Farm Security Administration
Kirkpatricks Entertain
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