22 Jul 1960
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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1960
Page
1
A fragmentary note discusses traffic control in an early 20th century city, quoting yield and stop regulations tied to Seventh and Main Streets. It mentions collisions and safety reminders, with references to Belgian Congo era colonial themes and local notices about driving rules.
Ban ner Mine pitcher Lopez fanned 14 of 17 as Saucedo edged Gene Moore 3 1 in the opener. Sanchez drove in Moore’s run with a fifth inning double aided by an error. In the late game Aguilera held Jimmy’s Texaco hitless as Saucedo Food Market won 7 0 behind four hits and seven free passes.
New Mexico banks extended 4 percent more credit to farmers and ranchers on January 1, led by First National Bank of Lordsburg official N. Morrison. Total bank credit to state farmers and ranchers reached 34 million, with 31 million in production loans and 3 million in farm mortgages, while other lenders held 43 million in farm loans.
Ramirez Radio beat Jim Kinkema 8-7 to stay atop the Pony League standings. Camacho allowed two unearned runs in five innings before Renteria faltered. In the nightcap CPS scored 10 as Sandlin pitched a 10-3 win over Slick's Sporting Goods.
Mrs Eva Marshall marks her 91st birthday at Hidalgo County Hospital where she has resided as a patient for months except for a week. Born July 29 1869 in Texas she moved to Lordsburg in 1900 and has lived there since. Miss Goodsell said she enjoyed visitors cards and flowers that brightened her day. We wish Mrs Marshall many more birthdays.
Hidalgo County 4-H members won multiple ribbons at the Junior district contests in Deming. Allan Kerr Nancy Kerr from Cotton City led with blue ribbons and special honors for demonstrations in electricity and an apron style. Other Cotton City members and Virden participants earned blue and red ribbons in livestock, clothing, foods, and home economics judging.
Henry T. Cochran 78 died July 15 in Salinas after a short illness. Ben Cochran, son, returned from Salinas Friday night upon news of his father’s decline and burial occurred Monday, July 18. Survived by five children, twenty three grandchildren, nine great grandchildren.
Richard Knute Dockum, eight, was among 14 new citizens sworn in at the Luna County Court House in Deming on Tuesday July 12. He came to the United States from Germany in August 1955 to live with Mr. and Mrs. R S Dockum of Lordsburg after a lengthy, aided process led by Judge A W Marshall and helped by friends of the Dockums. He received a 50 star flag as a symbol of his new citizenship, with proud parents looking on.
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