F A Black Drilling to Spud In by August Fifteen
F A Black Drilling Company plans to spud in before August 15 with a first class oil rig. Chief Geologist Blaine White reports two location posts being set for wells No 1 and No 2 on state land near Lordsburg. Readings show asphaltum patches and cretaceous marine shells suggesting shallower oil targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Black Drilling Company
F. A. Black
California
Yura
Blaine White
SAO
Lordsburg
W. W. Barnes
Wells No
Women evangelists hold large tent meetings in Phoenix
Miss Verelila Martin and Miss Hoberts, Phoenix evangelists, conduct nightly tent meetings near the telephone building drawing large crowds except Monday due to rain. They are described as earnest and sincere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verelila Martin
Phoenix
Hoberts
Unnamed women evangelists target of Florence tent crime
Miss Martin recalls a Miami murder case and a convicted offender who after his sentence tried to kill two women evangelists in Florence, disguising baptism as motive. He stabbed Miss Martin in the back. nightly denominational preaching aims to win souls, and readers’ interest may affect how long the tent operates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Florence
Miss Martin
Base Ball Benefit Dance Tonight at the Star Theatre
ABase Ball Benefit Dance is planned tonight at the Star Theatre following the show. The event invites attendees to join in support of the ball game fundraiser with proceeds aiding local clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Theatre
Arizona Onion King Reports Rodeo Valencia Crop Boom
J P Dunaway says Rodeo New Mexico and Arizona acres yield high Valencia onions with forecasts of 55 000 pounds per acre at Rodeo and about 240 car loads leaving the region this season. He notes crate and sack packaging, market demand and prices from five to seven cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.P. Dunaway
Arizona
Texas
Cochise County
Valencia
Ban Jimon
San Pedro
Sulphur Springs
Rodeo
N. M
Douglas
New Mexico
Douglas and Bisbee
Foster Couple Return From East Visit
Mr and Mrs Joseph B Foster note high humidity and heat during their extended eastern trip. They express relief at returning to cooler conditions and a quieter mining scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph B. Foster
Mr. Foster
Methodist quarterly meeting led by Rev J C Jones in Albuquerque
The Albuquerque district presiding elder Rev J C Jones visits Friday evening to conduct the quarterly meeting at the Methodist church and deliver a sermon at eight o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Jones
Albuquerque
Methodist Church
General Mitchell Visits Lordsirng Field in California Flight Tour
General Mitchell praised the Lordsring airfield during a Monday visit in California. He noted its popularity, spoke with acting Mayor Austin, and discussed aviation climate, routes, and the San Antonio to San Diego airway as the best in the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordshire
California
Mitchell
Tere
Austin
Ifello
Salter
Billy Salter
Major Crocker
San Antonio
San Diego
Alemans
Atlantic Seaboard
Whale Country
Harry Weddington
Generaisa
Harry Short
Ml Paso
el Paso
Lordsinirg Chamber of Commerce
They Return From Vacation Plans For Church Services
Pastor T A Phillipa of the Church of Christ and his family return from a seven week trip to Oklahoma Kansas Iowa and Minnesota. Regular services resume with sermons at 1 and am on Sunday July 26 and Bible School at 10 am followed by communion. Christian Endeavor meets Sundays at 7 pm and midweek Bible study on Wednesday evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Phillipa
Church of Christ Here
Oklahoma
Kansas
Iowa
Minnesota
Phillips
Church of Christ
Christian Endeavor
Rp. mi
Kiddies Picnic Tallies Prizes For Margaret Green
Margaret Green entertained 24 youngsters on Tuesday evening hosting a Kiddies Picnic. Girls prize went to Beulah Creamer and the boys trophy to Allen Campbell, a guest of Robert Briels. Dainty refreshments followed the playful event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Green
Beulah Creamer
Allen Campbell
Robert Briels
Mrs Clark Hosts Bridge Party for Out of Town Guests
Mrs Clark entertained five tables at bridge Saturday afternoon in compliment to Mrs Eliza beth Gammon of El Paso. Mrs Briels house guest Mrs Campbell of Pennsylvania and Mrs Marie Graham were present. One guest seen leaving for the west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luella S. Clark
Bridge
Elizabeth Gammon
el Paso
Briels
Campbell
Pennsylvania
Marie Graham
West
Welcome home Mrs Walter Sullivan arrives by train No 12
Mrs Walter Sullivan is due to arrive from Los Angeles on train No 12 Saturday morning and will soon be at the Sylvia Bush Bell residence on Second Street. Walt has prepared the house for her return.
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Walter Sullivan
Los Angeles
Sylvia Bush- Bell
Second Street
Walt
Sullivan orders roof paint. Phillips to paint Luckie’s car
Walt Sullivan says he is ordering a barrel of roof paint and enlists Jim Phillips to do the painting on Luckie’s car.
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Walt. Sullivan
Jim Phillips
Luckie
Lordsburg to Virden road and bridge project gains momentum
County officials and business leaders report progress on funding and planning for a new bridge and road linking Lordsburg with the Virden district. Governor Hannett backs the effort, the State Highway Commission provides initial 7000, and Hidalgo County works to match funds and restore the special bridge fund for immediate use.
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Frank Houlihan
Lordsburg
Hidalgo County
J. 8. Vaught
Messers Ownby
Koogler
Hannett
Albuquerque
Santa’ Ke
Hiedalea County
Hidal- Ko
State Tax Commission
Owes
Preneh
J. J. Winsley
Price Gap in Gowns Sparks Small Town Debate
A hometown booster bought an afternoon gown for 16.50 at Mrs Wilkinson's while a Valedon resident paid 23.50 in El Paso, plus travel costs, for the same gown. The question asks if the local shopper should have compared town prices before buying.
Lordsburg Front Page Photo Of General Mitchell Arrival
The Illustrated Daily News of Los Angeles features a front page image of General Mitchell and his airship at Lordsburg, captured by the Liberal camera, marking his first landing at the Lordsburg flying field along with a detailed accompanying story.
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Daily News
Los Angeles
Mitchell
Lordsburg
Unnamed Baby Born to Roy Harper Family
Mr and Mrs Roy Harper welcomed a baby girl on July 9 at their home but have not yet named her. Mrs Harper and the children traveled yesterday to visit the former's parents Mr and Mrs Frank G Cline in Gold Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Harper
Harper
Frank G. Cline
Gold Hill
American Soldier Receives Croix de Guerre Honor
Jack Allison of the 136th Machine Gun Company 37th Division is honored with the Croix de Guerre from the French Government for bravery in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Allison
France
136Th Machine Gun Co
Co-Operative Mill Praised For Efficient Modern Operation
A visitor recalls a day at the Co-Operative Hunting canny praising the mill’s cleanliness and automation. Manager HW Walter appears busy as concentrates run at about ninety dollars per ounce value, with ore assay results and potential for high production in the Lordsburg district.
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Concentenatea
Imere
I. Trent
Lordsburg
Tal
Colorado
Mexico
CREAMER WINS TEXAS ROAD CONTRACT
I W Creamer awarded an 818000 road contract by the State of Texas near Alpine. He will move to Alpine with his family and employ fourteen others. Community expresses pride and notes the loss of a valued neighbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creamer
Texas
I. W. Creamer
State of Texas
Alpine
Igi
New Mexico Tax Commission praised by Panpayers Association
The Panpayers Association commends the State Tax Commission in its bid to conserve tax resources. The governor's choice of JF Owen as Chief Tax Commissioner and the associates Clark and Mr. Sanches y Baca is lauded as wise hires. The letter urges all citizens to support the commission in guiding New Mexico out of financial difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Tax Commission
New Mexico
JF. Owen
Clark
Sanches Y Baca
Oil well report from Bowie yields promising strike
Clad Bowie B S Weiler operated second trick and learned from Bowie of a 2 ft sand rich in oil at 1900 ft. depth. They baled out 15 to 20 barrels, a result described as mighty good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.S. Weiler
Bowie
Epitaph for Flivver Driver Joe Gilnek and Bill Sligh
A brief verse recalls Joe Gilnek who bought a flimsy car and drove off with no prior experience. The next day friends gathered to sing about the hopeful shore. Then Bill Sligh started a flivver, sped away, and his friends sang of the sweet bye and bye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Gilnek
Bill Sligh
Sligh
Safford Defeats Local Team In Home Game
Bafford traveled Sunday to collect points in the holiday game but Dig Bear Cate held four scores at home. Allen and Allison supported the effort as the team prepared for a rematch next Sunday in the Gila Valley. A benefit dance at the Star Theatre tonight charges 1.50 per person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bafford
Bear Cate
Allen
Allison
Gila Valley
Hobo Party Pleasant Evening at Parks Home
Friday evening event at the Parks home drew a good crowd with prizes awarded. Barney Creamer won first prize as best boy hobo and Marie Weight won the girls prize. all participants were judged by their appearance.
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Barney Creamer
Marie Weight
Air Testing Machine Shown By East Visitor
The editor received a remarkable air testing device from his friend J. Koster from the East. It measures temperature humidity and air flow simultaneously and is praised as nearly perpetual motion of human ingenuity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir
J. Koster
East
Farewell Surprise For Gay Ballard
Isabel Bartlett hosted a farewell surprise for Gay Ballard on Tuesday evening before Ballard and her parents leave for Alpine Texas. Friends express reluctance to see her depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabel Bartlett
Gay Ballard
Alpine
Texas
Home From Detroit Mrs McCuaig Returns From Ten Months Away
Mrs FB McCuaig arrives home Friday from Detroit where she visited relatives for ten months. She reports Mrs Beatrice Allen and Betty are well and happy, as they can be outside Lordsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FB. McCuaig
Detroit
Beatrice Allen
Betty
Lordsburg
Couple Await California Reunion To Name Baby Daughter
Mr and Mrs Malcolm Gammon expect a daughter born July 15 in Lordsburg. They will name her after the mother and father join the father in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm Gammon
Lordsburg
Daddy
California
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J. P. Dunaway
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Panpayers Association
Complimenes Commission
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Safford
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