Lordsburg Accepts Government Gas Plan Unanimously
The Lordsburg city council approved a natural gas project with government bonds worth 44000 to be repaid from gas operation revenue. The council, city officials, and civic groups praised the agreement, with the PWA funding and a government refund of relief labor costs, as work to begin in August pending legal details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heather
E. D. Wright
Walter Sullivan
Lordsburg
Payne
Santa Fe
Oakley
Chamber of Commerce
Historian lauds Coronado fete amid Southwest history ties
Dr Carlos E Castaneda Texas author and UT historian praises Coronado celebration as a shared Southwest history milestone. He urges cooperation with New Mexico state leaders to ensure a lasting commemoration backed by Panhandle Historical Society and regional groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coronado
Carlos E. Castaneda
Texas
Atennial History of
Taneda
University of Texas
Amarillo
Dr. Cataneda
Cas
Allegun
Panhandle Historical Society
Mexico
Shreveport Family Plans Colorado Springs Vacation
Robinson and his son O of Shreveport travel with mother L. B. Robinson and Sheveport Robinson to Colorado Springs for a vacation after a few days at the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheveport Robinson's
Colorado Springs
Major Road Oiling Planned for Lordsburg Highway
The Silver City Daily Press notes the next major road oiling will target the Lordsburg highway, a key traffic artery that has seen realignment and resurfacing in the past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver City
District Attorney Reunites With Vacations Near San Diego
W Hodges drove over Silver City on Thursday as the district attorney and his party enjoyed a vacation in San Diego and other western locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Hodges
Silver City
Diego
Edward S Lewis Appointed First in the Reserve Corps
News release from Fort Sam Houston announces Edward S Lewis, late F E Lewis, and Mrs. has been appointed first in the Reserve Corps per service regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sam Houston
Edward S. Lew
FE. S. Lewis
Baptist Women Meet At Mrs Jones Home This Week
W M A of the Baptist group gathered at Mrs Jones home with Mesdames Moore Capps Corbel Robi Will Marler Marvin Pierce Ostess. Delicious refreshments followed an in fire lesson from David.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.M. A. of the Baptists
Mrs. Jones
M. C. Moore
Capps
Frank Corbel
Robi
Will Marler
Marvin Pierce
Ostess
David
Pauline and Ruth Gibson Visit Friends Here
Pauline and Ruth Gibson are visiting friends locally. The brief note mentions their presence in town and suggests a social visit without details of date or activities.
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Pauline
Ruth Gibson
Inspector Bolton Praises Lordsburg Cooperation
District Sanitary Inspector WH Bolton visits Lordsburg and commends the City Council and food sellers for cooperation. He notes greater pride here than in other cities and plans a thorough dairy inspection, having already given one dairy an A- rating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolton
Lordsburg
Baby Holloway Born After Fourth Of July
The little girl of Mr and Mrs John L Holloway born the day after Independence Day weighs 6 pounds 7 ounces and both mother and infant are doing very nicely according to a note from the father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Holloway
Gallup Inter Tribal Indian Ceremonial Pow Wow Dates Set
Gallup plans its Inter Tribal Indian Ceremonial for August 25 to 27 with an estimated 7000 participants from 26 tribes. The event features tribal dances races chants rites sports and craft displays as announced by the Gallup chamber of commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallup
Gallup Chamber of Commerce
Methodist Church Services Schedule In Bryan
Church announces Sunday schedule with Church School at 9 45 am Worship at 11 am topic The Essence of Christianity Evening Worship at 8 pm Prayer Service Wednesday 730 pm led by Pastor Bryan Halli and church officers.
Messecar Plans School Moves and Local Activities
Mrs. Moaglile L. Messecar of the Lordsburg School faculty writes from Albuquerque about sending Mary to St Vincent's Academy and Katherine to St Mary's Academy in Silver City. Mary studies dance with a former Warner Brothers studio teacher and will perform in a Little Theatre musical on September 3. The Messecars and Bonars swim at the University pool, and Mrs. Messecar will return to Lordsburg on September 4.
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Messecar
Lordsburg
Public Welfare clinic directs care for El Paso children
Mrs Ena Walter and two children visit a Friday clinic in El Paso led by Dr F C Goodwin. Children Homer Farnsworth of Virden and Edward Lee Davis of Lordsburg are returned to Lordsburg after examination. Two tubercular patients are sent to Socorro Infirmary with DPW case worker Marguerite Codding.
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Ena Walter
el Paso
Texas
F.C Goodwin
Homer Farnsworth
Virden
Edward Lee Davis
Lordsburg
Socorro
Department of Publi Welfare
Marguerite Codding
DPW
Aires Family Visits Rev Hall Before California Vacation
Mr and Mrs I J Aires and their daughter with two grandchildren called on Rev Bryan Hall and family Tuesday morning on their way to California for a brief vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. Aires
Rev
Bryan Hall
California
Williams Family Heads South for Texas Visit
Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Williams and their son Terry departed Sunday for a two week visit with relatives in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Williams
Terry
Texas
Noted Western Writer Visits Lordsburg in Mavericks Column
Frank M. King of the Mavericks column in the Western Livestock Journal recounts a visit from Deming to Lordsburg. He names Ralph Smith and his Railroad Cafe, Tom Gee and his ranch, Ada Mae Wiskey Day, Harry Day of the Lazy B cattle ranch, Colonel Willard Holt, Nat Gammon of The Hidalgo Hotel, and Betty Smith as companions during travels to Bisbee.
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Frank M. King
Western Livestock Journal
Lordsburg
Park
Deming
Jack Hall
Ralph Smith
Ralph
Betty
Tom Gee
Tom
Harry A. Day
Ada Mae Wiskey Day
W W Wilkey
FE Paso
Harry Day
Willard E. Holt
Nat Gammon
the Hidalgo
Betty Smith
Bisbee
Chevrolet introduces four new taxicab models for 1937 lineup
Chevrolet Motor Division announces four new taxicab models built on a 127 inch wheelbase with 202 inch overall length. The cabs feature a removable partition, seven passenger option, hydraulic brakes, reinforced frame, high efficiency engine, and no draft ventilation for improved comfort and serviceability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Holler
Chevrolet Motor Division
General Motor Sales Corporation
Holler
W E Fish
Chevrolet
Lordsburg Chamber of Commerce Grows Fast on Meeting and Membership
The Lordsburg Chamber of Commerce reports rapid membership growth after a courthouse meeting and active effort by the membership committee. John H. Clark of Clark Construction added 14 members in one day with only two refusals, as the group prepares to attract tourists and industrial projects while expanding gas distribution. More than 60 men remain to be visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Chamber of Commerce
Delegates Named for Lordsburg Legion State Convention
At a Lordsburg American Legion meeting delegates were elected to attend the state convention in Las Vegas on August 12 13 and 14 Claude Sanders Legion commander A L Lynn and W W Scott named as delegates Alternate delegates are Jack Hogget WH Walter and H A Brown The group aims to bring the 1938 convention to Lordsburg with broad local support from the town and Legion members.
Captain and Mrs Hurt Host Friends Here
Captain Arle G. Hurt, chaplain of the Southern Arizona CCC Camps, and Mrs. Hurt visited former Oklahoma friends Rev. and Mrs. J. Brimberry. They provided vocal and instrumental music at the Church of Christ Sunday evening assisted by Director WC. Mearns on saxophone. They left Monday morning to resume work at the COC camps.
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Arle G. Hurt
Southern
Arizona
CCC
WPA Office Reorganization Moves Deming Office to Silver City and Socorro
County engineer Robert Prugle reports the Deming WPA district office is permanently closed. Two new offices open in Silver City and Socorro while E. A. Rose assumes charge of western WPA operations from Santa Fe. Lordsburg office remains under Shillito Rogers Elliot Casey with Progle reassigned as assistant clerk in Silver City. he retains his Lordsburg home.
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WPA
Robert Prugle
Deming
Silver City
Socorro
E. A. Rose
Weltero
Santa Fe
Lordsburg
W. H. Shillito
J. W. Rogers
Harry Elliot
John Casey
Progle
Silver Cly
Picture postcard from former El Paso mayor
The El Paso chamber of commerce received a postcard from A. B. Poe, former mayor, who is touring Europe. The card originated in Paris during his European trip.
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A. B. Poe
el Paso
Europe
Paris
remodeling beauty shop by Mrs. C L Brown
Mrs. C L Brown is remodeling and re decorating her beauty shop. She adds modern appliances for the latest work in the beautician art.
New Mexico Land Office Reports June Oil Lease Revenue
New Mexico June rentals and royalties from state oil and gas leases total $231 424, up from $14699 last June. Gasoline tax and sales tax collections rose about 700 thousand from the previous year. Total oil and gas revenues for the year reach $4 085 544.24 with sales tax at $3 063 670. Placements in private industry rose 53 percent in May while public works relief placements fell 85 percent.
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New Mexico Land Office
New Mexico
Range Inspector John Bogan Visits Lordsburg
Hidalgo County range inspector John Bogan travels to Lordsburg under AAA authority to inspect local ranges and ensure compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 8. Bogan
Hidalgo County
Lordsburg
AAA
Rosch to work as engineer at El Paso gas station
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rosch and Miss Knight visited Tuesday en route to Benson where Mr. Rosch will serve as an engineer at a natural gas station operated by the El Paso Natural Gas Co. He is a brother of the El Paso county Assessor and Collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Rosch
Miss Knight
Benson
Rosch
el Paso Natural Gas Co
el Paso County
WPA Los Angeles Fires 5007 Aliens Over Citizenship
The Works Progress Administration in Los Angeles County dismissed 5007 aliens for failing to provide citizenship papers. The action follows the new national relief bill of June 29 which did not include alien relief. The county’s total case load rises to 34,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Federal Works Progress Administration
Los Angeles County
Congress
el Paso Times
Miners Lead Early Softball Split With Three Teams
The Miners won the first half of the season with three-team play in the second half. Schedule lists matches from July 23 to August 27 with teams 1 Miners 2 Soreheads and 3 Deacons facing off on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays across seven innings.
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Miners
Soreheads
Lordsburg Legion Officer Opens Real Estate Office
A. L. Lynn, service officer of the Lordsburg American Legion, has opened an office at 117 Pyramid Street. He will deal in real estate livestock investments rentals and act as a commission broker. Phone is 190.
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A. L. Lynn
Lordsburg American Legion
Sherwood Culberson
Pyramid Street
Legion Dance Saturday at Palador Pavilion
American Legion dance set for Saturday night July 24 at Palador Pavilion featuring Pete Val Verde’s orchestra. Bank night will run that evening to attract a sizable crowd.
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American Legion
Palador Pavilion
Pete Val Verde
Noted LA Lawyer Reiter Visits on Mining Business
Noted lawyer E. D. Reiter of Los Angeles spent the week here on legal matters linked to mining enterprises. He carried the famed Rosewood cane with a silver handle once owned by the late President Theodore Roosevelt, a personal emblem he is known to bear.
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E. D. Reiter
Los Angeles
Theodore Roosevelt
Mrs Witherell and Mrs Stanley Visit for Government Assignment
Mrs. Robert W. Witherell of Satford and Mrs. Ernest Stanley of the University of Arizona were in town Monday for official talks. The Witherells await orders to Otto Raco where the noted engineer will take up Government work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W. Witherell
Satfford
Ernest Stanley
Stanley
University of Arizona
Witherells
Otto Raco
Ilith Cavalry Third Annual Horse Show in Las Vegas
Major Grove Cullum announces the Ilith Cavalry Third Annual Horse Show in Las Vegas August 14 to 16. The two day program features 30 events including steeplechases, jumps, stake races, dressage demonstrations, and polo ponies. The event aims to connect New Mexico breeders with wealthy buyers and polo riders while showcasing improved safety at the stadium ring and steeplechase course.
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New Mexico
Lasegas
Auguay
Sith Cavalry Horse Show Association
Major Grove Cullum
National Guard Cavalry
Washington
Cullum
Stadium
Thomas family ties noted among chamber visitors
Among the Chamber of Commerce visitors Wednesday were Mr and Mrs Porresat Thomas Jr of Healdton Oklahoma. Mr Thomas is the son of the former editor of the Lordsburg Liberal and is now postmaster of his home city. His father is out of the publishing business now and makes his home at Pauls Valley Oklahoma.
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Chamber of Commerce
Porresat Thomas, Jr
Healdton
Oklahoma
Thomas
Lordsburg Liberal
Paul's Valley
Tom McCabe Secures Permanent Post in Los Angeles
Tom McCabe and his family have settled in Los Angeles where he has accepted a well earned permanent government position. The move follows recognition of his abilities while he was in government service and marks a long term assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom McCabe
Los Angeles
Tom
County vows strict action for highway dumping
Hidalgo County Commissioners announce prosecution for dumping rubbish on county highways including the Animas highway with maximum penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Animas
Hidalgo County
Mrs. Chase Hosts Club Delicious Afternoon
Mrs. 8S. M. Chase was hostess on Tuesday for the Club Delicious meeting. Ladies enjoyed salad wafers cake and ice tea. Attending were Mesdames S. H. Small G. O. W. Trimble Bryan Hall P. M. McInnis Charles Fuller Elbert Jones A. L. Green F. H. Singer and hostess. Guests included Mrs. Rich of A Pass Mrs. Hazle Chase and infant daughter Barbara Jane, the afternoon’s attraction.
Womans Club Hosts CPS Cooking School Demonstration
Crowded audience at the Womans Club heard Miss Mary Ruth Clark of the Community Public Service Co explain electricity use in cooking. She demonstrated with a Kelvinator refrigerator and range, assisted by Mulligan Sherwood George and Donald Johnson, and handed out recipes and name tags to attendees. Prizes included electric toaster and lamp won by several ladies, with a variety of dishes such as four ice creams prepared by Clark.
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Clark
Community Public Service Co
Our
Lovely Womans Club
Alpha
Omega
Mary Ruth Clark
Lee Department of the
Community Public Service Company
Port Worth
Mise Clark
Messrs
Mulligan
Theodore
H W. Hamilton Jr
W. P. Winters
McNeal
Chancellor
E. J. Malone
J Wo Waxter
Sam Killebrew
Sam Malone
Local Floral Display Stirs Neighborhood Pride
The lawn of the telephone building and the adjacent property show a charming floral display grown by Mrs. Felix Jones, wife of the city marshal, drawing neighborly admiration.
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Felix Jones
New Lawns and Trees Highlight Local Grounds
A collection of newly completed lawns and landscaping appears around homes of Dr. and Mrs. C. B. Austin and Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Hall. The Court House lawn and Lordsburg airport grounds also show fresh growth, with the Smith-Pen duplex and Auto Courts on Railroad Avenue noted among additions.
Mrs C J Culp Travels to Los Angeles to Visit Daughter
Mrs. C J Culp with her grandson travels to Los Angeles to visit her daughter Mrs. Cora Kirby and her husband.
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C. J. Culp
Los Angeles
Cora Kirby
Old Timer Reunion and Underpass Dedication at Deming
A large turnout of locals traveled to Deming for the old timers reunion and the dedication of the new PWA underpass noted as the finest in the state. Speakers included District Judge George Wray and Dr Ray Fite representing Governor Clyde Tingley, with railroad representatives and Willard B. Host among attendees. Judge and Mrs B W Ownby of Lords were among the oldest married couples present.
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Deming
George Wray
Ray Fite
State College
Clyde Tingley
Southern Pacific
Santa Fe Mailroads
Willard BE
Lordsburg
Robert Crawford Visits Lordsburg Airport as Baritone
Alaska born opera and radio singer Robert Crawford known as Alaska's Favorite Son visited Lordsburg Airport on Monday night. He praised the airport and the courtesy of Sergeant Apple and staff before leaving and revealing his identity as he taxied for takeoff.
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Lordsburg
Robert Crawford
Alaska
Dawson
Princeton University
Apple
KROWN S HOME
Paul W Brown County Agent and family returned to Lordsburg after a pleasant Colorado vacation. Brown attended the school for extension agent training.
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Paul W. Brown
Lordsburg
Colorado
Mr Brown
Mid Summer Clearance Bale At The Union Clothing Store
The Union Clothing Store announces a mid summer clearance bale starting this week with attractive bargains. A lay away blanket bale is also in force for shoppers seeking payment flexibility.
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The
Union Clothing Store
Chase Wins Fourth Flight at Hurley Golf Tournament
Successful golfer Peter M. Chase and Dr. A. E. B. Buy attended the Hurley golf tournament Sunday with Chase winning the fourth flight. Mrs. Dudley Robertson visited Tucson over the weekend. Mrs. W. D. Concannon and son Terry arrived in Tucson to visit Mr. and Mrs. Robertson.
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Peter M. Chase
A. EB. Buyens
Hurley
Pete
Dudley Robertson
Tucson
W. D. Concannon
Terry
Willcox Visitor Joe Cornett in Lordsburg
Joe Cornett of Willcox Arizona visited Lordsburg on a Wednesday in what appears to be a routine social or travel note highlighting a local resident's movement between towns.
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Joe Cornett
Willcox
Arizona
Lordsburg
Doris Wright Married in Secret Desert Ceremony
Minas Doris Wright long noted as chief clerk in the county engineer office of the WPA married Lt. J. E. Cunningham in a ceremony performed by Rev J. M. Perry of Alamogordo on October 16, 1936. The couple will join him in Ada Oklahoma where he holds a position with a major oil company. The bride, a Lordsburg High School graduate, is celebrated as one of Lordsburg’s best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Wright
WPA
J. E. Cunningham
Red Rock
Tila
J. M. Perry
Alamogordo
Lordsburg
Oakliahoma
LHS
Brimberry Preacher Leads Active Lordsburg Church
The Church of Christ under Minister Brimberry promotes strong Bible School and services in Lordsburg. Intermediate Christian Endeavors mentor youths for citizenship while sermons are described as scholarly and gospel focused. Sunday hours include Bible School at 10, services at 11 and 6, with Evening preaching at 6 and a sentence sermon Start in Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg Thay
Mrea
Brother Brimberry
Scofields End 10 Day California Sightseeing Vacation
Mr and Mrs Harold Scofield and Mrs HL Scofield left Sunday for a 10 day vacation visiting California and sightseeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Scofield
HL. Scofield
California
Senator Lee Brown Atwood and D. G. Pon Visit Douglas
Senator Lee Brown Atwood and D. G. Pon were business visitors in Douglas on Sunday, meeting local leaders and discussing regional concerns. The pair engaged with community officials and toured commercial areas during their Douglas stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Brown Atwood
D. G. Pon
Douglas
Abilene Boy Summers with Winters Family
Little Elmer Covey of Abilene Texas spends the summer with Mr and Mrs Prank Winters as part of a family visit and seasonal arrangement.
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Elmer Covey
Abilene, Texas
Mr. and
Mrs. Prank Winters
Mrs Sam P Putton Visits Father On Weekend
Mrs Sam P Putton traveled from FE Paso to visit her father over Sunday extending family greetings in a domestic travel note from the local page.
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Sam P. Putton
FE Paso
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