Hidalgo pushes for Duncan road linking Lordsburg to Arizona
Hidalgo County chamber presses state highway commission to fund a Federal aid project from the east county line to Hodeo and from Lordsburg to Duncan including a Gila River bridge. The road would boost Lordsburg as a trading point and aid Hidalgo farmers while tours from Deming to Silver City are deemed impracticable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hidalgo Chamber of Commerce
State Highway Commission
Lordsburg
Arizona
Duncan
Hidalgo County
East County
Hodeo
Gila River
Duncan Road
Globe
Deming
Silver City
Clifton
United States Routing Bureau
Star Theatre Week Program Details and Features
The Sunday program lists Cameron of the Royal Mount as a Hodkinson feature. July 30 and 31 feature A Paramount Picture. August 1 shows Always the Woman from Goldwyn. August 2 and 4 present The Silent Call. Also on July 28 Buffalo Bill days with a two reel comedy Sweet and Pretty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
The
Royal Mount
Hodkinson
Paramount
Goldwyn
Silent Call
Strongheart
Buffalo Bill
SU AND SEW CLUB HOSTED BY Mrs Winslett
Mrs. J. L. Winslett entertained the S and S Club on Wednesday afternoon with tea and sewing, the gathering featuring conversation and a light refreshments spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SU and Sew Club
J. L. Winslett
Levi Burg Water Well Appreciation Noted in Omaha Visit
The note urges appreciating Levi burg water well and mentions a three week stay in Omaha where residents drink from the Muddy Missouri. Rufus Jones Jr. spent last weekend on the walking ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leviburg
Omaha
Missouri
Rufus Jones Jr
Sheriff Allen Apprehends Runaway Couple in Tulsa
Sheriff Oscar Allen found Lee Wray and Maud Me Norris in an automobile on West Railroad Avenue with a 15 year old girl. The man faces a statutory charge and awaits Oklahoma authorities. The couple’s arrest was followed by the arrival of the man’s wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Allen
Tulsa
Oklahoma
West Railroad Avenue
Lee Wray
Maud Me Norris
Lordsburg Praise From John O Leary Boosts Town Image
John O Leary, owner of the Deming big store and national press correspondent, lauds Lordsburg as a fine solid town. He toured the 85 Mine with Frank RB after dinner and praised local booster efforts and six point box ads in Deming papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Gulf
Ocean
John C. O'Leary
Deming
Sunny John
Frank RB
O'Leary
Chicago Tribune
Store Expansion at W. P. Hill Storefront
W. P. Hill plans to double the size of his store with a front expansion. Construction crews are busy on the project, described as the large eight previous work in progress.
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W. P. Hill
Salvation Army Adjutant Kennedy Visits Biweekly
Salvation Army Adjutant O R Kennedy and his party will be here every other week on Tuesday or Wednesday. They are very welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adjt. O. R. Kennedy
The
Salvation Army
Mrs Birchfield Gone To The Higher Life
Obituary notice for Mrs William P Birchfield Jr detailing her charitable work, family ties, and funeral arrangements in Lordsburg New Mexico. Notes her birth November 20 1886 in Clinton Minnesota marriage June 4 1914 to William Perry Birchfield and children Elizabeth Ann Stephen Waller and Julia Ellen. Funeral held at Methodist church with services in El Paso by Rev Hoge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Birchfield
Birchfield
Heather
Methodist Church
Missionary Society
W. H. Vanderpool
Sarah
Hebron
Abram
Walter Birchfield
California
Harrington
el Paso
A. Miner
Julia
William KH. Hoge
Trinity Methodist Church
Womans Club
Childs Welfare Department
Lucy Nellie Miner Hirchfield
Clinton
Minn
Lordsburg
N. M
Charles Amasa Miner
Elizabeth Nunn Miner
Wiliam Perry Birchfield
Elizabeth Ann Birchfield
Douglas
Arizona
Stephen Waller Birchfield
Julia Ellen Birchfield
Card of Thanks for W. P. Birchfield Jr.
The family expresses heartfelt gratitude to friends who aided during the sorrow and bereavement of wife and mother W. P. Birchfield Jr. and babies.
Basil's Ninth Birthday Party Observed by Family and Friends
Basil Fuller celebrated his ninth birthday Tuesday evening with a large gathering including Gracie Conner Hermosa Hewett Ber nita Hewett Olaf Landry and many others. Guests received gifts enjoyed root beer and candy and then all were chaperoned to a local picture show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basil Fuller
Gracie Conner
Hermosa
Bernita Hewett
Olaf Landry
Louise Fisher
Mary Louise Foley
Grace Shanklin
Dorothy Walker
Virginia Gondalfo
Josephine Pankey
Anita Brown
Lorene Lines
Nicholas Hughes
A. L. Conner
Nevin Brown
Marion Reynolds
Marion Fisher
Junior Chase
Loyd Wallace
John Augustine
Frank Stengele
John Schaeffer
J. W. Pence
Basil
Warren Fulier
County Commissioners Earn Praise For Budget Efforts
Chairman J Rownby and commissioners Myrt M Maloney and C F Houlihan led a budget meeting with Brown of the S P, Bacon of the KP SW, and Knox of the Santa Fe. They restored all county deputies and funded a full time agricultural agent for 124, boosting Hidalgo County’s standing with a lower tax rate than last year. H Moses of the State College highlighted county agent advantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Rownby
Myrt M. Maloney
C. F Houlihan
Brown
S. P
Bacon
KP. & SW
Knox
Santa Fe
State Tax Commission
Hidalgo
Oae
H. & Moses
State College
Lordsburng to Host Upholstering Shop and Shoe Store
J J Goforth, new owner of Reliable Tire and Rubber Co, plans a first class upholstery shop and a fine shoe shop in Lordsbury. The Rosted business remains. He bought two dollars worth of Liberal stock and will announce details next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.J. Goforth
Reliable
Tire & Rubber Go
Vaught Keeps Busy In Law Not Politics
Democratic leader Vaught and family with John C O'Leary traveled from Deming to address the budget committee in the courthouse session. He said he is too busy in law to figure in politics though he and Magnus Johnson would continue traveling around the corral a bit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaught and Family
John C O'Leary
Deming
Budget Committee
Court House
Magnus Johnson
Mammoth S P railroad improvements at Lordsburg yards
The Lordsburg S P terminal receives massive upgrades with a giant turntable pit oil tank and steel gang. New steam water sites and a large air compressor loom as preumatic tools drive work while a modernization drive transforms the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. P
Lordsburg
Round House
A. Olson
Ewing
East Yarde
Lordaburg
Steel Gang
the & PL Water Service
Expert Turntable Man Doing Big Work
S McKenney in charge of installing the new turntable is a famous mechanic. He knows every move to be made and how to make it work. His work is progressing with speed.
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S. McKenney
El Paso and Southwestern Plans Consolidation Proposal
The El Paso and Southwestern railroad system proposing to the Interstate Commerce Commission to consolidate ownership of its 12 companies into a single corporation named El Paso and Southwestern Railroad Company of Arizona and New Mexico. The plan involves a general exchange of securities between the parent and subsidiaries but no change in ownership or securities outstanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, July
el Paso and Southwestern Railroad System
Interstate Commerce Commmission
EL Pass and Southwestern Railroad Company
Arizona
New Mexico
General Exchange of Securities
Editor Returns From Six Week Tour Of Middle States
The editor is home after a six week tour of the middle states. He notes Lordsburg towns larger than any he has seen and compares regional climate and water to the home country with praise for local conditions.
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Middle States
Lordsburg
Mrs J T Clayton Plans South Carolina Visit
Mrs J T Clayton and her daughter Mildred will leave next Tuesday to visit the former Mrs Clayton’s childhood home in South Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Clayton
Mildred
South Carolina
Pretty Little Parks Foreman Moves Into Repaired House
Foreman Olson is building attractive small parks on the south side of the 5. P. and has moved into the former residence of Foreman M. M. Owens, where extensive repairs have been completed.
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Foreman Olson
Foreman M. M. Owens
Fourth of July Travel Letter From Milan to Lordsburg
A postcard from Mary Crocker in Italy dated Fourth of July describes Milan and Monte Carlo visit with Dr and Mrs Crocker. She notes a palatial casino crowded with older gamblers, visits to Home Florence and Venice, plans to Switzerland, and mentions Miss Harvey formerly a beloved Lordsburg teacher.
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Milan
Mary
Harvey
Lordsburg
Church of Christ services for July 20
Minister A Phillips announces Lords Day services with Bible School at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m on July 20. A sermon on What must the Church Do to be Saved follows. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 45 p m with Industrial Missions topic. Evening service at 7 45 p m features The Transforming Power of the Gospel. Prayer Meeting and Bible Study Wednesdays at 7 45 p m. Choir practice Friday at 7 45 p m.
Water service foreman injured in car accident near Tucson
Foreman Ka Burns of the 5. P. water service was thrown against a stove in his car en route to Yuma. He sustained multiple fractures and was taken to Tucson hospital. He is described as one of the best men in the service.
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Ka Burns
5. P. Water Service
Yuma
Tucson
Fd Ie
Children meet for lessons at local churches
The kindergarten and older children attended sessions with Mrs. N. J. Scott on Tuesday and will meet Mrs. Chase next Tuesday. Mrs. Lyday entertained 40 children at the MFB church. Mrs. Clayton led an art class at the Christian church with ten attendees. A new instructor will take over when Mrs. Clayton leaves for South Carolina next week. The late Mrs. Birchfield greatly contributed to the children's work and will be missed.
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N. J. Scott
Chase
Lyday
M. FB
Clayton
Art Clase
The
Christian Church
South Carolina
Birchfield Way
Rain and Happiness Report From Animas
Tom Birtrong writes from Animas about heavy rain and a cheerful mood with residents noting ongoing showers and communal relief despite wet weather. The piece captures a lighthearted snapshot of daily life amid storms.
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Tom Birtrong
Animas
Burlingame Buys More Cattle in Denver Trade
Milo Burlingame of Denver arrives to purchase cattle and has bought Geo. Snyder's steers this week in a brisk livestock trade.
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Burlingame
Milo Burlingame
Denver
Geo. Snyder
Mrs. W C Burney to Join Husband in Globe
Mrs. W C Burney has returned from Deming and will reunite with her husband in Globe within a few days.
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W. C. Burney
Deming
Globe
Mrs Brink Guest of Mrs Taylor in Tucson Visit
Mrs. L. J. Brink of Tucson is visiting and staying with Mrs. D. W. Taylor as a guest. The social visit highlights mutual hospitality and local connections in Tucson.
Jolly Jack Head Leaves Animag for Visit
A live individual arrived from Animag this morning leaving his family for a brief visit. He plans to return to Fl Paso tonight or tomorrow morning. J. K. Devine will accompany him to stay a day or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Animag
Fl Paso
J. KB. Devine
Noted Head of the Steel Gang Arrives to Direct Tank Construction
Harry Lodge, head of the steel gang, is here to direct the construction of the big steel tank. He is a noted steel constructor with long service at the 82 Company and will lead the project with pride and expertise.
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P. Steel Gang
Harry Lodge
the & PB
Steel Gang
82. Company
Loutke
41 S. P. VETERANS GO ON PENSION LIST
Forty one veteran railroad workers join the Southern Pacific pension list. Total service 1 385 years 6 months. John W. Wright heads the group with 40 years 6 months. Others include John D. Ieanes Donel C. Barnum Archibald Memnart John B. Lange William Mountain Arthur M. Weston and Daniel D. Howlands. Pension fund totals to 1925 show expenditure of 4,419,425.24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific Company
Lodwy
John W. Wright
Sacramento
Southern Pacific
Mr. Wright
Roeklin
Hir
Odgen
Weat Oakland
Arthur M. Weston
Daniel D. Howlands
Salt Lake
Pension Department of the Southern Pacific
Noand TT Club Hosts Social at Mrs Chase Home
The N and T Claok met at the home of Mrs. M Chase Tuesday afternoon. Members enjoyed a pleasant gathering with fellowship and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Claok
M. Chase
Mrs S Hl Gass Undergoes Major Operation at Lovidsburg
Mrs. S Hl Gass underwent a successful major operation at Lovidsburg hospital Tuesday morning. Her friends will be glad to know she is progressing well and doing nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Hl. Gass
Lovidsburg Hospital
Three Arizona Weddings Reported Yesterday
Walter J. Davis and Wredonia A. Blythe of Arizona wed in a ceremony conducted by Christian minister T. A. Phillips. L. L. Davis and Lila Balek from Bisbee were married by Judge Marsalis. M. S. Elias and Micela Almada of Douglas tied the knot in a union officiated by Judge Marsalis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter J. Davis
Wredonia A. Blythe
Arizona
T. A. Phillips
L. L. Davis
Lila Balek
Bisbee
Marsalis
M. S. Elias
Micela Almada
Douglas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Martha Washington
Vrs. R. FE
Buvens
Lordsburg, VM
Martha Washington Seminary
Washington
el Paso Morning Times
Berquer
Star Theatre Program
Sheriff Allen
John O’leary
Mrs. Birchfield
W. P. Birchfield, Jr
Babies
Vaught
E. P
Italy
Church OF Christ
CT. A. Phillips
Childs Welfare
Jolly Jack Head
S. P. Veterans
Ss. IL Gass
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