Range Lands Entering Critical Drought Period in New Mexico
Extension economists warn New Mexico range lands face a ten week critical drought period as June rains ease. Pasture early growth risks low nutrient forage in fall, with cattle needing supplements to reach spring. Hay prices likely higher this winter. alfalfa yields expected to drop in north counties. Synthetic vitamin supplements may help balance winter rations.
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New Mexico
W. Y. Fowler
W A. Ljungdahl
New Mexico State University
New Mexico Cup and Livestock Reporting Service
North Mountain
Lordsburg Legion Receives State Honors At Roswell Meet
The American Legion and Auxiliary of Lordsburg earned four wards and offices at the State Convention in Roswell. Ray Saucedo was elected Department Vice Commander and W W Scott was chosen to lead Lordsburg Post for another year and to serve as a National Convention delegate in Miami Florida this September. The convention was described as well organized and meaningful by attendees including Mr and Mrs Scott and their granddaughter Mary Hardin.
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American Legion and
Auxliary of
Lordsburg
American Legion
Roswell
Ray Saucedo
W. W. Scott
Miam
Florida
Scott
Mary Hardin
Insurance Woman of Year at El Paso banquet
Mrs. Robert W. Clark a former Lordsburg resident was named Outstanding Insurance Woman of El Paso at a banquet held at Billy Crew's Steak House. She works for Fireman's Insurance Companies.
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Robert W. Clark
Lordsburg
el Paso
Billy Crew
National High School Writing Contest Opens
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars announces the 29th annual National High School Writing Contest the topic The Foreign Student in America An Opportunity for Friendship First started in 1935 the contest invites all high school students to study patriotism citizenship and related issues for cash prizes and medals National prizes include 1000 for first 500 for second 250 for third 100 and gold medals with 20 honorable mention awards Local and state prizes vary by community Rules may be obtained from Auxiliary units or the Contest Department W F W Auxiliary 406 West 34th Street Kansas City Mo Members provide extensive volunteer service to veterans and communities through multiple programs
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
America
West 34Th Street
Kansas City 11
U. S
Three Talavera Brothers Reach Long Army Service in Lordsburg
The Talavera brothers of Atry 2nd Battalion Lordsburg New Mexico total 31 years of service. Angel with 12 years serves as battery cook and leads Mexican style chile piquin. Art also 12 years is gun section leader. Benny 6 years is gun section leader. All three are married with children and hold civilian jobs in Lordsburg.
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Talavera Brothers
Lordsburg
New Mexico
Angel Talavera
Angel
Henry Clay Mines, Inc
Art Talavera
Benny Talavera
Old Timers Select Parade Theme in Lordsburg
The Old Timers Association picks "How the West Won" as the parade theme for September. The event is described as one of Lordsburg’s best parades, with Chamber of Commerce contact information for Bill Kimbley and Mr. Warren for details.
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The
Old Timers Association
Lordsburg
Chamber of Commerce
Bill Kimbley
Mr. Warren
Truck Driver Found Dead at Hollow Hotel Mossy
Virg Lee Benthol a 48 year old truck driver from Phoenix was found dead in his room at the Hollow Hotel Mossy around noon by hotel operators Ralph P. Smith and Mrs. Marie Moon. A coroner's jury ruled death by natural causes after an autopsy by Dr. Nicholy of Lag Cru ces, noting an earlier altercation that morning and injuries were not the cause. Benthol retired to his room after the incident and could not be awakened when called for his run.
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Virg
Lee Benthol
Phoenix
Ariz
the Hollow Hotel
Mossy
Ralph P. Smith
Marie Moon
Corners
Nicholy
Lag Cruces
Benthol
About & Am
Dr. Nichols
Benthal
Local Guard Unit Begins Training at Fort Bliss
The New Mexico National Guard Lordsburg unit arrived at Fort Bliss Texas on July 21 for a two week training period. Eight personnel four enlisted men and four officers reported for duty amid extreme heat. First Sgt Raymundo Saucedo coordinated setup of barracks and inspection readiness while Sgt Raul Diaz organized the supply room and Sgt Diablo Lopez prepared the motor pool. Crew notes mascot La Gorilla was left behind affecting morale. Captain Jesus J commanded the battery AST Clemente Baise handled paperwork.
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C Bay
AW BN
New Mexico National Guard
Lordsburg
Fort Bliss
Texas
Raymundo Saucedo
Angel Talavera
Clemente Baise
Raul Diaz
Diablo Lopez
Martin Arembula
Diaz
la Gorilla
Jesus J
Housing Needed for New Teachers in Lordsburg
Within weeks teachers will move to Lordsburg and seek housing for the coming year. Anyone with rental houses or apartments is asked to contact Wesley Freeburg at 542-9361 or 542-3756 with pertinent information for available listings.
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Lordsburg
Wesley Freeburg
Jury awards only funeral expenses in suit
The estate of Richard Hobween was awarded ambulance, hospital, and burial costs after a wreck on Railroad Ave. involving William A Short Harber Heather as administrator. Plaintiff sought 10 000 compensatory and 25 000 punitive damages. Robinson died on arrival at Hidalgo General Hospital. Attorneys included Woodbury, Schaber and Nunn for the plaintiff and E Forrest Sanders and Lafel Oman for the defense.
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Richard Hobween
District Court
William A Short Harber
Heather
Plantiff
Robson
Hidalgo General Hospital
Short
Railroad Ave
Woodbury
Optimist Club Holds Barbecue Supper
The Deming Optimist Club gathered in the rear of Mr and Mrs Bill Short for a barbecue supper Tuesday night. Members and their wives attended with about 35 people present. Ribs roast and beans were cooked in underground pits by Mr Short for the group.
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Bill Short
Mr. Short
Mrs Cohen Home After Heart Attack Recovery
Mrs Leo Cohen returned home Sunday from Hotel Dieu El Pago where she had been confined due to a heart attack. She is getting along satisfactorily.
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Leo Cohen
Hotel Dieu
el Pago
Southwest District 4 H Winners at Las Cruces Contest
Thirty seven Hidalgo Dona Ana and surrounding 4 H members and leaders traveled by bus to the University Park campus. Winners include Marilyn Jones Virden first in Foods demonstration Ice Cream Capers Sherrie Hateh Virden first in Sportswear and multiple blue ribbons for demonstrations in Clothing Public Speaking and Dress Revue. Red ribbons went to several contestants in General Agriculture Livestock and Home Economics. The group camped in dormitories on campus with a party sponsored by Dona Ana County and endured a rainy contest day.
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Las Cruces
New Mexico State University
University Park
Marilyn Jones
Virden
Sherrie Hateh
Hidalgo
David Baker
Lordsburg
Dorothea Reed
Shirley Hitson
Jeanette Hitson
Aleen Strawn
Phyllis Merrell
Cotton City
Gail Stown
Vicki Brisco
Janie Merrell
Elaine Veeck
Julie Merrell
Patricia Anderson
Sally Dallies
Kerry Lyn Crum
Anitaas
Dona Ana County
Ramn
Culberson Named to New Mexico Revision Commission
Sherwood Culberson, Hidalgo County cattleman, is one of four Republicans picked by Gov. Jack M Campbell for the New Mexico Constitutional Revision Commission created by the 1963 legislature. The panel will study the constitution and report to the governor and lawmakers within 45 days of the 1965 session.
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Sherwood Culberson
Jack M Campbell
New Mexico
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Insurance Woman OF Year
Garnett Burks
By Garnett Burks, Jr
Southern Pacific
N. M. State Fair
P O
Albuquerque
N. M
Optimist Club
Mrs. Cohen Home
Culberson
N.M. Revision Committee
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