Soil Conservation Work Completed in Lordsburg Area
This week Robert E. Witherell and engineers completed a demonstration soil conservation project in several square miles of Lordsburg. The area will serve as a model for the southwestern region with structures to slow flood run-off and conserve moisture. Ranchers are urged to inspect and apply findings. questions can be directed to the Safford office. Witherell thanks Lordsburg for cooperation. his family will remain in Lordsburg while he returns to Safford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tect
R.E. Witherell
Safford
Robert E. Witherell
Lordsburg
Suthwestern
Coun
Soil Conservation Service
Witherell
Leste Clauson
Ramah
Gallup
Arthur Campa
Thos
Bante Pearen
Eddie Morea
Milver City
Ann Deltuff
Livestock Meeting Set at State College in Mexico
A statewide livestock meeting led by G R Quesenberry will be held at State College in Mexico on Wednesday at 10 00 AM. The session focuses on a tentative range conservation program under the Agricultural Adjustment Administration with discussions, recommendations, and input from all livestock men in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
G R Quesenberry
Ion
State College Mexico
State College
Consecration Service Promises Active Youth In Church
The Christian En group grows to twenty with high enthusiasm and large crowds at Sunday services. A consecration service is planned with members expected to recite a Bible verse and contribute a dime on roll call. The evening program includes music, prayer, and scriptural reflection led by Marian Brim-berry and Ruth Wood with Ellen Shelly and Mildred Conner contributing to discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian En
Enm
Sony
Marian Brim
Ruth Wood
Ellen Shelly
Mildred Conner
Leon Brimberry
Controversy Over El Paso Courtesy Incident
An apparent report in the Liberal, taken from Paso Herald Post, claimed discourtesies toward El Paso officials by Arizona authorities during a Western trip. Investigation shows El Paso officials were treated with courtesy. officials at Douglas reviewed bags and license use but offered help, noting California registration rules and the need to wire credentials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberal
Paso Herald-Post
el Paso
Arizona High Department
Sam P. Fulton
County Jers
Ty A. H. Gardner
Glas Chamber of Commerce
Lords- Liberal
el Paso Herald-Post
el Paso Morning Times
Douglas
California
Tucson
Chinese Missionaries Return to China From Smithfield
Mr Fen at Shaohing Cheking China Ie in Lordsburg Wednesday for Mr and Mrs A F Ufford of Mal 4Ss who have been mission Stat fae a Vi the Iron they are returning to China San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fen
Shaohing
Cheking
China
Lordsburg
A. F. Ufford
San Francisco
Youngs Variety Store Doubling Floor Space
Youngs Variety Store in Lordsburg is expanding by connecting the adjoining vacancy with a large arch, doubling floor space. Mr and PF Young took charge last March when the shop had only two or three tables and a small stock. rapid growth prompts more storage and faster completion, though carpenter availability delays work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PF. Young
Lordsburg
Hotel Hidalgo
Youngs
Senior YPS.C.E. forms a new church choir in Lordsburg
The Senior YPS.C.E. initiated a winter Sunday program by forming a twelve member choir and singing well. A September evangelistic meeting was approved to run at least two weeks starting mid September with a competent singer to lead the singing. The entire Lordsburg community is invited to attend and spread the word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yps.c.e
Veterans of the Cross
Lordsburg
Centennial Visit Highlights New Mexico Exhibit at Dallas
Mrs. Eddie Allen and family toured the Texas Centennial New Mexico display in Dallas praising the replica Palace of Governors and Indian crafts. She reports Lordsburg praise, strong attendance of 34 769 on opening day, and plans to return August 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Allen
Dallas
Chamber of Commerce
New Mexico
Palace of Governors
Santa Fe
Lordsburg
Palace Gets Topnotchers At August Theatre Program
The August program at the Palace Theatre features top attractions. "Boulder Dam" opens the month, followed by "Bohemian Girl" and "Charlie Chan at the Circus" on August 4 5 and 6. Later in the month Shirley Temple appears in "Captain January" and "Connecticut Yankee" with Rogers. The Dionne Quints in "The Country Doctor" drew large crowds last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Theatre
Boulder Dam
Charlie Chan
Will Rogers
January
Shirley Temple
Dionne Quints
Criders Headed to Estonica for Ten Days Visit
Mr and Mrs R A Crider and their son Terry left last Friday for Estonica New Mexico to visit relatives for ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Crider
Terry
Estonica
N. M
Harry Gale Plans New Enterprise After Ritter-Walker
Harry Gale, longtime chief of the fire department and four years with Ritter-Walker, unveils a new idea he expects to develop soon with partners to promote a good enterprise. He is described as a go getter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Gale
Ritter-Walker Company
Harry
Mrs Banks Austin Hosts Wednesday Bridge Club
Mrs Banks Austin entertained the Wednesday Contract bridge club this week with light refreshments and friendly play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wednesday Bridge Club
Mrs. Banks Austin
Tuesday Sewing Club Hosts at Mrs. Small’s Home
Mrs. W. H. Small entertained the Tuesday sewing club with guests Mrs. Bryan Hall and Mrs. J. L. Wells joining the gathering hosted at her residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Small
Bryan Hall
J. L. Wells
State And District Men Of Texas Company Here
A group from the Texas Company and affiliates gathered Monday with superintendent A. B. Fields and district manager Roy E. Chambers among the hosts. Attendees included W. F P. Ritter of El Paso and M. P. Walker of Tucson plus eighteen agents from Las Cruces Deming Silver City and Lordsburg. They attended a banquet at the Hidalgo Grill with Ritter and Walker as hosts. R. H. Chapman of Firestone was among guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Fields
New Mexico and
Texas Company
Roy E. Chambers
Roswell
W. F P. Ritter
el Paso
M. P. Walker
Tucson
Las Cruces
Deming
Silver City
Lordsburg
Hidalgo Grill
Ritter
Mr. Walker
R. H. Chapman
Firestone Company
No Pledge Required for WPA Jobs Warns Official
Lea Rowland announced that no political pledge is needed to obtain or hold a WPA position. He ordered a Denver regional probe after claims that Valencia WPA workers were asked to sign pledges, warning of biased hiring as campaigns approach. He noted complaints from both parties about Democrats and Republicans receiving work, and stressed fair wages for needy citizens. Dewey Jones, Helen Johnson, and Dudley Robinson joined a Willow Creek Mogollon picnic Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Works Progress Administration
Lea Rowland
WPA
Vallenecia
Rowland
Denver
Ore
Campeien
Dewey Jones
Mise Helen Johnson
Dudley Robertson
Willow Creek
Mogollon
Hollen Hotel Adopts New Ventilating System
Bil Burch completed a cooling upgrade on the upper story of the Hollen Hotel using natural ventilators to reduce temperatures by sixteen to eighteen degrees. The system, akin to government buildings, requires no machinery and allows closing vents in winter for normal warmth. Walter Sullivant has leased the hotel for ten years starting August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bil Burch
Hollen
Shany
Walter Sullivant
Notable Recovery After Gunshot Incident
Mrs Rose Drysdale Warren and her sister in law visited from Separ to report her recovery from a severe gunshot wound. Doctors note fourteen bullets discharged from her body with about 75 to 80 remaining likely to stay. The wrist wound has healed and the last bullet is visible and removable if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Drysdale Warren
Cox
Rose
Lordsburg Rodeo Set for August 14 15 16
Town placards in Safford announce a Lordsburg rodeo scheduled for August 14 15 and 16. Local businessmen funded the event but the promoter later removed the printing from the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Safford
Lordsburg
Lordsburg Hospital Patient Undergoes Appendectomy
Alamo Reeves, chief radio operator at Lordsburg airport, was operated on for appendicitis at Lordsburg Hospital on Wednesday evening. Dr Parham assisted Dr Austin, with Lt Col Anderson Army surgeon of Silver City present as observer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamo Reeves
Lordsburg
Lordsburg Hospital
Parham
Austin
Col. Anderson
Silver City
Methodist Church Service Times Page
Bryan Hall hosts church services with pastor leading worship at 11:00 A M and a 9:45 A M school. Evening service at 8:00 P M and prayer at 7:30 P M. Wednesday worship midweek prayer.
Death of Mrs Nancy M Jones in Lordsburg New Mexico
Mrs Nancy M Jones aged 74 years nine months died July 24 1936 at the home of her daughter Mrs J T Rouse in Lordsburg New Mexico. She leaves her husband J W Jones 78 five living children 23 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The family moved to Lordsburg in April 1936 to reside with Mrs Rouse. She and her husband were married 58 years and were Baptist church members for 51 years. The remains rest beside her son in Pinon cemetery Pinon New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy M. Jones
J. T. Rouse
J. W. Jones
Monument
New Mexico
Lordsburg
N. M. Jones
Weed
Californians Visit Lordsburg on Mirage Fueled Trip
Mr and Mrs G B Graham and their son Ray arrived from Los Angeles for a brief stay with Mr and Mrs Quilla Mardin. They traveled from Boulder Dam via Prescott Phoenix Miami Globe Safford to Lordsburg praising New Mexico roads and tourist amenities and plan to tell Californians about the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B Graham
Ray
Los Angeles
Quilla Mardin
Graham
Lordsburg
Joe Croom
Port of Entry
Chaham
Quilla Hardin
New Mexico
California
Christian Endeavor Sponsors Picnic
Twenty seven members and guests joined a moonlit picnic twenty miles on the Silver City road. A mock wedding near the arroyo drew attention as a visiting lady and local businessman were involved. a coed tried Tarzan, a married woman received a bloody nose, and her husband was bruised the next day. Overall it was a delightful evening for all participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver City
Christian Endeavor
Jenga
Jones Family Thanks Community for Sympathy
The Jones family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness shown during the illness and death of Mrs. J. W. Jones. Signed by Mr. J. W. Jones and family and relatives including Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Rouse, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Van Cleve, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Jones
J. T. Rouse
C. F. van Cleve
Richard Jones
Nelson Jones
Wesley Jones
Mrs Hatfield Recovers From Serious Illness
It will be pleasing to the many friends of Mrs. B Hatfield to know that she is recovering from her recent serious illness.
Palace Theatres in El Paso and Lordsburg Show Same Picture
The Palace Theatre in El Paso and the Lordsburg venue both feature the film Wife was Secretary this week. Stars include Clark Gable Norma Shearer and Lilian Gish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Theatre
el Paso
Palace At
Lordsburg
Gable
Harlow
Lay
Miss Virginia Anderson Weds C L Robinson in 1936 Union
Miss Virginia Anderson and C L Robinson marry on July 16 1936 with Rev Moore of the Baptist Church officiating. Wedding party includes Mr and Mrs Bob Harwood Mr and Mrs Boyd Nally Miss Ruth Barberry and Clarence Robinson brother of the groom. Mrs Robinson formerly taught in Grant County. Robinson works for the G P railroad. They plan to live in Tucson Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Anderson
C. L. Robinson
Rev. Moore
The
Baptist Church
Bob Harwood
Boyd Nally
Ruth Bradberry
Clarence Robinson
Robinson
Grant County
G. P. Railroad Company
Tucson
Arizona
Mr and Mrs Ray Elms Enjoy Vacation Across Texas
Mr and Mrs Ray B E Elms and their daughter Betty Ray are vacationing in Carlsbad Van Horn and El Paso showcasing a Texas trip across several cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray BE. Elms
Betty Ray
Carlsbad
van Horn
el Paso
Two More Radio Men At Lordsburg Airport
Two radio operators join the Lordsburg airport staff. Co. J. Jennings from Tucson airport and M. D. McNeil from Hamilton Field California are added per Sgt Drenseck NC O.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Co. J. Jennings
Tucson
M. D. McNeil
Hamilton Field
California
Sgt. Drenseck
N.C. O
Rodeo Burglars Returned From Arizona Extradition Cleared
Sheriff Conner and Deputy John Cavin traveled to Phoenix and brought back four alleged burglars linked to Buford Martin's Rodeo store robbery. Governor Moeur granted extradition papers for James Rumsey alias Clarence Wallace and three others, who await preliminary hearing in Judge Marsalins court at Hidalgo County jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conner
John Cavin
Phoenix
Buford Martin
Rodeo Clovernor
Moeur
James Rumsey
Savage
H.C. Armstrong
Clarence Wallace
James Wilson
Hidalgo County
J. P McHal
Phoenic
Mc. Halffey
Clovernor Moeur
Zach Adams
Studeo
New Mexico
New Mexico To Have These Returned Mr. McHalffey
District Attorney’s
Sheritls
McHalffey
Miss Shirley Henslee Recovers Amid Warm Visitors
After 17 days of hospitalization Shirley Henslee has about 400 visits from Lordshire friends. She rests pain free at the Masonic Hospital El Paso and hopes to sit up by August 2. Her daily visitors range from 12 to 32, with Mr. and Mrs. W It Baxter lending a radio to help pass the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Henslee
Lordshire
Masonic Hospital
el Maso
Shirley
Mra Heller
Mra
Baxter
Centenary visitors praise Dallas Texas Centennial highlights
George P. Jeffus and his wife applaud the Texas Centennial in Dallas. They praise the transportation building, the Federal Building, the grand Texas cavalcade show, and the New Mexico display duplicating the Palace of Governors. They note heavy daily crowds and urge visits throughout the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal
Texas
New Mexico
Palace of Governors
Monta Fe
Lordsburg
America
Publcity Department
Cetennial
Lorsburg
Registration board reports 1068 voters in precinct 1
Edith Bradberry and her daughters Lucille and Margaret and granddaughter Page travel to Glenwood for a two week visit. The registration board lists 1068 registered voters in precinct 1 across districts A B and C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Registration Board
A. B
Edith Bradberry
Lucille
Margaret
Page
Glenwood
Diversion Dam Begun At Sunset Ditch Near Virden
WPA project engineer W A Shillito says work has started at the head of the Sunset Ditch near Virden. A sausage dam is being built at a cost of 13000 dollars. Ten men began Tuesday and the crew is expected to more than double soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Ditch
W A. Shillito
WPA
Virden
Deming Visitors From Lordsburg Report Tuesday Stop
Mrs. J. Seneed and Mrs. George Tyra and son Frank Sherman of Deming visited Lordsburg on Tuesday for a short stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Seneed
George Tyra
Frank Sherman
Deming
Lordsburg
Coronado Centennial Commission Launches Drive For Membership
The Coronado Centennial Commission forms the Conquistadores to promote the Exposition across New Mexico. University of New Mexico students will canvass hamlets and towns starting August 1, with plans for radio programs and civic group addresses to boost memberships and publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coronado Centenial Commission
Rapelo
Coronado
de Vargas
Otermin
Getteninilal
Ritter-Walker Co appoints M Clayton as manager
M Clayton, formerly district manager of Continental Of Company, is given control of Ritter-Walker garage. He began duties last Monday and will move to establish permanent residence once a suitable house is found. He has taken a room with Mr and Mrs Marcid Heofeld on Second Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. M. Clayton
Continental of Company
Ritter-Walker
Clayton
Marcid Heofeld
St. KB
Ownby
Second Etree
Brown Family Plans Colorado Nebraska Iowa Vacation
Mr and Mrs Paul W Brown and daughters and Miss Rose and Marie Powell departed Saturday for a vacation visiting Denver Colorado Lincoln Nebraska and Cornell Bluffs Iowa Marie Powell staying in Denver while the others return to Lordsburg via the Centennial at Dallas Texas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul W. Brown
Rose
Marie Powell
Denver
Colorado
Lincoln
Nebraska
Cornell Bluffs
Iowa
Mrs. Brown
Mite Tore Powell
Lordsburg
Dallas
Texas
Waycott Family Visits Bepar Area In New Mexico Note
Mr Waycott manager of Fox Capitol Theatre Calexico visits Bepar with wife and daughter and Dolores Barsby. The Waycott family expresses strong satisfaction with their portion of New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woo
Waycott
Dolores Barsby
Bepar
Fox Capitol Theatre
Calexico
Waycoott
New Mexico
RSA official visits Ena Walter on RBA work plan
J. J. Koch district manager of the RSA met with Mrs. Ena Walter this week to review the RBA program. He praised the local efforts and county and city offices provided, and noted plans to build permanent community facilities to support the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ©. Koch
RSA
Ena Walter
RBA
All American Spot Dance at Palador Pavilion
An All American spot dance with prizes is set for Saturday night August first at the Palador Pavilion. Pop Martin and the boys clarizing in dance rhythm will furnish the music for this festive event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palador Pavillon
Martin
Town Mayor single handedly known as Buddy
A visitor to Lordsburg meets Joanella Brown four, daughter of Mayor C L Brown. The child explains her father is the town mayor and that the Brown family share the same surname, remarking that most call him Buddy. The encounter unfolds in a beauty parlor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Fila Brown
Joanella
C. L. Brown
Buddy
Brown
Health Officers Visit City Over Dumping Issue
Dr John C Mitchell new district Health Officer and Carl Jensen district Sanitary Officer met at the airport with Sergeant Drensch to discuss dumping rubbish and dead animals that threaten the airport. They conferred with city officials and Chamber of Commerce leaders and will present the matter to the county commissioners and city council on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Mitchell
Carl Jensen
Drensch
Chamber of Commerce
Board of County Commissioners
Visitors from Austin Stay with Oxsheers in Fort Worth
Mrs J G Smith and Miss Myrtle Bridwell of Austin Texas spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs W B Oxsheer. The visitors are sisters of Mrs Oxsheer and left Tuesday with Mrs Oxsheer for a visit of a week or ten days in California. On return they will stay a week in the Oxsheer home here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Smith
Myrtle Bridwell
Austin
Texas
W. B. Oxsheer
Smith
Miss Bridwell
Oxsheer
Poitite
California
Monterrey Visitor Stays Two Days with Local Friends
He 8. K. Balm from Monterrey Mexico, visiting the Pacific Coast, calls on old neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Rex Kipp, former Mexico City residents linked to American Smelting and Refining. Balm also sees Mr. and Mrs. Claude Olney who met him during Kipps’ Mexico visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Balm
Monterrey
Mexco
Pacific
Rex Kipp
Mexico City
Hex
American Smelting and Refining Company
Claude Olney
Kipps
Mexico
Swains Return From Texas Auto Tour
Mr. and Mrs. C. I. Swain and son Frankie return from an extended Texas auto tour visiting Dallas and Fort Worth Centennial events in Dallas and Fort Worth. They travel via Roswell on Highway 70 and praise New Mexico scenery including Mescalero Indian Reservation areas in the Hondo Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. I. Swain
Frankie
Texas
Houston
Corpus Christi
Dallas
Fort Worth
Swain
New Mexico
Roswell
Highway 70
Alamogordo
Hondo Valley
Mescalero Indian Reservation
Exposition notes from Peggy Mims on Dallas and Fort Worth events
Miss Peggy Mims daughter of a former Methodist pastor writes to the Chamber of Commerce secretary about a lovely time at the Texas Centennial Exposition in Dallas and the Fort Worth centennial. The Mims family now lives in Sanderson Texas after many years away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Mims
Chamber of Commerce
Dallas
Ft. Worth
Mims
Sanderson
Texas
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Young’s Variety Store
Church OF Christ
J. J. Brimberry
Palace
Soreheads
Id Kerr
Ec AB
R . M. Thomson
M. Pisher
H. Gale
F Noche
Ib J. Jeffus
A Hill
B. Sheily
Lions
AB Ball
Lewis
P Wolfe
Ir Wolfe
Ib Laurinas
Shellberg
C Woods
Rf Payne
Conder
Arnold If
R. Castle
Elms
Lovelady
H. Thistle
E. Ewan
M. Conner
Birchfield
B. Jones
Williams
G. Jones
Larry
Rf Thomson
Sf R
H E J. Ball
P C. Wolfe
L Wolfe
Laurinas
Ss Shellberg
Af Arnold
If. C. Woods
Oust
Total
State and District Men of
Hollen Hotel
Mrs. Jones
Mrs. Hatfield
Jeffus
George P. Jeffus
Conquistadores
Los Conquistadores
Spanish America
Sisting
Will Carivam
Brayer
Conhuistadores
Coronado Commission
Hi. M. Clayton
Ritter-Walker Co
PROM
Palador
Health Department
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