Decoration Day Observance in Lordsburg Honors Fallen
Lordsburg observes Decoration Day with the cemetery association guiding a dignified program. Attendees hear speeches by Attorney A W Morningstar and Ralph S Spann, sing patriotic tunes, and recall sacrifices from Lexington to the Argonne, aiming for lasting peace and national unity.
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Lordsburg
A. W. Morningstar
America
C. B. Wagner
M 0. Williams
United States
Wilard E. Holt
Lexington
Argonne
Edward H. Mitchell
Lordsburg Legion
The
Legion
Sherman
Hell
Harry Rose
Wagner
Ralph S. Spann
Ehuse
Rome
The Spirit of Duty and Remembrance at the Memorial Service
A crowd gathered for a memorial ceremony as veterans and youths recalled sacrifice and the duties of citizenship. Speakers including Rev Father Power urged reflection on life, death, and the American spiritual resolve guiding future generations.
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Father Power
Church of St. Joseph
Commencement Events At Star Theatre Schedule
Commencement exercises on Monday June 6 at 8 p m includes a class sermon by Dr Percy Knickerbocker. Wednesday June 8 at 8 p m features a school program with "The New Woman in the Shoe" and various acts in a Star Theatre medley.
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Star Theatre
Percy Knickerbocker
Graduation Exercises Eighth Grade at Christian Church
Thursday evening June 9 8 p m a graduation program will be held at the Christian Church for the eighth grade. Included are class history classmates poems a glee club and diplomas to be presented by Hon W C Hail and A B Ownby with benediction by Rev Williams.
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Christian Church
Hoye’ Quartet Clase
Alvan Bradberry
Edward Cries
W. C. Hail
A.B. Ownby
Williams
Veterans Day Observance Honors Two War Dead
The ceremony featured speeches by Mrs. Ball and Attorney L. P. McHalffey praising the armed forces and the Boy Scouts who honored the flag. A bouquet was laid at the graves of Robert Swan and John Thomas at Mountainview Cemetery, with the Cemetery Association praised for arranging flowers. a post office donation jar was stolen.
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Charles ©. Ball
France
L. P. McHalffey
Department of Justices
Mme Measure
Wagner
Mountainview Cemetery
Robert Swan
John Thomas
Ladies of the Cemetery Association
Denver Capitalist Visits J. H. White
J G Nichols proprietor of the Savoy Hotel in Denver visited J H White to discuss the Last Chance mine and adjoining properties. Engineer White and California oil magnate Joe Crites joined the visit and reports say the outcome was very satisfactory, signaling growing interest in Lordsburg district.
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J. G. Nichols
Savoy
Denver
Engineer White
Joe Crites
California
Last Chance
White
Lordsburg
Railroads Change Time in June 1921 Schedule
Time changes affect No 1 and No 2 trains on A N M routes. No 1 from Clifton arrives 11 19 A M departs 11 29 A M for Hachita. No 2 from Hachita arrives 2 20 P M departs 2 45 for Clifton.
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N. M
Clifton
Hachita
Postmaster Hardin Receives Colt's Special Post
Postmaster M. Q. Hardin has received from Postmaster General Kavya a Colt's 45 Special with scabbard belt and cartridges to be worn when guarding the mails. In Lordsburg a lawful town, the armament is treated as an ornament rather than weaponry.
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M. Q. Hardin
Kavya
Miss Naomi Devine Clark Dies at 24
Naomi Devine Clark aged 24 died Sunday after noon May 20 after a long illness. She was daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A KK L Clark and lived with parents and sister Ana. Funeral from her home on Decoration Day with burial at Mountain view Cemetery. Alfred Brunk officiated. Grant Leahy handled arrangements. Many flowers were sent by friends and neighbors.
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Naomi Devine Clark
A. KK. L. Clark
Ana
Mountainview Cemetery
Alfred Brunk
The
Christian Church
Grant Leahy
Miscellaneous Shower for Miss Helen Holt Before June Wedding
Miss Helen Holt, soon to wed Clifton Burney of Lordsburg, hosted a miscellaneous shower with fourteen guests. Attendees enjoyed guessing contests and a future peep at who will marry next, followed by a two course luncheon. Pink and white decor featured abundant flowers.
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Jessie Gurney
Helen Holt
Clifton Burney
Lordsburg
Prominent Arizonans Visit Tucson Leaders Honored
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Woods and daughter of Tucson spend a few days with Dr. and Mrs. Crocker. Mrs. Woods is Margaret Mott, a former Lordsburg student. Mr. Woods serves as cashier of the Tucson National Bank and chairs Pima County Board of Supervisors, also directing the Chamber of Commerce.
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J. E. Woods
Tucson
Crocker
Woods
Margaret Mott
Lordsburg
Tucson National Bank
Board of Supervisors
Pima County
Chamber of Commerce
Hazel Wallace Celebrates 12th Birthday Party
Hazel Wallace entertained a company of little friends last week in honor of her twelfth birthday. She received many nice gifts. Mrs. Wallace served dainty refreshments.
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Hazel Wallace
Engineer E L Bandy Visits Townsend on Inspection Tour
District Engineer BE L Bandy of the state highway department toured Silver City with Mrs. Bandy and secretary Miss Josephine Dorn. He said dry weather leaves highways in fair condition and noted if Townsend bill passes New Mexico would pay a small share of federal highway construction with the government covering 68 percent. He plans to inspect the Virden bridge project soon.
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BE. L. Bandy
State Highway Department
Virden
Knights of Pythias Feed Friday Night
Arrangements are made for a big meal at the Knights of Pythias hall this Friday evening. Every member of the order including those elected to page rank are urged to attend.
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Knights OF Pythias
P. Hall
Order
Doctor’s Hay Purchase Trip Across Southern New Mexico
Dr G H Young deputy stock veterinarian begins a circuit from Lordsburg to buy eight cars of Gila Valley hay. He visits Hunean Safford hate her Pima Bold manville then back to Safford and Lordsburg. Cooper and DePalma will join the doctor’s class soon.
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Lhat
G. H. Young
New Mexico
Lordsburg
Gila Valley
Hunean
Safford
Pima
Boldmanville
Cooper
DePalma
Robert L. Fitz Visits Lordsburg on Travel to California
Noted capitalist Robert L. Fitz stopped in with Lordsburg friends last evening during his trip from the East to the West. He praised the Last Chance as being in capable hands on his Southern route.
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Robert L. Fitz
Lordsburg
Calif
Are You Officially Dead You as a Working Woman
Mortality statistics from major life insurance companies show women in office work have an average life expectancy of 26 after starting work, while housekeepers live to 53. The piece urges outdoor activity, fresh air, and regular exercise for indoor workers to improve health and resist disease.
Woman's Club Meeting Election at Home of Nora Ownby
The Woman's Club holds its regular meeting on Monday afternoon June 6 at the home of Mrs. Nora Ownby with Mrs. W P Hill as hostess. Members are urged to attend as this is the day for electing officers.
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Woman's Club
Nora Ownby
W. P. Hill
Good Things in Lordsburg Mre. H. C. Walters cream layer cake
Local shop in Lordsburg promotes sale of a cream layer cake by Mre H C Walters offering a tempting dessert option for residents and visitors alike.
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Lordsburg
Bankhead Highway Association Formed at Douglas
The Southwestern Bankhead Highway Association was formed in Douglas on Saturday to advertise the route from coast to coast. Lordsburg was not represented. the meeting included the Chamber of Commerce president and directors, with Auto Club of Southern California and D. O. Bonedgress of Deming agreeing to handle publicity.
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Douglas
Southwestern Bankhead Highway Association
Lordsburg
Chamber of Commerce
Auto Club of Southern California
DD. O. Bnodgress
Deming
Ben's Lunch Opens Early in Owl Club Building
Hen. & Dunagan former County Assessor opens a fine lined room in the Owl Club building serving the public. Menu includes steaks pork chops hamburgers ham and eggs and a variety of other dishes with percolated urn coffee. Specials advertised for the day.
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Hen
Dunagan
Owl Club
Shower honors Miss Holt with luncheon and roses
Mrs. C. Donaldson hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Itelen Holt last Tuesday afternoon. Golden Gowip club members and guests attended as lovely gifts were given. The house was decorated with Crimean rambler roses and a dainty two course luncheon was served by Deming Oraphie.
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C. Donaldson
Itelen Holt
Golden Gowip Club
Deming Oraphie
Felton laid to rest after El Paso funeral
Mers and Mrs Fr Coyle and Mies Whittle returned Thursday from El Paso where they received courteous treatment at the mutual of Mies Byra Felton. Simmons Hartford funeral directors oversaw the services. The Lordaburg school wreath stood out for its design and finish. The only services in El Paso were at the grave where Mr Coyle offered prayer.
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Mers
Fr. Coyle
Mies Whittle
el Paso
Mies Byra Felton
Simmons & Hartford
Lordaburg
Coyle
Hospital Notes Report Local Recoveries
Mrs Wade Smith returns home with health restored after a successful operation. C Johnson of Gold Hill sits up and improves. Mrs Neilson of Solomonville improving and to return home soon. Fred Hightower of San Simon recovers from a broken leg. Arthur Dees of Bowie improves after a serious operation. Las Douminze of Valedon returns home after illness.
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Hh. C. Johnson
Gold Hill
Mrs Neilson
Solomonville
Fred Hightower
San Simon
Sa Eee
Arthur Dees
Bowie
Las Douminze
Valedon
Local visitors return from Hot Springs outing improved
J B Ownby and wife along with J E Allen and wife came home from Hot Springs yesterday in good condition. J J appears most improved by taking the most baths. Mayor Ownby and wife plan to return soon.
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J.B. Ownby
Hot Springs
J. J
Mayor Ownby
Addition at Hitter Lumber Yard End Underway
G F P Jeffus reports the Heather Construction Company is erecting a large addition to the west end of the Hitter lumber yard warehouse. The project advances the yard facilities and expands storage capacity.
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G. FP
Jeffus i
Hitter
Heather Construction Company
Trouble is Dead
The highbred Indehradieden dog Trouble died after the El Paso Veterinary Hospital used all efforts to save him. He was a favorite in two states and remembered for his intelligence.
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el Paso
Griffiths celebrate fifteenth anniversary with friends
Mr and Mrs Roy Griffith marked their fifteenth wedding anniversary on Monday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Belch Mr and Mrs Turner Mr and Mrs Patten Mr and Mrs Winslett and Mr and Mrs Coyle. Dainty refreshments were served. Several cut glass pieces were received.
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Roy Griffith
Belch
F. P. Turner
H. A. Patten
Joe Winslett
F. J. Coyle
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Neendaienie
Alfred
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Denver Capitalist
J. H. White
Postmaster Hardin
Colt
Hazels
E. L. Bandy
Townsend Bill
DR. Young
AED Cross Health
Wowans Club Meeting
Bankhead Highway Association
Ben
Miss Holt
Mise Felton
Lordsel RO
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