Decoration Day Observed by American Legion in City Ceremony
The American Legion and Auxiliary led a morning Decoration Day program starting with a parade from the Hidalgo Hotel to the Palace theatre. Hon. Alvan N. White delivered an inspiring address as Mayor Rosenstein, Rev. Mims, and Scout troops participated. The event honored fallen soldiers and urged peace through diplomacy and education, with ceremonies ending at local cemeteries and a luncheon hosted by the Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion and Legion Auxiliary
Hidalgo Hotel
Maverick
W. C. Mearns
Palace Theatre
Holt
Wells
Rosenstein
America
SM. Mims
Boy Scoute
Garden of Sleep
C. C. Fuller
Alvan N. White
House of Representatives
Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Gettysburg
T. A. Phillips
Church of Christ
Lordsburg Home Economics Dept Reaches 918 Points
The Lordsburg Home Economics Department received a final score of 918 out of 1000, higher than last year due to extra curricular activities and the Home Economics Club efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg Home Economics
Home Economics
Santa Fe Highway Reply Letter Talks June meeting
State Highway Engineer G D Macy replies to Holt about the Cloverdale to Lordsburg highway, stating the Highway Commission will discuss the matter at its June meeting and he will raise it then. The correspondence is dated May 29, 1933 in Santa Fe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
Santa Fe
Prominent horseman urges Liberal boost in racing interest
A leading horseman tells the Liberal that improving horse races hinges on horsemen taking greater initiative to attract more horses. He argues stronger participation will elevate competition and entertainment for bettors and clubs alike.
Stevens Roach wedding in Las Cruces celebrated at home
Miss Alma Roach of Hillsboro and Frank H. Stevens of Las Cruces wed with Rev. Hunter Lewis officiating. Attended by family friends, the couple to reside in Lordsburg after a wedding supper at the Grosvenor home. Stevens, state inspector on the State Highway project, and relatives noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Cruces
Alma Roach
Hillsboro
Frank H. Stevens
Hunter Lewis
Burton Roach
New Mexico
Ladder Ranch
M. B. Stevens
Stevens
Frances Betty
Vivian Hess
H. R. Hannum
John Greeg
L. D. Louthian
George Woodward, Jr
Lordsburg
C. G. Grosvenor
Woodward
Bridge party honors Mrs Cooke of Fl Paso
Mr. J. K. Vinson hosted a bridge gathering last Wednesday in honor of her mother Mrs. J. E. Cooke of Fl Paso. Attendees included Mesdames Rath Smith Marie Graham Ed Chark Geo Tyra Frank Weldon Maurice Epstein Lou Johnson and the guest of honor. Mrs. Smith won a cake and punch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Vinson
Bridge
J. E. Cooke
Fl Paso
Mesdames Rath Smith
Marie Graham
Ed. Chark
Geo. Tyra
Frank Weldon
Maurice Epstein
Lou Johnson
Smith
Gracie Conner Goes to Silver City for New Office Post
Gracie Conner departed Friday for Silver City to take a position in Dean West's office. Margaret Eddington left last Saturday for her home in Abilene Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gracie Conner
Silver City
Dean West
Margaret Eddington
Heme
Abilene
Texas
Tuesday Bridge Club Hosts Evening of Cards and Tea
Mrs Claude Olney entertained the Tuesday night club with members Mesdames J K Vinson Frank Weldon William Townsend Walter Boswell Harry Martin Marie Graham Ed Clark and guests Nancy Chase Helen Chase Winnifred Lahan Faye Schiefelbein Ima Fairly Bertha Scofield. Mrs Pd Clark won high score for the club and Nanty Chase won the guest prize. Lovely salad sandwiches angel food cake and iced tea were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Olney
Mesdames J. K. Vinson
Frank Weldon
Wiliam Townsend
Walter Boswell
Harry Martin
Marie Graham
Ed Clark
Nancy Chase
Helen Chase
Winnifred Lahan
Faye Schiefelbein
Ima Fairly Bertha Scofield
Mesdames Earle Kerr Shoemaker
Jones
Pd Clark
Cclub
Nanty Chase
Bridge Evening Honors Miss Lou Johnson At Smith Home
Mrs Ralph Smith hosted two tables of bridge Thursday night in honor of Miss Lou Johnson sister of Mrs Tyra. Guests included Mesdames L C Brown C Grovener Marie Graham Ed Clark J K Vinson George Tyra and the honoree Mrs Vinson won high. Ice cream and cake were served. Mrs J C Conner returned Tuesday from Los Angeles with her son Alfred and wife, and was accompanied by sister Mrs Wadson and her son U L of Tucson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Smith
Mra Tyra
Lou Johnson
Mesdame
L. C Brown
C. Grovener
Marie Graham
Ed Clark
J. K. Vinson
George Tyra
Mm. J. C. Conner
Los Angeles
Alfred
Lordsburg Cloverdale Road Meets Citizen Call For Federal Aid
A Monday gathering at Legion Hall Animas drew residents from Cloverdale to Lordsburg to push for a Lordsburg Cloverdale highway funded through the federal employment program. Gov. Seligman’s letter supported adding the road to state plans and the Highway Commission was urged to craft a practical project for federal aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloverdale
Lordsburg
Legion Hall
Animas
C. H H. “Homey” Dunnagan
Holt
Mrs Tyra Hosts Bridge Party With Miss Lou Johnson
Mrs Geo Tyra entertained with a bridge party last Friday night complementing her offer Miss Lou Johnson. Guests included Mesdames Ralph Smith Marie Graham Ed Clark J K Vinson Frank Weldon L C Brown Lou Johnson and host. Mrs Vinson won high. Fruit salad and cake were served.
First Lieutenant Augustine and James Stander Return From New Mexico Military Institute
First Lieutenant J. L. Augustine Jr and his friend James Stander of Chama arrived Wednesday evening from the New Mexico Military Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Augustine, Jr
James Stander
Chama
N. M. Military Institution
Hubert Jeffus Returns From A and M College
Hubert Jeffus came back home this week after attending A and M College in Las Cruces to continue his studies and reconnect with his community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Jeffus
M. College
Las Cruces
Conner Returns Home From University of Arizona
U L Conner came back this week from the University of Arizona in a brief homecoming note highlighting his return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. Ll. Conner
University of Arizona
Free Sports And Trade Day A Splendid Success
Lordsburg hosts a Free Sports and Trade Day on the last Saturday each month. The May event featured a close baseball game with a 6 3 score for the visitors, pony races led by Dimples owned by A G Carley, and dog on leash and boy races won by Spot and Rainbolt. An evening dance in the Small building followed a lively day with Los Cincos Cincopaters providing music. The next Free Sport and Trade Day is set for the last Saturday in June.
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Lordsburg
Duncan
Kitty
Spitz Kimberly
Spot
Evelyn Killebrew
Ray Lester
Bob William
Lowel Jones
Lowell
Lester
Rainbolt
Bobby
Railroad Club
Los Cincos Cincopaters
Public Works Bill prompts local project ideas for New Mexico
A 1933 letter from State Highway Engineer G D Macy to Mayor Harry Rosenstein asks Lordsburg officials to outline possible public works for New Mexico under a new federal bill. It urges costed proposals that maximize employment and service, to be prepared for later formal submission.
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Harry Rosenstein
G. D
Santa Fe
N. M
Lordsburg
New Mexico
Seligagan
United States
P. O
G. D. Macy
Tax Payers Meeting Draws Crowd in District Court
A large crowd filled the district court room for a Tax Payers meeting led by W. A. Short with Henry L. Smith chairing and Hon. John T. Muir addressing the gathering. Speakers urged tax relief, discussed adopting a sales tax inspired by Mississippi’s experience, and supported broader revenue reforms to ease property tax burdens.
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W. A. Short
Henry L. Smith
Virden
John T. Muir
Marty
Mississippi
Holt
Conner
Canner
America
Jesse T. Smith
Seligman
New Mexico
Jones
Wilder
Taxpayers Association
Cade Wright
Avimas
Legion Wallop Lions Fight to Five Tuesday
The Amerikan Legion defeated the Lions on Decoration Day afternoon with Evans Sherberg and Conner for the Lions and Farle Kerr Lister and Rows for the Legion. The Lions scored five to the Legion's eight as rain aided the country and Earle Kerr, starting in his youth, showed he still plays well.
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Legion Wallop Lions
Amerikan Legion
King of Beast
Evans
Sherberg
Conner
Legion
Farle Kerr
Lister
Rows
Jungiseers
Memorial Day Address for Deming by Senator Atwood
Mr and Mrs W C Mearns left for Barnes City Iowa to spend the summer A fire department was called to Rev S M Mims home Monday afternoon oil stove fire caused smoke damage Miss Low Johnson left for Luipp Arizona Tuesday morning Senator Lee Brown Atwood delivered the Memorial Day address at Deming Tuesday
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W. C. Mearns
Barnes City
Iowa
Rev. S. M. Mims
Miss Low Johnson
Luipp, Ariz
Lee Brown Atwood
Deming
Pyerett Kennedy Wedding Unites Hallie Everett and Ted Kennedy
Hallie Everett and Ted Kennedy wed in Desning with Judge Bea Pennington officiating. The bride left her job at Lordsburg Cafe. The couple receive friends' congratulations at the Ownby residence at Third and Shakespeare.
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Hallie Everett
Ted Kennedy
Desning
Bea Pennington
Lordsburg
Corner Third
Shakespeare
Albuquerque Woman's Club elects Mrs Gilrvan president
Mrs Fred Gilrvan of Albuquerque was elected president of the Woman's club at their last meeting. She will be remembered by Lordsburg friends as the mother of Buster Weldon.
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Fred Gilrvan
Albuquerque
Woman's Club
Air Force Sgt Jones Guests In Tucson Maneuvers
Sgt Hurley D Jones and two air force colleagues assisted in Tucson air maneuvers this week as guests of Sgt and Mrs Simpson. Ralph Smith plans a sports trade day on June 24 involving two girls baseball teams. Senator and Mrs Craighead and their Silver City guest join Senator and Lee Brown Atwood for a weekend visit.
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Hurley D. Jones
Tucson
Mrs. Simpson
Ralph Smith
Craighead
Mate
Silver City
Lee Brown Atwood
Secretary Appointment at Attorney Norningstar Firm
Mrs. Rose Stengele becomes secretary to Attorney A. W. Norningstar replacing Mrs. Marget Woodard who has resigned.
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Rose Stengele
A. W. Norningstar
Marget Woodard
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Demin
Stevens-Roach
Sam Gass
Mesdames Christian
Sykes
Felix Jones
Pence
Corbett
Alvin Bradberry
Harmon Wright
Tom Kerr
Moore
Leason
St. John 15
Claude Wood
Red Rock
Carol Conner
Lindon
Philly Anderson
Dahl Hay
Mary Filen Stofty
Evangeline Anderson
Edwin DeMoss
Sybil Willams
Joan
Naomi Wood
G. E. Thomas
Dial
Barbara
Jacksonville
Florida
Ross Thomas
Eastern Air Transport
Richmond
Virginia
Financial Statement Free Sports and Trade Day Fund
Tuesday Bridge Club
Limelight
Mase
Antirmohives
Rufus H. Warnet
J. H. McLeod
County Commissioner's Court
Roy H. Evans
Lordsburg Chamber of Commerce
Tom Pendletor
P. M. Melnnis
Viola Wright
Agen
L. C
Atwood
Warnel
McLeod
Walter
Johns
Tom Pendleton
C. H. Dunagan
Short
Taxpayer's Association
Lordeburg
Mr. Carley
Gomez
Joe Yarbrough
Moreis
Deputy Smith
Macy
Earle Kerr
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