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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1939
Page
2
Hearken urges June Clean-Up to boost civic cleanliness and attract residents. Residents should tidy vacant lots and communicate with owners, while officials praise local baseball and community support. The piece also discusses a state bond issue for higher education funding and calls for responsible spending to modernize New Mexico institutions.
A reader ponders whether spending in various fields, some of questionable value, would be better spent on maintenance of schools and colleges. The note urges caution before pursuing broad economy measures.
A satirical column critiquing Congress, Lindy, and tax policy. It mocks political doubletalk, references Lloyd George and F D R, and notes public distrust of research versus bank profits. The piece reflects 1920s American political humor and social commentary.
Twenty youths trained in Forrest Service CCC camps in New Mexico left in the past three months for better jobs. Bonner notes three now earn 176 dollars monthly as bulldogger operators. Training spans two hours weekly per camp and reaches about 154 enrollees, with evening classes aiding daily work.
The article extols the Star Spangled Banner and its symbolism for American unity and patriotism. It traces origins, notes possible designers, and recalls the flag as an emblem of liberty, justice, and national pride. It highlights Flag Day observances on June 14 and pledges allegiance to the United States.
Home owners may find a new tree wound paint promising. Dr Rush P Marshall of the U S D A through F F Whitley of the New Mexico Extension Service reports a mix of equal parts raw linseed oil and Bordeaux powder, readily bought at local dealers, as an effective wound coating.
A historical note explains making a thick wound paint from der and oil to create a strong antiseptic fungicide. Fresh mixtures work best and should be daily. avoid moist wood and tender tissues unless shellac covers exposed areas. Steps include cleansing, disinfecting, and painting with a thick coat, sometimes preceded by shellac or aided by blowtorch heat. Mercuric chloride diluted 1 to 1000 is cited as a disinfectant.
Scholarships worth 50 each were awarded by the New Mexico Extension Service to four 4-H club members for the 1989 80 school year. Winners are Richard Birchell of Kidd County Billy Gaskill of Luna County Refugio Romero of Santa Fe County and Marjorie Abercrombie of Quay County.
Manager S. FE Allen announces a busy June at the Palace Theatre. The Ritz Brothers and Don Ameche open on the first with The Three Mucketeers, followed by doubles and solo bills including Joan Crawford, James Stewart in Arizona Wildcat, Let Freedom Ring with Nelson Eddy and Virginia Bruce, Shine On Harvest Moon, Mr Moto's Last Warning, Ginga Din, They Made Me a Criminal, Wife Husband and Friend, Mexicali Rose, King of the Underworld, Honolulu with Powell and Young, Burns and Allen, Four Girls In White, and Fast and Loose with Montgomery and Russell.
The listing names Fredric March and co stars in Trade Winds showing on the 22 and 23. Other screenings include Everybodys Baby Racketeers of the Range The Little Princess with Shirley Temple and Richard Greene The Irishman with Walter Pidgeon Virginia Bruce and Leo the Society Lawyer and Let Us Turn with Henry Fonda Maureen O Sullivan P M McInnis Ame ta fishing on the Fork of the Gila over end.
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