Lordsburg Eyes Large Oil Field Prospect Looms
Lordsburg emerges as a potential major oil field as geologists and top drillers express strong interest. Blaine White of Los Angeles endorses the field, and F A Black Drilling Company plans to spud within ten to twelve miles north of Lordsburg pending government approval.
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Lordsburg
Buffalo Oil & Gas Go
America
Union
Pennsylvania
Blaine White
Los Angeles
Oid
F. A. Black
F A Black Drilling Company
Black
F. A Black
Lessor
Lessee
L. A. Guest
Guest
Budget Commission Sets Low Yearly School Budget
Educational Budget Auditor RH Grisson with J A McNabb Jr and Hidalgo County School Budget Commissioners J Rh Ownby and G L Ross met June 1–2 to finance next year’s schools. Budget is below last year with funds for an extra teacher at Lordsburg Valedon and Virden, and taxes reduced for this purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RH Grisson
J A McNabb
J Rh Ownby
G L Ross
Hidalgo Couty
Lordsburg
Valedon
Virden
Town Council Votes to Aid Law Enforcement
At the regular council meeting a resolution was passed directing City Marshal C. A. Conner to cooperate with Sheriff Jones in strict enforcement. Officers were instructed to curb peddling, following reports of a group here last week taking orders for many items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
C. A. Conner
Jones
Womans Club Plans Quiet Summer Break and Events
At a regular meeting members voted to pause business meetings until September. On June 22 at Mrs. St Bownbys home an Indian program open to the public will be presented. Mrs Dawes of Arizona spoke on forming a WeCTU and a Christian church gathering is set for Monday at 3 PM to organize it. All ladies invited.
Woman's Club Plans for Child Welfare Youth Activities
The Child Welfare Department of The Woman's Club of Lordsburg invites all children to a summer story time led by Mrs. Lyday at the Library each Wednesday at ten. Bluebirds meet Thursday at Ruby Peak's home, with Margaret Green in charge. A Kindergarten class for little tots meets Thursday at ten at the Methodist Church under Viola Thomas, plus Boy Scouts and Camp Fire Girls under development. Tennis courts will be equipped for the kids soon.
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Woman's Club of
Lordsburg
Mrs. Lyday
Margaret Green
Ruby Peak
Bluebirds
Viola Thomas
Methodist Church
Legion Endowment Over Subscribed in One Hour
Lordsburg and Valedon ex service and business men quickly raised the $150 endowment for Hidalgo county and added $25,000 more to cover shortfalls. Major Dickson led with a $25 contribution as others joined, creating a permanent fund for defenders and dependents with interest used as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Valedon
Legion
Hidalgo County
Major Dickson
New Mexico
Col
Sellers
Bear Cats Dominate Duncan In One-Sided Base Run
The Bear Cats overwhelmed Duncan in a Sunday game scoring fifteen runs while limiting the visitors to a single circuit. Next Sunday they travel to Silver City with Hed McMeans pitching and Allison catching, hoping to return with a big score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bear
Duncan
Silver City
Hed McMeans
Allison
County Board of Education Appointments Set for June Meeting
Judge Raymond K. Ryan orders Hidalgo County voters to convene at the Court House on June 15 1925 to appoint four residents to the County Board of Education for two years. Names listed include Ben Robertson Cloverdale Hi D Horne Valedon J Ke Beavers Virden W O Shugart MetM Reynolds Lordsburg John T. McCabe Animas Holmes Maddox Animas Jack Mansfield Steins.
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Raymond K. Ryan
Hidalgo County
Court House
County Board of Education
Ben Robertson
Cloverdale
Hi D Horne
Valedon
J Ke Beavers
Virden
W O Shugart
Rodeo Metm Reynolds
Lordsburg
John T. McCabe
Animas
Holmes Maddox
Jack Mansfield
Steins
Decoration Day Observed at Star Theatre With Ceremonies
A small crowd gathered at the Star Theatre on Saturday for a brief Decoration Day program honoring fallen soldiers. Major M M Grocker led the event with prayers and speeches by T A Phillips and Rev G V Williams. Music flowed from the audience led by Harry Rose, with Mrs Bethel Vernon Fuller at the piano, and later groups visited the cemetery to decorate graves. five of six ex-servicemen were from Valedon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Theatre
M M Grocker
T A Phillips
Christian Church
G. Vv. Williams
Methodist Church
Harry Rose
Bethel Vernon Fuller
Valedon
Texas Prospector Strikes Rich Ore Near Hachita
Todd McKinney a Sierra Blanca native now mining in southern New Mexico has found a mine 13 miles from Machita NM on a vein carrying silver and lead. The 16 inch vein assays at 17 percent lead and 54 ounces silver per ton worth $31 to $35 per ton. Two shafts 200 feet apart at 10 and 30 feet deep. He plans to ship a carload to the El Paso smelter soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todd
McKinney
Sierra Blanca
Texas
New Mexico
Machita N. M
el Paso
Col. Davis
el Paso Times
Wedding Surprise Sparks Paso del Norte Nuptials
Miss Mildred Glayton wed Prof. W B Summers Jr in a private Paso del Norte hotel ceremony on March 14 1925 with only the bride's parents as witnesses. The couple honeymoon in Boulder Colorado where both pursue further studies. She chairs the local Woman's Club music department and he leads a top school band and teaches chemistry.
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J 7 Clayton
Small
Mildred Glayton
W B Summers, Jr
Paso del Norte Hotel
el Paso
W. U. Coleman
Termity Methodist Church
Doulder
Colo
Woman's Club
Summers
Hhis
Womans Club
Lordsburg
Lyndol Kemp Marries Joe Tipton in Secret Ceremony
Lyndol Kemp of the Ven come hotel wed Joe Tipton of the Blaze Highway Department at Silver City amid limited notice. The couple plans to reside in Glenwood and are the subject of many congratulations from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyndol Kemp
Vencome
Silver City
Joe Tipton
Blaze Highway Department
Glenwood
Mining Men Here Reach Arizona Property Claim
Alford Hoog and J Renfro traveled from Santana to Arizona to inspect mining property. J Renfro has invented a jigging plant described as a wonder. They say Gunnell secured a good property there and is making a heap of coin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alford Hoog
J. Renfro
Santana
Arizona
Henfro
Gunnell
Valleyon Camp Applications Near Deadline
Valedon New Mexico letter dated June 2 1925 urges timely CMTC applications as eastern camps reach quotas. The Hidalgo County list includes Herman W. Johnson Animal Lewis H Green Lordsburg Arthur FE Johnson Lordsburg and more boys must apply promptly before July 28 to August 26.
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Valedon
Mr. Holt
CMTC
Herman W. Johnson
Lewis H. Green
Lordsburg
Arthur FE. Johnson
New House Keeper at Hotel Hollow Named
Mrs Frances Kennedy of Globe is the new matron at Hotel Hollow. Miss June Sanders, her sister, is visiting as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Kennedy
Globe
Hotel Hollow
June Sanders
Warlike Deming Spirit Seen in Bank Closure Editorial
A Deming editorial argues General Sherman’s war ethics apply to local strife as Bank of Deming fails to open. It credits A. Mahoney and pioneers with building the town’s institutions and laments factional feuding, urging an end to warlike conflict and gratitude cultivation.
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General Sherman
Deming
Luna County
Bank of Deming
Plains
West
Southwest
Sherman
A Mahoney
Knights of Pythias To Entertain Kiddies At Park Event
Pyramid Lodge No 23 Knights of Pythias marks its 29th birthday with a child oriented field sports program at the ball park starting in the afternoon. Cash prizes for at least ten events, free to all, plus free flag distribution to children. Evening open house and program at the Pythian Temple for all Knights and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyramid Lodge No
Knights of Pythias
Knights
Pythian Temple
Earle Kerr
Jack Heather
Rh. W. Aldrich
RK. B. Ownby
Willard FE. Holt
Thank You Photo of Heather Brothers From Brownwood Daddy
A photo from W J Heather of Brownwood Texas shows Stephen Heather and his baby brother received by the editor. The donor praises the fine looking pair and sends best wishes for the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Heather
W J. Heather
Brownwood
Texas
Brothers of Torren ce Here With Mr Douglas
The editor meets two industrial giants Walter Douglas president of Phelps Dodge and Alex Torrence Thompson secretary treasurer during a visit to the region. They discuss overviews of D properties in New Mexico Arizona and Mexico and a brief conference with Mr Thorpe wn. Thompson is praised as a public figure while Douglas comments on their similar appearances in a light exchange. The meeting ends with both men stepping into New Mexico sunshine as a casual film scene unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Douglas
Phelps-Dodge Corporation
Alex
Torrence Thompson
Oldrizona Copper Company
Chitten
Diggent Copper
Douglas
Neckell
New Mexico
Rizona
Mexico
Thorpe
Ownby
Thompson
Ernest Torrence
Roent
Wile
Kodak
Dedication Next Sunday For New Dube Galow Church
The old Methodist church will hold its final service on Sunday June 7. A praise service will precede the dedication of the new Dube Galow church the following morning at six o clock. The building committee and friends will attend in remembrance, while noting funds may be short.
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Old Methodist Church
Dubegalow
Financier John B. Crowell Visits Douglas Bank
John B. Crowell cashier of the Bank of Douglas and noted financier visited the city Monday. He attended a dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. Winslet, described as Bills’ very special friends, and greeted hundreds of warm associates.
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John B. Crowell
Bank of Douglas
Fosters Go East on Month Long Visiting Trip
Mr and Mrs J B Foster travel east for a month visiting Chicago New York and likely Boston. Mr Foster will attend to important mining matters during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Foster
Chicago
New York
Boston
Mr. Foster
Court bailiff named J BR Ownby honored in court
A court note recalls the bailiff J BR Ownby who sat at the right of the court, acknowledging his service and presence in last week’s proceedings.
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J. BR. Ownby
Also Mentioned on This Page
Los Angeles Basin
Mr. J. Renfro
Mesa
Budget Commission
Legion Endowment
Board OF Education
Hachita
Kt. H. Dickson
Bill
Torrence
MR. Douglas
Fosters
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