04 Jun 1954
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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1954
Page
1
The Indians defeated Douglas 6 to 3 as batters started strong in the first two innings. Parezo Dou walked and scored, Dur and Sanchez drove in runs, with Quevedo and Blackie adding plates as the Indians pulled ahead before Douglas closed the gap late.
On May 21, Johnson's Stop hosted a meeting of directors and Game Protective officials from Silver City and the local office to inspect a proposed bass fishing site at San Simon. Dudley Robertson and others from New Mexico Game are expected, with hopes residents won’t need to relocate.
The school thanks Miller Chevrolet for three years of providing a car for driver training. Administrators note the program helps reduce traffic fatalities by teaching young drivers and commend the generosity of local dealers. Students express appreciation as the course remains popular.
Las Vegas Sun reports Amos C Burgess might still be alive if the sheriff’s office had acted on nine complaints against his accused killer Marvin Vaughan. Vaughan, in Grant County jail Silver City for Burgess murder, fled Las Vegas the night before the crime after being befriended by a local couple near Laguna New Mexico.
In a close opener the National Guard team fell 9 to 8 to CPS after a five run first inning. Bishop Lumber dropped a 9 to 5 decision to Banner Mine as the miners piled up seven early runs and held on.
Lordsburg residents are reminded that local stores shape daily life. Merchants provide progress and comfort, inviting shoppers to choose and buy, not be pressed. Regular visits to hometown shops reveal household needs, from hardware to department goods, with tailored apparel and home accents on display.
Judge Reuben Ray Gale, longtime Lordsburg resident, died Wednesday after a short illness. Funeral services will be Friday at 2:00 PM at the LDS Chapel in Franklin, Arizona, conducted by the Lordsburg Ward. Knights of Pythias will handle graveside rites at Franklin Cemetery. Full details to be published next week.
Fifty one Hidalgo County citizens survived screening and joined the jury panel for the upcoming court term after filtering 150 nominees. A named panel committee led by Judge A W Marshall and including Sheriff Dick Richards, District Attorney Thomas P Foy, and District Clerk Marshall Fuller conducted final checks and announced the selected members.
Last week the summer shop schedule omitted the adult shop class. The group will meet from 7 00 to 10 00 p m on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in the shop room of the new high school building. Instructor is Mr A L Blanton.
The third annual Kids Rodeo will be held at Hidalgo County Fairgrounds next Saturday evening starting with the grand entry at 8:00 PM. Events include team tying, double mugging, calf roping, riding, and barrel racing with contestants from Hidalgo Grant Luna counties in New Mexico and Graham Checise Greenlee counties in Arizona.
A school on apprehending hot check artists was held at Branin gan Memorial Library Las Cruces led by D A Bryce FBI New Mexico with James Durrett George Franklin. Speakers included Bob Miller El Paso Hotel Assoc and Bob Elder Albuquerque National Bank. Topics covered rules for cashing checks and handling strangers.
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