American Legion Urges Congress To Aid Allies
Swan Post No 50 of the American Legion held a large meeting urging Congress to release war materials to the Allied powers immediately. Attendees included Legionnaires from Post 50 and visitors from Oklahoma and Carlsbad with officers re-elected. The discussion warned of communist influence in colleges and urged national action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Swan
American Legion
U.S
Swan
Am- Legion
Congress
Legionaire Spencer
Legion
Marlin Hoggett
P. C. Eugene Montague
C.K. T Dunlap
Jack Heather
EE. P
Wright
Sargent At Arms
Ho A Brown
Legionaire
Buickley
Willard Holt Reaches Eightieth Birthday Milestone
Secretary Willard Holt, longtime New Mexico commerce official, celebrated his 80th birthday with messages from national and local figures. The event drew greetings from Bermuda to Massachusetts, with officials in Deming and Santa Fe coordinating a celebratory dinner hosted by his daughter and former secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest
United States
New Mexico
Commerce
Columbus Sta Fe
Claude Simp
Toswell Ther of Commerce
Bermuda
York
Massachusetts
Alabama
Mildred Hill
Lowell Jones
Holt
K. Fates
Lordsburg Library Board Plans Summer Hours and Book Purchases
The Lordsburg Library board held a monthly meeting with Mrs Claude Fuller and others. They announced summer hours from 9 to morning on weekdays, discussed purchases of books donated by Ellison and others, and decided to buy three new titles for the social security merit system exams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg Hilary Board
Ent
Claude Fuller
Ena Walter
Hoof the Nazarene Pastor Calhoun Church Schedule
Pastor Finton C Calhoun leads morning worship at 9 45 a m with a 11 00 a m meeting and 6 30 p m service The line lists additional services including 8 00 p m and midweek sessions on Monday Wednesday and Thursday with 2 30 p m Thursday read as timetable style notes The fragmentary text outlines the weekly church activities for the Nazarene congregation led by Pastor Calhoun.
District Court in Lordsburg Hears Minor Criminal and Civil Motions
District Judge George W. Hay held a brief Lordsburg session on Wednesday. Cruz Rodriguez pleaded guilty to beating his wife and received a 60 day sentence with good behavior credit for about 45 days served. First National Bank secured judgment on a promissory note, another civil action was dismissed on motion. Judge Hay was accompanied by District Attorney Joseph W. Hodges and Court Reporter Mary Steinberger. The party then departed for Deming to hold court in Luna County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Hay
Lordsburg
Cruz Rodriguez
First National Bank
Hay
Joseph W. Hodges
Mary Steinberger
Deming
Luna County
Funeral for Mrs. Thwaits Turknett Held in Silver City
The funeral for Lois Thwaits Turknett, who died last week in Lordsburg, was conducted Friday in Silver City by Rev. H. L. McAllister. Pallbearers included Bartley McDonald Raymond Thwaits and C. C. Whitehill. Survived by five children six grandchildren and four siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Thwaits Turknett
Lordsburg
Silver City
H. L. McAllister
Methodist Church
Bartley McDonald
Fayette DeCauley
Ramond Thwaits
Roy Roland
C. C. Whitehill
Turknett
Henry Thwaits
Uvalde
Texas
New Mexico
White Signal District
William Edward Thwaits, Jr
Edward
Ben
Henry
L. A. Turknett
Grace Webch
Phyllis Turknett
California
T. M. Wilson
Maria
B. Y. Sharp
T. L. Patton
Grace Powe
R. M. Powe
Rex Edward
Ben Bartley
William Herman
Juanita Thwaits
Lois Louis Werich
Night Picnic on Silver City Road Reported
A cheerful group held a picnic Tuesday evening on the Silver City road. Attendees included Betsy Robinson Evelyn Killebrew Mary Cureton Gordon Willis Clyde Been and Vernon Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver City Road
Betsy Robinson
Evelyn Killebrew
Mary Cureton
Gordon Willis
Clyde Been
Vernon Thompson
Austin Family Visit At Road Forks
Mr and Mrs Jack Austin of Avenal California spent Thursday and Friday visiting his brother Dr C B Austin and his two sisters at Road Forks Mrs Gary and Miss Austin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Austin
Avenal
California
C. B. Austin
Road Forks
Gary
Miss Austin
Lordsburg Airport Hosts Anti Aircraft Unit Demonstration
The 63rd Coast Artillery Anti Aircraft unit passed through Lordsburg on a tour to Socorro for six days from June 9. Captain Roy and 20 soldiers showcased searchlights with eight hundred million candle power, anti aircraft guns, and power units while locals observed. Colonel Sage plans eight auto aircraft batteries across New Mexico with 12 guns each and 15 searchlights, under National Guard coordination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
63Rd Coast Artillery
Fort McArthur
San Pedro
California
Tts
Socorro
207Th Coast Artillery
New Mexico
Paul A. Roy
Harry S. Tubbs
Rufus Halloway
New Mexico National Guard
G. Sage
Lordsburg Liberal, Deming Headlight
Silver City Enterprise
Roy
Sage
Farewell Banquet for Oma Olney by Pythian Sisters and Knights
A farewell banquet in the Hotel Hidalgo lounge honored Oma Olney before her move to El Paso. Mrs. Bethel Fuller presided, with Mrs. Emma Scofield performing solos, and tributes from Cruella Clark and others highlighting Oma’s charm. The Olneys will relocate as Claude pursues trucking in El Paso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oma Olney
el Paso
Hotel Hidalgo
June Clegg
The
Grill
Bethel Fuller
Fuller
Emma Scofield
Cruella S. Clark
Oma
Claude B. Olney
Rose Powers
George P. Jeffus
John Clark
Harold Leyfield
R. E. Buvens
Freeman McWhorter
John Jeffus
C. C. Fuller
Mildred Townsend
Willard E. Holt
R. B. Ownby
Howard Lunt
L. C. Been
Vernon Brock
Fred Gilman
Western Star
Olneys
Claude
Dr Vinson Addresses The Knights Of Pythias
Dr Vinson speaks before the Lordsburg Knights of Pythias on world war causes and democracy duties. He warns America must unite to defend democracy, support Allies, and endure sacrifice while criticizing Germany and Krupps. The event honors Knight Holt's 80th birthday with a luncheon and ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Vinson
Knights of Pythias
America
Pythian Temple
Knights
United States
Willard FE. Holt
Glenn Moses
Holt
R. B. Ownby
George Trimble
B. Ownby
B. B. Ownby
Lordaburg Pythian Lodge
Shakespeare
W. H. Small
Father and Son Banquet at Methodist Church Undercroft
A Father and Son Banquet will be held in the undercroft of the Methodist church on Thursday June 1. Admission is fifty cents for fathers and twenty five cents for sons. After the banquet a Father's Day program will be presented. All fathers are urged to attend with their sons or bring another boy if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
United States
America
England
France
Germany
Methodist Church
Glendale Lawyer C H McIntosh Hosts Hidalgo Grille Dinner
C H McIntosh a Glendale California lawyer capitalist and mining man hosted a dinner party Saturday evening at the Hidalgo Grill. Guests included Mr and Mrs John L Augustine their daughter Mrs Alvin Parker and Willard E Holt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. McIntosh
Glendale
California
John L. Augustine
Hidalgo Grill
Alvin Parker
Willard E. Holt
Mrs Wooten Wilkie and Flournoy Davis Vacation at Harry Day Ranch
Mrs E H Wooten Mrs W W Wilkie and Miss Flournoy Davis have enjoyed a delightful vacation on the Harry Day ranch. Flournoy will remain for some time with Sandra Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Wooten
W. W. Wilkie
Flournoy Davis
Harry
Baptist W M S Meets At Mrs Corbell Home
The Baptist Woman's Missionary Society will meet at the home of Mrs. Frank Corbell on Wednesday June 12. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
W. M.S
Frank Corbell
Population boom noted in Lordsburg census
The 1920 Lordsburg population was 2 069 and 1940 was 4 091, a growth of about 49.4 percent and likely over 50 percent once all residents are counted. The Lordsburg Liberal publisher is not enumerated, and others may also be missing from the tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Lordeburg Liberal
Card of Thanks from Thwaites for bereavement
Mr and Mrs Henry Thwaite thank friends for kind deeds and floral offerings during their recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Henry Thwaite
N and T Club Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Clark and Mrs Hill
Mrs Jack Clark and Mrs W P Hill entertained the N and T Club with a luncheon on Tuesday. Attending were Mesdames Clay Fuller of Decatur Alabama Charles Fuller Ira Conner Joe Emanuel Fibert Jones P M Mc Innis John Muir RB Ownby A L Green Mathilda Johnson F H Singer Harry Scofield and C B Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Clark
W. P. Hill
N and T Club
Mesdames Clay Fuller
Decatur
Alabama
Charles Fuller
Ira Conner
Joe Emanuel
Fibert Jones
P. M. McInnis
John Muir
RB. B. Ownby
A. L. Green
Mathilda Johnson
F. H. Singer
Harry Scofield
C. B. Austin
City Council Hears Coronado Heights Development Plan
The City Council at City Hall discussed allowing utilities to the Coronado Heights Addition to Lordsburg to attract housing. Aldermen agreed to cooperate if enough dwellings can be guaranteed. insurance for departments and a traffic ordinance report were reviewed. The meeting recessed to June 17 for a reconvened session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold FB. Scofield
George P. Jeffus
Coronado Heights
Lordsburg
H. Vearle Payne
Return of Mary Hardin Baylor College Graduates
Miss Sarah Gass earned a Bachelor of Music from Mary Hardin Baylor Belton Texas and served as Senior class treasurer Historical Philo member chapel choir and Phi Epsilon historian. Miss Lucy Gass was elected secretary of the Student Association to major in elementary education and was an outstanding class member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah
Lacey Gass
Mary Hardin- Baylor College
Belton
Texas
Historical Philo Literary Society
Phi Epailon
Lucy Gase
Missionary Society Meets at Scofield Home Today
The Methodist Missionary Society gathers at 3 p.m. at Mrs. H. E. Scofield's home with Mrs. T. R. Taggart as co host. Mrs. J. K. Poindexter leads the lesson and Mrs. J. F. Stultz gives the devotionals. visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Missionary Society
Mra
H. E. Scofield
Mra. T. R. Taggart
Mra. J. KR. Poindexter
Mra. J. F. Stultz
U S Bureau Of Mines Teaches First Aid At Banner Mine
Two Bureau of Mines first aid experts arrived in Lordsburg to train Banner Mine employees in first aid. The sessions, held in the Pythian Hall, cover on and off site accidents and emphasize immediate help. Superintendent Bowman and mine staff praised the mine’s high standards and personnel as noted by Mr Simmen of the Mines Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EF. A. Mundsen
Charles Eb, Simis
Insurance Service Agency
Bureau of Mines
Banner
K. P. Hall
Banner Mine
U. S. Bureau of Mines
Lordsburg
Banner Force
Bowman
Pythian Fall
Howman
Simmen
Mines Bureau
Wan
Olney Piente A Pienie in Honor of Mr and Mrs Olney
A Thursday evening gathering on May 30 honored Mr and Mrs C B Olney. Attendees included Clara Kimbley Mary Louise Noce Cora Moody Casper Lorene Landen Mildred Hill Nellie Jo Swaggart Judy Klement and other friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Olney
Clara Kimbley
Jack McGee
L. R. Jones, Jr
Harry Chase, Jr
C. B. Olney
Misnea
Mary Louise Noce
Cora Moody Casper
Lorene Landen
Mildred Hill
Hkuthe Fisher
Nellie Jo Swaggart
Dora Heather
Judy Klement
Mildred Swaggart
Mesars
Fausto Noce
Billy Fisher
Gene Burruso
Raymond Castle
Clyde Reon
Mylen Cohen
Roy Smith
Charlie Williams
Ped Brown
John Ball
Walter Mulling
Graham Paper Co local visit by Covington and Peter son
Covington, manager of the Graham Paper Company El Paso branch, and John S. Peters son, salesman for the company, were in Loudeburg the first of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Graham Paper Company
EF Paso
John S. Peterson
Loudeburg
Red Cross doubles drive for war relief funds nationwide
Leaders from public life back the push as chapters boost the Red Cross war relief goal from 10 to 26 million dollars. A 9 000 ton mercy ship sails to France with one million dollars in relief supplies while emergency stocks move by clipper plane. Ten disaster workers are in Europe as donations exceed five million with chapters over subscribing quotas. A Lordeburg drive targets a 200 dollar quota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Red Crows
France
Red Crowe
Europe
William M. Baxter, Jr
American Red Cross
America
Baxter
William Green
American Federation of Labor
American Legion
Disabled Veterans of the World War
Veterans of Foreign Wars
International Lions
Community Chests Council
Daughters of the American Revolution
United States Chamber of Commerce
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
American Hebrew Congregations
Civilian International
W’nai B’rith
National Council of Jewish Women
National Social Work Council
the Order of Owls
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Knights of Pythias
Roosevelt
Lordeburg
Lordsburg First National Bank Converts Preferred Stock to Common
The Lordsburg First National Bank announces all preferred stock has been bought by the bank and will be distributed as a stock dividend to common stockholders. The distribution totals 16000 value in stock, with a 6 percent annual dividend to all stockholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg First National Bank
Nazarene Church Fire Destroys Rear Quarters
A rear addition of the Church of the Nazarene at Seventh and Shakespeare burned in the early hours Thursday. The fire started around 12:30 A.M. from an oil burner, destroying two-room dwelling quarters. H. F. Scofield reported the blaze. Lordsburg Fire Department contained it with minor damage to the main church. Personal effects of Rev. Calhoun and wife were lost except two tables saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Seventh and Shakespear
H. F E. Scofield
Lordsburg
Old Timers Barbecue at Lawhon Ranch near Bowie
Mrs. Annie Lawhon invites old timers to an all day barbecue at her Goodwin Canyon ranch fourteen miles south of Bowie Arizona near Port Bowie in the Chiricahua mountains. Barbecue meat coffee served noon to 2 pm guests should bring other dishes and paraphernalia. Miss Ima Pairly left Lordsburg to attend Teacher's College in Silver City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Lawhon
Lawhon
Goodwin Canyon
Bowie
Arizona
Old Port Bowie
Chiricahua Mountains
Ima Pairly
Lordsburg
Teacher’s College
Silver City
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Merican Legion
Willard Holt
Soth
Pune
Ellison
Bert Hatfield
Joy
McKinney
Claude Ira Conner
Febine
Tom Pendleton
Jeo Bates
Mathildahn
Pat Ewing
the Nazarene
Finton C. Calhoun
Mrs. Thwatts
Antl Aircraft
International Affairs
Lordsburg Knights of Pythias
Vinson
Winston Churchill
Leopold
Belgium
Italy
Krupp
N. and
T. Club
PROM
Missionary Society
U.S. Bureau of Mine
War Relief Fund
Lordsburg Red Cross
HEAL
Nazarene Church
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