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Newspaper

Lordsburg Liberal

Location

Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1946

Page

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Two Weddings Mark Duncan Lively Society Scene

Lucy Pauline Gass wed George Erwin Ewan in a Baptist ceremony with candles greenery and flowers. Matron of honor Mrs. Sarah Brown bridesmaids Gloria Gass. Ewan a Clifton native ex serviceman now employed by the Pacific Railway. They honeymoon in Grand Canyon then El Paso and plan to reside in Lordsburg. June Redford and Damon Dunagan wed at home of the bride with a garden ceremony officiated by Rev Poage. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Homer Brooks, wore rose with galore accessories. groom son of Mr and Mrs Walter Dunagan. Guests from Animas Separ Cloverdale Rodeo Clifton and Duncan. The couple will honeymoon on the West Coast returning in ten days.

Pauline Gass Lordsburg S. H. Gass The Lords High School Baylor College Baptist Church Burg Beta Sigma Erwin Ewan George Ewan Clifton Arizona Lordsburg School Ere Flagstaff Southacific Railway Company Grand Can el Paso K. Gass June Redford Damon Dunagan Homer Brooks Franklin R. Poage Dick Richards Cloverdale Richards L. E. Wilkerson A. D. Rice Lola Jane Graham Dunagan James F. Redford France June Duncan Separ Methodist Church Beta Sigma Phi Pythian Damon Walter Dunagan Animas Bataan San Antonio

Church Summer Day Event and Visits Mentioned

A Sunday church event is listed with a homecoming type service and noon basket dinner at the Church of the Nativity Seventh and Shakespeare. Mabel Brown and Mar Pierce are visiting friends in Altos.

Mabel Brown Mar- Pierce Altos

Womans Club Bridge Luncheon in Lordsburg

A Lordsburg Womans Club party featured a bridge luncheon with ten tables and garden flowers. Hostesses were Mrs. Alton Powell Mrs. Donald Moohnson Mrs. W. R. Poindexter and Mrs. Freeman McWhorter. Prizes went to Mrs. Beatrice Mitchell first Mrs. W. F. Winters second Mrs. Richard Rice third and Mrs. James H. Baxter won the cut.

Lordsburg Womans Club House Alton Powell Donald Moohnson W. R. Poindexter Freeman McWhorter Beatrice Mitchell W. F. Winters Richard Rice James H. Baxter

New Mexico In Post War Times Canning Sugar Updates

William H. Black OPA rationing chief announces a new five pound spare stamp for home canning sugar awaiting validation. Stamp No 9 was valid March 11 and runs through October 31. Stamp No 49 remains valid for five pounds for table use through August 31.

William H. Black OPA

Price rise on 1946 car ceilings approved

The price increase covers higher material and parts costs. Tail ceilings on 16 car makes rise from 33 to 167 dollars, a 4 to 5 percent gain over current ceilings.

Churches Sunday School and Services Schedule

Assembly of God Church invites attendance with Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning worship at 11 a m Evening service at 7 30 p m Midweek service Wednesday at 7 30 p m Children 6 30 p m Young People C A Tuesday 7 30 p m Prayer Thursday 7 30 p m Catechism instruction year round Hall access provided by Mrs Berharda Aragon. Saturday recreation for boys. Masses Oct 6 to May include English 9 00 a m and Spanish 10 30 a m Weekday Mass 2 30 a m.

Young People's C. A Berharda Aragon

Sugar Hits Dollar a Pound Again in Some Sales

The article notes sugar priced at a dollar a pound in at least one estate sale in White Hall where six pounds sold for six dollars. Officials say the eight cent ceiling in grocery stores doesn’t apply to estate sales, making the scenario possible.

Gocery White Hall OPA

Poage Pastor Leads Sunday Services and Library Talks

Franklin R Poage is pastor with Sunday School at 10 am and morning service at 11 am The Epworth League meets at 7 30 pm A prayer meeting is held Wednesday evening The Rev David E Holt is minister in charge Lordsburg Hidalgo Library hosts services every second and fourth Sunday at 7 30 pm

Franklin R. Poage Epworth League David E. Holt Lordsburg-Hidalgo

Worthy Grand Matron Visits Eastern Star in Lordsburg

Worthy Grand Matron Goldin Andrews and Worthy Grand Matron Francis Scott visited Lordsburg for an Eastern Star event. Attending were Past Matrons, Grand Marshall and Electa, local chapter members, and guests from Clifton Ruth and Douglas chapters. A school of instruction followed by a 6:30 banquet at Up-To-Date Cafe marked the day.

Order of the Eastern Star Lordsburg Worthy Goldin Andrews Ron Francis Scott M Koehler Wright Mate Portnoor May R. Cox Anna Chace Velma Scott Mary Dennis Hazel Chane Dora Kerr Manitoba Lueia Clark Century Chapter No Clifton Ruth Deming Douglas Huntsville Missouri Silver City Hazel Chase Luella Clark Clara Brown Ray Powell Trella Rolfe Ma‘thilde Johnson Mary Dee Lipp Maude Green D. N. Chapin Lena Beavers May Hanner Miami

Memorial Service for Mrs. L. B. Robinson Held by WSC S

The Womans Society of Christian Service meets this afternoon at Mrs. G. W. Trimble’s home. Co-hostesses are Mrs. A. L. Green and Mrs. G. P. Jeffus. Mrs. H. G. Rountree will give the devotional memorial for Mrs. L. B. Robinson, past president and life member. Mrs. J. A. Foster directs the program.

Womans Society of Christian Service G. W

Church Notes Service Schedule at Spidey School

The Seventh and Shakespeare Church of the Nazarene lists services led by Rev. O L Wright. Morning national service at 11 a m, Sunday school at 10 a m, Junior Society at 5 p m, main service at 7 30 p m, and a weekly prayer service at 7 30 p m.

Shakespeare O. L. Wright Spidey School Junior Society

Church of Christ Schedule and Election Notice

Corner of Fifth and Pyramid announces Bible School services at 10 a.m. Morning Church at 11 a.m. Young People meet at 7 p.m. Preaching at 7 30 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p.m. Election notice follows.

Church OF Christ Corner Fifth and Pyramid Bible School

Holt Anniversary at the Methodist Church

Col Willard E Holt marked his eighty six birthday at the Methodist Church with a pastor’s talk titled The Passing Years based on Psalm 90. A Missionary Society basket dinner served fifty plates of food while his daughter Mrs Sam Fulton brought a birthday cake from El Paso.

Willard E. Holt Methodist Church The Missionary Society Sam Fulton el Paso Harber Heather Harry Galusha Jack Heather Mr. Holt

Golf Tournament Set for Hurley on June 23

The Southwestern New Mexico Golf Tournament will be held at Hurley on Sunday June 23. Golfers are asked to bring their own eaddies if possible.

New Mexico Hurley

Mrs Shorts Guests in Tucson Visit Ruth McCoy

Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Short visit Tucson while Ruth Mc Coy stays with Billy and Ernestine. Mrs. McCoy and daughter Laura visit both the Short and the R. K. George families.

E. J. Short Tucson Ruth McCoy Billy Ernestine

Mrs Davidson and sons Take Four Month Alpine Vacation

Mrs. Frank Davidson and her two young sons departed Sunday for a four month vacation in Alpine Texas. Mr. Davidson will join later.

Frank Davidson Alpine Texas Davidson

Picnic and swimming party enjoyed by Bowie youths

Several young people gathered for a Sunday evening picnic and swimming outing in Bowie. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Charles Williams Mrs Sybil Kerr Miss Mary Messecar Ben Everett and Ped Brown.

Bowie Charles Williams Sybil Kerr Mary Messecar Ben Everett Ped Brown

Callaway Bray Couple Wed In Deming Nondenominational Ceremony

Miss Rebecca Bray and Lt. William T. Callaway of Montgomery Alabama married last Saturday at the Methodist Parsonage in Deming with Rev. Bryan Hall officiating. Attendants were Miss Edith Bray and Col. Phillip L. Matthewson. The bride wore a pale green suit with shell pink accessories and white carnations. After a reception at the Deming Country Club the couple planned a honeymoon in Alabama New Orleans Chicago and New York and expected to reside in Denver.

Rebecca Bray William ‘T. Callaway Montgomery Alabama Methodist Deming Bryan Hall Edith Bray Phillip L. Matthewson E. C. Bray R. M. Reynolds Lordsburg Welton Pruitt Willis G. Carter Demo Callaway Abilene Texas New Mexico Banner Mine Lordsburg High School Deming Air Rave Rainbow For Callawoey Chicago Wm. L Mia Martha T. Callaway Wellington, Road St. Kent Chicago Kent College of Law University of Wisconsin Delta Tau Delta Phi Delta Phi New Orleans New York Denver

Death of Mrs. Mary Ann Wright

Mrs. Mary Ann Wright died last Saturday at her daughter's home after a long illness. She lived in Tucson earlier and in Raton in recent years. Survived by two daughters Mrs. Sanders and Miss Barbara Wright. Funeral held Sunday at Heather Funeral Home. buried Mountainview cemetery. Rev. David Holt officiated with quartet and Lora Payne as accompanist. Hymn Through the Night of Doubt and Sorrow chosen by Mrs. Wright. Pallbearers listed as Alan Koff Warry Day J. S. Culberson Gerald Fuller Tom Clayton Don McCabe.

Mary Ann Wright Forrest Sanders David Holt J. 8. Culberson Gerald Fuller Tom Clayton Don McCabe

Nelsons and Grace Anna Visit Oregon relatives

Mr. and Mrs. Al C Nelson and daughter Grace Anna arrive Tuesday evening for a visit with Mrs. Nelsons mother Mrs Al Bower and Mr Bower in Ordinance Oregon. After a visit to Lexan they will return for a longer stay in the Bower home.

al C. Nelson Grace Anna

Now Back Your Future slogan from Treasury ad

A Treasury Department message urges Americans to continue buying United States Savings Bonds. It links war bond support to a strong, happy future, addressing June brides and grooms with a hopeful call to action for savings.

Niagara Falls United States Savings Hes O.S. Treagury Department

Henton Farrand Nuptials At Church Of Christ

Miss Betty Jean Henton and Robert A. Farrand wed in a double ring ceremony at the Church of Christ with Charles Fogliasso officiating. Attendants wore net gowns and old fashioned bouquets as guests iced punch and cake at the Ownby home reception.

Church of Christ Betty Jean Henton Robert A. Farrand Pineville Oregon Charles Fogliasso Arlo Harvey Anna Beth Ewing Lois Ewing Fred Ewing Jim Ewing Hugh Atkinson Ming Naomi Wood Rachel Atkinson Mises Carolyn Ruth Atkinson Betty Anderson Mra Bearl Henton Odeasa Millers Salem Texas Wilson Lordsburg Mr. Farrand Carl Farrand Army KR. B. Ownby Naomi Wood

Arrives Home John Roger and Dan George Return East

John Roger and Dan George arrived home together last Thursday. John joined his wife who has been here for weeks and they will both return to Long Beach in a few days. Dan War received his discharge from the Navy and will return to his job with the Telephone Company in El Paso, leaving today for a visit in Ohio.

John Roger Dan George Ui John Long Boch Dan War Navy Telephone el Paso Ohio

Lordsburg Couple United in Double Ceremony

The wedding took place Sunday afternoon in Lordsburg with Judge Wm. McKinney presiding. Miss Love Jones became Mrs. Peterson in a double ceremony attended by family and friends. The bride, daughter of the late Love Jones, taught and worked for Union Dry Goods and will reside in Phoenix with her husband, a machine shop owner. Mrs. Matilda Jones attended from Oklahoma.

Mediate Fa Wm. McKinney Maid of the Mint Jones, Jr James H. Baxter

Low Voter Turnout Amid Primary Election Results

In the Tuesday primary a light turnout with about one third of registered voters casting ballots. Governor Dempsey leads the senatorial race while Burton Roach wins the governor’s contest. In Midalgo county Lee P. Smith defeats W Richins for County Commissioner and R R Gale tops Mecia Motley for Probate Judge. McKinney wins Justice of the Peace. other offices uncontested.

John J. Dempsey Burton Roach Midalgo County Lee P. Smith W. Richins R. R. ‘Rabe’ Gale Mecia Motley Wm. McKinney Valentine Mickey’ Drysdale Justice of the Peace

Trimble Brother Injured in El Paso Visit Accident

George Trimble returned from El Paso with brother Robert Trimble. Monday a burns accident here left Bob Trimble severely burned by steam and with a broken pelvis. M. Merchant was also burned in the same incident.

George Trimble el Paso Robert Trimble Bob Trimble M. Merchant

Saddlery trade in Casper seeks wage and price relief

Casper saddle maker with 40 years in business explains tree construction and high skilled carpentry behind saddles. He notes wartime glider work paid $160 weekly, Office of Price Administration ceilings curb prices, and current demand from users and unemployed tree men. He argues for $120 weekly pay to attract skilled builders and lift ceilings to boost production and jobs.

Casper Wyo Harding College Uncle Sam Office of Price Administration Peir

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ngass Lucy Pauline Gass George Erwin Ewan the Baptist Db Sidney Haleffici Emma Scofield Ating Puller S Iumn Mara Sarah Brown Gloria Gass Redford Rufus Wamel Louise Wamel J. B. Richards Rodeo David Warren David Warren, Jr Carrie Bounds Love Jones Ira Spoon Iris Nine Spoon Johnnie Spoon G. S. Hayes Randy Brooks John Schlefeldt Lowell Jones I~ Coming Tune Church of the Nate Seventh C. L. Wright Womans Club Assembly OF God Hidalgy Rev Everett Smith the Methodist Church ST. Paul’s Episcopal Church Eastern Star U.S. Navy Saidor Snany Church OF the Nazarenee Little Stoyan America Bray Varrand Henton Peterson Fedrick Jong George 5. Benson Searcy Arkansas Jooking Shead
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