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Lordsburg Liberal

Location

Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1945

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Lordsburg High School Men With Armed Forces Letters Update

A May 20 letter from Lt. Terry Williams reports 500 of 800 flight hours on the Hump with the 9th Combat Cargo Squadron. Other notes include messages from Douglas Rade at Camp Hood Texas and Ricardo Alvarez from Bruns General Hospital Santa Fe.

Terry Williams Terry 9Th Combat Cargo Squadron Douglas Rade Camp Hood Texas Ricardo Alvarez Bruns General Hospital Santa Fe Frin Reymundo Saucedo Europe Camp Bowie Camp Shanks New York New York Alexander U. S. Simmons Liberty Halifax Scotia Reymundo

Lester Gale Enjoys Furlough at Home

Lester Gale, Army inductee May 30, 1944, from Fort Bliss to Camp Robertson Arkansas, served with the 814th Infantry 79th Division. He was wounded December 19 near Shribheart Germany, evacuated to multiple hospitals, later returned to Charleston and Vancouver on furlough. He wears the ETO ribbon and Purple Heart.

Lester Gale Fort Bliss Camp Robert Arkansas Camp Robertson Fort Mead Liverneas England France Barking la Harve Epinal Seventh Army Lester Shribheart Germany 21St General Hospital Nericourt Paris England 102 General Hospital Bristohe Charleston South Carol Vancouver Washington E.T. O

Mrs Cain and relatives visit from Dallas arrive in Lordsburg

Mrs George Cain was brought from Silver City Sunday evening by the Heather ambulance and is now at Lordsburg Hospital. Miss Mildred Cain and Mrs Minnie Kirby, sisters and relatives from Dallas, arrived Sunday to visit the Cain home.

George Cain Silver City Heather Lordsburg Hospital Mildred Cain

Foster 8 A. Treasurer Leads Salvation Army Fund

A. Foster of the First Nation elesaa is named treasurer and leads the Salvation Army fund campaign.

A. Foster First Elsea Salvation Army Fund

Lordsburg Townsman Honors Col Willard Holt Birthday

The Lordsburg Methodist Church celebrated Col. Willard E. Holt's birthday with a floral walk around. Jack Heather escorted Holt to the altar as flowers from congregants filled a basket, symbolizing good wishes and appreciation. Sheriff Kerr photographed the bouquet as a sign of optimism for Holt's upcoming years.

Willard E. Holt Mary Jack Heather Mr. Holt Trobd Pissel Sheriff Kerr

Gail Barber Appointed State Director of Industrial Arts

Mrs Gail Barber of Carlsbad schools is on leave and has been appointed State Director of Industrial Arts with the State Department of Education. She will study in Gatlinburg Tennessee for a few weeks and will be in Santa Fe in late July to assume duties. Her work will take her across the state.

Gail Barber Carlsbad State Department of Education Gatlinburg Tennessee Santa Fe

New Mexico Receives Wartime Meat Slaughter Quotas

The District OPA allocated one week extra slaughter quotas across New Mexico due to a meat shortage. Totals include 102 020 pounds for Curry Quay Guadalupe Debgea and Roosevelt. 143 890 for Bernalillo Valencia and McKinley. 107 400 for Ana Luna Hidalgo and Grant. 141 142 for Lea Eddy Chavez and Lincoln. 70 990 for San Miguel Harding Mora Colfax and Union. 443 300 for Socorro Sierra and Catron. 57 990 for Torranes and Otero. Additional quotas are expected weekly through June to ensure at least one and three quarters pounds per person per week.

New Mexico OPA Curry, Quay Guadalupe DeBgea Roosevelt Bernalillo Valencia McKinley Ana Luna Hidalgo Grant Lea, Eddy, Chavez Lincoln San Miguel Harding, Mora Colfax Union Socérro Sierra Catron Torranes Otero

Home canning sugar certificates temporarily halted

The District OPA announced the temporary suspension of home canning sugar certificates, lifted the next day by most War Price and Rationing Boards. Roy Wood said quotas will be issued monthly and that boards will issue only 70 percent of last season's quota to balance with reduced stocks. Sugar Stamp 36 remains unchanged.

District Opa Roy Wood OPA New Mexico Chester Bowles Fiee Wood

Belen Rent Office Closed After Resignation

The rent office in Belen will be closed for several days after Agnes L Lindberg resigns to become Belen city treasurer and clerk. George C Taylor says a successor will take some time to name, and urgent rental issues may be referred to the District Rent office in Albuquerque.

Belen Agnes L Lindberg Lindberg George C. Taylor OPA PenJing Albuquerque

New Campaign Explained Targets Inflation in New Mexico

Tech Sergeant Earley Stark veteran of the South Pacific outlined a Grocer-consumer Anti Inflation Campaign on KOB radio. He warned that food supplies will stay limited and prices will rise unless price controls are imposed and maintained.

Tech Earley Stark South Pie KOB New Mexico

Stamp validity dates for meat and fats plan

The document lists Red Stamps E2 through J2 for meats and fats valid through June 30, stamps E2 through P2 valid through July 31, and stamps Q2 through U2 valid through a remaining period.

Church Announcements Multiple Local Congregations

Sunday School times and worship services listed for Sidney Hale Assembly of God Church and other local churches. Details include pastors Everett Smith F M Grive Julule Rambo and service times from morning to evening with midweek and youth meetings.

Assembly OF God Church Hidalgy Garage Everett Smith

Jakie Martinez Liberated Letter From 8 Set

A letter from Jacob Martinez to his mother Mia Martin ez describes his liberation by friendly forces. He notes improved conditions, expresses hope for a birthday reunion, and asks his family to stay hopeful while awaiting further contact.

Jacob Martinez Mia Loura H. Martinez Eration Pop Grandma Mr. Martin Rogera Grandma Willie Brothera Asistera Jakle

Lordsburg Drops Season Opener to Hanover Miners

The Lordsburg Red Socks lost 9 to 6 to the Hanover Miners in league play. Lordsburg had 2 wins and 1 loss after the defeat. Hanover rallied in the seventh, then scored four more runs in the final two innings to secure the win. Lordsburg travels to Hanover on Sunday, June 10 to attempt an rematch.

Hanover Lordsburg Asarco

Wartime Stamp Schedule Notes Validity Dates

August 31 marks changes to stamp validity from Stamps V2 through Z2 with June 1 start and through September 4 20. Several stamps expire June 2 and others run to July 31 August 1 or August 31. New shoe and gasoline stamps set to become valid June 22 and June 21 respectively with specified gallon allowances.

Methodist Church Service Schedule

Franklin R. Poage serves as pastor with Sunday School at 10 a m morning worship at 11 a m Epworth League at 7 30 p m and a prayer meeting Wednesday evening a brief church notice in the local page

N. Y Methodist Church Franklin R. Poage Epworth League

B Sharp Music Club Recital Highlights Read Aloud

The B Sharp Music Club presented a program featuring Marilyn Kuykendall on organ, Kathleen Ray on reading, Veena and piano performances by multiple artists, a piano trio Le Secret, choral and duet numbers, and guest artist Sergeant Nathan Horwitz singing Ah Sweet Mystery of Life. Notable supporting players included Lucinda Payne, Lila Payne, and Lord Harry Rosenstein with accompanying musicians.

B Sharp Music Club Assembly Marilyn Kuykendall Kathleen Ray Veena Jim, Thorp Carolyn Atkinson Hille Home Reta Payne Roxs Ruslancenong Harry Rosenstein Bercense Jocelyn Lord Payne

General Elliot Roosevelt Visits Lordsburg Lions Club

Brigadier General Elliot Roosevelt son of the late President stayed at Hotel Hidalgo on Friday night while traveling from the station by car. He previously spoke before the Lordsburg Lions Club during a past visit when he was a secretary of the Chamber of Commerce. Since his rise as a high commissioned Army officer he has shed some weight.

Elliot Roosevelt Hotel Hidalgo Elliot Chamber of Commerce Lordsburg Lions Club

Farewell party for Jack Gauthier before Army service

A Saturday gathering at Mr and Mrs Felix Gauthier home in Animas New Mexico honored their son Jack before he leaves for the Army mid month. Refreshments were ice cream and cookies. Attendees included Mrs Viola Wright Mrs Tom Upshaw Norman Adams Bert Upshaw Billy Tolle Jack Strange Jay Lang Steve Dunagan Willie Walter Jill Strickland Betty Walter Ethel Dunagan Elizabeth Richards Verna Jean Adams Maythew Dunagan Rita Verne Martin Norma Sanford and Marilynn Palry.

Ani Mra Felix Gauthier Animas New Mexico Jack and Mra Viola Wright Tom Upshaw Jack Gauthier Norman Adams Bert Upshaw Billy Tolle Jack Strange Jay Lang Steve Dunagan Willie Walter Jill Strickland Betty Walter Ethel Dunagan Elizabeth Richards Viola Verna Jean Adama Maythew Dunagan Rita Verne Martin Norma Sanford Marilynn Palrly

Library meeting reports new book arrivals in June

The Lordsburg Hidalgo Library held a June 4 meeting led by Mrs. Claude Fuller with several members in attendance. New acquisitions include The Townsman, Children Are People, Model Plane Annual, Daybreak For Our Carrier, Emperor's Physician, Magic Lantern, Gun Slammer, Range Rebellion, Murder In Plain Sight and Desert Country.

Lordsburg Hidalgo Claude Fuller Hazel Bavens Edith White Clara Brown Mathilde Johnson Myrtle Teeney Pearl Gauthier

Congratulatory Telegram Skips Pure Pleasantries

Due to a heavy business telegram flow, the Union rejects purely congratulatory messages. A belated birthday note from El Paso on June 4 reads from Col. Willand EB Holt Lordsburg and signs off with Best wishes, Ben.

Se Union Lon el Paso Willand Holt Lordsburg Ben

Visit Highlights From California To Miami Trip

Mrs Charles Fuller and Mrs Ben Cochran returned Sunday from a two week visit in Long Beach California. Jack Cochran accompanied them to Miami and is now in the mountains.

Charles Fuller Ben Cochran Long Beach California Jack Cochran Miami Mountains

James Sumner Attends Carmen Jones in El Paso

James Sumner attended the Carmen Jones performance in El Paso last Thursday evening, reporting the event as part of a local arts outing.

James Sumner Carmen Jones el Paso

Mrs Dallas Pankey Visits Brady for Ill Father

Mrs. Dallas Pankey traveled to Brady Texas last week due to her father Mr Barton’s serious illness. He is 93 years old as of May 6 and her two grandchildren La Verne and Billy Don Browning accompanied her leaving Thursday.

Dallas Pankey Brady Texas Mr. Barton la Verne Billy Don Browning

Deacons Host Tuesday Evening Fellowship at Baptist Church

Mr and Mrs Alton Powell entertained Rev and Mrs Sidney Hale and the church deacons and their wives Tuesday evening. Deacons present included H Gass Alton Powell T J Mayfield and Joe Rouse. Mr and Mrs Billie Beach arrived Wednesday afternoon to visit Sgt Beach’s mother Mrs Minnie L Anderson and family.

Mr. and Mire Alton Powell Rev Mra Sidney Hale Baptisst Church H. Gass T. J. Mayfield Joe Rouse Sit Billie Beach Sgt. Beach Minnie L. Anderson

Family in Winter Visit Reported by Mrs Winters

Mr and Mrs Marvin Jones and their two daughters Minsest Margaret and Virginia and son Marvin Jr spent Saturday night as guests of Mrs Jones winter Mrs W F Winters and id May Winters remained for the weekend in the readable fragment of a local society note.

Marvin Jones Margaret Virginia Marvin, Jr

Helen Holt Fulton Visits for Father’s 85th Birthday

Mrs. Helen Holt Fulton, now a business woman in El Paso, traveled back to celebrate her father’s eighty fifth birthday on Monday. She was away from her duties for two days to join the family observance.

Helen Holt Fulton el Paso

Mine Mary Mee Bean Kin Texas 14 Spends Summer

Mine Mary Mee Bean of Law kin Texas travels with her sister Virginia Bean manager at Western Union. Virginia visits parents while younger sister accompanies on return trip.

Mine Mary ‘Mee Bean Lawkin Texas Virginia Bean The Western Union Virginia Vislt

Homer G Miller Receives Army Discharge

Homer G Miller, son of Mr and Mrs H G Miller, is discharged after three years in the Army. He spent 23 months overseas during his service.

Homer G. Miller H. 8. Miller Sgt. Miller

Seaman Ponischil Enrolled In Electrician’s Mate School

John Kit Ponischil Seaman Second Class son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Frank Ponischil of Lordsburg is serving as a student in the Electrician’s Mate School at the U S Naval Training Center Gulfport Mississippi The UT alumnus enlisted in October in Houston and was sent to San Diego for indoctrination reporting to Gulfport last February

Reymundo Glasgow Scotland England Axminister Devon Sunny Devoin Frank Richards South Pacific Canute Field Ilinois Mary Messecar Tokyo Robert Rhodes U. S. S. Talamanca Lordsburg Robert John Kit Ponischil Floyd Frank Ponischil U. S. Naval Training Center Gulfport Mississippi University of Texas Bluejacket Ponischil Navy Houston Texas San Diego California

Mrs Reif Staying With Pankey Family In Texas

Mrs Josephine Reif of El Pago is visiting and staying with her father Dallas Pankey while Mrs Pankey is in Texas.

Josephine Reif el Pago Dallas Pankey Mrs. Pankey Texan

Postponed American Legion Auxiliary Meeting Rescheduled

The American Legion Auxiliary meeting that was postponed will be held Wednesday June 13 with installation of officers.

American Legion Auxiliary

Mrs May Hanner and Mrs Hat Tie Martin Visit Lana

Mrs May Hanner and Mrs Hat Tie Martin spent several days over the weekend visiting in Lana.

May Hanner Hattie Martin Lana

El Paso Trip Of Mrs Melnnis And Party

Mrs P M Melnnis and son Orran Fairly Mrs J H Clark Miss Katherine Richards Mrs Rachel Atkinson and Carolyn Ruth traveled to El Paso yesterday and returned today in a brief local social notice.

P. M. Melnnis Orran Fairly J. H. Clark Katherine Richards Rachel Atkinson Carolyn Ruth el Paso

Weekend visit brings family travels across Territory

Mr and Mrs Dee Hall and their son Jack traveled through Lordsburg over the weekend en route from Winslow to El Paso where Dee will receive special treatment. Mrs Krank djillings and two children of antene arrived Tuesday to visit Mrs Billing's mother Mrs Turney.

Dee Hall Jack Lordsburg Winslow el Paso Dee Krank Djillings Antene

Flag Day June 14 Observance Urges Display of Flags

Next Thursday June 14 is official Flag Day for the United States. Citizens are urged to salute Old Glory and display flags at home and in public places throughout the day.

United States Jaye M4

Fifteenth Birthday Celebrated for Mine Lynn Turney

Mine Lynn Turney celebrated her fifteenth birthday with a party at her grandmother's home. The event featured sandwiches cake and punch and included guests such as Mia Emme Mra Viackie William Ione Mrs Ross Howard Ted Kennedy Lois Ewing and Marilyn Fairly.

Mine Lynn Turney Lynn Turney Mia Emme Mra Viackie William and Ione Ross Howard Ted Kennedy Lois Ewing Marilyn

Womans Club Bridge Night Honors Prizes

Evening event small yet enjoyable with Bridge as the main game. Mrs Bromma Scofield and Capt John Wells took first prizes while Mrs McQuarrie and BK Bowman won the seconds. Capt McQuarrie received the traveling prize. Light fare included sandwiches and cokes.

Womans Club Bromma Scofield Capt John Wells Prises Mra. McQuarkie BK. C. Bowman Capt. McQuarrie Defenne Stampa

Lehmen Couple Welcome Samuel Reuben Fourth Child

Mr and Mrs Carl Lehmen announce the birth of their son Samuel Reuben born Monday June 4 at Lordsburg Hospital weighing 9 pounds He is the couple s fourth child and joins two sons and two daughters in the family.

Carl Lehmen Sammuel Reuben Lordsburg Hospital Thin

Bishop Stoney to Lead Service in Silver City Next Sunday

The Rt. Rev. James Stoney of Albuquerque is slated to hold a service at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Silver City next Sunday. He will also meet with members of St. Paul’s in Lordsburg during the visit.

James . Stoney Albuquerque Church of the Good Shepherd Silver City St. Paul's

Rountree Family Trips to Silver City for Summer School

Mr and Mrs Homer Rountree and their son Homer Gray drove to Silver City Monday morning for summer school. They were accompanied by Mrs Dora Kerr who joined the family for the trip.

Mere Homer Rountree Silver City Homer Gray Dora Kerr

Mrs Beulah Harphan Visits Mire I H Seofield

Mrs Beulah Harphan of Bag vardoes taat week end with Mire iH Seofield in a local social gathering.

Beulah Harphan Bagevardoes

Music Club Enjoyed Intimate Evening At Scofield

Mrs J KB Scofield hosted a Music Club gathering last Thursday evening with a small attendance led by Mrs Thelma Rows and Dr and Mrs C B Austin in Scofield.

Monday Nightridge Club Meeting Report

The Monday Nightridge Club met this week with Mra Paul Hudson. Two tables were active with Mra Emme Sco field and Mrs Bertha Kott among attendees including Mon Myrl Pierce Mine Helen Chase and Mrs Helen Robertson.

Mra Paul Hudson Emme Scofield Bertha Kott Myrl Pierce Helen Chase Helen Robertson Hansel Chase Jane Btiles

Luncheon Honors Lt Marjory Fairley at Mrs Green Home

Mrs Ralph Clark hosted a Wednesday luncheon at her mother Mrs A L Green’s home in Pekeno in honor of Lt Marjory Fairley. Prizes included stamps and stationery. high score received by Mrs P M Chase and guest prize went to Li Paty. Other attendees listed include Ming Ima Fairly and Helen Robertson among several others.

Ralph Clark A. L. Green Marjory Fairley Pekeno P. M. Chaseigh Score Li Paty Ming Ima Fairly Helen Robertson P. M. Chand Mise Chane Hattie Martin Marg

Nine Members Attend N and T Club Meeting With Guests

The N and T Club met at Ti with Mra. 2. B. Ownhy. Nine members attended including Mra Mire, W. EF. Oxsheer, Mra. BL Scofield, Mra. Chawe, Mes Luella Clark, Mee BL R. Pouge, Mra. George Trimble, Mrs. A. Green and Mre. May Planners. Three guests joined: Mre. EB. M. Fincher and Misses Mildred Baswell and Parham Jean Mearns of Pra.

N and T Club Mt Ti B. Ownhy Mra Mire W. EF. Oxsheer Scofield M. Chawe Mes Luella Clark Mee R. Pouge George Trimble A. & Green May Planners Eb.m. Fincher Mildred Baswell Parham Jean Mearns Pra

Mrs Elbert Hill Visits Texas Kin During Month Abroad

Mrs Elbert Hill and her daughter Deanne Lee returned Saturday after a month visiting her husband’s parents Mr and Mrs L L in Plain Plains Texas and his sister Mire Strouthers in Graham Texas.

Elbert Hill Sgged Deanne Lee L. L. It Crome Plains Texas Mire, Strouthers Graham

Mr and Mrs Honey Elligom Move Into Powter Fifth and Shakespeare

Mr and Mrs Honey Elligom relocate to the Powter Fifth and Shakespeare area in a local move noted by neighbors. The couple begins settling into their new residence with helpers and community greetings reported.

Mr. and Mra Honey Elligom Shakespeare

Gammons Return From Hot Springs Bath Trip

Mr and Mrs N A Gammon returned the last of the week from Hot Springs where they had gone for the baths.

Mra N. A. Gammon Hot Springs

Bonars and party stay two months at Phenix Apartments

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bonar Mee Rew Tyler and Lyon and Mew Jamen Ragland are staying in Silver City this Saturday. Mr. Bonar returned Monday. the others will remain for two months. They occupy one of the Phenix Apartments.

Roy Bonar Tyler Lyon Jamen Silver City Mr. Bonar Phenix

Teachers Attend Highlands University Trip

A group of educators travels to Highlands University in Las Vegas. Participants include Mrs Thelma Rosa Miss Lucy Gass Mrs Chaulk Mr and Mrs 5 V Faemer and Mr and Mrs Jeryl Thorp who left last week.

Highlands University of Las Vegas Thelma Rosa Mies Lucy Gass Chaulk 5. V. Faemer Jeryl Thorp

Cpl Bennie Everett Departed Utah for Port Embarkation

Cpl Bennie Everett has left Utah and is at a port of embarkation. His address will be from Sam Francisco.

Cpl Bennie Everett Utah SamiFramnelyco

Mr and Mrs Ross Howard Visit Oklahoma Parents

Mr and Mrs Ross Howard spent Sunday visiting in Oklahoma with Mr Howard's parents during a weeklong stay.

Mrs. Ross Howard Oklahoma Mr. Howard

Miller Family Visits Deming Hosts

Mr and Mrs Cloyd Miller and their children Jay and Janet from Deming spent Sunday at the home of Dr and Mrs C B Austin.

Mra. Cloyd Miller Jay and Janet Deming Mra C. B. Austin

Miss Elizabeth Hicharda Visits Miss Rilynn Fairly

Miss Elizabeth Hicharda of peace spent the week with Miss Rilynn Fairly, sharing time and companionship in a friendly social visit.

Elizabeth Hicharda Peace Rilynn

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