Equipment Fund Receives $9100 Contribution
The Equipment Fund was received with a total of $9100 contributed by individuals including Lauro Espinosa Frank Orona Joe H Rouse Harwood John Wood and others. The list names many contributors such as Trimble Jones Frank Bowman C Bowman Clark Medina and more. The article reads as a front page note showing community support for equipment needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lauro Espinosa
Frank Orona
Joe H. Rouse
Harwood
John Wood Gee
Trimble Jones
Frank Bowman
C. Bowmans
Clarkce Medina
Soldania
Salaiz
Ima Carlon
Lara Holguin
Sandoval Estrada Ramirez Hernendez
Jnc. Curry
P. M. McInnis
County Fair Group Forms to Build Local Association
A meeting on May 18 in the Court House formed a County Fair association. Mars hall Fuller was elected president Ed Hitson vice president Damon Dunagan secretary treasurer with Alan Koff and Robert Reynolds Jr as committee members. The group seeks funds to prepare the old for a small fair this fall and may grow. the Chamber of Commerce offers support. Highway 80 resurfacing progresses from Road Forks to the State Line. an extra 15 miles is planned west of Deming, totaling 77 miles in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Marshall Fuller
Ed Hitson
Damon Dunagan
Alan Koff
Robert Reynolds, Jr
Chamber of Commerce
Road Forks i
Rodeo
Deming
New Mountain Well Drilled at Godfrey Ranch
At Godfrey Ranch a new mountain well produced water at 128 feet when drilling reached the marked spot. Mr. Godfrey planned to drill deeper if needed but was satisfied with the water and has installed a mill and pump jack. The good supply supports a new lease on the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godfrey
Cattle Rustler Convicted In Albuquerque Court
A cattle rustler was found guilty after a September round-up uncovered two calves on the Todhunter property. The jury returned a repeat verdict of guilty. The defendant, from Albuquerque, received 4 to 5 years on each count with defense by Ben Sherman and Forrest Sanders. District Attorney Thomas Foy led the prosecution with J. R. Wrinkle. The case drew broad local interest as ranchers filled the courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gers
Albuquerque
Ben Sherman
Ing
Forrest Sanders
Las Cruces
Thomas Foy
J. R. Wrinkle
Silver City
Cattle Rustling Feature Promised by Life Magazine
Sanitary Board notes Life magazine will publish a forthcoming article on cattle rustling. State Patrolman John R. Bradford captured a September roundup photo at the Todhunter ranch holding two calves, with Paul Mallot of The Lordsburg Liberal also credited.
Cotton City Supports Hesp Drive
Local report lists a roster of names including Elmer Kerr Karl D. Hudgins Lecy Crabtree Harvey Hatch W. A. Tyler Co. E. Roark Max DeVilbiss and many others as backers of a Cotton City campaign drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Kerr
Karl D. Hudgins
Lecy Crabtree
Harvey Hatch
W. A. Tyler
E. Roark
Max DeVilbiss
Duke Kerr
Kay P. Stansberry
Murel
G. Mahan
Curtis Roark
Fred Kerr, Sr
Earl A. Merrell
Joe Finley Russell Walter
Bill Kerr
W. H. Webb
T. H. McCants Rosarie Alba George Wright
Lee Smith
Tom Kerr
Kate Washburn
Jack Summers
M. G. Thomas E. C. Devis
N. M. Martin
Emogene Hansen
Mary Rasmusser
Mary Benner
Robert J. Read
Erwin Richardson
Roy Crum la Rue
Crum
James Latham
Travelogues By Honor Students Grand Canyon Trip
Honor students of Lordsburg High School report a four day Grand Canyon journey sponsored by Ritter Walker Interests. At Petrified Forest National Park they visit the museum, note a massive six foot base tree, and reflect on ancient lake conditions and widespread petrified forests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg High School
Grand Canyon
Ritter-Walker
Lordsburg
Leola Rae Payne
Petrified Forest
United States
Arizona
Wedding Details of Mr. and Mrs. Cummings
The ceremony featured Opal Hunt as mother of the bride with Hazel Bryant as maid of honor. James Shelton stood as best man. The bride wore pink and white while corsages included pale pink carnations and a navy blue outfit with a beige carnation. A three tier cake topped a miniature bride and groom. The couple planned a trip to Minnesota and Illinois before settling in Denver Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opal Hunt
Hazel Bryant
Truth of Consequences
New Mexico
James Shelton
Glenwood
Minnesota
Illinois
Mrs. Cummings
Denver
Colorado
May 26 Test Ticket Reissue Guidance Telegram
A 29 May 1951 telegram from Major General Hershey directs students in New Mexico who were unable to take the May 26 test to write to the Education Testing Service in Princeton with circumstances and their admission ticket if possible. New tickets will be issued for deserving cases. copies sent to Local Boards.
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Santa Fe
N. M
New Mexico
Selective Service
Lewis B. Hershey
Selective Examining Section
Education Testing Service
P. O. Box
Princeton
New Jersey
Friday Results and Upcoming CYO Matches
Friday results show W. & R. 16 and Central Bar 2 with Banner 5 Poco 4. Monday results list Co. P. S. 14 and Central Bar R. & W. 9 to 0.8. Wednesday results include Poco 8 Rich's 3 and Banner 10 Dockum 2. On Friday June 8 CYO plays Poco at 8 pm with umpires Parker and Moreno. Rich's Mtr vs Warren and Rice with umpires Brito and Jackson. Monday June 11 CPS vs Banner in the afternoon and Dockum vs Central Bar at 9 pm with umpires Gandara and Jackson. Wednesday June 13 Dockum versus Warren and Rice at 8 pm with umpires Parker and Kerr. Rich's Mtr vs Central Bar with umpires Becht and Moreno.
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Central Bar
Banner
Poco
Rich
Dockum
Cyo
Parker & Moreno
Warren & Rice
Brito & Jackson
CPS
Brito & Sanchez Dockum
Gandara
Jackson
Parker & Kerr
Rich's
Mtr
Ump
Becht & Moreno
Girl Scouts to Return From Camp Thunderbird
A group of 17 Girl Scouts will return Friday from their annual Camp Thunderbird trip. They left Sunday morning June 3 under Mrs. Wesley Freeburg. Transportation was provided by the Woman's Club with drivers Miss Almeda Wilson and others. George Jeffus supplied a truck for bedding and equipment. Attendees include Myrna Lunt, Wille Lunt, Jackie Galusha, Hortensia Rice, Ernestine Short, Mary Jo Houser, Carolina Alvarez, Lois Ann Richards, Mary Florence Baker, Emma Mendoza, Bettine Taylor, Linde Jo Moseley, Mary Flickinger, Margaret Flickinger, Patsy Rockwell, and Laquetta Steward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Thunderbird
Wesley Freeburg
Woman's Club
Almeda Wilson
Ernest Short
Walter Dunagan
Dick Richards
Eldon Taylor
George Jeffus
Myrna and
Wille Lunt
Jackie Galusha
Hortensia Rice
Ernestine Short
Mary Jo Houser
Carolina Alverez
Lois Ann Richards
Mary Florence Baker
Emma Mendoza
Bettine Taylor
Linde Jo Moseley
Mary and Margaret Flickinger
Patsy Rockwell
Laquetta Steward
Mildred Wright Weds John E. Cummings in Lordsburg Ceremony
Mildred Isabelle Wright daughter of Mr and Mrs E Wright of Lordsburg married John Edward Cummings son of Mrs John P Cummings of Silver City in a 7:30 p m June 2 ceremony at the Wright home. The double ring rite was led by Mr Vearle Payne with relatives and close friends in attendance. Spring flowers adorned the setting as the bride wore a navy blue frock with white accessories and carried a white Bible with white carnation accents. Her small lace hat was trimmed with navy veil and she wore a locket once belonging to her father’’s baby years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Isabelle Wright
Rodeo Meteorological Summary May 28 to June 3 1951
Weather data by L H Land at Rodeo New Mexico covers May 28 to June 3 1951. Temperatures ranged from 43 to 102 degrees with several days at or near 90s and no measurable precipitation on most days. May maximum 104 degrees and May total precipitation listed as trace with year to date 3.23 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Land of the Airways Communication Station
CAA
Rodeo
N. M
Nate H. L
Cadet Allan Johnson Receives Diploma at N M Military Institute
Cadet Allan L. Johnson, junior college student at New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, earned his junior college diploma on June 5, 1951. He is a two year cadet, college sophomore, and cadet corps corporal, son of Mr and Mrs Donald Johnson and Lordsburg high school graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan L. Johnson
New Mexico Military Institute
Roswell
New Mexico
Johnson
Donald Johnson
Lordsburg High School
Lordsburg High School Class of 1951 Saluted by Senator Anderson
The graduates of Lordsburg High School, senior class of 1951, received goodwill messages from Senator Anderson. The ceremony highlighted their achievements and future prospects as they prepare to depart for new opportunities.
Senator Clinton Anderson Certifies Local Graduates
Senator Clinton Anderson extended his greetings to the graduates by sending parchment certificates in the form of public documents. The certificates are described as lovely and of which the seniors will always be proud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Anderson
Joe Ramos Now Serving Aboard USS Coral Sea
Joe M. Ramos airman USN husband of Petra Verdugo Ramos of Lordsburg serves aboard the aircraft carrier USS Coral Sea on its fourth Mediterranean tour with the Sixth Fleet. The ship, flagship of Carrier Division 7, has visited ports in France Italy Africa Sicily and Greece and is a symbol of American air power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes
Joe M. Ramos
USN
Petra Verdugo Ramos
Lordsburg
Coral Sea
Mediterranean
Sixth Fleet
Carrier Division 7
France
Italy
Africa
Sicily
Greece
Mrs Howell Celebrates 50 Years as Nurse in Deming
Mrs O E Howell, a well known Deming nurse and former Lordsburg resident, celebrated the 50th anniversary of her graduation from Grant Hospital Nurses School in Chicago on Friday June 1. She is 74 and widely known across southwestern New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. BE. Howell
Deming
Grant Hospital Nurses’ School
Chicago
Knights of Pythias Dance Set for June 16 at Legion Hall
The Knights of Pythias will hold a dance at the Legion hall on Saturday evening June 16 for members and friends. Music will be provided by Slim Helder and orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Knights of Pythias
Legion Hall
Slim” Helder and Orchestra
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New Mountain
Cotton City
Hesp
Hershey
Washington, D. C
P. S
Central Bar R. & W
Pet. Banner
Dockum A
Girl Scouts
John E. Cummings
Allan Johnson
N. Mex
Senator Anderson
Joe Ramos
Uss
O. E. Howell
E. P. Dance
Spencer & Son
Union Dept Store
Stetson
Arrow
Levi Straus
Interwoven
Union
Lordsburg, N. M
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