New Mexico Emerging as Major Oil Producer in Central Field
Recovery of shallow oil sands in Central New Mexico sparks optimism among operators. Dozens of wells drill in Socorro Valencia and Torrance counties, with high gravity oil and potential deep sands. Geologists led by Dr. FE Wells note favorable structures and rail, highway, water access boosting prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil Authority of
Pacific Coast
New York
New Mexico
George Donnelly
Los Angeles
Socorro County
Valencia
Torrance
McKinley County
Midwest
Standard
United States
Socorro
la Jova Grant
Socorra
Rio Grande Valley
Fox, & Sur
United States Geological Survey
Noe
Noe Dome
Wells
Dean EF. Winchester
8Acorra County
Artesia
San Juan Basin
Western Union appoints Miss Ethel Bryan new manager
Miss Ethel Bryan is the new manager of the Western Union and is settling in with Mrs. Dora Kerr. Patrons praise her uniform courtesy and promptness. Miss Linkey Shely of Carizozo joins for a time and is hoped to remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Bryan
The
Western Union
Dora Kerr
Linkey Shely
Carizozo
Mrs. C. P. Austin Heads to Toronto on Summer Vacation
Mrs. C. P. Austin leaves with J. T. and Pauline for a regular summer trip. They travel on No. 4 to Toronto via Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Portland, then the northern route to Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Austin
J. T. and
Pauline
Toronto
Canada
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Portland
Labor Day Roads All Lead to Lordsburg Dedication Invites
New Mexico state officials respond to Lordsburg Labor Day events inviting attendance for Labor Day September 9 and Hidalgo County Court House dedication. Correspondence from State Auditor M A Otero Jr and Santa Fe officials confirms tentative plans and appreciation for the invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
State Land Office
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Willard FE. Holt
Chamber of Commerce
Holt
Court House
State OF
M. A. Otero, JR
Rama Fe
Mr. Willard Fr. Holt
Mr. Holt
Knight of Pythias Mourns Brother Malcolm M Crocker
At the regular convention of Pyra mid Lodge No 23 held June 7 1927 the lodge adopted unanimous preambles and resolutions mourning brother Malcolm M Crocker The group offered sympathy to his family and requested mourning altar draping and a records page in his memory with a copy of the resolutions signed by officers and sealed for the family.
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Pyramid Lodge
Turg
N. M
Malcolm M. Crocker
Dr C B Austin Appointed County Health Officer
County commissioners chose Dr. C B Austin to fill the vacancy caused by Dr. Crocker’s death. The appointment also designates him as city health officer, ensuring strong health services in both county and city departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Austin
Crocker
Boy Scouts Luncheon ClubGuests Tuesday
The Manhattan hosted a Tuesday luncheon for Boy Scouts with Commissioner C A L Conner and Assistant Scout Leader Harold Scofield leading a program dubbed the chain gang. County Clerk Cross spoke of the scouts aims, with remarks by Morningstar and McAvoy inspiring the boys toward completing big tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ress
Manhattan
Lordsburg
C AL Conner
Harold Scofield
Cross
Jeffus
Augustine
McAvoy
Wet Springs
Columbus
Deming
L. W Gleason
Harold Beofield
Asat
James Woods
A. L
Home Builders Win Reduced Water Rates in Lordsburg
Lordsburg City Council voted unanimously to cut water rates for residential use from 50 and 40 cents per 1000 gallons above the minimum to 30 cents per 1000. The move allows up to 12 000 gallons monthly for homes. A Chamber of Commerce representative urged beautification, and meters will be installed with leak responsibility on the owner or occupant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Hanner
Lordsburg
G. W. Hanner
C. C. Fuller
R. A. Egan
A. L. Green
Jack Heather
Star Theatre Movie Schedule for June
The Star Theatre program lists films from June 9 to June 15 including Monte Blue in Limited Mail and Rough and Ready with Silent Flier serial. Other titles include Newly-weds Build, Whispering Wires special, Love's Blind ness, Oh What a Kick, The Sporting Lover with Conway Tearle and Barbara Bedford. Emma McWhorter returns home from the University of Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monte Blue
Conway Tearle
Barbara Bedford
Educator Jesse T. Smith Named New Lordaburg School Superintendent
Jesse T. Smith, former principal of Magdalena schools, has been elected superintendent of Lordaburg schools for the next year. He holds an A B degree and fifteen years in education, with prior roles at Galhip High and Magdalena. He arrives to help select next year’s faculty amid thirty applications, with endorsements from state officials and community leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse T. Smith
Magdalena
Lordaburg
Smith
Texas
New Mexico
Galhip
Board of Education
A. T. Hannett
Lois Randolph
D. W Llocken
Chas
B. Redick
Gallup
M. McCereary
Supreme Representative Knights of Pythias
J. & Mactavish
New Mexico Masons
Empire Builders Dine With Local Notables at Lordsburg
James and Douglas led a party of bankers and builders through Lordsburg where they ordered ham hock and cabbage. George Kingdon PF Armstrong and J W Hayward joined, followed by H Warner and wife as the Liberal camera crew photographed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie
H. Warner
Lordsburg
Big World Traveller Praises New Mexico Climate
World traveller K. W. Stephens writes in the Columbia Daily Tribune praising New Mexico climate as superior and distinctive after extensive global travels. W. L. Summers Jr. from Columbia University shares the tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BIG World Traveller
N. M
W. L. Summers, Jr
Columbia University
New Mexico
K. W. Stephens
Columbia Daily Tribune
Star Theatre to Present New Productions and Fire Safety
The Allens announce a new slate at Star Theatre led by The Limited Mail with Monte Blue. They have contracted 46 new pictures for 1927 including a 1927 release on the 23rd and 26th. Last Saturday a serial reel caught fire but was quickly extinguished by staff in a fireproof room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allens
Monte Blue
Star
Gene Luckie
Eddie Allert
Bill Townsend
Mrs Crocker appoints Mrs Hill as official collector
Mrs Florence L Crocker names Mrs W P Hill official collector for debts owed to the late Dr M M Crocker. She urges all debtors to pay promptly to Mrs Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence L. Crocker
W. P. Hill
M. M. Crocker
Hill
Big Bear Cats Upset League Leaders in 27
In a tight game, the Big Bear Cats topple the league leaders. The box score highlights include two base hits from Alvares, Baker, and Voyles, stolen bases by Patterson, Telley, Miller, and Voyles, plus a double play from Alvares to Voyles to Haker and four walks issued to Keough and Pace.
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Alvares
Baker
Voyles
Patterson
Telley
Miller
Haker
Keough
Pace
Lordsburg
Clifton
Cats
Alverez
Alvarez
Smith
Ua Koough
Marsalis
Chase
Allison
Hiaker
Marquez
N ' Poat Patterson
Boron
Vielma
Man Killed in Hidalgo County Shooting at Deer Creek
At breakfast Friday in Deer Creek Hidalgo County Pat Evans, a cowboy, shot Hobert Eakins an elder cowboy after prior trouble with Evans brother. Eakins died, Evans fled with the dead horse toward the Mexican border. One witness a Mexican boy spoke little. Sheriff Jones alerted and en route to the roundup site to gather facts and await developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Creek
Hidalgo County
Pat. Evans
Hobert Eakins
Pats
Eaid
Mane
Republic
Jones
Stars Rally in Loss to Deming with Key Slugging
Our crack Star team faced Deming's first team last Sunday. Alvarez and Briel formed the battery while Jesus Morales hit three big three baggers. The Stars outslugged but lost 11 to 7, with emphasis on a strong batting display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deming
Alvarez
Briel
Battery
Jesus Morales
Stars
Also Mentioned on This Page
FE. H. Wells
New Mexico State School of Mines
W. U. Well Operated
Pankey
Pythias
Memoriam
BOY Scouts
Star Theatre Program
Emma McWhorter
U. of A
Star Theatre
Mr. Hill
BIG Bear Cats
Iit Chase
Ononth Anmizona
NEW Menico League i
Lordeburg
Morenct
Bafford
Morenci
Safford
Robert Eakins
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