Lordsburg Airport Receives U K Support and Approval
Capt Arthur W Parker quartermaster of the 8th Corps Area visited Lordsburg to approve the airdome and airport buildings. He praised the cooperation of local officials, noting the field covers 619 acres and promises major future air service along the southern border, cutting Lordsburg to El Paso travel time and aiding air mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur W. Parker
8Th Corps
Lordsburg
el Paso
Holmstrand
Lordsburg Chamber of Commerce
Department of the Interior
War Department
Sargeant
United States
Chicago
Jack Heather
Lordsburg Figures In More Big Stories
Tucson dated note from 1926 features Anton Mazzanovich reflecting on time in Lordsburg and other towns. He praises press coverage of his work Trailing Geronimo and announces his first southwest story in Progressive Arizona Magazine with installments set at Fort Grant and Lordsburg. He signs from Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Ariz
Willard E. Holt
Lordsburg Liberal
Lordsburg
New Mexico
Old-Tier
Duncan
Clifton
Solomonville
Safford
Fort Thomas
Pima
San Carlos
Globe
Miami
Superior
Florence
Casa Grande
Greo, Gamble
Bunker
Adam Smith
Old Southwest
Arizona
Fort Grant
Anton Mazzanovich
Seward
Los Angeles
Note of Appreciation from Lordsburg Legion Post
Lordsburg Post No 30 American Legion expresses sincere appreciation to Mr Holt for his contribution and publicity to Memorial Day exercises. The message credits his unstinting assistance for the success of the observance and program. Sincerely J I Keller acting adjutant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordshbure
The
American Legion
Lordsburg
N. M
Fa-ter
Lordsbure
Holt
J. 1
Keller
More Flowers From Virden at Grandma Keeler’s Garden
County Agent Gleason visited Virden on Saturday bringing editor a bouquet from grandma Keeler's Garden of Eden. The donor and the bringer are acknowledged with thanks for the wonderful flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gleason
Virden
Grandma Keeler
Wonderful results at revival meetings
Rev J L Rupard praises the revival now in its third week as Miss Tatela Martin the girl evangelist and companions visit. A dozen men raised hands for prayer at a street meeting while the city marshal is asked to keep quiet among visiting youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Rupard
Tatela Martin
J. M. Underhill
Fileen
Cty Council
Harvey R. Stengele Birthday Party Noted
Harvey R. Stengele hosted a Monday afternoon party on June 7 for his fifth birthday. Attendees included James Abbott Royal Scott Donald Scott Stephen Birchfield Harvey Crag Harbor Heather Richard Aldrich Frank Stengele Judy Birchfield Dora Heather and Grace Wallace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nlarvey
Robert Stengele
James Abbott
Royal Scott
Donald Scott
Stephen Birchfield
Harvey Crag
Harbor Heather
Richard Aldrich
Frank Stengele
Judy Birchfield
Dora Heather
Grace Wallace
Mrs L P McHalffey Breaks Wrist in Ranch Crank Incident
Mrs L P McHalffey fractured her right wrist while cranking the Chev to drive in from the ranch Saturday afternoon. Dr DeMoss reduced the fracture and the patient is reported to be progressing well with only a slight inconvenience remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. McHalffey
Star Theatre Closure Extended to June 14 Tribute
The Star Theatre stays closed until Monday June 14 as a tribute by Robert Briel to his late father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Theatre
Robert Briel
Relatives to Visit Robert Brel in Lordsburg
J. T. McGhee and Mrs. Campbell, uncle and aunt of Robert Brel, are due in Lordsburg shortly to discuss future plans with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. McGhee
Lawrence Boyd’s Long-Standing Fine Looks Highlighted
A late photo of Lawrence R. Boyd II, a 1926 Washington High School graduate, features the young man described as a mighty fine looking chap showing pride in local alumni.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence R. Boyd, II
Washington, Pa
Beloved Pioneer D W Briel Dies After Long Life of Service
Lordsburg mourns as D W Briel 56 a revered pioneer dies in Douglas after medical treatment. Funeral held at the Methodist church with Masonic rites. son Hubert returning from Bradley Polytechnic Institute. family long connected to Lordsburg Lodge A M. Briel native of Pennsylvania married Mary J McGhee in El Paso in 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Douglas
D. W. Briel
J. FR. Wilkinson
Hubert
Peoria
Bradley Polytechnic Institute
Thinois
John Clark
George P. Jeffra
WOM
A.W. Morningstar
John H. Clark
Lordsburg Lodger
A.M
Methodist Church
Briel
C. V. Williams
Paul Masters
M. Chase
A. W. Morneingular
J. M. Fisher
J. L. Walls
John Wt. Clark
J. L. Augustine
Robert
Nicholas Briel
Shamokin
Last Fitz Family Member Mourns, Emma Fitz Dies
Robert F. Fitz, en route from Los Angeles to Boston, learns of his sister Emma J. Fitz death aged 6B in Lordsburg. He continues to attend burial as sole surviving member of the pioneer Fitz family. Our sympathy goes to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert F. Fitz
Lordsburg
Los Angeles
Boston
Emma J. Fitz
Fl Paso
Black Driling Co Halts Operations Amidst Oil Boom
An oil subscribers notice reports that the Black Driling Co has ceased operations after overreaching its capacity. The message notes other major interests eyeing the field and promises future updates once developments occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
England
Black Driling Co
Lordsburg Water Attracts Attention From State College
A 1926 letter from Dr M M Crocker of State College New Mexico offers free iodine tests for Lordsburg water samples. Chemist CW Botkin and local resident Ian discuss sample submission and local water supply serving about 2,000 people amid reassurance no goiter cases seen locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
State College
Dept. of Chemistry
M. M. Crocker
Lordsburg
N. M
Goster
CW. Botkin
Ian
Deming Tigers edge two local teams in extended clash
Barela and Chaves led a long ten inning battle as the C. and A. and Stars fell to the Deming Tigers 7 to 4 in ten innings. Earlier Deming defeated the visiting C. and A. 18 to 9 with Allen De la Garza Abbott and Alvarez combining in the battery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barela
Chaves
Associattes
Deming Tigers
Tigers
Stars
Allen
de la Garza
Abbott
Alvarez
Deming
Mrs Heather and Mrs Winslett Doing Nicely in Lordsburg
Word from the Lordsburg hospital says both Mrs Jack Heather and Mrs 4 L Winslett are doing very nicely as of press time. Mrs Winslett was admitted yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Heather
4. L. Winslett
Neely
Lordsburg Hospital
Heather
Winslett
Winglell
Walter McGrath Graduates From Harvard School
A beautifully engraved invitation announces Walter McGrath has graduated from Harvard School in Los Angeles and will receive his diploma Friday morning at nine o'clock. Lordsburg friends extend congratulations to Walter on this achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter McGrath
Harvard School
Los Angeles
Lordsburg
Walter
Deming Marriage Notice for Mary Ruth Darlin
Mrs. W A Smith of Chicago announces the marriage of her daughter Mary Ruth Darlin of Deming to Napoleon Bonaparte Larsh geologist with Marlin Oil Co formerly with Anita Copper Co in Deming on June 7.
Fuller and McHalffey Named to Gila River Commission
Governor Hannett appoints a Gila river commission to study water distribution and draft a compact with Arizona. Members include Charles Fuller L P McHalffey Jm Harper J St Beavers and H Alberta. Beavers and Alberta live in New Mexico but receive mail in Oolonen Arona. The panel’s work affects Southwestern New Mexico farmers and ranchers relying on the Gila for water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mantabe
N. M
A. T. Hannett
Gila River
Charles Fuller
L. PP. McHalffey
Lordsburg
Jim Harper
Bedrock
J. St. Beavers
Alberta
Duncan
Arta
Gila
Colorado River
New Mexico
Arizona
Beavers
Oolonean
Ar Vona
Special Commission
Balmforth Proposes July Dedication of Lordsburg Field
Supt Balmforth suggests dedicating Lordsburg aviation field on July 6th or 7th. The Chamber of Commerce will contact authorities to confirm if planes can be paraded for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balmforth
Lordsburg
Chamber of Commerce
Morningpar sightings of prominent Lordshurgers in LA
Attorney A. W. Morning reports seeing many former prominent citizens in Los Angeles last week. Names include former Sheriff Joe Leahy son doe and brother Mike, DW. Taybor, Charlie Sullivan, and W. I. Vanedruil, all mentioned as prosperous and content outside of Lordaburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Morningwar
Los Angeles
Joe Leahy
Doe
Mike
DW. Taybor
Charlie Sullivan
W. I. Vanedruil
Lordaburg
Clubs At Vir den Organize For State College Trip
Four clubs with about sixty five members, both boys and girls, engage in sewing, cooking, garden work, and calf raising. They prepare eagerly for a trip to the State College contest next fall and possibly to the National Western Stock Show in Denver. Leaders and parents support the effort as they work toward the motto Make the Better Rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virden
State College
Denver
Tucson Keeps the Good Ones
Miss Mabel Brown returns from Tucson for summer. teachers praise her as among the best. Mrs Miller, Marjorie and baby Richard join for a short visit at the Brown ranch before her next teaching year begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Brown
Tucson
Miss Brown
Crocker Hosts Mrs. M. M. Crocker at Saturday Tea
Crocker entertained Saturday afternoon as a compliment to Mea J. BK. Woolf of Tucson, visiting houseguest of Mrs. Dora Kerr. Woolf is remembered as Miss Margaret Mott, former pupil in our public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Crocker
Mea. J. BK. Woolf
Tucson
Dora Kerr
Margaret Mott
Bradberry Daughter Honored by Family Names
Margaret Amanda Bradberry born June 4 1926 is named for her great grandmother Margaret and grandmother Aman da Weadberr. The county assessor and his wife now have six girls and one boy in their family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret
Amanda Weadberr
Card of Thanks for Father’s Burial
To the many friends who offered ad and sympathy and contributed flowers for my beloved father’s burial, I extend sincere heartfelt thanks.
Big Bear Cats Triumph Over Fort Bayard 11 to 9
In a home clash, Big Bear Cats edged Fort Bayard 11 to 9 after a late surge. Lordsburg battery veterans Sackett Morgan and crew fought hard, with Bayard briefly leading in the ninth before BBC rallied to secure the win. Next Sunday Fort Bayard visits Lordsburg for another hard fought contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BIG Bear Cats
Fort Bayard
Lordsburg Battery
Sackett
Morgan
BBC
Stock
Marsalis
Chase
Allison
Lordsburg
I. 16S
Alrugele
Inks and Outbursts From StlIns Current Events
Ben notes local quirks and tales as Henry races Pete for money and marbles. He recalls miners, diggings, and a widow in town while recounting tall alleyways of urban lore and a hearty appetite for flapjacks and bacon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Pete
Ford
Marbles
Chalk Co
DDM Co
Minerva
John
Fred Braidfoot
Bleing Atheretic Club
Savage
The Man God Tried to Kill Sermon At Church
A church announces a Sunday June 13 service at 4 p m featuring a sermon on The Man God Tried to Kill with Bible reading from Philippians 2 12 and a morning worship at 9 50 a m including Bible school Communion and preaching under Minister T A Phillips with a Sunday welcome to all services.
Mrs Johnnie McCabe Plans Return to UU A
Miss Johnnie McCabe, guest at the home of Postmaster and Mrs. Augustine, says she will return to the UU A where she has stayed the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie McCabe
Augustine
UU. of A
Also Mentioned on This Page
Q. M
U. K
Harvey R. Stengele
S Party
Lawrence Boyd Fine
Fine Fitz
L. A
Fuller & McHalffey
ON River Commission
Supt
Morningspar
Clers
Crocker
Margaret Amanda Bradberry
Cala
Stlins
Ben
T. A. Phillips
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