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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1949
Page
5
A fire at the Southern Pacific oil dump sent flames up to 150 feet high. Strong winds from the north or east could have spread the blaze and caused extensive damage.
The report notes that if George Washington were part of today’s 4-H clubs, he would likely excel in leadership awards. Travis, an associate state 4-H club leader, says the leadership program gives rural youth a strong advantage in developing leadership skills.
1949 4-H leadership contest honors Lucy Zartman of Albuquerque and Eustis Nicolls of Alameda for strongest state records and presents 17 jewel wrist watches. Winners in each extension section receive trips and scholarships up to 300 dollars, with runners up at 150 dollars, plus county champions receive gold medals.
The territorial employment service of Alaska seeks registered nurses willing to travel by plane, dog sled, river boat, and mail steamer to serve in native villages and boarding schools for Eskimo and Indian children. The job emphasizes adventurous travel and varied duties.
Donations exceeding $6 000 were given by Edward F Wilson president of Wilson and Co Chicago. In addition to the state winners in 1948 county medals were awarded to Cleo Johnston Eddy Ted Kittell Barbara Olbert Joe Dawson Phyllis Nell Akin Richard Ady Jack Lewis with locations San Juan Sierra Socorro Union.
An Eagle Drug Co. ad in Lordsburg promotes T-4-L a strong fungicide with 90 percent alcohol that claims rapid germ kill. The notice urges asking druggists for the product and highlights its effectiveness with a one hour claim.
Mexican authorities arrest and fine three American employers at Nuevo Laredo for recruiting workers without permission. Officials warn that recruiting in Mexico without clearance is a prison offense and violates U S law. Separately, U S national forests expect over 27 million visits this year.
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