Picturesque New Mexico Feature Showcases Local Scenes
The Go magazine cover spot highlights artist Obie Almada and a painting of Mrs Pat Cory photographed on the John T. Mur ranch near Lenisburg. It notes Almada’s rise from hobbyist to profitable avocation with exhibitions in Tucson and at local Women’s Club teas.
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Go Magazine
Harry Almada
Pat Cory
I. W. Cory
John T. Mur
Lenisburg
New Mexico
Lordsburg
Obie Almada
Cory
Tucson
Southwestern Lines
Womans Club
Local Elks To Attend Grand Lodge Convention in Chicago
Local Elks prepare to attend the 87th Grand Lodge Convention in Chicago July 1 to 5. James H Kin past exalted ruler Fausto trustee Andy Anderson from Lordsburg will represent the lodge along with others. Over 50 000 delegates and visitors are expected from 48 states and territories including Hawaii Porto Rico Alaska Guam and the Canal Zone.
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Elks
Grand Lodge
Chicago
Lordsburg
James H
Evty
Windy City
Sheriff’s Posse Hosts Jack Pot Calf Roping
The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Posse sponsors a Jack Pot calf roping at 3 p.m. Sunday June 17 at the Lordsburg Fair grounds. No admission is charged and the event is open to all, marking the posse’s first activity since its February organization.
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Sheriff's Posse
Lordsburg
Lordsburg Fair Grounds
Hidalgo County
Paulos Receives Bachelor of Science at University of Arizona
Nicholas J. Paulos was among 1,141 graduates at the University of Arizona Tucson. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree at the May 30 commencement. Paulos is the son of James P. Paulos and brother of Ted Paulos, owners of the Lordsburg cafe. He studied in Buffalo New York and pre medicine at the university and plans to attend medical school in Colorado next fall.
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Nocholas J. Paulos
University of Arizona At
Tucson
Masonic District Meeting Scheduled June 16
All Master Masons urged to attend the 10th Masonic District Open-Air Meeting on June 16, 1951 at the City of Rocks, 28 miles north of Deming on the Hurley road. Barbecue at 5:00 p.m. Members asked to bring their own silverware.
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Masonic District
City of Rocks
Deming
Hurley Road
Central Cards and Hurley Tigers On Summer Schedule
The schedule lists games against Central Cards on June 17 and June 24, Central CyO on July 1 and July 8, Hurley Tigers on July 8 and July 15, and Santa Rita Miners on July 27 and July 29 with home and away designations.
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Central Cards
Central Cyo
Hurley Tigers
Santa Rita Miners
Southern Pacific Depot at Duncan Destroyed by Fire
The Duncan Southern Pacific depot, built in 1883 and made of wood, was destroyed by a fire discovered about 7:05 am. Depot agent Robert Hemphill and his family narrowly escaped with belongings lost. The fire also damaged the adjacent Spur Bar building and stock. No loss estimate available. Temporary quarters planned in two box cars for depot staff.
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Southern Pacific
Duncan
Robert Hemphill
Hospital Purchases New Operating Table and Sink
The Hidalgo County Hospital Fund announces the order of a new operating table and scrub sink, the third equipment purchase for the hospital. The fund continues to grow and seeks broader support to provide a modern facility.
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Hidalgo County
Hearing On Rate Boost To Be Held In Lordsburg
A public meeting on June 19 at 9:00 A M at Lordsburg City Hall will inform Hidalgo County telephone customers about a proposed rate increase. Ingram Pickett of the State Corporation Commission will explain the rise and may arrange for a telephone official to attend. The event aims to gauge public sentiment before the commission acts. Pickett will also visit Grant County towns on June 18.
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Hidalgo County
Ingram Pickett
State Corporation Commission
Lordsburg
C. ©. Martin
Pickett
Grant County
Silver City
Bayard
Santa A
Womens Society of Christian Service installs officers
The back lawn of Mrs. Emma Scofield's home provided a setting for the annual installation of the Women’s Society of Christian Service on Wednesday evening June 13. The meeting opened with the president Mrs. Harry Swafford calling the session to order after minutes and reports were read.
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Emma Scofield
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Harry Swafford
Pythian Sisters Observe Flag Day Program
At the June 11 meeting the Pythian sisters presented a Flag Day program directed by Claude Fuller. They pledged to the flag, sang the Star Spangled Banner, and heard talks on flag courtesy before a solo by Emma Scofield. Refreshments were served by K B Rice and Jack Kirby.
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Pythian Sisters
Claude Fuller
Herold Bishop
R. B. Rice
Emma Scofield
Flag of the Free
K. B. Rice
Jack Kirby
Students Enroll At Western College
The summer session at New Mexico Western College includes 15 students from Lordsburg, 2 from Virden, and 1 from Animas. It marks the second year of graduate study offered there with notable Lordsburg entrants such as Robert Altuna Lupe Alvarez Ricardo Alvarez and others listed along with parental and guardian references.
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New Mexico Western College
Lordsburg
Virden
Animas
Robert Altuna
C. Altura
Lupe Alvarez
Manuel Alvarez
Ricardo Alvarez
Florence Cureton Baker
R. W. Cureton
Beth Bingaman
George Wood
Alonzo Blanton
Ralph
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U. S
Sherwood Culberson
Xavier Estrada
Nocholas Paulos
U. of Arizona
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Santa Rita
Corporation Commission
Western College
Yvonne Martinez
Cassie Martinez
Jack Spencer
Mildred Miller
A. F. Miller
Lichner
Ellis Barbelle
Benny Everett
Mr. Myers
Savetreeree
Senee
Peeerseveere
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