County Democratic Convention Set for Next Monday
The county Democratic gathering will be held in a Vir gen village outside this year for the first time. Governor Clyde Tingley is the featured speaker, arriving Sunday with John D. Bingaman and Grove Conroy among expected attendees. A luncheon will be hosted by the Relief Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Brown Atwood
Viren
Clyde Tingley
Vir
Senator Atwood
Lordsburg
Virden
John D. Bingaman
Revenue
Grant County
Democratic Committee
Grove Conroy
Ladies of the Relief Society
Mayor and City Council of Lordsburg Thanks Volunteers
Spanish American group expresses appreciation for the work in grading and cleaning the trash on the north side of town. Acknowledgment notes will extend to aid the volunteers, led by Joe Barcenas and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Barcenas
Adams and family enjoy summer in California
Adams returned to his week in Los Angeles with a brief vacation. Lt Chester, commander of Camp SCS in Silver City, praised Mexico and noted California has fine territory beyond the City of Chester. Adams and his child spent the summer in Igeles se and Allen Espy, visiting friends Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Los Angeles
Ding
Chester 8
SCS
Silver City
Mexico
Scout Meeting Highlights Rope Tying at Troop 121
Troop 121 led by Marshall Fuller and Bob Linderfelt enjoyed a productive Tuesday meeting. Rope tying drills featured prominently as Supt. Miller tested the boys on Scout requirements, while participants dressed in the uniform and engaged in all activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Fuller
Bob Linderfelt
Supt. . Miller
Masonic Hospital Patient Marvin Pierce Remains for Recovery
Marvin Pierce has been admitted as an observation patient at Masonic Hospital in El Paso and will remain for a two day recuperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Pierce
Jas
Ond Hospital
el Paso
State engineers visit Roswell office Friday
Dwyre Assistant State Engineer joined H Rogers Assistant District Engineer and J District Engineer on Friday for official business at Roswell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwyre
H. Rogers
Roswell
Summer Church Services at Ui Church Invite All
Pastor Moore leads Ui Church services with Bible School at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11. Evening service at 7 00 and midweek prayer at 8 00. Theme next Sunday is All Summer Fruit. Welcomes and invites friendly others to join evangelistic and instructional programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Us Bible School
Unclear travel reunion of Eunice Cissette and Barbara Ann Lee
Eunice Cissette and Barbara Ann Lee travel from Indianapolis to Charlevoix Michigan, visiting a renowned pleasure resort. Barbara plans a summer stay while Issette has spent weeks with her sister Mrs. ay and is connected with New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eunice Cissette
Barbara Ann Lee
Tues- Indianapolis
Charlevoix
Michigan
Barbara
Issette
New Mexico
New Mexico Cattle Growers Plan Summer Meeting in Silver City
President Oliver M. Lee calls for the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association executive committee meeting in Silver City at the Grant County courthouse on Tuesday June 28. The Clark Hotel will host visiting cattlemen with an entertainment program as the mid year session aims to connect officers with growers statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver M. Lee
New Mexico Cattle Growers Association
Silver City
Grant County Court House
Clark Hotel
Lee
Christian Endeavor Sets Father’s Day Program at Church
Next Sunday is Father’s Day and the Christian Endeavor plans a fine program with all invited. The new contest starts on the 19 and a prior weiner roast drew fifteen youths. Elections are coming this month as officers. all grade school children not in other groups are welcome Sundays at 7 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E
Church of Christ
Afternoon Party for Mrs J E Allen Honor
Mrs S E Allen hosted an afternoon sewing and chat gathering for her mother in law Mrs J E Allen who arrived earlier in the week. Guests included E M Fisher S M Chase George Trimble I Conner Rhetta Marshall H L Scofield A L Green E L Jones Frank Singer J H Clark J L Augustine Chas Fuller John Muir Dora Kerr Irwin Stiegelmeyer Susie Rich and the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Allen
J. E. Allen
E. M. Fisher
S. M. Chase
George Trimble
I. ©. Conner
Rhetta Marshall
H. L. Scofield
A. L. Green
E. L. Jones
Frank Singer
J. H. Clark
J. L. Augustine
Chas. Fuller
John Muir
Dora Kerr
Irwin Stiegelmeyer
Susie Rich
Deming official delivers truckload of Arizona grapefruit
H. D. Green district director of surplus commodities for New Mexico brought a truckload of Arizona grapefruit for distribution by Ena Walters department. Green, a former Deming postmaster and county official, called on the Lordsburg Liberal publisher and the chamber of commerce secretary during his visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Green
Deming
State of
New Mexico
Arizona
Ena Walter
Green
Lordsburg Liberal
Chamber of Commerce
Garretts and Scofields Vacationing at Rostler Park
Mr and Mrs Hugh Garrett and Billie of Steins and Mr and Mrs Harold E Scofield spent Sunday picnicking at Rostler s Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Garrett
Billie of
Happy Home Wedding Joins Alice Roberta Jones and Clayborn Wayne
A quiet home ceremony at City Marshall Jones home united Alice Roberta Jones and Clayborn Phil lip Wayne in Las Cruces. Rev Harold Dye officiated with Gass singing O Promise Me and Traumerer during the measured service. After a two week honeymoon they will reside in Las Cruces after June 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Marshall
Felix R. Jones
Alice Roberta
Clayborn Phillip Wayne
B.S. Extension Agronomist
State College
Harold Dye
Baptist Church of
Jones
Joanna Bounds
Marshal Fuller
Hidalgo County
Sam H. Gass
Lordsburg to Be On the Main Stem Highway Plan
A January 1922 letter from Santa Fe describes the Bankhead National Highway Association plan. It details a primary interstate road from El Paso to Las Cruces to Deming to Lordsburg and the state line near Rodeo, with a secondary route to Virden and a Gila River bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Chamber of Gammercets
Santa Fe
Holt
Bankhead National Highway Association
State Highway Commission
el Paso
Las Cruces
Deming
Bureau
State Line
Rodeo
Virden
Gila River
Gila
N. and J. Club Hosts Tea Afternoon
Mrs. E. L. Jones entertained the N. and J. Club Tuesday with Mrs. George H. Martin and Mrs. Lee Brown Atwood as guests. Members present included Mesdames Chase, Trimble, Clark, McInnis, Singer, Scofield, Jones, Allen, and Baxter. Refreshments featured ribbon sandwiches, gold cake, and iced tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Martin
Lee Brown Atwood
E. L. Jones
N. and J. Club
Mesdames
8. M. Chase
George Trimble
Ay Eee Clark
P. M. McInnis
Frank Singer
H. L. Scofield
Hastens
BE. L. Jones
J. E. Allen
JH. Baxter
New Manager Russell Finley Named at Piggly Wiggly
Russell Finley becomes manager of Piggly Wiggly in El Paso. He and wife Mrs. Finley with their young daughter have moved into a new apartment provided by Mrs. Jake Wright and are settled in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Finley
el Paso
Mrs. Finley
Jake Wright
Former Lordsburg Miner Shoots Wife Then Turns Gun On Self
Arthur White known as Bill White in Lordsburg shot his wife after she refused to return to him, then shot himself in the neck. He survived after using a butcher knife on his neck. Both were treated at DeMoss Hospital and recovering. Sheriff Cavin filed a warrant for attempted murder with a deadly weapon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur White
Bill White
Southern Pacific Railroad
DeMoss Hospital
White
John P. Cavin
Conoco District Agents Rally at Lordsburg Demo Event
Conoco district agents from Lordsburg Deming Silver City Las Cruces and Hatch gathered for an all day meeting and convention in Lordsburg. An oil testing machine demonstrated the value of Conoco oil with attendees including Driscoll Martin W H Jennings E C Barnhart H H Kelney F W Gratton W J Martin and K Buckelew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental Oil Company
Lordsburg
Conoco
Driscoll Martin
W. H. Jennings
E. C. Barnhart
Deming
H. H. Kelney
Silver City
F. W. Gratton
W. J. Martin
Las Cruces
K. Buckelew
Hatch
Three Sixes Club Hosts Meeting At Baker Home
The Three Sixes Club met Wednesday at Mrs Baker's home. Members enjoyed the budeo game with prizes awarded to Mrs Sanders first, Mrs Baxter second, and Mrs Wright third. Refreshments served to numerous members. next meeting set for June at Mrs C F Sanders' home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Three Sixes Club
Mra
KR. Baker
Sanders
Gee, Potter
Chas
Schulze
J. H. Baxter
Elking
I. Baker
C. F. Sanders
Rainbow For Girls Leaders Attend Grand Assembly
Mrs Luella 8 Clark and Mrs John T Muir left for Clovis with a group of Rainbow For Girls to attend the Grand Assembly in Clovis Thursday through Saturday. Included are Misses Azzalee Gee Sibyl Williams Dora Heather Mildred Hill Kayola Wright Dorothy Melnnis Pauline Wright Anna Belle Corbell Betty Been Evelyn Killtrew Bethene Fuller and Mary Jo MeWhorter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luella
Clark
Lordsburg
Rainbow For
John T. Muir
Clovis
Grand Assembly of
Mrs. Muir
Misses Azzalee Gee
Sibyl Williame
Dora Heather
Mildred Hill
Kayola Wright
Dorothy Melnnis
Pauline Wright
Anna Belle Corbell
Betty Been
Evelyn Killetrew
Bethene Fuller
Mary Jo MeWhorter
Allen Family Visits Lordsburg After Palace Theatre Improvements
Mr and Mrs J E Allen of El Paso visited their son and family in Lordsburg and noted notable improvements since leaving months ago. They were pleased with the Palace Theatre upgrades which symbolize broader town enhancements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
J. E. Allen
el Paso
Allen
Lordsburg
Palace Theatre
Dan Briel
Red Cross Appeal Move Urges Hidalgo Chapter Support
A Red Cross appeal from national headquarters requests added funds to aid Chinese sufferers. Mrs. H. L. Scofield, Hidalgo County Red Cross chairman, asks each chapter to contribute when solicited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Red Cross
Hidalgo County
The
American Red Cross
H. L. Scofield
Willow Creek Fishing Trip Report
Mr. and Mire Pat Ewing and family with Rev. and Mrs. J. S. Brimberry and family left Monday for Willow Creek to camp and fish, with plans to return home tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
and Mire
Pat Ewing
J. S. Brimberry
Willow Creek
Passing Of Max Rosenstein At Orpheum Theatre
The city mourns Max Rosenstein father of the manager of the largest department store. He died suddenly on May 28 at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles where he had been watching the afternoon program. He was found seated as if asleep and died without pain. He rests beside his late life companion in a Los Angeles cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Rosenstein
Harry Rosenstein
Los Angeles
Orpheum Theatre
Rosenstein
Carlsbad and Gallup Bring Tourist Trade
Travel director J H Thompson estimates New Mexico will see at least 57 million dollars in tourist expenditures in 1944, with Carlsbad Caverns Gallup ceremonies and other attractions drawing visitors. He bases figures on motor parties contacting Conoco Travel Bureau. total across transport modes would be higher. Detailed spending includes retail purchases and hotels restaurants gas and incidentals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlsbad Caverns
Gallup
New Mexico
J. H. Thompnomy
Conceo Travel Bureau
Denver
Thompson
Mapa
Conoco
Lordsburg Band Delights Deming Old Timers Day Crowd
The Lordsburg municipal band represented Silver City at the Deming Old Timers Day rodeo and drew praise for a big hit. They plan performances on July 2 and 4 in Silver City under director Prof. W. C. Mearns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Silver City
W. C. Mearns
Missionary Society Held by Mrs George and Guests
The Baptist Missionary Society was entertained by Mrs K K George on Wednesday afternoon. Despite many members being away on trips, the Bible study was carried out with enthusiasm by Mrs M C Moore, Mrs Frank Corbell, Mrs Love Jones, Mia, Sam Gass and hostess Mrs RK George. Refreshments of sandwiches cake and ice tea followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Missionary Society
K. K. George
M. C. Moore
Frank Corbell
Love Jones
Mia
Sam Gass
RK. K. George
Local Visitors and Rest in Lordsburg Hospital Scene
Mrs. Hay E. Elina has been taken to Lordsburg Hospital for a brief rest and recuperation. Margolin Boswell of Albuquerque visits his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Trimble. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Tyra of Ysleta, Texas, with their two sons Garret and Nugent, visit the Gass home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay E. Elina
Lordsburg Hospital
Margolin Boswell of
Albuquerque
Mrs
George Trimble
W. M. Tyra
Ysleta, Tex
Garret and
Nugent
Sam Gass
Moses Visits Lordsburg Before Returning Home
W H Moses of Hurley arrives in Lordsburg after a coastal visit and plans time with his daughter Mr. and Mrs Clyde Cunningham. He has been staying with the Cunningham family for several days during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Moses
Hurley
Lordsburg
Clyde Cunningham
Moses
Cummingham
Mining Magnates Here Visit Lordsburg Leaders
Louis Cates president and James McClelland vice president of Phelpx-Dodge Corp visited Lordsburg after inspecting Arizona properties. They showed interest in Lordsburg Chamber of Commerce correspondence with President Roosevelt and the Treasury on copper tariffs. The banner notes the push to keep or raise tariffs as western copper plants close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis 8. Cates
James McClelland
Phelpx - Dodge Corporation
Arizona
Cates
Lordsburg Chamber of Commerce
Roosevelt
Treasury Department
White House
New York
Lordsburg
Banner Mining Company
Imine
Bakersfield Woman Visits Judge Ownby in New Mexico
Mrs. Lou Muller of Bakersfield California visits her nephew Judge B B Ownby and wife in New Mexico. It is her first trip there and she emphasizes she has endured injuries in the past yet remains active in social circles as one of the entertaining women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Muller
Bakersfield
California
B. B. Ownby
New Mexico
Ownby
Tax collection rates through mid-1944 show strong performance
Deputy County Treasurer Claude F. Sanders reports tax collection percentages for several years including 194% 100% in 1934 90.1 in 1936 97.4 in 1946 96.6 and 92.5 by June 1 1944. He notes the figures indicate a very fine showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude F. Sanders
Public Service Company holds division meeting in Silver City
The Community Public Service Company held a division meeting in Silver City on Wednesday with attendees from Fort Worth Texas Lordsburg Silver City and Alamogordo. Fort Worth representatives included W D Nuchola W J Millican A M Feather Fred McQueary Roy Kundts and Mrs Dallas Planche. Lordenburg delegates included Mr Mildred Hoard Mr and Mrs KH Poindexter Mr Yara Maurice Conner John ail and Don Kerr. A large picnic followed the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Public Service Company
Silver City
Fort Worth
Texas
Lordsburg
Alamogordo
W. D. Nuchola
W. J. Millican
A. M. Feather
Fred McQueary
Roy Kundts
Mre
Dallas Planche
Lordenburg
Mildred Hoard
Mra
KH. B. Poindexter
Yara
Maurice Conner
John Ail
Don Kerr
Nazarene Church Sunday Services and Youth Meeting
Nazarene Church invites members to Sunday School at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. and a second sermon at 4 p.m. A young people's meeting is planned for Wednesday, June 22 at 7 30 p.m. Pastor W H Bollinger leads the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Bollinger
Young People
Col Magruder Confers With Mayor Over City Welfare
Col Magruder wax expert of the Southern Pacific Company met Thursday with Mayor Ernest J. Short to discuss matters affecting Lordsburg and the city’s welfare. The Colonel is a good friend of Lordsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Magruder
Southern Pacific Company
Ernest J. Short
Lordsburg
Trout record set by Lordsburg coach on Gila trip
RECORD TROUT Coach Pierce has the record trout so far this season for Lordsburg anglers. While on a trip last weekend to the Middle Fork of the Gila in company with L. B Robinson, Donald Johnson and P. M. Melanis the coach measured a inch trout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Lordsburg
Middle Fork
Gila
L. B Robinson
Donald Johnson
P. M. Melanis
Methodist Church Services and Community Note
Bryan Hall pastor leads Sunday services at Methodist Church with 9 45 a m school and 11 a m worship on The Need of a Message. League at 7 p m and Wednesday prayer at 7 45 p m. J Brock was a business visitor in Lordsburg yesterday from the north of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. €. Brock
Lordsburg
Vanch
Chuck Wagon Dinner by B and PW Huge Success
A Lordsburg social highlight at the John T. Mur ranch features the Lordsburg Business and Professional Women’s club hosting a chuck wagon dinner. Guests travel from Davenport Iowa Denver Colorado El Paso Texas and Deming with Ruth D Pringle Deming B and PW president delivering a report on the state convention. Perry details include Pard Rogers as impresario with Leaf Tucker and Blaine Morrison cooking and supervising ponies while Mrs Mary Dee Kipp presides. Over seventy attendees enjoy multiple helpings before a lively program with readings music and tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Mur Ranch
Lordsburg Business and Professional Womans Club
Mary Dee Muir Kipp
Davenport
Iowa
Denver
Colorado
el Paso
Texas
Deming
Mia
Ruth D. Pringle
Jaine Morrison
Blaine Morrison
Mra
Mary Dee Kipp
Lordsbug B. & P. W
Recre
Tary Holt
Chamber of Commerce
Deming Club
Clovia
Luella S&s. Clark
Hh. W
Priscila
Hetty Martin
George Martin
Gee Trimble
Mildred Town
Younes Bounda
Clara Kimbly
Mes
Pride
Stella Maou
T. B. Williams
Terry Kame
Carolyn Ruth
J. M Dorrance
Rose V. Powers
Willard EB. Holt
Kipp
Johnny Kipp
Rex Kipp
Leaf Tucker
Pard” Rogers
Old Magazines Sought for Recreational Center Outreach
Mrs. Cecelia Federick, director, requests used magazines via the Chamber of Commerce or visitors to the sewing room. deliveries go to the recreational center. Daily activities run nine to eleven with 75 to 100 attendance. Mondays and Wednesdays feature Spanish American recreation sessions at 16 wp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecelia Federick
Chamber of Commerce
Father’s Day Messages At Local Church Service
The Church of Christ invites attendance at Sunday services led by Minister Brimberry. The 11 am Father’s Day sermon is titled The Father of the Faithful. The 6 pm evening service centers on The Course That Is Safe with a life themed message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ
J. 1
Brimberry
Downeys Depart For Hot Springs Rest Cure
Mr and Mrs W C Downey left yesterday for Hot Springs Arkansas for a month long rest and recuperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Downey
Hot Springs
Arkansas
National Park Service Regional Director Visits Lordsburg Area
E B A Pesonen of the National Park Service visited Lordsburg to discuss a potential petrified forest site 12 miles east and 6 miles south of Lordsburg with the Chamber of Commerce. A thorough investigation was urged to designate the rifted forest as a state park and a possible continental touring stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E B. A. Pesonen
National Park Service
Santa Fe
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
Ber of
Lordsburg
Chamber of Commerce
National Service
Washington
Wednesday Bridge Club Hosts Pleasant Session
Mrs Nat Gammon led a lively Wednesday Bridge Club gathering last week. Colonel Willard Holt photographed several of his favorite "sweet hearts" before the rowdy luncheon. guests included Mr E Allen J H Clark Downey C B Austin and J R E Bu vens H J Rolfe and Mrs Nat Gammon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat Gam
Willard Holt
Mr. E. Allen
J. H. Clark
Downey
C. B. Austin
J. R. E. Buvens
H. J. Rolfe
H Tess
Nat Gammon
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Unty
Rhen
Lee Prown Atho
Clyde
Chester Adams
Child
Igeles
Allen Espy
Mess
BOY Scouts
Masonic Hospital
Eels Church
Ping
Christian Endeavor
Mrs. Brimberry
WN. and
T. Club
Grand Assembly OF Rainbow Poe Girls
RED Cross Appeal
Carlsbad
Missionary Society
Nazarene Church
Col Magruder
B & PW
Lordsburg Business and Professional Womend Club
Muir Ranch
Wednesday Bridge Club
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