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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1925
Page
4
Notes from town residents include Fourth of July preparations, trips to Denver and Texas, a deserter escorted to Fort Bliss, and local events. Mrs. Trimble rents a furnished apartment while Dunean plans a big celebration with the Bear Cat band. A Knights of Pythias Kiddies event and the Blue Birds visit mark the week.
Churchgoers plan for Sunday as Ruth Martin hosts guests in Clifton while families visit relatives in Bowie and El Paso. Local merchants publish notices and invitations including Union Clothing Company open letter to ladies and Chamber of Commerce meeting at Hollen hotel.
A Minneapolis daily forty years ago reported Malcolm M. Crocker won the quarter mile in 55.625 seconds and noted Crocker was just one foot behind the winner in the 100 yard dash. The writer jests that even after four decades a strong runner would challenge our townsman.
Morey Johnson and D F Symington, Hollywood, came Tuesday to recover Johnson's Studebaker left behind here some time ago, located in the Ford garage.
Mrs. Harry Wacker paid 35c for two cantaloupes in California and found the same fruit at Nicholson's New Way Market for 10c each. Extra large ones are two for a quarter.
The Electa Circle will hold a pie sale at the drug store starting at 11 a.m. and continuing until all pies are sold. Proceeds go to the U. K. E. S. furniture fund.
Peace I Leave With You offers guidance and reassurance with a biblical verse. The passage cites John 14 27, emphasizing not to be troubled or afraid and to accept divine peace.
Prizes listed for youth events include Tug of War 82.50 and Greased Pole 2.50. Races and games cover boys and girls under various ages with bets from 50c to 5.00. Potatoes eggs spoons and sacks needed from boys. Activities begin at 1 30 pm with a reception at the K of P hall in the evening.
The note outlines 8 Pritchett and flivver spending the weekend at Separ with old compadres. Mrs W W Hunt Mrs O D Simmons and children spent several days at the 7 K ranch. Alec Birtrong Ralph and Jamie O Neill visit from Clifton Arizona to see grandparents Mr and Mrs T B Birtrong. A nifty shower Monday afternoon boosted local morale.
Walter Hughes brother of Jimmy and Miss Marie Chapman of Miami wed last week in a June ceremony. The new couple started housekeeping at the LB Wood residence on South Shakespeare Avenue. Walter works in his brother's auto shop.
Mr and Mrs A G Trost of El Paso had their new Nash touring car crash into a telephone pole in town. The impact damaged the car beyond repair, yet the occupants escaped with only slight injuries. The Scott garage towed the wreck six miles for rehabilitation. Trost, of the architectural firm Trost and Trost, was en route to Duncan and Virden to discuss new school buildings with plans underway.
Mr. C. V. Welch from the 85 mine office force wed Miss Rebecca Cross sister of County Clerk B. H. Cross on June 9 at the bride’s Cherokee home. The couple returned to Valedon and set up a home opposite Central Park.
Manager Allen plans to place telephone booths in the Hollen and Vendome hotels to improve guest convenience. The move signals a broader effort to modernize hotel services.
In Deming, editorials clash over unity and civic progress. The Liberal praises past collaboration that built churches, schools, sidewalks, and a courthouse while the Headlight warns of stagnation from factional strife. The piece notes local bonds, bank leaders, and Temke’s role in Deming’s recovery efforts.
A Childrens Day picnic at Mr and Mrs J E Cochrane home honors the Sunday School with basket lunches and an impromptu speech by the superintendent. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Chas Edmonds from Parker and Fay Anderson family. A Monday night dance at Animas Amusement Hall drew a large crowd with Lordsburg musicians, planned again for Saturday June 27.
Valedon residents are upbeat after a light Tuesday rain. Two brides in camp plus extended visits and moves dominate a round of local news. The Welch and Cross families link county affairs while the Wootens and Basses pursue work and study across Texas and New Mexico.
A plan in Lordsburg seeks a second Ranger unit without mud hindrance. Local officials push for expansion to improve safety and response times, leveraging available funding and community support. The project targets quicker dispatch and stronger deterrence in the area.
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