Virden Relief Society Holds All Day Work and Meeting
The Virden Relief Society conducted an all day work and business session on June 11 with Melba Pace presenting a lesson on whole wheat and its value. Members displayed nine items made from whole wheat flour earning Mrs Richardson a grand towel set prize. Eva Thomas of Lordsburg judged the display and offered tips while a hot luncheon and quilting kept attendees engaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relief Society
Melba Pace
Lordsburg
Surprise Birthday Party Honors Mrs Poindexter
Mrs Fannie Poindexter was honored by Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority with a surprise birthday party Thursday evening of last week. Present were Mrs Alan Koff Mrs Jim Kinkema Mrs John Johnson Jr Mrs Herbert Amis Mrs Russell Smith Mrs Johnny Davis Mrs Bill Michaelis Mrs Ray Tyler Mrs Dick Robison and Mrs Ernest Browning. Gifts were sent by Mrs Aubrey Stubbs Mrs Jack Murray and Mrs Richard Robertson. Poindexter is sponsor of the local chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Poindexter
Epsilon Sigma Alpha
Alan Koff
Jim Kinkema
John Johnson, Jr
Herbert Amis
Russell Smith
Johnny Davis
Bill Michaelis
Ray Tyler
Dick Robison
Ernest Browning
Aubrey Stubbs
Redondo Beach Visitors Tour Tombstone and Chiricahua
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Speirs of Redondo Beach California visited for several days with Mrs. Speirs’ brother Howard Phillips and Mrs. Phillips. On Sunday the group including Mr. and Mrs. Phillips Mrs. Margaret Codding and Mr. and Mrs. Speirs toured Tombstone and Chiricahua National Monuments in Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Speirs
Redondo Beach
Calif
F. E
Johnson
James FE
Henry
T. C. Gray, Jr
Maryville
Alcoa
Tenn
Mrs. Unson
Arizona
California
New Mexico
Virden Ladies Attend Homemaker's College
Virden Extension Club president Na dine Brooks and program chair Irene John attended the Homemakers College at New Mexico A and M College Las Cruces on June 25 with the State Association of Women’s Extension Clubs. They joined classes on clothing textiles food and nutrition meat in the diet flower arrangement photography and traffic safety. Afterward the group traveled to El Paso for an overnight stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Extension Club
Nadine Brooks
Irene John
Homemakers College
A&m College
Las Cruces
State Association of Women’s’ Extension Clubs
Brooks
Mia. Jol
John
Marriage Announced of Syl Melugin to Roy Melugin Jr
Mr. and Mrs. John G. Sikes of Odessa announce the marriage of their daughter Sylvia Ann to Roy Frank Melugin Jr on June 4 at the First Methodist Church in Odessa. Melugin is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy F. Melugin of Clovis New Mexico, former Lordsburg High School principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Sikes
Odessa
Tex
Sylvia Annella
Roy Frank Melugin
First Methodist Church
Melugin
Roy F. Melugin
Clovis
New Mexico
Lordsburg High School
Alpine Cabin Progress and Weekend Visits Report
Alpine residents visit the Jeffus cabin site with family members and friends. Earle Kerr, Mrs. Tucker, and Mrs. Jeffus’ sister join Mrs. Geo. Jeffus to inspect progress and share lunch. Visitors from various families fish at Luna and Black lakes, with Noling aiding on the cabin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Smith
Earle Kerr
Jeffus
Tucker
Geo. Jeffus
Allen Hall
Alpine
Luna
Black
Eddie Bowman
Luna Lake
Leon Speer
Claude Speer
D. E. Noling
Jeffus Cabin
Lawrence Gay and Son
Emeline Richards
Joe Barcenas
Local Social Notes Stay Busy Across Texas
Mrs Ethel Youngblood Gwen Harvey and Harley with Mrs Edna Peterson visited El Paso last week. Joe and Ralph Richards from Rodeo spent days with Jim Richards. Coy Hackettorn of El Paso visited Garland Johnson family. Ballard and Akin Youngblood attended a Lordsburg show Tuesday night. People from here and Cotton City went to a Portal dance Saturday. The Mission Baptist Church picniced at Cave Creek Sunday. Multiple families, including the Yarboroughs and Cliffords, spent the weekend together. Bessie Adams vacationing in California. Dolly Yarbrough and Butch Pascoe visiting Mangus Springs relatives. The Peacocks from Cherokee Texas visiting Jack Vaughan family. heading to California. Gurnsey Adams hosted a Sunday dinner for Benton Maude Johnson. Clayton Clyde and Hugh Peterson visited Del in El Paso Monday. Genevie Gerdner and H Adams had a miscellaneous shower for an upcoming wedding at the Baptist Church. Pete Peterson and Peter spent the weekend with Andy and Louise and attended the Willcox rodeo. Roy Adams and M E Croom returned from Texas visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Youngblood
Gwen
Harvey
Harley
Edna Peterson
el Paso
Joe
Ralph Richards
Rodeo
Jim Richerds
Coy Hackettorn
Garland Johnson
W. A. Ballard
Akin Youngblood
Lordsburg
Cotton City
Portal
Mission Baptist Church
Cave Creek
Mrs. Clifford
Benton
Maude Johnson
Clayton
Clyde
Hugh Peterson
Del
Genevie Gerdner
H. Adams
Baptist Church
Pete Peterson
Peter
Andy
Louise
Willcox
Roy Adams
M. E. Croom
Texas
Morrison Hosts Coke Party Honoring Granddaughter Livanne Krause
Mrs Morrison entertained on Thursday at her home with a coke party honoring her granddaughter Livanne Krause. The guest list included Patty Kimbley Carolyn Allen Jill Bowman Rita Smith Sandy Dunker Susie McGregor Stephanie Chase Janet McGhee Harriet Bishop Jeaneane Badgett Susan Heather and Bobby Poindexter.
Tuesday Club Meeting At Chandler Hill Home
The Tuesday Club met at the home of Mrs Chandler Hill on June 10 with co host Mrs W P Hill. Members present included Mrs S M Chase Mrs Charles Fuller Mrs A L Green Mrs M Messecar Mrs Emma Culp and Mrs George Trimble. Guests present were Mrs Field er Hill and Mrs Jack Heather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chandler Hill
W. P. Hill
S. M. Chase
Charles Fuller
A. L. Green
M. Messecar
Emma Culp
George Trimble
Fielder Hill
Jack Heather
Local Bits From Lordsburg and Nearby Areas
Mrs Art Richins and children returned from a several week visit in Tohoka Texas. Several residents announced job changes and visits including LDS opening social at Mormon Gulch on the Silver City highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Richins
Tohoka, Tex
Mutual Improvement Association of the
LDS Church
Mormon Gulch
Silver City
Winters Named State Family Life Chairman
Mrs W F Winters an active Woman's Club member has been announced chairman of the Family Life Division of the State of New Mexico by Mrs E N Crossett the state president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Winters
Woman's Club
Family Life Division
State of
New Mexico
E. N. Crosett
Bowman’s Buttermilk Bread Delights Diners
A reader praises Bowman's buttermilk bread as deliciously different and appealing to taste, inviting others to try the loaf.
Personal Views vs Friends Confidence Gap
The remark notes that one’s self opinion diverges from friends’ views, highlighting a common confidence gap. It suggests reflecting on how self-awareness contrasts with others’ perceptions.
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NEW 66
Hillger Oil Co
Jesse Austin
Virden Relief Society
Mrs. Poindexter
Virden
Homemaker’s College
Wayne Woodbury
John F. Schaber
First National Bank Building
Lordsburg, New Mexico
Animal News
By Retha Garcia
Mrs. Morrison
Margaret Speer
The
Telephone Company
Mary Lou Brandenmuhle
Linda Richards and
Rickey of
Phoenix
Ira Moseley
Boyd Nally
Soms
A. King
Warren, Okla
Roy Carlon
Carson
J. F. Houser
Science Memorial Hospital
Douglas Strain
Walt
Vera Craddock
Jenny Nard
Tucson
W. T. Moore
Southern Pacific Hospital
Ed Wright
Jerry Hunt
Cliff
N. M. Morrison
Sarah Ragsdale
Oroville
Lee Smith
Mrs. Winters
Adee Gor
Sandra Harper
Sue Preebume
Merrell
Gresh
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