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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1940
Page
1
A Paris native told Ralph P. Smith this week that the French are in dire straits as reports circulate of invasion pressures. The individual, recently arrived from home, expressed relief at being in the United States.
Frank Weldon Jr and W Wiggins lead development at a low lead and silver mine seven miles south of Lordsburg El Paso capital moves in to back active work Owners erect tents as a temporary fence ore yield reportedly above 70 dollars per ton and widening miners hope to expand the property as they own it
1940 census figures list population rankings for New Mexico cities. Albuquerque leads with 35 378 residents followed by Santa Fe 20 227 Roswell 8 etc Lordsburg shows a 50 percent gain the district records. Mrs P M McInnis and Mrs E A Cunning visited Glenwood Sunday.
Mrs Vilma Schuster, the county health nurse, has been promoted to State Public Health Consultant nurse and will reside in Santa Fe. She leaves Saturday for Minnesota for two weeks with relatives and friends. Theodore Schuster will accompany his wife to Greeley Colorado for summer school at the teachers college.
Mr and Mrs Nat Gammon and Mrs Gammon s parents Mr and Mrs T A Kerr have come home from a month long rest in Hot Springs Arkansas. They stayed at the Martin Motel and motored home via Dallas after visiting Jack Chaney manager of the White Plaza Hotel. Mrs Gammon declares Lordsburg is home sweet home and the best place on earth for us.
Improvements to Mr and Mrs R B Ownbys residence show the benefits of careful effort. A new artistic iron fence replaces the old front fence and extends to the rear. A cement pond replaces the former fish pond in the yard, with added flowering beds enhancing the landscape around the updated home.
A new entry now opens one door to the cafe and another to the bar, enhancing the building front of the Railroad Club. The change stands as a notable improvement in appearance.
A bolt of lightning hit the high metal chimney at the A Cueto home opposite the Roy Hotel during a thunderstorm on Sunday afternoon. The strike shattered the eaves, sent splinters into the yard, and knocked out all electrical appliances. Mr Cueto was stunned briefly but unharmed. Mrs Cueto and daughter Tootsie were shocked but not seriously injured.
Grazing Department Chief Claude Wood and Mrs Sybel Clagett with Ralph Sheehan toured Lordsburg. Sheehan noted forming county officer groups nationwide. He described a hen tending five puppies at night and praised Lora Bug. Clagett and Sheehan have ties to veteran groups in Oklahoma and New Mexico.
Mrs J H Macia owner of the Rose Tree Inn in Tombstone reports her world famous rose bush in full bloom this summer. The bush draws thousands of visitors and she notes her son J H Macia Jr has joined the Army Air Corps and will train at Ryan Field. Macia heads Cochise County Centennial celebration and has long chaired Arizona History for the State Federation of Women’s Clubs.
Secretary Holt spoke at the Grant County Chamber of Commerce banquet and promoted the Southwestern New Mexico Livestock Show and Fair. President Paul R. Gantz and other speakers pledged active support to make the October Fair the best in the State with pledges from El Paso and Deming. Bob Royall said over 500 feeder calves are already pledged and could gain 20 more. Basil Giles accompanied the secretary to the event.
Miss Naomi Woods arrived on Friday and will spend time with her family in the Los Angeles area. She is a junior at George Pepperdine College in Los Angeles.
Jim Roberson longtime Hidalgo County sheriff deputy and customs officer died June 17 after years of heart illness. The service at the Methodist Church in Lordsburg featured music by Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Gass, with burial at Lordsburg Mountain View cemetery. Roberson had lived thirty-five years in New Mexico and left a wife Jose Parker Roberson and two sons J D and Bobby.
Lordsburg was represented at the Grand Assembly of Rainbow for Girls in Albuquerque from Sunday through Tuesday night. Attendees included Mrs. Willis Lacy and several local members. Annabelle Corbell was elected Grand Recorder and Dorothy McInnis named Grand Representative for Massachusetts.
To the many kind friends and neighbors who with proper aid and sympathy on the occasion of our great bereavement of the death of husband and father we tender our sincere and heart felt thanks. Special thanks to Rev Joe Emanuel for the comforting sermon and Mrs Harold B Scofield Sam H Gass and Mrs Claude C Fuller pianist for music and to the many friends who sent floral offerings. To each and every one our hearts go out in gratitude Mrs Joie Roberson J D Roberson and Robby Roberson
Court house staff held a farewell party for Mrs Wilma Schuster on Thursday last week and presented her with a leather briefcase as a token of their esteem.
The W. M. S. gathered at Mrs. Frank Corbell's home for an afternoon Bible study on Wednesday. Attendees included Mesdames Paul Elmore Sam Gase Amy Pence Earl Malone Marvin Pierce Gertrude Wright and the host herself. The next meeting targets a Royal Service at the church.
The State Convention of County Officers gathered in Silver City for three days. Chairman Soggett and Commissioners Townsend and Pace attended with County Clerk Eleanor F Cochran and Deputy Marshal Fuller. Treasurer Dee Hall and Deputy, Assessor Claude Sanders and Deputy L A Bradberry, plus Renny Coelfran and spouse joined. Hidalgo County sent a full delegation for the banquet and ball Monday night where Governor Miles spoke.
The Valley View Community Club held its monthly meeting in the church basement. President E Dunlap led the discussion about building a road into the valley and volunteers planned to seek aid from the Commissioners and the governor. The 4-H Club met then led by Mrs Cruse with ice cream and cake served afterward.
The funeral for Dick Faulkner W N Padgett Harry Young and Frank Brown from Hatchita along with Sheriff Ernest Pragle and Jack Smyer of Deming and others from Separ Hermanas Lordaburg and Cloverdale ended in Mountain View Cemetery. The body was buried in a sealed metal vault as the cortege traveled from the city to the two mile distant cemetery.
Monday morning John A. Johnson opened the new Lordsburg Cafe after a full modernization. The floor walls and ceiling are renewed with a cement floor tiled interior and back areas upgraded including the kitchen. Neon signs advertise The Lordsburg Cafe and a Chicken in the Basket sign adding to the fresh, comfortable dining environment.
The last Legislature enacted a Merit System Law now in effect and examinations for positions under the law will be held in August and September. Eight exam groups include administrative agricultural custodian educational health mechanical law enforcement and miscellaneous. Applications must be filed by July 26 with the Merit System Commission of New Mexico Box 1449 Albuquerque.
A list of visitors from multiple towns attended the Roberson funeral, including Mr. and Mrs. Jim Baxter of Douglas Arizona and Captain Rh M Wadaworth of El Paso. Other names span Colum bus Deming Hatch and Las Cruces reflecting regional ties.
Eleanor Tommy Jones travels with sister Mrs. Geraldine Jones Stevens and little Boyd plus brothers J. M. Jones Jr. and R. D. Jones to Strawberry Plains Tennessee to visit Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Jones at their farm home. They anticipate being away a month or longer.
Sam Killebrew goes with Mrs. Killebrew to Hot Springs New Mexico for several days to attend a clinic led by Dr. Fred Gilbert. Gilbert, now hospital proprietor, travels on crutches from earlier visits and runs a thriving facility with nurses. Mr. and Mrs. Burrus and Miss Elaine Burrus spent Sunday and Monday in Lordsburg with the W J Burrusses while traveling from Chicago to Tucson.
The County 41 Style Show at the Lordsburg Methodist Church featured participants Pearl Scott Anna Beth Ewing Lois Ewing Mary Frances Brown and Velma Mae Lant with Lant winning and earning a tip to the 41 State Encampment at the New Mexico A M College New members Hetty Reynolds and Dorothy Smith joined the Lordsburg 4 H roll.
The Rebecca Lodge auxiliary gathered at Mrs. Coleman Dunkers home on Thursday afternoon. Members Parker Kowenstein Kaun and the hostess enjoyed a bridge session and punch. The next meeting is planned at Mrs. Kay Kaun’s home.
Miss Betty Boyd of Willcox has been visiting her aunt Mrs. Mildred Hoard, enjoying a family visit and catching up during the trip.
John B. Hebberd a teacher from Southern Arizona Prep School visited Lordsburg on Tuesday. He and his wife attended the Southwestern New Mexico Livestock Fair last September spending two days after a brief ten minute courtesy visit. They plan to return for the next fair.
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