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Newspaper

Lordsburg Liberal

Location

Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1927

Page

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Yorenci Beats Bear Cats in 6 5 Polley Game Morenci

The Bear Cats lost to Morenci 6 to 5. Liods porgs miscues led to Morenci scoring 19? 2 hits by Harkins with 4 singles and a triple. Alvarez hit a center field homer into the lake. Home run leaders listed: Alvarez Troypie Chase Harkins.

Yorenci Bear Cats Morenci Liodsporgs Harkins Alvares Alvarez Troypie Chase Double Smith Nation Baker Pace Pulice Keough

Good Man Called to His Reward in Deming

Postmaster Warren Ht. Crutt of Deming dies at 39 after moving from West Virginia for health. He served as cashier in El Paso and Deming, held banking posts at Santa Rita, and was named postmaster last December. He owned a Manhattan estate sold to Mrs. Alger. He leaves wife and two daughters Dorothy 8 Virginia 14. Funeral in Deming Tuesday conducted by Rev William Sickels with Masonic rites.

Warren Ht. Crcutt Deming Hfe West EL Paso Santa Rita Manhattan Tate Alger Lordsburg William Sickels Presbyterian Church Masonic Fraternity

Valedon Girl Bertha Scofield Honored by UCF

Miss Bertha Scofield daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry L Scofield received special graduation honors at the University of Arizona as one of 32 students in a 230 member class.

Valedon Bertha Harry L. Scofield University of Arizona

Brown Takes Over Bank Barber Shop

Marl T. Brown, long-time associate of owner W. W. Potts, assumed ownership of the shop Saturday morning. Potts plans a rest before pursuing other business ventures as the barber shop is praised as one of the best in the country.

Brown BANK Marl T. Brown W. W. Potts Mr. Potts

House of Blue Windows A Southwestern Asset

A Texas Press Association speech highlights the completion of the House with the Blue Windows known as Hotel Orndorff. Burt Orndorff and the Albany News editor praise its service and welcoming atmosphere run by senoritas and other staff. Architects Trost are credited.

Texas Press Association el Paso R. H. McCarty Albany News Hotel Orndorff Burt Orndorff

Old Time Round-up and Gow mens Union at Grant County Park

Fourth of July opening event at Grant County's new amusement park between Central and Silver City features Cowboys competing for cash in bronc riding calf roping wild cow milking pony races bulldogging and a free-for-all horse race. Noted bucking horses and possible gymnastic stunts await spectators and cowboys. Roads via Deming or Lordsburg invite the public to a cool Fourth in the mountains.

Grant County Amsement Park Central Silver City Deming Lordsburg

Quartette Of Fools sermon at Sunday service

Rev W W Wilkerson preaches on The Quartette Of Fools at morning worship. The evening sermon discusses The Christian Race with special music and welcoming words as pews promise comfort for a crowded church.

The Baptist Church W. W. Wilkerson

West Winds story sparks hurt feelings in Steins letters

The Steins correspondence suggests some people were hurt by the West Winds tale by Ben last week. Ben and the editor deny any intent to harm and note his bright sayings are widely copied in the state.

Steins Ben

Flowers In Memory Of The Late Dr Crocker

A large assortment of flowers was received for use in all the churches last Sunday in memory of the towns late benefactor Dr M M Crocker. They were sent from Los Angeles by his sisters Mrs Dickie and Mrs Shafer. Miss Margaret Green and Elizabeth Pierce are rusticating at Hannagans Meadows.

M. M. Crocker Los Angeles Margaret Green Elizabeth Pierce Hannagan’s Meadows

Cross Tells Luncheon Club of Boy Scouts

Commissioner RB H Cross spoke to the Luncheon Club on the Boy Scouts summer camp in the Mogollon mountains praising the boys conduct and noting plans for next year. Chairman Prugle promised a big surprise regarding Lordsburg and potential prosperity to be revealed at the next meeting with Nat Gammon as chair.

RB. H. Cross Boy Scouts Mogollon Mountains Charman Prugle Lordsburg Nat Gammon

Deming Oil Officials Tour Angelus Well Prospects

Deming oil men Manley and Athess of the Angelus Oil Mining Association visited the site with Driller Clinton. They forecast a paying well within 60 to 90 days and discussed the local oil outlook at a chamber of commerce meeting with about 30 businessmen and new subscriptions. Manley and Ames then went to Hurley to recruit more investors for the project.

Manley W. J. Athess Angelus Oil Mining Association of Los Angeles BL Clinton Chamber of Commerce Denning Mimbres Messrs Manley and Ames Hurley Angelus Baaia Deming Graphic

Miss Bynum Forther Honored At Lavish Bridge Luncheon

A lavender and white bridge luncheon Thursday hosted by Mrs. Eddie Allen honored guest Miss Faye Bynum of Morenci. Attendees included Mrs. W. P. Birchfield, Mrs. G. L. Ross, and other former colleagues and friends, with Miss Bynum receiving continued attention Friday at a noon luncheon.

Eddie Allen Faye Bynum Morenci W. P. Birchfield G. L. Ross Miss Bynum W. €. Downey Nat Gammon Jack Heather Robert Progle J. J. Winslett George Keime Hk. A. Exon R. FB. Buvens Margaret Holt

Family heads to Hot Springs for rest and health

W P Hill and family and Mrs G W Trimble plan a Monday trip to Hot Springs for rest and mineral water. En route from El Paso they faced a sharp hail storm near Mesilla Park, forcing a brief stop until it subsided.

W. P. Hill G. W. Trimble Hot Springs el Paso Mesilla Park

Piano tuner in town offered by White Music Co

H. F. Alden of Las Cruces represents White Music Co. and is in town for a few days to service new pianos sold by Mr. White. He will inspect any instruments needing attention and can be reached at or by telephone at Hollen Hotel. The editor endorses his work.

H. F. Alden White Music Co Las Cruces White Hollen Hotel Adv Mr. Alden

Ford Wells Shelly Add Roadster To Mining Equipment

Wells and Shelly add a Ford roadster with pickup body to their mining equipment lineup. The addition expands transport and ore haulage capabilities for the operation.

Wells & Shelly

Bowie Editor Drops In For Little Chat

Editor W. Fe. Rood visits Liberal to discuss oil prospects in Bowie and Lordsburg regions. He predicts oil will flow in the Bowie district and believes Lordsburg may produce soon. Rood notes Bowie water quality lags Lordsburg but prices for water supply from the Southern Pacific remain affordable.

Bowie W. FE. Rood Old Town Rood Lordsburg Rowle Hoya Southern Pacific Mood

Pythian Sisters Condolence Resolutions for Malcolm Crocker

At the June 1927 Western Star Temple meeting in Lordsburg New Mexico Pythian Sisters adopt condolence resolutions for the death of brother Malcolm Montgomery Crocker. They vow sympathy to his family drape the charter in mourning and dedicate a record page to his memory. Committee members Hazel M Bavens Oma Powers Olney sign and seal the resolutions.

Western Star Temple Lordsburg New Mexico Malcolm Montgomery Crocker Hus

Devine Tells True Ford Story From Tucson Drive

J B Devine overtook a Ford carrying two families on a highway to the coast as he drove his iod and trailer toward Tucson. He reached the city first, joking about beating them until a baby’s feeding interrupted the other car. The infant’s mother quipped the journey slowed by the jiggle of the flivver.

Tucson J. B. Devine Devine

Liberal Editor Gets Promotion

A June 18 1977 letter from John B. Crowell at Douglas Arizona praises Mr Holt and affectionately elevates his status from Colonel to General for his work as a booster of the southwest and Lordsburg Chamber of Commerce.

Douglas Arizona Mr. Holt el Paso Southwest Lordsburg

Mammoth Diatomaceous Earth Claim Assessed by Devine

J F Devine returned from Mammoth Arizona where he supervised a large crew assessing 21 claims of the Mammoth Diatomaceous Earth Company's property. The deposit is described as the largest and purest of its kind in the United States if not the world with extensive potential commercial uses.

J. F. Devine Mammoth Arizona Lordsburg United States Devine

Fourth Commandment to Be Shown Next Week

The Allens announce next Thursday and Friday will feature the celebrated film The Fourth Commandment. The photo play has created waves in the film world and is described as a very expensive production that has become a hit across regions.

Allens

Star Theatre Schedule Mixed June Dates and Films

The program lists multiple film titles and dates at Star Theatre including Across the Pacific a 1927 feature on June 29 and 24. The Silent Prier fourth chapter. Alec Blazing Daye Comedy. Tenderfoot Courage. Stage Madness. Pauset. Tansem's Polly. The Fourth Commandment as a major release.

Pacific Alec Tenderfoot Tansem Polly Thoreday

Cleaning shop opens in Lordsburg with broad reach

W. W Wilkerson opens a cleaning and pressing shop next to the Baptist Church in Lordsburg. The proprietor claims city‑quality service with same day options for out of town patrons. Customers from Wilna Bepar and Valedon have already submitted work, signaling growing interest.

W. W Wilkerson Baptist Church Rev. Wilkerson Lordsburg Wilna Bepar Valedon

Vale don society notes and student honors

The community news notes Myre resident Myre convalesces at home after a major operation. Bertha Scofield, University of Arizona graduate, earned senior scholastic honors among 92 recipients at the last student assembly. Howard Wittig of the I O F A was surprised for his birthday.

Myre Jack Webb Valedon Bertha Scofield University of Arizona Howard Wittig 1. of A H. L. Beofield K. GB. Youtz Bisbee Ariz Dorothy Chamberlain San Simon Pp. J. Fairly Whitely Warren

Camp barber taunts boy over haircut demand

A camp barber tells a boy his hair needs cutting badly while the boy insists it does not. The boy retorts that last time the cut was bad and must be improved.

Texas Press Association Meeting Praise in El Paso

The Liberal editor reviews the Texas Press Association annual meeting in El Paso praising the well run three day event. He notes Sam Hareben as longtime secretary and commends the organization for keeping politics out to mold public opinion and support wholesome legislation. El Paso is lauded as a top convention city.

Texas Press Association el Paso Sam P. Hare Ben Texas

Oil Rig Progress Report From Whitlock Well

A Valley News reporter and W. OH Townsend visit Pinal and Whitlock off locations. Mr Crawford reports drilling to 102 feet with 1% casing and 10 inch casing, planning 650 feet more and 1000 feet to cap rock. Whitlock bunkhouses near completion as engine and water tanks arrive for drilling. Oil rig expected soon with drilling to 1500 feet to 2000 feet. L. J. Hutton from Williams, Arizona to join the crew.

The Valley News W. OH Townsend Pinal Whitlock Crawford Ron L. J. Hutton Williams Arizona Bowie News

Letter from Katimys Woodside in Akron and beyond

A personal letter from Katimys G Woodside describes cold summer weather in Pennsylvania, longing for New Mexico sunshine, and the death of her mother who was brought to Halamanca New York for burial after she came to Akron for nursing. She mentions staying with relatives in the east and hopes to find home in Se par soon.

Mr. Yolt New Mexico Akron Ohio Halamanca New York Separ Katimys G. Woodside

Mrs Willard Holt and daughter to spend summer in Michigan

Mrs Willard Holt and her daughter Margaret depart Friday morning for Michigan to visit relatives in Bellevue. The class of 1927 left several high school annuals at the Liberal office for one dollar each, a book fit for any college.

Willard . Holt Margaret Michigan Bellevue Lordsburg

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Lordabl Poar Alvarez Yoyles Marsal CF I Harkins Chase I Baker Allison Symnitti Langtye Gillin Hern Wey Cory F Natio Puli Rizona and NEW Menico League Roe Seoeed Lord Bure Morenci i Clifton Safford UCF A House OF Blue Ith Oluartette OF Fools DR. Crocker Cross Deming Oil Activities Bynum Forther Pythian Sisters Memoriam Rethel Vernon Fuller Hazel M. Bavens OMA Powers Olney Committee Ford Star Theatre Program Texas Press Cambridge Springs
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