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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1938
Page
4
Miss M. R. Kerr sister of Mrs. R. E. Vinson has returned to Dallas after several weeks here traveling via the White Sands and Carlsbad. She has shown continued interest in Lordsburg and has visited her sister previously.
Classified brief lists a three room apartment for rent with water paid and a poultry ad for baby chicks from Gle White Leghorns Rhode Island Reds and New Hampshires with contact 894-3 Gle Pringle Poultry Plant in Deming New Mexico. Also announces ACALA cotton seed for sale with 95.5 germination at $1.00 per bushel and deposits to hold orders, plus several social notes on local residents visiting Lordsburg and El Paso.
Mr and Mrs Howard Wittig of Las Cruces visited the home of Mr and Mrs H L Scofield over the weekend. Mr Wittig is a nephew of Mrs Scofield.
Carl Oscar Carson a Lordsburg resident died at his home in the Vendome Hotel on June 24 after a long illness. Born August 30, 1964 in Houston Texas he married Mia Carson February 14 1905 and joined the Christian Church in 1914. The Carsons moved from Texas to Silver City New Mexico in 1917 later relocating to Lordsburg in 1929 to run the Vendome Hotel where they have remained. He is survived by his widow four brothers and two sisters with services at Heather Mortuary at 3 pm conducted by D J Brimberry with burial at Mountain View Cemetery.
Mrs Walter Boswell and child return to Albuquerque after visiting Mrs G W Trimble and relatives. Alice Woods, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Woods, had an appendectomy at Lovdsbury Hospital. Mr and Mrs Scofield spent weekend in El Paso. Mr and Mrs N Gentry of Pecos Texas staying with Mrs Gentry’s sister. County Commissioner Jack Hoggett of Rodeo was a Lordsburg visitor. Mrs D N Williams of Darlington Washington visiting Hallie Kennedy and Bennie Everett. Jesse T Smith Marcus Smith of Albuquerque were in Lordsburg for business. Inspectors Bill White Antelope Wells and Bred Spencer Cloverdale in town yesterday. Miss Eleanor O'Meara and Mrs Clara Kimbley to travel Monday. O'Meara to Green Bay Wisconsin, Kimbley to Red Wing Minnesota. her last visit 20 years ago.
Washington reports a more favorable FDIC annual study for 1997 and earlier years. The FDIC notes deposits insured in 14, etc banks totaling about 21 billion protected, with 50 million depositors fully covered and over 277 thousand insured in insolvent banks across 1997. Net earnings reached 471 million, a 7.4 percent return on capital.
The Wednesday Bridge Club met at the home of Mrs J Short with members including Mrs Kh KB Ruvena BL Austin Mrs Marold Rolfe and Mrs KB J Short as hostess. Guests included Mrs T R Taggart Mrs Inez Boswell Mrs Mable Prugle and Mrs Bob Poindexter. An excellent luncheon was served.
The Nazarene church hosts a union meeting for youths on June 80 at 7 50 p m with topics Conversion Mary Dee Hindman sponsor Ernestine Huston secretary Edgar Brimberry visits his parents Rev and Mrs Brimberry and plans a trip to Yuma Arizona. Miss Bess Johnston and Miss Exa Barton begin the summer term at Boulder Colorado.
Virden hosts a June public meeting after Governor Clyde Tingley and Senator Lee Brown Atwood visit for a County Democratic Convention. The governor announced the June 16 highway decision. Local happenings include garden parties, visits by residents from Phoenix and Idaho, ward activities, and social events with a list of residents traveling to Lordsburg, Douglas, and other nearby towns.
Mrs Ena Walter has run the welfare office under pressure for days as staff face illness and nervous strain. Miss Louise Ball suffers a nervous breakdown while Nadine Farrar recovers at home from throat trouble and Codding attends her pneumonia stricken daughter. Farrar returns to work and Ball expected back soon.
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Connell and C. E. Grace, fire insurance representatives, were in El Paso on Wednesday. Mrs. Connell formerly served four years as society editor of the Herald-Post.
The regular F B E Club gathering at Mrs H E B Scofield’s home became a surprise birthday event with individual gifts from members J T McNutt R A Grider J H Baxter and H F Scofield. Guest Mrs Hugh Garrett and children Terry Crider Billie Garrett attended amid ice cream cake and punch. Mrs Emma Gwaltney and her young son visit Mr and Mrs B M McWhorter in Alhambra California.
Oxzelle McMenans of Phoenix replaces Ira C. Conner as Terminal Train Master. Conner succeeds W. C. Downey who is on vacation in Hot Springs Arkansas. Mrs McMeans accompanied Mr McMeans during their stay.
A party of 20 from Colorado Springs led by Miss Lucy A. Lloyd superintendent and Lavern Ellis coach motor man stopped in Lordsburg Friday for two hours. They had a luncheon at The Hidalgo Coffee Shop and planned visits to the Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam. The group enjoyed their stay.
Mrs Mathilde Johnson announces two new library additions The Fight For Life chosen as April book of the month and The Flying Yorkshire Man a work of fiction for general readers The notice invites readers to check them out and enjoy.
The Methodist Missionary Society met at Miss Ima Fairly’s home Friday afternoon. Mrs. Chas. Fuller led prayers and Mrs. P. M. McInnison gave a talk titled The Indebtedness of Women to Jesus. A brief business meeting preceded refreshments of devil food cake and lemonade served by Miss Fairly.
Mr and Mrs Felix Jones and their sons Von and George spent Wednesday in El Paso sightseeing and visiting relatives.
Superintendent J Cloyd Miller travels Sunday to New York City for a National Education Association meeting. Mrs Miller and J Cloyd II visit relatives in Las Cruces while he is away. Ruth Harding of Nashville arrives for a visit with her daughter Mrs Ralph P Smith. Lost bull pup notice and circulars distributor ad appear in page.
Reliable men with fair education who are mechanically inclined and would like to better themselves. Must be willing to train in spare time to learn planning estimating installing and servicing work. Write giving age present occupation utilities inst care Lordsburg Liberal.
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