Hidalgo County Education Board Elected by Committee
Six of eight committee members met at County Clerk Cross office Monday afternoon to elect the Hidalgo County Board of Education. R M Reynolds was chosen chair and B H Cross clerk. Members named: J R Beavers Virden district 1 R M Reynolds Lordsburg district 2 John T McCabe Animas at large H D Horne Valedon. The board will organize on the first Monday in July with Dora Kerr as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan
County Board of Education
B. H. Cross
R M Reynolds
J R Beavers
Virden
Bears Fall To Silver City Grays In Rough Game
A large crowd in Silver City watched Lordsburg Bear Cats lose 11 to 16 amid accusations of unfair umpiring. McMeans and Allen pitched well until a 15 year old phenom Garrett Arbelbide struck down foes. Allison provided solid catching.
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Silver City
Bear Cats
Silver City Grays
Lordsburg
Umps
McMeans
Allen
Garrett Arbelbide
R. A. Egan
Allison
Thirty Masons Attend Sermon On Saint John The Baptist
Thirty members of the Masonic fraternity attended Sunday morning worship at the Methodist church. Rev. C V Williams delivered a sermon on Saint John the Baptist, the patron saint of the Order, to an audience that included at least one speaker who was not yet a member.
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Masonic Fraternity
Saint John, the Baptist
C V Williams
Good Woman Mary Foley Passes to Higher Life Yesterday
Mary C Foley wife of Peter M Foley died yesterday afternoon after a long illness at their Lordsburg home. Rev C Williams will preach the funeral this afternoon from the family residence with Heather Undertaking Co guiding. Burial will be in Mountainview cemetery. She was born Mary Carstensen in Steubenville Ohio on August 28 1875 and married October 13 1896. They moved to Lordsburg twelve years ago and had six children Harry Tucson and Mrs Dorothy Hughes Mrs Helen Moorehead Martin Charles and Mary Louise all of Lordsburg plus six grandchildren. A brother in McKeesport Pa survives. The family and community express deepest sympathy.
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Mary C Foley
Peter M Foley
Legion of Friends
Rev. C . Williams
Heather Undertaking Co
Mountainview Cemetery
Mary €. Carstensen
Steubenville
Ohio
Peter M. Foley
Lordsburg
Foley
Southern Pacific
Harry
Tucson
Dorothy Hughes
Helen Moorehead
Martin
Charles
Mary Louise
McKeesport
gPa
Reynolds Lands Oil Deal In Hidalgo County
Mr and Mrs R M Reynolds and baby Bobby traveled to Santa Fe and leased 24 sections of oil land from the state in Hidalgo county. Reynolds represented 24 local people and paid nearly eight hundred big iron men to the land commissioner for the right to dig oil wells as development proceeds. Other locals discuss forming another group to join the venture for equal benefits.
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R M Reynolds
Bobby
Santa Fe
Reynolds
Hidalgo County
Lordsburg Special Car of Many Parts
The Lordsburg Special is being built at Jimmy's Shop by Jimmy Hughes Walter Hughes and Jack Moorehead. It features a Buick frame Oakland front axle Ford rear end balloon tires and a home made body. Jimmy plans to debut the racer at Douglas on the 4th.
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Lordsburg
Jimmy
Walter Hughes
Jack Moorehead
Eisemann
Stromberg
Borg & Beck
Mitchell
Chevrolet
Douglas
Walter Sullivan Returns Home to Invest in Local Filling Station
Walter Sullivan came back to his hometown to enjoy the air and water he cherishes. He bought a half interest in J. O. Phillips Magnolia filling station and soft drink parlor, with Mrs. Sullivan to join him later. Joe and Hughey may attend school in California next year.
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Walter Sullivan
Los Angeles
Walter
J. O. Phillips
Magnolia
Mrs Sprouse Undergoes Minor Operation At Lordsburg
Mrs D C Sprouse, the Liberals correspondent at Valedon, underwent a successful minor operation at Lordsburg hospital on Monday and returned home the following afternoon. Her rapid recovery will delight many friends.
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D C Sprouse
Valedon
Lordsburg Hospital
Card of Thanks to Friends and Neighbors
The Foley family expresses gratitude for the generous aid and sympathy shown during the illness death and burial of our wife and mother P. M. Foley and family.
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P. M. Foley
Bader Leads Development at Little Hatchet Mines
In Hachita New Mexico on June 20 A E Bader manager of the Little Hatchet Mining Company directs steady development at the Little Hatchet properties. Rail and underground equipment orders are placed and the campaign targets rapid results with a new ore breakthrough anticipated in two to three weeks. Crosscutting ore leads now, with ventilation improving later.
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Hachita
Little Hatchet
A. E Bader
Little Hatchet Mining Company
Denver Mining & Financial Record
New Mexico Declares Defense Test Day July Fourth 1925
Governor Hannett designates July 4 1925 as Defense Test Day in New Mexico urging mayors Civilian Committees American Legion posts and patriotic groups to support the program to assess manpower equipment and materials for national defense in case of emergency. The proclamation emphasizes the test is not war preparation but a survey of readiness and resources.
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United States
Army of the
J. A. T.hannett
State OF
New Mexico
American Legion
State Defense
Human side of the American Railway Express observed
Lordsburg readers learn of W N Winn commercial agent and G Borom Lordsburg agent visiting customers to assess how much they value express service. The piece highlights a humane corporate touch and Winn as an efficiency expert inspiring staff to provide fast delivery noting a package from New York arrived at Lordsburg Mercantile Co by 1 pm on June 24 after departure June 20 at 9 pm.
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BB. Winn
American Railway Express Co
G. Borom
Lordsburg
No. 2
Charlie
Winn
New York
Lordsburg Mercantile Co
Clark Named Manager at Calumet and Arizona Mining
Douglas article reports Aunzy Clarry A Clark promoted to manager of the Calumet and Arizona Mining company by board order. Gordon Cmerbell, president, announces the move with Eugene Whitely named assistant manager for Calumet and Arizona properties. Michael Curley becomes manager of New Cornelia Copper Company.
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Douglas
Aunzy Clarry A. Clark
Calumet and
Arizona
Calumet and Arizona Mining Company
Douglas Dispatch
Gordon Cmerbell
Campbell
Calumet
Michigan
Eugene Bh. Whitely
Michael Curley
New Cornelia Copper Company
Opening announcement for Wlite Confectionery in Stephens Building
On July first we will open our Wlite Confectionery near the Star Theatre offering confectionery ice cream sandwiches coffee pie cake and salads with fresh produce like tomatoes cantaloupes watermelons lettuce and more The public is cordially invited to visit and enjoy the best of service guaranteed by Mr and Mrs W F B Denagan.
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Wlite
Stephens Building
Star Theatre
and Mas
FB Denagan
Lordsburg Chamber Letter From Joan C. Greenway
From the Roosevelt Hotel in New York a Lordsburg Chamber of Commerce letter to Holt expresses appreciation for greetings and the support of Lordsburg residents. It notes Greenway's personal outlook and inspiration and closes with sincere regards.
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Roosevelt Hotel
New York
Holt
Lordsburg
Oil Boom Grows in New Mexico Near Lordsburg
The Denver Mining and Financial Record highlights San Juan Basin oil development north of Lordsburg with high grade crude and 8 percent gasoline content. It notes shallow drilling attractive and new companies flocking in as oil prices prevail, signaling vast production potential.
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Denver Mining & Financial Record
San Juan
Lordsburg
New Mexico
Formula for success in Kruttschnitt’s career
An official appreciation of Julius Kruttschnitt lists 47 years of service and praises his indefatigable industry, constant courage, unfaltering fidelity and zeal, plus practical skill, technical training and scientific knowledge as the core qualities that made him a top railroad man.
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Julius Kruttachnitt
Southern Pacific
Krutschmitt
Fourth of July Chairman Visits from Douglas
John B. Crowell, in his role as general chairman of the Fourth of July committee, arrived from Douglas with his daughter Mary to handle committee business. He is praised as a former townsman now leading a large group of noted Douglas boosters coordinating efforts.
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John B. Crowell
Mary
Douglas
Cashier
Ross
Joe
Nobby
Mrs. Austin Goes East to Toronto on Vacation
Mrs. C Austin and her daughter Pauline travel to Toronto for a two month vacation while Mr. J T Austin visits Fort Worth for the same period.
Supt Car Ties Up at Lordsburg on Trail Tour
Supt LL Morris, Div Enngineer FoL Guy, Asst Supt WoOB Kirkland and Sec EP Widdas tied up at Lordsburg during a branch trajectory visit. They met Major WH Dicksen for a dinner in the superintendent's private car where Kirkland enjoyed chicken and dressing. Lordsburg plans a coal chute with two bins four aprons and an automatic cinder hoist.
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LL Morris
Fo L Guy
Woob
Kirkland
EP Widdas
Lordsburg
Ure
WH. Dicksen
Clifton
Large Improvements On Christian Church
Contractor Edwarda has started extensive work on the Christian church. A new roof will be installed, a modern tower replaces the old one, a new floor will be laid in the audience room, a beam support post will be removed and a truss will serve the purpose. Fresh paint and kalksine brighten the interior, and pebble dash will coat the outside, making the building a fine house of worship.
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Edwarda
Wewerks Plans Home Race At Lordsburg July 7
Frank Wewerk boosted local racing funds in Lordsburg after a town visit. He announced the big Austin-Wewerk horse race will stay home on July 7 at 1 p.m. with a special purse for the winner and a large purse overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wewerk
Duncan
Lordsburg
Thesday
Ebile Confectionery to Open July First in Old Home Town
Peter Conpiactionery reports Mr and Mrs Waller Duna gan will open the Ebile Confectionery on July first replacing the former Haley location after deciding to stay local rather than move to Sunny Cal. The new owners have bought fixtures and plan a formal opening announcement in the next issue.
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Haley
McGrath Family Back Home From California Trip
Mrs M W McGrath and the Mc Grath children returned last Tuesday from Los Angeles where they spent the past year. Miss Ida and Waller attended school there. They were accompanied home by Herbert J McGrath who went to California ten days ago to drive back with them.
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M W McGrath
McGrath
Victor Gulberson, Jr
Ida
Waller
Los Angeles
Miss Ida
Herbert J. McGrath
California
Silver City
Holford Joins Anita Camp Mining Team
Holford of the Flease School of Mines has joined the Anita camp force along with Capt. Allison. The article notes a bright future for the property and its workers.
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Holford
Flease
Lewis H Green Approved for Citizens' Military Training Camp
The Com manding General Eighth Corps Area approves Lewis H Green of Lordsburg New Mexico for admission to the Citizens' Military Training Camps for 1925. He will attend camp at Fort Bliss Texas in August.
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San Antonio
Texas
Eighth Corps
Lewis H. Green
Lordsburg
New Mexico
Ft. Bliss
Hidalgo County Coalition Calls for Chamber Membership
Local readers are urged to join the Chamber of Commerce without waiting for a committee member to approach. The notice invites all residents in Hidalgo County to become members and participate in community development efforts.
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Chamber of Game
Merce. Tiverybody
Hidalgg County
Corsally
Vendome Owner Launches Mouldy Taxi Service
Kemp of the Vendome adds an enclosed Mindebaker to his taxi fleet aiming to drive the machine home from Eb Vaso time, claiming 100 grock absorbers on the car.
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Janction
Kemp
The
Vendome
Mlndebaker
Eb Vaso Bimeell
Mexican Team Beats Miners In Sunday Basketball
Deming was to play Valedon but failed to show up, so the Mexican team faced Valedon and defeated the miners 51 to 4 in a well played game. Alverez and Alvarez led the home team in scoring while Fairly and Dela Garza refereed for the miners.
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Deming
Plas Valedon
Valedon
Alverez
Alvarez
Dela Garza
Former Popular Teacher Visits Before Summer Vacation
Former Lordsburg teacher Miss Donna Pounds now on the Lemoore California faculty spent a week with Miss Jewell Ownby while en route to Coldwater Kansas for the summer break.
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Donna Pounds
Lordsburg
Lemoore
Cal
Jewell Ownby
Coldwater
Kansas
Roses to the Living
Hidalgo county treasurer Farle Kerr is praised as the only state treasurer who can deliver a complete monthly report on the first day of the month for the preceding month.
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Hidalgo
Farle Kerr
Black in Auto Wreck Injures Oil Man Near Yuma
Friends report F A Black injured in an auto wreck that demolished his Nash sedan near Yuma on Monday while he and his wife traveled to California on business.
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F A Black
Yuma
California
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Peter
McGentis Thome Prom Cal
ANITA
Lewis J. Green
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Knights of Pythiag
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Bova
Boye
Valeden
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