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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1965
Page
1
Fragmentary text discusses commerce, growth, and poverty relief. It mentions a group of leaders, pay and finance, and programs aimed at providing opportunities, with references to urban effects and development.
Jeanette Hitson of Lordsburg was named queen of the 18th Sunshine Music Camp at Eastern New Mexico University. Clovis won the President's Trophy for the largest group of tuition paid students, with 68 percent. The two-week camp featured 633 students from 56 towns across five states and concluded with twilight concerts at the university gym.
Mrs. Wesley Freeburg will present color slides and recount experiences from her tour of Europe and the Holy Land. Thet event occurs Sunday at 7 30 during the evening worship hour and is open to all interested in the places where Jesus walked.
The Women's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church starts a drive to collect clothing and items for the Baptist Children's Home in Portales. Last summer’s effort was successful and two girls from the home visited Lordsburg. Susie Martin, one of the visiting girls, has been adopted by the group. A planning party for the summer project will be held at 9:30 a.m. next Tuesday at Mrs. Lois Rogers’ home. all interested ladies are invited.
Bernard P. Praytor, 37, of Houston, was killed near noon Wednesday when a truck trailer struck and overturned on him eight miles west on Highway 80. A dust storm caused a chain of crashes involving seven cars and two trunks. Praytor stood in the median as the truck veered off the road. No other serious injuries were reported.
The anti poverty program group in Silver City reconvened with Rev Daniel Alderette named temporary chair. A temporary committee of twelve was formed and a Friday 8 pm City Hall meeting set to plan local actions and coordinate with Hidalgo County and nearby counties.
Walter S Ward former Lordsburg resident and Soil Conservation Service employee died last week in a London England hospital of a heart attack.
About 250 students attend summer classes run by Lordsburg Municipal Schools for eight weeks. Programs include music driver education shop and physical education. First grade prep helps students with language problems and mirrors Head Start. about 45 students are in that program.
Boston and the Yankees each won two games while the Indians split, creating a three way tie for first. Detroit, Washington, and Baltimore also slugged into a three way tie for second as then schedule shows key matchups into late June and early July including Detroit vs Indians and Yanks vs Baltimore.
Airman 1/e David W Walter, son of Mrs Ena Mitchell of Lordsburg, was placed on the honor roll at Keesler Technical Training Center Mississippi for superior academic achievement. Capt Handall J Dixson praised his self discipline and mastery of Air Forces communications duties.
On Sunday June 27 at 2 40 p m the Methodist Church hosts a meeting of Sunday school teachers and officers the commission on education members and Boy Scout leaders to discuss church educational work and lay plans for the next year Miss Louise Rankin church school superintendent will preside Mr Homer Brooks chairs the commission on education
The Hidalgo Rifle and Pistol Club will hold a 30 caliber rifle shoot on Sunday June 27 at 7:30 a.m. All members are invited to attend.
Chief C L Rogers warns that selling or discharging fireworks violates city ordinance and state law within Lordsburg and across the state. He cites injuries to eyes and hands, fires, and possible deaths, noting penalties of 100 to 200 dollars or up to 10 days in jail per offense.
Homer Brooks was installed as president of the Lordsburg Lions Club during a Ladies' Night at the Gilbert Bavens home. International Counselor Bert E. Newland of Deming served as installing officer. New officers include Don Weckworth first vice president Chuck Height second vice president Ralph Burton third vice president Don McGhee secretary treasurer Ravens Lion tamer Height tail twister and Dr George Smith Felix Gauthier Jr as directors. Clyde Weckworth presented slides from his Korea and Japan service tour.
The First National Bank of Lordsburg features paintings by Patsy Michaels of Cotton City this month. They are displayed in the bank lobby and the public is invited to view them.
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