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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1941
Page
2
An essay urges genuine patriotism beyond pageantry. It cites Matsuhito’s Rescript on Education advocating filial piety, harmony, learning, public virtue, and rule of law. It argues true patriotism lies in personal sacrifice and disciplined character, not mere oratory or fireworks.
A reader notes rain ending a dry spell and describes sheep pay day and a bustling rodeo scene with a robbery, a disturbed individual, and a CCC truck overturn. Uncle John appears in a wool load episode as Animas contends with wartime sentiment and political labels.
A fragmented text cites rumors of rich ore finds in the hills with figures like one hundred and three hundred dollars per ton near Animas mountain and Hachita. It references an organization with vast knowledge and remarks on old maids knowing about child care.
Ted Gates reports Lordsburg thriving as a tourist and rail center since 1880. The town grew from a box car rail station to a first class airport and busy Main Street with neon signs. Copper gold silver and grazing land power the economy while a healthful climate attracts visitors and celebrities. Local residents visit from Yuma Las Cruces and Hondo.
The T N T Club shared a pot luck lunch at Mrs Ray Richardson's home and quilted for her. Rachel Jensen travels to Los Angeles to visit daughters before returning for a family vacation. Edith Richins visits Virden while Sarah Richins joins Mr and Mrs Ted Whipple in Mesa. Dean Payne sick with stomach trouble in Lordsburg DeMons Hospital. Ella Jones Emma Mortensen return from a trip with BF C Payne. Baby Mortensen suffers convulsions but shows improvement. Relief Society closing social hosts on O A Merrell lawn with a cooked supper and old time songs led by Carl Anderson. Primary children receive fruit and plan a hike next Tuesday for all under twelve. A D Payne leaves for Utah to join wife caring for ill mother D B Merrell visits her parents in Safford. Antone Thygerson family welcomes a fine baby boy born June 24.
Public appeals for flood relief funds continue from Hidalgo County and 38 other Red Cross chapters in New Mexico. The organization has begun rebuilding homes and replacing goods for 175 homeless families across five counties, with over 1,700 aided in emergency and rehabilitation efforts. Carlsbad hosted more than 1,200 victims fed and housed at the flood crest, as eight disaster workers supervise ongoing rehab operations.
Lordsburg Hidalgo Library announces a collection of titles donated from the New Mexico Extension Service. The list includes works ranging from fiction to regional guides and local interest volumes such as The Shadow of the Cathedral and Riders of the Rio Grande along with regional histories and travel notes.
Dr and Mrs C B Austin and guests Jack OBrien left Road Forks Tuesday and travelled to El Paso and Carlsbad Caverns returning Thursday evening. Nellie Holiday departed Monday for a two week visit with her son and wife in Mangas. Mrs Wallace Hendricks of Yuma Arizona visited her mother Mrs Susan Laurinas over the weekend.
Sam H. Gass traveled to El Paso on Tuesday to conduct business activities.
Mr and Mrs C B Olney and Claudean traveled from El Paso to attend the Mullins Heather wedding, joining local guests for the ceremony and reception.
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