Five Girls Compete in County 4-H Contest Across Districts
Mrs Eva Thomas reports 34 entrants in county 4-H in several divisions at Copper High School. Blue ribbons go to Mary Dallies Lordsburg Sherrie Hatch Virden Veck Animas plus Gwen Youngblood Gail Strawn Deborrah Virden Jeanette Lordsburg and others. red and white ribbons awarded to many in foods clothing home economics and crafts with standout performances in dress and talent events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Dallies
Carolyn Payne
Janis
Animas
Dora Reed
Helen Reed
Jeanette Eddy
Kerr
Cotton City
Kerry Lynn Crum
Merre i
Ron Walter
Gayle Jones
Marie Anne Denham
Stewart
Lordshur Richardson
Caro Payne
Deborrah Morten
Virden
Shirley Hitsos
Gil Strawn
Dorothea Reed
Lordsburg
Lords
Sharlene Richardson
Mary Helen Payne
Marilyn Mes
Vick Briscoe
Julie Merrell
Kins
Mar Jane Payne
Shirley Hitson
Bethleen Ws
Merilyn Carolyn Payne
Maryon Payne
Jean Stewart
Lordsburg Hidalgo County Commerce Announces July 4 Closures
The Lordsburg Hidalgo County of Commerce reports that business places will close on July 4. The notice urges local merchants and services to observe Independence Day closures and adjust schedules accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg-Hidalgo County
VFW State Convention Honors Lordsburg Leaders
The New Mexico VFW state convention in Alamogordo drew 500 delegates. Johnnie Bollinger of Clovis was named Department Commander and Mrs. Johnie Bobbitt of Hobbs became Department President. Lordsburg representatives Francisco Chaires James H. Kinkema and Sam Cotton attended. Past Commander Joe Esquire, and Kinkema earned top honors with diamond and ruby pins, Mitch Payne received a distinguished service award, and the Lordsburg Ladies Auxiliary earned a Community Service award and an altar cloth for membership growth with Governor Ed Mechem delivering the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Alamogordo
Johnnie Bollinger
Clovis
Johnie Bobbitt
Hobbs
Lordsburg
Francisco Chaires
James H. Kinkema
Sam Cotton
Joe Esquire
House Defeats Farm Bill in New Mexico
The New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau chief praised the House defeat of the administration farm bill, saying it will gratify farmers and ranchers statewide. W Langenegger stated the bill would raise costs to taxpayers and lower farm income, and NM Representatives Morris and Montoya voted to send the proposal back to committee.
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New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau Today
A W
Langenegger
Farm Bureau
New Mexico
Thomas G. Morris
Joseph M. Montoya
Knights of Pythias Plan Annual Fourth of July Barbecue
The Knights of Pythias will hold its annual Fourth of July barbecue at the usual picnic grounds near the Silver City road. Members, Pythian Sisters, the Sunshine Girl and friends may attend with their own plates and utensils. Barbecued meat beans coffee and bread will be served. Games will be played before and after the meal.
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Knights of Pythias
Silver City Road
Lodge
Pythian Sisters
Sunshine Girl
Three Teams Still Undefeated In Boys' Baseball
Three teams remained undefeated in boys baseball as high scores and strong hitting marked the week. Banner Miners crushed the Elks 21 6 before rain halted play in the third innings. Shell Oilers beat Banner Miners 7 6 for their second win. Scofield’s team defeated the Elk 11 3 as RK Baisa struck out ten. Pony League action saw LULACS edge CPS 10 9 while Slick’s beat Sheriff 6 2 and 8 3 in successive games.
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Scofield
I Bishop
Elks
Shell
Mavericks
Banner Miners
Miners
Bishop Lumber
A. Gonzales
R. Gonzales
Maverick
Shell Oilers
Montoya
Gandara
Sanchez
Pony League
Eids
Sheriff's
Lulacs
CPS
Slick’s
Sheriff's Crew
A. Lopez
Lopez
AB H
Vasquez
R. Lopez
D Saucedo
Slick
Renteria
Schedule of July boxing and league games listed
July 2 Scofield versus Shell and CPS versus LULAC. July 3 Ellis against Mavericks and Slicks against Sheriff. July 5 Scofield versus Banner and Slicks against LULAC. July 6 Sheriff versus CPS. July 7 Shell versus Bishop.
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Bet
Scofield
Shell
Ellis
Mavericks
Banner
Bishop
Wednesday skating at unfinished Main Street building
Howard Harkey recreation director announces weekly skating at the unfinished municipal building on Main Street starting at 8 p.m. Every Wednesday the event offers a designated, regular time for public skating in the local community.
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Howard Harkey
Municipal
Main Street
Top Batters In Boys Baseball Leaders
Key players dominate the Little League batting leaders with I Madrid at 583, M Ramirez 556, and L Moore 546 averages after Monday's games. The two leagues show leaders like Mendoza and Ybarra, plus RBI and runs data for Sick and Scofield teams.
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I. Madrid
M. Ramirez
L. Moore
Leeque
Shelid
T. L. M. Ramirez
Elks
Bishop
A. Mendoza
Ybarra
Scofield
R. Berea
Scofield’s
Remirez
Banner
Markey
Bishen
Local Girl Staters In Albuquerque
Four Lordsburg girls attend Girls State at the New Mexico University campus in Albuquerque this week. Stephanie Chase Rita Smith Jill Bowman and Christ Black represent Sage City and Cactus City with Miss Smith elected Treasurer and Miss Chase named a Councilman.
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Lordsburg
Girls State
New Mexico University
Albuquerque
Stephanie Chase
Rita Smith
Jill Bowman
Christ
Miss Smith
Sage City
Miss Chase
Cactus City
Applications Wanted For Summer Camp For Crippled Children
The New Mexico Society for Crippled Children invites handicapped children aged seven to fourteen to apply for the second session of the Crippled Children's camp from July 29 to August 17. Details available by writing 1802 Central SE, Albuquerque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico Society For Crippled Children
Central, SE
Albuquerque
Allen Family Vacation in California
Mr and Mrs R W Allen along with Carolyn Margie and Abe returned this week from a two week trip to California. They stayed with relatives in Norwalk El Monte and other cities. They toured Disneyland Chinatown Knotts Berry Farm Catalina and Balboa then headed home via Las Vegas Nevada.
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R. W. Allen
Carolyn
Margie
Abe
California
Bill Merritt
Grace Wallace
Norwalk
W. B. McLendon
el Monte
Disneyland
Chinatown
Knotts Berry Farm
Catalina
Balboa
Las Vegas
Nev
Lordsburg High names Harkey new football coach
Craig resigns after 1955 tenure as Lordsburg High School head coach. Howard Harkey, former Junior High coach and summer driver trainer, will take over. Craig to West Covina High School. Harkey brings two years at Cape Charles and a 12 5 record at Lordsburg plus district titles.
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Ralph Craig
Lordsburg High School
Howard Harkey
Harkey
Craig
West Covina Calif
Board of Education
Cape Charles
Lordeburg
Ife
Michigan State University
Saskatchewan
Canada
East Lansing
Mich
Wesley Freeburg
Mary Lyn Dockum Named to UT Dean's List
Mary Lyn Dockum daughter of Mr and Mrs R 8 Dockum was named to the dean's list at the University of Texas College of Fine Arts in Austin Texas during the spring semester She was among 104 honor students listed by the university.
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Mary Lyn Dockum
R. 8. Dockum
University of Texas College of Fine Arts
Austin
Texas
New Management at Wagon Wheel Cafe
The Wagon Wheel Cafe enters a new era under managers Mrs June Hines and Mrs Wilma Nicholson taking over operations.
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Wagon Wheel Cafe
June Hines
Wilma Nicholson
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Eva Thomas
Coppers High School
VFW
K. P
Animas Weather Data
U. S
Weer Bee LP
LULAC
Sheriff
Allens
LHS
Southern Pacific Railroad
H LP
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