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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1950
Page
2
A city column evaluates Lordsburg’s population trends comparing 1940 figures with recent gains. It notes a 14 percent rise, questions housing and industry plans, and urges active civic leadership and planning to reach a 1960 target of 5 000 residents.
The editorial salutes Lordsburg for securing an airfield and joining the frontier aviation network. It credits the City Council and Chamber of Commerce, urging continued support to place Lordsburg on the aviation map and avoid missing a vital modernization opportunity.
The National Safety Council warns the upcoming Fourth of July holiday weekend could be the nation’s most dangerous period of the year 1950 with traffic fatalities up 9 percent from last year. More than 36 million cars are expected on the road as drivers are urged to be cautious to spare lives.
Mr and Mrs Federico Chavez greet a baby boy born Wednesday June 14 at Lordsburg hospital weighing seven pounds and to be named Tomas. Mr and Mrs John Robert Whitworth announce a son John Robert II born June 19 at Lordsburg Hospital weighing six pounds four ounces. Mrs Whitworth is the former Carolyn Ruth Atkinson.
Mr. and Mrs. J A Brittain were Tucson visitors last weekend. Delbert Thompson hosted a wiener roast with guests including Yarbrough Johnson Croom Garcia and Dunagan families. Yarbrough and Pascoe families traveled from Las Cruces, while Animas residents attended an Elks Club Dance in Lordsburg and visits to Douglas and Rodeo.
Approximately 190 million dollar bills are destroyed each year at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The process eliminates worn or damaged currency as part of regular monetary maintenance.
New Mexico W will be represented at the national convention in Michigan June 27 39 where Public Association events include a panel display in general relations. Western's exhibit centers on graphic arts and social life. the category covers exhibition competition and a large group meeting.
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