Luncheon Club hears Division Superintendent’s rail career tale
Chairman J. L. Wells presided as the Luncheon Club drew the largest crowd in weeks. Division Superintendent L. A. Morris recalled starting his railroad career forty years ago and outlined industry challenges while praising regional mining and transport, with remarks by W. C. Whatley and H. C. Walter. Jeffus welcomed guests and slated M. A. Codding as next week’s chairman at Manhattan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charman J. L. Wells
L. A. Morris
South Levd
W. C. Whatley
Las Cruces
Whatley
H. C. Walter
Louisburg
America
California
Lordsburg
J. J. McEvoy
Los Angeles
Mae
Jeffus
M.A. Codding
Manhattan
Theatre Party of Many Relatives Sees Phantom at Star Theatre
Friday evening a large theatre party, consisting of relatives, attended The Phantom of the Opera at Star Theatre. The group included numerous Dunagan and Conner families from Animas and Los Angeles, among others, with a long list of relatives named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Theatre
R. Dunagan
M. Q. Hardin
Quilla Harin
Los Angeles
R. J. Wamel
Holmes Maddox
J. Dunagan
Animas
W. B. Conner
Ira
Conner
C. A Conner
Henry Conner
Robert Dunagan
Daniel Dunagan
Junior Dunagan
A. L. Conner
Ira Conner
Louise Wamel
Rufus Wamel Jr
Carol
Billy and
Langford Conner
Baptist Church Social At Mrs Felix Jones Home
The Baptist Church young people and members from other churches enjoyed a Friday social hour at the home of Mrs Felix Jones. Over seventy five attended and games added to the evening. Each month the B Y P U of the Baptist Church hosts such entertaining events inviting all interested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Jones
Baptist and
Othe
the Baptist Church
Victor C. Moore to Speak at El Paso Methodist Church
The Hon. Victor C. Moore of El Paso a prominent N M Conference layman will speak at the 11 o clock hour next Sunday March 6 at the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor C. Moore
el Paso
N. M
Methodist Church
Buick Motor Co Head Lands Our Sunshine
A 1927 letter from E. T. Strong of Buick Motor Co to Willard E. Holt of Lordsburg New Mexico thanks for copies of The Lordsburg Liberal. Strong notes Buick’s presence in the town and comments on driving safety and weather while expressing goodwill and courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buick Motor CO
Buick Motor Company
General Motors Corporation
Flint
Michigan
Willard E. Holt
United State Commissioner's Court
Lordsburg
New Mexico
Holt
Lordsburg Liberal
Buick
Sidney South
E. T. Strong
Ambassador See W Forncroook Writes From Los Angeles
A letter from See W Forncroook of Flint Michigan dated February 19 describes a cross country journey of nearly 2600 miles to Los Angeles. He recalls wind and rain in transit, delays in Riverside, and a warm meeting with friends the Garmmons at a hotel before reaching Los Angeles with his bride. He expresses pleasure in the reception and hopes to meet again someday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Riverside
California
L. A
Garmmons
Radio Program At The Baptist Church
Sunday evening at six thirty the junior B Y P A of the Baptist Church will present a radio program It is a new form of Bible lesson inviting all to attend The subject is A Busy Day in The Life of a Missionary Learn about our missionaries and their work
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Supt Summers to Join Medics in Chicago
Supt W B Summers Jr resigns as Columbus schools head to enter Rush Medical College in Chicago for a full course. Mrs Summers will study pipe organ and advance musical work. One hundred percent W B TI will be entering kindergarten soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Summers, Jr
Columbus
Chicago
Rush Medical College
Mining a Great Industry
New York City letter argues mining is the greatest global industry and essential to civilization. It credits miners and prospectors with wealth creation, national progress, and economic stability, claiming societies without mines fall into poverty and backwardness. The piece extols miners’ historical and ongoing contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Mother Earth
Hu Man
Mane
Greece
Home
Spain
England
United States
Albhai
John Muir Helps Escort Will Rogers at Santa Fe
Hon. John F. Muir was part of a committee that escorted humorist Will Rogers from the gallery to the speaker's platform during Rogers' appearance before the Santa Fe legislature. The note adds that Muir consistently joins in on major events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Rogers
Santa Fe
John F. Muir
John
Church of Christ Plans Forward Theme Sunday
The Church of Christ announces a General Theme Sunday titled The Unchanging Truth with all members urged to attend as plans move forward under W. Bailor.
Copper Tariff Favored by C. and A. Head
Gordon T. Campbell president of the C. and A. Mining Company and Harry A. Clark urged a copper tariff to aid market conditions. The pair, with Mrs. Campbell and companions, toured Supt. Balmforth’s 8 Branch in the south sun, noting European recovery and lower local production. Campbell cited Boston snow as contrast to local mild weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon T. Campbell
and A. Mining Company
Harry A. Clark
Supt
Balmforth
Mre. Campbell
Calumet
Clifton and
Morenei
Europe
Congress
Campbell
Boston
Reorganization of Local Highway System
On March 1 Frank Corbell was replaced as heat patrol foreman by J A Holling due to administrative change. Mr Rolling Kane expected to become assistant maintenance chief under Frank Reed. Card remains project engineer on W A 124. Fulton will join to reveal full highway maintenance plan. Rolling Kane previously worked for New York Highway Dept and Leary Construction Co Rochester N Y. headquarters moved to Second Street building opposite the Rh BW Ownby residence to house machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Corbell
J. A. Holling
Son
Rolling
Iihe
Frank Reed
Sajet
First District
Card
W. A. 124
Fulton
Rolling Kane
New York Highway Dept
Leary Construction Co
Rochester
N.Y
Rh. BW. Ownby
Second Street
New York Couple Finds Sunshine in New Mexico
New York woman did not see the sun's face in six weeks until she moved to Animas valley New Mexico. Mr and Mrs Lang now permanent residents praise the climate. Mrs Lang notes Cleveland still has Christmas snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Mexico
Harvey BK. Lang
J. H. Moorehead
Animas
Cleveland
Animas Valley
Lang
Uncle Bob Hosts Old Friends in Pleasant Gathering
Former county board chair J. A. McNabb Jr from El Paso and ex-commissioner C. F. Houlihan of Virden visited Uncle Bob at his home on Tuesday. County Clerk Cross and the editor joined the reunion as the guests enjoyed a cordial afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K H. Ownby
Board of County Commissioners
J. A. McNabb, Jr
FE Paso
C.F. Houlihan
Virden
Cross
Hot Springs Plans Sewer System and Improvements
Leo Smith from Hot Springs visited Ralph and his wife this week with many friends. He says Hot Springs is moving forward with a sewer system and other modern improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Smith
Hot Springs
Ralph
Leo
Virden Valley to Expand Potatoes This Year
Progressive Virden Valley farmers expect a banner year as they boost potato acreage. Last year they shipped Triumph Peerless and Downing varieties, selling in Lordsburg Paso Globe Hisbee Douglas Clifton Morenei and Silver City markets. Potatoes stand as a major valley staple alongside cotton and cereals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virden Valley
Lordsburg
Paso
Globe
Hisbee
Douglas
Clifton
Morenei
Silver City
Virden
Peter Mortensen
Sunshine Land
Prominent Chicagoans Seek Permanent Residence Here
Major Leslie Lee and Maurice L. Lee prominent Chicagoans have abandoned Chicago for permanent residence in the Land of Sunshine. Major Lee, a former Army Air Service officer and government fighter, carries two overseas wounds and has managed Michigan sales in the industrial sector. Maurice Lee, ex soldiers, is famed for his service in the Infantry and later worked in industry. both have filed declarations for Hidalgo County land and join the local health zone community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie
Lee
Maurice L. Lee
Army Air Service
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Pouneshine
A. Eb.fb
Artiistics
Isia Aemy
Maurice
Iy Corps
Tim
Michixin Ealea
Willya-St. Claire
EL Paso
Hidalgo County
Oil News From Bowie Field Drilling Advances Reported
Willcox well drillers continue fishing for a string of tools with no success so far. Headdriller Tuttle returns from Texas, Supt. Dennis visits Bowie on business. Pinal Oil Company moves tractor to its operation to boost drilling power. Bowle News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willcox
Bowie
Tuttle
Texas
Dennis
Pinal Oil Company
Bowle News
Sanford Visits Home Paper With Minnesotan Snow Story
Justice-elect J N Sanford of Cloverdale and his wife visited the local paper. They traveled from Minnesota starting November first in a snow storm, taking ten days and spending fifty for coach and hotel expenses. He praised N M Sunshine and noted Morriss moved to El Paso, leaving a vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Sanford
Sanford
Cloverdale
Hisself
Minnesota
N. M. Sunshine
Morriss
el Paso
Brother told to town features Harold Lloyd films
Manager Briel earns praise for bringing in attractions including Harold Lloyd in The Kid Brother shown tonight and tomorrow. Buffalo Bill serial draws strong crowds, while Marc Nostrum enjoyed a very appreciative house last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briel
Harold Lloyd
Buffalo Bill
Marc Nostrum
Lordsburg High School Play Draws Largest Crowd
Lordsburg still shines for public schools as a high school play drew the largest audience in town theatre history. Sop Houser and aides directed Miss McClure and Miss Hesla led an all star cast including Dunagan Jennings Hines Cross Beofield Pence Stengele Bible Johnson Wallace Mancock Turpin Wood Jennings Johnson. The Yellow Jacket Orchestra accompanied a memorable evening ending with a three course dinner for cast and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Sop Houser
McClure
Hesla
Robert Dunagan
Glenn Jennings
Helland Hines
Jackson Cross
Harold Beofield
J. W. Pence
Dorothy Stengele
Alberta Bible
Jelen Johnson
Warel Wallace
Marguerite Mancock
Extelle Turpin
Ruth Wood
Jane Jennings
Florence Johnson
Nicewlee
Yellow Jacket
W Gleason
Gleason
Raymond Scott
Prank Martin
Conner
Honser
Manhattan
Albuquerque Visitors Praise Lordsburg Mining Camp
Lane of United States Saving and Loan Association and secretary Misa Neva Younkin praised Lordsburg and Valedon during a luncheon in their visit. Lane lauded the local people climate and abundant pure water while Younkin echoed the compliment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
United States Saving and Loan Association
Albuquerque
Misa Neva Younkin
Nat Gammon
Lordsburg
Valedon
Mr. Lane
Lordeburg
Lordsburg Climate and California Sunshine Debate
An Arkansas-like traveler in Lordeburg extols its invigorating air and hints at a potential oil field nearby. Shobert J. Behmid, long a land appraiser, and Fred and Winn Clark of Los Angeles, traveling through to St Petersburg, Florida, discuss Lordeburg’s climate and a possible oil development while subscribing to a local paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Lordsburg
Shobert J. Behmid
Inter-etate Commerce Commission
Pacific District
Union Bank and Trust Company of
L. A
Fred
Winn Clark
Los Angeles
St. Petersburg
Morida
Schmid
Lordeburg
Mr. Schmid
Mrs. W. C. Sanford Arrives in Town to Await Oil Wells
Mrs. W. C. Sanford of Comanche Texas has arrived for an indefinite stay with her sister Mrs. Carson at the Vendome waiting for oil wells to be brought in on her property under a drilling lease.
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J. L. Wells
Howdy
Ole Prien
Mr. Holt
Ole Frien
W. Forncrook
Flint, Mich
Supt. Summers
Medics
William Sulver
Denver Mining & Financial Record
Muir On Rogers
Church OF Christ
W. Bailor
C. & A. Head
N. Y
Sun
Uncle Bob
PROM
Bowie Oil Field
N. VM
Hip Brother
Lordsburg HI
Calif
Comanche
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