Virden NM celebrates mortgage payoff by Gila Ranch Co
A historic Virden celebration on February 28 marks the burning of the mortgage on the Gila Ranch Company property. Speakers praised pioneers who fled Mexico a decade ago and built schools, canals, and a strong community funded by 5 000 dollars from City National Bank of El Paso. The event featured songs, speeches, and a chorus, with postmaster J L T Watters and Fred W Jones among the speakers.
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New Mexico
Virden
Gila Ranch Company
Peter Mortensen
United States
Dorothy Mortensen
H. L. Smith
H. M. Payne
Lucinda P. Merrell
Edna P Jones
Junius KE. Payne
Alfred Mortensen
Willard E Jones
Mexico
Douglas Merrell
J. L. T. Watters
Duncan
Watters
Virden People
C. F. Houlihan
John G. Koogler
Fred W. Jones
Latter Day Saints Church
City National Bank of
el Paso
Bank of
Jones Ad McGrath
Vaught & Watson
Albuquerque
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Sheriff Witt
Martin
Charlie Martin
Rob Johns
Sam Foster
Theylso
Ivan Payne
Dorothy Mortensenn
G. Lynn Hatch
Vearle Payne
Jones
Virden Valley
Vaughtamyl Watson
H. L. Payne
St. Joseph Stake
Supreme Court of New Mexico
Santa Fe
N. M
John B. Jones
Arizona
Mohair Growers in New Mexico Meet for Spring Business
The New Mexico Mohair Growers held their annual spring meeting on March 2 to handle routine business before the spring sale. Officers and a new three member selling committee were chosen to market the spring clip and plans were discussed to invite other districts to pool mohair and stabilize prices. An import of Angora Bucks from South Africa was announced for sale in El Paso, with Lordsburg seen as a potential sale center for the spring clip around March 23 to 25.
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New Mexico
John T. Muir
Hidalgo County
E. J. Wood
P. M. Ewing
L . Knape
Bowie Arizona
P M Ewing Animal
K. J. Wood
Lordsburg
John G. Keoogler
South Africa
el Paso
Supreme President Honored at Tucson Reception and Banquet
Hon H V Anaya Supreme President of the Mexican-American Society visited on Saturday. A reception and banquet followed at D Pesquara s home on Third street with many society members present. Aguilar welcomed the guest and praised his brotherly spirit. Speakers praised the society s benefits and community cooperation. Anaya urged better race understanding, education, English learning, and law obedience, while Dr M M Crocker noted the value of frequent meetings and offered county health support.
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H V Anaya, LL. B
Dr. Crocker
Juan Cervantes
Tucson
D. Pesquara
Pascual Diaz
Anaya
M. M Crocker
Frank Browne Returns to Los Angeles as Athletic Club Figure
Frank Browne planes back to Los Angeles and is active with the Athletic Club, Chamber of Commerce, Apartment House Association, and Amateur Athletic Union. He works for Echo Drapery Shop, draped Valentino and Nazimovia in Hollywood, and recently earned a white gold wrist watch and hammered gold ring from the L A A. Browne sparred with Babe Phillips at the Railroad Club, protecting a sprained right hand while delivering strong work.
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Frank Browne
Los Angeles
Athletic Club
Chamber ‘of Commerce
Apartment House Association
Athletc Union
Echo
Valentino
Nazimovia
Hollywood
Railroad Club
Babe” Phillips
Frank
Dinner honors Grand Chancellor at Pythian Sisters event
Mrs Sylvia Kerr Grand Chief of the New Mexico Grand Chapter Pythian Sisters hosted a dinner in honor of Frank Shelton Grand Chancellor New Mexico Knights of Pythias. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Kerr Mrs F E Pierson of Los Angeles niece of the Grand Chief the Grand Chancellor and the editor.
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Sylvia Kerr
New Mexico
Pythian Sisters
Frank Shelton
New Mexico Knights of Pythias
Kerr
F. E Pierson
Los Angeles
Woman's Club Holds Notable Library Meeting
A Woman's Club gathering Monday afternoon at the library featured Mrs. Downey and Mrs. Fedrick hosting. Claud Fuller and Chas. Fuller participated in the program as notable guests with a luncheon served by the hostesses.
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Woman's Club
Goat producers report strong Mohair gains at meeting
L. C. Knape and Nick Gojkovich from Bowie attended the goal meeting and praised the event. Knape noted his 1,400 goats yielded Mohair valued at $4,180 last year, with further increases expected.
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L. C. Knape
Nick Gojkovich
Bowie
Mr. Knape
Old Time Miner Seeks Lead Property in District
W. C. Murray, once operator of the Three Heroes mine east of the 85, has been in the area for several days scouting and expressing interest in a lead property. He likes the district.
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W. C. Murray
Three Heroes
Former Sheriff Oscar Allen Finds Rich Mine Sample
Oscar Allen says he located a rich vein five days after leaving office. He presented a splendid sample yesterday to verify the find and showcase the results of his mining efforts.
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Oscar Allen
Fairly Expands Storage Garage Near Residence
P J Fairly has erected an eight compartment storage garage near his residence and five compartments have already been taken. He plans to extend it to 32 compartments when needed.
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P. J. Fairly
Wilkinson Guests Include Weeks From Douglas
Mr and Mrs L E Wilkinson entertained over the weekend with guests Dr and Mrs C D Weeks of Douglas. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Floyd High and Mrs Frank Billingsly who drove over from Duncan on Sunday.
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L. E. Wilkinson
C. D Weeks
Douglas
Floyd High‘lower
Frank Billingsly
Duncan
Morrison Seen In Town On Mining Proposals
Engineer Morrison mentioned in an interview with the Liberal that he hopes to return within a month to open mining proposals. The county teacher’s meeting program will be issued next week with Dr. Bowden among the speakers.
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F. Albert Morrison
Liberal
Dr. Bowden
Grand Chancellor Visits Lordsburg for Knight of Pythias Events
Frank Shelton of Dawson and New Mexico Knights of Pythias visited Lordsburg for Pyramid Lodge No. 23 events. A luncheon, dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Earle Kerr, and grand honors for Raymond W. Aldrich followed a formal address. The gathering included many local Knights and a banquet at the Modern cafe with Chef Fred Sims.
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Lordsburg
Frank Shelton
Dawson
Knights of Pythias
New Mexico
Pyramid Lodge
No.23
Earle Kerr
Raymond W. Aldrich
Fred Sims
Shelton
Jack Heather
Ft. A
C. A Conner
Bill Dees
Walter Dunagan
Fred Laundre
H. O. Johnson
Hachita
Bavens
Robert H. Dickson
Mrs Wagner Hosts Dinner Before El Paso Trip
Mrs C B Wagner entertained guests including T B Wright of El Paso and Frank H Browne who left this morning for Los Angeles in Browne's car. The editor sat in during the evening gathering.
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C. B. Wagner
T. B. Wright
el Paso
Frank H. Browne
Los Angeles
New Bridge Without a Mandatory Levy Opens County Road
County Commissioner C Houlihan and County Agent Koogler led the effort with James A French State Engineer input. A unanimous board resolution was sent to the state engineer to fund the Virden bridge without a compulsory Hidalgo county levy, leveraging federal and state funds for a first class highway between two towns.
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C. #. Houlihan
John G. Koogler
James A. French
Virden Bridge
Virden Valley
Board of County Commissioners
Hidalgo County
Frank
John
Jim
Upper Gila River Gets $10,000 Appropriation
The house approved a $10,000 appropriation for underground waters and a dam site on the Upper Gila river with no dissent. Key figures include John T. Muir supporting allies Commissioner Houlihan and Agent Koogler, Judge Colin Neblett, and State Supt. Isabel Wickles. Senator Vesely backs the pro position, signaling likely senate passage.
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John T. Muir
Houlihan
Koogler
Colin Neblett
Isabel Wickles
Hannett
House
Gila River
Vesely
Senate
John
Frank
Birth of Anna Beth Ewing at DeMoss Hospital
The 8 pound daughter of Mr and Mrs P M Ewing named Anna Beth Ewing was born on the first day of March at DeMoss hospital. The couple had a son prior to the daughter's birth.
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P M Ewing
DeMoss Hospital
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N. M. Mohair
Wilkinsons Entertain
Morrison
Grand Matron
Anna M. Chase
The
Order of the Eastern Staty Grand Chapter
M. Chase
Lordsburg Mercantile Company
TA Lister, Jr
Ml Paso
Mra
J B Met
Long Beach
Huth Chase
Duchess of Lordsburg
Mrs. Wagner
Anna Beth Ewing
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