Apricot Blooms and Local News From Lordsburg
Community notes describe apricot trees in bloom, visits by Mrs. Myrtle Horton of Tucson, and guests at the Trimble home. Local business mentions onion sets at Lordsburg Mercantile Hardware and telephone property transfer. Several social events, visits from Los Angeles and Duncan, and a blood transfusion at De Moss hospital are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Horton
Tucson
Trimble
Lordsburg Mercantile Co
P M Foley
Lordsburg
Frank Browne
V. Williams
Geo . Jeffus
el Paso
RK. E. Buyens
Annual meeting of 85 Co-Operative Mercantile Co. names directors
The annual meeting at Valedon elected directors Robert H. Dickson John H. Clark J C Amos Harry Scofield and John Negrette. Officers chosen for the year include President Robert H. Dickson Vice-President John H. Clark Sec and Treas J C B Amos and Store Manager H D Horne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co- Operative Mercantile Co
Valedon
Robert H. Dickson
John H. Clark
J. C . Amos
Harry Scofield
John Negrette
Treas
J C B Amos
H. D. Horne
Inaugural address heard faintly at Coolidge event
Prof Summers took his history class to the Small home to listen to the President's inaugural address. Air conditions caused only a few words to be picked up while occasional claps and relay chatter occurred. Grand Chancellor Shelton awaited results as radios in town showed little action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Summers
Shelton
Fire at Methodist parsonage damages contents and home
A fire from a defect endangered the Methodist parsonage just as press time arrived. The department fought two strong streams, saving much content though water caused damage. Insurance covered 1200 on the house and 300 on contents. Hey V Williams was away in El Paso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hey
V. Williams
el Paso
Colorado Springs Chamber Plan Encourages Radio Fans to Promote City
The Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce proposes sending letters to radio listeners to praise local scenery resorts and industries as they listen to concerts from other cities. The letter urges fans to mention Lordsburg’s metal mine and highway access when replying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union
Michaels
Colorado Springs
United States
New Lawyer Leo McNalley Opens Lordsburg Office
Leo A. McNalley a Kansas graduate and Marine veteran has opened a law office in the Lordsburg Mercantile Building after finishing KU law studies. He and a friend plan to open a practice in New Mexico and were admitted to the Kansas bar in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo A. McNalley
University of Kansas
Lordsburg Mercantile Company
Wilkinson
Quenemo
Kansas
Michigan Valley
Chester Smith
Leo
Cheater
K. U
New Mexico
Vision Obstructions By Self Appreciation Discussed
A reflective note argues that people hinder noble aims by excessive self-regard, urging restraint and a broader focus beyond personal praise. It frames self importance as a barrier to higher pursuits and collective progress.
Upper Animal News Highlights Ranch Social
Jeff Dunagan was a caller at the JF-Bar ranch this week. Mr and Mrs Freeman and Mr Ox were callers at the Fields home one day last week. Charley McCarty returned from Douglas Arizona on business. Tom Upshaw made a flying trip to Clifton Arizona this week. Jesse and Henry Cox were Lower Animal callers last of the week. B H Payne is selling cattle this week. W P Birchfield of Lordsburg is spending a few days on his ranch. Mr and Mrs Birtrong have returned for Texas after a month’s visit. Dock Gibson and brother are visiting at the JF-Bar ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewell Dunlap
el Paso
H. C. Dunlap
Marion Bagley
Knights of Pythias
New Mexico
Frank Shelton
Dawson
Egon, Ravens
Holt
Major Dickson
D. G. McWain
F N McWain
Silver City
Leroy King
Detroit
Frank Arnett
Granite Gap
Lordsburg
John W. Stewart
Banks Austin
Wm. Hughes
Bisbee
Hughes
Ged Wood
Jeff Dunagan
Jf-Bar
Mrs. Freeman
Mr.Ox
Fields
Charley McCarty
Douglas Arizona
Tom Upshaw
Clifton
Arizona
Jesse
Henry Cox
B. H. Payne
W. P. Birchfield
Mrs. Birtrong
Texas
Dock Gibson
Brother
Jf-Bar Ranch
Bass McGaugh Wedding at Cloverdale Home
Miss Ina s McGaugh of Cloverdale New Mexico wed Mr Fred Bass of Cloverdale NM Saturday evening at 5 30 at Mrs Bass home in Walden with T A Phillips minister officiating Attendees included Mrs Bass and family Mr and Mrs John W Stewart and Mr and Mrs Lyman Garrett Miss McGaugh a popular teacher at Cloverdale school
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Bass
Waledon
Inas McGaugh
Cloverdale
N. M
Fred Bass
T A Phillips
The
Christian Church
Mrs Dunagan Sells News Stand to W E Dunagan
Mrs Thurston leaves Ohio and sells her news stand to Mr W E Dunagan who relocates the stand into the Modern cafe.
Virden Celebration Highlights Fortitude and Community Ties
Readers recount Virden's founding on fidelity and confidence amidst Mexican upheaval. Notables praise E. W. Virden’s legacy, celebrate a Declaration of Independence signers list, honor pioneers Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Jones, and note a ball game between Gila Ranch Co. officers and locals. A health bureau plan, grand barbecue, and spirited races mark the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Mortensen
Houlihan
E. W. Virden
Smith
Jones
Koogler
State Health Bureau
Leslie Payne
Gila Ranch Co
Virden
Duncan Hi
Supt. Malone
John G. Koogler
Duncan Bunch
Peter Mortensens
Kooglers
J. G
Jack
Bill
Paynes
United States
Gila Ranch Company
H. M. Payne
John B. Jones
Joseph Mortensen
Martin L. Harris
Peter Wahlin
Willard E. Jones
Junius E. Payne
Fenley F. Merrell
Timothy Jones
Henry J. Smith
Alfred Mortensen
Orson A. Merrell
Hyrum
Three-Year High School District Growth in Gila Valley
The village now operates a three year high school with a commercial course and limited science offerings. The faculty includes Supt. and Mrs. Malone Prof. and Mrs. Cronic and Mrs. Edith Cardon. Henry L. Smith is praised as secretary for steady, faithful service amid large correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jwest
Gila Ranch Company
Henry L. Smith
Virden Community Notes Highlight Visiting Guests and Plans
Mrs Dora Kerr Mrs Kasper and Mr Hightower visited Virden on Wednesday February 25. The County Superintendent's interest in the school was praised. A crowd from Hed Rock attended the Gila Ranch entertainment Saturday. Several families from Duncan visited and many locals attended Grandma Keeler's open house. The Parent Teachers plan a future play with dates to be announced. The Lordsburg Liberal editor spoke at the February 28 barbecue praising the valley roads school and Virden choir. Mrs Barron thanks the audience for kind words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Kerr
Kasper
Hightower
Virden
Hed Rock
Gila Ranch
Orson Ritchens
Marlin Richens
Cone Patten
Loss Patten
Chygersen
Jones
Earl
Alma Fredickson
Earnest Romney
Duncan
Miller
Lordsburg Liberal
Gila ‘Ranch Company
Holt
Lalley
Federal Road
Christian Church Services and Programs Summary
Lord's Day services on March 8 include Bible School at 10 a.m. and communion with sermon “He Saved Others, Himself He Cannot Save.” Attendance praised for Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. and preaching at 7:30 p.m. with the topic Has God Named His PeopleIf so What is the Name If. Midweek prayer and choir practice occur Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Ownby
Christian Endeavor
George Shelly
Help Your Town Grow Lordsburg Bakery Ad
A local urging shoppers to choose Lordsburg Bakery products when buying bread and baked goods. The message promotes supporting town growth and favors the bakery over outside options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg Bakery
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