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06 Mar 1942
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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1942
Page
1
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Grant County Boosters held an annual banquet at Silver City to kick off efforts for the Southwestern rock and fair amid unsettled conditions. Speakers urged funds and feeder sales to boost advertising, cattle feeding prospects, and a stable district market. A lectures and addresses highlighted plans, including honoring Judge Hay and planning an American Legion honor roll dedication for March 15.
Dr. C B Austin spoke at a medical defense meeting held at the San Carlos Hotel in Yuma last Saturday attended by physicians from the southwest. He said coastal reports show the profession taking the war more seriously than inland areas, and he returned to Lordsburg on Monday.
The N. and T. Club met Tuesday with Mrs. Charles Fuller at the ranch. Red Cross sewing was done. Members present included Mrs. E. M. Brickley, H. S. Chase, A. L. Green, Elbert Jones, H. L. Scofield, F. H. Singer, G. W. Trimble, Rebecca Morningstar and E. M. Fisher. Guests were Mrs. Margaret Mercer and Mrs. George Ewan.
Under-Sheriff Roy D. Ker brought Ross Candela twenty five into Commissioner Holt's court Wednesday on a violation of the Selective Service and Training Act. He pleaded guilty and was bound over to the next Grand Jury meeting in New Mexico on a two thousand dollar bond, which was not furnished.
A district cattleman urges local ranchers to consign to future sales and aid market stability. He cites Hal Bruner’s six loads sold near Hereford as evidence the project benefits cattlemen and asks for active participation to boost demand despite tough times. He likens advertising to visibility and warns inaction limits profits.
The U S Navy cruiser touring the country spent Sunday in Lordsburg to promote enlistment and signed up three candidates pending exams. Ensign W B Boyer led the ship, visiting local families including the Kerrs, with Boyer celebrating his 28th birthday here. A local wedding occurred at the Lordsburg Methodist Church when Miss Roman Mayes wed Deputy Sheriff John L Wilson with Dr A M Shoun and Mary Mayes in attendance.
The Library Board held its regular meeting led by President Bethel Fuller. February circulation reached 934 books and 188 magazines with one new book, Wild to The River, added. Magazines were donated by Mrs Masters and Mr Montague. Luella S. Clark is welcomed as new treasurer. Attendees included Mesdames Hazel Bavens Luella S Clark Mathilde Johnson Hazel Ewing Pearl Gauthier and Ena Walters.
Norman E. Troop of the Contractor's Licensing board met with the Chamber of Commerce seeking licensed well drillers to drill government wells for the U S Army cantonment project.
Burton Roach of Ladder Ranch, chairing the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association legislative committee, says stockmen will produce fully to support the war effort. He notes safeguards for livestock, highlights state laws, and urges extending grazing fees and 10-year state land leases to align with Forest Service and Taylor grazing permits.
After the war six cars were wrecked in Hidalgo Garage with minor injuries. A Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue is at Lordsburg City Hall to assist Federal Income Tax Returns filing through Saturday night at no charge.
W C Downey returns from a visit with relatives in Los Angeles and San Francisco. He describes two blackouts including a three to four hour flare up between the army and navy with 330 rounds of ammunition fired and no bombs dropped. In San Francisco the blackout lasted shorter. Downey dined with Mr and Mrs Amos formerly of the 85 Mine staff in Los Angeles.
Miss Grace Hebb longtime secretary to Judge A W Marshall marries Basil Giles Conoco Oil general manager for the Lordsburg area. She moves with her four year old niece Judith Airis to live with the couple as Mrs Giles learns the oil business.
Governor John E. Miles has returned from Los Angeles where he spent a brief period after a serious operation. He will be in his office shortly.
Mrs S E Allen manager of the Palace Theatre announces a special appearance on April 2 by Wild Bill Elliot and his partner Dub Cannonball Taylor along with the Rodik girl twins as singers. Additional details will follow next week. Mr and Mrs William Helbig and Norma Jean and Bill Jr of Hurley spent the weekend with Mrs Helbig's mother Mrs May Hanner.
Senator Carl A Hatch was seriously injured in an auto wreck last week but is reported to be better. His physician says he is out of immediate danger. Dick Allen is confined at home with measles.
Col C G Sage commander of the New Mexico National Guard Regiment now in active service in the Philippines sent a message to Mrs Sage at Deming. The note merely said As well with no date or origin details. It is the first word since last Christmas.
At the last regular meeting the Lordsburg Board fixed March 16 1942 as the final filing time for city election candidates. The deadline is 5 p m at the City Clerk's office under E M Fisher Jr.
George F Speechly District Telephone Manager El Paso Roy Horr Assistant Vice President Denver W P Kissel State Plant Superintendent El Paso James E Gamerrell State Plant Engineer El Paso and Fred H Joy Local Manager met at the Chamber of Commerce Thursday morning to obtain information on the erection of telephone lines for the upcoming U S Army cantonment in El Paso.
The Bachelor Maids hosted a Mexican dinner for members at Gladys Whisant’s home with Red Cross sewing afterward. The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. Amanda Peterson’s home initiating seven candidates with a flag ceremony and hosting a supper at City Hall.
Paul F E Hudson and wife arrived in Lordsburg last Monday and he has assumed duties in the courthouse. They reside in the Heather duplex on 6th street. Hudson previously taught in Batancia public schools.
The T N Club met Wednesday evening with Mr and Mrs Allan Bowman at the Banner Mine. Illness limited attendance. A whist game was played with Dr James Baxter high scorer and Morton Coffman low. Attending were Mr and Mrs Bowman Mr and Mrs Coffman Mr Harlan Black and Dr and Mrs Baxter.
Eighteen men departed Lordsburg by special train for Ft Bliss at 2 10 p m Wednesday after medical screening by Dr tanks Austin on February 17 They head for further army doctors examinations with a view to April induction Sixteen were drafted and two volunteered A J Byers and Phil Cousland led the group Those named include Augustine Bednorz Fred Snyder James D Freestone N G Lew King John William Narper George Weden Lewis Green Yewell Crabtree Carl Wright Philip Cousland Eusebio Vasques and Manuel Salinas Those transferred into Hidalgo county include Julio Valdez Raymundo Padilla and Milton Parkhurst
Lordsburg Assembly No. 17 Rainbow for Girls held its regular meeting Tuesday evening in the Masonic Hall.
A Lordsburg Lions Club event hosted a tea and shower for Mr. and Mrs. Pete Pascoe at Mrs. W A Ballard's home. The bride Daphene Yarbrough earned prominent honors at Animas High School, serving as student body president and captain of teams, as guests celebrated with gifts and musical performances.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church will meet this afternoon at 3 o'clock at Mrs H G Roundtree's home. An executive committee session will precede at 2:30 and members are urged to attend.
The Wednesday Card Club met this week with Mrs Harold Rolfe at the Hidalgo Hotel. Members present were Mesdames H E Allen C B Austin R E Buven FE J Short F W Winters and the hostess. Guests were Mesdames H E Scofield and R B Prugle.
Mr and Mrs F W Winters spent Friday in El Paso visiting relatives and sightseeing around town.
Those wishing to drill wells for the U.S. Army encampment near Lordsburg should file names addresses and equipment details with the Lordsburg Chamber of Commerce. The notice also applies to carpenters and laborers seeking work on the project.
Early Saturday a Southern Pacific freight and a passenger train collided at Hawkins Siding one hour east of Lordsburg. Engineers BE R and J B Fourbrough jumped to safety. Mr Layman sustained a fractured collar bone three fractured ribs and other bruises and was taken to Lordsburg hospital where he improves. His children Edward Jr Dorothy and Margie visited from El Paso and Mrs Layman plans to join soon. BPW Club notes a March 20 relations banquet planned chaired by Mrs Messecar with sewing and a review of Education Death by George Zeimer.
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