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Lordsburg Liberal

Location

Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1942

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Grant County Boosters Banquet Spurs Fair Drive

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.

Grant County Silver Cy Schiff Iber of Commerce of Granity Cere Huling Hn McMillen A. P Mraceline Wilson Bartley McDonald Ce Moses Chino Mines Stirling A. D. Brown Deming Johrary Paul R. Gantz Georgerey Willard E. Holt Aburg E. M. Brickley Mikley Godfrey New Mexico Arizona Lordvale Felic Actua Lordsburg Denast Iowa Chicago Suport Bob Royale Robert Swan No. 30 American Legion Eugene Montague Jack Heather Court Home

Doctor Austin Attends Southwest Medical Defense Meet

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.

C. B. Austin San Carlos Hotel Yuma Southwest Austin Lordsburg

N. and T. Club Met Tuesday at the Ranch

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.

N. & T. Club Charles Fuller Red Cross Dames E. M. Brickley H. S&s Chase 8. M. Chase A. L. Green Elbert Jones H. L. Scofield F H. Singer G. W. Trimble Rebecca Morningstar E. M. Fisher Margaret Mercer George Ewan

Suspect Bound Over In Selective Service Case

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.

Roy D. Ker Ross Candela Holt Selective Service and Training Act New Mexico

Cattle Sale Remarks Pressure Cattlemen for Support

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.

Lordsburg Hal Bruner Hereford Texas

Navy Cruiser Stays Overnight in Lordsburg Enlists Recruits

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.

U.S. Navy United States Lordsburg Arizona New Mexico Navy Hattie Conner Charles Conner W. B. Boyer Mosier Warner Ensign Boyer W F. Ritter Ensign Kerr Lordsburg Methodist Church F. R. Poage A. M. Shoun Benson Mary L. Mayes Anta Ana U. S Willard E. Holt Mayes Shoun Hidalgo Grill

Library Board Meeting Notes February Inventory and Welcome

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.

Bethel Fuller Masters Montague Luella Clark Mesdames Hazel Bavens Clark Mathilde Johnson Hazel Ewing Pearl Gauthier Ena Walters

Field Representative Licensing Board Visit

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.

Norman E. Troop Chamber of Commerce U. S. Army

New Mexico Stockmen Vow Full Effort in War Aid

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.

New Mexico Burton Roach Ladder Ranch New Mexico Cattle Growers Association Roach Sierra County State Senate Forest Service Taylor

Six Auto Wrecks Prompt Tax Help in Lordsburg

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.

Hidalgo Internal Revenue Lordsburg

Downey Returns From West Coast Visit During Blackouts

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.

W. C. Downey Los Angeles San Francisco Army Navy Downey

Lordsburg Bride Weds Basil Giles of Conoco Oil

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.

Grace Hebb J. P. Church Lordsburg Basil Giles Conoco Oil Company Miss Hebb A. W. Marshall Mie Judith Airis Boston Mrs Giles

Governor Miles Returns From California After Operation

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.

John E. Miles Los Angeles

Palace Theatre to Present Wild Bill Elliot in April

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.

S. E. Allen Palace Theatre Hursday Wild Bill” Elliot Dub “Cannonball” Taylor Rodik Girl William Helbig Norma Jean and Bill Jr Hurley Mrs. Helbig May Hanner

Senator Hatch Improves After Auto Wreck

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.

Carl A. Hatch Dick Allen

Message From Col Sage on NM Regiment in Philippines

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.

C. G. Sage New Mexico National Guard Philipines

Lordsburg Aldermanic Candidate Filing Deadline Set

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.

Board of Aldermen City of Lordsburg E. M. Fisher, Jr

Telephone line plans discussed for Army cantonment in El Paso

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.

George F. Speechly el Paso Roy Horr Denver W. P. Kissel James E Gamerrell Fred H. Joy Chamber of Commerce U. S. Army

Bachelor Maids and Legion Auxiliary Activities

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.

Gladys Whisant Red Cross Mary Louise Noce Freida Coffie Ruby Fish Ruthe Fisher Judy Clement Gladys Gene Malone Mesdames Rose Warren Marshall Fuller Gordon Willis

New County Agent Paul Hudson Starts Duties in Lordsburg

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.

Paul FE Hudson Lordsburg Hudson Court House Heather Duplex 6Th Street Batancia

T. N. Club Met Wednesday At Banner Mine

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.

T. N. Club Allan Bowman Banner Mine James Baxter Morton Coffman Mra. Bowman Mra. Coffman Harlan Black Mrs. Baxter

Eighteen Men Leave Lordsburg for Ft Bliss for Induction

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 Ft. Bliss Tanks Austin Carl Wright John Willian Narper A. J. Byers Phil Cousland Augustine Bednorz Fred Snyder Colverdale James D. Freestone Virden N. G. Lew King John William Narper Separ George Weden Lewis Green Yewell Crabtree Duncan Philip Cousland Eusebio Vasques Gerlach

Rainbow for Girls Hold Regular Meeting in Masonic Hall

Lordsburg Assembly No. 17 Rainbow for Girls held its regular meeting Tuesday evening in the Masonic Hall.

Lordsburg Assembly No. 17 Rainbow For Girls Masonic Hall

Lions Club Tea Honoring Pascoe Couple In Lordsburg

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.

Mra W. A. Ballard Pete Pascoe Pascoe Daphene Yarbrough Mine Yarbrough Animas High School Dorle Adama Mra. Jr. Thorp Jack Strange Charles Hoggett Anabel Hubbard Elbert Dunagan Doulas Wright Ethe Dunagan Russell Walter Dorothy Cox Elizabeth Richarda Norene Martin Dorothy Strickland Phil Moninger Clyde Franton Beulah Dunagan Carl Lang Delia Gaither Lloyd Washburn Leo McKinney Jack Gauthier J. A Charles Yarbrough Tom Upshaw Joe Upshaw Willie Upshaw Robert Wright Tony Windrow Claytor Yarbrough Garland Johnson M. Croom A. T. Johnson Monroe Dunagan Jeff Dunagan W. W Pescoe J. M. Lemons Tom Davis Joe Croom Reddy Poindexter W H. Walter J. H. Moorhead Layton Ducote Jeryl Thorp R. J Taylor John Curry Foy Anderson Driscoll Martin H. Strange Freeman George Wright D Bryant Minses Kathryn Moorhead Merlene Adams Annabel Hubbard Celia Gaither Rita Verne Martin Elizabeth Richards Micky Tucker Viola Dickson Dorio Adams Margaret Dun Mick Tucker George Butler Ernest Brower Animas Jack Hoggett Walter Adams J. D Martin Fred Darnell Rodeo Lee Henderson John Harmon Jack McKana Alice Wallace Cloverdale Jennie Gordon Henry Kicks John Stewart Bev Robertson Douglas Bill Killion Nellie Hoch Hachita Asa Bowen Alelen Ballard Silver City J. H. McCants Fred Kerr Jess Kay Byers Bertha McCafferty Lordsburg Louise Wamel Santa Fe

Woman's Society Meeting at Mrs Roundtree Home

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.

Woman's Society of Christian Service The Methodist Church H. G. Roundtree

Wednesday Card Club Meets at Hidalgo Hotel

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.

Harold Rolfe Hidalgo Hotel H. E. Allen C. B. Austin R. E. Buvens J. Short F. W. Winters H. E. Scofield R. B. Prugle

Winterses Spend Friday in El Paso

Mr and Mrs F W Winters spent Friday in El Paso visiting relatives and sightseeing around town.

F. W. Winters el Paso

Contractors Urged to Submit Details for Lordsburg Water Wells

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.

U.S. Army Lordsburg

Two trains collide near Lordsburg injuring engineer

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.

Southern Pacific Hawkins Siding Lordsburg BE. R J. B. Fourbrough Layman Lordsburg Hospital Edward Dorothy Margie Layman el Paso Business and Professional Women’s Club Moselle Messecar Exa Barton Messecar Clara Kimbley Emma Leof George Zeimer

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Giana Ht Grant County Boosters Cecelia Hay George W. Hay John D. Bingaman A. L. McAllister San Antonio Hidalgo County Commissioner’s Court Navy Cruiser Library Notes By Moyer NCOME Miles California Bill Wild Bill Elliot Senator Hatch Col. Sage Hilippine Legion Auxiliary Meets Law Cruces Misses Ruthe Fisher Betty Been Frieda Coffie Gladys Gene Malone Katherine Messecar Betty Reynnld Dorothy Cureton Mary Ruth Jones Pat Hall Dorothy Melnnis Ruth Lacy Mildred Truitt Gretchen Smith Reneta Hendricks Mary Hall George Cureton Nola Cochran K. J. Malone Moselle Mewsecar Thelma Ross T. N Ft, Bliss Rainbow Girls Lordsburg Lions Club Miscelleanisius Shower Liong Club Lion View Malugin Thelma Rosa Aystem Lion James Sumner Ross Angela of Mercy Mensee White Cliffe Dover Woman's Society Met
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