Oxygen Tent and Suction Pump Donated to Hidalgo County Hospital
Hidalgo County Hospital welcomes two new medical devices donated by a local physician-surgeon. A Mechanaire oxygen tent costing 800 dollars arrived in February, aiding pneumonia patients such as Mrs. Tom Davis whose fever dropped after use. A suction pump, used for stomach and other cases, has been in service for months, credited with saving lives. The doctor’s generosity benefits all county residents.
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Hidalgo County Hospital
Hidalgo County
O. E. M. Corporation
Tom Davs
Animal
Patitt
Davis
Stat
B. B. Rice
Ross
Petition Signed Calling Election For School Bonds
A sufficient number of qualified voters have signed the petition calling for an election on a bond issue of 135000.09 to fund a new school building. The move aims to educate Lordsburg youth and relieve crowding in existing facilities. Mrs. Chandler Hill has accepted a position as clerk in Union Department store.
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Lordsburg
Chandler Hill
Union Department Store
New Power Line To Central by CPS Completed
The 66 K W high power line from Lordsburg to Central was completed on March 3 1951 at 4 32 PM. R L Bowen president of the Community Public Service Co closed the switch energizing the line, forming a two way feeder loop to Silver City and the mining district to prevent power failures. The crew worked three man hour days off due to accidents and were honored at a stag dinner at the Manhattan cafe in Silver City with attendees from Fort Worth and local offices.
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Lordsburg
Central
R. L. Bowen
Community Public Service Co
Silver City
Manhattan Cafe
Leslie Bevil
H. L. Stout
General Office
The
Fort Worth
Tex
Bayard
Annual Red Cross Drive Opens Friday in Hidalgo County
Hidalgo County Red Cross chair Damon W. Dunagan announced the annual drive starts Friday with the aim of supporting expanded armed forces and families, blood plasma stockpiling, and large scale first aid and home nursing training as part of national security and world peace efforts.
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Red Cross
Hidalgo County
Damon W. Dunagan
Mr. Dunagan
Dunagan
Buckingham Transfer Boosts Frontier Airline Image
Charles Buckingham, longtime Frontier Airlines station manager at Lordsburg Municipal Airport since July 15, 1950, is transferred to Billings Montana airport as assistant manager. Kenneth Evans of Farmington NM will take over here as local field manager. The Bucks thank Lordsburg residents for their courtesies and plan to depart in the coming days.
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Charles Buckingham
Frontier Airlines
Billings, Montana
Billings
Kenneth Evans
Farmington New Mexico
Lordsburg
Mrs
Buckingham
Lordsburg Boy Scout Drive Nets Several Prizes
The Lordsburg drive on March 1 raised 98 dollars in one day with a final goal around 1100 dollars. Twenty one workers met for a 7:15 breakfast at Evie Lee's. prizes went to six top fundraisers. Hidalgo district Scout chairman Billy Kimbley thanks the community for support.
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Lordsburg
Eugene Romney
Evie Lee
Robert Barrett
Harvey Broaks
Ulric Miller
Richard Traylor
Elsie Lee
Fay Powell
Hidalgo County Hospital Needs Fund Drive For Equipment
Chamber of Commerce Hospital Committee seeks 12000 dollars to buy up to date x ray machine operating table and related gear for Hidalgo County Hospital. Local doctors and staff commend current service but call for modern equipment to ensure best care for any patient. A physician has loaned an oxygen tent and suction pump to aid life saving efforts.
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Chamber of Commerce Hospital Committee
Hidalgo County
R. B. Rice
Focal
Seniors Present Three Blind Dates at High School
The annual Senior Chase Play Three Blind Dates debuts March 13 at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Cast includes Jimmie Brown as George Ellis Betty Lin Richins as Katy Ellis Jack Cochr an as Mr Ellis Leola Rae Payne as Mrs Ellis Scott Spencer as Neil Olson and others. Proceeds fund the Senior trip. tickets at the door or from seniors. Mrs C Dunkerson visited son in Bisbee Arizona.
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Highchool
George Ellis
Katy Ellis
George
Jimmie Brown
Betty Lin Richins
Mr. Ellis
Jack Cochran
Mrs. Ellis
Leola Rae Payne
Rain Making Meeting Set for Friday at Coronado Theatre
The Water Resources Corporation led by Dr. Irving P. Krick will present at a Friday 1:30 PM session in the Coronado Theatre to discuss rainfall augmentation work and answer questions. Additional meetings are planned in Silver City on March 7, Hot Springs on March 8, and Deming on March 8.
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Coronado Theatre
Water Resources Corporation
Irving P. Krick
Ecientiats
Silver City
Hot Springs
Deming
Southwest
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Fielder Hill
Mr. Hill
W. P. Hill
Calexico
Calif
CPS
Damon Dunagan
County Drive
E. Romney
Mrs. C. Dunkerson
Bisbee
Arizona
Earl Dunkerson
Southern Pacific Railroad
Vane
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