Luncheon Club Hears GE Man on New Mexico Prospects
The Luncheon Club welcomed George K. Clement of General Electric Southwest Texas Los Angeles? to speak on New Mexico projects. He highlighted Alamogordo lumber, White Sands bricks, Blue Water Canyon irrigation, and San Carlos in Arizona, praising copper use for transmission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Codding
George K. Clement
General Electric
Southwest
G.E
Ff! Paso
Sunshine State
Alamogordo
Texas-Louisiana Power Company
White Sands
Blue Water Canyon
New Mexico
San Carlos
Arizona
Will Rogers at Santa Fe New Mexican reception
Will Rogers, hosted by Carl Magee and local officials, dodges delivering a prepared speech while praising the reception. He jokes about the legislature and jokes by Carl Magee, Ed Safford, and Judge Holloman amid the informal crowd in Santa Fe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will
Carl Magee
MD Safford
Dave Leahy
Judge Holloman
America
Carl
Mister Hannett
Fonny Collum
Ed Safford
Las Vegas
Dave
Reed
State House
Court House
Santa Fe
Mrs R A Egon a life saver
Mr and Mrs R A Egon found an overturned car on Hurley road near Silver City and aided the wounded driver John Marquez. Mrs Egon applied first aid and saved his life as he was rushed to Silver City for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Egon
Silver City
Hurley Road
John Marquez
Egons
Ritchie Re Signs at Dos Cabezas Then Moves to Silver City
Engineer James Ritchie re signed his position at Dos Cabezas and accepted a new role in Silver City. He and his wife visited with his former in laws this week along with Mr and Mrs Ritchie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ritchie
Dos Cabezas
Silver City
Lunt and Gruell Buy Big Pearson Ranch
The Horseshoe Ranch once owned by the widow of T. K. Pearson was sold to Lunt and Gruell of Duncan. John B. Crowell of Douglas arranged the deal while A W Morningstar represented Mrs Pearson who has moved to Lordsburg. The ranch is famed for cattle fruit flowers and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Ed Woodhull Obituary for Silver City Editor
The Silver City Enterprise editor Ed Woodhull, a noted West weekly journalist, died last week in New Mexico. He was known as a reliable, square-shooter friend to many readers and colleagues, and his passing leaves a void in the sunshine land’s press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Woodhull
Silver City Enterprise
State of
New Mexico
Sunshine Land
Auto Accident Involving J L McDowell Near Rodeo
J L McDowell of Los Angeles traveling salesman for J P Coats Carbide Light Company was in an auto accident near Rodeo Monday night. He was taken to Lordsburg Hospital with a broken arm and was badly shaken up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. McDowell
Los Angles
J. P. Coats Carbide Light Company
California
Rodeo
Lordsburg
Lordsburg Hospital
Pied
Bell for Baptist Church Belfry Push
The Sunday School and B Y P A of the Baptist Church voted to build a belfry and order a sweet toned bell to enhance the church’s appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Y. P. A. of the Baptist Church
Vote For School Bonds Unanimous Call
On a separate page this issue carries the official call for a bond election for School District No. 1 covering Lordsburg and the surrounding area. The editorial argues facilities have outgrown current buildings and urges a united, unanimous vote to fund necessary improvements with bonding firms ready to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Artist J. L. Carroll Deserving of Praise at Star Theatre
Bay City Michigan artist J. L. Carroll completed the curtains and scenery for the Star Theatre. Patrons and manager Robert Briel praise his attractively executed work and note Carroll also painted the Masonic Cathedral in Bay City. He enjoys the sunshine country and promotes New Mexico as a booster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Star Theatre
J. L. Carroll
Bay City
Michigan
Robert Briel
Carroll
Masonic Cathedral
Sunshine Country
North
Menico
Steins Current Events and Town Gossip Lampoon
A satirical roundup mocks local and national doings with jokes about politics law sports and society. The column jokes about “giddy girls and dandy dudes” and references to the Senate Supreme Court taxes and Ritter's Rippings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete
School Cupid Strikes as Helen Halfen Marries Archie Spain
A ceremony at the Methodist parsonage tied Miss Helen G Halfen to Archie Spain. The couple plans to settle at the Hill residence corner Main and Fourth. Spain is employed in the S P roundhouse force.
New Tex-La Power Co Manager Named Prugle
R B Prugle named local manager for Tex La Power Co from Silver City plant. He and wife move to Lordsburg today from Deming and are welcomed in the community. The Fort Bayard and Central area now receive light and power from the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tex-La, Power Co
Fr. B. Prugle
Silver City
Fort Bayard
Central
Purgle
Deming
Lordsburg
Engineer C. H. James Lands Mine Outlook
Engineer C. H. James and associate N. A. Fuller formed a New Mexico mining corporation after a California trip. James reports rising mining interest in the region and, with partner Mp Paller, has set permanent headquarters. They have acquired one of two properties and seek more to build a major producer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WH. James
N. A. Fuller
Rmming Corporation
New Mexico
California
James
Mp Paller
Mining and geology fuel Britain's solvent strength
The piece argues mining is essential to national solvency and criticizes underfunded geology in New Mexico. It cites a reported gold bearing dike in Northern Canada, predicts a gold rush, highlights Hidalgo County mineral belts, laments charity failure after accidents, and urges a health tourist hotel to boost publicity and economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
New Mexico
Inny Hidalgo County
Church expands seating with twenty four new pews
Large crowds at the Baptist Church force better arrangements. Mr Heather to build twenty four pews rapidly to provide comfort for the growing congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Heather
Meetings At Middle Animas Rev C V Williams Leads Series
Reverend C V Williams conducts meetings at Middle Animas as the community develops into a fine civic area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle Animas
C. V. Williams
Rin Tin Tin to Visit Lordsburg This Week
Rin Tin Tin will appear Thursday and Friday evenings as part of a film shoot in Lordsburg. Manager Ariel is credited for securing one of cinema's top dog actors who recently passed through town for the cast, widely praised for intelligence among canine performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ariel
Rin Tin Tin
Lordsburg
Court House Construction Advances Amid Rain
Contractor Heather directs daily labor on the court house site as steel jail cells go into the basement birch walls rise and metal window frames are installed. The workmen press ahead to create a courthouse to be proud of.
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Heather
Court House
DONT DELAY INCOME PAN
Tax filing deadlines and rates for 1926 income taxes are outlined. Single filers with net income 1500 or more, married couples with 5000 or more, and anyone with gross income over 4000 must file with the collector by March 15 or in quarterly installments. Penalities include fines and imprisonment for failure or fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Marvel
Pardoned: Howard Chenowth after 1905 murder conviction
Howard Chenowth, imprisoned for second degree murder in Grant county in 1905, escaped to Brazil and lived there with a wife and five children. Governor Dillon granted clemency on the recommendation of judge Colin Neblett and local lawmakers. The case involved jurors and an older codefendant who aided the crime. the victim’s family favored clemency. Chenowth’s elderly ill mother seeks to see him.
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Howard Chenowth
Grant County
Brazil
Dillon
Colin Neblett
J. F Woodbury
Frank Vesely
Chenowth
State Teachers College
Silver City
Gila Project Seeks Permits for 50000 H P Power Plants
An Associated Press dispatch reports TH Woods seeks a preliminary permit for five storage reservoirs and power plants on the Gila river in Hidalgo and Grant counties New Mexico. He plans 1000 horsepower for mining and smelting and public utilities. The Oct filing was rejected due to a conflict with an Alum corporation permit later cancelled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington Dispatch
Gila River
Hidalgo
Grant Counties
New Mexico
Federal Power Commission
TH. TH. Woods
Woods
American Alum Corporation
Dobby” Woods
Goegetter
Moore Discusses E P Children’s Home At Methodist Service
Victor C Moore once a renowned southwest criminal lawyer spoke at the Methodist Sunday School and preached at eleven, outlining the growth of the Fa Vaso Children’s Home from a small start to a regional benefit. He shared insights on how America's wealthy business leaders support religion and religious institutions, noting broad generosity among the wealthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor ©. Moore
Southwest
Fa Vaso
Inet
America
Allison Replaces Holloway in Local Office
Mrs Holloway resigns from her post and Mrs Halph H Allison is appointed to fill the position. Allison also serves as notary public, with the change noted in official records at the law offices of Attorney A W Morningstar in Mogordo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Morningstar
Morningstar
J. L. Holloway
Texas- Louisiana Power Company
Alamogordo
Southwest
Holloway
McEvoy
Jeffus
Clement
B. H. Cross
J. 1. Holloway
Grapher
A.W. Morningstar
Halph H Allison
Women Club Notes On Influence Of Mire At Meeting
The Woowns Cheb met at the Club rooms on March 7 at 3 o clock with Presdent Mim Banke Auvetin in the chair. Mire Glenn Toes chaired the committee on Muete aid Art read a paper on The Influence of Mire on the Child by the Home. After business refreshments were served by Mix J. Conner and Mere. Fred Gilman, Mix J. A. Nicholson Corresponding Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woowns Cheb
Presdent
Mim Banke Auvetin
Mire
Glenn Toes
Chaiman
Mix
Conner
Mere
Fred Gilman
J. A. Nicholson
Bank Directors Meet Under Regular Schedule
The directors of the old reliable bet National held their regular meeting Tuesday with President Hilfer from J Paso and director Coon from Deming. McGrath from Silver City Walker from Willcox and Perry from Steins attended, with Hoss and Reynolds completing the quota. Vice President Moir was absent, remaining in Banta Ve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reliable Bet National
Hilfer
J Paso
HULES GO TO YUMA
Me A Bible, a respected member of PF, will relocate to Yuma with his son Jim and two daughters Alberta and May soon. The move reflects the frequent relocations seen in railroad work as crews transfer locations quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PF New
Yuma
Jim
Alberta
May
Plant a Tree and Flowers Planted This Spring
The article notes a large number of trees planted for shade and fruit this year along with springtime flowers being set out, highlighting community greenery efforts.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Will Rogers
R.A. Egon
Lunt
Gruell
BIG Pearson Ranch
Steins
Ren
Senate
U. S. Supreme Court
Frank WeWerk
Ritters
R. B. Prugle
Tex-La. CO
C. H. James
Great Britain
England
Cieologiats
el Paso
Bulzer
New York
Hidalgo County
Frank W. Parker
Santa Fe New Mexican
Gila
V. C. Moore
E. P. Children’s Home
Allison
Mrs. Holloway
Meri
Hules
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