Boy Scouts Hold District Court of Honor Meeting
Scouts honored at City Hall Lords on March 2 with awards for Merit Badges and advancements. Allen Johnson joined Troop 121. Jimmy Fedrick to receive late awards. Philmont Scout Camp film shown and praised as a premier BSA site donated by Waite Phillips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
District Court
Lords
Harles Jenkins
Bill Oliver
Immy Hall
Ewing
Fuller
Ommy Ewan
Iph Crag
Aul Soto
Harry Rosenstein
H. Vearle Payne
Earl McKeehan
Allen Johnson
Philmont Scout Camp
Tom J. Mayfield
Boy Scouts of America
Waite Phillips
Alton Powell
Advancement
Powell
Philmont Boy Scout Camp
United States
New Mexico
Rainbow Meeting Welcomes Eastern Star Guests
Louise Rouse joins the Rainbow Girls in a Tuesday Rainbow meeting with Star of David themed decor. Visitors from Nebraska Missouri and local OES members attend as Mrs Kerr and Mrs Jones host refreshments, while Mr. and Mrs. Willis Lacy and daughter are noted as attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Rouse
Order of the Rainbow
Masonic Lodge
Thedsburg
Rainbow Girls
Nebraska
Missouri
Willis Lacy
Jon Kerr
Troy Jones
Kerr
Jones
Fort Knox Graduates From Armored School Signal Department
Fort Knox Kentucky marks the graduation of radio operators by the Armored School Communication Department. Private Al Barbara Lopez and other graduates join armored units to support field maneuvers using Morse code and radio sets. General Robinett oversees the program as one of eight components of the school. Dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Earle rt at 701 South Pryor Street. Lordsburg Womans Club schedules a monthly card party March 18 to benefit the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Knox
Kentucky
Department of Armored School
al Barbara Lopez
Guadalupe B. Lopez
Shure
United Tes
Maith Armored School
Armoraiders
Wilian
R. M. Robinett
C. B. Austin
Earle Rt
South Pyraid Street
Lordsburg Womans Club
Red
Oss
Mrs Wood and Mrs Shelly Return From Hot Springs Stay
Mrs George Wood and Mrs Artha Shelly have returned after a two week visit to Hot Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wood
Mrsartha Shelly
Hotprings
Mrs Warry Rosenstein Visits Father-In-Law in Fort Worth
Mrs Warry Rosenstein travels to Fort Worth to visit her father in law Maurice Eppstein and their children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warry Rosenstein
Fort Worth
Maurice Eppstein
Victory Garden Debuts at Power Plant Grounds
The Communicator reports Lordsburg celebrates a Victory Garden at the power plant. Mary Hall and town workers, aided by a team of mules and a plow, break ground amid talk of 20 foot tomato plants and oddities like two yolk eggs from Donald Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Communicator
Community Public Service Company
C. P
Lordsburg
Mary Hall
Victory Garden
Elbert Coursey
Sidney Watson
Sparhetti
Donald Johnson
Donald
Wednesday Sewing Club Meeting Notes
The Wednesday Sewing Club met with Mrs. Elbert Coursey. Members present included Mrs. L Robinson Mrs. Donald Johnson Mrs. James Lasalle Mrs. G P Jeffus Mrs. P M Chase Mrs. Harry Chase and Miss Ima Fair ly. Mrs. Helen Green was a priest?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert Coursey
L Robinson
Donald Johnson
James Lasalle
G. P. Jeffus
P. M. Chase
Harry Chase
Ima Fairly
Helen Green
Wednesday Bridge Club Meets at Hotel Hidalgo
The Wednesday Bridge Club convened with Mrs. Nat Gammon at the Hotel Hidalgo. Attending were Mrs. S. E. Allen, Mrs. C. B. Austin, Mrs. R. E. Buvens, Mrs. Harold Rolfe, and Mrs. W. F. Winters, with guests Mrs. H. H. Bryant and Mrs. L. E. Wimple joining for the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat Gammon
Hotel Hidalgo
S. E. Allen
C. B. Austin
R. E. Buvens
Harold Rolfe
W. F. Winters
H .H. Bryant
L. E. Wimple
Mavericks ofp with a big bang
Last Thursday scouts issued spring football equipment to about 36 eager boys. Eleven lettermen return from last year while seventh and eighth graders show promise for next season. The team plans spring practice to build fundamentals and physical development, starting with a scrimmage against the Nunean Wildcats on March 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Munoz
Douglas Rade
Tommy Ewan
Richie Barela
Jose Sanchez
Melvin Belmear
Ralph Craig
David Morelos
Pat M. Flores
Juan Guzman
Joe Federick
Emilio Mora
Frank Daily
Carlos Hernandez
Jim
Jack Ewing
Celso Sanchez
Glen Ray Martin
Joe Flores
Bill Oliver
Rosy Nava
Jimmy Hall
Arthur Richins
Jesus Estrada
Gilbert Mora
Francisco Chavez
Richard Grijalva
Mike Gutierrez
Raul Arana
Gene McDonald
Joaquin Gonzales
Charles Stephens
Tele Pi Martinez
Ernest Spurgeon
Jimmy Love Fedrick
Billie Don Browning
Jesua Estrada
Rosario Nava
Toe Fedrick
Richard Barela
Ralph Crate
Hava
Atvaction
Haven
Nunean Wildcats
Temple couple guests of Temple hosts
Mr and Mrs Wardell Creamer of Temple Texas were guests of Mr and Mrs R B Ownby Monday. Mr Creamer is a brother of the former Miss Buelah Creamer now Mrs Tom Card who for years was linotype operator on the Liberal staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wardell Creamer
Temple
Texas
R. B. Ownby
Creamer
Buelah Creamer
Tom Card
The
Liberal
Mrs Mae Bristol Wishes Thanks After Hospital Stay
Mrs Mae Bristol convalescing from a major operation has returned to Hotel Hidalgo and appreciates the many flowers sent by friends during her illness. She desires to thank everyone for the kindness shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Bristol
Hotel Hidalgo
New Mexicans in the War portraits Ensign Gauthier and Sgt Dunagan
The February New Mexico Magazine features portraits of Ensign Felix Gauthier Jr and Sgt Damon Dunagan son of Mr and Mrs Walter Dunagan. The Sergeant is a Japanese prisoner in the Philippines and the Ensign serves on the eastern seaboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico Magazine
Felix Gauthier, Jr
Damon Dunagan
Walter Dunagan
Philippines
Music Club Dinner Delights Mrs Thelma Ross Hosts
Mrs Thelma Ross entertained the Music Club at dinner on Tuesday evening. Attendees included Dr and Mrs C B Austin, Mrs Emma Scofield, Mr and Mrs Nat Gammon, Mrs Josephine Franklin, James Sumner and Glen Ross. An evening of music was enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Ross
C. B. Austin
Emma Scofield
Nat Gammon
Josephine Franklin
James Sumner
Glen Ross
N. and T. Club meeting at Mrs. Trimble home
The N. and T. Club met at the home of Mrs. George Trimble with Mrs. Charles Fuller as hostess. Present were Mrs. Poage, Mrs. Oxsheer, Mrs. Green, Mrs. Chase, Mrs. Trimble and Mrs. Harry Chase. Guests included Mrs. Hanner, Mrs. Wells and Mrs. Kipp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. and
T. Club
George Trimble
Charles Fuller
F. R. Poage
W.E. Oxsheer
A. L. Green
5. Chase
Harry Chase
May Hanner
Olivia Wells
Rex Kipp
Monday Bridge Club Meets at Lasalle Home
The Monday Night Bridge Club gathered at the home of Mrs. James Lasalle with hostesses and guests present. Members included Miss Helen Chase Miss Nancy Chase Mrs. Hazel Chase Miss Bess Johnston Mrs. Helen Robertson Mrs. Bertha Koff Mrs. Emma Scofield Mrs. Myrl Pierce Mrs. Floy Hudson and hostess Mrs. Helen Green. Guest Mrs. Virginia Lasalle attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Green
James Lasalle
Helen Chase
Nancy Chase
Hazel Chase
Bess Johnston
Helen Robertson
Bertha Koff
Emma ‘Scofield
Myrl Pierce
Floy Hudson
Virginia Lasalle
Dinn ed and Theatre Party Hosted by Churchill
Major and Mrs. W. P. Churchill hosted a dinner Wednesday at the Hotel Hidalgo honoring Capt. and Mrs. Larsen. Guests included Col. Carvorth and several couples, with spring colors adorning the dining room. After dinner the group attended a theatre show together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major
Freeman McWhorter
L. B. Robinson
Geo. P. Jeffus
J. R. Poindexter
Larsen
Society Wedding Attended by Conder Couple
Dr and Mrs H H Conder traveled to Las Cruces to attend a society wedding for former Lordsburg girl Miss Shirley Henslee to Captain Wood of Fort Bliss. The ceremony took place at the Womack home with the Presbyterian pastor officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Conder
Las Cruces
Lordsburg
Shirley Henslee
Captain Wood
Fort Bliss
Womack
Presbyterian Church
Church and service schedule for local congregations
The notice lists church activities for the Church of Christ, Methodist, and Assembly of God. It provides service times, sermon topics, Sunday School hours, and midweek meetings with pastors named Percy E. Krewson Franklin R. Poage and Orville W. Gilbert. A cordial welcome to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ Corner of
Fifth and Pyramid
Percy E. Krewson
Assembly OF God Church
Hidalgo Garage
Orville W. Gilbert
Christ Church announces services in La Cruces NM
Rev George Wood Vicar and B H Keyes lay leader conduct Sunday services at 7 80 p m in the Woman's Club building La Cruces All are welcome with alternating speakers each week The notice invites parishioners to attend in the Episcopal church community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Keyes
Woman's Club
St Joseph Church Masses and rites notice
Rev. F. M. Grive pastor schedules Sunday Masses at nine for English and ten for Spanish speakers. Confessions heard Saturday evening. Cathedral study grades schedule Thursday and Friday after school with Saturday 4 30 p m for older students.
Baptist Church Service Schedule with Pastor H. T. Ray
The notice lists services at the Baptist Church led by Pastor H. T. Ray. Sunday worship at 11 a.m. Training Union at 6:30 p.m. evening sermon at 7:30 p.m. Midweek service Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. All are invited.
Church Notices for Sunday Services and Meetings
Church of the Nazarene announces Sunday School at 9 45 a m morning worship at 11 a m N Y P meets at 6 30 p m and prayer meeting is held Wednesdays at 7 30 p m Everyone welcome from Pastor Wiley Whitt and church members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Young People’s C. A
Church OF the Nazarene
Wiley Whitt
N. Y
Knights of Pythias Growth in New Mexico Puts Faith in 1944
Pyramid Lodge No. 23 adds about thirty new members and reinstatements this month. Five first rank and eight page rank members were initiated at recent meetings. Grand Chancellor Dr. Paul V. Wynn awarded a War Bond to the lodge achieving its quota. Earle Kerr, Santa Fe tax official, and his wife attended, pledging further Pythian expansion as 1944 moves forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyramid Lodge No. 23
Knights of Pythias
Paul V. Wynn
Pyramid 23
Earle Kerr
Income Tax Divis
Ion
Bureau of Revenue
Santa Fe
Earle
Grand Lodge
Sylvia Kerr
Pythian Sisters
New Mexico
Jack Heather
Pyramid 24
Pyramid No
H. T. Ray
First Baptist Church
Mill Accident Claims Life of Juan Contreras
Juan Contreras, a reliable Indian Metals Company mill worker, was fatally injured last Thursday night while oiling machinery. He stuck his head into a radioly revovting part and was instantly killed. The funeral was held Sunday at the Catholic church with Rev. F. M. Grive officiating. Burial followed in Shakespeare cemetery. He left four sons, three serving in the Armed Forces, and was praised as a gifted penman and amateur artist by Claude Fuller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juan Contreras
Fluorspar
F. M. Grive
Jack Heather
Shakespeare Cemetery
Juan
Claude Fuller
Edwin Brown Visits Home From Camp Peary
Edwin Brown C M 2 c from Camp Peary Virginia arrived home for a short family visit. A surprise one o clock luncheon followed Sunday church services at Mrs Bishop's home with about thirty adults and eight children. After dinner games and singing led by Miss Lucy Gass at the piano, Brown will depart Saturday for his post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Brown
C. M
Camp Peary
Virginia
Lt Nicholson's Address Shared for Service Members
A request for Lt John A Nicholson 2nd Lt P A U 5318 APO 433 care Postmaster New York City NYW was fulfilled with his forwarding address listed for contact and mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Nicholson
Care
New York City
N. YW
War Obligation Appeal for Red Cross Support
Public appeal urges all citizens to meet war obligation by giving to the Red Cross. Emphasizes many boys defend freedom and calls for gifts of one hundred dollars or more where possible, with smaller contributions welcomed. Encourages meeting the solicitor with a smile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Surprise Birthday Party for Lucile Richins
On March 5 a surprise party celebrated Lucile Richins turning nine. Parents Mr and Mrs Geo Richins hosted with cake punch and jello. Guests included Mary Lou Brown Betty Bradford Sherrill Hill Lucinda Payne Marylin Kuykendall Ruth Payne Nancy Harwood Mark David Bowman Larry Claude Lytle Vern Payne Lineer Richins Robert Kenneth Gilmore and the guest of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucile Richins
Geo
Richins
Mary Lou Brown
Betty Bradford
Sherrill Hill
Lucinda Payne
Marylin Kuykendall
Ruth Payne
Nancy Harwood
Mark
David Bowman
Larry
Claude Lytle
Vern Payne
Lineer Richins
Robert
Kenneth Gilmore
N. M. Soldier Visits Alaska Chamber of Commerce
Pvt. Gilbert Cureton of the Quartermaster Corps Alaska, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ros B. Cureton, spent a brief furlough with the Chamber of Commerce. He noted colder weather there than in New Mexico and spoke of nearly two years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Pvt
Gilbert Cureton
Ros B. Cureton
Quartermaster Corps
Alaska
New Mexico
Union Sunday School of Lordsburg May 1896 Records
A pioneer Union Sunday School minutes from Lordsburg New Mexico recount officers Protem B B Ownby and M Q Hardin, teaching staff, and class assignments. It notes quorum, quarterly reports, May 17 1896 collection of 3.75, and May 24 1906 adjournment. later September 27 1896 quarter totals show 20 Sundays 676 pupil attendance 30.65 collections and 21.16 literature expense with 9.60 in treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eula Ownby
Pioneer Union
Nora Ow
John T. Muir
Lordaburg
New Mexico
Lordsburg Union
Protem
B. B. Ownby
M. Q. Hardin
Dora Kerr
Anna Ownby
Ivy Chenowth
BD. W. Clair
Mionila
Addie Puller
Mary Chenowth
Mra
Nora Ownby
Cnfant
A. M. Ownby
Union Bundey
Lordsburg
Treasury
Local Pilot Carl Dunlap Visits Home After Travel
Lt. Carl Dunlap, traveling from California Aviation Field to Houston, paused for a day or two this week to visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. K. T. Dunlap and other friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Dunlap
California Aviation Field
Houston
K. T. Dunlap
Land Office Business in Santa Me Driving Oil Leases
Claude E Wood heads the State Land Office leasing division. The agency collected 3,555,000 last year and projects 4,800,000 this year mainly from oil leases. Mrs Wood and their small son accompany Claude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Me
Claude E Wood
State Land Office
Lordsburg Hidalgo Library Board Receives February Shelf Additions
The Lordsburg Hidalgo Library board met last Monday with Mrs Velx Gauthier presiding. February new books include Hungry Will Soaring Wings Liberty Street Double Quick Cooking Costume Book Indians Today Indian Tales For Little Works Corporal Carey Silver Chief Valiant Bambi Seven Strange Clues Ghost Parade Yellow Phantom Clue In the Jewel Lox Message In the Hollow Oak. Members present were Mrs Pearl Gauthier Mrs Berta Rountree Mia Mathilde Johnson and Mrs Hazel Ewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg-Hidalgo
Mra. Vel'x Gauthier
Hungry Will
Corporal Carey
Silver Chief
Valiant
Pearl Gauthier
Berta Rountree
Mia. Mathilde Johnson
Hazel Ewing
Son Born to Lt and Mrs Ball in El Paso Hospital
A son weighing six pounds was born March 6 at Southwestern General Hospital in El Paso to Lt. and Mrs. John Ball. Lt Ball is serving in the European battle zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ball
Southwestern General Hospital
Fei Paso
Ball
Legion Ball Aims to Fund Soldier’s Bulletin Board
The American Legion and Auxiliary hold a Ta Fiesta this Saturday night, March 18, with proceeds directed to enlarging the Soldier's Bulletin Board on the courthouse lawn. This event marks Soldiers Year activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion
Jack Heather
Legion Auxiliary
Court House
Gasoline Rationing Alert Warns of Black Market Surge
H L Galles urges civilians to curb gasoline black market activity as 1944 war needs require 40 percent of supply for Armed Forces. OPA program starts March 6 1944 with checks on ration book holders and hearings for unendorsed coupons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Galles
OPA
Bowles
Bridal Shower Honors Mrs. Charles Walter March 2
A bridal shower for the bride Mrs. Charles Walter was hosted by Misses Mary Hall Lea Rae Richins and Barbara Meeks. A musical program followed by gift opening and refreshments featured many friends sending numerous gifts to the bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Walter
Mary Hall
Lea Rae Riehins
Barbara Meeks
Mesdames Emaling Richards
Carl Lehman
Albert Hill
John Bradford
Harry Chase
BE. C. Payne
D. J. McFate
HM. A. Gordon
Opal Hunt
Grace Wright
Ayne Fuller
Leta Harwood
Thomas Mayfield
Moselle Messecar
Cecelia Fedriick
Woodrow Hammond
Orson Richina
Rebecca Sanders
Johnnine Hammond
Maggie McNutt
Glen Morrill
W. T Gale
Carl Gale
Ethel Richins
George Richina
Mra. Hammond
Maurine Thygerson
McKinney
Ena Walter
Codding
Rachel Riching
Rosemund Cueto
Lois Ewing
Anna Beth Ewing
Mary Louise Noce
Rachel Noce
Faye McDonald
Hetty Reynolds
Rebecca Cray
Margaret Bradberry
Lola Hernandez
Pearl McCants
Violet Gilmore
Thelma Richins
Victoria Hernandez
Ellen Williams
Dorthey Williams
Katherine Frazier
Nokia Reetor
Berneta Hendrix
Doris Coughlin
Velma Hill
Mildred Hill
Anna Mae Hammond
Mary Broun
Bow
Jesnen
Yucca Council Seeks Help for Sun and Post Day Rooms
The Yucca Council Committee of Hidalgo county appeals for aid for the Post Day Room and Sun Room at the Cargo. The Missionary Society of the Baptist church plans support, Mrs. W. P. Churchill has improved the Sun Room, but help is still needed for the Nurses Quarters sitting room. Interested organizations should contact Mrs. L. B. Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yucca Council Committee
Hidalgo County
The
Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
W. P. Churchill
L. B. Robinson
Wet reception for Earle Kerr ends with accidental splash
Earle Kerr chief of the Income Tax Division visits with friend Chip Pierce. A burn blister on Chips hand ruptured, soaking Kerr with a face shower as they greeted. The moment drew a laugh as the reunion continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle Kerr
Bureau of Revenue
Note of Appreciation for Railroading Book Gift
The secretary of the Chamber of Commerce expresses deep appreciation to John D Mason for a copy of Railroading From the Head End by Kip Farrington Jr. The book is described as one of the most interesting railroad books published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
John D Mason
Kip Farrington, Jr
Engagement Announcements From Freeman McWhorter Family
The Freeman McWhorter family hosts an informal Womans Club reception announcing engagements. Mary Jo McWhorter to Lt. Paul Croan and Verna B to Billy M. Kimbley are the couples, with June and late summer wedding plans. The event featured spring basket decorations, live music, and guests from Arizona, California, and Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman McWhorter
Crowa
John Croan
San Francisco
California
Marana Army Air Base
Tuenon
Arizona
Douglas Alr Field
Verna B
Radford School
el Paso
Lordsburg School
Lordsburg
Kimbley
Clara Kimbley
American School of
Arb Instruments
Los Angeles
McWhorter
J. R. Poindexter
Basil Giles
J. R. Bradford
L. R. Jones Jr
Mis
Alice Anderson
Keeter
Carl Frymire
Mia
Tom Linvlle
Silver City
Pauline Fernold
Fort Worth
Texas
Mica Petty Blatt Nanelas
Mise Judith Gillfillen
Monene Tilmore
John Pence
T Nvie
Miscourt
A. P
USO Hostesses Named for Week Including Mrs Brooks and Mrs Richards
The schedule lists hostesses for the coming week. Sunday features Mrs Homer Brooks, Monday hosts include Mrs Roy, Mrs H G Rowntree and Mrs Kipp, Tuesday and Thursday are closed, Wednesday has Mrs Mattie Conner, Friday includes Mrs A A Richards and Mrs Ena Walter, and Saturday features Mrs S J Heather and Mrs W W Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Brooks
Roy
H. G. Rowntree
ReRx Kipp
Mattie Conner
A. A. Richards
Ena Walter
J. Heather
W. W. Scott
Cloverdale Residents Visit Local Figures Abroad
Cloverdale locals Mr and Mrs Ben Robertson and Mr and Mrs Doak Heard with Mesdames Pascoe and Ellison were in town this week. Mrs Robertson presented special friends with photographs during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Robertson
Doak Heard
Mesdames Pascoe and
Ellison
Cloverdale
Robertson
Sreup Pictures
Also Mentioned on This Page
Church of Christ
Earl McKvehan
Scout
Rainbow Meeting
RADIO
Wednesday Bridge Club
Mavericks
RAY War Bonds
Bible School
the Methodist Church
Franklin R. Poage
Aall
Christ Church
Laas Cruces
Vicar
Sgt
Keyes
Knights of
Pythias
Nicholson
N. M
Union Sunday School
Library News
Legion Ball
Yucca Council
USO
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