FFA Dairy and Livestock Teams Shine at Southwestern Contest
In Hatch and Las Cruces the FFA dairy team placed first overall with Rey earning second in judging and Tommy De Vil sixth. Meats and poultry also placed, with high individual honors by Dick De Shazo and others. The district contest saw five teams finish fifth or better and state judging was set for April 3–4 at New Mexico State University with five local members named to crops meats soils and livestock judging squads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatch
March
Rey
Tommy de Vil
Jimmy Morris
Animas
Billy Hudg- Tenney
Jerry Veck
Las Cruces
Tommy McCants
Miller
Johnny Johns
Dick de Shazo
Leo Doz
Buddy Richins
Dill
FFA
Jim
Las Cruat State University
Imas
Billy Darnell
Harold Denis
Johnny Browning
Regney
Tommy de Vilbiss
Morris
Sam Ianey
Billy Hudgens
Paul
Leo Domin
McCants
Bill Miller
Johnston
Contest Barker
Harold de
Army Exhibit Shows U S Progress From 1775 in Lordsburg
U S Army exhibit detailing its history from 1775 to the present will visit Lordsburg for one day at High Way 70 and 80. SFC Kayser promotes the display as a call to former soldiers and new recruits, with World War II documents and future Army fields on view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Lordsburg
Odels
Europe
Pacific
Texas
Koansas
Oklahoma
S/FC Kayser
Tures
Selections for Twelfth Annual Girls' State Now Underway
The 12th annual New Mexico Girls' State selects 258 girls for next summer. Brochures and materials go to 105 New Mexico schools. The event at the University of New Mexico runs June 14 to 21 with Mrs. Harry Gilmore directing. The program teaches citizenship by simulating federal, city, and state governments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
American Legion Auxiliary Department of New Mexico
University of New Mexico
Harry Gilmore
Artesia
Film The Accused Shown at Lordsburg PTA Meeting
The Lordsburg PTA will hold its regular meeting at the high school at 7 30 p m on April 6. A 28 minute film The Accused starring Loretta Young about obscene literature will be shown. Sponsored by the State PTA Council, attendees are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg Pta
Loretta Young
PTA Council
Cotton Day Set For April 17 in Lordsburg
The Lordsburg Chamber of Commerce and New Mexico College specialists sponsor Cotton Day on Friday April 17. A noon meal is free for farmers and families. Door prizes will be offered by local merchants and a public fashion show is planned. Details to be printed in the next Lordsburg Liberal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
New Mexico College For
Lordsburg Liberal
Lordsburg
Drive-In Theatre Opens Sunday With Four Day Schedule
Mrs Ralph Smith announced the drive in theatre will open Sunday and Monday with Buchanan Rides Again starring Craig Stevens and Randolph Scott and short subjects. Show opens at 7 00 p m on Friday and Saturday April 3 and 4 Blaze of Noon will be shown. The drive in will be open Sunday Monday and Friday Saturday until school is out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Smith
Buchanan
Craig Stevens
Randolph Scott
Historical Society Organized in Lordsburg
The Old Grant County Historical Society is formed in Lordsburg with L. E. Gay as president, Robert Williams vice president, Fred Johnson custodian, and Jesse Austin secretary-treasurer. Meetings are on the first and third Fridays. The group aims to collect and preserve southwest New Mexico history through interviews, papers, letters and local materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old
Grant County Historical Society
Lordsburg
L. E. Gay
Robert Williams
Fred Johnson
Jesse Austin
New Mexico
Grant County
Hidalgo
Luna
Grant
Catron
Krueger Attends ERX Signalling School in Denver
Harry Krueger an installer for Mountain States Telephone Co. spent last week in Denver Colorado attending an ERX Signalling School held at the telephone company building. Mrs Krueger and children Richard and Billy visited her parents Mr and Mrs Dick Burrell in Phoenix during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Krueger
Mountain States Telephone Co
Denver
Coiro
Telephone Company
New Lettuce Processing Slab Bids Opened in Lordsburg
Bids for two concrete slabs for lettuce processing and car loading in Lordsburg were opened at a Chamber of Commerce meeting. H Bishop Lumber Co. was the low bidder awaiting lease confirmation from Southern Pacific Co. Funds were raised by popular subscription with multiple local contributors listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Chamber of Commerce
H. Bishop
John A. Johnson
George P. Jeffus
Harold Bishop
Q. T. DePaoli
Eagle Drug Co
Ralph Smith
E. J. Short
Rex Kipp
B. M. Kimbley
Leo F. Smith
The
Copper Inn
Earle Kerr
Leo Cohen
W. C Lawrence
H. W. Sefera
M.D. Community Public Service Co
Tom Shoon
Clem Pochela
Rh. B. Ownby
Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Co
Heather Gives Final March of Dimes Report
Hidalgo County treasurer Harber Heather released a final March of Dimes report showing 1749.50 raised after 178.45 in expenses. The drive included Coffees 76.60 Lordsburg Schools 631.51 Mothers' March 393.81 March of Dimes Cards 283.05 PRMGOS 207.80 Virden 195.97 Coin Collectors 122.81. Vic Reay and Heather thanked all donors and volunteers for their support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harber Heather
Hidalgo County
Lordsburg
Prmgos
Eine
Virden
Diel
OY Cine Dewas
Vic Reay
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mas Ffa
U.S. Army
Mobile
Arthur Shaw
PTA
Historical Society
ERX Signalling School
H. Bishon
Wesley Freeburg
Eugene Montague
Harold Scofield
Richard Dockum
C. L. Brown
Tom Wright
Clara Kimbley
J. D. Atkinson
B Perlman
M.D
Heather
Southern Pacific Railroad
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!