Scout Court of Honor Held in Lordsburg
Hidalgo District Boy Scout Court of Honor held its Spring Court of Honor on Monday, March 27, in Lordsburg. Robert Barrett presided as scouts across ranks earned and received class badges, Life Awards, and badge pins for Troops 120, 191, and 123. Plans for Cub Kite contest and Camporee were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hidalgo
Boy Scout
Lordsburg
Robert Barrett
RV. Traylor
Johnvist
Keith Johnston
Homer Ward
Jerry Jones
Roy Melu Jr
Bill Short
Irch
Alex Salaiz
St. Joseph's
Ich
Chandler Davids
Hidalgo Dist
Mortenson
Jamboree
Zack Phite
el Paso
High Winds Sweep Rural Area With Sand and Snow
A 68 mile an hour windstorm battered the region last Saturday sending sand into crevices and obscuring the sun. Winds eased at sunset as rain and wet snow began, with intermittent snowfall through the night settling dust and bringing relief to the dry countryside.
Progressive Party Candidates For City Election
Charles C. Martin seeks a two year term as mayor on the Progressive ticket in the city election scheduled for Tuesday April 4. Other Progressive candidates include Ben Cochran Ward 1 alderman four year term Ben R. Myers Ward 2 alderman four year term W Ted White Ward 3 alderman four year term Lawrence Medina Ward 3 alderman three year term B M Billy Kimbley Ward 4 alderman four year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Party
Charles C. Martin
Ben Cochran
Ben R. Myers
Ted) White
Lawrence Medina
B. M
Billy) Kimbley
Southwestern Island Tourist Association organized
The new Southwestern Island Tourist Association plans to advertise the region from El Paso to Chihuahua City with headquarters in El Paso. Lordsburg seeks 1,500 to join. about 750 collected so far. Aimed at boosting travel, new business, and regional prominence, with a story in preparation for the association folder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Comerce
Lloyd Bloodorth
el Paso
Chamber of Commerce
Electric Service and Appliance Co
Railroad Cafe
Myers Motel
Wesley Freeburg
R. V. Traylor
P. F. Morales
Leo Cohen
R. B. Ownby
Merle Horzmann
Tex Bass
Yucca Motor Co
Powell Plumbing Co
la Fiesta Cafe
H. J. Rolfe
Mrs
Lola Jones
Western Sales Co
J. R. Bradford
R. J. Bare
Filming Around Cave Creek Ranch For Paramount Western
Local residents witnessed a western filming at AVA ranch near Cave Creek canyon. Stars Mona Freeman Alan Ladd and Charles Bickford finished scenes and headed to Globe for more. Cast and crew included Peter Hansen Robert Keith Tom Tully John Butler Jimmie Dundee George Lewis Pat Lane director Rudy Mate producer Hugh Brown publicity Bill Cunningham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount
Ava Ranch
Cave Creek Canyon
Betn
Hollywood
Mona Freeman
Alan Ladd
Charles Bickford
Globe
Montana
Max Brand
Texas
Rio Grande
el Paso
Peter Hansen
Robert Keith
Tom Tully
John Butler
Jimmie Dundee
George Lewis
Pat Lane
Rudy Mate
Mr. Coleman
Mel Epstein
Hugh Brown
Don English
Bill Cunningham
Lordsburg
S. E. Allen
Coronado and Palace
James Allen
Dick Allen
Carolyn
Allens
Culberson Elected Vice President at Cattlemen's Convention
Sherwood Culberson, from the Duncan highway ranch, was elected vice president of the Cattlemen's Association during the New Mexico Cattlemen's convention in Albuquerque. He chaired the General Resolutions committee. George A. Godfrey of Animas also attended and served on the Nominating committee. Mrs. Godfrey accompanied him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherwood Culberson
Duncan Highway
New Mexico
Injured Child Improves
Jeppy Jones aged 14 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Jones, is recovering after a fall on a cement walk last week. His eyebrow suffered a bad cut requiring seven stitches at the time of the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeppy
Rattlesnake Killed In Cave Creek Canyon
Glenn Issacson of Rancho Risco killed a large rattlesnake with 11 rattles in Cave Creek Canyon. It is the first rattler seen there this year, unusual for this early date. Last year rattlers were numerous, with 17 killed on Reeduna ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portal
Glenn Issacson
Rancho Risco
Reeduna Ranch
Greater Lordsburg Candidates For City Election
Greater Lordsburg’s slate includes Alan Koff and several aldermen. J H Jim Kinkema Ward 1 for 4 years, Albert Hill Ward 2 for 4 years, Harry Scofield Ward 3 for 4 years, Cassie Martinez Ward 3 for 2 years, Fausto Noce Ward 4 for 4 years in the April 4 city vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Koff
Greater Lordsburg
J. H
Jim) Kinkema
Albert Hill
Harry Scofield
Cassie Martinez
Fausto Noce
Southern Pacific Safety Program At Lordsburg
Southern Pacific hosted about 500 Lordsburg grade and high school students and 250 employees and guests at Lordsburg high school. W Roach and D A Doyle led safety films and a meeting with talks by P D Robinson and W R Adair. The evening program included a band, a Fourth grade performance, a Technicolor movie, and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific Company
Lordsburg
Lordsburg High School
W. Roach
Los Angeles
D. A. Doyle
Fl Paso
Doyle
P. D. Robinson
Rio
W. R. Adair
Rio Grande
el Paso
Roach
Wilson School
Thelma Ross
Mr. Doyle
W.E. Britton
R. D. Spence
New Ruling On Age Rule For School Athletes
Principal Roy Melugin, vice president of District 4, announces that state schools voted to adjust the age eligibility rule for high school athletes. The new rule allows players under twenty if turning 19 after August 31, except for 1950 51, with a phased start to September 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Melugin
Vicce
High School Athletic Association
Chack
Jackson Sells Feed Store to David Warren Jr
FE. N. Jackson owner of the Jackson Feed store at 1004 East 2nd street has sold the business and home to David Warren Jr of Separ. The deal closed March 22, 1950. Warren is known in Hidalgo county and taught Veterans on the Farm Training course. The Jacksons plan visits to Phoenix Arizona and Wichita Falls Texas and may relocate nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. N. Jackson
Jackson
East 2Nd St
David Warren, Jr
Separ
Warren
Hidalgo County
Phoenix
Ariz
Wichita Falls
Texas
Harold Hough
Kite Contest Postponed to Sunday at Municipal Airport
The Cub Scout kite flying contest is postponed to Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock due to last Sundays weather. Cub Scouts from Grant Luna and Hidalgo districts will participate at the municipal airport. The Tri district contest will also be held at the airport on Sunday April 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munipicel
Grant
Luna
Hidalgo
Mrs Pearl Huber Spends Moon Day in El Paso
Mrs Pearl Huber spent Monday in El Paso for undisclosed reasons, staying overnight and returning the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Huber
el Paso
Temperature Readings From Southern Pacific Railroad
The report lists daily high temperatures for March 24 to March 30 with readings of 81, 78, 54, 62, 75, 79, and 80 degrees. Framing notes indicate the data were recorded at the railroad site in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific Railroad
Also Mentioned on This Page
Istrict Committee
Iiland Tourist Association
Cattlemen’s Association
Southern Pacific
Gayle DeVilbiss
Morenci, Ariz
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