Commencement Set For May 21 At New High School
Commencement exercises at the Lords High School will be held in the new building on May 21 1953 at 8 00 p m Two special students Mrs Robert Harwood and Miss Payne will receive diplomas The address will be given by J Cloyd Miller of New Mexico West College Silver City President of the National Association Baccalaureate services will be held May 17 at 8 00 p m in the new high auditorium Rev Stewart William Hartfelter of the Press Church El Paso will deliver the sermon Music for both services will be directed by Brandt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lords High School
New High School
Robert Harwood
Stewart Illiam Hartfelter
Press Church
el Paso
Brandt
Hurley District Track Meet Sets Fourteen Records
Hurley district meet saw the track team place second by five points, finishing 48 to 43. Fourteen of seventeen events produced new records including broad jump, jump, and 180 yard low hurdles. the 440 yard relay team Angel Ruiz Pete Ruiz Jimmy Brand Don McAlister broke their own record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenteen
Lords
Angel i
Pete Ruiz
Jimmy Branad
Don McAlister
Investiture Ceremony for Troop No. 4 at Methodist Church
Members of Troop No. 4 held an investiture and fly up ceremony at the Methodist church on April 27. Caroline and Sharon Bowman were escorts, Janice Malott led with “Oh Beautiful Beer,” and candles were lit symbolizing each point of the Girl Scout Promise as they pledged to the flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toop No. 4
Methodist Church
Caroline
Sharon Bowman
Janice Malott
Bowman
Liberal adopts air lift for Animas distribution
The Liberal announces a new air delivery method to Animas and nearby areas to speed newspaper distribution. Paul operates the air lift delivering bundles to Animas postmaster Felix Gauthier, replacing previous El Paso train routing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberal
Animas
Paul
Felix Gauthier
Anmas
el Paso
Cub Scout Pack 120 Receives Awards
The Cub Scouts Pack 120 sponsored by the Methodist church met at the Legion Hall due to bad weather. A pot luck dinner followed by a 4 Court of Awards saw Reverend Brunner, Williams a Representative, and William N. Martin as Chairman. Den No 1 received Bob Cat awards for Bobby Joe Bivens, Harvey Glenn Martin, and Robert Mose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Legion Hall
Reverend Brunner
Williams
William N. Martin
Jessie L. Austin
Charles B. Foxworth
Martin
A. N. Smith
den Mo
Bob Cat
Cubs
Bobby Joe Bivens
Harvey Glenn Martin
Robert Mose
New Cafe Opens on U S Highway 80 in West Lordsburg
The 76 Hut cafe opened Saturday April 25 at the west end of town on Highway 80. Proprietor Mrs Ed Kyneston from Cotton City, with Mr Richard Dockum and staff including Mrs Walter McGraw and Nancy, plans 24 hour service in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Highway 80
West Lordsburg
Richard Dockum
Ed Kyneston
Highway 80
Kyneston
Cotton City
Southern Pacific Largest Property Owner In Hidalgo County
County treasurer data show Southern Pacific as Hidalgo County’s largest property holder and taxpayer. In 1952 its county valuation stood at 3,185,495 dollars, or 30.66 percent of total 10,388,994. Property taxes totaled 68,157.49 dollars, with 34,078.74 paid last week. Distributions: State 18,157.32. County 15,927.46. School 33,465.46. Municipal 6,072.29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damon Currigan
Southern Pacific Railroad
Hidalgo County
Virden Hi Captures Tennis Doubles Honors at Hurley
Virden High won the doubles title at the Hurley event linked to the New Mexico District 4 track meet. Lunt and Pace defeated teammates Clause and Crum in the Virden finals, while Western’s T Reid beat H Schmidt of Western in singles. Virden Lines earned third in singles by defeating Hand of Hachita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virden
Silver City
New Mexico
P T A State Meeting Held in Hobbs New Mexico
Mrs Wesley Freeburg Mrs Robert Harwood Mrs Doris McCarty and Mrs Eddie Altuna attended the State P T A meeting in Hobbs New Mexico from April 23 to 25 The group reported a successful program and reached a membership goal of twenty six thousand with a new goal of twenty nine thousand for next year Freeburg was named a delegate to the National Commission of Teacher Education and Professional Standards for the Miami Florida meeting June 24 to June 27 coinciding with the National Edena Association gathering in Miami.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Freeburg
Robert Harwood
Doris McCarty
Eddie Altuna
Hobbs
New Mexico
Freeburg
National Commission of Teacher Education and Professional Standards
Miami
Florida
Edena Association
Silver City Wins Team Play At Golf Tournament
Seventy six golfers entered the first leg of the 1953 Southwest New Mexico Golf Association event at a nine hole course. Par for 18 holes is 72, with three players each shooting 73 to lead. Kimble Deming Monje Silver City Stretz Hurley tied 73 in medalist standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest New Mexico Golf Association
Kimble
Deming
Monje
Silver City
Stretz
Hurley
Lordsburg Opens Independent Baseball Season Sunday
The Lordsburg baseball team launches its season this Sunday at 2 PM on home grounds against Safford. They will play as an independent club sponsored by Ernest J. Short and managed by F Gandara. Members listed include catchers Nick Morelos Manuel Renteria Joe Bustellos Henry Camacho pitchers Nino Madero Arturo Saliaz Chavello Sanchez infielders Henry Diez Anne Gandara Manuel Gandara H Saucedo F Maxwell A Zamarripa and outfielders E De La Rosa F Martinez Lupe Alvarez V Sanchez.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Safford
Ernest J. Short
F. Gandara
Nick Morelos
Manuel Renteria
Joe Bustellos
Henry Camacho
Nino Madero
Arturo Saliaz
Chavello Sanchez
Henry Diez
Anne Gandara
Manuel Gandara
H. Saucedo
F. Maxwell
A. Zamarripa
E. de la Rosa
F. Martinez
Lupe Alvarez
V. Sanchez
Cancer Education Week In New Mexico Promotes Lung Cancer Awareness
Cancer education materials and 20 films are distributed statewide by local and state agencies in New Mexico for Cancer Education Week proclaimed by Governor Mechem. Mia Nan Giese of the American Cancer Society notes films target professionals, women, and men with emphasis on a new lung cancer signs film and widespread pamphlets and textbooks through schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Mia Nan Giese
American Cancer Society
Mechem
Giese
Mrn Albuquerque
Department of Public Education
May Concert of the Junior High Chorus Planned
Announcement notes a May 11 concert at 7 30 o clock featuring the Junior High Chorus with details for attendees and school community.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cloyd Miler
NMWC
Cub Scout Pack
Mr. Kyneston
Walter McGraw
Nancy
Temple City
California
McGraw
George Wright
Southern Pacific
Virden Hi
P.T.A
Kimble Monje
Seaon
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