Golf Tournament Sunday At Local Course Draws Crowds
The first invitation golf tournament in years opens Sunday at 9 am with players from Deming Silver City Fort Bayard Lordsburg and local clubs. Visitors and locals plan for a full day with lunches and sales from the ladies golf club while prizes and a qualifying round determine entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deming
Silver City
Fort
Lordsburg
Ladies Golf Club
Fort Bayard
Tex Maddox
Bob Poindexter
L. B. Robinson
M. M. Parkhurst
Roddy Poindexter
Glenn Moses
Ben Cochran
Dr. R. EB. Ravens
Florence Gwartney
Friff’s Office Breaks Up A Medical Clinic
Cherokee doctor H W Don ran six week clinic at Juan Cervantes site without license. County Health official J C Mitchell and District Attorney Joseph W Grant led action. Judge C W Marr fined Don $50 plus costs and he left the city with eight patients seen that day and many more overall, reportedly heading to Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Don
Juan Cervantes
J. C. Mitchell
Trict
Joseph W
Grant
C. W. Mar
Mexico
Methodist Church Services with Pastor Joe Emanuel
The Methodist Church invites a warm welcome for morning worship at 9 45 a m and Sunday school at 1 00 p m The evening service begins at 7 p m Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 p m Pastor Joe Emanuel leads the congregation with practice and guidance for all members and visitors.
Church Services and Schedules From Two Denominations
Embly of God Church invites all to morning worship at 11 with day school at 9 45 and evening service at 7 30. Tuesday and Friday services also at 7 30. Nazarene Church led by H Paul Simpson holds morning worship at 11 00 Y P S meeting at 6 30 and midweek service at 7 30 with a weekly Wednesday gathering. all are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly of God Church
al Schior
Church of Christ Plans Evening Sermon Series
The Fifth and Pyramid Streets church led by Minister F. Krewson announces a schedule with Sunday services at 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. The evening topic is An Ancient Non-Con and later Cities Of Refuge. Endeavor meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer and junior meeting Saturday morning are led by Mrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ
Stserey F. Krewson
Rodeo
Ior Endeavor
Cities of Refuge
Evil At & Hnior
Militant Foe and The Two Women Unions at King Union
Irst Baptist Church led by Pastor Paul H. Elmore holds morning service at 10 with sermon The Militant Foe. Evening King Union program features 8 pm preaching on The Two Women Unions, with Wednesday night service noted.
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Irst Baptist Church
Paul H. Elmore
al School
King Service
King Union
Poppy Day Observance Set For May 24
Memory of America's World War I dead will be honored on Saturday May 24 with a memorial poppy tribute. Robert Swan unit of the American Legion Auxiliary plans the observance as disabled veterans make poppies at Fort Bayard. Poppy Day workers donate all proceeds to Auxiliary welfare funds supporting disabled veterans and families.
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America
Robert Swan
American Legion Auxiliary
France
Auxiliary
Fort Bayard
Thrilling night as stranger halts at Hachita ranch
Mrs Joie Roberson heard a human voice in her barn south of Lordsburg last Friday. A bearded stranger in the hayloft refused to leave, asking to sleep there. She enlisted a neighbor, and the man was taken to Hachita and turned over to officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joie Roberson
Lordsburg
Hachita
Chicken Dinner Honors Miss Ruthe Fisher Birthday
Mrs E M Fisher hosted a Sunday evening chicken dinner for Miss Ruthe Fisher. Guests included Freida Coffey Judy Klment Gladys Gene Malone Mary Cureton Mary Louise Noce Nellie Jo Swaggart Florence Gwartney Mrs Clara Kimbley and the guest of honor. Spring motifs featured pink and white carnations in a French cart centerpiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Fisher
Ruthe Fisher
Freida Coffey
Judy Klement
Gladys Gene Malone
Mary Cureton
Mary Louise Noce
Nellie Jo Swaggart
Florence Gwartney
Clara Kimbley
Home Ec Girls Serve Lions and Lionesses
An annual Lions and Lionesses gathering featured Miss Maxine Geren leading Home Ec students in a fine meal at the high school art room. Attendees included many Lions and Lionesses with speakers on patriotism and public school unity, plus a guessing contest and student servants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions and Lionesses
Maxine Geren
Lion
Mayfield
Harold E. Scofield
Lordsburg Womans Club
Ernest J. Short
Thelma Ross
Lion Joe Emanuel
P. MacHalffey
New Mexico K. of P
Rachel Noce
Anna Beth Ewing
Margaret Bradberry
Monica Jiminez
Esperanza Alvarez
Juanita Medina
Tom J. Mayfield
Joe Emanuel
Melania
Dorothy
Allen Bowman
P. M. Chase
Harry Rosenstein
Attendance tally at New Mexico bankers convention
A list shows registrations from locations for the New Mexico State Bankers convention with totals: New Mexico 164, El Paso 12, Kansas City 9, Dallas 6, San Francisco 5, Los Angeles 4, Denver 4, Duncan 4, Amarillo 3, Douglas 3, Oklahoma City 3, Fort Worth 1, New York 1, Holbrook 1, Ft. Stockton 1, total 221.
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New Mexico
el Paso
Kansas City
Dallas
San Francisco
Sos Angeles
Denver
Duncan
Amarillo
Douglas
Oklahoma City
Fort Worth
New York
Holbrook
Ft. Stockton
Topperweins Draw Big Crowd To Lordsburg Show
Fisher's Hardware earns thanks for bringing the Topperweins to Lordsburg where their exhibition drew a large regional crowd. The famed sharpshooters performed Wednesday afternoon, showcasing stunts with firearms and outlining an Indian Chief display in the window. The Topperweins remain associated with Winchester and Western arms, and readers hope for continued visits in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher
Lordsburg
Winchester
Western
Grand Chief to Visit New Mexico Pythian Sisters
Mrs. Minnie Southard of Magdalena will visit as Grand Chief of the New Mexico Pythian Sisters. She arrives Tuesday May 6 and will be guest of honor at a 6 20 banquet at Hotel Hidalgo. Knights and Pythian Sisters may attend by notifying Mrs Luella Clark or Mrs Helen Robertson.
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Minnie Southard
Magdelena
New Mexico
Pythian Sisters
Hotel Hidalgo
Knights
Luella Clark
Helen Robertson
Mrs Moffitt Visits Lordsburg Former Principal Remembers Town
Mrs. B L Moffitt former Lordsburg school principal from 1808 to 1499 visits old friends in Lordsburg this week as house guest of Mix John T Muir. She is a UNM graduate class of 98 taught in a small school and Sunday School here. She recalls Byron F Moffitt her husband longtime Southern Pacific employee. She is active in Pioneer Women D A R Y M C A and other groups and praises Lordsburg and its people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Wakefield Moffitt
Lordsburg School
Lordsburg
Mix
John T. Muir
Ex Sheriff's Posse Reforms Name and Plans Douglas Rodeo
The former Sheriff's Posse voted to revive under the name Ex-Sheriff's Posse and to attend the Douglas rodeo and parade May 9 to 11 if horse quarantine is lifted. Five new members were admitted F H Daniels B P Agent Elbert Jones Fred Joy Alton Warren and R F Adams. A chuck wagon dinner for possemen and wives is planned with riders from Lordsburg and wives by car. The Arizona horse quarantine will prevent attendance in Douglas.
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Sheriff's Posse
Court House
Las Cruces
Douglas
F. H. Daniels
Elbert Jones
Fred Joy
Alton Warren
R. F. Adams
Greyhound
Posse
Lordsburg
Arizona
Dougglas
Grand Chief Pythian Sisters Visit May 6
Mrs. Monnie Southard, Grand Chief of the Pythian Sisters of New Mexico, will make her official visit here on May 6. A banquet will be served in the Hidalgo Coffee Shop at 6 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monnie Southard
The
Pythian Sisters of
New Mexico
Hidalgo
Oscoda Hospital Notes Include Local Residents
Mrs. J. Victor Bate of Oscoda Michigan is in the hospital for medical treatment. Miss Ruth Wood cashier of the First National Bank has returned home after medical care and will resume duties soon.
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J. Victor Bate
Oscoda
Michigan
Ruth Wood
First National Bank
Never to be forgotten says Askins on NM bankers’ convention
J. H. Askins newly elected president of the New Mexico Bankers Association calls the recent convention a nice affair and says it will never be forgotten. The remark centers on the event’s significance for local banking circles and the association’s future activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Askins
The
New Mexico Bankers Association
New Mexico Declares Employment Week for Workers Over 40
Governor John E Miles proclaims May 4 1941 as Employment Week in New Mexico. The proclamation urges churches civic groups industry and veterans organizations to promote welfare of unemployed and especially workers over forty during defense mobilization. Signature of Governor Miles and Secretary Jessie Gonzales.
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New Mexico
John E. Miles
Chambers of Commerce
Boards of Trade
Veterans’ Organizations
State of
Santa Fe
Mrs John T Muir Injured After Fence Fall
Mrs John T Muir fell through a gate and cut her hand on a wire fence injuring her hand and spraining her ankle on Monday. She was incapacitated briefly but is now recovering nicely.
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John T. Muir
First Defense Bond Sold in Lordsburg by Octogenarian
Postmaster reports the first Defense Bond in Lordsburg was bought by Mrs. Sarah Simpson aged 84. She waited for the post office to open to secure the first bond, with Mayor E J Short and Jully Seth also purchasing early bonds as part of a show of local loyalty.
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Eugrene Montague
Lordsburg
Sarah Simpson
Post Office Department
E. J. Short
Mra. Simpson
Jully Seth Ware
Uncle Sam
Family reunion and joint wedding anniversaries held
On May 4 1941 Mr and Mrs M L Dannelley of Silver City celebrate their 49th wedding anniversary with family at 14 Pattie Street Hurley. The piece lists numerous Dannelley and allied marriages in the area, noting long residency in New Mexico. The latch string will be out all afternoon and evening for friends.
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M. L. Dannelley
Silver City
Claude Dannelley
Pattie Street
Hurley
Robert Lee
Texas
Mra
Pecos
Willis Lacy
Viola Dannelley
W. Flaine
G. C. O'Dell
Mary Dannelley
Clay Dannelley
George Stone
Ethel Lacy
Magdalena
Luther Lacy
Socorro
Neal Jennings
Etta Mae Dannelley
Victor Lacy
Lordsburg
Dannelleys
New Mexico
Foldy County
Dannelley
Grant County
Chino Copper Company
Banner Mining Company
Lordaburg
Luther
Victor
Claude
Nevada Consolidated Copper Company
Hanover
Empire Zinc Company
O'Dell
San Angelo
Latch
Pattle Street
Grand Matron of Eastern Star Pays Annual Visit to Lordsburg
Mrs. Pearl M. Sloan Worthy Grand Matron of the New Mexico Order of the Eastern Star arrived with district deputy Mrs. 8. J. Dunklin and Past Grand Matron Mrs. M. V. Portwood for the visit. Lordsburg hosts two Past Grand Matrons Mrs. Emma Muir and Mrs. Anna M. Chase with Mrs. Peter M. Chase as Worthy Matron. Dinner at Hidalgo lounge preceded Chapter work in the Masonic hall. guest E. M. Brickley Past Grand Patron.
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Pearl M. Sloan
Belen
New Mexico Order of the Eastern Star
J. Dunklin
Deming
M. V. Portwood
Lordsburg
Emma Muir
Anna M. Chase
Peter M. Chase
Hidalgo
Masonic Hall
E. M. Brickley
Lions Host Monthly Night at Womans Club
About thirty Lions Lionesses and guests attended last Thursday night at the Womans Club for a regular monthly event. Prizes in parlor games were awarded to Karl Kerr of Santa Fe Mrs Nat Gammon E C Bowman and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Club
Karl Kerr
Santa Fe
Nat Gammon
E. C. Bowman
L. B. Robinson
Geo. P. Jeffus
Gordon Willis
May Day Luncheon Sparked Womans Christian Service Event
In the Methodist church wndercroft twelve ornately decorated tables formed a vivid May Day Luncheon display by the Women Society of Christian Service. Selections on piano by Jimmie Sumner and a solo by Mrs Harold Ki Seofiel accompanied brief remarks by Rev Joe Finurl. There were 168 plated dinners served, averaging 14 per table, marking the society’s widened mission scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Methodist
Womane Society of Christian
Womans Missionary Society
Rance
Haservile
Local student acts as temporary governor for a day
Mins Blaine Burruss daughter of Mr and Mrs W T Burruss a Longview High School graduate and former chamber of commerce secretary now a senior at the University of Arizona and president of Alpha Epsilon Phi led 12 sorority sisters to hold the state’s top offices for a day Elaine served as governor occupying the executive chair for the day The community praised her and Governor Taine in a light hearted salute to the event
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mins
Blaine P. Burruss
W. T. Burruss
LHS
Chamber of Commerce
University of Arizona
Alpha Epsilon Sorority
Elaine
Siater
Taine
Unavoidable Accident at Banner Mine Claims Two Lives
Jack Brown and Boyd Scott of Lordsburg were fatally injured at the Banner Mine on the 1100 foot level. Bodies recovered hours later. Coroner's Jury found safety provisions met and cause of death accidental with no blame assigned. both men left wives and two minor children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Brown
Boyd Scott
Lordsburg
Banner Mine
Owear Allen
C. W. Marenalis
Eaid Mine
Ballards Visit Lordsburg from Animas on Monday
Mr and Mrs W A Ballard of Animas spent Monday in Lordsburg as travel notes show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. W. A. Ballard
Animas
Lordsburg Inveltors
Godfrey Family Visited Lordsburg on Wednesday
George Godfrey and his family from Animas were among Lordsburg visitors Wednesday, spending time in the town and touring local sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Godfrey
Family of
Animas
Lordsburg
May at Strong Palace PCAM Showcases Star-Studded Films
May program at the Palace Theatre features Jamon Corner and O'Brien in Here Comes the Nave. Jackie Cooper appears tomorrow in Life With Henry. Fred Astaire and Paulette Christard in Second Charu headline. Western Union with Young and Scott, Phil Story with Hepburn and Grant, Blondie Goes to Lattie, The Thief Of Needed with Veidt and Depres. Five Saturdays offer double features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
FO Allen
Palace Theatre
Jamon Corner
O'Brien
Jackie Cooper
Lordsehure
Henry
Jack Renny
Fred Allen
Rochester
Fred Astaire
Paulette Crichard
Zane Grey
Western Union
Wobert Young
Randolph Scott
Prowa
Phil Story
Katherine Hepburn
Cory Grant
Jom Prevent
Blondie
Lattie
Arthur Leke
Larry Simms
Penny Singleston
Conrad Veidt
June Depres
Valley View community thanks Lordsburg businesses for song books
The Valley View community expresses gratitude to New Auto Parts Store Fisher's Hardware Motor Gates Company Reliable Motor Company style Shop Dr Kh B Ravens Forks Camp and Service Station Lunt's Sanitary Dairy Up To Date Grocery Pennington Bros The Union Department Store Hotel Hidalgo Robertson's Piggly Wiggly Grocery Prine's Garage for helping secure song books for community meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley View
Lordsburg
Fisher's Hardware
Motor Gates Company
Reliable Motor Company
YMCA Clubs Support for Fort McClellan Grows
A YMCA clubhouse in Anniston Alabama serves as a relaxation hub for Fort McClellan soldiers offering table tennis dancing and wholesome activities. The United Service Organizations plans a nationwide drive starting June 3 to raise 10 765 000 for service clubs at camps naval stations and industrial areas with volunteers from YMCA National Jewish Womans Press and Travelers Aid staffing the facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort McClellan
Y.M.C.A
Anniston
Alabama
YMCA
United Service Organizations For National Defense
M 5
Naval
U.S.C
Us.o
Oh Bene
Anise Tion Ywe Ae Sonish Wuae’ Saal National Travelers Aid Tion
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Friff’s
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Rev
H. P. Hines
RCH OF the Nazarene
H. Paul Simpson
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