First Adult Driving Classes Start May 4 at City Hall
Lordsburg Lions sponsor a series of adult driving classes in New Mexico with instruction by John R Probert AAA and Dick Rice at City Hall. The program includes safety films and discussions to reduce traffic fatalities during Automobile Safety Month. Sessions begin Friday May 4 at 2:00 p.m. and run weekly, inviting all drivers and teens approaching driving age to attend.
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Lordsburg Lions Club
Many Car Accidents Can Be Avoided
A Lordsburg scene on 10th and Animas Street last summer shows a near collision caused by careless driving. The El Paso salesman owner faced repair costs and work delays. a ten second error by either driver could have prevented it. The National Safety Council attributes over 90 percent of crashes to carelessness and urges learning local traffic rules.
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Animal St
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Animas Street
el Paso
National Safety Council
Rules of Right of Way at City Intersections
Local officers report confusion over right of way at residential intersections. New Mexico law states the car on the right has priority if both arrive simultaneously. if the left car has entered, the right must yield. Some think north south streets have priority, which is incorrect. Continued on Page 12.
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New Mexico
Warning Against Use of Firearms In City
City police chief Lalo Sanchez warns residents to desist from using firearms within dsburg city limits. A 22 calibre rifle endangers life and property. violators face arrest and fines.
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Dsburg
Lalo Sanchez
Two Free Concerts During Music Week in Lordsburg
Two free concerts are planned in Lordsburg to observe National Music Week from May 6 to 12. On May 7 and 8 at 8:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium, the events aim to develop a community spirit in music and feature representative numbers from churches teachers and organizations. The May 7 program includes classics semi classics and folk music arranged by Mrs. Claude C. Ful.
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Lordsburg Woman's Club
Claude C. Ful
Lordsburg Indians to Meet N M W C Sunday
Rain and high wind canceled Sundays baseball clash with Safford. Next Sunday May 6 the Lordsburg Indians will face New Mexico Western College of Silver City at 2 30 p m hoping for strong attendance at the opener.
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Blood Bank Volunteers Boost Drive in Hidalgo County
Patriotic appeal urges donors aged 16 to 59 to sign up for a Bloodmobile visit to Lordsburg on May 8 from 2 30 to 7 00 PM with transport to the Legion hall. Booths on Railroad Ave target 250 donors to meet 175 pints quota. Local workers say response falls short amid war effort rhetoric.
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Union, Variety
Condor
Lordsburg
Legion Hall
Red Cross
Hidalgo County
Navy Man Oscar Turrentine Jr Arrives With Buddies At Local Airport
Petty Officer First Class Oscar Turrentine Jr son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Turrentine Sr was one of five Navy men who landed at the municipal airport on Saturday morning at 11 o clock. The flight from a California naval air base was routine for required air hours. Fellow travelers included Earl Amundson aviation pilot first class co pilot Chief Fulbright aviation boatswain mate and E R K Jescle boatswain.
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Oscar Turrentine, Jr
Oscar Turrentine, Sr
Navy
Califonia
B. L. Johnson
Turrentine
Earl Amundson
Fulbright
Aviation
E. R K. Jescle
X Ray Machine Ordered for Hidalgo County Hospital Fund
Generous local donations enable Hidalgo County Hospital to order a 100 milliampere Kloket X ray unit with radiographic photoscopic and fluoroscopic capability. The drive, aiming for a $10,000 total, seeks funds for operating table and extra equipment to improve care in Lordsburg.
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Hidalgo County
Friends
Hidalgo County Hospital Fund
Lordsburg
Test Your Knowledge On Sportsmanlike Driving Test
The Lordsburg Libers hosts a National Safety campaign quiz series with eight questions. It tests traffic awareness for pedestrians and driving etiquette, featuring multiple choice items about signs timing and street risk.
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