Sensible Highway program outlined for ample safety
Dwyre state engineer J P Church and Frank district maintenance chief outlined a highway plan at Lordsburg to add a central white stripe and pass warning signs on a new paved route from No 70 to the Arizona border. Governor Tingley and Grover Conroy cite a ten million dollar highway bond program expected to drive a major state project over two years. April New Mexico tax receipts reached 365 615, up from 269 963 last year, as tourism outlook grows brighter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwyre
J P. Church
Lordsburg Wednes
Rodeo
Centrie
Tingly
Grover Conroy
Birthday Party Honors Miss Dorothy on 12th Birthday
Mrs. June hosted a well attended birthday party for her daughter marking her 12th birthday before the family departs for the summer with Mrs B W Shepherd of Kansas. Attendees included Dorothy McInnis Dorothy Been Mary McDaniel Ed Queto Ruth Jones Gil Lavens Dickie Allen Milton Tommie Jackie Hall Crouch Billy Burruss Joe James Scott Clegg and other guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June
Jewell
B. W. Shepherd
Kansas
Lordsburg
Dorothy Dorothy McInnis
Dorothy Betty Been
Mary McDaniel
Ed Queto
Ruth Jones
Gillavens
Dickie Allen
Milton Tommie
Jackie Hall Crouch
Billy Burruss
Joe
James Scott
Clegg
Card of Thanks for William Court burial help
The undersigned thank many friends and neighbors for sympathy shown at the death and burial of William Court. Special thanks go to Mr. and Mrs. B McWhorter Mr. and Mrs. P Smith Mr and Mrs B Lower and Mrs. William Courtney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Court
B McWhorter
P Smith
Blower
William Courtney
George Brown Dies in Oklahoma After Illness
George Brown brother of Mrs Van Meter died in Oklahoma on April 29 after a very serious illness. He had traveled from Lordsburg prior to his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ge Brown
van Meter
Oklahoma
Lordsburg
Claude Olney Takes Claudean to Paso for Checkup
Claude Olney transported Claudean to Paso for an operation but the procedure was not performed and officials hope it may not be needed. A second examination by a doctor is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Olney
Claudean
Paso
Mrs Sarah Hays Crowned Pioneer Queen Of Arizona
The body of Mrs. Sarah Hays of Lordsburg was brought from Phoenix on Wednesday. She died aged about the year she was crowned queen among Arizona pioneers. Remains will be laid to rest at Muir Lot. A more extended obituary will be published next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Hays
Tly
Lordsburg
Phoenix
Methodist Church Schedule and Evening Worship
Bryan Hall pastor leads services with morning prayers at 9 45 a m and 11 00 a m The Greatest Tribute a Noble Life theme for the sermon plus church league at 7 00 p m worship at 8 00 p m with another service at 7 30 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ah School
Rubio Charged After Alleged Shooting Incident
Cisco Rubio got into a Sunday night argument and allegedly fired at Nitivadad Gomez, wounding her left arm. Gomez was treated at Lordsburg Hospital, then sent home. Rubio was bound over by Judge Marsalis to the District Court in $1,000 bail. Attorney L P McHaf represented the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cisco Rubio
Picnic at Creek Sunday Highlights Family Outing
Mr and Mrs I er and baby joined Mr and Mrs Alvinlittle and their son for a Sunday picnic at Creek, sharing a quiet family day outdoors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin
I. E
Rainbow Girls Banquet and Initiation in Deming Visit
Last Friday night Mrs J Dunklin and Mrs Eddie Davidson led over 40 Rainbow Girls from Deming Assembly to a banquet in the Methodist Church undercroft. Afterward they moved to the Masonic Temple where initiation work was exemplified by the local assembly with Miss Mary Frances Malone as candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Dunklin
Eddie Davidson
Deming Assembly
Methodist Church
Eleanor Dickinson
Masonic Temple
Mary Frances Malone
Deming
EA Prugle
Albert Noyes
Henry Ellison
Conner Posner Nuptials Planned in Lordsburg Range
Gracie Conner and Albert N Posner to wed May 29 1937 at the Church of Christ in Lordsburg. Bride Gracie Conner an alumna of Lordsburg High School and teacher, groom Albert Posner a Silver City High School graduate and Bedrock school principal. Bridal shower to follow the Central School program at the Atkinson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
LC. Conner
Gracie
Albert N. Posner
J. Posner
Deming
Christ
Miss Conner
State Teacher's College
Our City
Silver City
New Mexico
Central School
Calvin Atkinson
Church of Christ
Virden Man Hurt by Horses in Tramping Incident
Virden resident N Tenny was seriously injured last Tuesday when trampled by horses and is receiving treatment at Lordsburg hospital. The injury occurred in Virden and local authorities are filing a report on the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N C. Tenny
Virden
Lordsburg Hospital
Grand Chief Visits Deming Pythian Temple
Mrs Luella FP Clark Grand Chief of the Pythian Sisters of New Mexico made an official visit to the Deming Temple. The evening included a banquet at the Central Cafe and a regular work and lecture session at the Pythian Temple. She called upon Mrs Prank Q Coon who would return from hospital in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luella FP. Clark
Pythian Sisters of
New Mexico
Deming Temple
Central Cafe
Pythian Temple
Deming
Clark
Prank Q Coon
Mother's Day Pageant At Church With Special Music
Special services this Lord's Day and two sermons plus a Mother's Day pageant with music. It promises to engage both young and old and invite families and friends to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Car Stolen From Jack Heatter During Lodge Visit
Heather’s Studebaker coupe was taken while Jack Heatter attended the Knight's of Pythias Lodge Tuesday night. Sheriff Cavin and Chief Deputy Conner recovered the Heather car on the old Silver City highway two miles out, with deputies aiding the search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Heatter
Knight's
Pythias Lodge
Cavin
Deputy Conner
Felix Jones
John Cavin
C. A. Conner
Silver City
Sherif’s
Taggart Neighbors Attains Third Rank in Pythianism
Attorney Thomas Taggart received the third rank at the regular Tuesday night meeting of the lodge. The long form rank was conferred in a perfect manner and greatly enjoyed by the candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Taggart
Lions Club votes to discontinue for summer after next meeting
The Lions Club met in regular session Tuesday and voted to discontinue for the summer after the next meeting. Guest D W Capps of Portland Oregon, manager of Piggly Wiggly market dept, attended. A nominating committee of Austin Jeffus and Rosenstein was named for next year. Miller praised Lundgren with a key and greeting from the international president for securing two new members. A resolution asked Mayor Brown to designate a clean up week covering streets alleys and all weeds inside the corporation limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Lion
D. W. Capps
Portland
Oregon
The
Piggly Wiggly
Lion Austin Jeffus
Rosenstein
Miller
Lion Lundgren
C. L Brown
O E S Visit To Silver City And Lordsburg Chapters
Past Grand Matron Mrs Emma Muir and companions departed Monday for Silver City for an O E S meeting and banquet at Masonic Temple and other Grant County chapters. Grand Matron Mrs Evelyn Van Coeverden will be guest at Lordsburg Saturday night with a local dinner hosted by past and present matrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Muir
Ethel Gale
May Hanner
Matilda Johnson
MacLeay
Silver City
Masonic Temple
Grant County
Evelyn van Coeverden
Lordsburg
Gass Family Weekend in Silver City
Mr and Mrs S H Gass and daughters Miss Lucy Gass and Miss Gloria Gass spent Saturday in Silver City enjoying the local sights and leisure activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Gass
Misses Lucy and
Gloria
Silver City
Eighth Grade Pupil Breaks Collar Bone During May Day Picnic
Clive Chenowth suffered a broken collar bone while playing baseball at Geld Cubeh May Day picnic. Mr Moses carried him to town and Dr DeMons set the bone before he returned to his crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geld Cubeh
Clive Chenowth
Moses
Splendid Appointment at Carry-Tingley Hospital Board
Dr. George T. Colvard of Deming announces Mrs. Lida G. Lewis widow of a late banker to the hospital house keeper post. The selection is praised as an immaculate choice and Lordsburg congratulates Colvard and Mrs. Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Colvard
Deming
Carry-Tingley Hospital
Lida G. Lewis
Lewin
Lordsburg
Colvard
State sales tax up in April says Governor Tingley
Governor Tingley reports April sales tax receipts at 282 738, up from 200 400 in April 1936, attributing the rise to improved business conditions across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tingley
Water main extended on Fast Railroad Avenue plan
City Council approved a 1000 foot extension of about four blocks of 4 inch water main on Fast Railroad Avenue to serve all improvements at the street end. The action comes at the regular Monday night meeting.
N and T Club Sewing Meeting at Mrs Green Home
The N and T Club met on Tuesday at Mrs A L Green's home. Members welcomed Mrs J E Allen back after illness. Refreshments were served to Mesdames Bryan Halls, H M Chase, Charles Puller, G W Trimble, H E Scofield, Elbert Jones, P H Singer, J E Allen, P M McInnis. Guests included Mrs E M Fisher and Mrs Harold Scofield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Green
J. E. Allen
Bryan Halls
M. Chase
Charles Puller
G. W. Trimble
H. E. Scofield
Elbert Jones
P. H. Singer
P. M. McInnis
E. M. Fisher
Harold Scofield
Mothers Day Special Services At Baptist Church
The Baptist Church hosts Mothers Day services Sunday morning with special music. Mrs. Boyd Maddox and her son Boyd Lee, accompanied by Mrs. Holmes Maddox, travel to McNary Arizona to visit Mrs. Maddoxs mother for a week. Lordsburg residents attended the Betty Ann play at Red Rock school Friday night and enjoyed it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church
Boyd Maddox
Boyd Lee
Holmes Maddox
Lordsburg
Betty Ann
Red Rock
Birth of Cynthia Louise Conner in Los Angeles
Cynthia Louise Conner arrived at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Conner in Los Angeles California on April 14. She weighs 10 pounds 1 ounce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Louise Conner
Calvin Conner
Los Angeles
California
Lordsburg Hidalgo Library Board Meeting May 3
The Lordsburg Hidalgo Library Board met in regular session on Monday May 3 with President Bethel Puller guiding. Board members present included county representatives Mesdames Tenny Walters and Gauthier, officers Bethel Puller Matilda Johnson and Pat Pwing, and Librarian Mrs Grace Conner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Puller
Mesdames Tenny, Walters and
Gauthier
Mesdames Bethel Puller
Matilda, Johnson
Pat Pwing
Grace Conner
Spring driving tips and Chevrolet accessories
As spring brings ideal driving weather thousands of motorists prep for long, pleasant trips. Chevrolet offers accessories to boost comfort and safety, including insect screens for radiators and vent windows, Beat covers for upholstery, an all season fan, Chevrolet glass cleaner, and an improved radio with resonator for better summer driving enjoyment.
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Chevrolet
W P A and D P W Move Into New Library Building
Field Engineer Robert Pragile his secretary Doris Wright and staff Ena Walter Louise Ball and Margaret Codding move into the three southeast commercial rooms of the new City County Library building. Cecelia Pedrick and sewing department remain in the downtown office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Pragile
Doris Wright
Ena Walter
Louise Ball
Margaret Codding
City-County
Cecelia Pedrick
Beautify The Home Grounds With Shrubs
A. B. Pre at New Mexico College says evergreen and flowering shrubs enrich home grounds as foundation plantings. Use evergreens in front and larger flowering shrubs at sides to tie house to ground. Prune to remove dead wood and dense inner growth. Group shrubs in threes to five for best effect. Mr. and Sam Gass and daughter Gloria spent Monday in El Paso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Pre
New Mexico College
Sam Gass
Gloria
el Paso
Spring Fashion Items Visibly Popular For Comfort and Convenience
Readers learn that many new items promise comfort and convenience this spring, signaling strong appeal in daily wear. The note contrasts ease with style as shoppers seek practical yet stylish choices for the season.
Dedication Set for New Santa Barbara Port Office
W M Belt secretary of the U S Civil Service exams Santa Barbara announces a $460 000 port office dedication in Santa Barbara on May 8 to greet Secretary Belt and old timers visiting California. Belt, son of Ed Belt locator of the mining claim, has ties to Landsburg and families in El Paso Arizona and California. A detailed program is planned for the May 8 ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Liberal
W. M. Belt
U 6. Civili Service Examiners
Santa Barbara
California
Belt
Ed Belt
M Het
Shakes Spear
el Paso
Arizona
W M. Belt
New Mexico Military Institute
Roswell
Nat Gammon
Lordsburg
Range Examiners Begin AAA Surveys
The forest service and AAA announce a smaller field force for the 1937 range conservation program in Arizona and New Mexico. Ten regular foresters plus ten AAA temporary inspectors will total 40, down from 76 regulars last year. Planning and expanded time explain the difference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. 8 Forest Service
Arigone
New Mexico
AAA
Prank C W Pooler
Forest Service
Pooler
Arizona
Altona
State Agricultural Extra Service
Connecticut
Delaware
Maryland
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Sheriff Targeting Juvenile Thieves Seizes Stolen Goods
Sheriff John Cavin reports arresting juvenile thieves and recovering loot from stores, trucks, cars and yards. Items include auto tires guns suitcases purses tools hoses shovels flashlights and more as part of ongoing crackdown on stolen property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cavin
Sold Five Thoroughbred Bulls From Cureton Farm
R W Cureton sold five thoroughbred bulls raised on his neck to buyers Ed Conner, Wood, L P McHaffey, and Tom Nichols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Cureton
Ed Conner
Iby Wood
L. P. McHalffey
Tom Nichols
Lordsburg Stages First Real Opera Mikado
Director W C Mearns announces Lordsburg’s first real opera Gilbert and Sullivan’s Mikado to be staged at the high school auditorium on Monday and Tuesday nights May 10 11. Admission 35c for all. Matinee Tuesday afternoon with prices 5c 10c and 1c. Mrs Minnie Hardin returns home from Tucson visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Mearns
Lordsburg
Miss Shirlee Henslee Visited Las Cruces Friends
Miss Shirlee Henslee of Las Cruces spent the weekend with friends here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirlee Henslee
Las Cruces
Attorney E Forrest Sanders Visits Clifton
Attorney E Forrest Sanders was a business visitor in Clifton on Monday visiting local offices and meeting clients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Forrest Sanders
Clifton Monday
Mrs John Curry Visits Animal in Lordsburg
Mrs John Curry visited Animal in Lordsburg Saturday. The event drew local attention as residents watched her arrival and engagement with community members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John ‘Curry
Lordsburg
Shell Executives And Salesmen Have Big Show
Shell executives presented a two hour sales show in Lordsburg to about thirty dealers and staff as part of a year long advertising and sales promotion plan. The program included infomercial style content and updates on a national advertising push across newspapers magazines radio and outdoor displays. Attendees included Leon Eilison Tom Getawill er Tom Desharo Ted Coleman and others from Deming Port Bayard Silver City Safford and Duncan with Tex Diraswell Willard Molt J M operations manager and W H Hitchman among speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shel Touring
S Hivvers
Leon Eilison
Deming
Tom Getawiller
Tom Desharo
Ted Coleman
Mill Warren
Joe Piie
Kari Chaney
O. L. @Kelly
Port Bayard
Silver City
A.V. Brown
J. L. White
A. T. Cox
Paul Williams
Dave J. Geo.lee
Dell Winters
Lordeburg
Dave
Cuff Stewart
Safford
WH. B. Rose
Emai
Duncan
Tex Diraswell
Tex
Willard P Molt
Chamber of Commerce
Broadway of America
J. M
South West
Tex Braswell
W .H. Hitchman
Attack plane flights land at Lordsburg airport
Three flights of attack planes, carrying nine, nine and four passengers, landed at Lordsburg Tuesday noon. In total 17 planes used 1156 gallons of gas and 6 quarts oil. Some ships diverted to Tucson and Bakersfield. return to Lordsburg is slated for May 26.
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Lordsburg
LA HL
Orillia
Barkedale Field
Coultee
Amis
Apple
Tucson
Bakersfield
California
Lordsburg Field
Lordsburg Airport Gets Clean Bill of Sale After Inspection
Major Lowell H. Smith from the Air Corps office reports a clean bill of health for Lordsburg Airport. Sergeant Apple and a skilled staff receive praise as improvements continue at the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell H. Smith
Air Corps Office
Lordsburg
Apple
Hospital Notices and Personal Injuries Across Several Towns
Mrs Ben Body of Mule Creek undergoes goiter operation. Mrs Manuel Castello has an infant son born May 4. Mrs C Bafl or of Bolomansville Altona receives medical treatment. Verna Mae Lacy of Ban Simon has a mastoid operation. Mrs Juanita Payne of Deming suffers a fractured left thigh in a car accident. Mrs Audrey Fuck sustains minor injuries in the same crash.
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Ben Body
Mule Creek
Manuel Castello
C. Baflor
Bolomansville
Altona
Little Verna Mae Lacy
Ban Simon
Juanita Payne
Deming
Audrey Fuck
Allens Nicely Settled In New Lordsburg Home
Mr and Mrs M H Allen settle into the Tur ney residence on East Pourth street. Mr Allen serves as district inspector for the BCS and is the son of a former Alderman of Paso. Mrs Allen is Betty Lusk from Silver City, a familiar figure to Lordsburg residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Allen
Turney
East Pourth Street
Allen
BCS
Alderman Allen
Paso
Betty Lusk
Silver City
Lordsburg
Legion meeting at K of P Hall features music and fellowship
The Robert Ewan Post No W American Legion met Wednesday night at the K of P Hall. Mrs. Paul Brown and aides served supper with Mrs. C D Walters Ed Wright H A Brown Jee Bates Claude Sanders R C Kirkwood Frank Hill assisting. Mr Bradberry provided music and guests enjoyed dancing. Visitor W K King from Silver City attended and predicted Silver City will cooperate with Lordsburg for a State Legion convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ewan Post No. W
American Legion
K of P Hall
Gupper
Paul Brown
Mesdames
C. D. Walters
Ed. Wright
H. A. Brown
Jee Bates
Claude Sanders
R. C. Kirkwood
Prank Hill
Bradberry
W. K. King
Silver City
Silver Ciy
Lordsburg
Legion Convention
Alumni meeting announced by High School
All alumni are asked to meet at the High School on Monday May 10 at 7 PM. John Ball serves as President.
Social Security Answers on Old Age Benefits and Lump Sums
The guidance explains lump sum payments for workers 66 or older who worked in covered occupations since December 31, 1936, and for deceased workers with post 1936 covered work. Monthly benefits begin January 1, 1942 for those who are 65 and meet five years of covered work with at least $2,900.
Ford V-8 Promotes Streamlining Across Auto Field
Ford reports rising sales and wide interest in streamlined design driven by the Ford V-8. Parm Beach branch manager I B Groves credits modern styling and practical comfort, noting the 60 horsepower V-8 and V-6 models bring deluxe feel at lower cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. B. Groves
Parm Long Beach
Ford
Fred Kerr Jr Recovers From Wound After Hospital Stay
Fred Kerr Jr has sufficiently recovered from a bad wound received a few days ago while motoring with a crowd of boys at Animas. He will stay briefly at the Hidalgo Hotel before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Kerr, Jr
Animas
Hidalgo Hotel
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George Brown
Claudean Olney
Honeer
Rubio
Rainbow Girls
Conner—Posner
Heather
Taggart
C. E
Khreaks
N and T Club
Congress
Glacier National Park
Montana
Waterton National Park
Alberta
International Peace Park
Waterton Park
U Waterton Lake
Dia
United States
Canada
Waterton Lake
Circle
Lordsburg Hidalgo Library
W. P. A. and
F. Belt
Landsburg
Minnie Hardin
Shell
Hidalgo
Foccal
Allens
Legion
John Ball
Ruth Wood
Furtner
Fred Kerr
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