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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1971
Page
2
The article notes a sustained economic pickup since the auto strike ended and GM plants resumed, boosting industrial output. It cites pent-up production, rising housing starts near two million annual units, and a easing in consumer spending as Easter sales improve, while unemployment and inflation remain concerns.
Miss Angela Rocha and C Altura Jr to wed May 14 in Douglas. Don Weekworth elected Lordsburg Lions Club president. Patricia Badgett weds Richard Farnsworth on May 5 in Albuquerque. Armed robbery charges filed against three men at Hida go Court Service Station. Gay Nineties Revue coming May 5 at Lordsburg School Cafetorium. Beta Sigma Phi Founders Day banquet celebrated. April 27 FHA tea for eighth graders. May 4 Miss Gloria Sanchez represents Young Republicans. Damon and family attend Prisoners of War convention in Chicago. Hidalgo County Hospital buys x ray machine after local contributions. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Raymond Sanchez on April 30.
May 4 1956 report notes Sonny Madrid advanced to the seventh round in the Herald Post Spelling Bee. Teammates Teresa Corral Wilma Alvarez Mercy Mejia and Alfonso Brito are also listed among participants as the contest continued last Friday.
USDA market notes slow trading in Far Western cotton with demand for May and June delivery strongest. Prices edged higher on smaller volumes as export sales favored PL 480 countries. Fresno and Phoenix quotes rose with middling around 28.75 and 25.75 cents per pound respectively. growers saw up to 8.00 per bale in light Phoenix trading.
The text notes that once the major obstacles are cleared the pace can quickly accelerate, suggesting momentum gains after initial barriers are removed. The statement emphasizes future speed improvements contingent on removing key challenges.
A 32 member mariachi singers and dancers group from Chihuahua Mexico will perform at the Fiesta in Truth or Consequences May 4 to 9. They present a two and a half hour show of folk dancing and music at the Convention Hall on Friday May 7 at 7 00 pm under the direction of Prof. Salvador Perez Marquez. Admission will help defray trip costs.
A Liberal Classified runs as a steady salesman, appearing in the paper regularly to promote items and services. The notice emphasizes consistent placement and ongoing advertising value for readers seeking bargains and opportunities.
Local organizations including Pythian Sisters Chamber of Commerce Parents Teachers rodeo extension club American Legion post Lordsburg Hi Lib board Bridge Explorer Post 120 Boy Scout Troop 123 Lions Knights Eastern Star Tuesday clubs Sage and Sands Ext Club Baptist W. M. A Sewing Club Wednesday Bridge Immunization Crimie Ellis Bingo St Josephs Baptist Prayer Service Historical Society Business and Prof. Women Methodist Men Breakfast Veterans Service Officer listed with meeting days and activities.
Jose M. Salas, Veterans' Service Officer for NMVSC, will visit Lordsburg at the Welfare Office on 210 E. 2nd Street May 14, 1971 from 9 30 a m to 5 p m to assist veterans and dependents with veterans affairs.
First Baptist Church hosts a birthday dinner for Mrs. Viola Wright in Lordsburg on Sunday May 2. Attendees include Mn Maude Werdeman of San Francisco California Mr and Mrs Felix Gourthier Mr and Mrs Girdon Gauttier Gwen Harte Harvey Youngblocad Animas M and Mrs Jack Gauthier Sherne Melanic Denise from El Paso.
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