Lordsburg Streets Paved With Gold
Lordsburg in New Mexico touts streets paved with gold ore from the nearby mining waste piles. Officials report chalcopyrite ore containing gold up to three ounces per ton, used in a 1.25 mile long street paving project drawing tourists to the Chamber of Commerce. The town quickens as other buildings are remodeled to make way for new streets.
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Santa Fe
Lordsburg
New Meo Wo
State Highway Department
Willard BL Fou
Chanidhey
Lordsbourg
mlamet-Arizona Mining Company
Lordshure
California
Chamber of C.merce
Holt
Fatal Auto Accidents Rise, Says Santa Fe Report
A Santa Fe briefing cites a rise in automobile fatalities in 1929, 18 percent higher than the prior year while auto registrations grew 8 percent. It warns road dangers, waste of lives and money, and urges vigorous safety campaigns to curb reckless driving and motorist liability.
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Santa Fe
N.M
Services Bureau
State Highway Department
United States
National Automobile Club
Chicago
Energesis Cooperman
Vijo
Married Duncan couple wed at Methodist parsonage
Miss Helen Martin and 9 Selon Cash Hurt of Duncan Arizona married at the Methodist Parsonage Monday at 6 00 PM with Rev John H Rice officiating They were accompanied by William Hidyke and Martha Martin Mrs Hurt is niece of Charles Fuller
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Helen Martin
Selon Cash Hurt
Duncan
Arizona
Methodist Parsonage
Hes John
Rice
William Hidyke
Martha Martin
Hurt
Chas. Fuller
Relief Society Meets in Virden Highlights Kitchen Ideas
The Virden Relief Society gathered last week with speaker Olive B. Cruse District Home Demonstration Agent for Grant Hidalgo and Luna counties. She stressed attractive and efficient kitchens and shared 25 improvement tips focusing on saving money. Forty two members attended as plans to follow up on kitchen improvements continued through the period.
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Relief Society
Vires
Olive B. Cruse
Cruse
Grant
Hidalgo
Luna
F. F. Merrell
Edward Lembke Co Bid School Contract Award
Edward Lembke & Co awarded the school contract after a bidding process. The record notes the presence of board members and bidders including listed contractors and an emphasis on bonding and cost differences.
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Edward Lembke & CO
Holloway Family Leaves Lordsburg for Washington Home
T. M. Holloway and his family who lived in Lordsburg for a year departed yesterday for Los Angeles and then Washington to establish a new home. Mrs. Wayne Kimberlin from Los Angeles had been visiting the Holloways for six weeks and plans to accompany them to Los Angeles.
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T. M. Holloway
Lordsburg
Los Angeles
Washington
Wayne Kimberlind
Los Angels
New Mexico Highway Exhibit Promotes Tourism statewide
The New Mexico Highway department boosts tourism with the State highway exhibit shown across the state and in regional shows. Officials note the exhibit attracts thousands, promotes New Mexico attractions, and aids local chambers of commerce in attracting visitors. The Hidalgo county ore display is also a highlighted feature drawing favorable responses from officials and the public.
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New
New Mexico
Santa Fe
Wichita
Kansas
Tucumcari
Springer Soch
California
Denver
Service Bureau
el Paso Herald
Hidalgo County
Chamber of Commerce
Virden School Notes and Local Sports Update
Virden High School prepares for final exams with two period tests in each course from Tuesday to Thursday and a Friday morning program. The P T A meets Thursday evening with officer elections and a review of student grades and school exhibits. Miss Margarette Curry remains ill in Lordsburg Hospital after transfer from Valedon. Virden defeated Duncan High 20 to 9 in indoor balloting at a recent match. Anderson hit a homer with two on in the first inning. The town meets Ute town this Saturday.
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Fatha Laie
Virden High School
Duncan High
Anderson
Virden
Ute Town
Noxt
Margarette Curry
Valedon
Lordsburg Hospital
P. T. A. Officers Meet at Courthouse Tuesday Evening
Frank H. Slengele presided over a Tuesday evening P. T. A. meeting at the courthouse to authorize treasurer payments for a high school pane argument. The committee led by Mrs H Crone raised most funds. Attendees included F. H. Stenwele and several listed members.
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Frank H. Slengele
Parent Teachers Association
Court House
Assoltion
It H Crone
F. H. Stenwele
Felix Jones
B. Hf. Cross
KB. FE. Lovett
Lealie Hlackburn
Regular Meeting of Lordsburg Woman's Club
The Lordsburg Woman's Club met at Mrs L. Jones's home Monday at three. Members discussed a June 2 luncheon and rally, reviewed Dr Bowder's paper on approval and prophecy in women’s clubs, and noted National Music Week May 3 to 10. Several new members joined as a social refreshment period followed.
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Lordsburg Woman's Club
L. Jones
Easter Cantata to be performed by Deming singers this Sunday
Deming singers will present the Easter cantata Life Eternal at the Lordsburg Methodist Church on Sunday evening May 11. The 1990 work by Fred B. Holton features solos and choruses including The Lord Reigneth and The Resurrection and the Life with conductor J. V. Schurtz and pianist Mrs. Paul W. Schurtz.
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Deming
Lordsbury
Fred B. Holton
Lordsburg
Sermon theme and Pentecost call at Church of Christ
Church notices urge flock to hear next Sunday's sermon on the Great Commission and Gethsemane. They promote Bible School growth for Pentecost with target 200 attendees, and remind members to attend services and the Lord's Table. Pentecost marked June 1990.
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Church of Christ
Gethsemane
Bible School
Automobile dealers move about half a million used cars last year
Auto dealers in the United States moved roughly 500000 used cars during the previous year, signaling a strong secondhand market. The figure underscores steady consumer demand and dealer turnover across major metro areas.
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United States
Lordsburg water system expansion keeps taps flowing
Water superintendent 3 F Corbell reports average daily demand rising from 220000 to 240000 gallons as new Gould boost pump and American two stroke pump head upgrade the city's capacity. Larger transformers and higher motor power improve reliability. residents should expect steady service.
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Lordsburg
F. Corbell
Texate Louisiana Power Company
Corbell
Lordebury
Lordsburg Cold Wave Attributed To Hotel Front Change
Three reasons are given for the recent cold spell in Lordsburg. The Lordstore Cafe rebuilt its front leaving the building exposed for days. Jack Frost, a Texas Louisiana Power Company employee, visited for a week to aid new construction in Lordsburg and Valedon. The Liberal editor shifted to summer clothing, and the weather man seemed to imply the season was ahead of schedule.
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Lordsburg
Lordstore Cafe
Jack Frost
Texas Louisiana Power Company
Lordeburg
Valedon
the Liberal
Hotpoint Cooking School Demonstration Opens in Lordsburg
Mrs. Pearl Spencer of the Edison Electric Company leads a three day Hotpoint cooking school at the Texas Louisiana Power Company office. W. Griffin will explain features of the new 1990 model range and answer questions while C. A. Slater promotes attendance for Lordsburg ladies. A final drawing for a percolator will conclude the last session.
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Pearl Spencer
Edison Electric Company
Texas Louisiana Power Company
W. ©. Griffin
Texas-Louisiana Power Company
C. A. Slater
Lordsburg
Absence Fulfilled as Official Duties Take Precedence
In a message to friends and supporters the speaker greets supporters in their precinct while noting chief deputy Harry McKeel is in Baltimore to return John J. Murphy, the man who absconded with the Veater and Davis highway payroll last November from Rodeo. The speaker says it will be impossible to personally greet them and maintain duties.
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Jyormpe
Harry McKeel
Baltimore
Maryland
John J. Murphy
Rodeo
Frigidaire Sets All Time Record Shipments
Frigidaire Corp records a record shipment on April 30 with seven carloads of electric refrigerators sent to 46 states and five foreign countries surpassing the May 31 1920 peak. The surge followed a million dollar newspaper advertising drive aimed at boosting first quarter results and showroom traffic. FE G Breehler reports the campaign mobilized sales staff in 10 districts and included thermometers to prove product resilience in heat.
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Itmes
Wrechler
Murphy Absconder Captured After October Disappearance
Chief deputy Harry McKeel and Mark Kerr traveled to Baltimore Maryland last week to retrieve John J Murphy who fled New Mexico last November with a five thousand dollar payroll He was employed by Veter Davis contractor and was arrested about two weeks ago.
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Harry McKeel
Mark Kerr
Baltimore
Maryland
John J. Murphy
New Mexico
Murphy
Veter & Davis
Ile
Survey Finds Wildlife In Fine Shape Along Gila River
Miller Aromons district ranger and J Morris president of the Tie Horn Game Protective Association surveyed the Gila river in the Virden and Med Rock districts on Friday and reported everything in splendid shape with wildlife in nice condition.
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Miller Aromons
J. Morris
Tie Horn Game Protective Association
Gila River
Virden
Med Rock
Lordsburg New Mexico Ordinance Amends Occupation Licenses
The village amends Ordinance 55 altering rates for circulars, exhibitions, carnivals and other licenses. Fees change to listed per day amounts and penalties raise, with Section 17 updated to specify fines from five to fifty dollars and jail terms from five to ten days. Passed and approved by Mayor Hanner and Clerk.
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Lordahburg
New Mexico
Trougroee
Lordaburg
Wits
Lordsburg
Hanner
Larger Summer Session Planned at College
Las Cruces New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts plans the largest summer session in its history. An eight week program runs June 2 to July 25 with 24 faculty offering courses across education English agriculture business administration chemistry biology engineering history social science economics modern languages mathematics and music. Notable lectures by Dr David Sneddon from Columbia University Dr A O Bowden Silver City and Mr A H W Hughey. Dormitory for 80 and an open air pool will support recreation under Prof J M Gardner who directs the session.
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David Sneddon
Columbia University
A. 0. Bowden
State Teacher's College
Silver City
A. H W. Hughey
el Pas
Texas
Agriculture
Marie Hughes
Dona Ana
J. M. Gardner
Gas Tax Collections Rise in April 1940
April gasoline tax totals show higher collections with total receipts around 7220 120 including station license fees. The figures compare with 1929 and 1920 benchmarks, noting increases and a 2 percent rise in state sales for March 1940 over March 1920 volumes.
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Coneman
Mialellites
Street Light Installation Underway in Tegase District
Milver City crews started work this week to install seventeen additional street lights in the residential district. Power company crews rebuilt distribution lines at Valedon last week to bring them up to standard.
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Tegase Louisiana Power Company
Milver City
Valedon
James B Whitefield Passes After Prolonged Illness
James B. Whitefield died at an oval hospital May 1 at 6 PM after a two year illness. He was born in Lebanon Tennessee in 1877 and spent 27 years in the hotel business. Survived by wife Mrs J F Whitefield, four children a son James four brothers and two sisters. Body shipped to Gaingville Texas for interment accompanied by wife and son.
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James B. Whitefield
Oval Hospital
Mr. Whitefield
Lebanon
Tennessee
J. F. Whitefield
James
Ciminaville
Texas
Gaingville
Delightful Surprise Birthday Dinner At Strickland Ranch
A surprise turkey dinner was held Saturday May 4 at the Strickland ranch in Animas honoring Mrs. Strickland's birthday. The dining room featured roses from the yard and guests included Olivia Wells, John T. McCabe, Viola Wright, J. A. Skipper, Cade Wright, V E R Ducote, Jane, Robert Wright, Felix Thier, A. T. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Strickland, Dorothy and Richard Strickland, and Jack Gauthier.
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T. D. Strickland
Animas
Mrs. Strickland
Oie Eee Jane
Robert Wright
Felix Thier
A. T. Johnson
T. B. Mrickland
Dorothy
Richard Strickland
Jack Gauthier
Lordeburg W C T U Meets May Twelfth at Baptist Church
The Lordeburg W C T U will hold a meeting next Monday May 12 at 3 PM in the Baptist Church. All interested in the prohibition movement and social welfare are invited to attend.
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Lordeburg W. C. T. U
Baptist Church
Boy Scout Executives Visit Hidalgo County Council
The Scout Executive visits Hidalgo County councils praising progress and health of programs. Troops 21, 22, and 3 in Lordsburg and Virden welcome displays, leadership praise, and plans for growth toward Eagle Scout. Mexican troops show strong participation and new patrols form under local leaders.
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Hidalgo
Dalgs County
Mendable
T Fmnitts
Lordeirk
Sam Gase
Trop 3
David Wright
Virden
Wilkes
Robert Mortensen
Dowglas Merrill
M. Jones
Lordsburg
Priehardt
Andres Hernandes
Tome
K. Ft. Underwood
Anita
Palace Theatre to receive new sound system by May 10
Proprietors say the sound equipment should arrive about May 10 with engineers due on the 13th to install it. The project promises improved acoustics and concert quality, marking a major upgrade for the venue.
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Palace Theatre
Mothers Day Services at Methodist Church
Sunday morning the church will hold Mothers Day services highlighting mothers as selfless, honored figures. Congregants are urged to wear a flower for their mother. Sunday evening at eight the Deming Choir presents the cantata. Pastor Joun S. Kick invites all to attend.
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Deming
Methodist Church
Joun §S. Kick
Repairing Mc Whorter Building After Fire Damages
Contractor J. J. Nally and crew repair the B. M. Mc Whorter building housing Nacarate Shoe Shop after a recent fire damage earlier this month.
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J. J. Nally
B. M. Mc
Nacarate
Detroit’s First Phone Returns to Service Across History
The city’s first telephone, installed in 1877 at Frederick Stearns & Co. in Detroit, was revived for a brief live demonstration by David M. Gray of Frederick Stearns & Co. and Frederick Sweet Stearns in Miami Beach. Once a landmark, the instrument now rests in the Bell Telephone Laboratories Museum in New York City.
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Detroit
David M. Gray
Frederick Stearns & Company
Frederick Sweet Stearns
Stearns Cate Cern
Miami Beach
Fla
Frederick Stearns
Bell Telephone Laboratories
New York City
Michigan
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H. Ponsford
McKee
Woman’s Club
Lord
Mra. J. Schurtz
Ftaim
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Shane
King
A. B. Walker
Emma Garcia
Paul W
Schurtz
Esther Witt
Iss
Fit Disciples Commission
Hotpoint Cooking School
Texas-Louisiana
Netlrning Murphy
BOY Scout
Hidalgo CO
Mothers Day Services Methodist Church
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