Attend County Official Convention in Carlsbad
Mrs Emma Scofield deputy county clerk and Mrs Petra Estrada district court clerk with Miss Helen Chase attended the thirtieth annual convention of the New Mexico Association of Counties at Motel Stevens Carlsbad May 24. Eddy County hosted 30 counties with 277 registered voters and a final count of 400 including guests. Dr Leon Hill of Amarillo Texas spoke. Officers elected for the coming year include Mrs Johnnie Parish Quay County president Joseph Gant Eddy County first vice president Don Langford Lee County second vice president and Virginia Yearly acting executive secretary. The association incorporated and will have a full time executive secretary with office in Santa Fe. Governor David F Cargo and Representative E S Johnny Walker among dignitaries and candidates present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma J. Scofield
Petra D. Estrada
Helen Chase
New Mexico Association of Counties
Motel Stevens
Carlsbad
New Mexico
Eddy County
Leon Hill
Amarillo
Texas
Johnnie Parish
Quay County
Joseph Gant
Don Langford
Lee County
Virginia Yearly
Santa Fe
Emma Scofield
David F. Cargo
E. S. Johnny Walker
Youth Picnic Set by Lordsburg MYF Groups
The Senior High Methodist Youth of Lordsburg and nearby cities plan a sub district picnic and meeting this Sunday. They meet at City of Rocks at 6:00 p.m. The local MYF travels as a group, departing the church at the stated time. Adult counselors are Mr and Mrs Glenn Folley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
City of Rocks
MYF
Glenn Folley
County Clerks Workshop Delivers Absentee Voting Changes
Ernestine Evans Secretary of State and Luis Fernandez Chief of the Department of Finance and Administration presided as Fach County office hosted workshops with State Capital staff. District Court Clerks learned new district procedures including budget prep while Betty Turner moderated the County Clerk's session with Evans and Nancy Miles. Changes will be explained further in the newspaper soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernestine Evans
Luis Fernandez
Department of Finance and Administration
Fach
Betty Turner
Grant
Nancy Miles
Memorial to be Dedicated Sunday at Church
After an unavoidable postponement the L. B. Robinson Memorial window will be dedicated this coming Sunday May 12 at First United Methodist Church. It is hoped all congregation members especially those who contributed to the Memorial Fund can be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Robinson
First United Methodist Church
Delta Kappa Gamma Celebrates 30th Birthday Theta Chapter
Theta Chapter honors founders at a candlelight service and breakfast on Saturday May 4 as Ima Fairly and Clara Shoemaker host. Helen Kilgore reads about the pioneers who started the organization, now a worldwide group of teachers with thousands. Officers were installed, reports from the Hobbs convention shared, and several members announced they will retire or move away at year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Baker
Thelma Ross
Helen Kilgore
Dollie Blake
Sallye Barney
Eleanor McAlister
Mable Eckert
Jane Traylor
Helen Robertson
Hobbs
Helen
Clovis
Ida
Farmington
State Parks Weekend Set for June in New Mexico
Last October New Mexico celebrated State Parks Weekend with dinners tours lodging and governor Cargo recognition. This year events run June 21 22 and 23 with park staff and local chambers selecting lucky visitors for recognition. Chambers from multiple towns took part previously and visitors came from Ohio Kansas Texas Idaho Maryland Arizona and Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Cargo
Chambers of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce of
Gallup
Grants
Santa Fe
Taos
Appointment of Administrator for Montelongo Hernandez estate
In the Hidalgo County New Mexico probate court the administrator Joe Morales presents the estate of Hilario Montelongo Hernandez. All persons with claims must file within the legally prescribed period. First publication May 10 1968, last May 31 1968.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hidalgo County
New Mexico
Hilario Montelongo Hernandez
Joe Morales
Lordsburg
Annual Parent-Daughter FHA Banquet Held
The annual Parent-Daughter FHA Banquet and installation occurred Saturday May 4 at the Cafetorium. Guests enjoyed stuffed pork chops with sides and nutty water dessert as Ronda Wal ter delivered the invocation and Karen Newton gave the welcome. Shirley Hitson and Debbie Kirby sang with Louann Morgan on piano, and seniors received charm bracelets crafted by Mrs Hitson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronda Walter
Karen Newton
Rodney Newton
Shirley Hitson
Debbie Kirby
Louann Morgan
Leukemia Strikes Five Month Old Yvonne in New Mexico
Mrs. Margo J. Esty underwent major surgery at Hillcrest Hospital in Silver, New Mexico. Edmund Saline and wife flew to Memphis, Tennessee to seek treatment for their five month old daughter Yvonne. Mrs. Olla Joplin left for an extended visit with her granddaughter and family in Woodland Hills, California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margo J. Esty
Hillcrest Hospital
New Mexico
Edmund Saline
Memphisnessee
Frank Jude Dren’s
Yvonne
Olla Joplin
Dave Soward
Woodland Hills
California
FHA Girls Install Officers After Creed Recital
Officers installed were Dotty Reed president and Jeanine vice president with Christy Mera secretary Rachel Lallian Mera treasurer Maria Chavira head leader Helen Reed and Aileen Strawn reporter. The meeting adjourned after the FHA creed was recited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dotty Reed
Jeanine
Christy Mera
Rachel
Lallian Mera
Party Mentarian
Maria Chavira
Helen Reed
Aileen Strawn
Candidacy Announcements for Hidalgo County Offices
Charles Leroy McCarty seeks Hidalgo County Sheriff in the Democratic Primary on August 27, 1968. Mrs Ena Walter Mitchell announces entry for Hidalgo County Treasurer in the Democratic Primary August 1, 1968. Julia K Judy Fisher also declares candidacy for Hidalgo County Treasurer in the Democratic Primary August 27, 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hidalg County
Julia K
Judy) Fisher
Governor Thygereson and Rouse seek re elect in county races
Two candidates announce for county commissioner seats in Districts 1 and 2. IVEN D THYGERSON seeks re election in District 1 under the Democratic Primary on August 27, 1968. JOE H. ROUSE announces candidacy for District 2, also in the Democratic Primary on the same date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iven D. Thygerson
Joe H. Rouse
Announcement of District 3 Democratic Primary candidacy
A District 3 hopeful announces candidacy subject to the Democratic Primary on August, urging voters to support and vote.
County Treasurer Candidate Seeks Election Office
A county treasurer announces candidacy for election to the office, outlining plans to manage finances, taxes, and county funds. The notice names the candidate and emphasizes commitment to fiscal stewardship and public service.
County Tax Assessor seeks re election in Hidalgo County
Mrs Percy Brown announces her candidacy for re election as Hidalgo County Tax Assessor subject to the Democratic Primary in August 1968. The notice expresses appreciation and requests support for the re election bid.
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Hidalgo Ty
Emma Scofield Seeks Hidalgo County Clerk Nomination
County Clerk candidate Emma Scofield announces her contest for Hidalgo County Clerk in the Democratic Primary on August 27, 1968. She emphasizes service and local governance as she seeks election to the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hidalgo County
Democratc
Emma J. Scofield
Probate Judge Race Sets Eye on Hidalgo County Primary
Hidalgo County probate judge hopeful seeks Democratic primary victory on August 27. The candidate urges voters to back Mertice Brooks with their support and vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hidalgo County
Jude
Mertice Brooks
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United States Brewers Association
USBA
America
United States Brewers Association, Inc
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Cotton City Service
Northrup King Seeds
Delta Kappa Gamma
FHA
Lordsburg Brier
Ihereby
Charles Leroy McCarty
Hidalgo Cowty
Ena Walter Mitchell
Mrs. Percy Brow
Lfhman
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