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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1933
Page
3
A column mixes quotes and notes on weather, politics, and daily events. It references Humboldt Franklin Roosevelt and local happenings in Virden with school music, births, move ins, home gatherings, and a hard freeze damaging potato crops in El Faso.
Cloverdale notes Joe Blocher has been out of school with illness and hopes for his return. Frank Nations, longtime resident, was found murdered at his ranch in Old Mexico with no clear motive. Rev S A Lay reports services at Cloverdale and praises his past stewardship as he moves to new field. Community figures visit Lordsburg and Hachita. hominy talk and wind themes reflect local life as W W Pascoe family and others attend Sunday gatherings.
Last Thursday the Virden P T A elected Myrtle Tenney as president and Idan Davidson as secretary replacing faithful two year incumbents. Urban Larsen becomes president and Ted Whipple secretary. Friday the M I A closed with a social and a Little Theatre Lordsburg show Square Crooks followed by dancing and ice cream for about 275 people. Sunday Rev S M Mims of Lordsburg spoke to Virden graduates at the baccalaureate.
W S Knudsen announces Chevrolet produced 9 953 new cars and trucks in April up from March 3 845 and April 1932 55 433. Through April total output 208 000 units vs 188 000 last year. Demand strong despite banking curbs. plants back to five day weeks and May outlook favorable.
World famous cartoonist John T. McCutcheon of the Chicago Tribune sent the Lordsburg Chamber of Commerce two sketches showing how famous Americans are photographed by the chamber camera. The note, dated May 6, 1933, includes a signature and highlights that McCutcheon himself has been photographed by the chamber twice this year.
Regular meeting at Lordsburg court house approves County Agent report and warrants. Five dollar monthly relief for Jesse Snow, then County Board of Equalization hears tax appeals with several assessments sustained reduced or denied as read. Final settlement notice in probate court for Harry McKeel estate.
Conoco radio entertainer Carveth Wells will present his second 1933 Yellowstone broadcast on May 17. The program airing at 8 30 p m over 20 NBC stations invites listeners to explore topography vegetation and wildlife beyond the beaten trails at Uncle Sam s largest natural playground. KOA listeners can tune in locally for the KOA broadcast.
Bert G. Rhodes of Hachita New Mexico seeks three year proof to establish his homestead claim on WY4W FE S W S Section 25 and 26 Township 33S Range 18W before U S Commissioner Thomas E Blauvelt at Hachita on June 16 1933 Witnesses Weldon Lynch Sim Smith Joe Frye Jerome English all of Hachita NM published May 12 1933 last June 9 1933
The board recessed until May 2 at 9 00 A M where it reconvened and heard appeals. J J Jones Sesso Gonzales J E Allen and Ritter Walker and M A Codding had assessments sustained. Sam Killebrew also upheld. There being no further business the board adjourned. J H McLeod chairman and Claude E Wood clerk.
In the Probate Court of Hidalgo County New Mexico the estate of Don H Kedzie deceased is before the court for final report and account to determine heirs ownership and distribution. NR M Reynolds administrator seeks judgment on June 3 1933 at 10 o clock to settle heirship and claims Attorneys Wilson and Woodbury Silver City NM represent the administrator.
Notice is published that James Nations of Duncan Arizona filed to prove up a homestead claim land in Township 24 west Range 19 west New Mexico Principal Meridian. He will present three year proof before U S Commissioner Willard B Hbot in Lordsburg New Mexico on June 10 1933. Witnesses are Herff K Wood George Kerr Mrs Maude Hill The DeVilbiss of Lordsburg. Last publication June 2.
Edward Suttle of Animas New Mexico filed notice of intent before U S Commissioner Thomas E Blauvelt at Hachita on June 9 1933 for a 640 acre land entry under homestead laws. Coleman Babb H G Adams W A D Davis and W Hamilton of Animas NM witnessed the filing as part of the public land patent process. Ist pub May 5 last pub June 2 1933 May 5 June 2 1933.
Notice to all interested parties that on Monday in June 1933 at ten o clock in the forenoon at the County Clerk office in Lordsburg New Mexico a hearing will be held on objections to the administrator final account and its settlement The attorney for the administrator is W B Walton Silver City New Mexico issued by Claude F Wood Clerk with publication dates in May 1933
State of New Mexico files Indemnity School Land Selection List No. 9726 for Lots 3 4 EMGSW4 SEN Sec 7 SWSSW Sec 8 T 208 R 18W Las Cruces NM April 25 1933 protest period opens for adverse claims or mineral characterization with protests due by June 2. V B May Register. Ist Pub May 5 Last Pub June 2.
Department of the Interior notice from the U S Land Office Las Cruces New Mexico dated April 22 1933. Larry C Johnson of Lordsburg New Mexico filed intent to prove up a homestead claim for section 2 township 23 south range 18 west with a May 27 1929 entry and will appear before Willard E F Holt U S Commissioner on June 2 1933 in Lordsburg. Witnesses W L Linn James Craig Mrs Emma Muir and R S Ross all of Lordsburg. Registered by W B May. Pub April 28 Last Pub May 26
Yee Toung of Hachita New Mexico filed notice of intention to make year proof to establish claim to land described as Wynw SEYNW4 SW NW 148E 14 Sec. 12 WM Sec. 13 T33 R18 W NM P M. Before Thomas E Blauvelt U S Commissioner Hachita on June 2 1933. Names Alec Birtrong W A Winkler Cecil Earwood Leo McKinney all of Hachita New Mexico. First published April 1933 last published May 1933.
Ira C. Conner named Administrator with will annexed by Hidalgo County Probate Court on April 6 1933 for the estate of M. Q. Hardin late of Hidalgo County New Mexico. Creditors must file verified claims within one year from appointment or be barred. W B Walton is attorney for the administrator with offices in Silver City New Mexico. First publication April 21 final publication May 12.
United States Land Office in Las Cruces New Mexico notes Santa Fe Pacific Railroad Company of Topeka Kansas filed Oct 29 1932 an application under the February 17 1931 act to select lands described as Lots 1 2 3 4 SE XSW percent S percent SE percent Sec 31 T 33 S R 17 W and Lots 2 3 4 SE NW percent NE SE 1 4 Sec 1.
The United States Land Office in Las Cruces New Mexico invites all persons claiming lands described or having objections to the application to file protests or objections. Public dates span from 1st publication April 21 to final publication May 19.
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