New Citizens Day Proclaimed for June 1 in New Mexico
The Labor Department announces a court house ceremony for naturalized citizens and applicants on June 1 with music and cultural contributions. Regional programs will occur in Silver City and Deming, sponsored by local chambers and civic groups as part of an Americanization effort. Governor Miles and Mayor Short are expected to issue proclamations endorsing New Citizens Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ommissioner of Immigration and Naturalization
Court House
Avill
United States
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Silver City
Grant County
Deming
Armory
Deming Chamber of Commerce
John E. Miles
New Mexico
Ernest J. Short
Lordsburg
Hay
Kein Irrigation District Is Booming in Lordsburg
William s president of Franklin Irrigation District tours Lordsburg under the Government PWA 1062 F to review progress and praise the service. The district receives an advance grant of funds and plans four to ten wells on about 4800 acres to supply water for irrigation, with work expected soon and negotiations to be finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willams
Franklin Irrigation District
PWA
J. Hiking
Lordsburgh
Washin
Lordsburg
Williams
Wilkins
New Mexico
Mexico
Church events Sunday and May 14 services announced
The notice invites readers to day services on Sunday at 11 o clock with a message for Susie and to bring a mother present if possible. It mentions church services Sunday morning and evening plus a ceremonial event at the school auditorium on Sunday May 14 at 8 o clock.
Route to Hawaii for Army Major Connett
Major L L Connett of the U S Army departs on a three year stationing assignment en route to Hawaii. He is accompanied by Mrs Connett and will be remembered for his service as a CCC official in Silver City.
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U. S. Army
Juniors of American Legion Auxiliary Meet for Poppy Drive
The Junior group met Tuesday May 9 with President Dorothy Melanisa presiding. They planned the May 27 poppy sale and a sandwich sale next Saturday. A Mother's Day Memorial Day program featured music and poems. Emblems and pins were presented to members. sponsors were thanked as Miss Alma Perry takes over supervision for two months in Ohio.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Dorothy Melanisa
Alma Perry
Moselle
Wednesday Sewing Club Luncheon in Silver City
The Wednesday Sewing club met at one o'clock for a luncheon in Silver City hosted by Mrs. Maurice Conner. Members in attendance included Mesdames Noble Kirkpatrick Robert Pierce Glenn Moses W C Mearns Thomas R Taggart J Cloyd Miller L J Robinson Donald Johnson P M Chase Freeman McWhorter and Misses Ima Fairly and Lollie Kirkpatrick with guest Mrs John D Bingaman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewing Club
Maurice Conner
Silver City
Mesdames Noble Kirkpatrick
Robert Pierce
Glenn Moses
W. C. Mearns
Thomas R. Taggart
J. Cloyd Miller
L. J. Robinson
Donald Johnson
P. M. Chase
Freeman McWhorter
Ima Fairly
Lollie Kirkpatrick
John D. Bingaman
Thursday Bridge Club Meeting at Mrs Robin son Home
The Thursday Bridge club gathered at the home of Mrs L B Robinson. Members present included Mesdames T M Glass Don McCabe Fay Clayton Donald Johnson and Robert Poindexter with guest Mrs C Banks Austin joining for the afternoon.
Lordsburg High School Approved by North Central Association
Lordsburg High School, under J Cloyd Miller superintendent, received approval from the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools for the year ending June 30, 1940. The association notes the annual renewal policy and outlines the criteria and benefits of approval, including college admission reciprocity and professional credential recognition.
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J. Cloyd Miller
Lordsburg
North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Association
North Central Association
Board of Education
North Central
Central
United States
Montana
Arizona
New Mexico
Ohio
Indiana
West Virginia
Scheels
North Central States
North Central High Schools
Lions Club meeting features Guerra and Carmen Sumner
The Lions Club hosted violin virtuoso Manuel Guerra and accompanist James Sumner at a Tuesday noon meeting. Discussions covered baseball fundraiser, hospital status of J T McLeod, council ties with the Chamber of Commerce, and weekly luncheons, with a final decision deferred until next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Manyuel Guerra
James Sumner
Lion Schulze
Lion Harry Rosenstein
J. T. Mc. Leod
Hoy Springs
Arkansas
Lion Holt
Las Cruéea
el Paso
Jaureg
Lions
Lordaburg
Chamber of Commerce
Lordsburg
Hidalgo County
District Court Holds Brief Lordsburg Session
District Judge George W. Hay of Silver City presided in Lordsburg on Wednesday with two minor civil matters on the docket and several orders signed. He then traveled to Deming for a short session to handle preliminary criminal matters with District Attorney Joseph Wes, noting hearings in two cases would resume on May 24.
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George W. Hay
Silver City
Lordsburg
Hay
Deming
Joseph Wes
Sheriff’s Office Reports Charges After Week of Investigations
Sheriff John Cavin filed charges against William Tye and Otis and Oden Perry following rancher tips. Tye admitted stealing household items from the Eaton homestead while the Perry boys were released as juveniles. Also charged is W H Ledkins for forgery after a three year suspended robbery sentence surfaced.
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Ed Pride
Charles Weatherby
Sheriff's Office
William Tye
Otis
Oden Perry
Weatherby
Eaton Homestead
Pride
John Cavin
Tye
Perry
Cavin
W. H. Ledkings
Ledkinn
Jimmy Thompson
Clarence Downing
Thompson
Downing
Educational Budget Auditor Meets Officials on City County Budget
The Educational Budget Auditor and a delegation including F B Magruder C H Dowthier L W Clark R J Mullina Hugh Sawyers Manuel Baca and J T Resse met city and county school officers and city officials yesterday to fix the budget starting July 1. The coming year's budget will be about the same as this year with school maintenance rates rising from 4.76 to 6 mills, the maximum levy for school maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ht. H. Grissom
Bureau of Education
F. B. Magruder
Southern Pacific Tax Department
C. BH. Dowthier
L. W. Clark
R. J. Mullina
New Mexico Teachers Association
Hugh Sawyers
New Mexico Oil and Gas Association
Manuel Baca
J. T. Resse
Christian Endeavor Weiner Roast Hosts Junior EB Group
Twenty members and friends of the Junior C. EB of the Church of Christ met with sponsor Mrs Brimberry at the parsonage last Saturday for a weiner roast and outdoor games. The group attends Bible story courses at 7 pm Sundays at the church, inviting all local children to join.
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C. EB
Church of Christ
Wednesday Sewing Club Hosts Handkerchief Shower
The Wednesday Sewing Club met at Mina Ima Fairly's home and held a handkerchief shower for Mrs. J. Cloyd Miller. Attendees included Mesdames J. Cloyd Miller, I. M. Chase, Robert Pierce, Glenn Moses, Thomas R. Taggart, Bryan Hall, Freeman McWhorter, Donald Johnson, L. B. Robinson, W. Mearns. Guests were Mrs. Frank Winters and niece, Mrs. C. A. Tualla, and Mrs. Harry Gale. Refreshments of sandwiches, ice cream, strawberry cake, and iced tea were served.
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Mina Ima
J. Cloyd Miller
Mesdames J
Cloyd Miller
I M. Chase
Robert Pierce
Glenn Moses
Thomas R. Taggart
Bryan Hall
Freeman McWhorter
Donald Johnson
L. B. Robinson
W. Mearns
Mra
Frank Winters
C. A. Tualla
Harry Gale
California Visit For Mr and Mrs John Mui and Family
Mr and Mrs John T Mui and grandson Johnny Muir Kipp spent April in California. Rod D Robinson drove them to Phoenix where a cousin met them. Mrs Garaveh and Mrs Garauch then drove them to Los Angeles for a stay. They attended the Worlds Fair in San Francisco and visited Santa Cruz. Mrs Gorsuch returned to Lordshore with them for about two weeks.
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John T. Mui
Johnny Muir Kipp
California
Rod D. Robinson
Phoenix
Mra
Muir
Edna Garaveh
Garauch
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Banta Cro
F T Club Hosts Birthday Afternoon Event
Mrs. BR A Crider hosted the F T Club on Wednesday with sewing and birthday celebrations for Myre and Luther Lacey. Guests included Meadames Richard Lewis Harland Jack Trevor McNutt RK T Bonar A B Bowman J H Baxter Luther Lacey Arletta Black David Bowman Jimmy Dick Baxter Terry and Norman Crider who presented Lynette Lewis with gifts.
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BR. A. Crider
F. T. Club
Myre
Luther Lacey
Nominations Open for Next Term at Last Meeting
At the last meeting this month nominations for officers will be opened. On May 20 the Rebeccas will hold initiation and installation with the Santa Rita Rebeccas in charge of the ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebeccas
Santa Rita Rebeccas
Poppy Day Urges Veterans to Honor Fallen Comrades
World War Veterans of Lorda burg urge all veterans to wear a poppy on Poppy Day Saturday May 27. Ed Wright Commander of the Robert Swan Post American Legion cites the poppy as the memorial flower and asks veterans to donate to aid disabled veterans and families of the dead. The American Legion Auxiliary will supply the flowers and veterans should lead by example in wearing the pin on their coats.
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Lordaburg
Ed Wright
Robert Swan
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Remodeling Fluorspar Mill for More Production
E N Slick chief owner of Indian Metals Inc visits the mill to oversee improvements aimed at boosting output. He notes the ground fluorspar is a high grade product and fully satisfactory to trade partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Slick
Indian Metals Incc
Methodis t Church Services and Mothers Day Plans
Bryan Hall pastor leads the Methodis t Church with church school at 9:45 a m worship at 11 a m Pythian Sisters honor Mothers Day during morning service Subject Mothers of Today and the Idea of Sacrifice Baccalaureate at the high school 8 p m choir at 7 30 p m Wednesday recreation Friday night
N. and TV. Club Meets at Mrs Jones Home
The N. and TV. Club met at the home of Mrs. BE L. Jones on Tuesday with Mesdames G. W. Trimble, A. L. Greene, P. M. Metennis, F. H. Singer, Nellie Holiday, Elizabeth Scofield, Bryan Hall and I. C. Conner present. Guests Mrs LaSalle and Mrs George Ewan attended. Refreshments included tuna salad, potato chips, olives, hot rolls and iced tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. and
TV. Club
Mra. BE. L
Birthday Party for Benny Smith Marks Second Birthday
Benny Smith celebrated her second birthday at her parents home with a party Wednesday. Attendees included Raynette Edington Jane Chase Billy Short Noble Kirkpatrick Nancy Harwood Hobby Letherman Cloyd MilliW Arleta Black Lynette Lewis Mark Bowman and Keith Elms. Refreshments featured jelly and cake. each cake bore a candle per child. Favors included black ribbons and handkerchiefs. Betsy received two cakes from Mrs Young Bounds and Clyde Garrett.
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Benny Smith
ER. P. Smith
Raynette Edington
Jane Chase
Billy Short
Noble Kirkpatrick
Nancy Harwood
Hobby Letherman
Cloyd Milliw
Arleta Black
Lynette Lewis
Mark Bowman
Keith Elms
Betsy
Tickets On Sale For Home Games At 50c A Car
Tickets are on sale at 50e a car to support the team. Last Sunday's score was Safford 12 Lordsburg 6. The team travels to Safford this Sunday and fans are invited to join the away game trek.
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Safford
Lordsburg
Sunday Supper Club steak fry at Red Rock
The Sunday Night Supper club held a steak fry at Red Rock Sunday evening. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. J. Cloyd Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Black, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Dreyer, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Pierce, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Moses, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pierce, Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Chase, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Scofield and Thormas R. Taggart.
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Red Rock
J. Cloyd Miller
Harlan Black
Arthur Dreyer
Marvin Pierce
Dick Lewis
Glenn Moses
Robert Pierce
P. M. Chase
Harold Scofield
Thormas R. Taggart
Mrs Strickland Visit Highlights Lordsburg Stop
Mrs T B Strickland of Animas traveled to Lordsburg as a visitor on Thursday, drawing local attention to the brief exchange of words and greetings during her stay.
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T. B. Strickland of
Animas
Lordsburg
Ident Students Support Approved High School
Patrons show greater confidence in and willingness to back an approved high school. The sentiment indicates community backing for the project and an expectation of improved education facilities.
New Office for Dr J Forrest Stultz in Foster Building
Dr J Forrest Stultz has moved to offices in the Foster building replacing the vacated space of Dr C B Austin. Landlord J B Foster contracted Jack Heather to build a new rear office due to small existing premises, with completion expected this week.
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J. Forrest Stultz
Dr. C. B. Austin
Foster Building
J. B. Foster
Jack Heather
Wednesday Bridge Club Meets After Luncheon
The Wednesday Bridge Club met at Mrs. Luella 8. Clark’s home after a one o’clock luncheon. Members present included Mrs. C Banks Austin, Mrs. Eddie Allen, Mrs. R. F. E. Ruven, Mrs. W. C. Downey, Mrs. Harold Rolfe and Mrs. F. E. J. Short. Guest for the afternoon was Mrs. Harold Scofield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luella 8. Clark
Mesdames C. Banks Austin
Eddie Allen
R. F E. Ruvens
W. C. Downey
Harold Rolfe
FE. J. Short
Harold Scofield
El Paso Good Willers Entertained on Lordsburg Visit
The El Paso Good Will excursion met a royal reception in Lordsburg with a 12 15 arrival on a Wednesday. State officials and local leaders escorted the group along Railroad Avenue and hosted a grand chuck wagon luncheon on the lawn between Sinclair and Standard stations. A one thousand foot level Banner Mine ore gift and honors by Mayor Short and others highlighted the event.
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el Paseo
Lordaburg
Railroad Avenue
John Bradford
Ernest J. Short
Amerian Legion
John Cavin
A. Conner
Holt
Chamber of Commerce
Sinclair
Standard
Pard Rogers
Sheriff's Posse
Drum and Bugle Corpa
el Paso
W. H. Peterson
el Paso Chamber of Commerce
Lloyd . Bloodworth
Evryone
Lordsburg
Ea, Bowman
Banner Mine
Chamber of Commere
John T. Mule
Fynese J. Short
Dram
Bugle Corps
Wm. M. Townsend
James Crane
James A. Dick Company
J DD Atkinson
Sureboat Bakers
Hh. W. Minned
Purity Taking Company
John T. Muir
Rex Kipp
Peterson
el Pass
Village of Lordsburg Holds Special Meeting on Gas Extension
The Lordsburg Board of Trustees met with Indian Metals Company officials at City Hall to discuss extending the gas transmission line to the fluorspar plant. A two inch main may be required due to higher load, with the company covering about half the cost as credit on future gas use. The panel also debated buying bonds with sinking fund finances while awaiting Community Public Service Company water rate news and scheduled no further meetings until next month.
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Lordsburg
F. H. Couch
E. E. Slick
Indian Metals Company of
New Mexico
Fluorspar
Indian Metals Company
Gale
Community Public Service Company
Water Department
Kirkpatrick Family Take Lollie Kirkpatrick Home
Mr and Mrs Noble Kirkpatrick drove to El Paso Sunday to take Mrs Kirkpatrick s sister Miss Lollie Kirkpatrick to her home in El Paso. Lollie Kirkpatrick has stayed with the Kirkpatricks for the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Kirkpatrick
el Paso
Mr. Kirkpatrick
Lollie Kirkpatrick
Misa Kirkpatrick
Kirkpatricks
Coca Cola On the House Promo Reaches Lordsburg
The Deming Coca Cola Bottling Company repeats a free coupon offer this week and next to introduce Coca Cola at home. Over 400 households will receive complimentary coupons redeemable for a carton at local merchants Up-To-Date Grocery Robertson's Piggly Wiggly Cervantes Grocery and Arredondo's Grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deming Coca Cola Bottling Company
Lordsburg
Robertson’s Piggly Wiggly
Cervantes Grocery
Arredondo’s
Farewell Present To Ex County Assessor
A Earl T Brown received a Sheaffer fountain pen and pencil set in leather from courthouse associates and Earle Drug Company as a farewell token. Brown left for Santa Fe last week and his family will stay until school ends. L A Bradberry was appointed to replace him. Mr and Mrs Sherwood Culberson welcomed a baby girl Mary Ann named for grandmothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Earl T. Brown
Bureau of Revenue
Court House
Earle Drug Company
Brown
Santa Fe
L. A. Bradberry
C. F P. Sanders
Sherwood Culberson
Mary Ann Culberson
Mary Culberson
Ann Frymire
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Ec’y of Labor
Kein
Hurch OF Christ Brimberry
Hawaii
Lordsburg High School
Christian Endeavor
Voppy
Hirthday Party
Wednesday Bridge Club
W. L. Peterson
The
Coca Cola
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