After The Fire Is Over A Lordsburg Volunteer Fireman Tale
The piece details life after a call for Lordsburg volunteer firefighters. It explains the nonpaying, strenuous tasks of washing hoses and readying the fire engine, the dedication of volunteers, and community funding that supports meals and expenses. It invites locals to join Chief Baxter and become smoke eaters.
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el Paso
Tucson
Albuquerque
Los Angeles
Lordsburg
Fire Department
Baxter
Masonic Building Project Moves Ahead with Donations
The new Masonic building project advances as about half the membership contributes finances. Rebecca Morningstar of East Roosevelt Albuquerque NM gave a substantial gift in memory of her late husband A W Morn e Past Master. Treasurer Ownby notes the riding fund reception of thanks for the gesture.
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Rebecca Mornis
East Roosevelt
Altbuquer N.M
Morningstar
A. W. Morne
P- Masonic Lodge
B. Ownby
Deceased Gar Yee 76 Remembered in Hidalgo County
Gar Yee aged 76 died May 9 1949 after a short illness in Hidalgo County He had been in the area for over twenty years cooking for the Southern Pacific at Hachita and owned the Tom Yee ry Store north of the S P R He sold the store about three years ago Funeral services were May 11 1949 at Heather Mortuary officiated by David E Moore with hymns Ages and Nearer My to Thee sung by Sam Gass Interment at Taain View Cemetery Mortuary in charge Friends named at the service included Tom Shoon Lee M C Dong Lee On Willie Jim and Ng King
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Gar Yee
China
Thedsburg
Hidalgo County
Tom Sing
Oklahoma City
Sing
Yee
Thern Pacific
Hachita
Frank
Heather Mortuary
David E. Moore
Sam
Emma Scofield
George
Harry Gulasha
Sam Gass
Tom Shoon
Lee
M. C. Dong
Lee On
Willie Jim
Ng King
Attain View Cemetery
Birthday Banquet for Delta Kappa Gamma at Westerner Cafe
The Delta Kappa Gamma teachers sorority celebrated its birthday with a banquet at Westerner cafe on May 5. Mrs. Helen A and Mrs. Matalie M directed arrangements. A large birthday cake and red rose decorations enhanced the table adornments with red roses on place cards. Attendees included Miss Smith president Mrs. Mildred Johnson Chase Mrs. Frances Johnston Mrs. Mabel Johnston Baneta Kilgore Pansy Bess Johnston Miss Uther Landreth Mrs. Mary Lee Jinnis Miss Clara Shoemaker Rankin and Mrs. Wbertson and Mrs. Myers.
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Delta Kappa Gamma
Honey Teachers Sorority
Westerner Cafe
Helena
Matalie My
Miss Smith
Mildred Johnson
A Chase
Frances
Mabel Johnston
Baneta Kilgore
Pansy . Bess Johnston
Uther Landreth
Mary Lee Jinnis
Clara Shoemaker
Rankin
Wbertson
Myers
BP Women’s Club Installation May 12
The regular monthly meeting of the BP Women’s Club will be held this Friday evening May 12 at 8 o’clock in the hall. Installation of officers will be followed by refreshments. All members are urged to be present.
P.T.A Benefit Bingo Party Set for May 19
The Lordsburg Parent Teachers Association hosts a benefit bingo at the Legion Hall on Thursday evening May 19 from 8:00 to 10:30. Home made pies and cakes will be sold.
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Lordsburg Parent Teachers Association
Legion Hall
V F W Auxiliary Dinner and Installation Set
The Auxiliary of Bataan Post No. 3099 VFW will host a dinner Tuesday evening May 17 at the Westerner Cafe. Mrs. Catherine Moses of Santa Rita, past state president, will be honored and install officers after the meal. A class of candidates will be initiated and all members urged to attend.
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V.F.W
Bataan
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Westerner Cafe
Catherine Moses
Santa Rita
May Breakfast For Legion Women Held With Cards
A Saturday morning May breakfast at the Legion home was hosted by Mrs. Ralph Clark, Mrs. J. H. Potter, Mrs. Ernest J. Short, Obes Ima Fairly, Mrs. Richard Jill, Mrs. C. L. Brown and Mrs. William C. Musgrove with Mrs. John Bradford absent. The room featured pastel décor and rose and sweet pea bouquets. Whist prize winners were Mrs. Leon Kennedy and Mrs. H. L. Scofield, with Mrs. George Harding taking the cut prize. Bridge prizes went to Mrs. H. G. Rolfe, Mrs. Ben Cochran and Mrs. N. A. Gammon, and the cut prize was awarded to Mrs. Thomas Thompson.
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Legion Home
Ralph Clark
J. H. Po’ Ter
Ernest J. Short
Ima Fairly
Richard Jill
C. L. Brown
William C. Musgrove
John Bradford
Leon Kennedy
H. L. Scofield
George Harding
H. G. Rolfe
Ben Cochran
N. A. Gammon
Thomas Thompson
First Baptist Bible School Opens with Summer Activities
The First Baptist church Bible School will open Saturday May 27 enrolling children ages 4 to 17. A 2 to 4 p m party is planned. The Vacation Bible School runs June 30 to July 11 with a commencement June 10 at 7 30 p m. A big school picnic is set for June 3. Everything is new including songs stories and crafts. The program is free and everyone is invited.
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Baptist Bible School
First Baptist Church Bible School
Vacation Bible School
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Elects New Officers in Meeting
Miss Edith Cook elected president of Epsilon Sigma Alpha at a Tuesday evening meeting held at Mrs. Pansy Stubbs home. Elected beside her were Mrs. Stubbs as vice president Mrs. Virginia Harding as Secretary and Mrs. Sally Scofield as Treasurer. An installation planned for May 24 and a candy pastry sale scheduled for May 21 from 9 am to 1 pm in the old C P S building on Railroad Ave.
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Edith Cook
Epsilon Sigma Alpha
Pansy Stubbs
Stubbs
Virginia Harding
Sally Scofield
Mildred Nordeen
Frances Shelton
June Richardson
C.P.S
Railroad Ave
All Girl Concert At Methodist Church May 15
The Silver City Methodist Church all girl choir directed by Mrs. Rebecca Gamblin will give a concert at 7 30 p m Sunday May 15 at the local Methodist Church. Tickets available from the Woman's Society of Christian Service or at the door.
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Silver City
Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
Police crack down on hot rod drivers in Lordsburg
Police warn hot rod and strip down car drivers over reckless street racing in Lordsburg. Residents report tagging and ditch em with near misses, especially in the south part of town. Authorities seek parental cooperation to avoid arrests and license revocations.
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Lordsburg
Outh
Shuffleboard Craze Spreads Across the SE
The article notes shuffleboard sweeping the southeast, with new tables appearing nationwide. It highlights simple play but warns a good eye for distance and speed is needed. Local boards are listed at Pinto Cafe La Fiesta Club and Skylark in Duncan, inviting readers to join in.
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Pinto Cafe
Duncan
Skylark
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Asonic Building Sect
Rom Gar Yee
BP. W
P.T.A
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority
Methodist Church
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