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Lordsburg Liberal

Location

Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1964

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Note of thanks from Mrs Windsor C to Jimmy and staff

Harriet W Bateheider writes from Salisbury praising Jimmy's Texaco station for gas service in March pointing to the care at Hidalgo General Hospital in Los Angeles. She thanks the workers for support during an illness and commends Dr Baxter and the hospital nurses.

Windsor C Bat Salisbury Jimmy Texaco Spurgeon Hidalgo General Hos Jimmirnd Conn L. A Lordshey Baxter Wnall Harriet W Bateheider

LHS Baccalaureate Services Scheduled for May 24

Baccalaureate services set for May 24 at 4 p m in the LHS cafetorium. James Jauncey will deliver the sermon. he holds multiple degrees and has studied at several universities before coming to the United States. He currently pastors the First Christian Church in U Paso. The public is invited.

James Jauncey University of Australia University of University of Loni University of Calif United Jauncey White First Christian U Paso

Campbell Predicts General Fund Surplus Around 43 Million

Governor Jack M Campbell announces a forecasted general fund surplus near 43 million dollars for the year end. He cites improved revenues and a stronger economy, with a June 30 outlook better than earlier estimates and urges state departments to hold line on spending.

Jack M. Campbell Department of , and Administration Werner Mobell Campbell

Animas High Plans Commencement And Graduation

The Animas Public Schools will graduate eight high school seniors and 13 from the eighth grade in a commencement in the school auditorium on Thursday May 21 A Baccalaureate Service will be held Sunday May 17 in the auditorium with Rev Ralph Hensley delivering the sermon The commencement address will be by Mrs Thelma Inmon from Deming The valedictory will be by Russell Richins and salutatory by Charles Richardson Supt E R Overholt will present awards and board members Houston Moore and James F Richards will present diplomas Names listed include high school graduates Marilyn Gauthier Sharon Hill Frances Johnson Erwin Richardson Russell Richins Jacque Soderberg Karen Wiley and William Young Eighth grade graduates include Ted Awtrey Zoe Dill Nancy Dominguez Judy Faris Gilbert Folk Jim Gilbreath Pamela Godfrey Julia Merrett Joe Richards Linda Robinson Peggy Roark Kathy Turner and Videl Varela Jr.

Animas Ralph Hensley Valley View Presbyterian Church Thelma Inmon State Board of Education Deming Russell Richins Charles Richardson E. R. Overholt Houston Moore James F. Richards Marilyn Louise Gauthier Sharon Doe Hill Frances Faye Johnson Erwin Charles Richardson Russell Boyd Richins Jacque Darlene Soderberg Karen Ruth Wiley William Dale Young Ted Awtrey Zoe Dill Nancy Dominguez Judy Far

W. W. Scott Reelected American Legion Commander

W W Scott was reelected commander of Robert Swan Post of the American Legion at Monday night’s Legion Hall meeting. Homer Brooke was also reelected as finance officer with new officers elected including Victor Lazar first vice commander Arnold Nard chaplain Homer Brooks adjutant Harold Bishop sergeant at arms A D Black service officer and Felix Jiminez historian

W. W. Scott Robert Swan American Legion Legion Hall Homer Brooke Victor Lazar Firet Arnold Nard Homer Brooks Harold Bishop A. D. Black Felix Jiminez

Arizona Highway 70 Association Visits Lordsburg

The Arizona Highway 70 Association conducted a goodwill tour meeting Lordsburg residents at El Charro on May 6. The buffet luncheon, sponsored by the Lordsburg Hidalgo Chamber of Commerce, drew 62 attendees including 24 from Arizona and four from Deming, New Mexico. A welcome sign was erected on the underpass, and Lordsburg was invited to form a New Mexico Highway 70 organization.

Lordsburg el Charro Lordsburg Hidalgo Chamber of Commerce Arizona Deming N. M Arizona Highway 70 Association

Animas Legion Dance Sponsored Saturday by Post 29

Coronado Post 29 of the American Legion in Animas will sponsor a dance on Saturday May 16 at the American Legion Hall. Music will be provided by the Mesilla Valley Boys.

Coronado Post American Legion of Animas American Legion Hall Mesilla Valley Boys

Lordsburg Relief Society Honors First President

The Lordsburg Relief Society marked its May 5 ceremony in the Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Mabie A Lines was the first president, with Lillie May Malone as 1st counselor and Edith H. Bradberry as 2nd counselor. Fannie A. Hill served as secretary. The society organized May 5, 1925, by Elders Ervin Lynn and Elrey W. Smith. The program included a history by Ruth Barnes, a song by the Lordsburg Singing Mothers, a poem by Bishop Allen A. Hill, and a skit with Mmes. Allen A. Hill et al. A history book with photos was shown. Fannie Hill compiled it. Corsages and books were given to the first presidency ladies. Attendees included Stake President Millie Kelly and others from Safford, Virden, and Duncan. Refreshments followed for 69 attendees. Betty Joe Farnsworth currently presides, with Helen G. Richins and Maxine Jones as counselors and Fannie Hill as secretary. John Lanes was honored in the LDS Sunday School as the first superintendent when organized, and he and Mrs. Lanes now reside in Mesa.

Mabie A Lines Lillie May Malone Edith H. Bradberry Fannie A. Hill The Relief Society Ruth Barnes Safford Arizona Lord Lordsburg Singing Mothers Allen A. Hill Mmes Lola Richardson Elna Pace Grace Wright Helen Gutchins Ora Nelson Fannie Hill Stake Millie Kelly Virden Duncan Betty Joe Farnsworth Helen G. Richins Maxine Jones John Lanes LDS Lanes Mesa

NMSU High School Creative Contest Honors 1964 Winners

The 1964 New Mexico State University English faculty announced the honorees for the annual High School Creative Contest. David Lehman earned an honorable mention for his short story among 360 entries, a new record. Certificates of merit will go to 11 short story and nine poetry winners with published entries in the 1964 booklet distributed to state English departments and libraries.

New Mexico State University NMSU David Lehman Thomas Erhard New Mexico

Rainbow installation set for May 7 at Masonic Hall

Miss Sharon Roark to be installed as Worthy Advisor of Rainbow for Girls in a public ceremony Sunday May 7 at 2 00 p m in the Masonic Hall. She and the officers invite the public to attend.

Sharon Roark Rainbow For Girls Masonic Hall

Miss Jane McGhee Crowned Miss Lordsburg Contender

Miss Jane McGhee daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack McGhee won the Miss Lordsburg contest and will compete at the South Central New Mexico Pageant in Las Cruces May 21 75. Mince McGhee a senior at Lordsburg High School was Queen of People and prom duchess in 1963. She plans to study at Western New Mexico University Silver City.

Jane McGhee Jack McGhee Lordsburg New Mexico Las Cruces

Plans for Hidalgo County Cotton Extravaganza Contest

Hidalgo County Farm Bureau members met to plan the Make It With Cotton contest. Rules require 18 or older Hidalgo County residents, 100 percent cotton entries handmade for the event, with entries submitted by June 5 to designated organizers. Judging focuses on fit and eye appeal, with categories casual sportswear and dress formal, plus prize money for category winners.

Juncheon Hidalgo County Doris McCarty Liberal Shirlene Davis Animal Sylvia Pace Virden McCarty Lordsburg

Equipment return notice for Little League and Pony League

Managers of last year's Little League and Pony League teams must deliver all equipment to the Police Station for forwarding to E. M. Fisher at City Hall. The notice requests prompt submission to ensure proper handling and accountability.

E. M. Fisher City Hall

Former Hospital Property Sold To Tucson Man

The former hospital building and real estate were sold at public auction by the county board to M. B. Rucker of Tucson. Rucker was the sole bidder, meeting the $15 000 minimum, and plans to develop the property into retirement housing for seniors. In other action, bids on four motor graders were opened. Deming Implement Co. led at the low bid, with bids held for a special meeting May 14 due to optionals in some proposals.

Board of County Commissioners M. B. Rucker Tucson Arnor Rucker Deming Implement Co Lee Tourneau Westinghouse

Lions hear N. M. S. U. official at senior boys dinner

The Lions Club hosted 20 members of the 1964 Lordsburg High School graduating class for dinner at El Charro. W. E. O'Donnell of New Mexico State University spoke on rapid scientific progress and its impact. He urged extended education beyond high school for many, noting not every case requires a college degree.

The Lions Club Lordsburg High School el Charro W. E. O'Donnell New Mexico State University Huh

Shower Tea Sunday for Hospital Needs

The Lordsburg Woman's Club sponsors a Shower Tea at the Woman's Club this Sunday May 17 from 3 to 5 pm. Proceeds and listed items support Hi dalgo General Hospital needs as shown in Liberal and on town posters.

Hidalgo General Hospital Woman's Club Lordsburg Woman's Club

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LHS Animas High Legion Rizona Highway 70 Assn Animas Weather Data U. S Lordsburg Relief Society Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Ervin Lynn Elrey W. Smith Western States Rainbow Lordshure Southern Pacific Railroad
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