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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1941
Page
4
Eddie Albert headlines in The Great Mr Nobody with Vincent Lopez and his Orchestra providing musical accompaniment for the stage production.
White Leghorn Rhode Island Red Barred Rock Anastra-White New Hampshire chicks hatch Tuesdays. Pringle Poultry Plant Deming New Mexico. Lost rust colored purse containing key and pen. Return to Liberal. For rent furnished house see Mrs Mathilde Johnson.
The Wednesday Bridge Club gathered at the home of Mrs. R. E. Ravens after a one o'clock luncheon. Members present included Mrs. B. Austin Mrs. S. Ff. Ken Mrs. J. H. Clark Mrs. Nat Gammon Mrs. Rolfe not present Mrs. B. J. Short Mrs. Frank Winters and hostess Mrs. R. Ki. Buvens.
The article presents two meat based dishes for warm weather: Ham and Egg Biscuit Shortcake using condensed cream of mushroom soup with diced ham and hard cooked eggs, and Shepherds Beef Pie combining condensed beef soup beef gravy and mashed potatoes. It includes ingredient lists, mixing steps, oven temps, and yields.
James Cureton a student at New Mexico State College spent the weekend in Lordsburg with his parents Mr and Mrs Geo H Cureton. Mrs H J Barber and her daughters Lena Gail and Carrol of Carlsbad are visiting Mr and Mrs B M Brickley for the week.
The Navy Department announces recruiting stations may accept applications for Midshipman Class V-7 in the U S Naval Reserve. Qualified applicants enter a month long training and observation phase followed by three more months, leading to Ensign rank. Requirements include native born married male US citizens ages 20 to 28 with a BA BS or engineering degree and trig coursework.
The report outlines Poppy Day practice in the United States with the Saturday before Memorial Day and notes that in the British Empire poppies are worn on Armistice Day observed on November 11.
The N. and T. Club gathered Tuesday at Mrs. Charles Fuller’s ranch home. Members included Mesdames Morningstar Clark Chase Green Brickley Scofield Holiday Melnnis Emanuel Singer and host Mrs. Fuller. Guests were Mesdames Augustine Martin Fisher Chase Ewan Barber. Salad sandwiches cake and iced drinks were served.
The regular American Leyvion Auxiliary meeting was held on Wednesday May 7 at Mrs Alma Carsons home. Officers were elected and plans for Poppy Day were made with Grace Wright appointed chairman for the event on Saturday May 24. A social hour followed refreshments.
The Library Board meeting was well attended with out of town members missing. Present were Mrs. Mary Lee Fairly and Mrs. R. B. Beavers along with Mrs. Bethel Fuller Mesdames Lola Jones Mathilde Johnson Hazel Fwing Elizabeth Bates Sallye Jarvis and Lela Mae Walter.
The Monday Nightridge Club dined at Hidalgo Coffee Shop Tuesday evening then held a bridge game at Miss Helen Chase's home. Nancy Chase won high prize and Bertha McCafferty took low. Attendees included Ima Fairly Olive Harper Exa Barton Bess Johnston Eleanor Fitch Mildred Truitt Lola Mae Atkinson Margaret Fuller Bertha Scofield and hostess Miss Helen Chase.
The Scissorettes met at Mrs Dolly Williams home with Mrs Ann Hudson co hosting. Tea cream cake and punch were served to club members including Elizabeth Gale Ruby Mae Nard Lula Smith Alva Brown Laree Smith Thelma Bright Verdie Brown Ada Mae Nard Emaline Richards Vera Craddock and the hostess. Aprons were presented to the hostess by club members. Mr and Mrs Basil L Giles attended the Douglas rodeo last Saturday.
Outdoor dining is celebrated with a garden picnic plan featuring a pork and beans casserole with spiced ham cheese tomato sandwich and mixed vegetable salad. The recipe yields 6 to 8 servings, with a cheese tomato spread option and a bacon ham sandwich variation.
Miss Benny Smith entertained a number of her friends Friday afternoon celebrating her fourth birthday.
The disabled veterans gain both wages and therapeutic value from poppy work. The Legion and Auxiliary rehabilitation programs receive support from Poppy Day contributions, aiding veterans in need.
The Wednesday Sewing Club met at the home of Mrs. Geo. P. Jeffus with members present including Mesdames T. J. Mayfield L. B. Robinson A. T. Hood Crawford Mearns J. R. Poindexter BE. M. Brickley Miss Ima Fairly and guest Mrs. Henry Barber.
Announcements from the Womans Club invite flowers for a Monday flower show with Mrs E Scofield options. The Methodist Missionary Society meets Friday at S M Chase home with hostesses P M Chase and J S Chase and program by R Poindexter and A L Green. Visitors Mrs Don Kerr and Donnie Kerr from Morenci stay with Mrs Ollie Williams this week.
Mr and Mrs Be Forrest Sanders left Monday to spend the summer in the mountains where Mr Sanders can rest. Lordsburg friends express hope his health improves quickly and that they will return soon.
An evening of swimming and a picnic supper in Bowie gathered a list of attendees including Misses Ruthe Fisher Mary Louise Noche Gladys Gene Malone Florence Gwartney Betty Been Freida Coffey Nellie Jo Swaggart and several couples led by Mr and Mrs J W Patterson Mr and Mrs S M Briggs Mr and Mrs Alton Warren Mr and Mrs Lloyd Gambrel with Elmer Jones Allen Hill James Rodgers Leslie Webb Dean Merritt Billy Kimbley and Dickie Federick.
The article lists CCC eligibility: ages 17 to 23 inclusive, U.S. citizens, in good health, unmarried, unemployed at application, and willing to commit at least six months. Enrollment is planned for late May to early June 1941, with early applications urged before quotas fill. Relieving status is not a requirement for applicants or families.
The CCC camps provide general and specialized training for many jobs and academic progress. Courses include cooking, subaltern training, clerical work, welding, auto mechanics, drafting, radio operator licenses, and leisure time instruction. Enrollees qualify for administrative roles, with many becoming foremen, clerks, or advisers. joining is open to all youth not on relief.
The Womans club held a Tuesday golf tournament at the local course with twelve competitors. Mrs. Ben Cochran won a roll ball trophy on a handicap basis. After play, a lunch was served and plans made for future meetings with weekly play around 3:30 to 4:00 followed by supper for members and their husbands.
Reserve Officers Association of New Mexico holds its 1941 convention in Albuquerque on Saturday May 17 at City Hall beginning 7 p.m. with officer elections and business. Terrain exercise registration starts 10 p.m. at CCC Camp SCS8-27-N and continues through Sunday May 18. attendees urged to participate in both events.
Miss Irene Wilson and Charles Egene Ward of Compton California were married Wednesday by Judge P W Kid Wilson. Ward is blind and has both legs amputated using artificial legs. They left Wednesday evening for Florida for a brief honeymoon and will return to Compton to run an auto court.
The F. T. Sewing Club met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. R. R. Lewis's home. Members present included Mesdames J. H. Baxter, Vonda Lee Page, R. T. Bonar, E. C. Bowman, H. F. Scofield, Jimmy Wood, Harlan Black, with guest Mrs. Hugh Garrett joining for the afternoon.
Mrs. John Curry and three summer guests from a Jersey City sister, June Richardson of New York, visit the guest ranch near Animal Tuesday. The party, enjoying the sunshine land, spends several weeks there and praises the area.
Mr and Mrs Allen Bowman hosted a dinner Tuesday night at the Hidalgo Coffee Shop. They complimented Roger Pierce of Salt Lake City a former college classmate and companion mining engineer. Others at the party included Superintendent and Mrs E Bowman and Willard E Holt.
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