Boxing Meets Set for June 3 and 4 in Lordsburg
The American Legion boxing committee announced dates June 3 and 4 for the first annual amateur meet open to Lordsburg boys who have never boxed professionally or semi pro. Matches will be in Central School gym with first come seating. Entrants and first round pairings to be published. boys may join via Manuel Sanchez Hidalgo Hotel Ted Paulos Lordsburg Cafe or Jack Morgan. Edward M. Pooley will headline the Lions Club Zone social Monday night with Lions from Silver City Bayard Central and Deming invited. Arrangements target about 200 attendees.
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American Legion
Lordsburg
Central School
Manuel Sanchez
Hidalgo Hotel
Ted Paulos
Lordsburg Cafe
Jack Morgan
Pooley
Lordshig
Silver City
Bayard
Central
Deming
Dick Rice Elected President of Lordsburg Lions Club 1949 50
R B Dick Rice was selected unanimously to lead the Lordsburg Lions Club for 1949 50 succeeding H H Bryant. The only contested post was Tail Twister won by H V Payne after a floor nomination by Lion Baxter. Eleven members more votes than attendees sparked a protest that was dismissed.
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R. B
Dick” Rice
H. H. Bryant
Lordsburg Lions Club
Lion Rice
Harvey Broaks
Eugene Romney
Billy Kimbley
Charlie Williams
Lion Tanner
R. Bownby
J. H. Baxter
Lion Baxter
H.V. Payne
Lion
Lordsburg
Poppy Day Fund Drive Urges Support for Disabled and Children
Mrs. Messecar of the American Legion Auxiliary led an urging of volunteers to back Poppy Day on May 28. She stressed funds fund rehabilitation and child welfare for veterans and families, noting volunteers handle all costs and gifts go directly to aid, with proceeds aiding hospital care, claim delays, and emergency relief.
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America
M. Moselle Messer
American Legion Auxiliary
O “Pefote
Legi
Messe
Lordsburgh
Auxiliary
Messecar
Isabelle Wright Selected for Girls State
At the Am Zion Auxiliary meeting, two girls were chosen to attend Girls State this year. Myra Kerr was selected. Isabelle Wright was the alternate. Mrs Koogler, chair of Girls State, announced Lordsburg’s quota and noted ongoing participation by local youths in school and American Legion activities.
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Am- Zion
Itl
Aux- 7
Asko
Myra Kerr
Isaight
Jary
Koogler
Lordsburg
American Legion
P.T.A. Bingo Party Tonight in Legion Hall
A bingo party hosted by the Parent Teachers Association will be held tonight Thursday at the Legion hall from 8:00 to 10:30 p.m. Prizes include home made pies and cakes, and the public is urged to give full cooperation.
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Legion Hall
Parent Teachers Association
B Sharp Music Class Recital at Central School Gym
A recital by the B Sharp Music class will be held Friday and Saturday evenings May 27 and 28 at the Central school gym. A varied program includes several piano quartets and the public is invited to both evenings.
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Central School
Stickers Due Now for Second Period Brake and Light
Patrolman John Bradford urges all auto owners to obtain May 1 due brake and light stickers. Regular auto inspections save repair costs and boost safety. comply quickly to protect yourself and others.
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John Bradford
Donations Reported for Lordsburg Girls State Effort
The Lordsburg Auxiliary at Girl's State lists donations from Pythian Sisters and Eastern Star each giving 5.00 dollars to support the program.
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Lordsburg
Girl’s State
Pythian Sisters
Eastern Star
Primary Grades to Present Operetta at Central School
The annual spring program of Central school’s primary grades presents an operetta titled Betty's Birthday Party on Friday night May 30 at 8 00 in the school gym. Dawn rises in the garden as sunbeams awaken flowers and butterflies.
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Central School
Betty
Sandman
Pinto Cafe Changes Hours West of Lordsburg
The Pinto Cafe announces new operating hours. Service will begin at 10:00 a.m. and run until midnight.
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Pinto Cafe
Lordsburg
Lordsburg teachers hold annual picnic with music and barbecue
Local educators from Lordsburg Schools along with families, school board members, retirees and staff enjoyed a barbecue and beans outing last Tuesday evening. Committee members Roy Melugin Dick Traylor Paul Probert H C Linquist Lon Blanton Donald Johnson Jack Lawrance and George Harding organized the event featuring Lon and Levi Bradberry and Roger Welles on fiddle guitar and bass. The crowd danced the Virginia Reel as Superintendent Freeburg praised the hard work behind the gathering.
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Lordsburg
Roy Melugin
Freeburg
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Dick Rice
Lions Club
Isabelle Wright
P.T.A
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