Local notes on meetings travel and community events
Local items report meetings upcoming and recent social visits. Mrs. Jack Heather hosted the N. and T club, Mrs. Sylvia Kerr hosted the 8 and . club, and Mrs. Wade S. Smith and Mrs. Gannon stayed with Anna M. Chase in her travels. Trainmaster and Mrs. L. Zwick attended a funeral in Bowie. Bakers hotel barred by sheriff escorts prisoners to Deming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Sylvia Kerr
Jack Heather
N. and T Club
Chamber of Commerce
Billy Salter
Novia Scotia
Len
Hollen
Jones
Devine
Bakers Barred
Deming
Methodist Church
C. V. Williams
Eastern Star
Anna M. Chase
Lordsburg
Railroad Friends
Woman's Club
City Council
Margaret Downey
Bethel Fuller
Lillie May Jones
Marie Graham
Stella Egon
E M Fisher
A. W. Morningstar
R. A. Egon
Fuller
B. H
Local Residents and Visitors Return and Travel
W Chandler Hill returns from West Texas Military Academy for mer vacation while Dr F D Vickers and Dr James A Kinnear visit from Deming. Mr and Mrs C M Hall and daughter become Lordsburg residents living with Mrs J Puller. L H Creamer and J C Creamer visit Roswell to escort Mrs Creamer to Plainview Texas for summer with daughter Mrs I Northcutt and grandson Nelson Northcutt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Chandler Hill
West Texas Military Academy
Mes C M Hall
Little Daughter
Lordsburg
Mrs. & J Pullers
Me Hall
L. H. Creamer
Roswell
Mr. Creamer
J. C. Creamer
Nelson Northcutt
Plainview
Texas
Mra I, I, Northcutt
Valedon NM School Closing Set for May 21
Valedon New Mexico announces the closing day program of the Valedon schools will occur Thursday evening May 21 at 8:00. A stage has been erected in the park to aid viewing and seating will be on the grass unless guests meet age and dignity criteria. The public is invited to attend as guests of the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valedon
New Mexico
Open business soon at old site with McEvoy
Miss Grace Long from the extension department at State College works with County Agent Koogler. The piece notes local personalities helping in community life and questions about motivation and effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McEvoy
Miss Grace Long
State College
Koogler
John Robson Buried At Tucson
A May 15 burial notice from Mrs John Robson in the Liberal states John Robson was buried at ten today in Tucson. The message thanks friends for kindness and is signed by Mrs John Robson and family. Attending were Frank RK Goon Nick Hughes of Lordsburg and the Hobson brothers of Animas. It notes a life of honesty and square dealing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
John Robson
MHS
Frank RK
Goon
Nick Hughes
Lordsburg
Hobson Brothers
Animas
W. R. Roberts
Bartlesville
Oklahoma
Charles E. Majors
Little Rock
William Majors
Los Angeles
Robert Russell
el Paso
R. W Curry
Indianapolis
J. S Sammons
Oklahoma City
Mountain View
Masons and De Molays Visit Silver City for Initiation
A party of Lordsburg Masons led by Mesars Chase Jeffus Gougill Ben Carruth and Cross with Stobt Briel of Las Cruces De Molays traveled to Silver City on May 19. They initiated seven Silver City youths into the local De Molay chapter and were hosted afterward by Mayor Frank Wesley for refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masons
Mesars Chase
Jeffus
Gougill
Ben
Carruth
Cross
Stobt
Briel
Las Cruces
de Molays
Silver City
Pete Chase
Harold Scofield
Louis Green
Frank Wesleys
Frank
Mrs L P McHalffey Returns From Mississippi Ranch Life Ahead
Mrs L P McHalffey and her two young sons have returned from Mississippi and plan to move to a ranch home near the Gila River. She looks forward to a delightful ranch life and her enthusiasm is already catching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L P McHalffey
Mississippi
Gila River
American Legion Calls for Memorial Day Endowment Fund
The American Legion urges support for a permanent endowment fund to aid orphans of veterans and disabled veterans. They request a nationwide total of 5 million dollars with New Mexico at 10000 and Hidalgo County at 150, to be raised by Memorial Day. The fund aims to cover administrative costs and ensure help reaches cases of lost income due to war injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
United States
New Mexico
Hidalgo County
Legion Committee
Simmons in Town Reflects Honest Deed From Past
O D Simmons of Animas, successor to Tom Birtrong, visited town on Monday on business. Recalled tale recalls a long-ago ride when N J Scott picked up Simmons on Tyrone to Lordsburg road. Scott forgot the debt until meeting in Simmons' store and offered payment, which was refused. Old fashioned honesty endures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. D. Simmons
Tom Birtrong
Animas
O. DD
N. J Scott
Lordsburg
Silver City
Simmons
Tyrone
Scott
Commencement Notes and School Band Praise
Jack Kerr presented a large bouquet to Jewels while Louise and Ruth delivered flowers to Helen and Viola. Dr Kent praised Prof Summers and his band noting the rapid progress under his leadership. Some boys’ feet dangled when seated a chair. Lordsburg hopes for the return of Supt McLeskey and the entire staff, though it remains doubtful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Kerr
Lord Chesterfield
Louise
Ruth
Helen
Viola
Dr Kent
Prof. Summers
Lordsburg
Supt. McLeskey
Star Theatre May Listing Shows and Dates
Sunday May 24 Excitement Monday May 25 Sunset Trail Tuesday May 26 Wednesday May 27 Penjola Thursday May 28 Friday May 29 Name the Man Saturday May 23 Riddle Riders and a two reel comedy Almost a Husband.
Silver City to Meet Bear Cats at Home
The Silver City team travels to face the Bear Cats on the home field, highlighting a strong lineup. They will stay with host Willard S. Salter at the Hollen House during the visit, with big objectives for the season ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver City
Bear Cats
Willard S. Salter
Hollen House
Card of Thanks for Bereavement
To the many kind friends and neighbors who proffered aid and sympathy on the occasion of our great bereavement we tender our heartfelt thanks. We are especially grateful for the floral tributes from ROY K. McDONALD and MYRTLE LOUISE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy K. McDonald
Myrtle Louise
For Sale Small Frame House 10 by 22 Feet
For Sale a small frame house measuring 10 by 22 feet listed by Mrs. R. W Sanders at Larremoore Ranch. Limited details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W Sanders
Larremoore Ranch
Commencement Exercises Honor 1926 Lordsburg Class
The 1926 Lordsburg commencement celebrated graduates with messages on service and progress. R Bownby presented diplomas to his daughter and three others, while teachers and students praised school spirit and future usefulness under Miss Tallulah Lyday’s stage direction. Benediction by T A Phillips closed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Bownby
Board of Education
Helen
Maurice
Clay
Lordsburg
Viola
Alvin
T A. Phillips
Tallulah Lyday
Bible Thought for Today
Brethren reflect on Galatians 6 4 urging spiritual correction with meekness. The verse counsels restoring a fellowship member gently while guarding against self temptation.
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Nat Gammon
Hs Pase
Mra Gannon
Wade S. Smith
Anna M Chase
U. S
Lordsbure
F D Vickers
The
Holy Crows Law
James A Kinnear
Kinnear
Msevoy the Jeweler
Msevoy Company
Jewelers
New—Way Market
Sanitary Market
J. A. Nicholson
Engineers’custom Assay Office
East Railroad Avenue
Wilkinson & Carter
Lordsburg Power CO
Barney Wardell
J. G
Raymond
Creamer
Ray
Tucson
Lordsburg Boys Bean de Molay
California
Los Areles
San Diego
Santa Barbara
Pacific Coast
Golden State
Sunset
Southern Pacific
T. Clayton
Star Theatre Program
Janie Gertrude McDonald
Library Board
Rh. K McDonald
BASE
Alec Batage Serra
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