Lordsburg Public Schools Close Successful Year
The Lordsburg Public Schools celebrate a successful year with a Baccalaureate service on Sunday, a Parents-Teachers reception Monday, a school program Wednesday, and a high school graduation Thursday in the auditorium. Ten graduates are Helen Anderson Ilanete Henderson Rufus Jones Jim Woods Leilani McCants Mattie Smith Dorothy Brengele Bernard Weiler Daniel Dunagan and Margaret Malow. The events featured music sermons, a grade school program, and diplomas presented by the school board.
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Lordsburg
E! Mg
Weidhesay
Helen Anderson
Ilanetendeéerson
Rufus Jones
Jim Woolsleie McCants
Matti Smith Yrothy Brengele
Bernard Weiler
Niel Dunagan
Margaret Malow
Ey Hie Sic
D. W. Hadwin
W. W. Wilker
Pacific Copper Co installs big air compressor at Bonnie mine
The Pacific Copper Co a Bonnie Mines plant received a 650 foot air compressor on Tuesday. The device will be installed in the Bonnie property to boost full time operations and increase output of the mine system. Superintendent B R Dawson leads Pacific Co operations in the district.
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Pacific Copper Co
R. B
R. Dawson
Pacific Coy Co
Mine Manager Returns from Mexico Trip
W H Harrison manager of the Arrison Mining Co operators of Miser s Chest properties returned Sunday from a week long trip to Sabinal Mexico. The Harrison Mining Co shipped cars of fine ore this week from the Miser s Chest property and is getting ready for bigger shipments weekly.
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W. H. Harrison
Arrison Mining Co
Sabinal
Mexico
Harrison Mining Co
W M S Meeting at Mrs Blocker's Home
The W M S met at Mrs. P B Blocker's home on the street with a study of Haggai led by Mrs H Gass. Refreshments were served and attendees included Mesdames Pence Langston Ibell Brown Pendle Gass Lovett and the hostess. next meeting planned at Mrs Earl Brown's home.
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P. B. Blocker
Th Street
B. E. Lovett Elbert Es
Earl Brown
Ted
George Werdeman Killed in Auto Accident
Messages from J C Wright and R J Wright report George Werdeman killed in an auto accident at Jameston California on Sunday. Deceased formerly lived in Lordsburg with his parents G J Werdeman and was about 24. He worked as a car whacker for the Southern Pacific in this city. They moved to Jameston six years ago. Mrs Werdeman is sister of the Wrights.
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J.C. Wright
R. J. Wright
Animas
George Werdeman
Jameston
Calif
Lordsburg
Mra
G. J. Werdeman
Mr. Werdeman
Southern Pacific
Call
Triumphs and Tragedies of Air Travelers Highlight Lordsburg Visit
Secretary of the chamber of commerce hears letters from aviatrix Ruth Nichols praising Lordsburg airport hospitality. Major J H Noyes reports his wife’s praise for the Hidalgo Hotel. News notes the sudden death of Major Noyes in Illinois during flight instruction and mourning from Lt. Mendell and others who knew him.
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Chamber of Commerce
Ruth Holand Nichols
Lordsburg
Down Town
Miss Nichols
J. H. Noyes
U. S. Air Patrol
Department of Commerce Aviation Branch
Hidalgo Hotel
Major Noyes
Air Patrol
L. W. Mendell
Johnson
Herald Man Here First of Week
W. Payne, special writer for the El Paso Herald, was in Lordsburg this week representing the paper. The Herald is noted among Southwest publicity agencies and ranked as one of the ten great newspapers in the United States.
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EL Paso Herald
W. ©. Payne
Lordsburg
Southwest
Herald
Local social notes from Valedon and Dallas visit
Mrs. George P. Jeffus left Saturday for a visit with relatives in Dallas Texas. W. J. Nicholson of Tulsa Oklahoma is visiting his brother J. A. Nicholson. The Wednesday bridge club met at Mrs. A. J. Balmforth’s Valedon home with special guest Mrs. J. D. Waugh. Two tables played with Mrs. G. L. Ross winning the prize.
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George P. Jeffus
Dallas
Texas
W. J. Nicholson
Tulsa, Oklo
Brother
J. A. Nicholson
A. J. Balmforth
Valedon
J. D. Waugh
G. L. Ross
Coast to Coast Runners Reach Lordsburg May 30
Coast to Coast runners in the national foot race of C. C. Pyle travel 61 miles from Deming to Lordsburg on Thursday evening May 30. A large support caravan will accompany the racers with various entertainments planned. Spectators are urged to greet the arriving caravan around two to three o'clock. Mystic Shrine members from Houston, en route to Los Angeles, will also visit Lordsburg the same day for the North America convention.
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Lordsburg
C. C. Pyle
Mystic Shrine
Houston
Texas
Los Angeles
Mystic Shrine of North
Test Well Making Hole Fast Near Lordsburg
Drillers at the P O B test well eleven miles west of Lordsburg are making hole rapidly and were down over 300 feet Wednesday evening. Drilling shows blue sticky shale indicating rich formations higher than many fields in the Continental area. The work is moving fast and offers an interesting stage for visitors.
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Lordsburg
Remodeled Star Theatre Adds Space and Stage Upgrades
The Star Theatre has finished a new extension offering added seating and a larger stage with better equipment. The improvement doubles the space for the large dances hosted in the auditorium. Saturday night a Dutch and Mack managed dance will feature the upgraded venue. Mr. Allen, the theatre manager, receives praise for the enhancements.
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Star Theatre
Secontly
Dutch
Mack
Allen
Johnson Dunagan Wedding Surprise at Animas Home
Friends of Bennie Dunagan and Miss Jarvis Johnson were surprised last week by news of their quiet marriage. The couple is receiving congratulations from their circle at their Animas home.
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Bennie Dunagan
Jarvis Johnson
Animas
Famous highway man honored as luncheon guest in Tombstone
In Tombstone a famed western highway man and his wife lunched with Maurids Clark on Thursday at noon. The article states the guest’s name as A. H. Garned, noting the description fits the distinguished figure.
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Tombstone
Maurids Clark
A. H. Garned
Lundquist and McCarthy wed in Albuquerque vows
Miss Helen Lundquist of Valedon and Frank McCarthy of Lordsburg were married in Albuquerque on Wednesday morning and will reside in Lordsburg.
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Helen Lundquist
Valedon
Frank McCarthy
Lordsburg
Albuquerque
Residents and visitors frequent regional towns and resorts
Mrs. C. F. Martin relocates to Deming while Miss Foley from Tucson visits her sister Mrs. Hughes in town. Henry Conner and M. Q. Hardin travel to Miami Arizona to see Quilla Hardin and wife. A pair of horn rim glasses are lost and a Liberal office offers a reward for return. Mrs. J. C. Whitfield of Bowie Arizona visits Liberal. Elisa Padilla of Deming visits Mrs. Hall. Mrs. Robertson is en route from Clifton Arizona to California visiting Mrs. Muir and Mrs. Marble. Mrs. Morningstar departs for Bemus Point New York for summer with relatives.
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Liberal
Elisa Padilla
Deming, N. Mex
T. E. Hall
E. R. Roberston
Clifton, Ariz
California
John T. Muir
W. H. Marble
A. W. Morningstar
Bemus Point
New York
McGhees Lose Suit In Lower Courts
Southwestern Engineering Corporation prevailed against McGhee Mining Company in district court with a verdict for 24074 dollars and 50 cents. Defendants expect to appeal to the state supreme court.
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McGhee’s
Southwestern Engineering Corporation
McGhee Mining Company
Supreme Court
Lobos Visit Lordsburg for Bearcats Baseball Clash
The Lobos travel to Lordsburg next Sunday to face the Bearcats on the home diamond. The Bearcats, defeated by the Lobos 13 to something last Sunday, seek revenge on their turf.
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Lobos
Lordsburg
Bearcats
New Traffic Laws In City Ordinances Move To Regulate Traffic
The Liberal reports new traffic regulations issued by city ordinances this week. Chief of Police Chas. Connor is tasked with ensuring enforcement. Residents are urged to read and learn the rules to avoid penalties and confusion within city limits.
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Chas. Connor
Dr Congdon Delivers Commencement Address in Lordsburg
Lordsburg celebrates its annual commencement with Dr. Congdon delivering the address. The eminent divine previously served as pastor in Douglas Arizona and since moved to El Paso to lead the First Presbyterian Church, succeeding Dr. Floyd Poe of Dallas Temple Church.
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Lordsberg
Dr. Congdon
Ddr. Congon
Presbyterian Church
Douglas
Ariz
Sine
el Paso
First Presbyterian Church
Floyd Poe
Temple Church
Dallas
Local Residents Attend Burials Trips and Club Events
Mrs Marguerite Martin and Eva Blackwell of Rodeo visit here Wednesday. The Hill and Vanzandt families attend the burial of Robert Hill in Texas. Mrs George Kimberlin and family visit Mrs T M Holloway in Los Angeles. Jack Morgan joins the navy in San Diego and will visit home soon. Women’s Club friends travel to Silver City for the May breakfast. Christian Church forms Dorcas Society. second meeting hosted by Mrs J M Dorrance Thursday afternoon.
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J. L. Wells
Marguerite Martin
Eva Blackwell
Rodeo
W. W. Hill
Wostello
Texas
J. J. Vanzandt
Colorado
Robert Hill
Jack Morgan
W. A. Short
Aviation Department of the Navy
San Diego
California
Ladies of the Christian Church
Dorcas Society
J. M. Dorrance
Pioneer citizen James M Wright dies after pneumonia
James Madison Wright aged 55 died Monday at DeMoss Hospital after a brief pneumonia illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Church of Christ with Rev. Hadwin officiating, burial in Mountainview Cemetery. Survived by three brothers Lee J Wright of this city W A Wright and Faby Wright of Hed Rock. A longtime rancher and prominent local cowman, he was known for public spirit and generosity in the southwest. His passing is deeply mourned by county and city.
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James Madison Wright
DeMoss Hospital
Church of Christ
Rev
Hadwin
Mountainview
Lee J. Wright
W. A. Wright
Faby Wright
Hed Rock
Southwest
Wright
County
Elty
Aged Lady Mrs Amelia Hitchess Dies in Valedon
Mrs Amelia Hitchess a pioneer born in England May 15 1857 died Saturday morning at her daughter Mrs J J Gwartneys home in Valedon after two years illness She moved from Deming New Mexico to Lordsburg then Valedon She leaves her husband two daughters Mrs Gwartney and Mrs Davis and four grandchildren Services were led by Reverend John Hice at the Methodist church and interment was at Mountainview Cemetery The community offers sympathy to the family
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Amelia Hitchess
J. J. Gwartney
Valedon
Hitchens
England
Deming
N. Mex
Joseph Hitchens
Lordsburg
Where Do We Go From Hine Heaven Hell or Annihilation
Church of Christ invites the community to a Sunday night discussion on death and afterlife with topics on heaven and hell. Bible School counted 93 attendees last Sunday and aims for over 100. Christian Endeavor meets at 7 00 P M. Minister D H Hadwin invites participation and marks a Lord's Day service with the Lord's Supper.
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Heaven
Hell
Lordsburg
Church of Christ
Christian Endeavor
Jesus
D. H. Hadwin
Residents and visitors gather in El Paso weekend
Mrs. Arthur Reitchelt visited El Paso over the weekend. Lewis Green Ronald Laundry and Bobby Allen were in El Paso Saturday and Sunday. Harry Johnson returned home from Santa Fe where he had been in school. Mr and Mrs Charles Fuller were called to Clifton Monday because of Mrs Fuller's father’s illness. Nadene Causland travels to Hurley to visit her sister and will join the Lannon family on a motor trip to the Grand Canyon and California.
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Lewis Green
Ronald Laundry
Bobby Allen
el Paso
Harry Johnson
Santa Fe
Charles Fuller
Clifton
Mrs. Fuller
Nadene Causland
Hurley
C. H.lannon
Lannons
Grand Canyon
California
Memorial Day Observance Set For May 30 at Star Theatre
Memorial Day service arranged by the Cemetery Association will be at two oclock in the afternoon May 30 at the Star Theatre Building. A program includes Invocation by W W Wiker nan, songs by the Assembly and Anthon Bull, address by J B Nica, anthem and benediction by D W Hadwin. Decorations may be placed on graves during Memorial Day. Musical numbers directed by Mrs G I Rona.
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Star Theatre
W. W, Wiker
Nan
Dy Assembly
Anthon—Bull
Coral Club
Mr. J, B
Nica
Mr. D
Hadwin
Mra. G. 1
Rona
Former Editor Forrest Thomas Moves to Lordsburg Home
Forrest Thomas former editor of the Democrat who bought the Lordsburg Liberal about two months ago moves his family to their new home in Lordsburg New Mexico. They plan to leave Friday after packing this week. Lordsburg about 190 miles from El Paso and Thomas expresses satisfaction with the new location.
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Forrest Thomas
The
Democrat
Lordsburg
New Mexico
el Paso
Thomas
Pauls Valley
howerPauls Valley
Woman's Study Club Honors Mrs. Thomas
The Pauls Valley Democrat reports a spring celebration at Mrs. Asa Montgomery's home honoring Mrs. Forrest Thomas. The luncheon featured white and gold decor, with gifts presented in a handmade May basket. Mrs. Burks praised Mrs. Thomas as a valued member as her term ends.
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Asa Montgomery
Kemp
Forrest Thomas
Latimer
Thomas
Burks
Pauls Valley
Local Gossip Roundup From Silent Springs Area
Mr and Mrs W A Short returned Monday from Hot Springs. Jack Everhart of Silver City visited over Sunday. Mrs J J Wadford stays in Silver City for a few weeks. Mrs Cora Allison living in Rodeo for a few months. Good buys at McEvoy s for up to date gent furnishings. Lordsburg Bakery new Chevrolet sedan delivery truck. Mrs Rose Powers leaves Saturday for Tucson to visit relatives. Miss Lola Beavers departed Tuesday for Duncan Arizona for several months. Deming Variety Store seeks to buy a good second hand cash register. 21 Mr and Mrs J C Ewing of Los Angeles California guests of Mr and Mrs P M Ewing. Miss Virl Crofts returned to Sanford Arizona after visiting Miss Mildred Holloway. Miss Ethel Hanner and Norma Jean Helbig left for San Bernardino California Monday. Mrs Fred Laundry leaves Monday for New York then sails to England for extended visit.
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Mra
W. A. Short
Hot Springs
Jack Everhart
Silver City
J. J. Wadford
Cora Allison Ing
Rodeo
McEvoy's
Lordsburg
Rose Powers
Tucson
Lola Beavers
Tuseday
Duncan
Ariz
Deming Variety Store
Deming
Willard Holt Helps Liberal Paper Stay Strong in Editor’s Absence
The Liberal’s editor leaves port of duty for a far land and Mr. Willard Holt steps in. Holt edits the Liberal for about a week and preserves high-quality work, earning praise as a steadfast friend to readers and a devoted contributor to the community.
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The
Liberal
Willard BF. Holt
Mr. Holt
Tiose
Willard KB
Lordsturg Radio Promotes New Mexico Sunshine World Reach
Lordsturg proclaims its radio broadcasts from the government airport to tell the world of New Mexico’s sunshine. The piece highlights the station’s role in informing outsiders while contrasting with disaster-prone regions and touts growth capacity for 0,000,000 newcomers.
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Lordeburg
New Mexico
Enn
Commonwealth
Lordsburg Eyes Big Tourist Surge For 1020
The American Automobile Association estimates 44,000,000 tourists in New Mexico in 1020. Lordsburg benefits from excellent highways and high traffic as the Chamber of Commerce pushes to maintain heavy tourist flow with citizen support.
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American Automobile Association
New Mexico
Three A‘s
Lordsburg
Chamber of Commerce
We Know How Lordsburg Built Its Noted Advantage
The passage asserts Lordsburg attracts attention and investment because it has vision and seizes opportunities. It asks why the town consistently gains favorable coverage and status as a travel hub, concluding its success rests on a proactive motto, We Know How.
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Lordsburg
United States
Lordsburg Attracts High Grade Tourists
Lordsburg draws the highest grade of tourists daily as motor trips increase through the southwest. The town benefits from New Mexico highways praised as assets and from a premier hotel touted coast to coast for its quality and service.
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Lordsburg
New Mexico
Liberal Get Bargains And Your Dollars Worth
Local ads outline discounts and shopping deals with price cuts and limited time offers. Stores advertise household goods clothing groceries and sale events aiming to attract bargain hunters.
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