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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1941
Page
4
A humorous verse recounts Adolf Hitler dreaming of death and heaven, being denied admission by St. Peter, then Satan, and finally waking to declare the dream unforgettable. The poem ends with the punchline that he was kicked out of Hell.
Mrs Harold Rolfe entertained the Wednesday Bridge Club in the Hidalgo Hotel lounge. Present were Mesdames CC B Austin S KE Allen J H Clark BE J Short Frank Winters and guests H KE McCray and J R Poindexter.
The N and T Club with Mrs A I Green hosted a farewell handkerchief shower for Mrs A W Morningstar on Tuesday afternoon as she prepares to move to Remus Point New York. Attendees included Mrs Banks Austin FE Allen J L Allenstine BE M Brickley KF Buvens H S Chase M Chase I C Conner Albert Posner Joseph Emanuel George Ewan Charles Paller FE M Fisher Nellie Holiday E L Jones P M Melnnis FP HH Sine ev H L Scofield George Trimble Miss Patey Crouch the honoree and the hostess.
Mesdames Lillian and Thelma Bright hosted Scissorettes on Thursday afternoon. Ruby Mae Nard and Laree Smith received useful and lovely birthday gifts. A decorated birthday cake and refreshments were served to a group including Maybelle Clayton Emaline Richards Vera Craddock Maude MacDonald Ada Mae Nard Jennie Nard Elma Van Winkle Elizabeth Gale Luvee Smith Lula Smith Alva Brown Verdie Brown and Dollie Williams along with Misses Lucille Bright Marjorie Saner and Lois Ewing who departed by noon last Wednesday to visit relatives in Portland Oregon for the summer.
Mrs J J Arbelbide and family travel from California to visit their father and grandfather Dr. J G Egon who is recovering from pneumonia at Lordsburg Hospital in Tucson. His condition is not serious.
Mrs. Faye Clayton returns with her student son Frank Goad from Peacock Military School in Texas where he will resume studies next year.
Dorothy A. McGinley, a five month general duty nurse at Sartori Hospital, has been appointed a U S Army Reserve nurse for one year in an army camp, leaving in June. Trained at Kahler School of Nursing Rochester Minnesota, she came from Lordsburg New Mexico and lives in Bozeman Montana. She previously worked at DeMoss Hospital for several months.
The Young Chevrolet Company reports four Chevrolets sold in one day this week, possibly a state record. Lordsburg shows higher new car sales this year than in any prior year.
Percy Brown of the State Tourist Bureau arrives with family for a few days. Dorothy Singer travels to Albuquerque to visit brother Don after graduation. Dora Ellen Heather returns from the University of New Mexico. Clean-up day offers free haul-away. Ruthe Fisher heads to El Paso to visit Mr and Mrs Jack McGee. Eddie and Mary Cureton visit the coast. Shirley Hatfield visits relatives in Joplin. BE M Pride visitors from Lordsburg. Felix Jones and Frank Corbell visit Clifton families.
The Beissorettes hosted a chicken fry for husbands and children last Thursday evening at a spot on the Silver City highway. A bonfire, salads, rolls, relishes, and large kettles of fried chicken were served as attendees joined in after supper. Notable guests included Bennie and Harold Brown and families, Ira and Alvan Bright and families, Lucille Bright and son, Bill and Lee Smith and families, St Gale and son, J R Van Winkle families, Arnold Nard and daughters, Howard Nard and daughters, Bert MacDonald and children, Virgil Craddock and son, Arthur Richards and children, and Buck Clayton with their spouses.
The Bachelor Maida Club met at Mrs. Gordon Willis home with co host Miss Nellie Jo Swageart. Attendees included Misses Mary Louise Noce June Brooks Gladys Gene Malone Florence Gwartney Frieda Coffey and Mary Egbert. Guests were Mrs Ginger Kine Hammack of Silver City and Mrs H E Scofield. They discussed forming a Lordsburg Junior Womans Club with help from the district VP of Junior Womans Club and the Lordsburg Womans Club president.
The Valley View Home Demonstration Club held its May meeting at Mrs Charley Wetherby's home with a noon pot luck. Mrs Tom Reid presided as president and plans for the Southwestern Fair and Livestock Show were discussed by Mrs Heller Mr Basson and Mr Black. A round table on The Family Council pamphlet by Mrs Dorothy Hanny followed. The next meeting is set for June 19 at Mrs De Vilbiss with The School Child Helps At Home as the discussion topic.
Robert Prugle and Lalo Sanchez attended the State Firemen's convention at Hot Springs as representatives of the Lordsburg Fire Department. Mrs Pru gle joined for a pleasure trip. The next meeting will be held in Las Vegas.
Mrs Joie Roberson hosted a cordial Sunday gathering at her ranch home south of Hachita. Guests included Mr Nat Gammon Mrs C B Austin Mia Cecilia Federick Silas Storrs and Jimmie Sumner who vouched for her hospitality and excellent meals.
Parents of the Maverick band organize a food sale at the Community Public Service office on Saturday June 7. Proceeds support band activities and student needs.
Wayne B. Estes 90 a Grant county pioneer died at Silver City Wednesday and was buried there. He was a well known figure in the area. A group including Mrs S M Chase Mrs H S Chase Mrs A L Green and Mrs George Trimble visited Santa Rita to see Ralph M Clark's home yesterday. Tom J Mayfield E M Brickley P M Melinnis and Dorothy spent the weekend on Willow Creek trout fishing.
Sandra Day arrives home from the Radford School for Girls accompanying classmate Cita Fletcher from a prominent El Paso family for the summer break.
Roddy Poindevter left Wednesday for Magdalena to fill in for a C P L S Co plant operator for two weeks. The F T Lewine Club met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. H F Scofield's home with Mrs. Scofield and guest Mrs. Hugh Garrett among the attendees. Frank Weldcar and wife visited El Paso Friday for their son Frank's LaMarr School graduation. Mrs. Weldon stayed for a week.
Poliver Kerry, class of 1941, was taken by his mother Mrs Tom Kerr to Southwestern General Hospital in El Paso. He has undergone two operations and will have another soon that should restore him to full health, pleasing Toliver’s many friends.
Alvin Parker and Dr R E Buven spent Sunday on Whitewater creek in the Mogollon mountains. They report fair luck.
In a perilous airborne tale Duncy clings to the eagle as a menacing black bird attacks. The eagle fights the intruder and remains steady guiding Duncy toward a chimney top where they may pause. Next week promises Duncy’s descent down the chimney.
Mrs I C Conner of Phoenix and Mrs Albert Posner of Central visited in Lordsburg on Tuesday. Conner plans to visit Central with Posner for a few days. Mr and Mrs Max Kaun go to Oklahoma Tuesday afternoon for an eight week visit with friends and relatives.
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