Department of Labor officials survey transient unemployment
W Fallin division manager and W N Cunningham of the department visited to survey transient unemployment. They report a large number heading east and estimate about 200,000 unemployed in rail regions. Cunningham notes people accept the government plan to find quick home shelter, aligning with local Chamber of Commerce observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y W. Fallin
Department of Labor, Farm Din
W. N. Cunningham
Cording
East
Cimbuiehans
Rales
Gunning
Chamber of Commerce
Hospital News Update From Lordsburg Area
Frank Adams of Animas was admitted with a leg injury. Mrs Andrew Thane and baby were able to leave the hospital. Van Meter is improving at the hospital. Beth Jeffus had an x ray or flier removed and is doing exceptionally well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Adams
Animas
Andrew Thane
Baby
Ddan
Bos
van Meter
Beth Jeffus
Monand
Rodeo Notices and Local Happenings Report
RODEO NEWS notes gasoline spill detours on Main Street after a tank burst. John Parkhurst brings a white Arabian from Oklahoma to Washburn. A Rodeo grammar school picnic went to Cave Creek. Roy Eding drove the chaffeur. Mrs A Brown ill with flu. road work between Animal and Rodeo progressing. Deer hunting success for Mr Murdoch. dance attendance at Padise. social visits to Scofield home and quilt party at Purcell's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Edington
Tinental Oi Company
Rodeo
S. P
John Parkhurst
Oklahoma
Washburn
Cave K
Reo
Rodeo Garage
Roy Eding
A. Brown
King and Son
Billie
M Phillips
Ford
Snyder, Sr
Tucson
Gobble
Blancheigar
B. Murdoch
Douglas
Sted
J. ©. King
Murdoch
Mr. Murdoch
Emr
H. L. Scofield
Argaret Curry
Elva Richardson
Mina Fitch
Maizie Johnston
Louise Watson
Bertha Scofield
Improvements Continue Along Railroad Avenue in Lordsburg
Along Railroad Avenue in Lordsburg extensive remodeling and redecorating proceed at eating houses. Heralgo Gill features plate glass windows and a neon sign with a new front. Lordsburg Gate gains a new front, neon sign, and interior changes. Up-to-Date Cafe adds a new trot and interior work, while American Cafe and Leon Coffee Shop report signs and improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Avenue
Lordsburg
Heralgo Gill
Armistice Day Program schedule across multiple towns
Armistice Day events begin at 1 a m with a parade then a program at the high school auditorium featuring Major John Kendall on the topic Gar Challenge. An 11 a m address at the grade school follows with the Virden program and a Fort Hiks, Texas address by Major Kendall. A dance at the Palace Theatre Lordsburg New Mexico and a performance in Virden conclude the day. All Legionnaires are invited to participate in the entire program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Scho
John Kendall
Virden
Fort Hiiks
Texas
Palace Theatre
Lordsbourg
New Mexico
Opom Hance
New Mexco
Legionnaires
Jubilee Singers Planned At Methodist Church Concert
The Piney Woods School Jubilee Singers from Mississippi will perform at the Methodist church on Friday November 6 at 7 30 p m The concert features old spirituals and plantation songs sung in a traditional Negro style Proceeds from ticket sales benefit the Womens Missionary Society in part and notes note in the article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Cotton Blossom
Piney Woods
Mississipy
Womans Missionary Society
Deming Hosts Local Social Gatherings This Week
Mrs Betty Love and sister Miss Margaret of Deming attend entertainments this week. Mrs C J Kelly and daughter Lucille plus Miss Eunice attend the Me Saturday outing and stay for the masquerade dance at the theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Moran
Deming
Mary Elizabeth Kelly
Margaret Holt
Betty Love
Miss Margaret
C.J. Kelly
Lucille
Eunice
E Theatre
Postoffice Remodel Underway by Contractor Tatsch in Lordshire
Contractor Richart Tatsch is remodeling the Muir Birchfield building housing the Lordshire post office. Work includes removing an old two foot concrete vault, installing a new oak floor, replacing the front, fixtures, painting interior, and adding plate glass windows. About one hundred additional mail boxes will be available. patrons are urged to pick up parcels promptly during the changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richart Tatsch
Muir-Birchfield
U. S Post Office
J. J. Davis
Augustine
Post Office
Lordshire
Baptist Church Morning Service and Gospel Program
The Baptist Church school meets at 10 o clock with Paul at Ephesus referenced. Sam Gass leads supervision. Ova Kt Davis gives a 15 minute talk on The Greatest Thing in the World. A Gospel Songs program is led by Mrs W W Wilkerson. Wednesday prayer service at 7 90 p m led by Mrs Charles Pence. Public invited to all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ible School
Epheus
Sam Gass
Ffa
Ova Kt _ Davis
W. W Wilkerson
Charles Pence
The Road Back Sermon at Methodist Church
Sunday morning the Methodist Church will feature The Road Back as the sermon topic with gratitude to Pirieh Hemarque for the tile. The service reflects on the dreary road from war and quotes President Hoover on the global mood and economic turmoil postwar. A second evening talk explores the friendship of David and Jonathan under the title The Cory of True Friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirieh Hemarque
Hoover
American Legional
Detroit
Europe
New York
David
Jonathan
Ty Mins
Church of Christ Services and Local Guests
Church of Christ holds Bible School at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m with sermons on honoring God and pleasing Him. Prayer meeting weekly at 7 p m led by T A Phillips. Local residents and visitors from Willcox Clifton Duncan El Paso Silver City and Colorado are cited among recent guests and travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Jno
Johnson Improves Café Interior at Lordsburg
Johnson owner of the Lordsburg Cafe has recently redecorated the interior with new fixtures and green tones to create a brighter cheerful atmosphere. In the almost year since purchase he has repeatedly updated equipment and decor to enhance service and appeal to patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Lordsburg Cafe
Tragic Car Accident Claims John Gault
John Gault lost his life last Friday when his Ford plunged into a deep arroyo near the east bridge once spanning Ned Joho dhan. Mining contractor known for extensive development work, Gault’s body was found warm by work staff returning to the airport and was laid to rest at Mountain View Cemetery the following day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joho Dhan
Vrpork
Mountain View Cemetery
Wright Home Destroyed by Fire on South Pyramund Ave
The Lee Wright residence on South Pyramund Avenue burned Wednesday evening from an unknown origin discovered about 8 90. Arie and David Wright were away at a show. Firefighters faced distance and the house was a complete loss, with only the garage spared. A partial loss may be covered by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Wright
Pyramund Avenue
Arie
David Wright
Me. Wright
Lordsburg
Ind
Wright
Cliff
New Mexico
Burnve
Revival at Iddle Animas School Hones to Begin
Local people stage a revival at Iddle Animas School Hones with Lordabure ley L Wright preaching Hey By A White leads singing and Mes Vernon Wright plays organ Services begin each night at 7 o clock Friday night is Lordsburg Night and a large delegation is expected Public invited to attend all services
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iddle
Lordsburg Hidalgo Library Notes from October Meeting
The Lordsburg Hidalgo Library met October 21 with President Mrs Claude Fuller presiding. Librarian reported 350 books checked out from Sept 1 to Oct 1 and 42 new titles purchased. Delegation to State Library Association in Santa Fe planned, with Mrs Johnson sailing Nov 3. New arrivals include 43 Zane Grey titles and multiple Edgar Rice Burroughs works plus novels by Mary Hollis Barton and others. Publicity chairman Mrs Jesse rs notes ongoing efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg - Hidalgo
Lbrary
Claude CG
Fuller
Chas. Johnson
Santa Fe
Johhineon
Zane Grey
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Mara
Mars
Hell Bend
Chessman of
Mar
Janar of
Pellueidar
Mucker
Af Farth Core
Mary Hollis Barton
Charlotte Cross
Aunt Deb
Sallie
Laurel Hill
Nell Grayson
Ethel M. Dell
Bram Stokes
Margar Pedler
Max Brand
Millie
Ronald H. Clark
Mrs. Jessers
Library
Legion Meeting in Morningstar Office
The Legion holds a meeting at A. W. Morningstar's office on Monday November 9 1931 at 8 pm. It is described as very important.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
A. W. Morningstar
Hidden Quart contest winners announced by Continental OU Company
The Liberal reports the Hidden Quart contest winners from Continental OU Company. About GO910 entries were sent. 10 girls opened envelopes and sorted responses. 18 girls addressed cards. judges from Colorado Oklahoma Missouri oversaw a fair process. Lordsburg prize money noted. list of winners may include local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental OU
Colorado
Oklahome
Missouri
Lordsburg
Armistice Day Proclaimed in New Mexico 1941
Governor Arthur Seligman proclaims Wednesday November 11 as Armistice Day and a legal holiday in New Mexico. He urges roll call at eleven in the morning for two minutes of silence to honor World War I sacrifices, followed by taps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Europe
Arthur Seligman
American Legion
Ubis
Local Church Pledges Food for Davie Family
At a Lordsburg Baptist church weekly prayer service nearly every family with church members joined in a grocery pounding for O B Davie and family to thank them for services. Davie, not a minister, has long church work experience and was part of the Waycross Caprene Laymen's Evangelistic Club before arriving here. The family thanks neighbors for venison and veal donations and the shower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Lordsburg
O. B. Daevis
Davie
Waycross ;Caprene
Lordsburg Man Succumbs After Prolonged Illness
Lawrence Hay Seger a 26 year old Oklahoma native and Lordsburg resident since 1920 died Friday at his home on South Street after a prolonged illness. He is survived by his widow one child Barbara Jean his mother two brothers and two sisters. Interment was at the Lordsburg cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Hay Seger
Oklahoma
Lordsbur
South Street
Barbara Jean
Lordgburg
Weekend Visit By Las Cruces Couple
Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Cowart of Las Cruces were weekend guests of Mrs. Cowart's father George Wood and grandmothers Mrs J B Wood and Iva Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle Cowart
Las Cruces
Wednesday Bridge Club Hosts Busy Evening
Mrs. Glen L. Ross hosted the Wednesday bridge club with high score won by Mrs. Farie Kerr. After games, refreshments were served to Mesdames KR E Ravens Banks Austin W C Downey Earle Kerr Paul Austin Ed Lewis and guests Mrs J W Clark and Mrs P H Poirier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen L. Ross
Farie Kerr
E. Ravens
Banks Austin
W. C. Downey
Earle Kerr
Paul Austin
Lewis
J. W. Clark
Mra
P. H. Poirier
Missionary Union Meeting and Birthday Shower Held
The Missionary Union met Wednesday at Mrs. Charles Pence’s home for a study of The Book of Matthew. A birthday shower followed for Mrs. B. E. Lovett, with tea served to Mesdames Corbell Harpham Bradberry Pierce Lovett Gass Casper and Mrs. Boyce of Duncan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist W. Mel
Missionary Union
Charles Pence
Matthew
B. E B. Lovett
Frank Corbell
Harpham
Alvin Bradberry
Marvin Pierce
B. ¥. Lovett
Sam Gass
Harold Casper
Karl Boyce
Duncan
Sidney Patterson
Attorney Kjellstrom Returns From Santa Fe Trip
Attorney Nils T. Kjellstrom completed a three day business trip to Santa Fe reporting a successful outcome and professional engagements during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nils T. Kjellstrom
Santa Fe
Triangle Club seeks spare clothes for rummage sale
The Triangle Club formed by Pythian Sisters invites clothing donations for a rummage sale in the Frank Johnson building on RBR Avenue this Saturday November 21. Contact Mrs. J. H. Clark at R2-74 to arrange drop offs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Triangle Club
Pythian Sisters
Frank Johnson
R. BR. Avenue
J. H. Clark
Improvements Underway at Up-to-Date Cafe and Boklon Hotel
Contractor Heather has begun a new metal front and windows for the Totten building near the Up-to-Date Cafe. The work includes plans for a brighter front, new tables, and room updates. Electrical work is in progress and a matching facade is planned for the Boklon Hotel, with completion expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jock Heather
Totten
Bern
Lawulabnat
Iertrin
Boklon Hotel
Heather
Tt Te ‘Lovetood
County Agent Brown Joins the Lions Club
In Abeonwee Lion President Ver hon Polle led a sparse Lions Club meeting with many absences from the Teachers' Association. The event featured Harry Hosenstein overseeing the musical program as L. G. Krown Hidalgo county extension agent was created as a new Lion. Several other prominent citizens will be inducted soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abeonwee
Lion
Polle
Lions Club
Tae
Ciear
Eda Lou Walton Famous Authoress Highlighted
Hela Low Walton of Newney, daughter of District Attorney Walton, gains attention as a celebrated poet. Born in a family long connected to Bilveau, Walton studied at UC and NYU, taught at New Mexico College, published Jane Matthews and Other Poems, and contributed to The Nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hela Low Walton
Newney
Atty Walton
Bilveae
Wo. Walton
Granather
M. Ashenfeller
Deming
Alton
Mies Wallon
University of California
New Mextco College of Agriculture
Las Genees
Lng
Washington Square College
New York University
Mine Walton
Jane Matthews
Ieee
Annie
Tiweaday Evens
National Wool Week Observed By United States Merchants
Sheep growers and woolen manufacturers declare National Wool Week from November 9 to 14. Special wool displays will be shown by merchants during the week, with targeted sales promoted to celebrate the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Halloween Party At Conners Celebrates With Ghost Theme
Naom Wood and Carol Conner hosted friends at Mr. and Mrs. Charles Conner home Saturday from seven to nine. The Hallowe en motif appeared in decorations and party details with games and ghost stories and later refreshments. Guests included Kayola Wright Dorothy Wacker Dora Leather Juella Birchfield Mildred Hill Wave Reims Evelyn Killebrew Ouida Smith Helen Arakelian Ruthie Everett and Charles Martin Conner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Carol Conner
Charles Conner
Kayola Wright
Dorothy Wacker
Dora ‘Leather
Juella Birchfield
Mildred Hill
Wave Reims
Evelyn Killebrew
Ouida Smith
Helen Arakelian
Ruthie Everett
Charles Martin Conner
Hallowe'en themed bridge party at Green home attracts guests
A bridge gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A L Green featured Halloween decor with black cats webs and autumn blooms. Prugle and Margaret Green hosted with prizes awarded for ladies and men as Mrs D W Collins and John G Clark won top honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Green
Robert Prugle
Margaret Green
D. W. Collins
Walter Boswell
John
Clark
Tom Lister
Clar
William Townsend
Delmar Collins
Elbert Jones
Hazel Conner
Nancy Chase
Helen Johnson
Beas Johnston
Deborah
Ima Fairly
Berthafield
Robert Pragle
Dewey Hill
Ft. Bayard
Travelers Laud New Mexico Highways In Welcome Messages
Readers from Chicago Boston Petersburg and other cities praise the New Mexico highways from El Paso to Lordsburg describing them as excellent and comparing favorably with roads in Canada and the U S. Letters mention long motor trips record miles and seamless travel on the routes through New Mexico with many sending good luck wishes to local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BI Pass
Pauline Priseh
Chicago
Chie
Galeo
Lordsburg
Boston
New Mexico
Cheetham
Petersburg
Virginia
Residence Contractor Finishes Judge Marsalia Home on Raat Street
Wiehard Tataeh completed a residence for Judge CG. W. Marsalia on Raat Street. The four room and bath frame grucco construction house stands finished with basic amenities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiehard Tataeh
CG. W. Marsalia
Raat Street
Grucco
Goodyear Test Fleet Travels South From Akron
A Goodyear fleet caravan, led by M. Scott, travels from Akron to Litchfield Park Arizona for a testing campaign. The 19 text care and tracks units, plus families of drivers and officials, follow as the caravan covers about 2,400 miles through Indianapolis Worth, El Paso, Lordsburg, and Tucson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordeburg
Akron
Ohio
Litchfield Park
Altyon
Goodyear Fire & Hubber Company
Goatyear
Liteh Park
Te M
Scott
Colam Olio
Ye White
George W. P. Hunt
Arizona
Hunt
Phoenix
Indianapolis
Larus
Worth
Fl Paso
Lordsburg
Tucson
Mrs Herbert and Nogentl Speak at Federal State Day Program
The report notes Mrs Herbert as a member of eeva Club and Mrs Nogentl speaking for a fifteen minute segment during the joint Federal State ment Day radio program on Adh Day, a Saturday, on her 17th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert
Nogentl
Lordsburg Woman’s Club President Attends State Meet
Mrs Charles Johnson president of the Lordsburg Womans Club attends the state federation meeting in Santa Fe. She plans to present an interesting report at the next local club gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Johnson
Lordsburg Womans Club
Santa Fe
Evening of entertainment at the Allen home
Maxine Allen hosted friends Wednesday night at her parents Mr and Mrs Oscar Allen residence. The group enjoyed games fortune telling a marshmallow roast and dancing with light refreshments. Attendees included Misses Pe Matthews Grace Wallace Irene Sullivan Ruth Anna Lister Sarah Gass Louise Chenowth and Messrs John J Bryan Joby Bryan Don Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Allen
Arents
Oscar Allen
Maxine
Pe Matthews
Grace Wallace
Irene Sullivan
Ruth Anna Lister
Sarah Gass
A Louise Chenowth
John J
Joby Bryan
Don Wright
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Las Cruces Rodeo
Lordsburg Hospital News
Rodeo News
Railroad
Jubilee Singers Coming
B.D. Robinson
Willard &. Holt
Margaret
Turpin
Western Union
Paso
G. Spilsbury
Industrial Congress of Arizona
J. J. Arbelbide
J. G. Egan
Mixes Madene Gordon
Main Street
South Main Street
Valedon
Margarette Curry
Emma Fiteh
Bibiana Aguila
J. G. Acosta
Helen de la O
Clifton
Katherine
Myrtle
Julia McCarthy
el Paso
A. G. Murray
Clarence Rose
Globe
M. Williams
Mrs. Murray
Williams
Marshal Charles Conner
J. M. Buvens
Marshall, Texas
R. B. Buvens
Chillon Belt
Jack Hoggett
Little Son
T. E. Patterson
William Boldin
Tatsch
Methodist
Choergh
Church OF Christ
T. A. Phillips
Jack Heather
Dora
Jackie
A. Redus
Willcox
KE. M. Luckie
Redus
Anna Jones
George Keime
Faye
Keime
Mr. Keime
Lyman Gleason
Charles Fuller
Eleanor
Lowell
Roy Evans
Silver City
H. FE. Martin
Duncan, Ariz
J. V. Martin
Vernon
Ben Knight
Martin
Cafe
John Gault
Legion Meeting
Conoco
Allen
Margarine
Bacca
Pounds Family
Brown
Eda Lou Walton
National Wool Week
PARTY
Clarence Martin
Hulbert
Red Rock
Goodyear Fleet
Jack Jones
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