Roosevelt urges nationwide census to aid employment efforts
President Roosevelt appeals for full participation in a nationwide unemployment census from November 16 to 20. The message urges everyone able to work to fill out and mail the census form, with postmasters and a city publicity committee coordinating outreach to ensure complete, accurate reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montague
Brown
Franklin D. Roose
Ngness
Benny Everett
Chamber of Commerce
Roosevelt
Pioneer Matriarch Georgiana Bailey Dies at 65
Georgiana Wheeler Bailey died peacefully after a stroke and subsequent heart failure at age 65 while surrounded by family. Survived by daughters Mrs Hamby Mrs Kathryn Burch Josephine Bailey and son and grandson Robert. Funeral at the mortuary this afternoon with sermon by C Moore of the Baptist. Families in California Texas and New Mexico among distant relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Bailey
Hamby
Kathryn Burch Josephine Bailey
Robert
C. Moore
The
Baptist
Georgiana Wheeler
Texas
W. Bailey
Florence Hamby
Oak- California
Kathryn
Josephine
George Daburg
Genevive
Salinas
California
Bailey
Joe Edna Hannan
Jubilee Circle Plans Thursday Opera Suey Dinner
Jubilee Circle prepares an op Suey dinner Thursday in the undercroft of the Methodist church. All invited with emphasis on a well prepared, tasteful meal served promptly by 6 p.m.
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Jubilee Circle
Methodist Church
Miss Eleanor O Meara Visits West DePere
Mary Grace O Meara a younger county resident arrives from West DePere for an informal visit. She expresses pleasure with the trip and indicates the stay will be indefinite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Grace O'Meara
Eleanor O'Meara
West DePere
Sin
Urg
Birthday Dinner for Cureton and Friends
George Cureton hosted a birthday dinner inviting all friends including Dorothy Singer Opal t, Dorothy McInnis, Verna McWhorter, and Dorothy Curetons fellow celebrants whose birthdays were November 8. The group enjoyed games after the meal before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cureton
Ter
Dorothy
Mary Joe Orter
Misses Cureton
Dorothy Singer
Opal T
Dorothy McInnis
Verna McWhorter
Wednesday Bridge Club Ladies Dine With Mrs J H Clark
Wednesday Bridge Club members were entertained by Mrs J H Clark. Lunch featured baked ham with vegetables and salad followed by spicy pudding, served to a list of members including Mrs B Austin Mrs R E Buvens W C Downey Mrs Harold Rolfe Mrs E J and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Clark
B. Austin
R. E. Buvens
W. C. Downey
Notice at Teachers Meeting Prompts Attendee Help
A meeting notice invites teachers to participate in an upcoming gathering on Monday at 8 p m. Readers are urged to help ensure a productive session by attending and contributing.
William E Stivers Dies in Douglas After Illness
William E Stivers longtime Animas partner of Felix Gauthier died in Douglas Arizona after a week of illness He was seventy and came to Animas valley in 1908 from Louisiana The funeral was held at 2 30 pm Tuesday at the Gauthier home officiated by Rev Bryan Hall Burial followed in Middle Animas school cemetery beside his sister Ophelia Phourney A large local gathering mourned the life of a respected pioneer society and friends across the southwest noted his death
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New Mexico
William E. Stivers
Felix Gauthier
Animas
Stivers
Douglas
Arizona
Bryan Hall
Lordsburg
Sam Gass
R. J. Wright
Lillian
Helen Ballard
W. K Walter
M. G. Thompson
B. Dunagan
Gauthier
Mr. Stivers
Animas Valley
Louisiana
Washington
Middle Animas School
Ophelia Phourney
Southwest
Five Sunday Loyalty Campaign at Church of Christ
The Church of Christ led by J T L Brimberry invites all members to a five Sunday loyalty campaign from November 21 to December 19. Ten gospel sermons promise plain preaching and a call to attend every service and win one for Christ.
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Church of Christ
Christ
Mrs Olivia Wells Honored At New Mexico Educational Meet
During the New Mexico Educational Association session in Albuquerque Mrs John Milne wife of the Albuquerque school superintendent hosted a tea for educational ladies. Mrs Wells attended as a guest with a special invitation. Guests congratulated Miss Margaret Kennedy Dean of Women at the Normal University Las Vegas on becoming N M E A president. Milne home was beautifully decorated.
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New Mexico Educational Association
Albuquerque
John Milne
Wells
Margaret Kennedy
the Normal University At
Las Vegas
Milne
Dallas Hosts Hunt for Mr and Mrs Chiles and Harrell
Mr and Mrs Sam A Chiles and E C Harrell of Dallas Texas were guests of Mr and Mrs L B Robinson. The men of the party including the host formed a hunting party Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam A. Chiles
E. C. Harrell
Dallas
Texas
L. B Robinson
Seven Point Buck Won By Joe Sullivan in Thompson Canyon
Joe Sullivan bagged a seven point buck with Everett and Willis Gilmore alongside. The trio hunted together in Thompson Canyon, sharing the successful kill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Sullivan
Everett
Willis Gilmore
Joe
Thompson Canyon
Card of Thanks for William E. Stivers
The Gauthier family expresses gratitude for floral offerings and kindnesses shown after the death of their friend William E. Stivers. Mr. and Mrs. Felix Gauthier and sons.
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William E. Stivers
Felix Gauthier and Sons
Exceeding Expectations Gas Applications In Lordsburg
Residents and businesses show strong interest as work on the Lordsburg gas system begins. City hires Dietrich for guidance on gas installation and equipment costs. Early installation saves five dollar line costs. later charges depend on distance and pipe size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
V. G. Diebvich
Dietrich
Ita
Ruth Cohen Wins State Slogan Grand Prize
Mrs Ruth Cohen of Lordsburg wins the county wide state booster slogan contest grand prize of ten dollars and secures the additional state prize with the awarded dollars to come next week.
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Ruth Cohen
Lordsburg
Jolly party travels through Lordsburg enroute to Carlsbad
A cheerful group from Mesa Arizona stopped in Lordsburg on Sunday en route to Carlsbad Caverns. Included in the party were Mr and Mrs K W Houston Mr and Mrs Lyle North Mr and Mrs Ibenstein Mr and Mrs W Bradfield and Carb Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citivers
Mesa
Arizona
Lordsburg
Carlsbad Caverns
Jally
K W . Houston
Lyle North
Hidalgo County Honors State 4-H Winner Mancel Mortensen
Mancel Mortensen of Hidalgo county has been named state winner in the meat animal livestock project. He earns a 17 jewel gold watch to be awarded later. Mortensen, active since 1991, has built a record of purebred pigs dairy calves and beef calves, winning top honors at El Paso and Hidalgo county shows and representing Hidalgo at the State 4-H encampment. Public-spirited farm youth and local county agent praise his achievements and Hidalgo’s strong 4-H program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mancel Mortensen
Virden
Aetter
Mary Lee Hawk
Harlan” Black
Save
Hidalgo County
Virdey
Mancel
Biate College
el Paso
Manuel
One &1 State College
Fl Paso
New Telephone Manager for Lordsburg Office
R B Morris leaves Lordsburg after a decade of service to join El Paso operations in a promotion. Charles O Schulze becomes the new manager bringing extensive line work experience to continue improving the Lordsburg office. The Schulze family joins the telephone building as their home base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Office
Lordsburg
R. B. Morris
el Paso
Charles O. Schulze
Welcome to the Lordsburg Airport
Sergeant Apple of the Lordsburg Airport invites the public to visit. He explains the fence protects the field and grounds safety for pilots and people. He offers to show equipment and meteorological and radio instruments to anyone interested, emphasizing openness and community welcome.
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WV. Apple
Lordsburg
Apple
Properly fitting infants and school shoes protect future feet
Child health experts warn that ill fitting, stiff shoes threaten long term foot health. Dr Joseph Lelyveld notes surveys show high rates of foot ailments among high school students due to improper footwear and growth needs.
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Rom
Joseph Lelyveld
National Foot Health Council
Parents’ Magazine
Dr. Lelyveld
Famous Movie Star Here with Mrs Maynard in Lordsburg
Ken Maynard, famed Western film star, and his wife were in Lordsburg on Tuesday en route to Hollywood. Ken has visited often and is a strong booster for the town. this was Mrs Maynard’s first visit.
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Ken Maynard
Pittsburgh man J A McGhee visits Lordsburg on travel
J A McGhee of Pittsburgh and brother of the late Mrs Dan Briel called on several Lordsburg friends while en route from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles. He said he lived in California about as much as in Pittsburgh.
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J. A. McGhee
Pittsburgh
Dan Briel
Lordsburg
Los Angeles
California
Centenary College Football Team Heads to Pacific Coast
The Centenary College football team of Shreveport Louisiana and about a hundred boosters traveled through Lordsburg Tuesday morning en route to the Pacific coast for a game. Some of the players are described with harsh exaggeration about their size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centenary
Shrevesport
Louisiana
Lordsburg
Pacific Coast
Jack Dempsey
Local hunter bags ten point buck from Gold Hill district
Edilberto Rodriguez of the Gold Hill district brought in a ten point buck weighing 200 pounds dressed after a single shot on Tuesday.
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Edilberto Rodriguez
Gold Hill
Louis Crooms Returns Home After Year in Oregon
Louis Crooms of Animas came back this week after spending the past year in Oregon, marking a homecoming for the local resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Crooms
Animas
Oregon
Soil Conservation District Forming in Hidalgo County New Mexico
Ranchers and farmers in Hidalgo County pursue formation of a soil conservation district with Extension Service help to secure federal aid. A kickoff meeting at the courthouse outlined petitioning the state committee, educational outreach, and a landowner vote to finalize boundaries and establish possibly the first district in New Mexico.
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Hidalgo County
Extension Service
Soil Conservation Service
Animas Valley
Court House
C. Hollinger
State Committee
New Mexico
United States
Deer Season Roars Through Lordsburg Hunt Enthusiasm
The opening week of deer season drew Lordsburg sportsmen into valleys and hills in pursuit of bucks. Many parties ventured to Gold Gulch Juniper Flats and Gold Hill with some returning successful and others still searching.
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Lordsburg
Gold Gulch
Juniper Flats
Gold Hill
Knights of Pythias Plan Deming Joint Meeting
Knights of Pythias members held a Tuesday night meeting to organize a joint event with the Deming lodge on Monday November 15. Lordsburg lodge will perform first degree initiations as part of the program. The Grand Lodge of New Mexico Chancellor Commander will attend as guest. A large delegation from Lordsburg Pyramid Lodge No 24 plans to travel to Deming.
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Knights of Pythias
Deming
Deming Lodge
Lordsburg Lodge
Grand Lodge of
New Mexico
Lordaburg
Pyramid Lodge No. 24
Club election marks day in Huth Lundgren home
The FP club met Tuesday at Mrs Huth Lundgren's home with Mrs Leonia Peterson as hostess. The highlight was electing Mrs H Gustafson to membership. Dainty whipped fruit pudding served to listed members and guests. All attendees reported a delightful afternoon.
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FP. EE
Huth Lundgren
Leonia Peterson
H. Gustafson
Mery Bowman
Ethle Mae Baxter
Ruth Sundgren
Ernestine Bonar
Opal Crider
Emma Scofield
Freddie Peterson
Dorothy Sundgren
Terry Crider
Mark Bowman
Kiddies Christmas Tree Planned by Lions Club
The Lions Club will sponsor an illuminated Christmas tree with gifts for children, appointing a tree committee to supervise erection and candy and fruit bags. Guests included W. H. Detrich, new gas system superintendent, and Romney Lukan proposed a January charity concert with Hollywood talent. The club decided against assuming the financial burden.
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Lions Club
Lordsburg Lions Club
Lion
Augustine
Lions Miller
Donald Johnson
Hall
W. H. Det
Kneyer Mines Plans Fluorspar Mill South of Lordsburg
Lawrence K Diffenderfer president of Krieger Mines Inc announces incorporation and plans to erect a modern flotation mill near Lordsburg to process fluorspar ore. The plant will ship ore to the west coast, with output including acid grade powdered fluorspar and lump spar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence K. Biffenderfer
Krieger Mines, Inc
Jssue
Kn Mines, Inc
Lordsburg
Lordsburg- Animas
Denver Equipment Company
Chiffenderfor
Plana
Lawrence K. Diffenderfer
Mark F. Jones
Los Angeles
M. Bagan
Mexican Government Officials Injured In Auto Wreck
A Sunday morning crash near Lordsburg involved Mrs. J F Howe of Los Angeles driving a 1947 Buick with five passengers. Injuries included fractured ribs, a broken leg and arm, and a broken collar bone for Jose Bravo Betacourt and Jose Torres. the group was treated at DeMoss hospital after being brought to Lordsburg by General White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Howe
Los Angeles
Howe
Jose Bravo Betacourt
Jose Torres
San Pedro
California
Nena Suarez
Isabelle Florez
Emelio Rubio
Lordsburg
General White
White
DeMoss Hospital
Missionary Society Elects Officiants at Methodist Church
The Missionary Society of the Methodist church met in the church undercroft on Friday November 5 with Mrs. Charles Puller presiding. Officers for the coming year included President Mrs. R. B. Lundgren and Treasurer Mrs. J. H. Baxter among a full slate. Hostesses served refreshments after the meeting to a list of members and guests.
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The
Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Charles Puller
R. B. Lundgren
P. M. Chase
H. E. Scofield
FE. J. Malone
J. H. Baxter
Donald Johnson
H. L. Scofield
R. A. Crider
R. T. Bonar
G. Ewan
A. L. Green
Bryan Hall
P. M. McInnis
G. W. Hanner
Jimmy Woods
Percy Brown
M. Chase
FP. Singer
G. W. Trimble
Harlan Black
McNeil
DeMass Family Plans Easier Life At Eagle Creek Ranch
Dr B C DeMass owner of DeMoss Hospital for 26 years to take a permanent partner and enjoy weekends at Eagle Creek Arizona ranch sixty miles north of Clifton on the Coronado trail. Mrs DeMass rests while Miss Mary Josephine and Edwin attend Stanford University after Lordsburg High School.
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B& C. DeMas
DeMoss Hospital
DeMoss Ranch
Clifton
DeMoss
Eagle Creek
Arizona
Coronado Trail
Wednesday Sewing Club Meeting Profitable November 10
The Wednesday Sewing club enjoyed a profitable afternoon on November 10 with Mrs. Mazie Mearns as hostess. Guests included Mrs. Mable McWhorter Mrs. Hazel Chase Mrs. Gladys Hall Mrs. Prances Pierce Mrs. Monty Moses Mildred Johnson and Miss Ima Fairly. Attendees were Barbara Mearns Darlene Moses and Harriet Jane Chase.
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Mazie Mearns
Mable McWhorter
Hazel Chase
Gladys Hall
Prances Pierce
Monty Moses
Mré
Mildred Johnson
Ima Fairly
Barbara Mearns
Darlene Moses
Harriet Jane Chase
Western Union manager on vacation joined by Ahern
H. J. Ahern of Leadville Colorado is supplying for Western Union operator and manager J. W. Gargan who is enjoying a vacation until December first. Mr. Ahern is accompanied here by his wife.
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H. J. Ahern
Leadville
Colorado
Western Union
J. W. Gargan
Mr. Ahern
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Know
Eugene Montague
C. L Brown
Ena Walter
Marguerite Codding
Louise Ball
R. R. Gale
Wisconsin
Wednesday Bridge Club
William FE. Stivers
J. Tl. Brimberry
Mrs
Olivia Wells
Soil Conservation District
Knights OF
Pythias
Kneyer Mines, Inc
Lordsbur
Denver
United States Department Interior
Bureau of Mines
Fluorspar
American Rolling Mills Company
Atla
Kentucky
Mlnnois
Nevada
Diffenderfer
Vanadium Corporation of America
Thomas Tron Company
Empire Steel and Iron Company
Barian Tibeel Corporation
Canton
Ohio
Portune
America
England
Missionary Society
Mrs. DeMass
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