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Lordsburg Liberal

Location

Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1931

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Extravaganza raises funds for PTA and Lions Club

A Parent-Teacher Association and Lions Club benefit event titled Extravaganza featured Mrs Y Ross and a cast of students and townspeople. Performances included Two Black Crows in China and A Leaf from His Memory Book with readings by Mrs Richard Talseh and Mrs Wilkerson. Receipts were satisfactory and to be shared between the PTA and Lions Club.

Y. Ross Jy Play Lions Club W. W. Wilkerson Mesdamies Wilkerson Glea Frank McCarthy Sam Glenon Wilkerson Raymond Scott Blackburn Coyner Kethsen Holt Lovett Johnson Rob« Green Messrs Conder Date Tf George Shelly Ronald Soun LW. Gleason John Ball Parentacher Association

Pioneer officers seek final proof on Morgan homestead

Alvin Ash a ten year El Paso officer and close Roosevelt friend with deputy U S Marshal H I Morgan a Clover homesteader appeared at Lordsburg to make final proof for the Morgan homestead on Tuesday.

Alvin Ash EL Paso Fice Border Service Eodore Roosevelt Ws i H. Morgan U.S Clovers Lordsburg Morgan

Redrock double birthday dinner at Athomney home

A double birthday gathering at the Athomney home and Mrs L P Mefilfe y featured supper for near friends. Mrs Wright of Red Rock returned from a two week visit with relatives in Big Lake Texas and was joined by her niece Miss Bonnie Niband who will stay several weeks.

Spectacular Monday Wrestling Bout Delights Arena Crowd

A Monday night card at Hallroad arena delivered fast paced action as Roy Welch of Lordsburg defeated Black of Chicago in a three fall main event. Welch won the first fall with a Japanese side hold after 16 minutes and the second in nine with a cradle split. Black nearly toppled Welch on several occasions, helped by referee Jack Williams of Dallas. The third fall ended in six minutes of gruelling effort as Welch slammed Black for a forward pin. The semi final saw Balta Salinas defeat Manuel Castorena in two straight falls, with Chevo Vasquez set to face Salinas next Monday. The undercard boxing provided more rough entertainment, though six scheduled rounds drew no contestants.

Hallroad Roy Welch Lordsburg Alman Hin Black Chicago Black Welch Lneself Jack Williams Dallas Balta Salinas Manuel Castorena Chevo Vasquez Saa Black Eyes Pueblo Olriguez Pride of Chihuahua

Gratifying Thought on Occupation and Best Effort

Quote attributed to Smith urging individuals to pursue their highest natural vocation. Emphasizes being occupied in worthy work and dying with the knowledge that one has done their best.

Smith

Judge W. A. Leonard Visits Grant County

Judge W. A. Leonard of Newport Beach California a Pioneer resident of Grant County stopped in town yesterday for a brief visit. He is former publisher of the Silver City Enterprise and helped establish the paper about fifty years ago.

W. A. Leonard Newport Beach California Grant County

Pence Suffers Injured Hand While Cutting Wood

C S Pence injured his left third finger when his ax handle broke while cutting wood at Gold Hill. As he raised his hand to shield himself the blade struck, doctors hope the finger can be saved. Witnesses G B Pence H F Winslow and Frank Corbell Jr. were present.

E G Schultz Visitor From Cincinnati Brings News

E G Schultz six months old son of Mr and Mrs E G Schultz of Cincinnati visited Lordsburg with Cincinnati relatives on Monday. The trip followed funeral rites held for Mrs William J Warel in Cincinnati, tied to Hidalgo county pioneer Warel cattle ranches and noted as a beloved pioneer woman of southern New Mexico.

G. Schults E.G. Schultz Cincinnati Rufus H Wamel Lordsburg Daisy Wamel Upton Deming Rufus Wamel Animas William J. Warel J. G. Sehulty Hidalgo County Warel New Mexico

Welton Woman Praises Lordsburg Visit

Mrs Miss Gurlitz of Welton Connecticut visited Lordsburg and spoke at the Chamber of Commerce praising the town’s roads trolley service and hospitality, saying it makes it hard to depart.

New Mexico to Name Air Service Representative

Governor Seligman requests an official New Mexico representative for the conference of state aviation officials at the Broadview Hotel in St Louis starting December. Frank M. McKee, president of the National Association of State Aviation Officials, urges a state delegate.

Arthur Seligman Willard FB. Holt New Mexico Broadview Fast St Louis Frank M. Mckee National Association of State Aviation Officials

PTA MEET AT HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM

At the regular monthly PTA meeting on Monday Nov 16 a crowd of fifty attended in the High School Auditorium. President Morningstar led the session with committee reports and a program of singing reading and performances by Alice Jones Evelyn Killebrew and Jr class members. Mrs Olivia Wells county superintendent gave an unusually interesting address. Special praise was given Superintendent Tolle for the program he oversaw.

Parent-Teacher Association Morningstar Alice Jones Hore N.m.fe.a Olivia Wells Evelyn Killebrew Wells Tolle

North Central inspector commends local school conditions

The letter from W Diefendorf, inspector for the North Central Association, praises the community support and overall school conditions observed during a recent visit to the local school, expressing high gratification with the situation.

Lolle Diefendorf North Central Association

Local Birth Announcements Include Dow Dunagan Son

Mr and Mrs Robert Dunagan of Bisbee Arizona announce the birth of a son Melvin Robert on November 12 Robert is the son of Mr and Mrs S M Dunagan of Animas He graduated Lordsburg High School in 1927 and is now assistant manager of the Fox Lyric Theatre of Bisbee Also Mrs Georgia Kimberlin of Los Angeles recently underwent a successful operation to the delight of Lordsburg friends formerly Miss Georgia Holloway of this city

Robert Dow Dunagan Bisbee Ariz Melvin Robert Robert S. M. Dunagan Animas Lordsburg High School Fox Lyric Theatre Georgia Kimberlin Los Angeles Lordsburg Georgia Halloway

Student Joe Sullivan Visits Las Cruces Home

Joe Sullivan, a student at New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts in Las Cruces, was a weekend guest of his parents, Mr and Mrs Walter Sullivan.

Joe Sullivan New Mexico Agricultural College Las Cruces Walter Sullivan

Railroad Travel Over Thanksgiving Expected to Break Records

Southern Pacific official J. T. Clay Lon predicts heaviest Thanksgiving travel in the West as cent a mile fare offers spur broader trips. Return limit set to December 3 with travel possible from November 1 or 2, covering Portland to El Paso and San Francisco to Ogden including Salt Lake City.

The West J. T. Clay Lon Southern Pacific Company Southern Pacific Clayton Portland Hl Paso San Francisco Ogden Salt Lake City

Chicago Motor Club Representative Visits Lordsburg

Miss Edna Brewster from the Chicago Motor Club stopped in Lordsburg on Friday the 13th and announced that the Chicago organization directs members to stop there, issuing bulletins highlighting Lordsburg as a key point on southern highways. She praised the local services as satisfactory to club members.

Edna Brewster Chicago Motor Club Lordsburg Chamber of Gommerce Chicago

Knights of Pythias Burn Mortgagees and Welcome New Members

Pyramid Lodge Knights of Pythias held a regular meeting Tuesday with mortgage and debt burnings on their new building. Acting Chancellor Commander Ronald Laundry led songs as three candidates Nils Igabror, John Carr and Leslie Blackburn advanced. Grand Chancellor Ownby and Jesse T. Smith attended in Deming for Past Grand Chancellor James A. Kealy badge presentation by Bil Simpson.

Pyramid Lodge Knights of Pythias Ronald Laundry Hing Nils Igabror John Carr Leslie Blackburn Ownby Jesse T. Smith Deming

Rodeo Community News Highlights Local Visits and Events

Local residents share visits to El Paso Douglas and Bisbee. Socials include a backward party with 50 attendees led by Mrs. Harris and others. Teachers, hotel guests, and trips to Apache Phoenix Lordsburg and Cave Creek appear among routines and social nights in Rodeo.

Harry Purcell A. S. Gobble J. A. Atkinson Lordaburg Claude Gobble Rh. W. Edington el Paso Benson Ehurch Roberta Franklin Droniglas C. BE Harris Blanche Moninger Douglas

Two Evils To Repeat an Unkind Truth Quote

A brief quotation attributed to Elbert Hubbard warns that repeating an unkind truth is as wrong as inventing a lie, highlighting moral caution in speech and rumor.

Elbert Hubbard

Thanksgiving Proclaimed in New Mexico by Gov Seligman

Governor Arthur Seligman proclaims Thursday November 28 1934 as Thanksgiving Day in New Mexico a legal holiday. He urges sharing necessities with those in need and displays of the Star Spangled Banner on public and private buildings to honor the nation and state.

George ‘Ashington United States Washington Arthur Seligman State of New Mexico State of New Mexico Chovernor Marguerite P. Baca Blate

Isaac Van Meter Goes Home After Seven Weeks Hospitalized

Isaac Van Meter, who underwent an operation and spent about seven weeks in the hospital, is now able to be at his home. Miss Mae Jones remains at his bedside as nurse.

Isaac van Meter Miss Mae Jones Bin

Thanksgiving Proclamation Reflects Humble Gratitude and Penitence

A proposed Thanksgiving message argues for grateful acknowledgment of small blessings and learned endurance through adversity. It cites Lincoln and Fosdick to condemn national vanity and warn against greed, urging repentance, faith, and a focus on public service as America rebuilds after war.

Cand America Lincoln Fosdick Wesley Bible Class D. W. Collins

Lordsburg Lions Sponsor Clothing Drive Through Scouts

The Lordsburg Lions Club plans a clothing collection led by the Hoy Scouts to aid the needy. Scouts will visit homes on Monday from 2 to 6 PM to collect cast off garments, which will be fumigated and then distributed to needy children by the Lordsburg school faculty before Thanksgiving.

Lordsburg Hoy Scouts Lords Lions Club Boy Scouts Boy Scouts of The Lions Glut Frank J. McCarthy F H. Keller C. Fuller G A Slater

Revival at Animas Reports 25 Conversions and Attendance Rise

The Middle Animas School House revival ended Sunday night after about two weeks of services. Attendance doubled at Sunday School and 24 youths formed a Saturday prayer meeting. Bible school moved from Animas to the school house and participants plan musical practice.

Middle Animas School House Bible School Animas

Red Cross Chairman Addresses Lions Club in Lordsburg

The Lions Club heard Red Cross program chairman speak on the year’s planned actions. He outlined visitation plans to Lordsburg residents by several ladies and noted kickoff work begun Tuesday. Local civic groups plan joint aid for winter needs.

Lions International Ownby Red Cross Hall Gall Lordsburg Margaret Downey Mire BS. Lewis Olly Wells Mee Hichard Tatech Sylvanue Moon George W Hart Vernon O. Tolle Ihs Tolle Lions Club Lion Jesse T. Smith Deming Lions HW. B. Ownby Deming Lodge No. 20 Knights of Pythias Lion Heporter

Hospital News From Lordsburg City Facility

Miss Mary Beth Jeffus recently underwent an operation at Lordsburg Hospital and left Thursday of last week. Mrs Cureton had tonsils removed and was discharged Monday. James Willoughby of Duncan left the hospital Thursday after medical treatment. Noel Jones of Animas is hospitalized with a fractured leg. An unnamed patient who had an appendectomy earlier was discharged last Saturday.

Mary Beth Jeffus Ners Cureton James Willoughby Duncan Noel Jones Animas Isaac van Meter

Pershing receives 19 gun salute amid grand ceremony

General Pershing is honored with a 19 gun salute at the ceremony, while a separate crowd notes that some gangsters receive nearly as many.

General Pershing

Sunday church schedule and programs at Baptist Church

The Baptist Church lists Sunday events starting at 10 a.m. Bible school led by Samass with superintendent. A talk on Ephesians chapter six by F. Davis follows at 2 p.m. A musical program led by Mrs. W. Wilkerson is at 7 p.m. Wednesday features a 1 p.m. prayer service conducted by Mrs. Allen Cox.

Baptist Church Bible School Samass Fia F. Davis W. Wilkerson Mra. Allen Cox

Man Solves Blade Disposal Problem With Daring Stunt

A Tan man reportedly swallowed ten old Safely razor blades to demonstrate a disposal method. The incident drew attention to waste handling and personal risk in a hazardous stunt.

Tan

California Trojans Squad Visits Lordsburg District Members

The Lewionnaires and their auxiliary hosted a gathering at Gen. Jake Wells boarding house with about forty men present. President Thurber and officers from Silver City joined district leaders in forming the Auxiliary and welcoming Coach Jones, his California Trojans, and local football fans to an event highlighting athletic work and camaraderie.

Lewionnaires Jake Wells Phrhardt Keller Blackburn Bob Allen Mia Swain Abanlale Glen Rows Mee Fo Keller al Artia Lordsburg Nils T. Kjellstrom Chales Garrett Arbethide Raton Hee Farrell Jones Chamber of Commerce Ameora Garrett Arbelbide Herbert Tataeh Hin California Eft Lire High School Super Tolle Witiers Trojans Alf Tte Fries Hurtig Altwirn

Two Livestock Meetings In December At State College Ranch

New Mexico livestock men will attend two December gatherings at State College and the College ranch near Las Cruces. The December 4 field day will showcase range and mineral feeding work and idental studies from the Tornado Ranch Reserve, with a wagon line serving the ranch. The December 5 executive board meeting of the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association will be held at State College, with arrangements for transport from Las Cruces and a radio broadcast for those unable to attend in person.

New Mexico State College College Ranch Te New Mexico A. M Tornado Hanch Reserve New Mexico Cattle Growers Association Lac Cruces Tune Inc

Birthday fete honors Huthie Hraddberry tenth

A birthday party was held Wednesday afternoon for Huthie Hraddberry turning ten. Many pretty gifts arrived and refreshments were served to a list of attendees including Lineille Anderson Margaret Cole Levi Bradberry Eugenia Michards Anna Bell Jordan Lorraine James Mary Mer rcs Sammy Cole Marcia Egon Ma ble Bradberry Lucille Bradberry Bertha Overstreet Margaret Bradberry Claudine Olney Charlie Ben Olney Pauline Wright Barbara Wright Faye Johnson and Alton Bradberry.

Huthie Hraddberry Lineille Anderson Margaret Cole Levi Bradberry Eugenia Michards Anna Bell Jordan Lorraine James Mary Merrcs Sammy Cole Marcia Egon Mable Bradberry Lucille Bradberry Bertha Overstreet Margaret Bradberry Claudine Olney Charlie Ben Olney Pauline Wright Barbara Wright Faye Johnson Alton Bradberry

Bridge Club entertained by Mrs Ed Lewis on holiday

Members of the Wednesday Bridge Club were entertained by Mrs Ed Lewis Thursday on account of the holiday. After the games refreshments were served to several members including Paul Austin N A Garmon KH KK Bureos Banks Austin W C Downey Earle Kerr and J H W Clark.

Lewis Fligh Score J. A. Clark Meadates Paul Austin N. A. Garmrmon Kk. Bureos Banks Austin W. C. Downey Earle Kerr J. H W. Clark

Mee K B Jordan Returns From Texas Visit

Mee K B Jordan arrived Monday after spending a month touring and visiting friends in San Antonio Texas.

Mee. K. B. Jordan Man Antonio Texas

Malcolmma Boswell Celebrates Sixth Birthday Party

Mrs. Walter Boswell hosted a Wednesday party in honor of her son Malcolmma's sixth birthday. Guests enjoyed games and contests and tea with refreshments. Attendees included Charles Walters D W Collins Jr Gilbert Buvens Karl Cawser Jr Frank Swain James Allen Dick Allen Mackie Mims David Tolle Bobby Reynolds Bobby Downey Jack Heather Verna McWhorter Dorothea Vigevy Scott Faye Keim Reynolds Peggy Hore and Mildred Boswell.

Walter Boswell Malcolmma Wip Malcolm Charles Walters D. W. Collins Gilbert Buvens Karl Cawser Frank Swain James Dick Allen Mackie Mims David Tolle Bobby Reynolds Bobby Downey Jack Heather Frank Richards Henry Fuller Mary Jo Verna McWhorter Doroth Scott Faye Keimeynolds Peggy Hore Mildred Boswell

Neldle and Thimble Club Hostess List

Mrs. Eddie Allen hosted the N. and T. Club Tuesday afternoon with a social hour and a two course menu. Attendees included Mesdames Harry Small George Jeffus Walter Boswell FE M. Luckie B. M. Chase A. L. Green J. K. Allen Charles Fuller Elbert Jones A. W. Morningstar and guest Mrs. J. L. Wells. Mrs. Walter Boswell will hostess next Tuesday.

Neldle Thimble Eddie Allen Harry Small George Jeffus Walter Boswell FE. M. Luckie M. Chase A. L. Green J. K. Allen Charles Fuller Elbert Jones A. W. Morningstar J. L. Wells

Body of Charlie Chong Found by Trail

Charlie Chong a 70 year old Phelps Dodge Corp employee and Mon revel store porter was found dead along a trail near al lot oeloek. Chong had worked for the company about two years.

Charlie Chong Charie Chong Phelps Dodge Corpora Monrevel

Missionary Society Teas Aide Community Friday

The Woman's Missionary Society hosts a silver tea Friday at 3 PM at the Methodist parsonage. Mrs Mima and Mrs Mima will entertain guests. A cordial invitation is extended to friends in the community.

Womans Missionary Society Methodiat Mew M. Mima

Saundry Receives Letter From Parents Amid Travel Delays

Howald Saundry reports a letter from Me and Mrs Fred Saunday. They left for 14 November and arrived in Neva in November before sailing for England on Friday.

Howald Saundry Fred Saundey Neva England

Womans Club Holds Regular Meeting At Chase Home

The Womans Club met Monday at Mew 8 M Chase home with president Mrs Charles Jolneon presiding. A note mentions a past event at Heawell October 26-27 and a report by the club leader. following business, Mrs Glen L How and Mrs Leslie Blackburn provided songs with piano accompaniment. Participants included Mrs dames HH B Ownby Claude Olney 8 Moon Frank McCarthy Charles Conner Felix Gauthier Hanks tin Charles Johnnson G W Conner Glen L Hows HD Harry inal feale Blackburn Kaidie Allen.

Womans Club Mew M. Chase Charles Jolneon Heawell Glen L. How Leslie Blackburn Dames HH. B. Ownby Claude Olney Moon Frank McCarthy Charles Conner Felix Gauthier Hanks Tin Charles Johnnson G. W. Conner Glen L. Hows Harry Inal Feale Blackburn Kaidie Allen

Sale Postponed Notice From The Ken Sisters

Community sale of clothes and knick knacks postponed with a vague promise of a later announcement. Call Mrs Margaret Holt or another contact for details and future date.

Obvintman Margaret Holt

Pittsburgh man loses finger twice in buzz-saw mishap

After injuring one finger with a buzz-saw, a Pittsburgh man later loses another finger while recounting the accident to a friend.

Pittsburgh

Church of Christ Services Announced by J A Phillips

The Church of Christ led by J A Phillips announces services for November 22. Bible School starts at 10 a m with classes for all. Lords Supper and preaching at 11 am. Sermon topics include Things that Make for Growth and Think not I came to bring peace a sword. Prayer meeting held each Wednesday at 7 30.

Lord's

Couple Returns From Arizona Visit

Mr and Mrs Harry Schofield and Mrs Otto Gaethens returned Pridey from a visit of a few days at Douglas and Bisbee Arizona.

Harry Schofield Otto Gaethens Douglas and Bisbee Ariz

Poor Humanity as a Railway Tunnel Metaphor

A reflective piece likens life to a railway tunnel where childhood light fades into gloom and a distant future glimmers. It frames the poor man's path as a dim journey from early hope toward an unreachable horizon.

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