Will Harrison Dies Leaving Gap In New Mexico Newsroom
The death of Will Harrison leaves a void in New Mexico journalism as tributes flow from Gov. Campbell Sen. Anderson Sen. Montoya and many readers. He spent nearly three decades reporting from the state capitol earning a reputation as a fearless watchdog and truth teller. His colleagues note his courage and influence in shaping public discourse.
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Will Harrison
Newco
Charles Cullin
Santa Fe New Mexican
Harrison
State Capitol
New Mexico
Jack Campbell
Will
Clint Anderson
Ison
Joseph Montoya
Will Harris
Class A Football Title Game Slated Friday In Deming
Deming High School won the coin flip to host the State Class A football championship at 1 30 p m Friday November 26 in Deming. Deming carries a 7 2 2 record to meet New Mexico Military Institute Roswell an 8 1 2 mark. A three way telephone hook up linked A G Montgomery NM Activities Assn executive director, Deming coach Rusty Hofacker and Institute coach Marshall Brown during the flip.
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Deming
Deming High School
New Mexico Military Institute of Roswell
A. G. Montgomery
The
New Mexico Activities Assn
Rusty Hofacker
Institute
Marshall Brown
Juveniles Restore 30 Damaged Mail Boxes in City Area
Three juveniles repaired 30 mail boxes damaged on Halloween in the Animal-Cotton City area. They were ordered by the juvenile court to complete restoration within 10 days. Leroy McCarty noted postal laws prohibit willful damage to mail receptacles with penalties up to $1000 fine or three years in prison.
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Animal-Cotton City
Leroy McCarty
Archie L. Eaves Dies After Illness in Hidalgo Hospital
Archie Leroy Eaves 59 died in Hidalgo General Hospital Friday November 19 after an extended illness. Born April 13, 1906 in Texas, he lived in Lordsburg over 22 years and traveled with his parents in the Southwest. Survivors include two sons Robert and William, five grandchildren, and his church affiliation with First Baptist. Funeral at Heather Chapel with Rev. Don Baker. burial Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
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Archie Leroy
Mike) Eaves
Hidalgo General Hospital
Texas
Lordsburg
Banner Mine
First Baptist Church
Robert
Willcox
Arizona
William
Gary Anderson Named To Students' Who's Who
Gary Anderson of Lordsburg is among 22 Western New Mexico University seniors named to Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. The selection was made by a student faculty committee based on scholarship leadership cooperation citizenship and future promise.
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Gary Anderson
Lordsburg
Western New Mexico University
Donald Overturf
Origins Of Thanksgiving Go Back To Ancient World
The article traces Thanksgiving origins from ancient harvest ceremonies in Egypt Greece and the Old Testament to its American development. It notes dates and proclamations by Washington Adams Madison Lincoln and others, Sarah Hale’s influence, and Roosevelt’s 1939 shift to the fourth Thursday, ending with the annual White House proclamation.
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The
Nile
National Geographic Society
Greece
United States
Abraham Lincoln
Continental Congress
Elias Boudinot
New Jersey
New Congress
George Wa
Shington
John Adams
Jefferson
Madison
Sarah Hale
Mary
Hale
Godey
Lincoln
America
Johnson
Grant
Franklin D Roosevelt
Congress
White House
Ogden Nash
Beta Sigma Phi Explores Europe and Asia Armchair Tour
Beta Sigma Phi members enjoyed an armchair tour of Northwestern Europe and Southwestern Asia during November meetings hosted by Mrs. Vanita Hatch and Mrs. Frances Reynolds. Slides featured England Holland Lebanon Israel and Jordan. The sorority sent a box of goodies to troops in Viet Nam and plans a December tea honoring Junell Dunagan Lordsburg Sun Princess with details to be announced.
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Beta Sigma Phi
Europe
Asia
Vanita Hatch
England
Holland
Alice Noce
Frances Reynolds
Gen Miller
Wesley Freeburg
Lebanon
Israel
Jordan
Viet Nam
Junell Dunagan
Lordsburg
Nunn Addresses Reapportionment Law At Local Dinner
Mr. C V Nunn spoke on the Reapportionment Law and its effect on sparsely populated areas during a Business and Professional Women's Club dinner at the Range Cafe. He urged citizens to study the measure and write to Senators Anderson and Montoya if needed. MaeGahey presided at a brief post program meeting. guests included Mrs Nunn and Mrs Eddy Diaz.
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Business and Professional Women's Club
Range Cafe
Cordelia Parker
Peggy Lamb
C. V. Nunn
Court House to Close for Thanksgiving Holidays
Hidalgo County Court House will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 25 and 26, for the Thanksgiving holidays.
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Hidalgo County Court House
Mrs Judy Rundle Wins Guessing Contest Prize
Mrs Judy Rundle won the electric steam iron in a Lions Club broom sale guessing contest. Lions President Homer Brooks announced the result after Mrs Rundle guessed 237 raisins in a box of breakfast food and the actual count was 242.
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Judy Rundle
Lions Club
Lions
Homer Brooks
Ranchers Elected to BLM Advisory Board in Las Cruces District
Five Lordsburg precinct ranchers were elected to three to one year terms on the Las Cruces District BLM advisory board. Elected: Bartley McDonald Noel Rankin Sherwood Culberson George Godfrey Charles Blakey A D Brownfield Sr Ed Nunn Jr Joe L Pankey Jay W Cox J B Runyan Charlie T Lee E P Harvey from Alamo gordo precinct Ballots tallied by A B Cox and Bill Adams, new directors chosen by lot. first meeting planned at Las Cruces office.
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Lordsburg
Las Cruces
Bureau of Land Management
J. W. Young
BLM
Bartley McDonald
Noel Rankin
Sherwood Culberson
George Godfrey
Charles Blakey
A. D. Brownfield
Ed Nunn
Joe L. Pan
Lordsburg Girl Named Outstanding Student
Mary Edith Hart daughter of Mr and Mrs James Cureton of Lordsburg was named outstanding dental hygiene student at a university of washington Seattle award banquet She is a 1961 Lordsburg High School graduate and has been on the dean's list every quarter since freshman year
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Mary Edith Hart
James Cureton
Lordsburg
University of Washington At
CYO Begins Drive For Used Clothing For Needy
The Catholic Youth Organization of St. Joseph's Church starts a drive to collect used clothing blankets and shoes for overseas needy children. Several girls will visit homes Friday November 26 requesting donations to aid others through the CYO effort.
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Catholic Youth Organization of
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
CYO
Cureton Joins BLM Fencing and Ranch Guard Program
Hidalgo County rancher James Cureton participates in a cooperative fencing and cattle guard program of the Bureau of Land Management. BLM district manager J. W. Young says materials are supplied and labor is provided by the rancher, with proper fencing seen as key to range management.
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James Cureton
Hidalgo County
Bureau of Land Management
J. W. Young
BLM
Young
Catholic Diocese Grants Friday Meat Dispensation
The Diocese issues a special dispensation allowing Catholics to eat meat on Friday November 26 after Thanksgiving. The action applies to all Catholics within the diocese and follows the church calendar.
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Catholic Church
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Archie L. Eaves
Hidalgo Hospital
Southern Pacific Railroad
Mr. Nunn
Cureton
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