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Newspaper

Lordsburg Liberal

Location

Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1940

Page

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Feeder-Sale Motorcade Tour Registers New Mexico Ranches

Superintendent Harlan announces a two day feeder sale motorcade starting Hidalgo Hotel at 8:00 Tuesday morning visiting ranches including Sherwood Cul Tom Dick George Cureton Royal Vilarrel Randolph and Silver City Chamber event. State College Extension co operates with New Mexico Stockmen magazine notes 700 calves in Lordsburg fair sale.

Ral Harlan Hidalgo Hotel Sherwood Cul Ranch Tom % Ranch White Signal Fartley McDonald’s Ranch Dick 'S George George Cureton Royal’s People’s Packing Plant Vilarrel Randolph Bk Silver Silver City Chamber Commerce Grant Luna Black State College Extension Service New Mexico Stockmen The Stockmen Lordsburg Fair

Crystal Mine advances under Werme with rich ore

James Sweet reports the Lea Crystal Mine led by J A Werme of Oklahoma City shows progress with a 100 foot level tying the ore body and a 300 foot tunnel completed. Werme’s patented separation process claims two tons per hour and ore samples impress visitors at the Chamber of Commerce. Work continues day and night as development and milling plans proceed.

James Sweet Lea J. A. Werme Oklahoma City Werme Hine Comand Wheeler Wermie

Mexico City Players Headed to Face Loyola in Los Angeles

A group of ME PROM football players from Mexico City traveled to Los Angeles to play Loyola. Captain Pasta Tagliabue led a contingent who visited Commerce and received New Mexico stickers, which pleased the group.

Mexico City Los Loyola Pasta Tagliabue The of Commerce New Mexico

Missionary Society Elects New Officers at Meeting Pace

The Baptist Missionary Society held a meeting this week with ten members present led by Mrs Felix Jones in charge of the Bible study from The New. At the last meeting new officers were installed and the society will meet next with Mrs Elmore.

Baptist Missionary Society Nk Corbell Felix Jones Tharge Society Elmore

Methodist Church Service Notice With Warm Welcome

The Methodist Church advertises worship at 9 45 a m and 11 a m with 7th League at 6 30 pm and service at 7 30 pm. Pastor Joe Emanuel invites all to attend and find a warm welcome.

Methodist Church Ler Joe Emanuel

Church Schedule Highlights For Sunday Services

The article lists a morning service at 10 at the church followed by a 11 o clock service. Evening programs include a 7 15 p m meeting and a 8 p m service with choir practice.

American Legion Holds Large Meeting on Americanism

One of the largest Legion gatherings met at the Knights of Pythias hall on a Wednesday evening to discuss Americanism. Committees were named for Americanism and Armistice Day programs to be presented in county schools and churches. Ex soldiers are asked to participate in the October 10 parade at 10 00 a m near the high school. A minute of silent prayer was offered for England against dictatorship.

American Legion Knights of Pythias Hall Committee On Americanism Pyramid Lodge Number 25 Knights of Pythias L. P. McHalffey Pyramid l Lodge Number 29 Domain of New Mexico Jack Heather Business Men A. Conner City Marshall Law and Order Willard BE. Holt Chamber of Com

Assembly of God Church Schedules and Welcome

Rev. H. T. Hines leads services at the Assembly of God Church. Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning Worship at 11 00 a m Evening Service at 7 30 p m Prayer Meeting Tuesday 7 30 p m C A Service Friday 7 30 p m Everyone will receive a cordial welcome at the Assembly of God Church.

Assembly OF God Church H. T. Hines

New Mexico Conference Woman's Dept Meeting Held in El Paso

Rev. and Mrs. J. T. Emanuel Mrs. L. B. Robinson and Mrs. P. M. Chase attended the New Mexico Conference of the Woman's department of the Methodist Church in El Paso on Monday and Tuesday. The purpose was to clarify the new Woman's organization of the church. The meeting proved very beneficial to attendees.

J. T. Emanuel L. B. Robinson P. M. Chase Woman's Department of the Methodist Church el Paso

Douglas Drum and Bugle Corps Director Greeting Old Friends

Captain E. C. Hannum director of the Douglas Drum and Bugle Corps greeted his old friends in Douglas on Wednesday.

E. C. Hannum Douglas Drum and Bugle Corps

Lucy Gass Named to Second Alto in Chapel Choir

Mary Hardin Baylor College reports Lucy Gass daughter of Mr and Mrs S H Gass selected for the second alto section of the Chapel Choir under director Miss Mary Louise Beltz head of the voice department.

Mary Hardin-Baylor College Lucy Gass S. H. Gass Mary Louise Beltz

Hatfields Return From Short Southwestern Tour

Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Hatfield and their nephew Jack have completed a pleasant two week tour visiting Arkansas Texas Kansas and Missouri.

Lions Club Hosts Ray Stamm Talk on Game Protection

Lions Club met at noon with President Tom Mayfield in the chair. Raymond Stamm of the New Mexico Game Protection Association spoke on its value to the state and potential expansion. He noted growth in fishing licenses and antelope numbers, praised the association’s work, and urged a five year beautification program with trees and flowers. Bankers and businessman Myr Brickley analyzed Lordsburg’s conditions and welcomed newcomers, highlighting local leadership and the Pine Cone publication.

Lions Club Lion Tom J. Mayfield Raymond Stamm New Mexico Game Protection Association George Cureton Big Horn Game Protective Association Lion Emanuel Lion Melugin Lion EK. M. Brickley Lordsburge Myr Brickley Lordsburg Brickley Game Commission New Mex Stamm Lion Brickley Union Brickleys Holt

Wallace Enlivens New Mexico Democratic Convention

Delegates from Hidalgo County attended the New Mexico Democratic Convention in Albuquerque last weekend where former Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace spoke at 11 a.m. His speech, translated into Spanish by House Speaker George Armijo, highlighted New Mexico as a cultural bridge to Central and South American nations. Hidalgo representatives included Claude E. Wood and Ernest J. Short among others.

Hidale County New Mexico Albuquerque Henry A. Wallace Wallace House of Representatives George Armijo Hidalgo County Claude E. Wood Ernest J. Short Stella Eyan Joe Sullivan Jim Robertson Eva Pendleton Earl Kerr E. M. Thywerson Forrest Sandera

Special Notice to Sheriff's Posse Members

At the last Posse meeting it was decided all members must have their mounts in by Wednesday evening. Members should ride afternoons to advertise the fair and warn others that the Kangaroo Court will convene again Saturday night. Extra heavy fines will be taxed this Saturday night since the warning period has passed.

Sheriff's Posse Kangaroo Court

Red Cross Rep Mary Luckett Visit Prompts November Roll Call

Mary E Luckett of the Mid Western Red Cross in St. Louis has visited Lordsburg for several days. With chairman H Vearle Payne away, she met prominent locals who will be called together on his return to launch November roll call and begin active work for the annual effort.

Mary E. Luckett American Red Cross St. Louis Missouri Lordsburg Red Cross H. Vearle Payne

Special School Child Rates At Pair Fair

Fair officials announce a Thursday reduced admission for county school children to encourage attendance. Most students will join the parade and related fair activities in recognition of their outstanding services.

The Fair Association

Lordsburg Airport to receive $135,096 in improvements

Civil Aeronautics Authority tentatively estimates a $135,096 upgrade for Lordsburg airport. CCC camp officials in New Mexico and Fort Bliss report strong encouragement from five or six CCC men in authority. Lion Scofield proposes a committee visit to El Paso to contact Civil Aeronautics personnel. Weekly programs will address Lordsburg needs.

Lordsburg Civil Aeronautics Authority CCC New Mexico Fort Bliss Lion Scofield el Paso Civil Aeronautics

Biography of the late J. P. Ownby

A memorial sketch recounts J. P. Ownby’s life from Memphis Tennessee birth on March 29 to his Western migration in 1862. It follows his caravan journey with Nat Vice, marriage to Amanda Glass in El Monte, police leadership in Los Angeles, ventures in Bakersfield Tombstone Benson Lordsburg and Lordsburg hotel and stock ventures, ending in Mountain View Cemetery.

Golden West J.P. Ownby Memphis Tennessee Iun Paris Texas Plains Nat Vice Capt Casa Grande Yuma Robert FE. Glass Amanda el Monte California J. P. Ownby Amanda Glass Los Angeles Sankero Tulare County Bakersfield James Tombstone Arizona Tomstone Benson Southern Pacific Railway Carpenter

Mr and Mrs Ralph Clark Visit Lordsburg

Mr and Mrs Ralph Clark spent Tuesday and Wednesday visiting in Lordsburg.

Ralph Clark Lordsburg

Elaborate Plans For Fair Parade

Officials announced finishing touches for the Fair Weew parade opening next Thursday. A mile long procession will start at 11 after a 10 a m gathering at the high school. Sheriff Cavin leads entrants urged to join. past and present southwest peace officers are invited to ride in special roles. Old timers from Lordsburg and nearby areas are especially urged to attend in special cars. Cowboys will ride in the rodeo segment.

Cavin South West Lordsburg Surerounding Mra BR. Ownby John T. Muir Archie McWhorter D. Baldwin Robert Ross

Church of Christ Schedule and Events

Verey B Krewson minister leads services at Corner Fifth and Pyramid Sts with Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and worship at 11:00 a.m. Mia Percy Krewson and Ruth Wood perform an accordion and piano duet followed by a sermon The Words of Life. Evening service 7:40 p.m. choir special How We Got Our Prayer Meeting. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. junior meeting Saturday 9:00–11:00 a.m. for children up to 12 years.

Ible School Mia Percy Krewson Ruth Wood Mra. Krewson

Governor Miles to Attend Fair Parade or Feeder Sale

Governor John E. Miles will attend the Fair on Thursday the 10th or Friday the 11th, informing Mayor Ernest J. Short that his itinerary prevents a definite day. He hopes to join the big parade or be present for the first nationally advertised feeder sale in the state.

John EB. Miles Ernest J. Short

Ancient Spanish Flint Gun Found in Recreation Hall

Lon Harlow found a centuries old Spanish handmade flint gun in Ash Creek thirty miles north of Lordsburg. The rusty barrel and decayed wood indicate its age and historical value.

Joan A. Johnson Lon Harlow Ash Creek Lordsburg

Lordsburg Airport to Receive Major Federal Funding

The Federal Government allocates seven million dollars for New Mexico aviation facilities. Lordsburg is set to receive about 156,006 dollars as the Civil Aeronautics Authority estimates. Senator Chavez notes House action approving a 30 million dollar airport program and 50 million more for nationwide development, with potential 40 million for landing facilities, and predicts passage without opposition.

New Mexico Lordsburg Civil Aeronautics Authority Chamber of Commerce Dennis Chavez House of Representatives

Alien Registration Captures 206 Registrations by Postmaster

Postmaster Montague reports 206 aliens registered by October 2 with a peak of 22 on September 30. He explains the forms and fingerprints, notes cooperation with the Government, and lists registrations from Hatchita Separ Red Rock Grant County San Simon and Bowie. Registration is free and confidential with penalties of up to $1,000 fine and six months imprisonment for noncompliance in the 1940 window.

Montague Hatchita Separ Red Rock Grant County San Simon and Bowie Cochise County Arizona Attorney-General United States

Voter Registration Deadline Narrowed In Santa Fe Office

The County Clerk warns that only those registered by October 5 may vote in the November 5 election. No registrations on October 6 due to a special meeting in Santa Fe. Eligible residents must register at the County Clerk's office today, October 4, to vote.

Santa Fe

Rouse Family Visit to Lordsburg Friends

Mr and Mrs J T Rouse and daughter Harrison Tyler of Duncan Arizona spent Tuesday and Wednesday visiting with Mr and Mrs Sam Gese and other friends in Lordsburg.

J. T. Rouse Harrison Tyler Duncan, Arizona Sam Gese Lordsburg

Mavericks Departed by Hatch Breaks

The Lordsburg Mavericks traveled to Hatch last Friday night and lost 13 to 0 to Hatch High School Bears. The Mavericks showed sluggish play in the first half, missing blocks and tackles, while Hatch capitalized on better blocking and drive. In the second half Lordsburg improved, but the margin remained, and schedule changes list October 12 at Hurley and other upcoming games through November 22 at Duncan.

Lordsburg Mavericks Hateh Beara Mavericks Hatch Boys Hatch Lordsburg Boys Lordsburg Hurley Willcox Silver City Las Cruces Deming Duncan

Capt Bruss Joins Army and Moves to March Field California

Captain Bruss and Mrs. Bruss with son BE. H. Jr were seen in Lordsburg as he leaves CCC service to join the non flying branch at March Field California The Brous have formed many warm friendships during their residence here and regret their departure to California

BE. H. Brows BE. H. Jr Lordsburg Captain Bruss CCC March Field California

Special Session Called Over Land Tax Moratorium in New Mexico

Hon. H Vearle Payne traveled to Santa Fe for the special session convened Monday to consider a moratorium on assessments for lands owned by the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District that are not currently cultivated.

H. Vearle Payne New Mexico Santa Fe Capitol City Middle Rio Grande Conservatory

Church Services At Clinton Calhoun Paster

Church of the Nazarene announces Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. N. P. S. at 6:30 p.m. Evangelistic Service at 7:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting also at 7:30 p.m led by Pastor Clinton C. Calhoun.

Church OF the Nazarene Clinton C. Calhoun

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tock N Grant Hidalgo Iuna Missionary Society RST Baptist Church Pracid Douglas Sheriff’s Posse J. P. Ownty Mra. B. B. Ownby Church OF Christ Verey BK. Krewson Fifth and Pyramid Miles Pyramid Lodge Merce Glenn Moses Bruss ARMY
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