Fly The Flag Honor for U S A Visitors in Lordsburg
Residents set flag display for visiting U S A Mayor and officials Saturday honoring national symbol in Lordsburg.
10 Oct 1958
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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1958
Page
1
Residents set flag display for visiting U S A Mayor and officials Saturday honoring national symbol in Lordsburg.
A rough note describes going to Deming to meet and escort people to a venue. Mentions reception committees and a planned afternoon event. Acknowledges Senator Chavez for helping watershed efforts and community projects.
A fund was created to provide milk for children who could not afford it. Employees noticed some kids did not receive milk and initiated plans to help. More than $220 has been raised, with payroll pledges to continue supplemental support. schools have been asked to supply milk to eligible children funded by the drive.
Revival services begin Sunday evening at the Southern Baptist in Duncan and run through October 19 with Rev. Stringer Jr. of the Lords Baptist Church preaching. Rev. B. R. Medlin is the Duncan church pastor.
The junior livestock sale at Hidalgo County Fair sponsored by the Elks Lodge achieved a record high. Seven fat calves three fat bar rows and one fat lamb were sold alongside a long list of buyers and bidders including Deming Packing Company First National Bank of Lordsburg Las Cruces Production and Credit Association Duncan Mercantile Biz 3 Store Up-To-Date Grocery and others.
Telephone Co workers traveled to Deming for a meeting on Tuesday night. Attendees included Mrs Ward Dale Mrs Orpha Nally Mrs Jean Stone Mrs Harriett Kerr and Misses Karen Hansen and Tommie Ann Shoon. Those unable to attend were Mrs Shirley Barker and Mrs Erva Strawn. After adjournment the group enjoyed dinner.
VFW Auxiliary to meet at 1113 Animas Road on October 16 at 8 p.m. All members urged to attend.
On Monday night October 13 at 8 o clock Robert Swan Post No 30 of The American Legion will hold a regular business meeting at the hall. Commander Harold Scofield says the post is in a jam and urges every member to attend for important plans for this year.
Lordsburg P T A meets Monday October 13 at 7 30 p m in the high school. Girl Scout Troop No 2 led by Mrs Frank Bowman will present the flag ceremony to start the meeting. Miss Recene Ashton and Mrs Jack Morgan discuss Amendments 2 and 3 backed by the PTA. Membership chair Mrs Cora Kirby notes 438 paid members. Staub sixth graders win first, Freeburg fifth graders second, Mc Alister and Lawrance tie for third.
On Monday evening October 6 the sectional Youth Rally of Assembly of God churches was held at the local Assembly of God Church. Attendees came from Deming Silver City Bayard and Truth or Consequences. Rev V Ray Allen of Deming led the event with evangelist Jerry Roberts delivering the message.
City council approved a motion to bill Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph 300 per month for street and alley use claiming the company has no valid 1916 franchise. The move follows the company offering a lower rate and a second motion halted city payments to the State Retirement Board pending action.
The Seventh District president and secretary visited Unit 30 in Las Cruces for a regular meeting. Officers discussed duties, the Auxiliary guide book, and the year’s program. Delegates to the Silver City convention were elected with several alternates named.
The A G Kelly and Miller Bros Circus offers matinee at 2 p.m. and evening show at 8 p.m. at Lordsburg fairgrounds. Exhibits include Africa imported giraffes the tallest cud chewers and Old Satan the 22 foot Regal Python. The world's largest trained hippopotamus and other animals appear at both shows.
Jack Lowrance in Rit ter-Walker Co. for seven years suffered a stroke on Sunday October 5 and was hospitalized at Hidalgo County Hospital. Reports late yesterday indicated some improvement.
An AV pest control plane from Deming struck a Cotton City pickup driven by Mrs. Arturo Escalante as she crossed the landing strip. The plane was destroyed and the truck damaged. all occupants received first aid and were released. The pilot was shaken but not hospitalized. The CAP of Cotton City seeks strip approval, restricting vehicle crossing.
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