10 Oct 1969
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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1969
Page
1
Fred Buckles outlines reactions from sources like John Bigbee and Claude Leyendecker on the proposed constitution. They discuss shorter terms, revenue changes, and the referendum process, with mentions of compensation, education board shifts, and statewide implications.
In the recent ASC committee election for Hidalgo County the Animas community elected George Jackson Jr as chairman Edward Elbrock as vice chairman George Pendleton as regular member Paul Dunagan as first alternate and W C Miller as second alternate. Lordsburg chose Max H DeVilbiss as chairman Joe Finley as vice chairman Edmond Davis as regular member J C Roark as first alternate Clyde L Richins as second alternate. Virden elected Merlin Cloane as chairman L M Hatch as vice chairman Marion Morternse as regular member Stanley Thyger son as first alternate Sam Johns as second alternate. The newly elected delegates to the October 1969 convention re elected Antone Thyger son for a three year term and elected Edmond Davis first alternate and L M Hatch second alternate for one year terms. Incumbents are W G Richards chairman term ends 1970 and Johnnie Davis regular member term ends 1971.
Virden Valley Soil and Water Conservation District re elected L A Conner announced the election results Marvin Jones and Marion Mortenson were chosen for three year terms by mail September 30 1969 Jones is a returning supervisor Mortenson is new Both own farms in the Virden Valley and support conservation The district will hold its annual meeting October 9 to elect officers The board thanks participants for their involvement in the election.
The Lordsburg Lions Club schedules its annual broom sale for October 31 and November 1 with many household items, including brooms made by the blind. New member Bill Irwin, Sea Shell Motel manager, joined at the Tuesday El Charro meeting.
Chad D. Richardson has been named undersheriff for Hidalgo County by Sheriff Leroy McCarty. He replaces Stanley Archibald who resigned effective October 1. The sheriff's office has received delivery of their second car, a Ford Bronco four wheel drive vehicle suitable for going over rough terrain.
Lordsburg Mavericks upset the Cobre Indians 14 to 0 on Friday at Bayard. Porkey Martinez, Buster Estrada and Louis Bassa starred as Martinez rushed 22 times for 144 yards and Estrada 17 carries for 95 yards. The win improves the Mavericks to two wins after an 0-3 start as they prepare to visit Tularosa tonight.
The Ford Dealers NFL 1969 Punt Pass & Kick contest will be held Thursday October 16 at 6 p.m. at the football stadium. Local sponsors include Smith Ford Wrights Bakery Saucedo's Super Market Price's Cremories and the First National Bank. Boys ages 8 to 13 may enter and eight will advance to the Deming zone on October 18. Register at participating Ford dealers by October 10. a free PP&E tips book is offered with signup and a parent or guardian must accompany the entrant.
Friends of Arleen Strawn plan an October 13 house call drive to raise funds for hospital costs after her accident. Strawn has emerged from a coma and recognized her parents but remains unconscious.
The Hidalgo County Jail Bond Issue passed 171 to 130 in a special election. Precinct results show Lordsburg 128 65 Rodeo 3 17 Animas 15 38 Virden 25 10. Quinn and Co. of Albuquerque will issue the bonds totaling 225000 for a new jail complex and courthouse rehabilitation.
The New Mexico Chamber of Commerce Executives Association will hold its 1970 spring meeting in Lordsburg. Secretary manager Glenn Dorsett of the Lordsburg Hidalgo County Chamber announced the invitation extended at Callup last fall was accepted. About 150 to 200 out of town visitors are expected.
Raymond Ortega jailed September 30 in lieu of a $2,000 bond on an attempted rape charge. The offense allegedly occurred in the courthouse yard around 2 am on the date cited.
Theta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma met in Lordsburg on October 2 with 16 members. Mrs. Florence Baker announced that Flo Starkey will visit in May, not December. Lloyd Payne spoke on how modern youth seeks a sense of values and the generational gap, based on surveys from Lordsburg High students.
The 1857 Flying Eagle cent was the first nickel containing coin issued by the United States. It used 12 percent nickel and 88 percent copper in its alloy.
The board reported Wilson School new buildings near occupancy this month with minor touch ups. Cabinets and furniture will arrive soon and be moved in during the teachers convention Oct 22 24. Open house planned during Education Week Nov 9 15.
Reynaldo Perea was found not guilty of driving while intoxicated after a trial before Municipal Judge C I Brown. He received a $100 fine for reckless driving tied to the Fourth and Pyramid accident on September 24 that seriously injured Aileen Strawn who remains in serious condition.
Animal High School invites attendance at the Annual Athletic Carnival on October 18 from 6 p.m. to 9 30 p.m. Proceeds fund interscholastic basketball participation and are the sole support for this activity.
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