Registration drive readies Hidalgo County for draft
Eleanor Cochran and deputy Jan Fuller prepared for selective service registration set for October 16 in Hidalgo County. Precinct registrars appointed from 1 to 9 with Mrs. Cochran calling aid from Lordsburg. Each registrar aims to handle about 20 registrants from 7 to 9 am, with a single day to complete the nationwide process and the county Draft Board to determine classifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor F. Cochran
Coun Gerk
Selective Service United States
Hidalgo County
Cochran
Jan Fuller
Santa Bra
Tate
Russell C
Regtion Bureau
New Mexico
Imerk FE M. Fisher, Jr
Virginia LaSalle
Lordsburg
United States
Cemetery Association Thanks Public for Sale Success
The Cemetery Association thanks the public for their participation in the rummage and food sale held last Saturday. They acknowledge Mr. Smith for the use of space and all others who helped. The sale raised 68 dollars from the rummage and additional funds from the food portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cemetery Association
Partic
Gila Resident Mrs Threepersons Publishes Snake Dance Story
Lorene Threepersons of Grant New Mexico writes for Liberty Life about the Snake dance. The Enquirer correspondent and artist wife to Sam Threepersons, a mounted customs inspector, recalls Terlingua murder scenes and morgue visits as she drafts her feature. Her Vinita Chief reports and Silver City Enterprise note her Indian lore and regional knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorene Threepersons
Gila,wn
Grant
Liberty Ine
Sam Three
United Mounted Customs
Big Bend
Texas
Threepersons
Ated
Terlingua
New Mexico
Teepersons
Vinita
Okla
Silver City Enterprise
Wichita man visits patrol and family across towns
A Wichita resident and his T Mann family travel to visit Patrol members and relatives. The trip includes stops in Portal Rus k, Wonderland KS, Silk NY, Hurley, and Santa Rita. Mann expresses pleasure at the country and the journey.
Republicans Visit Lordsburg For Get Acquainted Day
A group of Hidalgo County Republicans led by Maurice Miera governor candidate will meet voters in Lordsburg on Saturday October 12. They will arrive from Deming after speaking at a Friday rally. Other nominees include John T. Watson for attorney general George J. Martin for state auditor J Frank Stephens for Land Commissioner and George W Frenger for state treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Marlin Hoggett
Hidalgo County
GOP
Maurice Miera
Deming
Miera
John T. Watson
Santa Fe
George J. Martin
el Rito
J. Frank Stephens
Torrance County
George W Frenger
Las Cruces
Miles
Tom Mix
B. J. Short
Ed Kehols
Pima County
Arizona
Sheriffs Posse
Douglas
American Legion
Tom Mix Visits Lordsburg for Fair Opening Parade
Movie star and circus owner Tom Mix arrived in Lordsburg the day before the fair opening and stayed to greet admirers. He drove his Cord car bearing his name and mingled with the crowd during the opening day parade, marking his longest visit to the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Mix
Lordsburg
Tom
Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs. Vernon Brock at Pontius Home
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pontius of El Paso hosted a surprise party for Mrs. Vernon Brock last Wednesday. About 30 guests attended and dinner was served from a mobile boat in the Pontius backyard. A two tier cake with the inscription Happy Birthday Leon topped the celebration. Mrs. Claude Olney of Lordsburg attended from El Paso. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. B. Ownby returned from a two week Texas trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pontius
Pontuis
Brock
Leon
Perey Brown Author Of True Detective Story In Safford Case
Perey Brown earns honor in a detective magazine for a gripping Western tale about the Safford Arizona murder. Sheriff Emert T. Kempton led a force from the Pacific Coast to New Orleans with FBI help to arrest the hitchhiker Thomas Lawshe, an escaped inmate from the Arizona peniten tiary, and the killer was sent to Florence prison for 60 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perey Brown
West
Safford
Arizona
Emert T. Kempton
Graham County
Pacific Coast
New Orleans
Virgil Vaughn
Thomas Lawshe
Arizona Penitentiary
Kempton
Lordebury
Mr. Brown
Frome
van Horn
Texas
Mr Brown
Chris P. Pox
Fl Paso
Weston G. Frome
Nancy
Lordsburg
Louisiana
Florence
New Mexico Annual Conference Meets in Tucumcari
The New Mexico Annual Conference of the Methodist Church will convene in Tucumcari from October 16 to 20 with Bishop Ivan Lee Holt presiding. Local representation includes Rev. and Mrs. Joe Emanuel and lay delegate Mrs. E. B. Brickley. Closing services expect large congregations on October 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
The
Methodist Church
Tucumcari
Ivan Lee Holt
Joe Emanuel
EB. M. Brickley
Registration urged for the selective draft
County Clerk Eleanor F. Cochran promotes registration for the October 16 draft, urging every able bodied American citizen to register next Wednesday. The notice warns of penalties for nonregistration and directs readers to study the county clerk’s announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor F. Cochran
Democratic Willkie Club formation meeting called in Hidalgo County
Notice to voters urges every Democratic voter in Hidalgo County to attend a 7 30 p m meeting Monday October 14 at the Court House in Lordsburg to organize a Democratic Willkie Club and promote his presidential campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Lordsburg
Willkie
Hidalgo County
Opening Day At Southwestern New Mexico Live Stock Show A Success
The opening day of the Southwestern New Mexico Live stock Show and Fair drew strong crowds despite a brief shower. Over 100 horses entered the Lordsburg races with entrants expected from Deming next week. Exhibits include farm products and livestock from Virden Animaa Rodeo Valley View. Notable participants included Gov John E Miles and Governor Day events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Lordsburg
Virden
Animaa
Rodeo
Valley View
United States
Mary
8B. Y. Faucett
Tom McGaure
Guy Wag
American Legion Auxiliary Holds Regular Meeting
The American Legion Auxiliary met on Wednesday October 3 at the home of Mrs Claude Sanders with Mrs Anderson assisting. After the regular business a social hour and refreshments followed. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday November 6 with Mrs Nelle McInnis and Mrs Alma Carson as hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Claude Sanders
Anderson
Nelle McInnis
Alma Carson
Card of Thanks for B. F. Cox Death Support
The family of B. F. Cox expresses sincere thanks for sympathy, floral offerings and kind deeds during illness and after their father and grandfather’s death. They name Mr. and Mrs. A. King, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Jones and families, Mr. and Mrs. Lu Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Taylor and families, H. H. Cox and family, T. W. Cox, and Mr. and Mrs. J. R. B. Hedges and sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Cox
A. King
J. D. Jones
Lu Taylor
Russell Taylor
H. H. Cox
T. W. Cox
J. RB. Hedges
Sightseeing From A Submarine
Running lights on submarines under tropical waters create a nighttime display as phosphorescent particles in the sea light up. A watcher at an eye port may see a rainbow colored comet-like glow along the bow, forming a vivid underwater spectacle.
Earl Gartin to Conduct Feeder Sale at Fair
Livestock auctioneer Earl Gartin will lead the Feeder Sale this week at the fair. He has sold stock in every state except one and in three Canadian provinces. Notable customers include former President Calvin Coolidge boxer Jack Dempsey and governors Lowden of Illinois and McCray of Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Gartin
Canada
Calvin Coolidge
Jack Dempsey
Lowden
Ilinois
McCray
Indiana
Woman's Club Calls Meeting for October 14
A notice states a called meeting of the Woman's Club will be held next Monday afternoon October 14 at 4 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Lions Club hears Rev. Elmore on Lordsburg youth needs
The Lions Club met Tuesday with President Tom J Mayfield presiding. Rev Paul H Elmore delivered the guest address focusing on Lordsburg church growth and the need for supervised youth activities, noting increased attendance and a lack of local entertainment options for adolescents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Lion
Tom J. Mayfield
Paul H. Elmore
Lion Thomas R. Taggart
Lion Board of Directors
Lion Thomas Ro Taggart
Lion Joe Emanuel
Lion Harry Rosenstein
Lion C. BR Austin
Lion P.M. Melnyia
Lion J. J. Augustine
Lion George P. Jeffua
Harold Scofield
National Organization of Lions
Lion Holt
Eleanor F Cochran
Mayfield
Southwestern New
Baptist Church
Ebmore
Lordsburg
Elmore
Claytons Entertain Guests at Ranch Dinner
Mr and Mrs Tom Clayton entertained many for dinner last Friday at the Clayton ranch. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Nat Gammon Mr and Mrs L B Robinson Dr and Mrs L B Austin and Mrs Gammon's aunt Mrs Franklin. The men helped Dr Austin with his antelope hunt while the women played bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Clayton
Clayton Ranch
Nat Gammon
L. B. Robinson
L. B. Austin
Lordsburg Wins 1941 District Teachers Meet Invitation
The Southwestern New Mexico Educational Association, with about 660 teachers across Hidalgo Grant Lena Dona Ana Sierra and Otero Counties, met in Silver City October 4 and 6 1940. Lordsburg welcomed hosting the 1941 meeting with a cordial invitation aimed to attract 400 to 500 teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Southwestern
New Mexico
Nanninga
University of New Mexico
RJ. Mulelena
The
New Mexico Educational Association
Bet
Mayfield
Proper Court Procedure Saves Taxpayer Money
Judge George W. Hay told Liberal representatives that Hidalgo Grant and Luna counties in the Sixth District will run on a pretrial 60 percent budget plan. County clerks will handle tasks to avoid five to six thousand dollars yearly in special court clerks fees, saving taxpayers about six thousand dollars annually. In Luna County no jurors this year. in Hidalgo three court days. in Grant three or four jury days. Court efficiency keeps trial pace rapid and funds from being exhausted, easing tax burdens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Hay
Hidalgo
Grant
Luna
Hay
Luna County
Jurgens
George W. Hodges
Hidalgo County
Grant County
Sith
Oklahoma Grimes and party visit Tanner Mining area
I. J. Grimes president of Tanner Mining, with Mrs. Grimes and W. H. Hardy, arrived from Oklahoma City for a noon visit. The Grimes ship used pilot Carl Winstead, while Hardy Young recently joined a major oil firm. They toured Leadjannven Mine and Carlabad, praised Superintendent E. S. Bowman, and sent the Hardys toward Tucson for a brief air tour before Bill Hardy’s bus ride back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Grimes
Tanner Mining Company
Grimes
Leedjannven
E. 8
Bowman
Hardys
Tucs
Mr. Hardy
A. L. Hardy
Lordaburge
Bill
Methodist Church Offers Warm Welcome Services
Methodist Church announces Rev. Joe Emanuel as pastor. Church School at 9 45. Morning Worship at 11. Epworth League at 6 30. Evening Service at 7 40. You will find a warm welcome at the Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Methodist Church
First Baptist Church Schedule Announcement
Sunday School meets at 10 a.m. Preaching service at 11 a.m. B. T. U. meets at 7 16 p.m. Prayer Service and Choir practice Wednesday evening at 8. Local notice lists Paul H. Elmore as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Paul H. Elmore
Vaster
Church Services and Guest Speaker at Nazareth Church
Clinton C. Calhoun leads Sunday activities with Sunday School at 10 Morning Worship at 11 N Y P 8 at 6 Evangelistic Service at 7 30 District Superintendent R Ganatream speaks Friday October 10 at 7 30 The public is invited Betsy Robinson to lead in the School of Mines play Happy Journey in El Paso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y
Rev. R
Robinsons
Betsy
School of Mines
Paso
Smitty Smith Visits Town For Muir Roundup Dinner
W L Smitty Smith, a friend of Will Rogers, attended the Muir roundup and enjoyed a large dinner. He noted Frank King of Western Livestock Journal was too ill to greet friends across the Southwest at the big fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. “Smitty” Smith
Will Rogers
Frank King
Western Livestock Journal
Southwest
Church of Christ Service Schedule and Programs
Corner Fifth and Pyramid Streets hosts Bible School at 10:00 a.m. and Church Services at 11:00 a.m. A piano and accordion duet performed by Mrs. Krewson and Miss Ruth Wood precedes the sermon "Bystanders and Stand Bys." Evening service at 7:30 p.m. features a choir number and sermon "The Word of the Spirit." Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:00 p.m. led by Mr X J D Atkinson. Junior meeting Saturday 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. inviting all children up to age 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Krewson
Ruth Wood
X. J. D. Atkinson
Assembly of God Church Service Times and Welcome
Sunday School at 9 45 a m Soaning Service at 7 30 p m Prayer Meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m C A Service Friday at 7 30 p m Everyone is welcome at the Assembly of God Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly of God Church
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Steins
Mra Leo Bates
Sally Jarvis
Middle Animal
Marian Hoggett
Animal Station
Layton Decote
Cienega
Joe Roberson
Cloverdale
Tom Pendleton
Mrty
Governor Miles
Mayor Short
Sheriff Echols
Jack Jarvis
Fromm Dallas
Allen BE. Brown
Gulf Brewing Company
Fai
Mr. Gartin
Claytons Entertain
Party Ply
Oklahoma
Methodist Chourch
Church OF the Nazarene
Clinton C. Calhoun
Smitty
Church OF Christ
Lerey FB. Krewson
Fifth and Pyramid Sts
H. P. Hines
Liberal
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