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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1949
Page
9
Progressing rapidly on a new city water system adding to the present network. A pow de shovel digs a five foot ditch for the pipe east of the Silver City road. Pipe runs from the new well in the northeast to the standpipe in the southwest. The new tank is completed except for painting.
The Garden club urges residents to plant secured tulip bulbs around the building area and beautify the town. Donations will support other floral projects and spring purchases. Cultivation directions will be printed in next Liberal issue. Tulips are easy to grow even for beginners.
A society event honored the state president with a lovely gift and awarded a prize for best costume. Attendees included Mrs Thompson the guest of honor Mrs Snoor Mrs John Johnston Mrs Robert Castle Mrs J R Springer Mrs Thomas Thompson Mrs Warren Jones Mrs Harold Scofield Mrs Rex Kipp Mrs Aubrey Stubbs Miss Edith Cook and the hostess Mrs Kinkema.
The Mavericks dominated Hatch with a 31 to 0 score. Ward Wall sparked the defense by pursuing the ball and keeping Hatch under pressure throughout the game.
John Kipp and Angel Chaires led a strong Mavericks effort scoring two first half touchdowns to lead 12-0. Chaires added a 65 yard sprint for a second half touchdown and Rex Kipp kicked a center-spot conversion as the Mavericks rolled to a 31-0 victory.
Thursday club gathered at Mrs George Trimble's Third Street home with regular members Mrs Dora Kerr Mrs Maud Green Mrs E M Fisher Sr and Mrs John Augustine in attendance and special guest Mrs Mosselle Messecar.
Monday Bridge Club guest list included Mrs James Kinkema Mrs Damon Dunagan and Mrs S M Chase. Regulars included Mrs H H Bryant Miss Helen Chase Mrs M Chase and others. High prize went to Mrs Dunagan and second high to Mrs Bryant.
A regular meeting of the Woman's club will be held Monday afternoon at 2 30 in the club house. At 3 30 Mrs A W Marshall of Deming will give a book review. The public is cordially invited to be present for the book review.
The Ladies Altar Society will hold a rummage sale at Moc Tezuma Hall on Saturday October 15 1949 from 10 am to 4 pm.
Mrs. Martin was guest of honor at a stork shower Monday afternoon at the Sam Gass residence on Second street. Co-hostesses were Mrs. Gass Mrs. Edwin Brown and Miss Gladys Sapp. Many gifts were received from Mesdames Arnold Nard George Evans B R Myers Aubrey Stubbs Harold Scofield Marvin Kimbley Maud McDonald William Leistikow and Carl George. Refreshments followed.
Mrs C B Foxworth hosted the Young Matrons Sewing Club last Wednesday evening. Guests included Mrs Jack McGhee Mrs Dick Allen Mrs Frank Bowman Mrs Asa Tyler Mrs Jack Morgan Mrs FE M Fisher Jr and Mrs Gerald Hunt with refreshments served after sewing.
Beasley-Gibbons wedding held Saturday evening October 8 in Lordsburg. Bride Miss Phyllis Ann Gibbons, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gibbons of 830 Ninth Street Douglas Ariz. Groom Robert Charles Beasley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Beasley of Las Cruces N M. Attendants were sister Mrs. William Whitlow and Miss Colleen Lowe. Edward Beasley brother of groom served as best man. Bride was a Douglas high school senior. groom is a rancher at Animas N M.
Members and guests of the N and T Club enjoyed a Tuesday afternoon luncheon at the pioneer home of Mrs. John T. Muir. Co hostesses were Mrs W P Hill and Mrs Muir. Little Nancy Clark, granddaughter of Mrs A L Green, served as a charming hostess. Guests of the afternoon included several club members.
Ed little Nancy, Mrs. Luella Clark, Mrs. Sam Killebrew, Mrs. J. L. Augustine, Mrs. Charles C. Martin, and Mrs. Rex Effip attended. Members present included Mrs. W. FE. Oxsheer, Mrs. Trella Rolfe, Mrs. George Wood, Mrs. S. M. Chase, Mrs. A. L. Green, Mrs. Harry Scofield, Mrs. Addie Conner, Mrs. Hill and Mrs. Muir.
Mrs. Ada Elizabeth Hayes 59, of Lordsburg, died October 10 1949 in Bakersfield California. Funeral services set Friday at 4 PM Heather Mortuary with Rev R S Bubb officiating burial in Mountain View cemetery pallbearers named. She is survived by husband Don and eight children plus siblings.
Delta Kappa Gamma sorority met at Mrs. Dudley Robertson’s Penn Street home with fourteen members present. New officers for 1949-50 were installed: Mabel Johnston president Dollie Blake vice president Clara Shoemaker secretary Louise Rankin treasurer. Guest speaker Wesley Freeburg spoke on Education to Develop Responsibility. Mrs. R. V. Traylor led the program.
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