14 Oct 1955
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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1955
Page
1
The second half was played on the and the game ended with Cobre edging the opponents. Players were noted for stellar work, though many details are missing due to continued text on page 4.
A letter of praise from Southwest New Mexico Officials Harold M. Stambach compliments Lordsburg and Dering school coaches principals for behavior after the Deming game in Lordsburg two weeks ago. Officials noted the gentlemen conduct of coaches players and crowd, praising sportsmanship and fair play.
The yearly fund drive for oy Scouts will be held October 5, 1955 in Lordsburg. The committee has not completed plans but an announcement will appear in next week's issue.
Pictured above left to right are Mrs Hazel Durham Raton State President of the B P W Mrs Alen Koff President of the Lordsburg Club and Mrs Frmima Scofield guest speaker The photo was taken during the District B P W meeting held in Lordsburg last Sunday.
Virden hosts a community fair on Friday September 23 to raise funds for church activities. Farmers, housewives, students and church groups prepared livestock, produce, crafts, and entertainment led by J Lothair Payne and Emma L Merrell with Rachel Jensen and others organizing exhibits, flowers, refreshments and games of skill.
Electors of Officers completed the Associational meeting last Monday night. Mrs Messe car was re elected president Mrs Eugene Wood treasurer and Mrs Frank Bowman secretary registrar for three year terms. Mrs Wesley Freeburg is vice president and two years of a three year term remain. The new Senior Troop organized by Mrs Paul Probert is forming and will join the Girl Scout Fund Drive. They may attend an International Senior Scout Encampment in Michigan next year, a first for Lordsburg Girl Scouts. Senior Scouts are permitted to collect now with adult supervision. Continued on Page.
A prowler broke into the Hiravey Martin home last Sunday evening while the Martins were away. The dog inside the kitchen frightened the intruder, who left through the window with blood stains on the floor and window sill. No trace of the intruder has been found.
Chief Lalo Sanchez releases the September city police tally. The month records sixty one arrests and citations including overtime parking, drunk driving fines, speeding, drunks in a car, runaways held for parents, hospital transfers, AWOL cases, vagrancy jail terms, car thefts, and public drunkenness fines. The report notes varied policing actions and outcomes.
In October 1492 a small fleet of three ships the Santa Maria Pinta and Nina reached unknown shores off Flor da after ten weeks of perilous sailing. The crew of 88 faced dwindling hope and even Columbus doubted the readings of his compass before birds near land signaled discovery.
The Business and Professional Women's Club of New Mexico held its district meeting in Lordsburg on October 9. Mrs. Bertha Koff presided at the 11 am business session. A luncheon followed at the American Legion Hall with balloon badges and matchbook seating cues.
The Thirty Third Annual Convention of the 4th District of the New Mexico Federation of Women’s Clubs will be hosted by Lordsburg Woman’s Club on Tuesday October 18 at the club building. State President Mrs. L A Burns will attend with most district and state officers. Registration at 9 with chairs Mrs. Wesley Freeburg Mrs. Harry Chase and Mrs. N M Morrison. Formal opening at 10 Invocation by Mrs. A C Cox. Welcome by Mrs.ack Hazleton and district response by Mrs. Wesley Freeburg. At 11:40 special music by Elbert P. Daniels. A pageant will be presented and luncheon at noon.
The American Legion presents Hell on Wheels, moved to Saturday October 22, not October 15 as printed on tickets and posters. Local veterans hall urges patrons to note the corrected date and plan accordingly.
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