14 Oct 1966
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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1966
Page
1
Fragmentary obituary notes the passing of a city official after a lengthy illness. The garbled text mentions multiple names, roles, and locations, suggesting a local government figure with ties to Mountain or Orrin regions and several associates. Further details are obscured in the OCR, but the core event is the death following illness.
Ralph Curter announces county participation in U S Savings Bonds with August totals of 3 414 in bonds and sales reaching 19 782 first eight months show 11 230 184 in gains statewide up 22 percent over last year residents increasingly favor Savings Bonds as a form of investment and understand the advantages.
Democrat gubernatorial hopeful Gene Lusk and other state district candidates will meet the public in Lordsburg on Sunday October 16 for a coffee at The Range 335 pm. US Senator Clinton P. Anderson will join Saturday October 15 due to prior commitments and will also visit Silver City later that evening.
A senior high program invites interested students to join a Saturday class session. The note lists a four i olé lexi rr and mentions a fifth grade junior high group with two pm timing. Attendees are asked to come to the ad room at the high school for details.
Three changes make Social Security benefits easier for widows with minor children. A divorced widow who supported by her former husband or whose support was court-ordered may qualify for benefits on his account. A widow with minor children may receive benefits on her late husband’s account even after remarriage if the latest marriage ends. A widow can receive benefits at age 60 on her husband’s account even without a child in care, though these benefits are reduced compared to waiting until age 62.
Mavericks suffer a 9 to 0 defeat at the hands of Tularosa. The game highlights include turnovers, a late safety, and limited Maverick offense throughout the contest.
The Animas High School athletic department will host the annual fall carnival on Saturday October 15 in the gym. Doors open at 6:30 with regular attractions. Proceeds benefit the basketball and volleyball programs. patrons and friends are invited to attend.
James Sherwood Culberson a Lordsburg cattleman and farmer has been re elected to the District Board of Directors of the Farm Credit Banks of Wichita He will begin a third three year term January 1 1967 Re stories note his leadership as board chairman and his deep involvement in New Mexico and Southwest agriculture through ranching and credit associations and cattle growers groups.
The 1964 Census of Agriculture reports Hidalgo County with 172 farms, same as 1959, and an average farm size of 7 764.4 acres. County values include farm land and buildings at 170 228, with sales of farm products totaling 5 841 070 and crop and livestock values of 2 682 261 and 3 158 809 respectively. The preliminary county report contains over 500 facts and notes data on farms, operators, land use, equipment, expenditures, and production.
At the October 11 regular City Council session the low bid of 2492.00 from Miller Chevrolet for a new police car was accepted, with Smith Ford Co. bidding 2599.76 on similar specs. Mayor Alan Koff noted SP water samples were taken for a report on Lord sburg water. He announced Manuel Sanchez as probationary police patrolman and Henry Clay to work part time as officer. Attorney C V Nunn presented the Diffenderfor Addition plat for dedication, with study asked on utility installation issues.
Juan Guzman age 20 died early Monday in Douglas after a car left Highway 80 11 miles north of town. Passenger Jesus Sandoval 23 was listed in good condition with head injuries. Rosario services were held at Heather Chapel and Requiem Mass at St Josephs. Survivors include his parents and three brothers. Burial in Shakespeare Cemetery with Rev. Daniel Alderette presiding.
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