Local and Personal News Highlights from the Area
Local notices report M. P. Walker in Los Angeles on business and Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Lyday visiting San Francisco. Mrs. Helen Moorehead and children return from Vaughn as Judge Ryan holds brief court. Omazelle Powers hosts cousin Haby Shrop shire from Douglas. Henry Fuller comes for his mother’s illness. Crowells touts a two and a half million dollar statement. Mrs. J. L. Winslett hosts N. T. club with guests Mrs. N. J. Scott and Mrs. B. Austin.
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J. F. Lyday
San Francisco
Helen Moorehead
Vaughn
J. L. Winslett
del Tio
Ryan
A. W. Morn
Omazelle Powers
Haby Shropshire
Douglas
Henry Fuller
FE. J. Fuller
Reynolds
Bank Statement Highlights Local Ties and Notices
The community page notes First National Bank’s steady operation alongside local updates. It mentions Mrs Bass spraining her knee and Miss Clara Bass stepping in, Mrs Lila Rainbolt’s return after surgery, and Mr and Mrs Frank H Coon visiting. Gossip about a missing roofing paper prompts a warning to return it, plus praise for Street Commissioner A Conner’s cost efficient work. Local social details include Minnie Garrett and Omazelle Powers learning Pythian Sisters with a luncheon.
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First National
Minnie Garrett
Valedon
Omazelle Powers
Post Office Department
August auto traffic through Yuma noted at 7372
George Hammond of the Arizona Automobile Association said August traffic through Yuma reached 7372 excluding Arizona licensees buses and trucks. He urged Lordsburg as a key transit hub and proposed moving the association's main office there, predicting big tourist business for the region.
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George Hammond
Arizona Automobile Association
Yuma
Arizona
Lordsburg
Mr. Hammond
New Mexico
Hammond
Club workers leave for state contest
Two cars depart for State College on Tuesday October 15 to compete in State Extension Demonstration contests. Livestock club members Milande Jacobson Lafaun Mortensen and Vearle Payne along with home economics members Ada Jones Eliza Johnson Nora Jones and Elsie Anderson will represent the county. Chaperones Mrs Sara H Jones and Mrs Licey Mortensen accompany them as County Agent Koogler and Mrs Koogler also attend.
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State College
Koogler
Milande Jacobson
Lafaun Mortenson
Vearle Payne
Ada Jones
Eliza Johnson
Nora Jones
Elsie Anderson
Mra
Sara Hf. Jones
Licey Mortensen
Mra Koogler
Hidalgo County Commission Proceedings October meeting notes
Hidalgo County commissioners met at Lordsburg Court House with Chairman Ownby and members Houlihan and Stewart present. They approved prior minutes, released bondsmen for Judge McFarland, filed county agent and road supervisor reports, allocated 200 toward a dike repair, approved irrigation district organization at Virden, and filed quarterly justice reports. Bank refunding proposal for Hidalgo bonds was accepted pending State Board of Finance approval.
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Court House
Hidalgo County
Lordsburg
New Mexico
Board of County Commissioners
J. A. Ownby
C. F. Houlihan
J. W. Stewart
B. O H. Cross
J. G. McFarland
Animas
Koogler
Lordsburg-Duncan Highway
Virden
Justice of the Peace
W. W. Armstrong
E. 8. Morriss
C. W. Marsalis
P. B. McCarty
First National Bank
State Board of Finance
Lordsburg Village Approves Tax Levy Ordinance No 49
The Lordsburg New Mexico village trustees meet September 18 1925 adopt Ordinance No 49 creating a four and one half mill general tax and a three mill levy to cover interest on bonded sewer debt. Mayor G W Hanner and Clerk R W Aldrich preside with trustees Fuller Egon and McDonald voting aye.
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Board of Trustees
Lordsburg
Otlock
New Mexico
G. W. Hanner
G. W Hanner
Fuller
Hk. McDonald
R.aheen
P. Austin
Row
Hidalgo County
Local letter from Rochelle reader pays Liberal annual dues
Rochelle Texas October 11 1925 Dear Mr Holt a reader signs L A Kimbrough sends two dollar check to renew Liberal for another year.
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Rochelle
Texas
Mr. Holt
Lordsburg Virden Highway Nears Completion
H J Tinsley, a top locating engineer for the state highway department, says the Lordsburg Virden federal aid project is practically finished though some staff remain on site. The route will run north from the first 5 P crossing west of the depot to the Lake then northwest 18 miles toward the canyon and state line, with a straight link from Lordsburg to Virden. Drainage includes 20000 square feet, six 4x6 box culverts and three 70 foot spillways. Elevation must stay about 14 inches above the country average to keep the road dry.
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H. J. Tinsley
Lordsburg-Virden
Franklin
Dun‘can
Virden
Lordsburg
New Mexico
Tinsley
Bible Thought for Today Psalm 23 Excerpt
The note presents a Bible Thought for Today quoting Psalm 23 verses about guidance and divine care. It emphasizes the Lord as shepherd and the promise of goodness, mercy, and dwelling in the Lord's house forever for reflection.
Chicken Dinner at Randal House This Sunday
Home cooked fried and stewed chicken dinner at the Randal house from 12 30 to 2 00 Sunday. Room and board listed at 40 dollars per month. Advance notice.
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Randal
Notice for bids on old school building at Valedon
Valedon School Board invites bids for sale of the old Valedon New Mexico school building. Bids due by October 30 1925 with right to reject any or all bids. Submit to Secretary of the School Board Valedon New Mexico. C Austin president J C B Amos secretary. October 15 and 22.
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Valedon
N. M
New Mexico
C. Austin
J.C. B. Amos
Oil leases quick from Lordsburg firm hint
A brief note directs readers to Manager RR. M. Reynolds of the Lordsburg Land & Investment Co for oil lease opportunities.
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RR. M. Reynolds
The
Lordsburg Land & Investment Co
Lordsburg Land & Investment
School Notes and Science Class Plans at High School
Horace Trendt sprained his wrist in a fall but is fine now. A three member committee sets plans for a General Science Physics and Chemistry program with cake themes for each, to be presented at the first Wednesday night meeting. Lavar Lines named chief janitor. notices include a humorous poem about a girl from Niger.
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Science Cink
Dolly
Mamma
Arthur Johnson
Horace Trendt
Lavar Lines
Mattress Maker and Upholsterer Pitches Services
Traveling mattress maker with five years experience offers mattress work and chair and sofa upholstering. Specializes in tapestry work and cushions of all sizes. Prices reasonable. Sells saloon ticking. Located first door east of Motor-Inn Camp ground by E. R. Pickens.
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E. R. Pickens
Motor-Inn
Bargain Property Listings Offer Quick Cash Deals
Real estate and mining offers dominate this ad page. Properties include a white brick corner lot at Fourth and high with a small rear house for 1700 cash or 4000 terms, a Riverside area Carbonatol mining group 9.6 million tons ore claim near San Simon, and several ranches, houses, and patented lands with various terms.
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Carbonatol Group
San Simon Miniow
Hidalgo County
Innes
Stefne
Enginneer
Bae OM
United States
Enkinesis
Christmas Gift Display Promises Glittering Treasures
A feature listing describes a showroom filled with hand painted glass and chinaware, vases, tea sets, smoking sets, gold and silver pieces, home pictures and frames, toys, dolls, beaded handbags, Parker pens, watches, diamonds, and other jewelry making a festive gift selection.
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Parker
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. P. Walker
Los Angeles
Pauline
Panny Kounts
Bisbee
Fred Keller
Lila Rainbolt
Lordsburg Hospital
Frank H. Coon
Deming
Glen L. Ross
M. PP. Walker
Eagle Drug Building
A. Conner
Charlie
Gene Luckie
the Union Clothing Store
Wilkinson & Carter
Service
Lordsburg Power CO
the County Commissioners
J. J. Owney
B. H. Cross
the Common Council
R. W. Aldrich
L. A. Kimbrough
Mr. Tinsley
Engineer Young
Wrigleys
White
Niger
Animas Valley
Sixth Street
Yexor
Jackson
Pyramid Street
the & Mine
Ronney
Simpson Addition
Lordsburg State Bank
Peter Foley
G. Roy Peak
Crocker
Shakespeare St
R. M. Reynolds
Meevoy
the Jewelers
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