Prizes Awarded At Old Times Parade Saturday
Parade judges John Bingaman John Walker and Langendorf of Silver named winners in the Old Times parade on Saturday afternoon. Awards included Most Attractive Float Beta Sigma Phi. Most Historical Ritter Lumber Co. Greatest Contrast 1880 1950 Hotel Hidalgo. Best Advertising Bannerline. bicycle brigade first Amalia Gutierrez Jackie Brandon. second Rosa Nevarra Juan Ruiz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satuday
John Bingaman
John Walker
Langendorf
Beta Sigma
Bannerine
Flickinger Plumbing Co
Bicycle Brigade
Amalia Gutierrez
Jackie Brandon
Rosa Nevarra
Juan Ruiz
Mrs
Rural Electrification Admin Approves 50000 Loan for Co op
The Lordsburg Liberal reports a telegram from Senator Dennis Chavez that the Rural Electrification Administration in Washington has approved a loan of 50000 to the Duncan Valley Electric Cooperative. The funds will be relended to cooperative members for purchase and installation of electrical and irrigation facilities in the Lordsburg jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
U. S. Tor
Dennis Chavez
Rural Electrification Administration
Washington, D. C
Duncan Valley Elctric Co-operative
Perative
House to House Soliciting For Carnival Queen Banned
School children were going from house to house asking for funds to support their carnival queen. This was not the intention of the school or the PTA which sponsors the event. Children were advised to stop. Coin boxes in businesses are allowed with owner permission and no personal soliciting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent
Contestants For Halloween Carnival Oct 31
The community Halloween Carnival seeks King and Queen candidates with bake and candy sales by grades to raise funds. Each penny counts as a vote and the contest closes Oct 24, 1950 at noon. Participating grades list teachers and candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Republican Caravan Arrives in Lordsburg for Rally
Ed Mechem leads the Republican caravan into Lordsburg on October 18 with a City Hall rally. Paul F. Larrazolo and Charles H. Corlett spoke on party platforms and tax savings, urging voters to choose the ticket best for New Mexico. Jose E. Armijo also addressed the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Mechem
New Mexico
Lordsburg
Alvin Parker
Republican Committee
Paul F. Larrazolo
Charles H. Corlett
Public Lands
Jose E. Armijo
Congress
Corlett
Armijo
Caravari
Local Golfers Invited To Sunday Tournament
Lordsburg Golf Club members are invited to a one day tour nament by Mt. Graham Golf Assn in Safford Arizona on Sunday October 22 starting at 8 30 a m. Directions are to turn west at the railroad tracks and 8th Ave then follow an unpaved road to the course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg Golf Club
Mt. Graham
8Th Ave
Safford
Old Timer Parade and Junior High Football Game Adverts
Over 30 floats featured in the Old Timer Parade. A Junior high football game follows at 3 00 P M on the local football field with Silver City Junior as the opponent. Admission is 20 cents for students and 36 cents for adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jr. High
Silver City
Old Timer Association Parade Marks First Anniversary
The Old Timer Association sponsored parade celebrated its first anniversary in Hidalgo County with 30 plus floats city vehicles bicycles walkers and riders. A school band directed by Lyman Hall provided music while the banquet and dance followed at the Legion hall. The Lordsburg Woman's Club wagon float featured President Mrs. Earle Kerr as driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Times Association
Lyman Hall
Old Timer Association
Hidalgo County
Legion Hall
Kipp-Muir
Ewing
Lordsburg Woman's Club
Earle Kerr
Dri
Legion Auxiliary Sponsors Many Activities
The American Legion Auxiliary was highly active last weekend. They helped serve dinner to over 100 at the Old Timer Association banquet in the Legion hall. Committee led by President Mrs. Walter Dunagan included Mrs. Jack Morgan and others. Elizabeth Winters and Ruth Bishop attended events in Hot Springs that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
The
Legion
Old Timer Association
Legion’ Hall
Walter Dunagan
Jack Morgan
Mauranitis
Eugene Montague
David. Warren
Glenn Dorsett
Elizabeth Winters
Ruth Bishop
Hot Springs
Sun Princess To Be Chosen From Lordsburg
The 16th Annual Southwestern Sun Carnival in El Paso asks Lordsburg to nominate a Sun Princess. Chamber of Commerce secretary R B Ownby is urged to confirm by November 1 if a local young woman will participate, with plans to arrange entertainment for the Royal Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Chamber of Commerce
el Paso
Mr. Ownby
Queen’s Court
Granville Green
Bells To Ring For United Nations Day Nationwide
Lordsburg and Hidalgo County join the nation in marking United Nations Day by ringing bells at 10 03 A M Mountain Standard Time. The World Freedom Bell in Berlin will chime as a beacon of hope during the dedication observed across churches schools and communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Lordsburg
Hidalgo County
United States
United Nations
Crusade For Freedom
Rise in advertising rates takes effect November 1 1950
Due to higher newsprint and printing costs the display advertising rate increases to 45 cents per column inch starting November 1, 1950. Classified rates already increased to 35 cents minimum for 15 words and 2 cents per word after.
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Board of Governors
Ig Timer Association
Luda Clark
Claude C. Ful
Ler
Lon Bradberry
Freeman McWhorter
Albert Hill
Cc. C. Martin
Rufus Wamel, Sr
Was Wien
Liberal
Central
Traylor
Sandra Garcia
Ramon Sanchez
Eckert
Norima Rivera
Rey Rodriguez
Halpert
Dora Chavez
Frank Martinez
Robertson
Lucy Sanchez
Charles Martinez
Republican Caravan
As Out
Legion Auxiliary
Fort Bayard
Southern Pacific Railroad
Sun
Carew Ye
Cena Coe
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