Democratic candidates attract large crowds at regional meet
Democratic candidates toured Virden Lordsburg and Animas for a series of rallies led by county officials and local dignitaries. A cowboy orchestra, loudspeaker, and a comedian energized audiences as Mrs Corrigan promoted her bid for State Superintendent while speakers urged support for Lt. Governor James Murray and other nominees. The events included speeches at theaters schools and a dance, with attendees treated to punch and wafers and a final night gathering in Lordsburg.
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Idalgo County
Lordsburg
Rodeo
Animas
Virden
Grace Corrigan
Endip Virden
Ing
Tor Les Brown Atwood
W. Downey
Agnesop
Coral Rodeo
Precinctan Brown
Santa Fe
James Murray
Supreme Court
Neale
Ani
Rufus H Wamel
Wamel
Corrigan
Madge Neal
E. C
Ted) Payne
Downey
H. Vearle Payne
Claude Sanders
Mra
Agnes Edington
Henry Eager
Mra Corrigan
J. M. Murray
Court House
Palador
J. R. Gallegros
Lee Brown Atwood
Democratic County Committee
Silver City
Grant County
New Mexico
W. Lee O'Daniel
Texas
Soil and Range Conservation Demonstration Details
Agent Harlan Black presents a practical demonstration on soil and moisture conservation on southwest ranges. The event starts Monday, October 24 at 1 30 PM at the Hidalgo County courthouse, with ranch tours of Van Meter ranch units and a discussion of pasture contours and AAA range practices. E F Redding will explain structures, benefits, and drawbacks, featuring photos from other state projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Black
van Meter Ranch
Hidal County Court House
AAA
van Meter
E. F. Redding
Newico Extension
Methodist Church Services Outline Weekly Schedule
The notice lists worship times at the Methodist Church with Pastor Bryan Hall, noting 9 45 a m services and an evening 7 p m service plus a Wednesday 7 30 p m session. It references an annual coin session in Roswell Mexico and includes multiple lines of service details.
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Roswell
Mexico
Church of Christ Sunday Services Highlight
Brimberry minister leads Bible School at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with Lord's Supper observed. Evangelistic services feature a sermon titled Today's Biggest Sin and a focus on the old Book. Special music planned for the evening hour.
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Church OF Christ Eet
Brimberry
Hidalgo County Farmers Receive Federal Cotton Warrants
County Agent Black has 55 warrants from the federal government totaling about 4000 dollars for Hidalgo County cotton farmers under the AAA program. The payments, ranging from 20 to 100 dollars, reward farmers for cotton not raised to regulate production. More funds of about 25000 dollars are expected early next year for ranchers and farmers complying with the 1938 AAA program.
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Black
Hidalgo County
AAA
United States
Junior Auxiliary Organizes As Dorothy McInnis Elected President
The Junior Auxiliary to the American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. Moselle Messecar’s home appointing Dorothy McInnis president and Opal Wight secretary. They set the second Tuesday monthly meeting, planned Armistice Day tray cards for disabled veterans at Fort Bayard Hospital, and organized a Christmas doll project to raise funds for a needy family basket.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Moselle Messecar
Dorothy McInnis
Opal Wight
Fort Bayard Hospital
Noble Kirkpatrick Family Visiting Relatives
Mrs Noble Kirkpatrick and her son Noble Jr are visiting relatives in El Paso this week.
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Noble Kirkpatrick
Noble, Jr
el Paso
George Cureton and Son Visit State College on Ranch Day
George Cureton and his son James joined John Roger George for a Monday Ranch Day outing at State College.
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George Cureton
James
John Roger George
State College
Lions Club plans civic choral club in Lordsburg
At a Tuesday Lions Club meeting Mre Dundine Henderson entertained with two encores. A civic choral club will be organized with a committee including Mrs C C Fuller and others to aid Mrs Henderson. About $850 of the $1000 goal for land purchase for the Southwest New Mexico Live stock and Fair Association was raised. November 17 is set to observe Ladies Night with a banquet likely at the Methodist church undercroft.
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The
Lions Club
Mre Dundine Henderson
Mra
C C
Fuller
Mire. Henderson
Lion Harry Rosenstein
Lion James Sumner
Henderson
C. C. Fuller
Sam Gann
Ruth Wood
TL Conder
Harold Scofield
J. Cloyd Miller
Thelma Ross
W. ©. Mearns
Lion Holt
Lordsburg
McGrath
Southwest New Mexico
Lordsburg Civic Choral Club Sets First Meeting
The Lordsburg civic choral club will hold its first meeting next Tuesday October 25 at 8 pm in the Methodist church. Anyone interested in good music is urged to attend as a sub committee from the high school will be appointed to engage young people and decide future meeting nights. Mrs Dundine Henderson of Albuquerque will direct the club with Mrs Claude C Fuller as accompanist.
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Lordsburg Civic Choral Club
Lions Club
Mearns
Dundine Henderson
Albuquerque
Claude C. Fuller
Valuable Bible Record in Birth Testimony
Mrs. T. A. Kerr testified this week about the age of her brother F. A. Franklin of San Antonio Texas. She presented the 1867 family Bible to the U S Commissioner as proof of birth. The Bible was given to her by uncle R. W. Franklin in 1881.
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T. A. Kerr
F. A. Franklin
San Antonio
Texas
Mrs Esther Bell Finds New Mexico Sunshine
Mrs Esther Bell of Chicago visiting her daughter Mrs Herman Gustafson and family says she is in love with New Mexico sunshine. She has toured much of the country and enjoys the open spaces and enchanting scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Bell
Chicago
Herman Gustafson
New Mexico
Yucca Zone Meeting Draws Delegates and Elections
The Yucca zone met at Lordsburg Methodist church on October 14 with 11 delegates from Hot Springs and Deming and 6 from Bilver City. Officers for 1980 were elected and demonstrations included solos, discussions on The World Outlook and the Indian caste system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg Methodist Church
Thureday
Hot Springs
Deming
Bilver City
Thomas R. Taggart
Harold Scofield
M. Chase
R. B. Sundgren
Mre. Elliot
Hatch
FB. Sundgren
Lordaburg
I. L. Glover
K. Henderson
Albuquerque
Claude Fuller
Biologist Day and Ligon Visit Southwest on Wildlife Act Work
Albert M. Day of the Bureau of Biological Survey and J. Stokley Ligon of the New Mexico Game Department toured the Southwest as they aid administration of the Pittman Robertson Wild Life Act. The pair were Chamber of Commerce visitors Tuesday en route to the west and planned a stop in Lordsburg on return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert M. Day
Bureau of Biological Survey
Department of Agriculture
Washington
J. Stokley Ligon
New Mexico Game Department
Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Day
Southwest
Lordsburg
Rev Bryan Hall Heads To Methodist Conference
Rev Bryan Hall, popular pastor of the Methodist church, left Wednesday for Roswell to attend the annual conference. A unanimous request to Bishop Holt and Presiding Elder Dr Barr asks for his return for another year, with several larger churches desiring his pastorate and possible promotions discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Hall
Methodist Church
Roswell
Holt
Barr
Hall
Rodeo business visitor in Lordsburg on Monday
Jack Hoggett of Rodeo arrived in Lordsburg on Monday for a business visit. He met local officials and discussed potential commercial ventures during his stay.
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Jack Hoggett
Rodeo
Lordsburg
Democratic Rally in Lordsburg Announces Visiting Speakers
A Democratic Rally will be held in the county courthouse in Lordsburg on Friday October 28 at 7 30 pm with a visiting party led by Hon John J Dempsey Santa Fe candidate for re election to Congress Hon John B Miles Santa Fe candidate for Governor Hon Frank Worden Hillsboro candidate for State Land Commissioner Hon Frank H Patton Silver City Attorney General and Robert Valdes Las Cruces State Corporation Commissioner. Attendees may expect several speeches from the group.
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Court House
Lordeburg
Lordsburg
Lordaburg
John J. Dempsey
Santa Fe
Congress of the
New Mexico
Frank H. Patton
Silver City
Robert Valdes
Las Cruces
Wednesday Bridge Club gathers at Mrs. Rolfe home
The Wednesday Bridge Club met at the home of Mrs. Harold Rolfe with members including Mesdames Allen, Austin, Buvens, Clark, Gammon and Short. Guest of the afternoon was Mrs. Stella Exon.
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Harold Rolfe
Mesdames
K. Allen
C. B. Austin
R. FE. Buvens
Luella
Clark
Nat Gammon
EK. J. Short
Stella Exon
Miscellaneous Shower Hosted by Willis Lacy and W Shinn
Mesdamen Willis Lacy and W Shinn co hosted a miscellaneous shower at Mrs Frank Corbells home Friday night for Mr and Mrs Harrison Tyra. Ola Rouse presented the bride to be. Forty three guests attended and many gifts were received. Games were played and refreshments including cakes and coffee were served.
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Mesdamen Willis Lacy
W. Shinn
Frank Corbell
Harrison Tyra
Little Ola Rouse
Youngs Return From Mayon Rochester After Tumor Surgery
Mr and Mrs Claude F Young returned from Rochester where he underwent a stomach tumor removal and faces a long recovery. Mrs Young passed a clinic exam and was pronounced perfect. She noted large attendance at the Mayon observation events, with over nine hundred entered for observation one day and more than 1,100 in June.
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Claude F. Young
Mayon
Rochester
Mr. Young
Claude
Witches Call Meeting at E P Hall October 29 9 30
A notice invites all witches and spooks to an E P Hall gathering on October 29 at 9 30. Attendees are urged to wear uniforms and be punctual. The feature would be dancing to the Swing music of the Royal Knights.
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E. P. Hall
Royal Knights
Republican Speaker Here October 24 25
Hidalgo county hosts two addresses by Elmer F. Taylor Democratic Representative from San Juan county under Republican State Central Committee auspices. Taylor speaks at Virden Chapel Monday night October 24 and at Hidalgo county court house Lordsburg Tuesday October 26 both at 7 40 p m on why cannot support Johnny Miles for Governor. He is praised as a leading New Mexico legislator and Father of the Direct Primary.
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M. M. Owens
Lordsburg
Hidalgo County
Republican State Central Committee
Elmer F. Taylor
San Juan County
Taylor
Virden
Hidalgo County Court House
Johnny Miles
New Mexico
Santa Fe
Successful Tonsillectomy At Lordaburg Hospital
Mildred Hill assistant secretary of the Chamber of Commerce underwent a successful tonsillectomy at Lordaburg Hospital Monday morning. She has returned home and is progressing satisfactorily. During her absence her sister Velma Hill has taken her place at the Chamber of Commerce after returning from Silver City.
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Mine Mildred Hill
Chamber of Commeres
Lordaburg Hospital
Velma Hill
Silver City
Chamber of Commerce
Paving Begins on Railroad Avenue Extension
A fifteen foot wide concrete strip is being paved between Shakespeare Street and Pyramid Street on the north side of Railroad Avenue. The WPA sidewalk crew started Monday and expect two to three weeks to finish. The project mirrors earlier high quality paving done nearby and aims to improve appearance and safety.
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Shakespeare Street
Pyramid Street
Railroad Avenue
WPA
Thi
Notice to water users on Railroad Avenue main shutdown
Water users dependent on the Railroad Avenue water main will have supply shut off Wednesday night 10 p m to Thursday 6 a m for installation of a new main. Call 8 F Corbell Water Superintendent to confirm if your supply comes from this main and avoid draining automatic water heaters to prevent burnout.
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Railroad Avenue
Railroad Avenue Main
F. Corbell
Bids Open For Elephant Butte Hydro Electric Plant
The U S Reclamation Bureau has received bids from eastern firms to erect the Elephant Butte hydro electric plant at an estimated cost of 1.5 million dollars. The plan would prioritize turbine and generator installation before other machinery with power intended for southern New Mexico communities and adjacent regions.
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U. S. Reclamation Bureau
Elephant Hutte
New Mexico
Elephant Hutte Dam
Reclamation Bureau
Willard B. Holt
Frank Light
American National Bank of
Silver City
John C. Page
Bureau of Reclamation
Washington
Traco Weight
Southwest
Rio Grande Valley
el Paso
Deming
Lordeburg
Hot Springs
Hillsboro
Kingston
F. Hurt of
Elephant Butte
Birthday Honors for Mrs Frank Stengele Delightful Autumn Party
Mrs Frank Stengele hosted a birthday gathering in the Vythian Temple basement on Sunday night. Guests played bunco and a words game, enjoyed a luncheon of tuna salad and pastries, and received yellow themed favors and prizes.
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Frank Stengele
Vythian
Mra
Stengele
Bunco
Ira Conner
Claude F. Sanders
Tom Knowles
Norval Quinn
Harvey Stengele
Mies Madeline Constable
W. BE. Holt
Philco
James Woods
Mra. Stengele
Christian Endeavor Service Sets Drink ing Topic
Last Sunday's C EB service drew a good crowd and lively discussion on the subject of drinking It will continue next Sunday with a Bible drill on the same topic. Children aged nine to twelve are invited and visitors are welcome Mrs Brimberry sponsors the group.
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Brimberry
Return to the Hidalgo by the Claytons for the winter
Mrs. Tom Clayton plans a winter stay at the Hotel Hidalgo while the children are at school and Mr. Clayton attends to cattle business in the district. He will come and go as cattle work progresses in the region.
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Tom Clayton
Hotel Hidalgo
Mr. Clayton
Hidalgo County Auditors Praise County Finances
Horton and Bixler certified public accountants completed an audit of Hidalgo County books and report the county in excellent financial condition for the year ended June 30 1998. They credit county officials and employees for budget discipline and note a combined unexpended balance of 3128.70. Lordsburg school bonds have been paid reducing district taxes this year.
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Auditora
Horton
Bixler
Certified Public Accountants
Hidalgo
County of
Lordsburg
Lordsburg Area Board Meeting News in Areagram
Lordsburg New Mexico hosted the annual area district meetings of eight YMCA associations from Arizona New Mexico and West Texas Over fifty attendees discussed membership secretarial growth community minds Y staff meetings and youth work Dr Alfred Atkinson president University of Arizona gave a keynote banquet address titled The Perplexities of Youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Areagram
Pacific Southwest Area Board
National Council of Young Men’s Christian Asssociations
Lordaburg
New Mexico
Arizona
West Texas
Alfred Atkinson
University of Arizona
Tucson
Greetings from Naomi in Culver City
A letter from Mrs Frank L Lint formerly Naomi Cavin of Culver City California describes a warm reception for newlyweds by Culver City Christian church members. She notes her mother will return home soon and that they will miss her. Mrs Cavin arrived from Culver City Tuesday.
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Frank L. Lint
Naomi Cavin
Culver City
California
Christian Church of
Miss Louise Fisher Attends Mines-Lobo Game in El Paso
Miss Louise Fisher spent the weekend in El Paso with her sister Miss Ruth Fisher attending the Mines Lobo football game.
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Louise Fisher
el Paso
Ruth Fisher
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Ture Contours
Eader
Thoir
Pearce Rodey
U.S. Congress
N. M. Sunshine
Methodist
Democratic Rally
Wednesday Bridge Club
Youngs
MES
Christian Endeavor
Naomi
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