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Lordsburg Liberal

Location

Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1936

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Democratic Rallies Draw Crowds Across Hidalgo County

In Hidalgo county rallies drew large crowds as Democratic candidates, led by Governor Clyde Tingley, spoke on education, Social Security, and state progress. Speakers included J J Rodgers, C C Royall, Alvan N White, and other officials praising the New Mexico administration. A Roosevelt telegram noted his regret at postponing a visit.

Hidalgo County Gay- Clyde Tingley J. J New Grant County Igo County Lee Brown Atwood Giof Rodeo Court House Lordsburg W. C. Downey Don State Run Commission Rodgers Atwood Peat New Mexico Kansas State Katy Hall Hidalgo Coufirim Kansas NYA Congress Washington Virden H. L. Gammon Clyde Tingley Franklin D. Roosevelt

Mill Foreman Tertains Mine Group In Bolivia Institution

W Sheedy retiring mill foreman at the Banner Mine Bolivia South America will take charge of mill ions. He is a valuable man at the company and leaves with an important assignment. Later he attends a dinner Hidalgo Coffee shop with Ed A Schroer Mrs Grant Mark Bow mn Bowman Bithell and H B Hulling. The article notes his long service with the Nevada Con and his role in one of the largest mining operations in the west moving forward with the mine’s continued direction.

W. Sheedy Banner Bolivia South America Mr. Sheedy Sheedy Hidalgo A. Schroer Liter E. S . Grant Mark Bowmn Bowman Bithell H. B. Hull Shew Nevada West

Miracle of the 8 sermon draws Lordsburg crowd

Pastor Brimberry thanks attendees for 800d attendance last Sunday praising the service and inviting more visitors. The message titled The Miracle of the 8 is urged for weekly worship across day and week nights with believers urged to bring friends.

Espethe Na. m Visias Ty of Lordsburg Brimberry

Woman's club tea benefit for Welfare department

A local women's club announces a tea from 3 to 5 to raise funds for the Welfare department. Proceeds support community welfare services and related programs.

Sheriff Conner Delivers Prisoners to Santa Fe Penitentiary

Sheriff C. A. Conner transported Rumsey Arm Strong and Savage to the Santa Fe penitentiary to serve four to five years after pleading guilty to the Rodeo robbery. Wallace alias Wilson with a fifteen year suspended sentence remained unpleaded at San Quentin. E. J. Weiseger of Rodeo was moved to Las Vegas by the sheriff.

C. A. Conner Messrs. Rumsey Arm Strong Savage Santa Fe Wallace Wilson San Quintin Penitentiary California E. J. Weiseger Rodeo Las Vegas

Fury at Palace Theatre Promises Stark Mob Violence Drama

The film Fury starring Spencer Tracy and Sylvia Sidney unfolds a searing indictment of blind injustice. A decent man jailed for a crime he did not commit faces a mob uprising that destroys the jail and to seek vengeance, with the story framed as a powerful social sermon. The Palace Theatre screens Sunday and Monday.

Fury Spencer Tracy Sylvia Sidney Tracy Palace Theatre

Salvation Army Chiefs To Be Here Wednesday

Salvation Army motor tour visits Lordsburg and nearby towns in Arizona and New Mexico from October 27 to 30. Commissioner Benjamin Orames leads, with Lt Colonel W. P. Sansom and Baron James V Auriemma among the featured guests. Public welcome assembly at the Lordsburg post office at 9 30 AM Wednesday October 28 with roped street area for the program.

Salvation Army Arizona New Mexico Deming Silver City Lordsburg Safford Benjamin Orames W. P. Sansom Robert Rooney G. W Johnstone James V Auriemma Fishers and Penitent Farm William Thompson Harold Nadeau Dan Guest Jan Hoogstad Adjutant Thompson Nadeau Johnstone Ensign Hoogstad New Silver City Baron James V. Auriemma Salvation Army of the United States Chamber of Commerce Phoenix Col. Sansom San Francisco G. W. Johnstone J. W. Auriemma

Oklahoma City and Mexico City visitors consider Santa Fe hotel project

Mrs. Rose T. Jameson Mr. and Mrs. Jack G. Storm of Oklahoma City and civil engineer Francisco Joe Bernet of Mexico City visited over Sunday and were entertained at the Engbergs. Storm, formerly with the Harvey Hotel system, discussed plans to build a hotel in the Santa Fe region during the gathering with Joe Engberg who had just returned from Shreveport and Corpus Christi.

Rose T. Jameson Jack G. Storm Oklahoma City Francisco Joe Bernet Mexico City Joe Engberg Engberg Shreveport Corpus Christi Storm Harvey Santa Fe

Gambling Menace subject at Christian church program

The C E of the Christian church presents a Sunday 6:30 talk on The Gambling Menace led by Elmer Jones. The program aims to inform and engage the community and invites all to attend.

C. E. Peprogram C. E. of the Christian Church Elmer Jones

Western Union Messenger Wins Prize for Safe Service

Colquit Oliver, a Western Union messenger, receives a $5 prize check from President A. A. Gorgon for conducting Western Union business without accidents. He placed fifth among six states and is praised as a faithful messenger deserving of recognition.

Colquit Oliver Western Union A. A. Gorgon

Gibraltar Enterprises executives tour state theater holdings

Charles R. Gilmour president of Gibraltar Enterprises Inc Denver Colorado E John Greer treasurer Santa Fe T F Murphy Gibraltar director at Raton and Mayor E W Ward of Silver City also a director were in Lordsburg Friday on an inspection tour of the state The Gibraltar Corporation has large theater holdings in Colorado and New Mexico.

Charles R. Gilmour Gibraltar Enterprises, Inc Denver Col. E. John Greer Santa Fe T. F. Murphy Gibraltar Raton E. W. Ward Silver City Gibraltar Enterprises Lordsburg Gibraltar Corporation Colorado New Mexico

Old Time Dance At Pythian Castle Hall Saturday

An old time dance was held at Pythian Castle Hall with attendees in period costumes. Mrs. Howard Deaton won first prize as a farmerette and Dudley Robertson took first prize in his farmer costume.

Pythian Castle Hall Howard Deaton Dudley Robertson

Notice for Lordship Little Theatre meeting invited

All persons interested in the Little Theatre in Lordsburg are invited to attend a meeting at 8 o'clock tonight in the law office of Sanders and Taggart.

Lordsburg Sanders and Taggart

Ralph Smith in Hatch Monday Night

Ralph Smith was in Hatch Monday night, according to a brief local report noting his presence in the town.

Ralph Smith Hatch

Clifton Visitors From McLary Family

Mr and Mrs J A McLary and daughter Lillian were Clifton visitors last weekend showcasing family ties and a brief hometown visit with friends and relatives noted in local society.

J. A. McLary Lillian Clifton

Democratic headliners rally schedule across Hidalgo and nearby counties

Hidalgo County chairman Lee Brown Atwood announces rallies Monday at Animas Hachita and Lordsburg with speakers including Mrs Secretary of State and Attorney General Patton. Spanish speaking voters to hear Aztec Theatre event with Judge Hay and other party figures. Public welcome to attend.

Hidalgo County EK. F. Taylor Geo. W. Armijo Lee Brown Atwood Animas Hachita Grant County Marion Hatch Chavez Frank H. Patton New Mexico Lordsburg Elmer F. Taylor Kirtland San Juan County Aztec Theatre Virden George W. Hay Hodges

Lordsburg Minister To Speak In Phoenix

Rev. J. S. Brimberry pastor of the Church of Christ in Lordsburg will speak before the Arizona Conference of Churches of Christ at Phoenix next Wednesday and Thursday and lead the adult class at Central Church Bible school Sunday morning. The visit is a compliment to Lordsburg pastor Supt. and Mrs. Benwood Pield and their children. In Lordsburg news, Virden visitors Benna Dean and James LeRoy, and Mrs A Eckert in Tucson to the bedside of her daughter Mrs House Harvey, who is quite ill.

J. S. Brimberry Church of Christ At Lordsburg State of Arizona Benwood Pield Benna Dean James LeRoy Virden A. Eckert Tucson House Harvey

Copper continues rise as export price hits new peak

It is pleasing to note copper export prices rise with quotes at 10.15 the highest level in some time and commentators believe it will keep climbing.

Hotel Biltmore Project Advances in Local Wood Trade

A Liberal feature notes contractor Jack Heather has begun work for Ritter-Walker Co plans to build Hotel Biltmore for long time customers. Mr and Mrs De Paoli will manage the Texas camp and have operated there for years.

Liberal Jack Heather Ritter-Walker Company Biltmore de Paoli Texas Camp

Election set in New Mexian Grazing District No 3

A meeting in Deming on October 31 outlines an election for advisors to serve three years with one third of the board elected annually. Advisors with expiring terms or new nominees may run. The session at 10 A.M. will explain March 2 procedures and voting rights, including Class Two applicants. Funds from grazing fees will fund range improvements. J. F. Johnston explains from the US Division of Grazing.

New Mexian Deming J. F. Johnston Division of Grazing

Enchilada Dinner for Business and Professional Women Club

The Business and Professional Women's club led by Ena Walters held an October 15 meeting at Miss Bertha Scofield’s home. Halloween decorations, fortunes from a witchs pot, and eight new members were announced. guests included several named individuals from El Paso.

Mearship Ena Walters Clara Kimbley Della Cureton Bertha Scofield Hallowe’en Mary Dee Kipp Ella Brown Miss Connell Gladys Buvens Kathleen Snyder Dixie Adams Miss Shipe LoRee Kent Deila Cureton Luella Clark Gracie Conner Verna Hancock Mathilda Jones Winnifred Laham Rose Powell Gail Weldon Vera Riggles Garmichael Miss Brown Messecar Emma Scofield Maude Green Elizabeth Scofield Johnny Clark el Paso

Reverend Bryan Hall Attends New Mexico Conference

Rev Bryan Hall and family left Sunday for Clovis to attend the New Mexico Methodist conference. It is expected he will be returned to the Lordsburg Church as a unanimous request has been sent to Bishop Boaz from Lordsburg church authorities and the Lordsburg Lions Club.

Bryan Hall Clovis New Mexico Lordsburg Church Boaz Lordsburg Shurch Lordsburg Lions Club

Golden wedding anniversary of Arizona pioneers

Mr and Mrs Jacob G Scheerer celebrated their golden anniversary in Douglas with 260 guests. The Scheerers, prominent Arizona figures, were married October 1 1886 in Tombstone and have helped shape the state’s history. The Scofields and Miss Bertha Scofield attended the event.

Harry Scofield Harold Scofield Bertha Scofield Crouch Douglas Southwest Jacob G Scheerer Arizona Tombstone

Mrs Watson escapes fire after personal property lost in blaze

Mra June Klegg reported in El Paso that while returning she learned at Deming that Tom Watson a leading local business figure and his wife lost their personal property in a fire and Mrs Watson narrowly escaped with her life.

Mra June Klegg el Paso Deming Tom Watson Mrs. Watson

Wednesday Sowing Club Hosts At Hazel Chase Home

Mrs Hazel Chase entertained the Wednesday sowing club this week. Refreshments were served to Mesdames Paul W Brown Eleanor Cochran John Cavin G Cureton H Deaton O K Leonard W C Mearns Robert Pierce Miss Ima Fairly and guests Mrs BE M Fisher and Mrs Cal Atkinson.

Hazel Chase Mesdame Paul W. Brown Eleanor Cochran John Cavin G. Cureton H. Deaton O. K. Leonard W. C Mearns Robert Pierce Ima Fairly BE. M. Fisher Cal Atkinson

Train passes through Lordsburg on special movement

Gov Landon’s special train arrived in Lordsburg Thursday at 6 10 am after coming from the west led by Leo Gram of Tucson and was cleared out by H P Fairbank. No one aboard was disturbed by the stop or engine change.

Gov. Landon Lordsburg Leo Gram Tucson Southern Pacific H. P. Fairbank

Birthday dinner honors Mrs. Lundgren host Crawford Mearns

Mrs. Crawford Mearns entertained Friday night for Mrs. R. B. Lundgren. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Lundgren and Dorothy, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Crider and Terry, and Jack Smith.

Crawford Mearns R. B. Lundgren Dorothy R. A. Crider Terry Jack Smith

N. and T. Club Hosts Social Gathering

Mrs. J. EB. Allen hosted the N. and T. Club Tuesday with members present. Guests included Mrs. A. James. Mesdames W. H. Small, B. M. Chase, G. Trimble, G. P. Jeffus, Chas. Fuller, EB. Allen, Aun Green, H. L. Scofield, E. B. Lewis attended. Lovely refreshments were served.

J. EB. Allen W. H. Small M. Chase G. Trimble G. P. Jeffus Chas. Fuller EB. Allen Aun Green H. L. Scofield

Former State Secretary and Congressman to Attend Spanish Event

Republican County chairman R M Reynolds announces a big bash at the Aztec Theatre at 8:00 P M Saturday night. Attending and delivering addresses will former Secretary of State Mrs E A Perrault and former congressman B C Hernandez. Bills printed in Spanish circulate to advertise and invite Spanish American voters with no admission charge.

Republican County R M. Reynolds Aztec Theatre E. A. Perrault B. C. Hernandez

Youngs Visit Fairlys on Tucson Trip

Mr and Mrs A C Young and their children from Eastern New Mexico stopped by the Fairlys this week during a journey to Tucson.

A. C. Young New Mexico Tucson Fairlys

Ownbys and Conners Spend Weekend Visits

Mr and Mrs R B Ownby of Douglas visited their mother Mrs Nora Ownby this week end. Mr and Mrs I C Conner and daughter Miss Gracia spent the week end at Willow creek.

R. B. Ownby Douglas Nora Ownby

Ralph Brown Tours New Mexico In congressional bid

Republican candidate M Ralph Brown visited Lordsburg Virden and the Banner mine then spoke at a Grant County mass meeting at the Elks Theatre. He published the Brown News and has a biographer praising his public service and legal work in New Mexico.

Hidalgo County M. Ralph Brown Albuquerque John L Augustine Brown Lordsburg Virden Banner Mine Grant County Elks Theatre Brown News Union Organiser- Journal State Federation of Labor Congress New Mexico Legislative Board Four Transportation Brotherhoods New Mexico Mr. Brown M.L. Fox M Ralph Brown Ohio Ral Y Brown Allis Chalmers Electric Works American Legion D.A.V Board of Regents the State University

Methodist Church Schedule and Conference Session Notice

The Epworth League meets at 6 30 p m There are no worship services The annual conference will convene in Clovis New Mexico for sessions led by Pastor Ryan Hall and the church community.

Epworth League Clovis New Mexico

Dunagan praise for western town and ranch visit

Robert Dunagan spends two weeks at the Dun Avgan ranch near Animas greeting friends from Lordsburg and Hidalgo counties. He reports strong business and says Hilythe is a rising western town.

Robert Dunagan Dunavgan Animas Lordsburg Hidalgo County Hilythe

Arizona highway official outlines Benson to New Mexico cut-off

Harry Duberstein of the state highway department in Lordsburg said Arizona will spend about 50000 on locating a new cut-off from Benson to the New Mexico line. He noted most railroad crossings would be eliminated and much of the road would run on the south side of the Southern Pacific. Survey work will take a long time before construction starts.

Harry Duberstein State Highway Department of Arizona Lordsburg Highway Department Benson New Mexico State Line Southern Pacific

State Convention Honors Lordsburg Womans Club

Lordsburg Woman's Club reports from the state convention in Las Cruces with Mrs. W P Hill and delegates praising the gathering. The event honored by Mrs. Roberta Campbell Lawson and highlighted Las Cruces as gracious host as New Mexico Federation roots and education goals are emphasized.

New Mexico Federation of Womans Clubs Las Cruces Mra W. P. Hill Lordsburg Woman's Club Paul W. Brown W. P. Burruss Telr Roberta Campbell Lawson General Federation of Woman's Clubs Tas Cruces New Mexico New Mexico Federation. Mrs. George W. Frenger, Wife of the Mayor of Las Cruces Mre Lawson Mra J. O Seth Banta Pe State Federation Lordsburg Radium Springs Country Club Hill Federation Atwood

Lions Club hears new members and plans Ladies Night

The Lidy Club luncheon presided by Miller elected two new members Jonathan Cunningham and Jack I mith. Lions Rosenstein Augustine and Manders assigned to entertainment for Ladies Night set for Thursday November 12. Neely received a Lion key for securing two members. Discussion included marriage and bachelor experiences and a preview of Commissioner Orames visit on October 24.

Lidy Club Lion Miller Jonathan Cunningham Jack I. @mith

Recovered whiskey found in suspect's associate home

Sheriff's office recovered two cases of whiskey stolen from a local dispenser. The containers were located at the house of a friend of the person suspected of the theft.

Sheriff's Office

Roosevelt and Tingley Meet in Denver on Tour

President Roosevelt wired Governor Clyde Tingley to join him in Denver for a private talk aboard the Presidential car. The greeting was cordial and the pair discussed politics for a full hour and forty minutes. The White House leader pledged support for New Mexico projects and the governor noted the strong federal backing.

New Mexico United States Roosevelt Clyde Tingley Denver Clyde Sunshine

Hi Dalgo Garage to Stay Open All Night

Manager E M Clayton announces the Hi Dalgo Garage will be open all night with competent men in charge day and night.

E. M. Clayton Hidalgo

J H Mcleod Returns Home From Muscatine Treatment

J H Mcleod, who traveled to Muscatine Iowa for medical treatment last month, is home very much improved. This good news brings relief and happy wishes from his many friends.

J. H. Mcleod Muscatine Iowa

The Baptist Church Services Announced for Next Sunday

Sunday morning sermon topic The Out pouring Of The Spirit and evening topic Will All World Governments Fail. Special music and B T U members meet at 6 30 p m. Church Reporter invites attendance.

New Mexico Game Department Seeks Deer Kill Figures

The New Mexico state game department asks hunters to report deer killed in areas without checking stations. Hunters should report to any place selling licenses so officials can compile a reliable total for the 1936 season with help from sportsmen statewide.

New Mexico

Lordsburg Welcome Return Advice From Joe Engberg

Joe Engberg of the Banner Mine returns from Texas oil fields where he and partners hold large interests. He offers this sage counsel for Lordsburg residents to stay put, saying those who have lived here long enjoy returning and will avoid the need to come back.

Joe Engberg The Banner Mine Company Texas Lordsburg Gage

Community Building Plans Eyed for Hidalgo County Fair

Local officers gathered to promote a community building program with a through interview tour to Deming and talks with Governor Tingley and Congressman Dempsey. A twenty acre site near Lordsburg could host athletic fields rodeos fairs stock exhibitions and annual expositions potentially forming a district organization.

Paul W. Brown Pr M. Ewing George Oureton George P Jeffus Brown Willard B. Molt HL. Meldwein State College William ¥. Wilson NYA Gerald Puller Mesers Ewing Cureton Jeffus Holt Deming Joe Rogers Luna County Hidalgo County Mogera Tingley Dempsey Lordsburg

Bowen flies in to meet Silver City branch leaders

R Len, president of the Community Public Service company, accompanied by Graham and Jack Harris of the home office, arrived Wednesday morning. Manager Johnson of the Silver City branch escorted them through Grant County metropolis while Bowen bases at Lordsburg airport. Earlier he hosted P M Chandler, International President of the Utilities Corporation.

R. Len Community Public Service Company Ty Graham Jack Harris Port Worth Manager Johnson Silver City Grant County Lordsburg P. M. Chandler The Utilities Corporation

Hollywood Chamber Hosts Williamson Couple Prominent Film Figures

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce received a personal call from F. L Williamson and his wife. Williamson is tied to United Artists and has long worked on movie construction projects. Mrs. Williamson once lived near Secretary Holt in Bellevue Michigan.

Chamber of Commerce F. L Williamson Hollywood Williamson United Artists Holt Bellevue Michigan

Carley Wallace Wedding Quiet Ceremony in New Mexico

Miss Patsy Carley daughter of A. C. Carley and Austin Wallace were quietly married on September 26. They traveled to Tererro New Mexico where the groom works in a mine alongside Orville Pradberry. Mrs ville Bradberry is a cousin of the bride. Sincere congratulations from many friends.

Patsy Carley A. C. Carley Austin Wallace Red Rock CCC Tererro New Mexico Orville Pradberry Ville Bradberry

Mrs Tiehle Attends Methodist Conference in New Mexico

Mrs Annie Tiehle left Wednesday for Clovis to attend a Methodist conference. She will visit Portales for a while before returning to Lordsburg.

Annie Tiehle Clovis

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