Dedication Service Planned for New Abi l Church Building
The Assembly of God Church plans a dedicatory service on Thursday October 29 officiated by Rev Raymond Hudgill from the Mexico District. Mayor Alan Koff will attend and greet attendees. The day includes fall convention activities with morning and afternoon services and visits from former pastors Rev Dunagan Rev Robert S Bubb Rev Smith. A revival begins Friday November 1 with Evangelist A R Aman City bringing the message.
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of God Church
Thursing
Dunagan
Safford
Robert S. Bubb
Jose
California
Smith
Albuquerque
Dale Webb
A. R. Aman
Spring Convention Of Inisbury Legion District Held In Glen
The American Legion district and Auxiliary held a joint spring convention in Glen over the weekend. District officers absent included David Strain and Ray Howell. A banquet and devotional service were part of the program, with speakers from Las Cruces and Albuquerque.
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American Legion
Det
New Mexico
Glen
David Strain
Hurley
Ray Howell
Silver City
Bethel Fullerdsburg
Seaborn Colof Las Cruces
Buforder
Highway Survey Crew Starts Work In Area Tuesday
A New Mexico State Highway Department survey team began work in the Lordsburg area to study possible alignments for a U S 70 improvement from the Lordsburg underpass toward Duncan Arizona. The crew of about 30 days is led by Paul E Sowers with D B Dixon as chief highway engineer who promised careful property protection and no fence damage during surveying.
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State Highway Department
Lordsburg
D. B. Dixon
Santa Fe
Dixon
U. S. 70
Duncan
Arizona
Paul E. Sowers
State Highway Commission
Famous Western Heroes 1960 Theme For Hidalgo Old Timers
The Hidalgo County Old Timers met October 15 1959 at the High School with Wesley Freeburg presiding. Officers elected include P M Chase Emma J Scofield Ena Mitchell John A Johnson George P Jeffus and George E Pendleton. A 1960 theme Famous Western Heroes was chosen to aid parade floats. A membership drive and a county wide marker project led by George Pendleton will survey Hidalgo points of interest and place markers including Smugglers Trail graves and old hideouts to preserve county history.
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Hidalgo County
Old Timers
Thee High School
Wesley Freeburg
P. M. Chase
Emma J Scofield
Ena Mitchell
John A. Johnson
George P. Jeffus
George E. Pendleton
Freeburg
George Pendleton
Pendleton
American Legion Meeting Postponed
The local American Legion post meeting scheduled for Monday night October 26 is postponed due to conflicting dates. Post Commander Harber Heather said a joint entertainment meeting with the Auxiliary is planned for a date in November to be announced.
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American Legion
Harber Heather
Auxiliary
Duncan Wildcats Edge Mavericks 19 18 in Hard-Fought Victory
Duncan Arizona Wildcats nipped the Mavericks 19 to 18 after a rugged game. Key players included Duncan fullback Gerald Richins and Mavericks quarterback Ray Rodriguez. Next game set for October 30 against Hot Springs as Teachers Convention forces a bye week.
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Duncan
Arizona
Wildcats
Mavericks
Dave Estrada
Johnny Mane
Gerald Richins
Richins
Stanley Francom
Ray Rodriguez
Rodriguez
Chamber Of Commerce Protests Abandonment Of S P South Line
Hidalgo Lordsburg Chamber of Commerce directors protested to the Corporation Commission over the Pee et Khe Soythe nu 8 Line through Hadista Animas and Rodeo. The board considered home mail delivery, noting Postal Department requirements nearly met and awaiting authority decisions while inviting public input.
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Hidalgo-Lordsburg
Helen Moeller Wins Who's Who Contest
Helen Moeller wins the Who's Who contest naming Mrs. Elizabeth Gammon as the personality with 17 clues. Pete Maxwell drew the name from the box at Ritter Lumber Co in the Liberal office. winners receive their checks Friday.
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Elizabeth
Nat) Gammon
Helen Moeller
Helen
Pete Maxwell
Ritter Lbr. Co
Jack Morgan
Johnnie van Meter
Gammon
Moeller
Liberal
Tom’s Shell Service
Officer Injured in Arrest After Garage Break In
Police Lt. Frank V. Aguilera was injured in a scuffle with Reynaldo Roybal after arresting him for DWI. Roybal broke away twice as Aguilera tried to place him in a jail cell, then fled. Roybal was jailed after authorities called for aid. Nearby break ins affected Bill's Garage and Sarge's Shell Service with currency and small change stolen and tires missing.
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Frank V. Aguilera
Aguilera
Kirby's
Railroad Ave
Reynaldo Roybal
Tucumcari
Roybal
Public Safety
Jim Smith
DWI
C. L. Brown
Norman Hodges
Joe McCarty
Bill
East Second St
McCarty
Tucson
Bill Burt
Burt
el Paso
Sarge
Ramon Sanchez
Army National Guard Older Than The Nation
The Army National Guard traces origins to Massachusetts 162nd Infantry organized as a militia in 1636, making the guard older than the nation it serves. The unit’s long history reflects its role in state and national defense across centuries.
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Army National Guard
162Nd Infantry
Massachusetts
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Osis Hospital
James Partment
C. W
Butch) Boyd
R T
At- Ortega
Department Service
Park
Jim Dulas
Helicopter Service, Inc
Houston
W. K. Ward
Phoenix
Ernest J. Short
Chamber of Commerce
S. P. South Line
Southern Pacific _e
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