Remarkable Dixie Overland Highway Record Prompts Publicity Drive
Col Fletcher and associates set a 71 hour 15 minute coast to coast milestone from San Diego to Savannah on the Dixie Overland Highway. Savannah urged large publicity and fundraising to promote the all year snow free transcontinental route, with stops across California, Arizona, Texas, and Florida, to connect the Pacific to the Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
President Chamber OF Commerce
Lordsburg
San Diego
Pacific
Atlantic
Col Fletcher
Harvey Granger
Savannah Board OF Trade and
Dixie Overland Highway
Col
Fd. Fletcher
Dixie Highway Association
California
Condron
el Centro
Yuma
Phoenix
Tucson
el Paso
Fort Worth
Dallas
Shreveport
Vicksburg
Jackson
Montgomery
Columbus
Georgia
Col. Fletcher
Dixie Highway
Washington
Florida
Lordsburg Luncheon Club Approves Bond Issue
At the regular luncheon the Lordsburg Luncheon Club endorsed the court house and jail bond issue. County Treasurer Earle Kerr explained costs to taxpayers and how savings from reduced rent and boarding prisoners could repay the debt in years, noting the burden on railroads and corporate interests.
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Lordsburg
Court House
Earle Kerr
Deming
Church of Christ aims to strengthen faithful through gospel outreach
Last Sunday large congregations and the Sunday School marked the ministry as thriving. Minister W Bailor invites all to attend with strong singing and preaching focused on Christ. Sunday morning sessions offer spiritual strength, evening events are evangelistic.
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W. Bailor
Ex Service Men Urged to Rally at Hollow Hotel Armistice Day
Ex service members are asked to gather at the Hollow Hotel this Thursday at 8 o'clock to discuss Armistice Day celebrations. Attendees will respond to the roll call with Hep.
Dr Sherrin Sees Vision of Cozy Little Church
Dr Joseph Sherrin rector of the Episcopal church in Silver City spoke Monday night of a vision for a small Episcopal church in Lordsburg. He visits Lordsburg on the fourth Monday each month and his discourses have left a strong impression on listeners.
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Nanman
Joseph Sherrin
Silver City
Lordsburg
Sherrin
Nonogenarian Visits Granddaughter Here
Mrs. GL Ross and husband host for days the former's grandfather J. T. Hurst of Phoenix who has reached his ninety third milestone and remains as active as a man of fifty, surpassing many younger people.
Bankers to Meet in Deming Next Year
Through the efforts of President Frank KR. Coon and A. A. Temke of the Mimbres Valley Bank, the State Bankers Association will meet next year in Deming. Mr. Coon was elected a member of the legislative committee and had formerly served as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank KR. Coon
A. A. Temke
Mimbres Valley Bank
State Bankers Association
Deming
Mr. Coon
Farewell Reception for Mrs. E. F. Lyday
A large farewell for Mrs. E F Lyday was held Monday at Mrs. W H Small's home with many attendees. The guest honored read two pieces and her pupil Beulah Creamer contributed two more. Mrs Lyday received a amber toilet set as a token of love and the Lydays depart for Los Angeles Friday noon amid good will and God-speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. F. Lyday
W. H. Small
M. Luckie
Harry Wallace
C. B. Austin
A. W. Morningstar
M. M. Crocker
M. Chase
Charles Fuller
N. A. Gammon
P. Austin
Claude C. Fuller
Ronald A. Egan
Harry Wacker
J. A. Nicholson
J. J. Augustine
R. W. Aldrich
Lloyd Goodman
G. W. Trimble
George Keime
W. W. Barnes
J. P. Kerr
Farle Kerr
FE. L. Jones
Felix Jones
Love Jones
J. L. Winglett
A. L. Green
M. Scott
J. T. Clayton
R.K. Alfison
W. Downey
V. Williams
R. B. Buyens
H. D. Horn
HW. A. Scofield
G. P. Jeffus
Gi. W. Hanner
W. F. Sawyer
FE. M. Fisher
Oscar Allen
L. BE. Wilkinson
G. J. Ross
Warry Hogenstein
W. M. Townsend
J. L. Wells
W. P. Hill
J. H. Cross
A. B. Ownby
J. ©. Conner
Charles Johnson
D. Hall
Orran Fairly
W. F. Gilbert
L. P. McHalffey
Jack Heather
Fortner
BR. E. Cureton
J. H. Clark
Harry Elfe
Fred Laundry
J. C. Truman
Frank Stengele
Nell Gilbert
Beulah Creamer
McMillan Marchand Wedding Ties Tucson Couple to Judge Marsalis
Clarence J. Marchand and Fidel Mary McMillan wed yesterday with Judge C. W. Marsalis officiating. The couple returned to Tucson the same day where the groom will work in electrical telephony, previously connected with the Edison Company in Los Angeles.
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Clarence J. Marchand
Fidel Mary McMillan
Tucson
C. W. Marsalis
Telephone Company
Edison Company
Los Angeles
New Mexico Federation Convention Highlights in Carlsbad
Mrs. Claude Fuller, second district president, led Lordsburg delegates at the 15th annual New Mexico State Federation convention in Carlsbad. The meeting featured a business turn, resolutions for a state school for the feeble minded, highway sign removal, and game protection. A 22-voice state chorus, Artesia singers, and a strong art and music program framed formal events, with remarks by Dr. Zimmerman on international relations and memories of Atlantic City.
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Claude €. Fuller
Federation of Women’s Clubs
New Mexico
L. I. Taylor
Springer
Frank Strags
Las Veras
Artesia
F. G. Tracy
Hosfess
Inez Westlake
Albuquerque
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
Taylor
Strass
Paderewski
M. M. Abreu
Zimmerman
University of New Mexico
General Federation
Atlantic City
J. F. Joyce
Carlsbad
Blue Derbies
Federation
Hidalgo County Tops State in Tax Collection Rate
County Treasurer Earle Kerr presided over Hidalgo County achieving 97 percent tax collection, the highest in the state. Neighboring Grant and Lana counties follow, while Hidalgo boasts the lowest general tax rate and the second lowest overall tax rate in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle Kerr
Hidalgo County
Grant and
Lana
Old 85 Ball Mill Sold to El Tigre Mining Co
General Manager Harry A. Clark and Wolf of the buying department finalized the sale of the old 85 ball mill to El Tigre Mining Co of Mexico. A company representative accompanied them to conclude the deal with Iron Warren present.
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EL Tigre Mining CO
Harry A. Clark
Wolf
AL Mining Co
Mexico
Clark
Mr. Wolf
Iron Warren
Week End at Carlsbad Caverns Trip Draws Carlsbad Ladies
County Agent L W Gleason and Mrs Gleason hosted a weekend party at Dun can club with 60 members including high school girls and teachers. The highlight was a 46th trip to Carlsbad Caverns with tours, lunches, and speeches by state officers and dignitaries including Mrs Fuller and Mrs Hannett. The entry featured a guided visit, vivid descriptions of the caverns, and praise for federal preservation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Gleason
Dancine
Fuller
Hannett
Jorgce
Marie
New York City
Mellvain
United States
Carlsbad
Luncheon Club Praises Goodman Speech on Relations
The Luncheon Club heard Principal L W Goodman discuss better US Mexico and US Canada relations with first hand insight from his travels. County Treasurer Kerr explained the upcoming bond issue while Col Mletcher’s cross country auto trip was noted and Postmaster J L Augustine named next week’s chairman.
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JL. Wells
L. W. Goodman
L. Hl
Mexico
Goodman
URAJ
Harle Kerr
Col. Mletcher
San Diego
Savannah
Jeffus
J. L. Augustine
State College to Meet Bear Cats in Lordebure Field
The crack Silver City footballers will meet the Bear Cats at Lordebure Athletic Field on Wednesday November 5 the day after election. The high school will be present with yellow colors and a large crowd is expected to cheer the felines to victory. Pro and Winot State College another team.
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Silver City
Big Bear Cats
Lordebure
Silver
High Schoor
Pro
Winot State College
Lordsburg-Virden Road Approved By F A Head
H P Martin and Gi Wilhoite of the Federal Bureau of Public Roads inspected the Lordsburg Virden highway work under construction and pronounced it moving rapidly and in proper form. Engineer Card is said to be overseeing the project well.
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H. P. Martin
Federal Bureau of Public Roads
Gi. Wilhoite
F.A
Lordsburg-Virden
Jack Heather
Maine
Card
Walton the Worker in Hidalgo County Wins Big
Voter support for District Attorney W. B. Walton stems from his reputation as a tireless worker who keeps the docket current. He has cleared 71 criminal cases from the county calendar, including inherited ones from Grant county, with only one small case remaining.
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Hidalgo County
W. B. Walton
Grant County
Walton
Democratic Rally With Hon W B Walton Heads To Lordsburg
A Democratic rally addressed by Hon W B Walton and party drew a good crowd in Virden last evening and will be repeated tonight in Lordsburg at the new Muir Birchfield building. Walton outlined ideas on the election code and urged voter awareness. Ladies are especially invited.
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W. B. Walton
Virden
Lordsburg
Muir-Birchfield
Walton
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Hidalgo County Court House
Mrs
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Bob Reynids
Ady
Duncan
State College
F.A. Head
Walton the Worker
Democratic Rally
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