Livestock Show and Fair Nears Opening in Liberal
A Liberal representative reports rapid progress on the fair grounds. Stalls for sheep cattle and feeder stock are finished and the race track fencing and arenas are under way. Robinson offers hangar space for overflow race horses and Deming presumes 150 horses at its meet. Town committees coordinate entertainment and advertising with Sheriff Cavins Posse touring El Paso and the Townsend decorated car promoting the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gill
Robinson
Jon
Leo Cohen
Thomas R. Taggart
Glen Moses
Railroad Avenue
John Cavin
el Paso
Townsend
Deming
Lordsburg Girl Home Life Compared With State Average
A Lordsburg High School home economics survey finds the average local girl is sixteen and lives in a five room adobe house with five people. She helps with chores daily, reads periodicals, and is active in clubs, showing more interest in home economics than the state average ahead of the new school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Colliers and Evening Post
Family returns from east trip via World's Fair and navy yard
Mrs. Stengele and son Harvey returned home after a trip to the east visiting the York World’s Fair described as superb and the United States’ exhibits as Tomorrow. They toured the Navy Yard and met brother Commodore Harry B. Stengele, viewed unfinished battleship components, and noted the Helena cruiser and Niagara Falls on the return trip crossing the Canadian border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stengele
Harvey
East Dor
United States
New York
Sten
Harry BE. Stengele
Myn Navy Yard
Niagara Falls
Miscellaneous Shower Honors Mrs DeVilbiss Bride To Be
Mrs W P Hill and Mrs Chandler Hill hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Max DeVilbiss of Valley View the former Nell Tyler. The Chip In Lunch event ran from noon to 4 pm with many attendees sending gifts though not all could attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Hill
Chandler Hill
Max DeVilbiss
Valley View
Levion Kerr
Fielder Hill
Loraine Weatherby
B. C. Wood
G. A. Porter
Eula Southwick
Tom Ried
Buster MeCant
George Rouse
Ike DeVilbiss
Mary Lou DeVilbiss
Barbara MeCant
Bill Latham
Betty Lou Kerr
Myra Belle Kerr
Bobby Kerr
Malcolm Hill
Arabelle Hill
Pearl MeCant
Ida Lilly Kerr
Olivia Wells
John T. Muir
Walter LaFleur
Kiethly
Cora Moody Casper
Helen Dunlap
Gladys Dunlap
R. T. Bonar
Ernestine Bonar
Lula Johnson
Birthday dinner honors Mrs Hugh McCray
Mrs Hugh McCray was entertained Friday evening by friends with a Mexican dinner in honor of her birthday. The table was decorated in yellow and white as turquoise ring was presented. Mrs McCray was assisted by Misses Hester Walker and Cleo Goodner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh McCray
McCray
Hester Walker
Cleo Goodner
New Federal Officer Arrives in Lordsburg for Hidalgo County
Weldon H. Bason Rural Rehabilitation Supervisor for Hidalgo county arrives for permanent assignment after previously serving in Deming. He is accompanied by Mrs. Bason and they reside in a Wright apartment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Weldon H. Bason
Hidalgo County
Mr. Bason
Deming
Mrs. Bason
Wright Apartments
Twenty Western Suits Shown By Lena Mae Duren
Miss Lena Mae Duren completed Monday her twentieth western suit for women in Lordsburg. The outfits feature blue denim backgrounds fringed two to three inches, red shirts laced at the neck and front in white, and boots and western embroidery on collars and lapels, showcasing skilled craftsmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Mae Duren
Lordsburg
Fuller student Warren returns home for summer visit
Warren Fuller attends summer school at the University of Texas and travels home to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Fuller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Fuller
University of Texas
Mrs
Claude Fuller
Supreme Court Reverses Local Court Decision in Wide Civil Case
The State Supreme Court on August 23 unanimously reversed a District Court ruling in a landmark civil case. Pioneer Mutual Compensation Co and W. O. Wills Jr were ordered to pay Mrs Vera Points of Duncan more than 5000 for her husband’s death at the Blue Belle Mine in Grant County on December 6, 1987. The decision includes funeral costs and court fees. attorneys’ fees are also awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Supreme Court
Pioneer Mutual Compensation Company of
Santa Fe
W. O. Wills, Jr
Vera Points
Duncan
Blue Belle
Grant County
Points
Pioneer Mutual Compensation Company
Sanders and Taggart
Lordsburg
Supreme Court
Joseph W. Hodges
Silver City
Joseph L. Dailey
Albuquerque
D. C. Royal
Local Visitor Highlights Alabama Family Ties
Mrs. Clay Fuller and her young son Charles Curtis visit Mr and Mrs Charles Fuller and family in Alabama. Clay Fuller serves as representative for the J. D. Pittman Tractor Company based in Decatur. The Fuller children are praised as a credit to their family and hometown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Fuller
Charles Curtis
Mr. Fuller
Charles Fuller
Clay
J. D. Pittman Tractor Company
Decatur
Alabama
Fuller
William Blage Bowers Returns Home After Surgery
William Blage Bowers, recently operated on at Carrie Tingley Hospital in Hot Springs, has returned to his El Paso residence. The medical team indicates three operations have occurred with one or two more needed for full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Blage Bowers
Carrie Tingley
Hot Springs
el Paso
Rainbow Girls Ceremony Grants Majority Certificates
On Tuesday evening August 29 Misses Sarah Gass Lucy Gass Kay Wright Juella Burchfield and Lillian McClay received their majority certificates from the Order of the Rainbow for Girls. Miss Mildred Hill assisted by Miss Florence Gwartney presented diplomas and acted as Faith. Rainbow Girls and members of the Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star attended after a pot luck supper in the Masonic hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Gass
Lucy Gass
Kay Wright
Juella Burchfield
Lillian McClay
Order of the Rainbow
Mildred Hill
Grand Assembly
Deming
Florence Gwartney
Assembly
Rainbow
Masonic Lodge
Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Swimming Party At Valley View Hosted By Wood Family
Mr. and Mrs. Herf Wood entertained friends and neighbors Saturday at a swimming party with a large camp fire weiner roast and buffet dinner. Guests included the Bar ney Wood family Elmo Rockwell and family Calloway McCant Kerr Cosper Dunlap Bonar Weatherby DeVilbiss Kerr and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herf Wood
Valley View
Weiner
Barney Wood
Elmo Rockwell
Calloway
Buster McCant
Dora Kerr
Alice Cosper
Cora Wood Cosper
James Lee Cosper
E. T. Dunlap
Roy Bonar
Ernestine Bonar
Kaiser
Theda
Loraine Weatherby
Max DeVilbiss
Roy Kerr
Owens Family Takes West Coast Vacation
Mr and Mrs M M Owens and granddaughter Jeanette Williams left Wednesday to enjoy a vacation on the west coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Owens
Jeanette Williams
West Coast
Progress on CPS Plant Shows Large, Efficient Development
Work is progressing nicely at the Community Public Service Plant. When completed the plant will have 8 000 horsepower development and pump 7 000 gallons of water per minute for cooling. Roy Kuntz, chief engineer, leads the construction with Marvin Fuller of the Silver City office as a key aide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberal
Roy Kuntz
Marvin Fuller
Silver City
Surebest White Loaf Debuts In New Wrapper
The Surebest sliced white loaf appears in daily El Paso deliveries carried by local representative J. D. Atkinson. The orange and white wrapper features the marking Surebest weight 1 pound sliced white loaf on top in artistic design, making it easy for housewives to identify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Atkinson
el Paso
Six Hoy Scouts Enjoy Six Day Outing in Morellon Country
Six Hoy Scouts sponsored by Secoutmaster John Tall with help from Sidney Watson and Jim Burrus take a six day outing in the Morellon country. Scouts Charles Crouch Edward Knowles Joe Fedrick Melvin Darling George Been and Fred Ewing participate, with emphasis on good citizenship and adherence to Boy Scout tenets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secoutmaster
John Tall
Sidney Watson
Jim Burrus
Charles Crouch
Edward Knowles
Joe Fedrick
Melvin Darling
George Been
Fred Ewing
Morellon
Boy Scouts
Football Workout at Stadium Friday
The first football workout for the coming season will begin at 4 p.m. this afternoon, coach Pierce announced. The team held its first workout Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Wednesday Bridge Club Meets at Mrs Al len’s Home
The Wednesday Bridge Club gathered at the home of Mrs. Al len on Wednesday afternoon. Attendees included Mrs. C. B. Austin, Mrs. R. E. Buvens, Mrs. J. H. Clark, Mrs. W. C. Downey, Mrs. Harold Rolfe, Mrs. BE. J. Short, and Mrs. Frank Winters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
FB. Allen
C. B. Austin
R. E. Buvens
J. H. Clark
W. C. Downey
Harold Rolfe
BE. J. Short
Frank Winters
Cultural practices to control pinworm in tomatoes
New Mexico Extension Service reports severe pinworm damage to tomatoes in cooler regions under glass and in field crops farther south. No chemical cures exist, but cultural methods cut losses. harvest done, vines burned or plowed while green, discarded away from fences, and destroy alternate hosts like potato and eggplant. sanitary work and fall plowing aid other pests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. F. Whitley
New Mexico Extension Service
United States
Duncan Family Relocates to Lordsburg for Ban ner Mine Work
Mr and Mrs Everett Duncan and their baby moved this week from Duncan Arizona to Lordsburg to join Mr Duncan who is employed at the Ban ner Mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Duncan
Baby
Lordsburg
Duncan
Arizona
Banner Mine
Lordsburg Visit by Mr and Mrs Gurnsey Adams
Mr and Mrs Gurnsey Adams of Rodeo visited Lordsburg on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Gurnsey Adams
Rodeo
Lordsburg
Open Season Established on Hidalgo Pheasants
Regulation No 84 dated August 26 in Santa Fe sets a two day pheasant season October 22 and 23 in Grant Hidalgo counties along the Gila river with a two cock bag limit. Pheasants may be killed in Sandoval Bernalillo Valencia Socorro Dena Ana Eddy and part of Chaves counties with possession limit as bag limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Colin Neblett
Elliot S. Barker
State Game Commission
Ringneck
Grant and
Hidalgo
Gila River
Red Rock Box Canyon
Arizona Line
Sandoval
Bernalillo
Valencia
Socorro
Dena ‘Ana
Eddy
Chaves
Big Horn Game Protective Association Elects Officers
The Big Horn Game Protective Association met at the Chamber of Commerce and elected Frank Weldon president Junior Chase vice president and Marshall Fuller secretary. The group discussed buying land on the Gila river for public hunting and asked the State Game Commission to move pigeon hunting to September 1. They noted about 400000 dollars may be available for hunting grounds and reported channel catfish and smallmouth bass planted in the Gila River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Horn Game Protective Association
Chamber of Commerce
Frank Weldon
Junior Chase
Marshall Fuller
State Game Commission
Aoe
Gila River
State Commission
Gila
Students pursing masters degrees in California
U L Conner and Mr and Mrs Albert Posner have spent three months in California where Albert studies for a master’s degree at an unnamed university and U L plans another year at Santa Rita. Both young men are succeeding in the teaching field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. L
Arizona man presents sheriff with fine horse
Clay Mayhews of Solomonville, Arizona, friend of Sheriff John Cavin, gave the birthday gift of a three and a half year old paint pony named Solomon. Weighing about 1100 pounds, the gentle horse accompanied Cavin in the El Paso rodeo parade Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Mayhews
Solomonville
Arizona
John Cavin
Solomon
Cavin
Fl Paso
Mrs. Ralph P. Smith Leaves for Nashville Visit
Mrs. Ralph P. Smith and her daughter Betsy depart with George Harding for Nashville Tennessee. Mrs. Smith plans an extended stay at her former home while George, who has stayed for the summer, will return to school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph P. Smith
Betsy
George Harding
Dinner hosts honor Hillsboro aunt and Las Cruces cousin
Dr and Mrs C B Austin entertained Dr Austin s aunt Mrs J J Boyd of Hillsboro and his cousin Mrs Joe Rogers of Las Cruces at a dinner Friday night at the Austin home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Austin
Dr. Austin
J. J. Boyd
Hillsboro
Joe Rogers
Las Cruces
Austin
Miss Jeanne Richards Returns Home From Silver City Visit
Miss Jeanne Richards of Silver City has returned home Saturday after visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Moses of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanne Richards
Silver City
Glen Moses
Local Lawyers Take Trip to Silver City
Attorney and Mrs. Thomas R. Taggart, Mrs. Robert Pierce, Mrs. Glen Moses and J. B. Culberson motored to Silver City on Saturday. The party planned a brief outing and returned later that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas R. Taggart
Robert Pierce
Glen Moses
J. 8. Culberson
Silver City
Missionary Society to Convene Meeting at Mrs Chase Home
The Methodist Missionary Society will hold its regular meeting on Friday September 1 at 4 00 p m at the home of Mrs S M Chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Missionary Society
S. M. Chase
Miss Lola Mae Atkinson Returns to Teaching Post
Miss Lola Mae Atkinson arrived Wednesday evening to resume her teaching duties for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola Mae Atkinson
Miss Vera Riggle and Brother James Return for School Year
Miss Vera B Riggle and her brother James arrived last week to begin the new school year at the local campus. The siblings were welcomed by faculty and classmates during an opening ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera B. Riggle
James
El Paso Hosts Two Day Tourism School For Southwest
El Paso Chamber of Commerce and Gateway Club hosted a two day tourism school with young lady assistants from Big Springs to Douglas. The gathering emphasized publicity for southwestern tourism and creating a permanent regional organization of Welcomers led by Edith Gay and Henrice Strawn with aims to unite communities along Route 66 and boost future tourist traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso Chamber of Commerce
Gateway Club
Chamber of Commerce
Big Springs
Texas
Douglas
Arizona
el Paso
Southwest
Edith Gay
Wie Springs
Henrice Strawn
Alpine
Myra
Hetty Bush
Las Cruces
Shirley Whitlow
Mildred Hill
Lordaburg
Lordsburg Lions Club Sets First Meeting After Vacation
The Lordsburg Lions Club will convene at Hidalgo Lounge on Tuesday at noon September 5. New president Thormas R. Taggart urges every Lion to attend with good spirit to kick off the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg Lions Club
Hidalgo Lounge
Thormas R. Taggart
Lion
Church of the Nazarene Sunday Schedule
Clinton C Calhoun pastor leads a Nazarene church with Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning worship at 11 a m Junior Society at 6 15 p m N P at 7 16 p m Evening Evangelistic service at 8 p m Midweek prayer service Wednesday at 8 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF the Nazarene
Clinton C, Calhoun
Mrs B F Arnold Visits Siblings in Campbell
Mrs B F Arnold of Campbell California is visiting her sisters Mrs Eva Marshall and Miss Gertrude Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Arnold
Campbell, California
Eva Marshall
Gertrude Wright
Hidalgo County Leaders Shine in 4-H Club Work
Hidalgo County shows strong 4-H club performance with Mancel Mortensen of Virden Wan honored in Washington for outstanding 4-H record. Miss Helen Cox of Lordsburg and Miss Dorothy Cox of Nodeo win state prizes for leadership and rowing, while the statewide encampment at State College promotes education and tours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Black
Helen Cox
Lordsburg
Dorothy Cox
Rodeo
Mancel Mortensen
Devere Jayne
Virden
State College
Hidalgo County
Virden Wan
Washington
Fl Paso
T. EB. Wilson
James Cureton
Thomas FB. Wilson
Misa Dorothy Cox
Nodeo
T. B. Williemet
Superior
Olive Crone
Williame
Mortensen
Palace Theatre to Present High Grade September Lineup
Mra S E Allen manager of the Palace Theatre announces a premier September program with four star pictures. Highlights include It's A Wonderful World with Claudette Colbert and James Stewart and The Conv of a Nazi Spy with Edward G Robinson. Double feature Saturdays include Frontier Pony Express and Strange Case of Dr Meade. The program emphasizes first class productions to meet educated local tastes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
S. E. Allen
Palace Theatre
Tinton Pacific
Dodge City
Claudette Colbert
James Stewart
Edward G. Robinson
Juarez
Paul Muni
Bette Davie
Mr. Lincoln
Henry Fonda
Alice Brady
Frontier Pony Express
Rey Revers
Dr. Meade
Jack Holt
Lordsburg
Mrs. Allen Pictures
Egon Sisters Home Visit Highlights Coast Trip
Misses Marcia and Mary Jane Kegan return from a Pacific coast trip visiting their aunt Mrs J J Arbelbide and a movie star at his studio. They toured the Brown Derby for dinner and saw the Rose Bowl Max Victor Laboratory Kay Keiser and his musical college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcia
Mary Jane Kegan
Pacific Coast
Mis
J. J. Arbelbide
J. Ferrell McDonald
Max Victor Laboratory
Kay Keiser
His
College of Musical Knowledge
Vacationing Stortroms Harvest Four Hundred Cans of Ranch Fruit
Mr and Mrs Elmer Stortrom vacationing at the DeMoss ranch reportedly helped harvest about four hundred cans of fruit grown on the ranch per Dr DeMoss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Stortrom
DeMoss
Stanford University
Dr. DeMoss
Mrs. DeMoss Improves After Mayo Hospital Operation
Dr. F E DeMoss reports his mother Mrs. DeMoss has had a very successful operation at Mayo Hospital Rochester and is progressing as rapidly as could be expected. Edwin DeMoss with her shares the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. C. DeMoss
Edwin
Winters couple to visit New York World’s Pair
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Winters will depart Sunday for a trip to New York to see the Worlds Pair. The journey highlights a pleasure outing with an emphasis on travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Winters
New York
Maddox Party Tours Arizona Grand Canyon Visit
Mr and Mrs J P Maddox and Mr and Mrs Jim Maddox of Sweetwater Texas visit Mrs Holmes Maddox in Animas New Mexico travel companions tour Arizona including the Grand Canyon Painted Desert and Petrified Forest with other points of interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Maddox
Jim Maddox
Sweetwater
Texas
Holmes Maddox
Animas
Texas Maddox
Grand Canyon
Painted Desert
Petrified Forest
Arizona
No and TP Club Meeting at Mrs Clark’s Home
The No and TP Club met at the home of Mrs J A Clark with members Mesdames Scofield Trimble Green Cone ner Melania and Singer present. Guests included Mrs Moselle Messecar and Mrs Dora Kerr. Ice cream tea and cake were served as refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
J. A. Clark
Mesdames
H. L. Scofield
G. W. Trimble
A. L. Green
C. Conener
P. M. Melania
FP. Singer
Moselle Messecar
Mra. Dora Kerr
Thursday Bridge Club Meeting At Mrs Culberson Home
The Thursday Bridge Club met at Mrs J C Culbersons home for an afternoon of bridge. Attendees included Mary Culberson, Robert Poindexter, L J Robinson, Trevor McNutt, Harold Scofield, Forrest Sandera, Marvin Fuller and Thomas R Taggart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Culberson
Meadames
Mary Culberson
Robert Poindexter
L. Ji. Robinson
Trevor McNutt
Harold Scofield
Forrest Sandera
Marvin Fuller
Thomas R. Taggart
Dunagan Richards Nuptials Tie in Lordsburg
Miss Annabel Dunagan daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Dunagan and Mr Dick Richards of Rodeo wed Thursday evening August 24 with Rev Bryan Hall of the Lordsburg Methodist church officiating. Bennie Everette served as matron of honor and Damon Dunagan was best man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annabel Dunagan
Walter Dunagan
Dick Richarda
Bryan Hall
Lordsburg Methodist Church
Mra
Bennie Everette
Damon Dunagan
Horseback Ride Ends With Minor Hip Injury
Mrs Nat Gammon and Mrs June Clegg were riding on Second Street when the horse reared and threw Mrs Gammon. Dr C B Austin said the cut on her right hip was not serious, caused by a sharp stone or glass, and she will be confined briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aw Mra
Nat Gammon
Mra
June Clegg
Second Street
Gammon
C. B. Austin
Correction on equity in exchange property by Leslie F. Moore
An error in last week's ad stated $15.00 equity. actual equity is $15,000 for the 16 room two story stucco apartment with gross income $600 monthly. The owner seeks general merchandise or hardware store and directs inquiries to Path Room 206 Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie F. Moore
Los Angeles
Calif
Local Galveston Couple Announce Arrival of Son
Mr and Mrs Rufus Jones of Galveston Texas announce the arrival of a son named Robert Burns Jones on Saturday August 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus Jones
Galveston
Texas
Robert Burns Jones
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Wethodist Church
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Y Warren Fuller
William Plage
Rainbow Girls
CPS
HOY
Priday
Wednesday Bridge Club
Shemier
Erwin Ewan
Hannah Mae Ewan
Flagstaff State Normal
Prom Sweetwater
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