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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1944
Page
1
Listings for CHRIST CHURCH EPISCOPAL BAPTIST METHODIST NAZARENE ASSEMBLY OF GOD ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH CHURCH OF CHRIST outline pastors, service times, Sunday School and meeting details in La Cruces New Mexico with multiple congregations inviting community participation.
Elbert Jones expects a colt from Brigham in the Quaf hase owned by Bob Cureton. Marlin Hoggett seeks a good horseman to train a Tennessee Walking Horse. Oscar Allen reports a blue gray mare near Lordsburg in need of a digitiop. Lordsburg beat Safford 9 to 8 in a Sunday game. next plays Safford here September 10. Post office hours change with Saturday closure at noon until 8 am Tuesday. no window service or money orders then.
Mrs. Doak Heard receives from Sgt. J. D. Roberson a set of photos from London showing Red Cross read ing room writing room mess hall snack bar and recreation hall for enlisted men. Roberson notes support for bonds and Red Cross aid as vital to the boys in uniform. J. D. has gained weight during three years of service. The American Legion Auxiliary will meet at 8 oclock at Mrs. Katherine Bowman's home on Wednesday September 6.
Relatives and friends gathered at Mrs Bert Hatfield home to celebrate Mrs 5 R Dunagans birthday and reminisce about six gatherings. Guests included Rob Bert Dunagan and family from Blythe California Holmes Dunagan and family Animas Walter Dunagan Lordsburg R H Warnel Animas Minnie Hardin and Bert Hatfield Lordsburg. Dunagan received a bouquet for John B Crowell Bank of Douglas Arizona among other gifts.
Mrs Thelma Ross reports numerous letters from her son Glen an apprentice seaman in the U S Navy at San Diego He writes that his company won the drill flag during a formal parade and that the commanding officer praised the unit for its superb armed drill The company includes many New Mexico boys.
Robert Dunagan, a successful Blythe California businessman, arrived with his wife and two sons to attend his mother’s birthday the following day, a notable local visit for Lordsburg.
Miss Isabel Herndon, integral to Sunshine headquarters of the C P S Co in Fort Worth, arrived in Lordsburg Monday bringing many ideas for making superb foods to eat.
Mrs John T Muir recounts the life of Orlando Smyth born August 31 1838 in New Port Nova Scotia later Shubael Rufus Smith. a Civil War dispatch bearer who became a rancher and stage line leader in Shakespeare and Lordsburg New Mexico He married Mary Lawson Wells in 1873 and helped found the National Mail Transportation Company, facing Apache raids and frontier hardships.
Banker KE M Hrnckley reports Ingen Huett and Montague of Bandera Texas have purchased the Lordsburg and Animas mohair pools again. The deal sets goat hair prices at 66 percent and kid hair at 76 percent, while the animal pool notes a slightly lower rate by one fourth of a cent for both goat and kid hair.
County Extension Agent Paul Hudson writes to producers and employers to offer work for soldiers returning from the fighting fronts. He urges posting available positions so veterans can support themselves and avoid fighting in vain.
Barbara Anne Parker marked her eleventh birthday with a Wednesday afternoon party at home. Guests included Sara McCabe Marine Coursey Joyce Scott Jessie Nelh White Laverne Seck Sylvia Ohwaldt and Augie Parker.
Harriet Ruth Gale was born weighing seven pounds eleven ounces to Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Gale of 6429 Victoria Avenue Los Angeles California. Mother and child are doing very nicely. Information was given to the Chamber of Commerce the day after birth.
Mr and Mrs A A Richards announce their son, Sergeant James F Richards, has been promoted to aerial gunner at Hickman Field Hawaii He serves as side gunner on a B 24 bomber in this notable advancement for a young man.
The Gile Junior College in Thatcher Arizona arranged night classes on Lordsburg High School campus with Superintendent Tom J Mayfield. Classes set for Monday and Wednesday 7 to 10 PM with registration via Mr Marshall N Kuykendall. Representatives from the college and Arizona Airways discussed schedules and hours, praising local cooperation.
Mrs. Marshall Fuller was guest of honor at a Wednesday dinner party hosted by Mrs. H. F Scofield and Mrs. H. H. Bryant at Mrs. Scofield's home. Bridge scores named Mrs. Fuller and Mrs. Marvin Pierce as high scorers. Mrs. Fuller also won a guest prize. Attending were Mesdames Fuller Redford Pierce Koff Bradford Chase and Mrs. I. H. Bryant and Mrs. H. E. Scofield.
The Womans Society of Christian Service will hold its fall opening meeting Friday September 1 at 3 o clock in the home of Mrs Jack Heather with co host Mrs Hi G Rountree. All members urged to attend. Mr and Mrs J Eldon Taylor host a visit from Mrs J E Taylor of Donna Texas.
Mr. Slogeris director of the Commercial Studios at El Paso Texas will hold sittings at the Hotel Hidalgo Sunday Monday and Tuesday September 10 11 and 12 Work taken last month should reach patrons early next week Delays at the El Paso studio are due to manpower Mr Slogeris aims for high standards Christmas pictures must be mailed by October 15 to reach men overseas This is the last setting before that time Contact Eleanor at the Hotel Hidalgo Grill for early time slots.
Henry Fuller of the U S N likely on furlough returns home for a brief break and expresses enthusiasm for his new role in the Navy. The brief item highlights his return and positive sentiment toward his assignment.
Harold Beach brother of the famous Bill Beach serves in the tank battalion at Port Knox Kentucky and writes home to his mother as often as possible.
Leading business houses will close all day Monday September 4 in observance of Labor Day. Customers are advised to complete trading on Saturday as Sunday and Monday are observed with closures.
Mrs Whelma Ross entertained the Music Club last Thursday night with a dinner party at her home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs N A Gammon Mrs and Mrs C B Austin Mrs Emma Scofield and James Sumner.
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