Schools Set to Open in September All Districts
County Schools to begin regular year on September 7 with Agnes Edington announcing a special meeting on September 4 at 10 30 am. Board secretary reports five teachers hold A B degrees and one a M A. Edington praises improvements to school buildings for efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iolding
Agnes Edinga
Mber
County Board of Education
Paul E. McCarthy
R. M Reynolds
Robert Mortensen
Virden
New Mexico
Sunset National Highway Association plans convention in Arizona
The Sunset National Highway Association, formed to influence and direct war traffic along the Sunset route, plans a convention here on September 18. A 15 member committee led by Melvin Jensen will organize support from chamber of commerce members, municipal leaders, and business officials from Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and California.
Harphan Bride Lois Bartlett Wed in San Antonio
Bob Harphan returned from San Antonio with his bride former Miss Lois Bartlett after a Sunday morning ceremony at the Me Avenue Methodist church. The bride, a former Fierro pupil who attended State College in Silver City, plans to live in Pinos Altos where Harphan will serve as public school principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harphan
San Tn
Lois Bartlett
Me Avenue Methodist
Fan Antonio
Fierro
Stateee College
Silver City
San Antonio
Hanover
Pinos Altos
Silver Enterprise
Mrs T J Sullivan and Tommie to Del Texas for indefinite stay
Mr and Mrs T J Sullivan and Tommie departed Thursday for Del Rio Texas for an indefinite stay.
Sailors rehearse for US Navy annual show in San Diego
Sailors of the US Navy rehearse for their annual show entitled Up Teasers of 1937 in San Diego California. Frank Wisenberg and Les W Lappman assist their mate in dressing for the production with midshipmen and gobs performing. All cast are enlisted men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wisenberg
Les W Lappman
Senberg
San Diego
Calif
Strange contour patterns seen from aircraft over farms
Sky travelers report strange land designs formed by contour farming. The Soil Conservation Service explains the curves wind around slopes and each furrow is level to trap rainwater and prevent soil erosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Conservation Service
A Fine Experience with Hardin-Simmons Cowboy Band
Bobby Williams has returned from a trip through Mexico with the Hardin-Simmons Cowboy band. They will practice in Abilene then tour Will Roger's Monument at Pike's Peak for a week before returning to college. Williams, an expert Euphonium player, travels with the famous group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Williams
Republic of Mexico
Mexico City
Abilene
Will Roger
Pike’s Peak
Bobby
Vacation in El Paso Observes Southern Republic Areas
Miss Eleanor O'Meara county health nurse led a group including Miss Opal Lee Forrester Miss Consula Baca and Miss Dorothy McCoy on a weekend trip to El Paso They toured interesting sites crossed the river and learned about the southern republics all returning Monday morning they were very pleased with the vacation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor O'Meara
Opal Lee Forrester
Grant County
Consula Baca
Luna County
Dorothy McCoy
Kansas City
Missouri
el Paso
Republic
Lester Weaver’s Peaches Impress Red Rock Chamber
Lester Weaver displayed peach samples at the Red Rock Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, earning praise for the quality of his fruit. The event highlighted Weaver’s success in growing fine peaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Weaver
Red Rock
Chamber of Commerce
Sermons This Sunday At Church Of Christ
The Church of Christ announces sermons by minister J. I. Brimberry. Sunday schedule includes an 11:00 a.m. service titled Work, For The Night Is Coming The Dignity Of Labor and an 8:00 p.m. service on Life's Chief Danger. Attend both if possible especially the evening message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. B
Church of Christ Lesson Night Sees Strong Attendance
Twenty eight present at Cc E last Sunday evening with strong participation. Next Sunday’s lesson titled School Days led by Mary Francis Broun. All are urged to come on time at 7 p m for the Sunday evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc. E
Mary Francis Broun
Church of Christ
Mrs. Jane Fielder Visits Phoenix After Indiana trip
Mrs. Jane Fielder wife of the late District Attorney and Miss Soe Stephens two Phoenix teachers arrived Tuesday with Mrs. Fielder’s sister and an elderly relative. They had been in Indiana for their mother's last illness and return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Fielder
Soe Stephens
Phoenix
Indiana
Fielder
Misses Loree Kent and Martha Shipe Return Home
Loree Kent and Martha Shipe, teachers in Lordsburg schools, arrived Monday from Las Cruces and are at home at Mrs. Walter Dunagan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loree Kent
Martha Shipe
Lordsburg
Las Cruces
Walter Dunagan
Immigration Inspectors Get Deserved Promotions
Marcus Neely chief immigration inspector for the Lordsburg area receives a promotion to the El Paso district as immigration inspector and naturalization examiner. He leaves the gun behind and heads an El Paso immigration office, in service since 1931. Mrs Neely will join him mid month. Inspector Elmer F Hole moves to Deming after proving efficiency here. The notice salutes the promotions and notes their departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Neely
Lordsburg
el Paso
Neely
Elmer F. Hole
Deming
Inspector Hole
Navy officer corrects Lordsburg Liberal title mix up
Lieut Chester B Adams US Naval Reserve asks Lordsburg Liberal to printed his proper rank as Lieutenant rather than Ensign or Captain. He notes 20 years ago he was an Ensign and praises the commission work. Adams and his family have moved to Lordsburg and reside in Smith Pon apartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Holt
Lordsburg Liberal
Animas Camp
Co. Adams
USNR
US Naval Reserve
Lordsburg
Navy
Army
Chester 8
Adams
USS Naval Reserve
Smith-Pon
Lovett and Gibson in Lordsburg reminisce about frontier life
A P Lovett of Stevens County Texas and WN Gibson formerly of the O K Bar ranch on the Animas are praised for helping civilize the west. The author recalls meeting them in Lordsburg New Mexico last month and notes Lovett still ranches in the Animas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
New Mexico
P. Lovett
Animas
Stevens County
Texas
WN. Gibson
Strawn Texas
O. K. Bar
Lovett
Lovett and
Gibson
West
M. King
Western Livestock Journal
Los Angeles
Mrs Earle Kerr and son visit Lordsburg friends
Mrs Earle Kerr and her son Jack arrived from Santa Fe on Wednesday to spend a week with Lordsburg friends. Jack has gained recognition after appearing in the Los Angeles Times photogravure section and was paid for his posing, a notable compliment amid many UC students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle Kerr
Jack
Santa Fe
Lordsburg
Los Angeles Times
Mavericks To Play First Football Game Sept 25
Lordsburg Public Schools plan a renewed enrollment surge with projected 1000 pupils. Three new teachers join to ease crowding as the Mavericks prep for a Sept 25 game against Las Cruces and relocate the football field with new lights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mavericks
Lordsburg
Pootall
Wedne Cay
Las Cruces
Valley City
Septem
Mining Pioneer Charles Colbath Dies Suddenly
Community in Lordsburg mourns Charles M. Colbath a longtime mining man and rancher who died early Friday after acute indigestion. He had planned mining deals with W. T. Burns near the Burns ranch and left behind a mother and daughter in San Antonio. His burial body was sent there, and residents sent wreaths in tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Colbath
W. T. Burns
Burns
San Antonio
Texas
Lordsburg
Society Notes Hostess Mrs M Metnnis Entertains
Mrs M Metnnis hosted the club on Tuesday serving refreshments to Mesdames A L Green, M Chase, G C G Trimble, H L Scofield, F P F Singer, Bryan Hall, J E Allen, Charles Puller and the hostess. Guests included Mar Felix Jones and Misses Alice Jones and Dorothy Singer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P M. Metnnis
Mesdames
A. L. Green
M. Chase
GCG
W. Trimble
H. L. Scofield
FPF
H. Singer
Bryan Hall
J. E. Allen
Charles Puller
Mar. Felix Jones
Alice Jones
Dorothy Singer
Giant Watermelons from Lordsburg Ranch Preview
The Chamber of Commerce and Lordsburg Liberal thank Barney Wood for giant watermelons delivered last week from his ranch 25 miles south of Lordsburg. The melons measure 50 inches in circumference and were described as delicious. This has been a multi year custom and is highly appreciated by the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce and
Lordsburg
Barney Wood
Mr. Wood
Methodist Church Announces Sunday Services
Pastor Rev. Bryan Hall leads worship at 11 a.m with the subject Teachers, builders Of A Nation. Church School at 9:45 a.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Prayer service 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Families Headed to Santa Monica on Vacation Trip
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Washburn with two daughters and Mr. and Mrs. George Matkin with two daughters, all from El Paso, were in town Saturday en route to Santa Monica California for a vacation. Washburn is Gateway Hotel manager and Matkin is vice-president of State National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Washburn
George Matkin
el Paso
Santa Monica
California
Mr. Washburn
Gateway Hotel
Mr. Matkin
State National Bank
Card of Thanks for sympathy and help
We express gratitude to those who offered kindness and sympathy during our loss. Mrs. D. C. McMeans Lucile McMeans Clinton McMeans Ora Welty Edna Gillis W. O. McMeans
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. D. C. McMeans
Lucile McMeans
Clinton McMeans
Ora Welty
Edna Gillis
W.O. McMeans
Books Donated to Lordsburg Hidalgo Library From State Service
The Lordsburg Hidalgo Library received a collection from the New Mexico State Library Extension Service. Titles include Women Must Work and Murder On The Mountain among many others. Also received are Health Digest and The Mining Journal donations by Miss Ima Fairly and J. B Poster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg-Hidalgo
New Mexico
Yukon Trail
Snows Mountain
Roberta
American Flaggs
the Mining Journal
J. B
Miss Ima
Venezuelan airships visit port for air mail service
Sergeant W V Apple reports two Lockhead-Electa airships in port Wednesday night. The ships resemble Amelia Earhart's craft and are bound for Venezuela for air mail work. E C McLeod, test pilot, and J Carter piloted the ships, with Venezuelan air service representatives aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. V. Apple
Amelia Earhart
Venzuela
E. C. McLeod
Lockhead Company
J. ©. Carter
Venzuelan Air Service
Famous aviatrix Genivive Savage dies in Presidio crash plot
Mrs Genivive Savage, famed woman flier, arrived at 445 pm on August 26 and planned to attend the Cleveland air races. Her husband Major Charles M Savage of Rockwell Field California reported her ship a Ryan sport model. The crash near Presidio across the Mexican border ended her flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genivive Savage
el Paso
Presidio
Cleveland
Health Dept Plans New Mill Ordinance for Lordsburg
The Hidalgo Grant Luna district health office urges Lordsburg adopt the standard milk ordinance now in effect in Silver City and Deming. It requires proper grading and placing grade evidence on bottle caps, proper production, cooling to zero degrees, and monthly milk sampling to verify grade. Restaurant milk must come from individual bottles to prevent dilution and contamination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Health Department
Hidalgo
Grant and Luna
Lordsburg
Siiver City
Deming
State Department of Public Health
State Health Department
Oldsmobile Opens New Customer Driveway at Lansing Plant
The Lansing Oldsmobile plant unveils a new one story driveway building 85 by 250 feet with brick and steel construction. It provides a modern reception area and storage for 60 cars, handling 26 to 70 customer deliveries daily and 12 000 to 14 000 annually, directed by Frank J. Dwyer a longtime contact for Oldsmobile customers and dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Oldsmobile
Frank J. Dwyer
Dwyer
First Lions Luncheon Set for September 14
The Lions club will hold its first luncheon in the Hidalgo lounge on Tuesday September 14. President J L Augustide urges all Lions to attend and arrive on time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Hidalgo Lounge
J. L. Auguatide
Around Here Hubert G. Hunter in Lordsburg visit
El Paso Times columnist Hubert G. Hunter, with his son Charles, toured Lordsburg for observations as he continues to mine material from mining towns across Arizona for his famed column. The writer notes Hunter’s ample material and sharp eye for local character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert G. Hunter
el Paso Times
Charles
Lordsburg
Arizona
Deming links in El Paso society noted
Mr and Mrs Heinie Rosch and two children with Mrs Rosch's mother Mrs V B Hillis visited El Paso Thursday en route from a delightful Pacific coast vacation. Heinie, a Deming boy now serves as treasurer and collector of El Paso county, and Mrs Rosch is a leading El Paso society figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heinie Rosch
Rosch
V. 8. Hillis
Pacific Coast
Heinie
Deming
el Paso
Noted Guests Visit Lordsburg Friends
Dr. and Mrs. R. E. Dickinson of Clovis and Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Menger of Alamogordo greeted Lordsburg friends Friday. Dr. Dickinson is pastor of the Clovis Methodist church and Mr. Menger is a prominent Alamogordo businessman. Mrs. Menger is Anita Dickinson, a popular former local teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Dickinson
Clovis
Irvin Menger
Alamogordo
Lordsburg
Dickinson
Chuch
Menger
Anita Dickinson
New Duplex Apartments Finished At Banner Mining Site
The Heather duplex apartments are completed and occupied by Mr and Mrs Leo Cohen and Mr and Mrs Davis of the Banner Mining Company. They feature electric cooking refrigeration and water heating with two heater water fireplaces and options for gas wood or coal heating. The rock wool lined building is nearly air cooled and the writer hopes Lordsburg would have twenty similar duplex rentals for occupants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Cohen
Davis
Banner Mining Company
Lordsburg
4-H Encampment Sends Local 4-Hers to Las Cruces
County Agent Harlan Black led Miss Nell Tyler Valley View Miss Margery Nelson Virden Miss Dorothy McInnis Lordsburg Lawrence Smith Virden and Sterling Brown Lordsburg to the 4-H encampment in Las Cruces this week. The group will return today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Black
Las Cruces
Nell Tyler
Valley View
Margery Nelson
Virden
Dorothy McInnis
Lordspurg
Lawrence Smith
Sterling Brown
Lordsburg
Missionary program at W M U meeting at Baptist church
The W M U met at the Baptist church this week for a program promoting State Missions. The next gathering is planned for next Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. David Capps’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
David Capps
Aetna Agent Attends Dinner Guests in Hidalgo Grill
Special agent J Neville of Aetna Insurance Company Albuquerque stayed several days here. On Wednesday evening he dined with Attorney Thomas R Taggart and Mise Lo Ree Kent at the Hidalgo Grill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Neville
Aetna Insurance Company of
Albuquerque
Hidalgo Grill
Thomas R. Taggart
Mise Lo Ree Kent
Mary Josephine DeMoss Home for Vacation Visit
Miss Mary Josephine DeMoss returns to her home town for a vacation before entering Stanford as a senior. She has been at Stanford University doing special work during the summer months and is another of our S. H. S. girls who has made the hometown proud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Josephine DeMoss
Stanford University
Stanford
Mary Josephine
Parker Family Visit To Augustine Household
Mr and Mrs Alvin Parker and their daughter Barbara Ann of Santa Rita are visiting Mrs Parker's parents Mr and Mrs J L Augustine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Parker
Barbara Ann
Santa Rita
Mrs. Parker
J L. Augustine
Spanish Style Foster Office Building Rising in Town
Contractor Jack Heather began a fine Spanish style office building for J B Poster to replace the old adobe structure behind the First National Bank. Foundation laid, awaiting rapid progress with air cooled hollow core construction, ornate battlement front, central reception for north and south office suites, gas piping and attractive fixtures. Completion expected in about thirty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Heather
J. B. Poster
First National Hank
Piggly Wiggly Market Receives Makeover in Lordsburg
Dave Capps, the butcher at Piggly Wiggly Market, announces a full upgrade to the store. The meat cases and rear refrigerator have fresh white paint with black trim, and the barbecue beef electric cook and cash register match the new décor as part of an effort to make Lordsburg a more attractive city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Capps
Piggly Wiggly
Dave
Lordsburg
New Lordsburg Port Cards from Local Variety Store
The Variety Store received Lordsburg post cards featuring Central School with a green lawn, the Lordsburg airport, and a street view on Fallroad Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Central School
New Mexico Students Funded to Return to College
As part of the Agricultural Conservation Program ACP mapping effort 100 New Mexico youths received financial support to continue their college studies Most previously trained in engineering they will advance their education toward degrees The ACP mapped about 600000 acres in New Mexico for 1936 compliance baselined by state colleges UNM and NM School of Mines teams led by Franklin Yeutter with district engineers and crews who camped in the field and kept strict frugal living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Extension Rerview
New Mexico
Malt Lake City
State College, University of New Mexico At
Albuquerque
State School of Mines
Gbocorro
Franklin Yeutter
Harvard College
El Centro Residents Host Luncheon Guests
Mr and Mrs Eugene Williams of El Centro hosted a luncheon for their daughter Mary and son Harold with L L Odle and family. The host remarks on the Odle family as good neighbors and recalls camping on the ground now occupied by Odle as Green and White Camp and a Western Auto store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Williams
Mary
Harold
el Centro
L. L. Odle
Odle
William
EB Centro
Williams
Western Auto Supply
Talavera Carmona Bride-To-Be Louie Carmona Plans Honeymoon
Next Sunday Miss Cuca Talavera will wed Louie Carmona of the Hidalgo Grill staff. A ball follows at the Palador Pavilion with the wedding march at 8 30 p m. The groom is an alumnus of L H 8 and the couple will reside in Lordsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuca Talavera
Louie Carmona
Hidalgo Grill
Palador
Lordsburg
Warren Fuller to Visit from University of Texas
Warren Fuller will arrive tonight for a ten day visit with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Claude C. Puller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Fuller
University of Texas
Claude C. Puller
Messrs Gam Gass and B B Ware Visit El Paso
Messrs Gam Gass and B B Ware were visitors in El Paso on Wednesday, stopping briefly to meet local contacts and discuss ongoing business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Gam Gass and
B. B. Ware
Fl Paso
William O Russell Southern Pacific agent found dead at Rodeo
William O Russell long time Southern Pacific agent at Rodeo was found dead in his room Tuesday morning. He had been with the company about 15 years and died suddenly after turning on a radio. coroner found death due to natural causes. His wife and daughter were away in Alvin, Texas. Officials praised his faithful service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William O. Russell
Southern Pacific
Rodeo
Mr. Russell
Alvin
Texas
Louis
Parr
Justice of the Peace
T. E. McCarty
Porter and Ames
Douglas
Russell
The
Douglas Dispatch
Visitors from Cureton Family in Lordsburg
Mr and Mrs Gorge Cureton and their children James Robert and Miss Dorothy were visitors in Lordsburg Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorge Cureton
James
Robert
Miss Dorothy
Lordsburg
Governor Urges Careful Driving In School Zones
Governor Tingley urged careful driving as schools reopen state wide. He called for motorists to form a “committee of one” for safety, especially with buses and children in rural and city streets. State police will patrol school zones and enforce slow signs during noon and afternoon dismissals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tingoles
Tingley
Unat
New Mexico
Birthday party for Barbara Ann Parker's fourth birthday
Mrs. J. L. Augustine hosted a Wednesday morning party for granddaughter Barbara Ann Parker to celebrate her fourth birthday. Guests included Henry Hall Dorothy Lundgren Terry Orider Mark Bowman Helen Ann Sonny Hall Laverne Scott Joe Smith John Muir Rex Kipp and others. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served and gifts were given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Augustine
Little Friends
Barbara Ann Parker
Henry Hall
Dorothy Lundgren
Terry Orider
Mark Bowman
Helen Ann
Sonny Hall
Laverne Scott
Joe Smith
John Muir
Rex Kipp
Visit by Mrs. Miller and party to Nogales relatives
Mr Prank Meyer hosts Mrs J Cloyd Miller her mother Mrs Pannie Sloan and Jane Miller of Playa del Rey California visiting Monday. The women travel to Nogales to visit relatives. Mrs Sloan and Jane head to California while Mrs Miller and her mother return to Lordsburg. Mrs Sloan teaches in Los Angeles city schools. Last year the Millers visited Mrs Sloan at her oceanfront home in Playa del Rey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prank Meyer
J. Cloyd Miller
Pannie Sloan
Jane
Playa del Rey
California
Nogales
Mies. Miller
Lordsburg
Sloan
Los Angeles
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W. L. Hammerand
Winnie Laham
Gladys Bivens
Ina Plager
Katherine Snyder
Katherine Richards
Mary Lee Fairley
Effie Bass
Neblett
Steins
Alice Casper
Katie Hall
Cloverdale
Lorena Richards
National Highway Association
Initation
New Mex
Bob Harphan
J. I. Brimberry
C. E
Ber 25
Beth Ball
Madeline Fitch
Olive Harper
Thelma Ross
James A. White
Kent
Charles Colbath
N. & T. Club
Health Dept
First Lions
Foster Office
New Lordsburg
Talavera
Carmona
Elliott Vincent
New Orleans
Donna Dae
Chicago
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