Lordsburg Welcomes Eighth Corps Air Officers for Dedication
Eight corps air officers led by Col. A. Fisher and Lt. Col. Mark Ireland attended the dedication of Lordsburg New Mexico operations building and gas gates. They praised contractor Jack Heather and the city’s cooperation while showcasing air maneuvers before large crowds. Mayor George W Hanner and Chamber of Commerce officials participated in presentations honoring air personnel as the visit highlighted government municipality cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purg
Eighth Corps
U.S. A
A. G. Fisher
Mark L. Ireland
Q. M
Bliss
KS. Johnson
A. J
A. Gerlisher
Ial
Ireland
Fort Samthous
Bert Cosgrove
Tucson
Karrick
Arlene Mitchell
Jack Heather
War Department
Lordsburg
Pew Air Fers
Wilard F. Holt
Lordsburg Chamber of Commerce
Nils 7 Kjellstrom
Desponte
A W. Morningstar
Chamber of Con
Air Corps
George W Hanner
City of
Lee Brown Atwood
Are Chief
Teehmiesl
Harlew Db
Jones, N
Leordeburg
Lordsburg Schools Opened for 1931 32 Term
Lordsburg schools began the 1931 32 term after a Saturday faculty meeting. Vernon O Tolle announced the 1931 32 teaching staff with Summitt School and Wilson School staff led by principals Vernon Arnold and Nancy B Seales respectively. High School bullet includes principal Mary Elizabeth Ily and the teaching team M Bk Davis W C Mearns H G Burhardt. Board members named S M Chase president Leslie Blackburn vice president Jennie Gass clerk and Dr C P Austin with Mrs Ira Conner as trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon O. Yolle
Lordsburg
Vernon O
Tolle Summitt School
Dorothy Mengele
Wilson School
Deborah Crawall
Vernon Arnold
Mesa Kerr
Ima Fairly
Margaret Green
Nancy Chase
Central School
Nancy B. Seales
Ada BB. Coyher
Bess Johnston
Alda Roberts
Margaret Edington
Helen Chase
Winifred Laham
Helen Johnson
Mary Elizabeth Ily
Faye Schiefelbein
Pearl Dahl
Messrs. M. Bk. Davis
W. C. Mearns
H. G. Burhardt
Educatire
M. Chase
Leslie Blackburn
Jennie Gass
C. P. Austin
Ira Conner
Twenty Teachers Chosen For Rural Schools in Co
Hidalgo county schools Superintendent Olivia M Wells announced the selection of twenty teachers for rural schools for the year starting Monday. Listings include District 3 Valedon School principal J Kihan Wright with staff Effie Basa Kimina Fitch Bertha Scofield Louise Watson Patricia Johnston Elva Richardson Margarette Curry and others across Districts 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 14 with various teachers and principals named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olivia M. Wells
Hidalgo County
Valedon
J. Kihan Wright
Effie Basa
Kimina Fitch
Bertha Scofield
Louise Watson
Patricia Johnston
Elva Richardson
Margarette Curry
Steins School
Elizabeth K. Hates
Hodeo
Alice Gosper
Agnes Haddington
Middle
Leta Osborn
Neblett
Capitola Bergen
Wells School
Alta Jarvis Cloud
Cloverdale
L. Dna McCorkle
Box
Mes
D. D. Upshaw
Valley View
Zs Dunlap
Animas Station
Dixie Ellen Gill
Vera A Tyra
Piyas
Walterine Lowe
Family trip reports Arizona New Mexico tour highlights
Mr. and Mrs. A W Morningstar with Dr and Mrs KR Ke traveled September 1 to September 7 visiting Coolidge Dam Roosevelt Dam Apache ge Grand Canyon Petrified Forest Painted Desert Gallup Albuquerque Santa Fe Taos Cimarron Canyon Las Vegas Butte Dam and Elephant Rocks. The journey in Mr Marsalis large car drew praise for the scenery and dining experiences with relatives and local hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Morningstar
KR. Ke. Ravens
Gilbert
Neely Marsalis
Arizona
New Mexico
Coolage
Roosevelt Dam
Coolidge Dam
Apachege
Mormon Lake
Payson
Sam Stewart
John Stewart
Cloverdale
Mr. Morningstar
Flagstaff
Grand Canyon
Arth
Orningstar
Petrified Forest
Painted Desert
Gallup
5. B. Allen
Lordsburg Telephone Company
Gallup Telephone Exchange
Albuquerque
Juneh
Santa Fe
Taos
Don Fernando Hotel
Morningstar
Cimarron Canyon
Las Vegas
Butte Dam
Elephant Rings
Marsalis
Cloverdale Woman Presents Fine Veggies to Liberal Office
Mrs. Mary E. Fulbright of four miles from Cloverdale delivered a box of exceptional vegetables to the Liberal office on Wednesday. The produce included a 12 inch cabbage, seven inch pepper pods, fresh green topped carrots, and Kentucky Wonder yellow snap beans. She grew them on her farm with water drawn from a fifteen foot well. The office extends thanks and wishes for a bountiful harvest this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Fulbright
Cloverdale
Liberal
Force
Farewell Sermon Touches Hearts of Congregation
Rev. WoW. Wilkerson delivered a farewell sermon titled Farewell and Remember to his seven year flock at the Baptist Church. He urged lasting faith in Christ regardless of conditions as a core message. Congregants and guests from Methodist and other churches attended, with music by Mrs. Gas and solo by Miss Evelyn Killebrew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church
Wow. Wilkerson
Wilkerson
Sam WH. Gage
Gas
Two Junction Men File 640 Acre Homesteads
Hubert L Jarvis and Preston D. eight of Junction Texas filed claims in Lordsburg for 6400 acres each in the Animas to Hodeo area near Jack Hoggett. The men and their families intend to settle there and their children will attend the rodeo in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Two Junction
Texas
Hubert L Jarvis
Preston
Junction
Lordsburg
Willard BE. Holt
United Suites
Animas
Hodeo
Jack
District Court Held Here Wednesday in Lordsburg
Hidalgo county clerk reports Judge George W. Hay of Liver City presided in Lordsburg on Wednesday with about three cases heard. Juror names for the October term will be drawn by the judge on Friday, September 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovell
Hidalgo County
George W. Hay
Liver City
Lordsburg
Appointment of Lordsburg Chamber Secretary as NM delegate
Willard F. Flett, secretary of the Lordsburg Chamber of Commerce, received appointment as a delegate for New Mexico to the National Conference of State Aviation Officials held in Cleveland, Ohio. Governor Arthur Seligman of Santa Fe announced the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard F. Flett
Chamber of Commerce of
Lordsburg
New Mexico
National Conference of State
Cleveland
Ohio
Arthur Selg
Man of
Birth of Barbara Anne Named in Bos News
Mrs Aod Mee reports the birth of a daughter named Barbara Anne on Tuesday September 8. Both mother and daughter are reported resting nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aod Mee
BOS
Christian Ane
Barbara Ane
Dourmitores Pull at New Mexico College Dormitories
Both boys and girls dormitories at New Mexico A&M are filling fast with 306 registered and indications point to about 500 enrollment before the week ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Crudes
No Mo
New Mexico Agricultural College
Downey Bridge Club Hosts Meeting With High Scorer Paul Austin
Mrs W G Downey hosted the bridge club on Wednesday with high score awarded to Paul Austin. Refreshments followed the games for Mesdames N A Gannon Glenn L Ross BR EB Ruvens Paul Austin J C B Amos Banks Austin and Karle Kerr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Downey
Paul Austin
N. A. Gannon
Glenn L. Ross
EB. Ruvens
J.C. B. Amos
Banks Austin
Karle Kerr
Sawyer Home Landscaped With New Front Garden
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sawyer has undergone landscaping in recent days. Plants include pfit zey juniper Arizona cypress caton easter pyrocantha corral berry gold japonica and silver japonica. Sandolina and stock border the front walk. Landscaping was done by W. D. Judkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sawyer
W. D. Judkins
Santa Fe National Life Agent Visits City
J. B. Pratt of Albuquerque represents the Santa Fe National Life Insurance Company and is spending time in the area promoting the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Pratt
The
Santa Fe National Life Insurance Company of
Albuquerque
Miss Roth Chase Leaves for Orange School Duty
Miss Roth Chase departed Wednesday for Orange California to begin duties at the local school after a month at home with her parents Mr and Mrs M M Chase. Mrs John W Berry and her niece Mrs Velma Wadley of Pecos Texas visit relatives in Phoenix after Mrs Wadley’s stay with Mrs Berry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roth Chase
Orange
California
Mrs
M. Chase
John W. Berry
Velma Wadley
Pecos
Texas
Phoenix
Lordsburg Reports Record School Enrollment For Year
Lordsburg superintendent Vernon UO Tolle announces a very large enrollment in city schools, likely the largest in the town’s history. He notes strong cooperation from parents teachers pupils and the Board of Education and expects a highly successful year as many teachers attended summer normal school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon UO. Tolle
Lordsburg
Board of Education
Tolle
Lordsburg Legion Post Meeting Called for Monday Night
Lordsburg Post No 3 American Legion holds a meeting Monday night at eight in the law office of A W Morningstar First National Bank building Lordsburg to elect new officers and boost post membership. The post reports twenty paid members and urges ex servicemen to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
American Legion
Plember
A. W. Morningstar
First National Bank
Allex
Lordsburg Post No. 3
Lordsburg Airport Dedication Note From Visiting Colonel
A letter from Mark L Ireland LA Colonel QM thanks Lordsburg Chamber of Commerce and The Secretary for hospitality during the 1991 Lordsburg Airport and Rodeo dedication. He praises community spirit and the homecoming welcome, noting the lasting impression beyond gifts and souvenirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark L
Ireland
World’s Record Set At Lordsburg Rodeo
Harry Hemphill of Pawhuska Oklahoma broke the speed record at the Jabor Day Rodeo in Lordsburg by jumping from a moving car and bulldogging a steer in 5.2 seconds. Hemphill, who has only one leg, achieved the feat Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hemphill
Pawhuska
Oklahoma
Lordsburg
Hemphill
Mrs Brownby Hosts Sunday School Class
Mrs. Brownby entertained her Sunday school class Saturday afternoon with readings, games, and refreshments of apple pie and cocoa for the guests.
Pastor Attends Southwest Conference Meeting
Mins, pastor of the local Methodist Church, attended the Annual Conference of churches in this part of the southwest last week and returned home Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest
Sunday Services and Sermons Preview at Local Church
On Sunday September 1 the church hosts communion and Bible school. Morning service includes a real home coming day with preaching and a 11 A M sermon The Parable of the Talents. Evening service features Jesus Seeking the Lost. Minister Y A Phillips extends a hearty welcome to all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Annual Meeting of Woman's Club Set for Sept 21
The Lordshy Womans Club begins its new fiscal year Monday September 21 with the annual meeting in the Hidalgo Hotel lounge. All members are urged to attend for a special program and social features. Special Committee announces details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordshy Womans Club
Hidalgo Hotel
Three Local Men to Attend State K of P Meeting
RK B Ownby Grand Vice Chancellor of the New Mexico K of P order Fred Laundry and Willard E Holt Grand representatives will attend the Grand meeting in Albuquerque next Monday and Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RK. B. Ownby
The
New Mexico K
Pp. Order
Fred Laundry
Willard E. Holt
Albuquerque
Lordsburg Lions Club Hosts Well Attended Tuesday
The Lordsburg Lions Club meeting drew larger attendance than recent months with many visitors and members. Prof Vernon C. Jones presided, Prof W A Mearns led singing, Leslie Blackburn accompanied on piano, A W Morningstar spoke of his Grand Canyon trip, and local figures including L W Gleason and L Brown attended and were addressed by Brown praising the town’s progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg Lions Club
Vernon C. Jone
W. A. Mearns
Leslie Blackburn
A. W. Morningstar
Grand Canyon
A. Blazer
W. CO. Mearns
L. W. Gleason County
Omfnemfemfemfems
Iis
Con.ty
L. ©. Brown
Vernon, Tolle
Frank McCarthy
Ho Conder
Hoy Evans
J. 1. Pitegerotd
Jesse T. Smith
J. L. Augustine
Willard B. Holt
Pratt
Me. Holt
Hichard Tataeh
O. Ff. Davis
Mr. Brown
Lions
Hollen Hotel Undergoes Repainting and Repairs
The Hollen Hotel on Mailroad Avenue is undergoing a general overhaul inside and outside. Interior cleaning continues and the old lobby is opened. A marquetry door feature will be added with decorations for a first class appearance. A fresh coat of paint is applied to the Up-To-Date Cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollen
Mailroad Avenue
Earl T. Brown Lets Well Contract On Homestead
Earl T. Brown let a contract Tuesday for drilling a well on his homestead south of the Lordsburg airport. The contract was let to Martin and A. W. Seals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl T. Brown
Lordsburg
Martin
A.W. Seals
Lordsburg Labor Day Prize Winners Record Rodeo
Two world records fell at the Lordsburg Labor Day celebration a bulldogging steer from a running board in 5 and 25 seconds by Harry Hemphill and a goat racing on a 50 foot score line by Allen Holder. Prize winners include Calf Prize Bol Lusk Roswell New Mexico and others across multiple events. The terrapin race drew a large crowd and committee member Bill Wakens helped showcase the speed record. The Rodeo committee thanks local businessmen and visitors for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Harry Hemphill
Allen Holder
Amarillo
Texas
Bill Wakens
Roda Committee
Rodeo Committee
Lordeburg
Rally Day Services at Church of Christ September 13 1991
Invitation to Rally Day services at the Church of Christ on Sunday September 13 1991. Includes note about large and small Bible classes and adult class being the largest, encouraging Bible school attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
One Man Killed In Auto Crash Near Deming
Fogene Sweeney was killed and Albert Shelton was badly injured in a late Monday afternoon automobile accident near Deming. Both men were miners from Phirview, New Mexico and employed by Minnie Halla ine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deming
Fogene Sweeney
Albert Shelton
Phirview
New Mexico
Cueto Returns From Tour Reviews U S Road Map
A. Cueto and family have returned from a tour across the United States and abroad. He lauds a United States road map given by W. Holt of the Lidabarg Chamber of Commerce as the best he saw in the states and four countries he traversed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Cueto
United States
WE. Holt
Lidabarg
Missionary Society Tea Hosted by Mrs Hass
Mrs Hass entertained the Missionary society on Wednesday with a devotional study. A wedding shower was given to Mrs Corbell, followed by tea with sandwiches cake and punch served to numerous ladies including Sam Gada Sid Hey Patterson Jim Darley Felix Winslow Claude Young Anderson Marvin Pieres JK Lovett Charles Pence Frank Gorbell Andy Jones and Pauline Rodger. Mrs Lovett will host next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Hass
Missionary Society
Corbell
Sam Gada
Sid. Hey Patterson
Jim Darley
Felix Winslow
Claude Young
Anderson
Marvin Pieres
JK Lovett
Charles Pence
Frank Gorbell
Andy Jones
Mies
Pauline Rodger
B. . Lovett
Werdltiewlay
Methodist Church Opens New Conference Year Services
The pastor returns from the New Mexico Annual Conferences session at Wallenburg Colorado and will report Sunday. Lordeburg and one other Albuquerque District church paid 100 percent on assessments. Morning topic The Vine and the Scenario. evening topic An Oriental Courtship. Friday September 1 Missionary Society reception for local teachers with supper and program led by Mrs Claude Fuller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hfe
Tlhe New Mexico Annual Conferences
Waleenburg
Colorado
Lordeburg
Albuquerque
Missionary Society of the Church
Hotor
Lordstore
Valedon
Claude Fuller
Trendt and Ewing Win First Goat Prizes at Exhibition
K L Trendt and P L Ewing captured the first goat prizes at the Lordei Labor Day show. The event showcased yearling billies and doe kids with Joe Wood and Colman Habb earning the second prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. L. Trendt
P. L. Ewing
KL. Trendt
MM. Ewing
Rma
Lordei
Thesday
Joe Wood
Colman Habb
Billies
Doe
Billy Hide
Passenger train runs two sections to handle peak traffic
J. T. Clayton, Lordsburg agent for the Southern Pacific, reports East bound traffic Friday was strong enough to require two sections of the afternoon train to accommodate the passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Clayton
Lordsburg
Soulhern V Pacific
Three Hidalgo County Men Attend State Game Meeting
Three Hidalgo County men attended a state game meeting, reporting on their experiences and interactions during the event. The account highlights their attendance and the discussions they participated in at the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hidalgo County
Gila National Forest Expands to 2 400 000 Acres
The Gila National Forest increases in size adding acres to become the largest forest in the United States. The report notes headquarters and regional extensions with plans for wildlife regulations. A proposal allows limited deer hunting under specified rules with two permits one being a doe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas A. Beotl
Gila National
Wee
Lends
Tila National Forest
Gila Forest
Gare Forest
United States
Seatt
Certai
Black Canyon
First Mohair Clip Delivered to Local Warehouse
Jack Homwetl of near Hodeo brings the first mohair clip to the Lordsburg Wool and Storehouse on Railroad Avenue. The warehouse, used by the company for slipping potatoes, reports the milestone achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce A
Lordsburg Wool and Ste Thissten Company
Jack Homwetl
Hodeo
Lyman Lt Announces Departure and Gratitude to Hidalgo County
To The People of Hidalgo County Vive and a tall years ago finto this county a stranger country Climate and people ye lies os County Extension Agen cie it to close contact with or ly everyone in the county in Wiel to express my deep ces sion to the people with whom I have worked for their hearty cooperation and wart friendship denied the comenial reip entablished while county an sure they shall continue one of you Lordsburg shall be my hesteie My succeasor C. L. Brown in a fine competent man and will on the work in ever ine fectiveness lack of all in the county their helpful coopera tion and friendship for Me Your fi Lyman Lt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Os County
Agencie
Orly
Wiel
Lordsburg
Hesteie
C. L. Brown
Fi Lyman
Quail Season May Be Lengthened In Three Counties
J E Lovett announced at the Miale Gare protective meeting in Howwell that a petition asks the State Game Commissioners to extend the quail hunting season from November 10 to January in Luna and Hidalgo counties. A northern southern section split for season rules was proposed, and a law to prevent governors from removing a general from office before term expiration was urged. Las Cruces leader Charles Lee was elected State President after a close fight. 265 attended a banquet and dance following a lengthy delegate session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Lovett
Big Horn Game Protective Association
Miale Gare
Howswell
Oae Luna
Hidalgo
Three Homestead Claims Filed in County
Albert Johnson of California C A Williams and Otis Griffin natives of Michigan filed homestead claims in Willard Hall office during the last days. Each plot covers 69 acres. Johnson joined the Liberal burg while Griffis and Williams are World War veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Johnson
California
C. A. Williams
Otis Griffin
Michigan
Willard E. Hall
United States
Mr. Johnson
Griffis and
Williams
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Ordsburg
By W. KE. Holt
L. A. Army Airdrome
Quartermaster Corps
Constructing Quartermaster
Ralph Smith
Barbara Ane Christian
Sawyer
Legion
Chamber of Commerce
Lordsburg, New Mexico
Aree
Mrs. Brownby
Pastoretends Conference
Y. A. Phillps
Woman’s Club
Calf Kefet
Bol Lusk
Roswell
Harold Crosby
Carlehad
Eimer Jones
Midland
Bronk
Breezy Gox
Safford
Leonard Bloodworth
Prescott
Ivan Matter
Pendleton
Oregon
Breezy Cox
Jim Bus
Ler
Clarlen Jone
Hurley Means
Imer Jones
Amarillo,Texas
Elmer Jones
Midland, Texas
Chas, Jones and
Maria Leias
Minnie Hallaine
Soha Mi
Wiley Pull
Lat Keite
U. S
Cueto
Wml
Methodist Cht
Praparic
Gila National Forest
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