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Lordsburg Liberal

Location

Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1941

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Lordsburg to Host 9 S W District Teachers Meet

Southwestern New Mexico Educational Association plans the annual session on Friday October 3 with about 400 to 500 teachers expected. The event will be held at Lordsburg School and Central School with a tea at the Women’s Club and a football game between the Mavericks and the High School. Dr Townsend will conduct workshops on guidance and curriculum. his wife Mrs Townsend will lead reading support. John L Larkin of Tularosa NM will preside as association president.

Southwestern Mary Lee Fairly Womans Club Mavericks Cornell University Stanford University College of Education Butler University Townsend San Jose College California Southwest New Mexico Southwestern New Mexico Educational Association John L. Larkin Tularosa New Mexico

Sisters In Auto Crash Return Home From California

W. P. Johnson and Mr. Davis of Little Rock were returning to their home in California when their car collided with two sisters Madge Daniels of Little Rock and Mrs. Tukaska of Oakland, California. They suffered numerous wounds with Mrs. Johnson sustaining fractured ribs and a pelvis fracture. The cause of the accident was a blowout.

Methodist Church Service and Events Schedule

The record notes worship at 9 45 a m Sunday with 11 a m league and evening service at 1 p m practice. A warm welcome is extended at the Methodist church on Wednesday.

Methodist Church

Church rally day at Keer Fifth and Pyramid streets

The Church of Christ on Keer Fifth and Pyramid streets schedules rally day at 10:00 a m with minister Percy J Krewson. Services follow at 11:00 a m presenting Why Rally Day and a 7 p m meeting with 8 p m services The Last Great Black er meeting is planned for Wednesday at 8 p m.

Church OF Christ Keer Fifth and Pyramid Percy J. Krewson People’s Meeting

Baptist Church Service Times and Union Meeting Info

ARS) BAPTIST CHURCH Maul 11 Elmore Pastor WY School meets at 10 a.m. Hing service at 11 a.m. Union meets at 7 p.m. Hing service at 8 p.m. Service Wednesday night.

ARS) Baptist Church Maul Elmore Union

Nazarene Church Weekly Services Schedule

The notice lists Sunday worship at 9:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. with youth services at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, and Wednesday prayer and praise sessions at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Pastor Paul Simpson leads the church activities.

Pen OF the Nazarene Paul Simpson

Bembly of God Church Services Announced

Idle welcome awaits you at the Assembly of God Church with Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 11 a m and evening service at 7 30 p m Attendees are reminded of services Tuesday and Friday at 7 30 p m H Clark returns home from Bayard over the weekend and hospital visit.

Assembly of God Church Clark Bayard

Rally Day at Church of Christ Program Highlights

The Bible School of the Church of Christ will observe Rally Day Sunday with a Bible drill and song by the primary class. The Juniors will present Scripture verses and song followed by a duet by Marilyn Fairly and Jim Ewing. Pred Ewing plays a trumpet solo and J. D. Atkinson gives a talk.

Bible School of the Church of Christ Marilyn Fairly Jim Ewing Pred Ewing J. D. Atkinson

Lordsburg Wins Cup In Southwestern New Mexico Golf Tour

The Southwestern New Mexico Golf Association held its tournament in Lordsburg on Sunday September 7 with 64 entrants. Lordsburg now holds the cup after winning three titles, Deming has two, and Ft. Bayard and Hurley each one. The cup moves to the next host city for two weeks, then to Hurley for another event, with the winner taking the cup home for the two weeks.

New Mexico Lordsburg Deming Silver City Ft. Bayard Hurley

Roosevelt President’s Mother Dies Certificate of Merit Given

Mrs Sara Delano Roosevelt dies and a Certificate of Merit signed by her is given to Willard E Holt of the Chamber of Commerce. The certificate honors Holt for a snapshot he made of Alice Jones Wayne in the Hotel Hidalgo patio winning first prize in a national photo contest with 250 000 entries. The certificate lists Emily Post Lowell Thomas Hiram Percy Maxim Kenneth W Williams and others.

Sara Delano Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt Willard E Holt Chamber of Commerce Roosevelt Hotel Hidalgo Patio Alice Jones Wayne Alice Emily Post Lowell Thomas Hiram Percy Maxim Kenneth W. Williams Eastman Kodak Company

Last Minute Advice for Window Darkness from Claude Sanders

Claude Sanders from Aircraft Warden suggests using cheap black roofing felt stretched over windows and secured with thumb tacks to achieve a complete blackout. He notes electricity may be shut off in many buildings, but the felt could be used if lights stay on.

Claude Sanders Mr. Sanders

Visit to HaChita Residents and CCC Camp Growth

Mr and Mrs John T Muir and Mrs Rose Powers visited in Ha chita Sunday. The CCC camp there was increased Saturday from 20 to 50 men.

John T. Muir Rose Powers Hachita CCC

Palace Theatre Manager Sends $30 to Soldiers Fund

Mrs. 8. E. Allen, manager of the Palace Theatre, has contributed $30 to the Soldiers' Entertainment Fund. The fund, raised by private contributions and theater management gifts, will be sent from Denver to New York for distribution among enlisted men of the United States Army.

8. E. Allen Palace Theatre Soldiers’ Entertainment Fund Moving Picture Industry United States Allen Denver New York United States Army

Magazines Unearthed Show 1907 and 1909 Era Trends

Rev Joe Emanuel brought to the Chamber of Commerce a January 2 1909 Saturday Evening Post copy and a October 1907 Wicks Magazine finding them in the Silver City Methodist basement. Rev H L McAlester handed them over noting stark differences in type illustrations and crude early motor buggy ads priced at $600. The discovery highlights progress in editorial management and printing over three decades.

Joe Emanuel Chamber of Commerce Saturday Evening Post Wicks H. L. McAlester Methodist Silver City Methodist Church Wicks Magazine

New Mexico Blackout Schedule Issued for Climate Resources

Mayor Ernest J Short received a telegram from Captain Fay Guthrie State Coordinator for the blackout outlining broadcast times for KGGM 8 to 8 40 and 9 30 to 9 45 and 10 to end. KVSF Santa Fe follows the same schedule while KOB Albuquerque airs 9 to 9 15 and 10 15 to 10 30 with an on site running account from the office via telephone and shortwave radio to communities and planes.

Ernest J. Short Fay Guthrie New Mexico KGGM Kvsf Santa Fe KOB Albuquerque

Altuna-Fierro Wedding in Local Court Ceremony

Probate Judge P W Wilson performed the 1 15 p m Saturday ceremony uniting Arthur Altuna chief clerk of Hotel Hidalgo and Marian Fierro a L H S graduate The couple to travel to Mexico City for a two week honeymoon with Petra Estrada and Ramon Renteria as witnesses and many friends sending congratulations.

P. W. Wilson Court House Arthur Altuna Hotel Hidalgo Marian Fierro L. H Petra Estrada Ramon Renteria Altuna Mexico City

Army Private Hughie Sullivan on Fifteen Day Leave

Hughie Sullivan PFC at Fort Ord California is home on a fifteen day leave. He spends part of the time with his father Walter Sullivan in Deming. Sullivan says army life agrees with him and he has gained twenty five pounds already.

Hughie Sullivan Ft. Ord California Walter Sulivan Deming Hughie

Birthday Party for Patsy Crouch at Scofield Home

Patsy Crouch celebrated her fourth birthday Tuesday at her grandparents Mr and Mrs H L Scofield home. Pink and white decorations graced the party with bubble pipes for boys and doll sets for girls. Patsy received many gifts as Col Holt photographed the group. several mothers and relatives attended.

Patsy Crouch H. L. Scofield Patay Col. Holt Billy Short Jimmie Dick Baxter Lynette Lewis Laura Jane McCoy Roy Melugin Mary Lou Brown Pat Hill Kenneth Mearns Lena Gail Barber Merilyn Hood Jimmie Lankford Frances Heldt Eddie Baron Jane Chase Betsy Smith Joyce Poindexter Joe Emanuel Patsy Bertha Scofield Mesdames Lewis Baxter Baron Barber Mearns Melugin McCoy

Marriage Announced for Eugenia Richards and Garrett Barnes

Eugenia Richards reveals she wed Garrett L. Barnes of Crystal City Texas over a year ago on August 17. Daughter of A A Richards she kept the marriage secret due to employment matters with R M Reynolds. She is Past Worthy Advisor of the Rainbow Girls and well known in Lordsburg.

Eugenia Richards Garrett L. Barnes Crystal City Texas Barnes A. A. Richards R. M. Reynolds Rainbow Girls Lordsburg

Delta Kappa Gamma Chapter Theta Meeting at Apache Arizona

Delta Kappa Gamma Chapter Theta met with Miss Winnifred Lahan in Apache Arizona Tuesday evening. Present were Exa Barton Bess Johnston Nancy and Helen Chase Margaret Fuller Ima Fairly Kathryn Richards and Mrs Mary Lee Fairly. Refreshments of chicken sandwiches stuffed celery pickles cake and coffee were served to a hungry crowd of young women.

Delta Kappa Gamma Winnifred Lahan Apache Arizona Exa Barton Bess Johnston Nancy Helen Chase Margaret Fuller Ima Fairly Kathryn Richards Mary Lee Fairly

Off to College Dorothy MelInnis Enrolls at Colorado Woman's College

Miss Dorothy MelInnis begins her college year at Colorado Woman's College in Denver. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. M. MelInnis, drove her to the city and helped her settle in over the weekend at Box 23 C. W. C.

Dorothy MelInnis Colorado Woman’s College Denver Box 23 P. M. Melnnis

New Mexico blackout plan urged by police and governor

Chief of Police C A Conner reported a general committee meeting voted to require all automobiles to dim lights during an all blackout and pull to the curb until the all-clear whistle. Governor John E Miles ordered entry ports to warn motor tourists and service stations to help visitors comply with the blackout.

C. A. Conner General Committee John E. Miles New Mexico

Mrs Krewson to Return from California Trip

Percy EF Krewson a minister will travel to California next week to bring home Mrs Krewson who has been ill all summer. She went to Long Beach for vacation in June and required medical care after a serious illness and an operation.

Percy EF. Krewson Church of Christ California

Lordsburg Band Seeks Public Support for Uniform Drive

The Lordsburg band, serving as city representatives, asks citizens to back a two week fund drive to buy new uniforms. Bids for uniforms are being taken with contact to Mr Mayfield before September 15.

Lordsburg Mayfield

Fast Steppers From Lordsburg Headed To New Mexico Futurity

Claude Sanders sends two two year olds Tidy Music and Sealeggy to the New Mexico Futurity at the State Fair. They race in the sixth on the fair's seventh day September 27 with Jockey B Neal aboard. Trainer Anderson travels to Albuquerque with the colts and Neal.

Claude Sanders New Mexico Tidy Music Sealeggy Agua Caliente B. Neal Neal Claude Anderson Albuquerque

Southwest Trip to Chiricahua Monument Delights Guests

Mrs Sam Killebrew and Mrs G H Harding with Miss Marjorie Fairly as chauffeur drove to Chiricahua National Monument on Tuesday. The outing delighted the guests especially Mrs Harding on her first visit to the southwest.

Mra Sam Killebrew Mra. G. H. Harding Miss Marjorie Chiricahua National Monument Mra. Harding

Fairly Reports Heavy Cornacian Grapes Harvest

P. J. Fairly finishes picking grapes from his home arbor with 220 pounds of Cornacian fruit set aside for sale or use. He notes a new enemy this year, a green leaf hopper that resists all chemical remedies.

P. J. Fairly Mr. Fairly

States and the Defense Program broadcast alert

CBS will air The States and the Defense Program on Saturday evening September 13 from 7 15 to 7 46 Mountain Standard Time. Governor Lehman will speak from New York Governor Dixon from Alabama Governor Stansen from Minnesota and Governor Olson from California.

Columbia Broadcasting System Lehman New York Dixon Alabama Stansen Minnesota Olson California

Texas Visitors Visit Rev Emanuel Family

Mrs. Sarah Emanuel of Jacksboro Texas mother of Rev Joe Emanuel Mrs N B Newsom of Brownwood Texas and two cousins Mr and Mrs Buck Stone of Olney Texas arrived Tuesday afternoon to visit Rev and Mrs Joe Emanuel They all left Thursday except Mrs Emanuel who will remain a month or so visiting her son's family

Sarah Emanuel Jacksboro Texas Joe Emanuel N. B. Newsom Brownwood Buck Stone Olney Emanuel

Melanias See Thirty Three State Plates On Trip To Denver

While taking their daughter to college in Denver Mr and Mrs P M Melania noted thirty three state name plates on cars along the route. The sight underscores how America moves by car.

Denver P. M. Melania America

Lions Club first meeting sets informal agenda and reports

The Lions Club held its first meeting under President Joe Emanuel with a report from ex President Tom J Mayfield who attended the New Orleans International meeting and Hobbs State Convention. Mayfield cited talks by James G Gardiner on Britain US ties and James R Young on The Far East In Turmoil while outlining convention highlights and future district leadership.

Lions Club Lion Joe Emanuel Lion Tom J. Mayfield New Orlean Emanuel Hobbs Lion Mayfield James G. Gardiner Ontario Dominion of Canada Great Britain United States George Washington Washington James R. Young New York City Far East Mr. Young Japan China Young International Crain

Luna Possemen Scheduled for Roping Match in Lordsburg

Secretary Claude Sanders of the Ranchero de Hidalgo announces Luna County Possemen will visit Lordsburg Sunday September 14 at Bright's Arena. The two o'clock match roping event invites the public to attend and watch as the posse and local participants compete.

Claude Sanders Rancheroy de Hidalgo Luna County Sheriff's Posse Luna County Lordsburg Ia Bright

Wednesday Bridge Club Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Clayton

Mrs Tom Clayton entertained the Wednesday Bridge Club with a luncheon. Attendees included Mrs Allen, Mrs Austin, Mrs Ruvens, Mrs Gammon, Mrs Rolfe, Mrs Short, Mrs Winters, and the hostess.

Tom Clayton Bridge Club Mra BE. Allen C. B. Austin FE. Ruvens N. A. Gammon Harold Rolfe EF. J. Short FP. W. Winters

Visiting Alderwoman Hill Guests of Hill Home

Mrs. John Edward Hill of Wickenburg Arizona hosts Alder man Albert Hill and nieces Mrs. Eunice Mahan and Mrs. Evelyn Galaspy of Phoenix. Mrs. Galaspy’s husband died in the Grand Coulee Dam construction accident in Washington state.

John Edward Hill Wickenburg Arizona Albert Hill Eunice Mahan Evelyn Galaspy Phoenix Arizon Hill

Lordsburg Womans Club Annual Luncheon Set

The Lordsburg Womans Club will hold its annual luncheon at the Hidalgo Hotel on Monday September 15 at 1 p m. Reservations must be made by Saturday September 13 with Mrs. C B Austin or Mrs. R E Buvens.

Lordsburg Womans Club Hidalgo Hotel C. B. Austin R. E. Buvens

Family Air Trip to Texas and New Mexico

Attorney Forrest Sanders travels to Nashville to visit his mother and relatives while Mrs Sanders heads to Raton to visit her mother. They depart for El Paso on Friday and will sail from there.

Forrest Sanders Nashville

Wednesday Sewing Club Hosts Members and Guests

The Wednesday Sewing Club met with Mrs. Peter Chase this week. Present were Mesdames Harry Chase Allen Hood L B Robinson Crawford Mearns Tom Mayfield and others. Guests included Mrs. 8 M Chase and Mrs. Elbert Coursey.

Peter Chase Mesdames Harry Chase Allen Hood L. B. Robinson Crawford Mearns Tom Mayfield 8. M. Chase Elbert Coursey

Fuller enlists in Air Corps goes to Lowry Field Denver

Warren Fuller joined the Air Corps and reported for duty at Lowry Field Denver yesterday. His parents Mr and Mrs Claude Fuller and Mr and Mrs George Wood accompanied him to Denver. They left early Tuesday and plan to stay about two weeks with part of that time visiting a cousin of Mrs Fuller in Del Norte Colorado.

Warren Fuller Air Corp Lowry Field Denver Claude Fuller George Wood Fuller Wood Fullers del Norte Colorado

Miss Messecar Joins Chi Omega Sorority

Miss Mary Messecar daughter of Mrs Moselle Messecar of the L I A faculty and a University of New Mexico student in Albuquerque has pledged the Chi Omega sorority this year.

Mary Messecar Moselle Messecar University of New Mexico At Albuquerque Chi Omega

Mohair auction in Hidalgo County stalls after low offers

Three buyers from Boston firms visited Hidalgo county to bid on mohair this week but growers rejected all offers. The goats men hold their present crop as prices failed to meet expectations.

Hidalgo County Boston

Auto accident injures three pelvis fractures at DeMoss Hospital

Two other tourists were brought to DeMoss Hospital Sunday, Mrs. Chester Howard of Bell Gardens California and Mrs. Elva Thurman of Los Angeles, both with fractured pelvis bones from an auto wreck. This makes three women in a week with fractured pelvis bones at the hospital.

DeMoss Hospital Chester Howard Bell Gardens California Elva Thurman Los Angeles

Rainbow Girls Present Dorothy McInnis With Bracelet

Rainbow Girls surprised Dorothy McInnis at Olive Ann and Opal Wrights home last Thursday afternoon. A social event followed and Dorothy received a lovely costume bracelet.

Rainbow Girls Dorothy McInnis Olive Ann Opal Wright Dorothy

Note From Tom Gee During Bakersfield Medical Treatment

Tom Gee writes from Bakersfield California that he is feeling fine while undergoing medical treatment there.

Tom Gee Bakersfield California

Lordsburg Women Open Planned Club Year

Executives of the Lordsburg Business and Professional Women club met at Mia Messecar home on September 10 to outline plans for the year. President Mise Exa Barton with the board will finalize a program and yearbook details. A one o clock meal at Hidalgo on September 13 will start the work.

Lordsburg Business and Professional Woman Club Mia Monselle Messecar Mise Exa Barton Willie Mae Joy Clara Kimbley Hidalgo

Funeral attendance noted for Ed Harsch

Ed Harsch returned from Albuquerque where he attended the funeral of his sister Mrs. F. W. Fisher.

Ed Harsch Albuquerque Mra. F. W. Fisher

Bachelor Maids Entertained by Whisnant and Noce

The Bachelor Maids were entertained Wednesday evening at the home of Miss Mary Louise Noce with Mina Gladys Whisnant hosting. Guests included Gladys Gene Malone Ruthe Fisher Judy Clements Frieda Coffie Betty Been Mary Louise Noce and Mrs Rose Warren with Mrs Harry Chase attending as a guest.

Bachelor Maida Mina Gladys Whisnant Mary Louise Noce Miss Noce Gladys Gene Malone Ruthe Fisher Judy Clements Frieda Coffie Betty Been Gladys Whisnant Rose Warren Harry Chase

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