18 Sep 1959
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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1959
Page
1
A fragmented column discusses a public figure’s visit and media literacy. It reflects on erudite labeling, prank signs, and a call to respect the visiting president while critiquing partisan language. The piece mentions health department concerns and national media reach.
Samuel F. Gray reports M. Fisher received a Certificate of Appreciation from Eisenhower for ten years of unpaid duty. Hidalgo local Draft Board names new members George Chairman Charles Mar ey Robertson Jose Bar Dr H W Sellers Earle Kerr. Draft Board office hours to be 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM afternoons starting September 21.
Senator R H Wamel and Mrs Wamel of Animas fly from El Paso on Sept 13 to join a five day International Conference of Game Commissioners in Clearwater Florida. They are NM Game Commission members and plan to return by Sunday Sept 20.
The Who's Who Contest at Saucedo's Food Market features 202 clues with Victor Reay leading the pack and Reyes Agillera among top contenders. Winners may collect monthly and weekly prizes including 60 and 87.50 dollar subscrip totals. Reyes to claim a 7.50 check at the Liberal office today.
The ninth Hidalgo County Fair and Sheriff's Posse Rodeo begin today with an 10 o'clock Oldtimers Parade, marching from the high school to Penn Street and back. Silver City and Lordsburg bands lead, street decorations adorn the town, and events run through Sunday with rodeo shows and a free street dance closing the week.
Friends report Mrs Alan Koff has a satisfactory recovery from heart surgery last week. Her husband Mr Koff remains in El Paso to be at her bedside daily.
The following temperature readings were recorded by the Southern Pacific Railroad at this location. The report notes city area temperatures with daily highs and lows, reflecting typical climate observations of the period.
The Mavericks beat the Ruidoso Warriors 25 to 0 in their first conference game. Dave Estrada scored on a 95 six yard return after a Warrior punt, added a 26 yard run, and connected on later passes to Jay Payne for a 60 yard completion and a third TD. John Mann kicked an extra point and Willie McDonald added a late six yard TD.
Ben McAlister of Portales president of New Mexico Farm Bureau addressed Hidalgo County Farm Bureau last Saturday stressing farmer independence and avoiding ceding rights to the federal government. His return trip from Lordsburg ended when a tractor overturned injuring his ankle.
Alderman Harwood leads approval for a used grader at 6200 with 3000 trade for older roller. council to employ 43 workers debated cuts to fund the lease while prioritizing street sweeper and stray dog pickup. cemetery cleanup and water works extension discussion proceed.
The Lordsburg Mavericks host the Hatch Bears in their second conference matchup. After opening with a 32 6 win over Western of Silver City and defeating Ruidoso last week, Lordsburg features a solid line and a quick backfield led by quarterback Apolonio Jiminez and Rudy Corral at full back with a probable starting lineup including Diaz, Moseley, Harvell, Elms, Alarcon, Payne, Mann, and Estrada.
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