Diez y Seis Celebrations in Lordsburg Colorful and Busy
The Mexican Independence Day festivities observed in Lordsburg and Valedon featured a colorful parade with floats, queens representing America Spain and Mexico, and a band from El Paso. A Lordsburg baseball win 5 to 4 over Silver City Cubs highlighted the day plus a local bull fight parody drawing crowds.
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Junta Patriotica
Lordsburg
Valedon
Lordshoro
Sinta
Consuelo Ruiz
Society “Mexicana Americana
Club Estrella
el Paso
Occassion
Petra Guijtierrez
America
Felipe Sanchez
Spain
Manuela Hernandez
Mexico
Catalina Mejia
Eloisa Morelos
Soledad Fierro
Funelons
Eduwige Sanchez
Louisa Sandoval
Elisa O. Barrios
Lordsburg Stars
Silver City Cubs
Stars
Star Battery
R. Alvares
Randon
Valcon
Virden Potato Growers Net $20 189.68 From First Market
The Virden Valley potato crop yielded 2 200 854 pounds with June to August harvest. 1 805 000 pounds shipped to El Paso Douglas Bisbee Safford and others. Net county proceeds totaled 20 189 68 after costs, despite higher acreage and low prices.
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Virden
Auust
el Paso
Douglas
Bisbee
Safford
Filche
Tucson
Lordsburg
Clifton
Morones
Silver City
Doves Plentiful as Duck Season Nears Opening
State Game Warden notes abundant dove numbers across the state with good hunting as season opens September 1. Growing forage and erratic migration keep birds lingering, while duck season starts October 16, promising continued shooting prospects. New Mexico’s north south drainage routes aid migrations, sustaining feeding grounds despite reclamation efforts.
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U. Perry
New Mexico
City teachers hold picnic and wicnie roast outing
The faculty of the city schools enjoyed a picnic and wienie roast last Wednesday evening. They drove out to the picnic grounds about eighteen miles out on the Silver City road.
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Silver City
Scarcity of Homes and Stores Signals Building Activity Rise
Lordsburg shows brisk property movement with many residential lots changing hands through the Lordsburg Land & Investment Co. Buyers plan new homes or apartments as Rail Road Avenue frontage gains value, while the Hidalgo Hotel block and other income properties draw demand from developers seeking modern apartments or bungalow courts.
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Lordsburg
Ynagclo Ferro
J. P. Richards
Rec Croom
Lordsburg Land & Investment Co
Raiload Avenue
Hidalgo
R. M. Reynolds
Local traveler visits Lordstorg during southwest tour
GL Hoss, cashier of the Viral National Hank, arrives in Lordstorg New Mexico with aide on a Southwest tour. He is a director of the Lordsebure Chamber of Commerce and a aviation enthusiast, stopping in Yura to view the site before continuing the trip.
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Hoss
Hank
Lordstorg
New Mexico
Biefat Iy
Yura
Southwest
Koss i
Lordsebure Chamber of Commerce
San
Lordsburg Field Praised By Lt Foster In Report
Lt T V Foster, chief supply officer of the eighth corps area, lauds Lordsburg field as the best and notes Sgt J W Snediger echoed the praise. He mentions Sgt Harry Turner to be highly efficient, and that Turner and family will move to the Philippines as Foster arrives from Fort Ram Houston after a six hour flight with a 30 minute stop at Marfa Texas.
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T. V. Foster
Eighth Cory
Kis Mechanie
J. W. Snediger
Eliet
Lordsburg
Forc
Johnson
Harry Turner
Turner
Foster
Philippines
Fort Ram Houston
Marfa
Texas
Lordsburg Delegation to Grand Lodge Meeting
Lordsburg sends a group to the Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias gathering in Albuquerque from Monday to Tuesday. Delegates include Mrs. Sylvia Kerr Supreme representative and Mr. Earle Kerr grand representative and Warrants and Charters committee member, plus Mr. Willard F. Holt grand representative and publicity committee chair. They depart by auto Sunday morning. A separate train party includes Mrs. Claude Fuller grand junior, Mr. R. B. Ownby grand inner guard, and Mrs. Eula Ownby grand representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Grand Lodge
The
Knights of Pythias
Albuquerque
Lordeburg
Sylvia Kerr
Pythian Sisters
Earle Kerr
Order
Willard F. Holt
Claude Fuller
R. B. Ownby
Grand Inner Guard
Eula Ownby
French Nobleman Asks Aid Of Lizzie Ford
A French Renault car from 1924 with 135 horsepower and 112 mph speed was towed into Lordsburg after an accident on the highway twenty miles east. Fred Coburn and Chas Walfritz of Dayton Ohio are guests of Lordsburg while repairs are arranged.
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Fourate O
Cuzene
Lomieburg
Eean
Borderland
New York
Fred Coburn
Chas. Walfritz
Dayton
Ohio
Lordsburg
Hollywood
Lordaburg
Renault Lake
Star Theatre Archway Lights Draw Crowds
The Blar theatre unveils a bright archway of lights over its entrance boosting Railroad avenue’s visibility. Manager Allen reaches a milestone in guiding the forward steps of the Star Theatre as patronage rises with improved plots and projection.
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Blar Theatre
Railroad Avenue
Allen
Hhis Enterprise
Theatee
Ite
Presiding Elder Conducts Quarterly Conference in Lordsburg
Presiding Elder J. R. Redman from the Albuquerque district led the fourth quarterly conference in Lordsburg. The event highlighted progress at the First Methodist Church South and announced new officers for the coming year including Fuller as district steward and superintendent of the Sunday school, Lay Leader W. H. Ball, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 7. Redman
Albuquerque
Lordsburg
Hitler
First Methodist Church
Lordebure
Ixane
VanMeter
W. ¥. Holt
J. A Nicholson
W. H. Small
Charles Fuller
Addis Trimble
Doctor remodels Lordsburg income property
Dr. DeMoss completed remodeling and refinishing a house bought from L. W. Gleason. The property will be furnished as bachelor apartments. The doctor says income property in Lordsburg is a splendid investment.
Beauty Shop Opens in Lordsburg by Addie Pruit
Addie Pruit, an experienced beautician, locates permanently in Lordsburg and operates from temporary quarters at the Hollow House. She offers marcels facials and shampooing with a manicure table near the lobby to serve customers promptly. Pruit cites Lordsburgs progressive reputation as a Southwest small city draw.
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Addie Pruit
Lordsburg
Hollow House
Mise Pruit
Ihs
Heart Of Mrs. Jennie Doane Passes In New Mexico
News reaches that Mrs. Jennie Doane respected pioneer of Animas has died in Hot Springs New Mexico where she traveled for health to seek relief on September 4th.
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Jennie Doane
Animas
Hot Springs
New Mexico
Baptists Set Two Act Comedy "Not a Man in the House"
The Baptist Church presents a two act comedy Not a Man in the House with Friday performance on September 28. The evening features instrumental and vocal solos quartets and readings with a free will offering collected. Cast and details will be announced next week.
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The
Baptist Church
Methodist Church Services Pastor John S. Rice
Our year ends soon with only two more Sundays before the pastor leaves for conference. All are invited to worship each Sunday. Sunday school nears normal attendance and the League gains momentum. newcomers are welcome to join in.
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Methodist Church Services
John S. Rice
Bridge Club Plays at Mrs Banks Austin Home
Wednesday afternoon bridge session hosted by Mrs. Banks Austin with two tables in play. Guests included Mrs. HW. D. Horne and Mrs. J. B. Amos. High score prize awarded to Mrs. A EF, Buvens.
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Banks Austin
HW. D. Horne
A Ef, Buvens
PARENT TEACHER'S ASS'N HOLDS RECEPTION NEW OFFICERS ELECTED
The Parent Teacher Association opened the year with a reception in the night school auditorium. President Me DT. WH. Gross presided as new officers were announced including secretary successor Mrs Petky Jones and committee appointments for Membership, Program, Refreshments, Publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nigh School
WH. Gross
Mra
Frank Mongele
Petky Jones
L. A. Jones
BL. Jones
L. W. Gleason
Goes
Mary FE. Kelly
Charles Pauller
Tt. W. Cureton
Claude
Puller
Allen
J. Z. Bovith
Luncheon Club Meeting Attended by Hidalgo County Auditors
Mr J L Welle chaired the Luncheon Club gathering at the Toodmte cafe last Tuesday noon. Guests Wo Wagner and bk 1 Hey tials discussed their county audit, praised Lordeturk hospitality, and noted progress. Wol Gleason spoke on Virden potato season, citing overall production as harming growers. President Jeffs said W F Hall would return from an air conference soon and named A W Manning slar as next meeting chairman.
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J.L. Welle
WO Wagner
Bk 1
Hey Tials
Aecounten
Hidalgo County
Lordeturk
Wol
Gleason
Virden
Jeffs
W. F. Hall
Lordeturg
A. W. Manningslar
Choral Club Rehearsal Tonight at Method Church
The Choral Club holds a rehearsal this evening at the Methodist Church. Director Harry Howenstein leads practice on The Bridal Chorus from Rose Maiden and invites all interested in community music to attend.
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Methodinf
Rose Maiden
Harry Howenstein
Nay Midgly in Lordsburg Sunday visit from Las Vegas
Nay Midgly of Las Vegas spent Sunday in Lordsburg visiting local sites and meeting residents during a relaxed weekend excursion.
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Lordsburg
Lordsburg Shines at Coast Air Meet in San Diego and LA
Lordsburg sent a strong delegation to the Coast Air Meet, receiving city courtesies from Mayor Clark and Colonel Balletcher in San Diego. The event drew praise from leading pilots, with forecasts that southern air routes will become transcontinental due to climate and terrain advantages.
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Lordsburg
Coast Air Meet
Wreal Aviation
San Diego
Los Angeles
Chamber of Commerce
Yorta
Pickwick
Duegmitt Company
Willan Tf Tuehrwn
Porta
Sam Fick
GL. Howe
Tucson
Harry G Clark
Colonel Balletcher
Post Office Department
Lordsburg Post Office Receipts Show Big Increase
Lordsburg post office shows a 20 percent rise for the year ending June 6 1926 over the prior year with the largest gain in first class mail. The increase reflects more individuals mailing letters and signals community growth though no large mail users are noted. Postmaster Agustine has operated in cramped quarters and bids for new quarters have been sought without offers.
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Lordsburg
Agustine
Postal Department
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Cubs
Bull
Albert T. Reid
Mere
Reid
Ventoco
Lordsburg Field
GRAND
Lizzie” Ford
Presiding Elder
Baptists
Holt
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