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Lordsburg Liberal

Location

Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1935

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Noted livestock experts visit Lordsburg High School

Wallace and Dr. W. Black spoke to Lordsburg high school students on practical life preparation and career guidance. E C DeMoss of the local Board of Education and Willard E. Holt attended, with Supt Palm delivering the closing inspirational address.

Wallace Dr. Black Lordsburg High School State College E. C. DeMoss Lordsburg Board of Education New York Willard E. Holt Mr. Wallace Supt Palm

Cleaners Fire Destroys Shop. No Insurance for Owner

A cleaners operated by Dunagan suffered a disastrous fire Tuesday morning. Fire crews fought the blaze, saved remaining stock, but the building burned, leaving only one coat salvageable. The owner reportedly had no insurance to cover the loss.

Tex Cleaners Dunagan

Tragic Denver Youth Wedig Crushed In Freight Yard

News from Lordsburg and Denver recounts the death and injury of William E Wedig 19 of Denver after a moving freight accident at Lordsburg yards His mother Mrs Maud Wedig traveled from Denver to receive his body and letters reveal he left a note saying he did not want to be a burden The incident is framed as a reminder to families to remain at home.

William E. Wedig Denver Lordsburg Maud Besof DeMoss Hospital Douglas Wedig Smehow

Rally Day at the church with morning sermon theme

A Rally Day service Sunday features the 9:45 A M morning preaching hour. The program includes Our loyalties and The Dynamic sermon. Heads of divisions listed: superintendent W C Mearns adult R Sund. Young People Birchfield. Children Miss Scofield. Senior League Harbor a. Intermediate League Jothy McInnis. Choir Glen Ross music director. Claude Puller pianist. Evening service follows usual hours.

W. C. Mearns R. Sund Birchfield Cohildren Miss Scofield Harbor Jothy McInnis Glen Ross Claude Puller C. S. Walker

Conner Family Relocation Reported in Wyoming

J and Mrs Ira M Conner relocate to Coty Wyoming due to a recent transfer. The notice mentions the move as part of a personnel reassignment and identifies the affected household.

Ira M. Conneriding Coty Wyoming

Mayor DeMoss And Son Visit Old Home Town

Mayor E. C. DeMoss and his son Edwin visit Nashville Tennessee with Miss Mary Josephine accompanying them to Kansas City and Columbia Missouri where she resumes study at Stephens College. Dr Prentiss of El Paso tends to Dr DeMoss' practice during the trip.

E. C. DeMoss Edwin Nashville Tennessee Mary Josephine Kansas City Columbia Missouri Stephens College

Business and Professional Women Club Plans Monthly Meeting Changes

Lordsburg Chapter members and guests enjoyed a buffet dinner September 12 at 7 pm at the home of President Mrs. Luella Clark. A short business session followed with committee appointments and year plans. A merged monthly business social meeting was agreed, under program chair Gracie Connor, who outlined progressive programs.

Lordsburg Business and Professional Women's Club Luella Clark Gracie Connor Mesdames Gracie Connor Matilda Jones Gail Weldon Mildred Townsend Gracie Connor Winnifrd Lahan Faye Schiefelbein Vernon Hancock Bertha Scofield Margaret Fuller Beatrice Garrison

Dorrance Attends Spanish American War Reunion

John M. Dorrance spent the week in San Antonio for a reunion of Spanish American War veterans. The trip was taken by rail.

John M. Dorrance San Antonio

Weather forecast for New Mexico and Lordsburg area

The September 19 1935 forecast notes unsettled conditions tonight and Friday with little temperature change for New Mexico. El Paso area shows fair weather with minimal temperature shifts. Lordsburg vicinity expects partly cloudy skies, light to moderate southeast winds, and slight warming Saturday with a 60 to 66 degree range.

Lordsburg New Mexico Denver Cole el Paso Met Fort Bliss Brewer

Miss Stella Ballard Visits From Animas

Miss Stella Ballard of Animas visited Lordsburg on Monday, staying briefly and greeting local residents.

Stella Ballard Animas Lordsburg

Eastern New Mexico State Fair Plans Resource Expansion

Roswell hosts the Eastern New Mexico State Fair October 2 3 4 and 5 with growing entries across livestock community booths domestic arts and classified products. Farm products arrive October 1 or sooner, while domestic arts must reach by noon October 1. J F P Hinkle chairing Old Timers day expects many long time New Mexico residents to attend.

New Mexico Roswell Southwest J. FP. Hinkle

Lions Club hears four guest speakers at Lordsburg meeting

Lordsburg Lions Club held a Tuesday noon gathering with four guest speakers. Lt. Rufus H. Carter led talks from CCC Grazing camp Animas and Lt. Edward H. Oswald from the 311th Cavalry. Joe Engberg of Bonnie Mine lauded as the largest Hidalgo labor employer as Lions Dr. Holt announced Engberg would join the club.

Lordsburg Lions Club Rufus H. Carter CCC Animas Edward H. Oswald 311Th Cavalry Gila D. C Shields Red Rock Joe Engberg Bonnie Engberg Lion Holt Hidalgo County W. E. Myers Virden Lion Austin

Townsend Club Meeting Charts Growing Membership

A Townsend Club gathering at the courthouse on Thursday drew many attendees. President George W. Gephart led a session with reports from across the United States, predicting substantial membership growth by the next meeting on September 26 and suggesting about one third of the U.S. population could join the Townsend banner.

Townsend Club Court House Lordsburg Club George W. Gephart United States Townsend

Lordsburg Woman's Club installs officers and welcomes new members

The Lordsburg Woman's Club held its annual installation on Monday September 16 with twenty members present. Officers were installed by Mrs Eddie Allen including vice president Rolfe parliamentarian Felix Gauthier recording secretary Winters and corresponding secretary Mearns. President-elect Downey will be installed later after returning from California. Mrs Ray Elms and Mrs John Davis were welcomed as new members. An enchilada supper is planned for September 28 at the club house.

Lordsburg Woman’s Club Eddie Allen Rolfe Felix Gauthier Frank Winters W. C. Mearns W. C. Downey California Ray Elms John Davis

State Engineer McClure Assesses Animas Wells

State Engineer Thomas McClure from Santa Fe visited between Lordsburg and Animas to inspect wells on Dunlap and Lee and county state projects. He found Wood and Hill wells 100 percent, while Dunlap and Lee wells were largely unusable this year and plans to restore them for next year's crops. He noted County Agent Paul Brown’s absence due to his mother's illness and reported Route 85 in good condition except for flood damage between Hatch and Las Cruces.

Thomas McClure Santa Fe Dunlap and Lee Lordsburg Animas Wood Hill Paul W. Brown

Barnette Placer Still In Limelight

The Barnette placer gold field near Lordsburg and Silver City covers about 1400 acres and remains prominent. A Chamber of Commerce visit reported a single nugget worth $2.71, plus other nuggets from $1.00 to $150 found in the dry-panning of a single yard.

Barnette

Elk Season Returns on Pecos 100 Permits Now Online

The New Mexico Game and Fish Dept announces 100 elk hunt permits at ten dollars for the upper Pecos watershed. Applications must be in by September 30 at the Santa Fe office. a drawing will decide permittees if demand exceeds 100. If under 100, permits are issued in order of receipt. The area spans about 250 square miles and offers rough, timbered terrain with abundant elk and deer, plus bear and turkey opportunities.

Pecos State Department of Game and Fish New Mexico Game Department Santa Fe Elliott Barker Turkey

Brophy to Play First College Game for ASU Freshmen

Harry Brophy of Lordsburg will see debut action Friday night against the Arizona State College varsity. The Tempe freshmen known as the Bullpups open their schedule with the varsity tradition, and eight more games are lined up for the first-year team with Brophy expected to play in each contest.

Harry Brophy Lordsburg Arizona State College Tempe Brophy

Dance at Palador All American event this Saturday

Manager Ralph Smith announces an All-American dance at Palador pavilion on September 22 with music by Gus Provencio and his Del Mar Pirates. The public is invited to attend.

Ralph Smith Palador Pavilion Gus Provencio del Mar Pirates

RECORD ENROLLMENT AT NEW MEXICO STATE COLLEGE

Enrollment reaches 534 to date at New Mexico State College with late registrations likely lifting to about 550. Last year’s first semester total was 497. Freshmen total 223, School of General Science 254, School of Engineering 159, and School of Agriculture 120 with 49 in Business Administration and 53 in Home Economics majors within General Science.

New Mexico State College School of General Science School of Engineering School of Agriculture

Past Presidents Luncheon Of Lordsburg Women’s Club

Six former presidents of the Lordsburg Woman's Club attended a Monday noon luncheon at the Hidalgo Grill. Several were away from town or ill. Guests included Mesdames S. M. Chase, Chas. Puller, B. E. Allen, C. C. Puller, I. C. Connor and C. B. Austin.

Lordsburg Woman's Club Hidalgo Grill Mesdames S. M. Chase Chas. Puller 8. E. Allen C. C. Puller I. C. Connor C. B. Austin

Mechanics Placed in CCC Camps from Hidalgo

Walter Boswell camp mechanic Animas Art Shoemsker camp mechanic Virden J Urban Larsa technical mechanic Red Rock Russell camp blacksmith Red Rock recently placed in CCC camps Hidalgo local dispatch notes workers assigned to camps in the region.

Walter Boswell Animas Art Shoemsker Virden J. Urban Larsa Red Rock Russell CCC Hidalgo

Light turnout as amendments to state constitution defeated

In a sparse election in which only about one in ten county voters participated, Amendment No 1 to tax exemption received 112 for and 96 against. Amendments 2 3 4 and 6 showed mixed tallies, but all failed as statewide results indicated voters were largely against the measures.

State Superintendent of Schools Cloverdale

One Flower Bouquet Gift From Dorrances

John M. Dorrance contributed a single flower bouquet to the Chamber of Commerce on Friday morning. The bloom was a scarlet dahlia from Mrs. Dorrance measuring five inches across, highlighting the Dorrance family's fondness for flowers.

John M. Dorrance Chamber of Commerce

Lordsburg Poised for Major Sun Carnival In Paso 1936

Lordsburg plans to back a large sun themed carnival in Paso on January 1 1936 described as a major publicity stunt for the era. Local leaders urge strong community participation to showcase the event.

Lordsburg Paso

Carlsbad Caverns Our Greatest Attraction Across Nations

Col Thomas Hales, Supt Carlsbad National Park, reports August attendance of 30 686 visitors to the underground palace. Guests hailed from every state, Canada, China, District of Columbia, England, Greece, Manila, Japan, Mexico and Peru, praising the cordial conduct of Superintendent Col Boles and his Park service.

Thomas Hales Carlsbad National Park Union Canada China District of Columbia England Cireece Manali Japan Mexico Peru Col Boles

New Officer at Animas Lt Oswald Named Second in Command

Lt Edward HW Oswald of the 311th Cavalry is designated the new officer at Animas, second in command to Lt Rufus H Carter. He plans to bring his wife from Gila soon as the camp operates smoothly and Lordaburg enjoys the new highway linking Lordsburg and Animas.

Edward HW. Oswald Animas Rufus H. Carter Oswald Gila Lordaburg Lordsburg

Lordsburg Tops Aviation Stops Mentioned In Magazine

Lordsburg receives praise for its aviation role as officials Benjamin Poulois and John Geinse stopped there en route to Washington. An illustrated National Aeronautic piece highlights Lordsburg as the sole notable overnight stop, underscoring its prominence in the sector.

Lordsburg Aviation Service Benjamin D. Poulois Pacific Coast Washington Waterman John HM. Geinse Development Beation Bureau of Air Commerce National Aeronautic Magazine Gelase

El Paso Lt Pred Ward Visiting Muir Ranch Guests

Lt and Mrs Pred Ward of El Paso were guests at the Muir ranch last night and Lt Ward often stays to build his air service hours.

Pred Ward el Paso Muir Ranch Lt. Ward

Palace Screens Same Pictures as Plaza in Paso

The Palace Theatre in Lordsburg shows moving pictures identical to those shown last week at the Plaza Theatre in Paso. The appearance the same night reflects well on the Palace and its management by the Allens.

Lordsburg Plaza Theatre Paso Plaza Palace Theatre Allens

Coincidence Ties Engberg to Local Flight History

Joe Engberg, a chamber of commerce member, found a National Aeronautica Magazine photo of the same American Air Line ship he flew from Oklahoma City to FB Paso. The low wing monoplane was built at the Douglas factory in Santa Monica, powered by Wright cyclone engines used on Douglas air nets, with two motors for a 14 passenger craft cruising about 210 miles per hour.

Joe Engberg Chamber of Commerce National Aeronautica Magazine American Air Line Oklahoma City FB Paso Douglas Santa Monica

Mrs J H Robertson Reported Husband Ill in Douglas Hospital

Mrs J H Robertson of Hachita told Liberal representative in Lordsburg that her husband J H Robertson had been very ill with heart trouble and was in the C and A hospital at Douglas.

J. H. Robertson Hachita Lordsburg C. and A. Hospital Douglas

Vacationing in California with Brother in Tucson

Mrs. Midred Holloway left last week for a brief vacation in California joining her brother in Tucson who will enjoy the trip with her. Upon her return she will become secretary in the Transient Bureau Supervisor's office.

Midred Holloway California Tucson Transient Bureau

Mrs Johnson Undergoes Appendectomy At Lordsburg

Mrs Chas Johnson had an appendectomy at Lordsburg hospital Monday morning and is recovering very satisfactorily, a condition sure to please her many friends.

Chas. Johnson Lordsburg Hospital

Silver City Polo Team Sweeps Lordsburg Series

Silver City's Troop F polo team defeated Lordsburg 6 to 2 on Sunday securing a clean sweep of the three game series.

Silver City Lordsburg

Noted Pliers Here Meet at Lordsburg Airport

Capt Charles Douglas and Sgt Ross Hopkins of the Illinois National Guard and at the Municipal Airport Chicago landed at Lordsburg Airport Tuesday afternoon to greet friends. Capt Buckman and wife, en route to California, joined a reunion at the Hidalgo Hotel. Douglas planned a longer stay but would return Saturday.

Chas. Douglas A. C Diinois National Guard Ross T. Hopkins Illinois National Guard Chicago Lordsburg Buckman California Hidalgo Hotel Douglas

H Y polo team wins Governor's Cup in California Tourney

Lordsburg poloists send congratulations to the H Y polo team for winning the Governor's Cup at the California Polo Tournament. The victory brings credit to the team and to the State of New Mexico.

Lordsburg Huling California New Mexico

Miss Ethel Gano Recovers After Hospital Stay

Miss Ethel Gano of Hidalgo Grill staff underwent a successful procedure at a local hospital on Wednesday morning. Her friends report she is getting along very nicely.

Ethel Gano Hidalgo Grill Ardsburg Hospital

Game Warden Visits Lordsburg on Dove Shoot Rule

District deputy game warden Frank Weldon visited Lordsburg yesterday. He stated federal regulation on dove shooting with repeating and automatic shotguns will set a three shell limit, with a fifteen shell limit to be enforced by the state.

Frank Weldon Lordsburg Weldon

State Tax Commission Approves Midalgo County School Budget

The State Tax Commission approved the Midalgo county school budgets at a recent meeting. The maintenance allowance is 86,094, up over 4,000 from 1094 36. Estimated revenues include cash balance 3,123, state appropriation 1,717, delinquent taxes 1,500, interest on deposits 100, forest fees 250, and voice agricultural reimbursement 280.

Midalgo County State Tax Commission Voce, Ag

Supt Jones Reports More Lem s for Hidalgo

Supt W Jones of the Animal Oraging Camp reports eight more LEMs from Hidalgo County. He expects on October 1 that he will enroll more LBM s and Juniors. Let the good work go on.

Prank W Jones Hidalgo County

Virden Softballers Rally For 8 4 Win Over Lions

The Virden softball team defeated the Lordsburg Lions 8 to 4 on Wednesday night. Trailing early, Virden rallied in the final inning with a five run surge to secure the victory.

Virden Softballers Lordsburg Lions

Townsend Club Meeting Approaches at Court House

The Townsend Club will hold its next regular meeting at the Court House at 8:00 PM on Thursday September 26. Members without books and membership cards are urged to attend. The note cites the United States membership exceeding twenty nine million as of September 1 and invites participation in the national movement.

Townsend Club Coort House United States

The Junton Party At Sunday School Basement

A Sunday School party at the Methodiat church basement hosted by the Junton group. Attendees include Mr F H W Singer Mrs P M Melnnis Mary Morris Opal Downing Jackie Heather Dorothy Ainger Dorothy Metnnis Virginia Ehrhardt Leora Trendt Kathleen Jinkins Margaret Ann Codding James Allen Bobby Reynolds Charles Walter Lula Johnson Walter Bowers June Cley Dickie Allen Mabel Seott Annabeth Ewing Betty Reynolds Arnestine Bonar. Refreshments were sandwiches ice cream and cake. Ernestine Bonar enjoyed it.

Methodiat Church Mro. F Betty Reynolds Arnestine Bonar Iby Ernestine Bonar

Birthday Surprise Honoring Miss Hawkins at Dunagan Home

Mrs. Dixie Adams hosted a birthday surprise Friday evening at 8 for Miss Cora Mae Hawkins at Mrs. Laura Dunagan’s apartment. Attendees included Helen Johnson Pearl Crosby Annabelle Dunagan and several Dunagans plus Mr. and Mrs. Howard Deaton. Guests enjoyed gifts cake punch and ice cream.

Dixie Adams Cora Mae Hawkins Laura Dunagan Helen Johnson Pearl Crosby Annabelle Dunagan Meners Dudley Robertson James Deaton Damon Dunagan Junior Dunagan Howard Deaton

Wednesday Sewing Club Gets Together For Afternoon

The Wednesday Sewing club met with Mrs. L. J. Beott for an afternoon gathering. Members present included Mesdames Short, Deaton, Shoemaker, Leonard, Mearns, Cureton, Burruss and McWhorter. Guests included Mrs. Chase and Miss Conner. a salad course was served. Mrs. EB Short will host next.

L. J. Beott Howtens Mesdames J. Short Howard Deaton Arthur Shoemaker O. K Leonard Crawford Mearns George Cureton Tolle Burruss Freeman McWhorter P. M. Chase Addie Louise Conner EB. J. Short

Mixer at M. E. Church Shows Small Town Festive Night

Sixty five attendees joined an informal mixer and covered dish supper at the Methodist church Wednesday. Rev. Walker George P. Jeffus W Mearns Mrs Scofield and W E Holt spoke. Mr Mearns led his orchestra as a feature. Mrs Puller ran stunts. Dorothy Singer named most popular girl. Auld Lang Syne sung.

Methodist Church Rev. Walker George P. Jeffus W. ©. Mearns

W. M. A. Meeting Studies Acts Chapter Three

The group met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Bam H. Gass's home with all members present and two guests Miss Mildred Howe and Mrs. Albert Duck. They studied the third chapter of Acts and concluded with cake and ice cream refreshments.

Bam H. Gass Acts Mildred Howe Albert Duck

Lions Softball Club Defeats Virden CCC 6-5

The Lions softballers beat Virden CCC on Friday night by 6 to 5. The three C team showed solid play and with more practice under the lights could become strong competition for any team.

Lions Virden CCC

Miss Beales Sends Kind Regards From Former Central Principal

A letter to Secretary Holt from Miss Nan B former Central school principal now at Antioch Tenn says she is feeling much better and sends warm regards to old and new teachers.

Holt Nan B Central School Antioch, Tenn Beales

Senator Lee Brown Atwood Heads to Alamogordo

Senator Lee Brown Atwood departs today for Alamogordo for a brief stay.

Senator Lee Brown Atwood Alamogordo

Lordsburg Visit From Animas Couple

Mr and Mrs Boyd Maddox of Animas were Lordsburg visitors on Wednesday, stopping by local sights and meeting residents during their trip.

Mrs. Boyd Maddox Animas Lordsburg

Polo Dance Saturday Night At Woman's Club

A polo dance is planned for Saturday night at the Woman's Club. The event, advertised as a society gathering with music, invites the public to attend and enjoy an evening of dancing and socializing.

Woman's Club

Hirthday Party at Lordsburg Cafe Honors Junior Johnston

The Girls of the Lordsburg Cafe hosted a birthday party Wednesday for Junior Johnston’s eighth birthday. Five playmates attended as the guests of honor with games and cake and ice cream served. Attendees wished Junior many more happy birthdays.

Lordsburg Cafe Junior Johnston Junior Cames

New Mexico Magazine Seeks Readership Across Ages

New Mexico Magazine plans an October issue with back packing deer hunting themes fishing journeys Indian stories humor and features. It notes Magdalena cow town lore trips to hunting season influx and a feature on the great artesian basin by Diana B Carter plus several pieces by Omar Barker Col Jack Potter and Roy Allen Stamm among others.

New Mexico Merah Hamilton Los Angeles Magdalena Grant Maxwell Diana B. Carter Omar Barker Layholt Col Jack Potter Mickey Abousleman University of New Mexico Riley Roy Allen Stamm Cordova Elizabeth Willis DeHuff Kathryn Andrews

N. and 7. Club Meets at Trimble Home

The N. and 7. Club met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Geo Trimble's home. Attending were Mesdames J. BE. Allen B M Chase Charles Puller A L Green FR L. Jones George P. Jeffus BE Lewis R. A Palm and hostess Mrs. Retlie Marshall was a guest. Peach ice cream and cake were served.

T. Club Geo, Trimble J. BE. Allen 8. M. Chase Charles Puller A L Green FR. L. Jones George P. Jeffus BE. & Lewis R. A. Palm Ho Beofiel

National League pennant race tightens to two games

The National League pennant race is extremely close with Chicago and St Louis separated by only two games and New York within striking distance, signaling a tightly contested stretch run.

Chicago St. Loui New York

Hidalgo Hotel Installs New Neon Sign on Front Street

The Hidalgo Hotel installed a new neon electric sign yesterday, illuminating Lordsburg’s well lighted front street and marking a bright addition to the town’s downtown.

Hidalgo Hotel Lordsburg

Handkerchief Shower Honors Miss Alice Jones Before Las Cruces Move

The BY. P A. of the Baptist church held a handkerchief shower for Miss Alice Jones at Mrs. L. C. Henslee's home before she leaves for State College in Las Cruces. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments. Felix R. Jones, former Hidalgo County sheriff, has been appointed Port of Entry officer at Road Parks Port of Entry and will begin duty there.

BY. P A. of the Baptist Church L. C. Henslee Alice Jones Las Cruces State College Felix R. Jones Hidalgo County Road Parks

Also Mentioned on This Page

Actis H. S Wallace Dept. of Agriculture D. W. L.state College Evre Cureton Nty Dunagango NG Wedig M. BE. Church Mayor DeMoss Son Old Home Town B. and P. Women’s Club Eastern New Mexico State Fair Lions Club McClure Highway 85 Hatch Barnette Placer Palador Knights of Pythias Knights of Pythias M. Kretsinger Beren Deming Duncan R. B. Ownby Knight of Pythias Carlsbad Caverns Palace J. H. Robertson TL Game Warden Mae Supt. Jones Fiom Lions THE Junton Party Ww. M. Aw Lons Softball Club Miss Scales Hirthday Party
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