Old Timers Lead Banquet Sparks Nostalgic Evening
The Old Timers Association hosted a reunion at the American Legion Wesley Freeburg, with Lynn Hatch giving a toast and Miss Fiona Gay recounting antique music. Ladd Pendelton noted historic markers along the Clanton hide and Smuggler's Trail while the State Department aids new historical efforts. A turkey dinner followed as Rev. Tom Myers and Harold led songs and reflections on former members listed in the memoriam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Freeburg Press
le Auriliary
Tom Myers
M. Harold Sang
Claude Fuller
Badgett
Judy McAlister
Quilt Show of the Lords Woman's Club Delights Audiences
The Exhibit and Book New Entertains visitors with a Friday and Saturday quilt show featuring over fifty quilts, many Civil War era pieces, and nostalgic history recounted by Mary Jo Hazelton. Patchwork and old fashioned bed arrangements evoke early American domestic life.
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Lords Woman's Club
Phate
Mary Jo Hazelton
Sun Garden Club
Bobby Robertson Rodeo Queen Crowned at Hidalgo County Event
Robbie Jo Robertson was chosen Rodeo Queen for a three day Hidalgo County Sheriff's Posse event. Bill Karr won calf roping with 30.4 seconds for two calves and Bulldogging with 73.7. Handful of other winners included Gerald Marr, Howard McDonald, Gayle Sanders, Frank Willis, Chief Harris, Fran kie Edwards, Betty Green, Pam Wilmeth and Sharon Poindexter served as attendant. Collections exceeded $1,200 to fund stock and arena repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robbie Jo Robertson
Hidalgo County Sheriff's Posse
Sharon Poindexter
Bill Karr
Gerald Marr
Howard McDonald
Gayle Sanders
Frank Willis
Chief Harris
Frankie Edwards
Betty Green
Pam Wilmeth
Posse
Chamber of Commerce
TV Cable Company Opens Local Office
Great States Electronics Inc opens a temporary office at 404 S Pyramid for TV cable signup. Mrs Patsy Richins in charge. hours 9 to 5 daily. ABC NBC CBS will be offered. service starts in Lordsburg with installs after arrival. First six months rate 9.90 monthly or trade in antenna plus 50 connection fee and 7.85 monthly. No TV set conversion needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great States Electronics, Inc
S. Pyramid
Patsy Richins
Lordsburg
ABC
NBC
CBS
Great States
Wilburn Seal
Bidding Spirited At Junior Livestock Sale
The Elks Lodge hosted a bustling Junior Livestock Sale with strong bidding and good prices. Buyers included Las Cruces Production Credit for a champion calf at 51 cents per pound and First National Bank of Lordsburg for a champion fat barrow at 42 cents per pound, among numerous consignors and buyers listed with fat calf and lamb prices.
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Elks Lodge
Las Cruces
First National Bank of Lordsburg
McDonald Brothers
Sandy Pace
Wendell Jones
Lorden Jones
Robert Johns
Alan Kerr
Spencer Jones
Harold DeVillbis
Kennecott Copper Company
John Shockley
Ralph Richards
Deming Packing Co
Grant Nelson
Harold Payne
Roy Vaughn
Hidalgo Hotel
Joe Richards
Jimmy Walter
Producers Livestock
Bob Cloudt
Gary Jones
Street Dance Camp At Hidalgo County Fair
Rain could not dampen crowds at the Hidalgo County Fair and Rodeo street dance. The Falcons of Douglas Arizona provided music while D K McNear Mrs B M Kimberley and Mrs Mary Dee Kipp judged the best western dressed contest awarding Marleen Hurliman of Scottsdale and Ronnie Huna of Lordsburg $25 prizes. Music ran late into the night.
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Hidalgo County
Falcons
Douglas
Ariz
D. K. McNear
Rio Grande
Southern Pacific Railroad
B. M. Kimbley
Chamber of Commerce
Mary Dee Kipp
Amin
Marleen Hurliman
Scottsdale
Arizona
John B. Stetson
Lehman’s
Ronnie Huna
Lordsburg
Martha Gonzales Crowned Parish Fiesta Queen in Lordsburg
Martha Gonzales named queen of St. Joseph's Annual Parish fiesta in Lordsburg to be held Sept 24 with attendants Lupe Duran, Rosie Chaires, Isabel Gomez. Crowning at 6:30 p.m. followed by dance at La Fiesta Club. Proceeds support St. Joseph's Church building fund.
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Martha Gonzales
St. Joseph's
Lordsburg
Lupe Duran
Martha Gandara
Rosie Chaires
Fether Padilla
Isabel Gomez
Rodeo
N. M
la Fiesta Club
Butch Ramirez
Mocctezuma Club
Raymundo Saucedo
Ladies Altar Society
Petra Beltri
Catholic Workers Organization
Manuel Ramirez
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Legion Hall
St. Joseph’s Church
Beltin
Tom Wright
Lordsburg High School Wins First Prize At Hidalgo Parade
The Hidalgo County Fair and Sheriff's Posse Rodeo parade opened Friday with judges John Meeks Ted Spori and Frank Fair selecting winners. First place went to Lordsburg High School for Custer's Last Stand. other top entries included El Fego Baca by Animas PTA and Women Heroes Behind the Heroes by the American Legion Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hidalgo County
Sheriff's Posse
John Meeks
Ted Spori
Douglas Chamber of Commerce
Frank Fair
Lordsburg High School
The
Animas P. T. A
American Legion Auxiliary
Jackie Heather
David Baker
Gold Fields Or Bust
Manuel Madina
Bonnie Bounds
Mad Bull
David Brandt
Esther Lehman
Howard Smith
Billy the Kid
Leo Cohen
Gilbert Buvens
Border Patrol
Sheriff's Office
George Stone
Duncan
Ariz
Gene Moore
Lordsburg Rangers
New Mexico Voter Registration Deadline Set
County Clerk announces the general election on November 8, 1960 requires registration. Voters must be state residents for 90 days and county residents for 30 days. Registration closes October 10 1960 with office hours until 5 00 pm on the 10th.
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State of
New Mexico
Golfers Meeting at City Hall September 26
All golfers invited to a 8:00 p m gathering at City Hall to discuss betterment of the golf course and group play.
Angela Martinez Wins Liberal Who's Who Jackpot
Angela Martinez was drawn the winner of the Who's Who jackpot with 17 clues correct from 211 entries. A $40 prize is awaiting at the Liberal office with Mary Austin drawing. The paper will not reveal winners until publication and will notify through the news columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angela Martinez
Mary Austin
Martinez
Liberal
Adelaide Kerr
Ena Mitchell
William Lytle
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Katherine Bowman
American Legion
Jose Effie Powell
Percy Ril
Henry
Gerorme Ee Roy Carson
Lew Wikinson
Beatrice Reyes
Collins
Brigido Munoz
Flores
Luz Provincio C. Wallace
James Alva
Effie Heather
Barnette
Barney Wood
Wright
Manuel Saucedo
Eaves
Eli Kuykendall
VY. Morales
Wayne Mitchdolph M. Lemons
John A. Caroline Bounds
Jesus Valentine Rosales
Isidra Charles C. Martin
Os B Allen
Nettie L. Conner Newton Jackson Hoggett
Emma Scofield
Bobby Robertson
TV Cable Company
Ences Ewes
High School
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