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Lordsburg Liberal

Location

Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1936

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Night Stock Show Highlights Lordsburg Event

Football Tonight 8 p m Mavericks take on Las Cruces Lordsburgs Sheep Goat and Live Stock Show showcases county agent Paul Brown efforts. Officials judge sheep goats and cattle with numerous prizes including cash and trade for top winners. Grand champions earn royal purple ribbons and multi prize packages.

Brown Paul l. Brown L. C. Knape Bowie W. c Bilsby Tyrone Schwarz Ready Railroad Club Lordsburg Libeal Cueto Hidalgo Olpey Motor Company Coney Island Alec Spiro Tom d Lordsburg Varile Sone Avondale Tom Hip James Waddell Liberal Joe Wood James Il Reliable Motor Ny Doe Lordsburg Cafe Blue Moon Ho- Hext Hidalgo Hotel Howard Lords- Liberal W. C. Silsby O. L. Hext Tom Reid N. A. Latham Wood and Weaver N. A Lions Committee Lion Lion P. W. Brown Lion H. Vearle Payne Do. J. Hyatt

Methodist Tea Draws Guests At EF Home Event

A Methodist tea hosted at the EF home of Mrs. Elbert Jones attracted numerous guests including Mesdames Paul W Brown Cureton Marvin Pierce and J Cloyd Miller with many social attendees from Denver El Paso and surrounding areas. House guests Edith Of Denver and A L Green and Mrs Sam P of El Paso were noted among the attendees.

Paul W. Brown Cureton Marvin Pierce 5. Y Allen J. Cloyd Miller E. S. Lewis T. Bonar W. E. Oxsheer S. M. Chase Harry Lee W. C. Mearns Bryan Hall Tol S R. B. Lundgren A. V. Pe Peter Chase L. B. Scott C. Austin G. W. Trimble J. H Nat Gammon F. H. Singer K. Leonard Charles Fuller P. M. Is R. E. Witherell Dora Kerr Olney Glen Moses Joe Sul J. E. Allen Lee Brown Eleanor Cochran Edith Denver A. L. Green Sam P el Paso Margaret Bertha Scofield Ima Fairly Ree Kent Ellen Wood

Methodist Church Bryan Hall Service Schedule

Bryan Hall Methodist Church outlines worship at 7:00 p m and service at 7:30 p m with Wednesday sessions at 7:30 and 8:00 p m led by Pastor Bryan Hall.

Conner’s Office Approves Neilson Case Settlements

In a legal note, Bheritt C A Conner’s office selected H A Neilson regarding issuing or ten hot checks. The cases were resolved in court in due time.

Bheritt Ca Conner H. A. Neilson

New Electric Lamps Debut From Dallas Convention

W. C. Shellberg of Community Public Service Co returns from a Dallas sales convention with innovative electric lamps developed under the Illuminating Engineering Society. The group tests light levels for eyes and rooms and notes the lamps will be affordable. The I E C represents major lamp manufacturers.

W. C. Shellberg Community Public Service Company Dallas Illuminating Engineering Society

Captain Stengele Hailed as Battalion Adjutant at State College

Friends of Frank H Stengele Jr learn he has been named captain and adjutant at battalion headquarters in State College. This honors a Lordsburg man who has consistently earned praise for his performance since starting his schooling.

Frank H. Stengele, Jr State College Lordsburg

Sidewalk laid 100 feet two inches at Anna Wilkinson residence

The WPA under engineer R. I. Jarvis and project engineer W. A. Shillito laid a sidewalk on the east side of Mrs. Anna Wilkinson's house. The 100 ft 2 in walk is covered for a few days to cure. The work is praised as excellent and long lasting.

WPA R. I. Jarvis W. A. Shillito Anna Wilkinson

Judge Otero Addresses Hidalgo Voters At Courthouse

Judge M A Otero Jr republican candidate for US Senate spoke at Hidalgo county courthouse Saturday night after a dinner at Hidalgo Grill. He touted nonpartisan parole, depoliticized social services, limited government overhead, and protection for western stock and mining industries. He praised Governor candidate Jaffa Miller and left for Silver City early Sunday.

M. A. Otero, Jr U. S. Senate Hidalgo County Court House Hidalgo Grill R. M. Reynolds Republican Committee Luella 8. Clark H. L. Kent Otero War Department West Jaffa Miller Springer

McGhee Meets Governor Landon After Kansas Visit

Charles McGhee returned from trips through Oklahoma and Kansas where he renewed old friendships. In Topeka he spoke with Governor Alf M. Landon, the Republican presidential candidate, sharing a long conversation that could influence future actions.

Charles McGhee Oklahoma Kansas Topeka Alf M. Landon Landon McGhee

Lordsburg Golfers Triumph in Silver City Tourney Concludes

Pete Chase wins consolation in the third flight as Lordsburg golfers report Silver City as a cordial host. Pete Chase Dr. R E Bevans and Claude Olney played both days with luncheon on the links and compliments to Silver City for hospitality.

Silver City Pete Chase Pete R. E. Bevans Claude Olney Lordsburg

Miss DeMoss Leaves for Stanford to Enter Junior Year

Miss Mary Josephine DeMoss departed for Stanford University in Palo Alto this week to join the Junior class and graduate in the following year.

Mary Josephine DeMoss Stanford University Palo Alto

Double grape crop on same vines shocks Texas grower

P. J Fairly reports a second grape crop this year on the same vines, the previous harvest just ripening. He recalls never seeing such a feat since 1886 in southern Texas. The crop includes perfect grapes, plus giant gourds ten inches in diameter and a vine of Chinese mellows.

P. J Fairly Mr. Fairly Texas

Sermon Themes At Lordsburg Baptist Church

The Lordsburg Baptist Church invites worshippers next Sunday. Morning service at 11:00 features the pastor on Obstacles to a Revival. Evening service at 8:00 presents The Jew In Prophecy with special choir music.

Baptist Lordsburg

New Commander At The Lordsburg Airport

Tech Sergeant W. V. Apple named commander of the Lemabere Army air port arrives from San Antonio with his wife and her son Norval Quinn and Mr and Mrs August Luedecke. Apple has 17 years service and hopes to remain in Lords burg thirteen more years until retirement. He previously served at Speedway Station Indianapolis Wright Field Fairfield Kinley Field and in the Philippine Islands. He helped organize the Third Attachment at Galveston and has been with the Fighth Corps Detachment since June 1932. Official HQ calls him the most efficient man in the Fort Sam Houston control office.

W. V. Apple Lemabere San Antonio Norval Quinn August Luedecke Apple Lordsburg Speedway Indianapolis Wright

Home-Coming at Lordsburg Church of Christ on September 27

Local Church of Christ members and friends gather for an all day Home-Coming in Lordsburg. Morning worship features Doxology, Invocation, Communion Hymn, Lord's Supper, offerings, and a scripture reading. Solo by Sheldon Conard and guest quartet perform as the program continues with the Wide Awake Church and invitation hymn I Gave My Life For Thee.

Church of Christ Lordsburg Sheldon Conard Ferman Brimberry

Lions Club Elects New Officers In Unanimous Vote

The Lions Club held a Tuesday noon meeting electing J Cloyd Miller as president Harry Rosenstein as first vice president W P Shellberg as second vice president J L Augustine as third vice president John Ball as secretary treasurer P M Chase as tail twister P M McInnis as lion tamer C P Austin named spitzerinkter four new members Rev Bryan Hall Rev J Brimberry Bunnie Clayton and Robert E Witherell Marcus Neeley to become a key Lion after Ball secures membership The club voted to sponsor the Little Theatre and formed committees to oversee theatre YMCA conference and other community efforts It also discussed joining a state anniversary organization and reported on a successful Saturday livestock show.

Lions Club Lions Committee Lion J. Cloyd Miller Lion Harry Rosenstein Lion W. P. Shellberg Lion J. L. Augustine Lion John Ball Lion P. M. Chase Lion P. M. McInnis Lion C. P. Austin Bryan Hall Rev J. Brimberry Bunnie” Clayton Robert E. Witherell Lion Marcus Neeley

Mrs Will Rogers Guests at Lordsburg Hotel Hidalgo

Mrs Will Rogers widow of the famed humorist stayed overnight at the Hotel Hidalgo in Lordsburg with a friend. Manager Nat Gammon knew her identity after a tip from an old friend who drove her car.

Lordsburg Will Rogers America Hotel Hidalgo Nat Gammon Mra. Rogers

Important Meeting for Stockmen and Farmers

A meeting for ranchers and farmers will be held at the Courthouse on September 30 at 1 00 p m. W L Black Extension Animal Husbandman will preside with Paul Brown County Agent and Hidalgo County Agricultural Conservation Association members aiding. The session explains new programs and discusses the 1937 Agricultural Conservation and Agricultural Planning Programs. Brown notes many inquiries from stockmen and urges attendance to learn about the ranch program.

W. L. Black Paul Brown Hidalgo County Agricultural Conservation Association Brown

Palm family letters praise Culver City academy opening

Headmaster and Mrs. R A Palm from the Pacific Military Academy in Culver City California describe the school after a week of operation. They note military routines and a promising outlook while praising the hilltop campus with a white fort like main building and green grounds.

Lordsburg Palm Station Culver City

Augustine in Silver City

John L. Augustine, Lordsburg, seeks the state representative seat for the 22d district covering Hidalgo and Grant counties on the Republican ticket. His opponent is Rufus H. Wamel, Democrat of the Animas district, currently in the lower house seeking reelection. Silver City Daily Press.

John L. Augustine Lordsburg Hidalgo Grant Augustine Santa Rita Rufus H. Wamel Animas Silver City

Ruth Goes to Deming Takes New Bank Post

Miss Ruth Wood formerly with the First National Bank accepts a position at the Bank of Deming. She will begin duties Wednesday after President and Mrs. Frank R. Coon drove from Deming to offer the job. She has recent experience in the County Treasurer Earle Kerr office.

Ruth Wood Pirst National Bank Bank of Deming Frank R.coon Deming Ruth Earle Kerr

Arlie Gardner and Al Condron Toasted as Arizona Road Boosters

ARLIE AND AL Two of Arizona's widely known publicists, A. H. Gardner and A. H. Condron, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Nat Gammon over the weekend. Gardner is regional vice-president of Broadway of America and knows his Broadway. Condron has managed the Tucson chamber of commerce and edited the Tucson magazine.

Arizona A. H. Gardner A. H. Condron Nat Gammon Arlie Gardner Broadway of America Broadway al Condron Tucson Chamber of Commerce Tucson

Prize Hereford Cattle Purchased By Ranchers

George Cureton R W Cureton and Edgar Cureton bought several high quality Hereford cattle from top breeders. George Cureton bought five head from Wyoming Hereford Ranch including a cow with a herd sire lineage, a bull calf and related animals. Others bought herd heifers with strong Domino breeding from WHA. The purchases include Domingo Return and Domino Return offspring from Winston Brothers, plus a Hereford heifer from Royal Domino 2nd show stock. The importation aims to attract breeders to the county and lift local stock quality.

Montague - Townsend Company Lions Club Gerald Fuller George Cureton R. W. Cureton W M. Townsend F.C. Kimble Douglas Arizona Advance Domino Kimble Cochise County Edgar Cureton Wyoming Cheyenne Prince Domine Double Domino Taylor McNiven Livingston Montana Mr. Cureton Alvin Domino Prince Domino Mr Cureton Geo. Cureton James Robert Cureton Rh. W. Cureton Domingo Return Domino Return Gwendoline Domino Domino Rauturn Winston Brothers Snyder Texas Royal Domino

Pythian Sisters State Convention Attended by Local Nobles

Mrs Luella Clark was elected grand chief of the Pythian Sisters of New Mexico. Mrs Oma Olney grand representative and press correspondent, Mrs T B Williams most excellent chief, and Mrs Ruth Cohen attended the Albuquerque convention with Knights Leo Cohen and L P McHalffey representing the local lodge. Grand chancellor H M Kriteinger reports a 30 percent membership gain for the Knights over the past year.

Luella @ Clark Pythian Sisters of New Mexico Oma Olney T. B. Williams Lordsburg Temple Ruth Cohen Pythian Sisters Albuquerque Leo Cohen L. P. McHalffey H. M. Kriteinger Unis Knights

Inch of Rain Reported by Airport Weather Station

The meteorological station at the airport logged an inch of rainfall Sunday night. Weather observers note the total and conditions for the region as rainfall totals are updated.

Women of Lordsburg Lead New Mexico Chapter

Mrs Clark and Mrs Oma Olney are elected to top roles in the Priena itera of Mexico at the Albuquerque convention. Other Lordsburg figures include Mrs Sylvia Kerr and Mrs Bethel Puller with Oma Olney becoming grand secretary, strengthening Lordsburg’s chapter leadership.

Vpew Priena Itera Mexico Clark Albuquerque Lordsburg Sylvia Kerr Bethel Puller Oma Olney Lordaburg Wo

Rally Day Sees Growing Interest in Church of Christ Revival

In Lordsburg the Church of Christ revival draws crowds as sermons and singing win praise. Four confess on Monday, five on Tuesday, two on Wednesday, ten baptized that night including five boys and five girls, with families noted. Evangeliasts Brimberry and Conard urge all to attend Sunday rally, Sunday school at 10, special music, Lord's Supper and sermon.

Met Church of Christ Methodiat Church Lordsburg Jesus Christ Christ Mia. DeMoms

Lundgrens Host Dinner Marking Mrs Mearns Birthday

Mr and Mrs R B Lundgren entertained at dinner in honor of Mrs Mearns birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs J Cloyd Miller and Mr and Mrs W C Mearns and daughter Barbara Jean.

R. B Lundgren J. Cloyd Miller W. C. Mearns Barbara Jean Mrs. Mearns

El Paso Engineer Visits Lordsburg with Associate

P Fulton county engineer of El Paso travels to Lordsburg with office engineer Paul Lance to visit Mrs Fulton and her father. They spend part of the day there and return in the evening. Mrs Fulton stays until Tuesday afternoon.

Fam P. Pulton el Paso Paul Lance Lordsburg Mrs. Pulton Mrs. Fulton

Safford Visitors Dine Together at Hidalgo Grill

Charles Berkeley Guy Hamilton Clarence Bushy and Frank Knapp from Safford visited on Monday evening with Mrs. Robert Withe rel and Mr and Mrs Harry Day. They enjoyed dinner together at the Hidalgo Grill.

Charles Berkeley Guy Hamilton Clarence Bushy Frank Knapp Safford Robert E. Witherel Harry Day Hidalgo Grill

Christian Endeavor Program Notes Mission Focus

The parish invites all to Sunday evenings at 6:30 for a Christian Endeavor program led by Rachael Atkinson. Theme Are Missions Done For? includes Mark 16 14 20 scripture and discussions on field challenges with Elmer Jones Goldie Wright and Leonard Brimberry.

Rachael Atkinson Jesus Castille Elmer Jones Goldie Wright Leonard Brimberry Christian

Another Good Man Gone in El Paso Community

Lamar Davis Jr of El Paso dies leaving a son of Mr and Mrs Harry Day. His daughter Alice Flournoy has spent much of the summer with her cousin Sandra Day.

Lamar Davis, Jr el Paso Southwest Harry Day

Jubilee Circle Meeting at M. E. Church in September

Jubilee Circle gathered in the M E Church basement September 17 with Mrs. Malone and Mrs. Ewan as hostesses. After business and social time, refreshments were served to a group including Mrs. O. K Leonard and Mrs. H. Dunagan along with several named members. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Peter Chase’s home on October 1.

M. EB. Church Gept Malone Mrs. Ewan Mesdames O. K Leonard H. Dunagan Olen Moses J. Cloyd Miller Paul Brown A. V. Peterson Robert Pierce W. C. Mearns R. A. Crider R. B. Sundgren Terry Crider Barbara Jeanne Mearns Dorothy Sundgren Darlene Moses Preddie Peterson Joe Dunegan Shirley Bartlett Peter Chase

Women's Missionary Society Meeting at Mrs Will Marlar's

The Baptist Church group gathered Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Will Marlar's home. Refreshments were served to Mesdames Marvin Pierce, L. C. Hensiee, Karl Brown, Dell Winters, J. M. Jones, Ethel Atkinson, Ira M. Conner, S. H. Gass, Felix Jones and Amy Pence.

Women's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church Will Marlar Marvin Pierce L. C. Hensiee Karl Brown Dell Winters J. M. Jones Ethel Atkinson Ira M. Conner 8. H. Gass Felix Jones Amy Pence

Impressive Baptism Scene At Church of Christ

Ten youths were baptized Wednesday night in the Church of Christ bathing pool. Minister J S Brimberry led the ordinance giving a memorable sight. Four children came from one family, three from another, two from another, and one from another.

Church of Christ J. S. Brimberry

Walker drives in with Bing Black from Los Angeles

M. P. Walker accompanied by E. V. Bing Black of Associated Oils Los Angeles arrived from Tucson on Wednesday for a visit.

M. P. Walker E. V. “Bing” Black Associated Oils Los Angeles Tucson

Watering guidance for mature orchards

The Bureau of Plant Industry says a mature orchard needs four inch of rain per month per acre, equating to 108000 gallons per acre monthly or 3600 gallons daily. With about 35 trees per acre, each tree should receive a little over 100 gallons daily.

Bureau of Plant Industry

Green vegetable soybeans tested for edible varieties

The USDA compares about 60 soybeans from Japan at Arlington Virginia and state stations to find varieties suited as edible green beans. Early to late types show differing flavors and cooking qualities. Hahto and Hokusun are noted as promising, with harvests varying 7 to 170 days and beans picked when green and tender.

United States Department of Agriculture Japan Departments Arlington

Farmers And Ranchers To Help Plan Program

Farmers and ranchers will assist in planning the Agricultural Conservation Program for 1937 and beyond. County meetings across New Mexico from September 28 to October 3 will include farm and range committees and planning members to gather suggestions for improving soil fertility and preventing erosion.

RB. Quesenberry New Mexico Agricultural Adjustment Administration Hell Arm

Eloise De La O Vacation Mentioned by PWA Staff

Eloise De La O of the PWA Santa Fe headquarters is on a two week vacation with her parents and sisters. She visited Duncan for four days. Captain Oakly told a Liberal representative Eloise is one of the most efficient members of the PWA stenographic staff.

Eloise de la O Aff Pwa Santa Fe Ernestine Husband Duncan Oakly Eloise PWA

Mrs Howard Deaton and daughter visit in Long Beach

Mrs. Howard Deaton and her daughter Shirley are visiting Mrs. Deaton's mother in Long Beach California.

Mrs Howard Deaton Shirley Mrs. Deaton Long Beach, Cal

Also Mentioned on This Page

Football Mavericks Las Cruces Lordsburg First National Bank Ation Hall Tex Cleaners W. E. Davis Hollew Hotel Blue Bird Cafe Howard Hext Fagle Drug and Stationery Company Captain Stengele Golfers Stanford Mrs. Will Rogers Arlie and Brimberry and Conard, Evangeliats Sapford Christian Endeavor Jubiler Circle Women’s Missionary Inner Guard Grand Lodge L. P McHalffey Grand Lodge of New Fos F J. MelCarty Farmers and Ranchers To
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