Mrs Kerr Injured In Second Street Collision
Mrs Cora Kerr was involved in a near morning crash on Second Street Avenue when her southbound car was struck by a truck making a left turn from the eastbound lane. She suffered scalp wounds, severe shock, and damage to her vehicle. the truck owned by Andy of Ft Worth and driven by Glenn of Weather Texas, was westbound and collided in the whirl of the Kerr auto. The report notes details continued on Page 6.
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Ion
Second Street
Kerr
Andy
Ft. Worth
Y Glenn
Weather Texas
Florentine Cromer L
Community event honors old timers at Legion Hall
Crowds filled the Legion Hall for a September 19 evening program by the Old Timers Club. New members welcomed, a turkey dinner served by the Legion Auxiliary, Dr J Cloyd of New Mexico College gave a humorous talk, Rita Hills and Jon Hill performed dances and readings, and Thelma Ross led a community sing. Bishop Lynn Hatch gave the invocation. A memorial to those who passed was presented, followed by a moment of silent prayer. Nominated officers were announced by acclamation.
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Ian
Legion Hall
of the Legion Auxiliary
J. Cloyd
New Mexa College
Rita Hill
Jon Hill
Thelma Ross
McAlister Family Mourns as Mother Dies in Lubbock
McAlister family learns of their mother's death after she was away at Lubbock. Mrs. W Nelson was ill. funeral arrangements set for Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Christian Church with the McDonald Home in charge.
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McAlister
Lubbock
BB. McAliter
W. Nelson
T Christian Church
McDonald Home
Ar McAlister
Judy
Union Department Store Float Wins Parade First
The Hidalgo County Fair opening parade featured the Union Department Store float with five decorators and a theme song A Pretty Girl is Like a Melody. Judges were Bessie May Leo Reins and Leon Wagley. First place finish led by Cruz Madrid Carolina Alvarez Ernestine Short Emma Scofield Nancy Pat Godfrey.
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The
Union
Cruz Madrid
Carolina Alvarez
Ernestine Short
Emma Scofield
Nancy Pat Godfrey
Jesse Austin
Hidalgo County
Lordsburg
Bessie May
Leo Reins
Leon Wagley
Deming
Union Department Store
Wilson School
Sammy Padilla
Mary Elizabeth Rusk
Olga Estrada
Olga Gondara
Irene Lambrano
Ramon Alvarez
Nick Granado
Gloria Sandavel
Thema Ross
Darry Deaton Nominated for New Mexico Deep Freeze Cadet
The New Mexico Civil Air Patrol announces two nominees from the state for Operation Deep Freeze III. Cadets must meet eight qualifications including age 17 to 19, male, high school graduate and unmarried, with a psychiatric and physical exam requirement. National CAP will select the two winners.
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Darry Deaton
New Mexico
Civil Air Patrol Auxiliary
United States Air Force Headquarters
CAP
Elks Club sponsors 4 H livestock sale at fair
The Elks Club backed a record 4 H livestock sale at the fairgrounds with many buyers bidding actively. Tops included Johnny Browning grand champion fat steer bought by First National Bank Lordsburg at 43 cents per pound and numerous firms and individuals from Lordsburg Duncan and nearby areas supporting the event.
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Elks Club
The
Fair Grounds
Johnny Browning
First National Bank of
Railroader Dies in Lordsburg Fire
Gilbert E. Mayle El Paso railroader was fatally suffocated by smoke in a fire that broke out in the apartment he lived in while laying over in Lordsburg. The duplex at 204 S Shakespeare St suffered several thousand dollars in damage with most of it in the north apartment where the deceased and two other trainmen lived. Two children in the south apartment slept through the blaze uninjured as smoke damaged that area and personal belongings of the Paulos family visiting from Lordsburg. Fire was discovered by F.
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Gilbert E. Mayle
el Paso
Lordsburg
S. Shakespeare St
Liberal
Paulos
Pete Paulos
Sheriff's Posse Rodeo Financial Report and Winners
The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Posse rodeo closed with receipts totaling 1747.50 and expenses of 1645.09 leaving a net 102.41. Sheriff E N Jackson notes the event aimed to enhance fair and civic effort, not profit, and extends thanks to participants and contractor Jack Adams for arena sprinkling. Winners are listed for six events with Gabby Hayes winning bareback riding.
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Hidalgo County
Sheriff's Posse
E. N. Jackson
Jack Adams
Mavericks Take Homecoming Triumph Over Deming Wildcats
Mavericks rally from a 13-13 halftime tie to beat the Deming Wildcats 20-13 in a homecoming game. Mavericks key players include Jimmy Williams Dorrance Atkinson and Johnny Arredondo with Ray Camacho handling kicking duties. Injuries thin the lineup as Camacho and Williams miss practice. multiple starters listed as probable.
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Jimmy Williams
Dorrance Atkinson
Johnny Arredondo
Ray Camacho
Diaz
Bears
Deming Wildcats
Williams
Texas
Margo Estrada
Jim Culberson
John Harvell
Caesar Flores
Byron Stiles
Robert Tibbs
John Arredondo
Nick Ruiz
Mavericks
Wildcats
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Cora Kerr
B. Ownby
Harber Heath
Rex i
Harolds
Nab Eee
Membe
Pea Lynn Hatch
Jeffus
Beta Sigma Phi
Jack Hazelton
Mary Lou Hull
Animas High School
Ole Black Joe
Rand
Wendell Jones
First National Bank
Sandra Hatch
Dockum Butane
Lorden Jones
Taylor McDonald
Russell Richins
B. M. Kimbley
Gene Lines
Las Cruces
Ricky McCarty
Katheleen Thygerson
Klaron Donaldson
Animas Pure Seed Association
Clems O.K. Tire
Gabby Hayes
Louie Erramouspe
Jake
Lordsburg High School Mavericks
Scrapeh Bears
Western Colts
Cobra Indians
Southern Pacific Railroad
Klpsosdahl Ae
Odetsee
Ate
Owe Reer
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