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Newspaper

Rio Grande Farmer

Location

Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1923

Page

7

Voters Engage In Nationwide Presidential Test Vote

The Col lier's weekly and The Farmer publish a nationwide test vote on the next U S president. Early tallies show Ford leading Harding in some regions while Gardner's backers gain in others. Readers in New Mexico and Las Cruces are urged to cast ballots, with results to appear in a future issue.

United States Rio Grande Marding Ford Grande Farmer Las Grupes Cio New Mexico Ely America

Young Schmid Catches 40-Pound Catfish Shocking Story

The Herald of El Paso highlights a young angler Albert A. G. Schmid, 13, of 3820 Hueco Street, who claims to have caught a 40-pound yellow catfish at Hot Springs on Monday. He says 26 witnesses can substantiate his tale and depicts a dramatic camp and hotel dining room meal as part of the record.

Rio Grande

Miss Frances Kennedy Dancing Party Honoree

Miss Frances Kennedy of Miami Oklahoma is honored at a Tuesday evening party hosted by H I Crook. The event at Crook home featured pink and lavender decor, refreshments, and chaperones including Mrs Van Vieck and Mrs Brook. Guests and escorts list numerous attendees with many names recorded.

Frances Kennedy Genevieve van Vieck Philip van Vieck Frank Brown H. I. Crook Mr. Brown Miani, Oki Mmes Sara van Vieck H. H. Brook M.A. Brook Plr Cross Missca Maudic Lowe Maurine Dyne Ella Marie Goodin Cordelia Hingerty Laura Louise Frenger Maxine Steven Jewel Grenn Vivian Lucers Dana Qroaddus Dorothy Morgan Mary Stevens Vansel Tillmant Tolier Sele Martha Evans Edith McClernon Elma Bowman Margaret Bowman Rose Johnson Lucy Thompson Gretchen van Vleck Fruth Roger Dorothy Robbins Bonnie Cox Hal Tice John Robbing Fret Powell Frank Frenger Dr. Shipman

Ladies of Missionary Society Present Play at Mesills Park

The Presbyterian church of Mesills Park hosted a missionary play by the Ladies of the Missionary Society. Principal roles were Peggy Stauffer and Effie Bell, with cast members including James Tusyer Mrs J A Higley and Ruth Taylor. The production featured 13 patients and a Bible woman, with Effie Bell as the outcast. The group praised the entertaining performance though space limited individual notices. Wiss Hilda Schenk returned from a visit to friends and relatives in Fleas.

Ladies of the Missionary Society of Presbyterian Church of Sre Lillie White Elizabeth Gawenstein John Bell Lulu Hudson Velma Bell Agnes Bell McNutt Mex Edward Latham Mr. Puffer Dora Latham Blanche Cunninghart Effie Bell Wiss Hilda Schenk

Valley cabbage crop yields strong returns in valley district

Cabbage crops in the Menilla valley and Vinton district are estimated at 1,000 to 4,100 tons this season with an average return near $80 per acre. W. S. Crombie & Co. notes better quality and tonnage than previous years. The district ships from Las Grueces, Dona Ana, and Vinton, with seven varieties shipped last week and more cars to move next week.

Menilla Vinton Copenhagen Tas W. S. Crombie & Co el Paso Populyr Dona Ana Geanty Las Gruecea Dong Abia

Educator of El Paso to Preach in Las Cruces

Dr. Roberts of El Paso High and El Paso Junior College invites Las Cruces to Sunday service with Rev. Williams absent. Educator and Methodist minister Dr. Roberts is renowned in New Mexico educational circles, formerly Las Vegas High principal and Las Vegas Normal University president. Sermon subject Have You Lost Your Gods concerns faith and youth volunteers of St. Paul’s church delivering sermonettes by Blanche Hearn Grace Newstead and Dorothy Morgan. The Ryworth League and Wednesday prayers also featured, with supporting turnout and renewed church inspiration.

St. Paul's Methodist Church Williams Roberts el Paso High School el Paao Junior College Roberta Favoratito Kitawh New Mexico Las Vegas High School Las Vegas Normal University Methodist Church Blanche Hearn Grace Newstead Dorothy Morgan Serius W. P. Gray Mesilla Park Randolph Long Hugh Robinson Ona Houxt Ryworth League Misa Grace Nepstead Albert Miller

Lag Cruces Opens 1924 Swimming Pool Under Woman’s Aid

Lag Cruces opened yesterday for the 1924 season with enhancements by the Woman’s Improvement Association. New features include showers sanitary arrangements duck-boards for bathers a spectator lawn and pumping equipment to sustain water flow. Bascom French Co. did the work. McPride Jones remains pool director and lifeguard. W A Jennings and family left for Fort Bayard for Mr Jennings’ undertakings.

Lag Cruces Woman's Improvement Association Bascom- French McPride Jones

Chamber Offers Cash Prizes for Crop Exhibits

The Blonday Chamber of Commerce votes cash prizes for district crop exhibits. Prizes include ribbons and money for wheat oats alfalfa and other products with entry deadlines July 16 for wheat and oats and September 15 for alfalfa. Exhibits must meet size and head/leaf standards and will be judged by prize levels. The chamber promotes agricultural displays to impress visitors and attract interest.

Chamber of Commerce Blonday Fred S. Voss House Hesa Tora Robert C. Steckstale

Grant County Copper Company Elects New Directors

The Grant County Copper Company met in the Judge's chambers and elected E. Hamilton as president with W. Boruhill and J. Miller among directors. Miss Rohrer serves as secretary, Dr Barnhill as statutory agent, and the board will study engineering to place the mine in operation. Forty percent of stock is held by Dona County residents.

Copper Company E. Hamilton Quwning Grant J. Miller Miss J. Rohrer St. Ovis Ito Tray Parney W. Boruhill F. Knight Las Cruces A. Tf. Wade Iannibal, Ma Chase Hamilton White Misa Rohrer Treaser Barnhill F. J. Link Varigus Santa Hits China Copper Company Dona Eounty

NAVAJOLAND PROGRAM OFFERS DUAL MOVIE NIGHTS

Will Hart stars in NAVAJOLAND PROGRAM touring town with titles THE LOVERS OF PHARAOH and THE EX-KAISER, plus a sixteenth series of events including African wildlife thrills and social gatherings. Notable attendees include Miss Fiorina Durie, Mrs Oliia Janacks, and James P. Mitchell who has returned from New York.

Will Hart Samurday Charles Buck Jones Pharaoh Nichiré James P. Mitchell New York England Apia el Pass

Race helend draws entrants from Silver City and beyond

The Fourth of July road race attracts interest across the state with entrants expected from Silver City Deming Lordsburg Fort Bayard N M and Colorado Springs Colo. Notable entries include Jim Smith Byron Jones Bob Walters and Alec Hood. Officials note stock car rules with limited extras to keep purses attainable.

C. Hyland Parner Silver City Deming Lordsburg Fort Baylrd N. Ma Colorado Springs Colo Jim' Smith Byron Jones Bob Walters Alec' Hood

State College Names Crawford as Botanist

State College announces the appointment of Crawford as plant pathologist and botanist to begin July 1. He brings botany and bacteriology training, graduate work on plant diseases, and a year at Arkansas Agricultural College researching cotton and tomato wilt. Crawford, age as stated, is married and will assume duties as the valley’s plant disease expert.

Agriculture Acts Guedbal Laws Agricultural College Kent Crawford Benuse Arkansas Agricultural College Meailln Valley Fantet

Birthday Party Dance for Alexander Jimenez Turns Twenty One

Alexander Jimenez celebrated his twenty first birthday Monday evening with a loge dancing party at his parents home north of IB. More than six f young men and women attended and Misses Tiltic and Elizabeth Fountain provided songs and recitations. Punch ice cream cake and coffee refreshments accompanied the merrymaking. The home was attractively decorated with flowers and greenery.

Alexander Jimenez Moniro Jimenez Miases Tiltic Elizsteth Fountain Jimeaux

Frenger Urges Prompt Action in Union High School Election

Numa G. Frenger urged rapid preparation for Union High School district election covering Dona Ana and Las Cruces areas. County commissioners named judges and clerks for district precincts, detailing polling sites at Dona Ana School, Las Cruces offices, Mesilla Park, and Picacho with a focus on mobilizing qualified voters and early results.

Frenger Union Numa G. Frongar Lae Cruces Funes James Biurkle Schoah Howso Dona Ana Slarks Georgs Griggs Carlos Bernacdo Kask Plcacho T. C Conary Mike Damert Aire Kya Banegas Exteban Banegas Hornlng Distriet No Mesilla Dark Hebserwil Strickland H. D. Bowan Tockland Mim Kale M. Fivite de Tow Vrestak Ab George W. Franget AL Kelso Fred Houn Gue Mangas John M. Bown Menry Stes Py BR Testorn C.K. Kaleht Giarlae 9 Laania Ermatorn

Las Cruces Boys Attend El Paso Scout Camp

Las Cruces boys attend the El Paso Scout Camp run by the El Paso Scout organization. Due to limited funding the camp operates only two weeks this year, but Saturdays open all summer with supervision for boys who bring their own food. The camp offers outdoor exercise, swimming, and river boating within a short distance.

el Paso Scout Organization Las Cruces Fat, McClernon Charley Knight Deqelig Ayers Williamy Drosddus James Vina Pickle Henry Duvoe William Woisen Josiah French Aid Serbert Sweet Superviagra Boye Lae Cruces

Chicken Growers to Get Electric Service in Las Cruces

D W Morgan of Las Cynea Electric Light announces an extension of electric service south of Masilla Park. The project, needing two miles of copper wire and costly construction, aims to supply poultry houses as days shorten. Local residents express interest and willingness to help, noting neighbors also desire power.

Las Cruces D. W. Morgan Las Cynea Dahla Mr. Moeyioy Martin Mullen J. Ay Hell Eltmendart Thwait CG. iLiytehiany and J. N. Woentiricks

Presbyterian Church Service Sermons and Activities

Programs list at Presby church with talks, plays, and sermons by Rev. Rob Reemstad and others. St Paul’s M E notes morning sermon by Tre Roberts, Epworth League, and junior college links. Open air services and midweek prayer meetings scheduled with ministers Weatherby and Devers.

ST. Paul's M. E Tre Roberts Frase High School Tase Junior College Sgzermonettis Epworth League Weatherby Coneyan Wernomlay Evaninit W. J. Devers

Baptist Church Notes Tuesday Morning Service

Sunday service notes mention a morning worship and sermon by Rev. Al Grass, with superintendent duties and evening prayer meeting scheduled. References to a BYP event and standard church routines appear in the fragment.

Gwen Ruriner Biomen Naaman France C.K Reembana Baptist Church Ware al. Grass

Fourth of July Celebration At Mesilla Park

Joba Robbing owner of Mesilla management park announces a full Fourth of July program. A Diamond game between Fort Bilas and Cadena opens the day followed by afternoon events and sports, then a tiger dance in the evening.

Joba Robbing, Jp Mesilla Dan

Nona Mossman Displays Remarkable Art Talent

At Mrs. Stevens home a small art exhibit showcased Nona Mossman with skillful drawings and watercolors. Critics noted instinctive technique, praised pieces by Mossman and other contributors, while Mrs. Sranigan and Mrs. Stevens offered favorable remarks and tasteful refreshments followed.

Flumann Stevens Atlee Stevens Ke Thatcher Minn Sutin Moan Ayback Salo Atio DiCapua Chopin Mixa Mossman Aes Dune Mer Sranigan Norlaire

William Harvey Takas Bride In Lat e Cruces Ceremony

William Harvey Takas Bride William Marvey and Katrina Kreger of El Paso were married Sunday morning at Rev W S Huggett's church. The bride, active in church work, was affiliated with El Paso Southwestern Railway prior to marriage. They plan to return home after a camping trip in Hidalgo. The ceremony wished them happiness.

William Harvey Takas William Marvey U. S Sevite Slax Ketrina

Thompson family heads to Elephant Ratt dam for a week

Mark B Thompson and family depart this morning for Elephant Ratt dam where they will spend the week. Mrs Myrile Viljoen of Fl Pano confirms their travel plans and notes their inete remains unclear.

Mark B. Thompson Elephant Ratt Dam

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