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Newspaper

Rio Grande Farmer

Location

Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1923

Page

7

American Legion Plans Fourth of July Celebration

The American Legion in Las Cruces maps a Glorious Fourth with a 10 AM parade, a pantomime and ball game between Las Cruces and the Calumets of El Paso, and an evening dance at the Armory with Fountain Orchestra. Entries include Dean Ifill and others from Fort Bayard and Las Cruces.

Tas Cruces Amephea Legion Pascal Game Armory el Paso Southwest Yatties Dean Ifill Fort Bayard Ackermaty Brothers Denlig Him" Smith Byron Jones Ale Hood Bol Walters Fair Grounds Las Cr

Fourth of Hiny Av Salute at Sunyi Day Events in Las Cruces

In Las Cruces a full day of Fourth of July celebration activities includes a road race, a comedy prelim, a dance, and a large all day concert by the 120th Engineers band under Sgt Antonio Rula. The event is sponsored by Joe Quesnberry Post to mark the nation’s birthday with entertainment and military band performances.

Sunyi Geme Las Cruces Ys Calumets el Paso City League Sinte Armor Capais Fountain Atchostn 120Th En Neers Antonio Ruie Las Cracest Sgt. Antonio Rula 120Th Engineers Joe Quesenberry Las Cruces Edwin T. Tulh

Mesilla Valley Cantaloupes Seen Record Crop Prospects

Stanley reports Mesilla valley cantaloupes offer the largest and most profitable crop in history. Expected yields average around 600 crates per man, with shipments starting late July and peak movement by August, as rival districts face delays and weather challenges.

Mesilla Valley Manary Rere Stanley Colorado Atiznnw New Mexico Steinhardt and Kelly Yeaderday Ty Matt Mc ¥Ilroy Mesitin Valley Almast New York Chicago Las Cruces Mesilla Tnly Fate Arkansas Rocky Ford Imperial Valley BNE Salt River Valley Mezilla Valley

Veterans Bureau Under Full Senate Investigation

General John F. O'Ryan announces a Senate committee will thoroughly probe the Veterans' Bureau. He cites massive expenditure and delays in paying disabled soldiers while urging Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce to aid by supplying information on the bureau's organization and operations.

John F. O'Ryan Kee Uned Sistes Senate Washington D. SC Vettes Bureas Las Crees Chamber of Commerce Organization of War Bureau Aid Fitutes O'Ryan Hsreau

National Students Committee Named for Vocational Training Aid

The National Students committee is formed to aid the conmittees by conducting disinterested investigations and reporting on vocational training. Members include Gus Manasse Mrs George W Frenger Riley W Carllots and Daniel Vanghar.

Wthout National Students Committee Gus Manasse George W. Frenger Riley W. Carllots Daniel Vanghar

Farmer classified ad draws wide responses in The Rio Grande Farm

Dr Robert E Middlebrook biologist at New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts ran a classified inquiry last Thursday to buy spiders lizards toads frogs and vinegaroons for experiments. replies arrived from across the Southwest with several shipments of horned louts noted and more on the way.

Rio Grande Robert E. Middlebrook New Mexico College of Ageleniture and Mechanic Arts Middlebrook Southwest Rota Arizona Texas Atd

Doings at M. E. Church

The morning service at St. Pauls M E church Sunday will be conducted by the Volunteer R. 1 Young King state. At eight oclock in the Oy Bible ending they will conduct a Twilight Service in the auditorium of the church the a subject being Out of Darkness Into Light. There will be special music at each service. This is the last Sunday at which the service will be under the direction of the Volunteers and both services have been carefully planned soon to make those the best of the series. The entertainment which was announced in the last issue of The Farmer mil Le given tonight in the church apolite rum beginning at oclock.

M. E St. Paul's M. E Volunt R Servie Wal

Union High School election set for June 30 at multiple precincts

Voters in Dona Ana Mesilla Picacho Mesilla Park and Las Cruces districts will cast ballots Saturday June 30 at district polling places. The election board named judges and clerks for Districts 1 2 12 and 28 with locations including the Dona Ana schoolhouse Las Cruces justice office Mesilla Mesilla Park and Picacho East. A turnout driven effort aims for a voter majority to carry the project.

Union High School Union High Tonsall Dona Ann Mesilla Picacho Mesilla Park Las Cruces Board of Courty Commisssioneas Sovedmive Qudgea Seheal House Ciarick Mo East Picacho T. ©. Cooney Milo Baniert Mes Eva Batlegas Clarks Esteban Hanegas St. Horning H. A. McDowe C. E. Strickland H. J. Bowman Hookland Mra Ntote

Blueher Farm Shows Good Cotton Stalks

Mesilla Valley cotton prospects appear strong as several farmers report robust stalks and near term blooms. Stull on 100 acres foresees over a bale per acre, Brooks with 60 acres expects first blooms this week, and Mayfield notes rapid growth in warm weather. Mebane cotton displays 10 frames with a bloom while Meblyon projects about 80 bales lint from 60 acres.

Stull Mesilla A. d. Brooks de. Field L. Mayfield Fin Oscar Meblyon Picacho

Eastern Markets Seek Mesilla Valley Peaches

Mesilla valley markets show strong demand for Mesilla valley peaches with daily orders and shipments by truck and express begun. Mesilla Valley Marketing Association president NOM Smith says sample boxes sent to marketing centers yielded high price offers and full crop handling seems achievable for a good grower return.

Mesilla Valley de Tt Farm Biveau Trask and Express Jouksng Nom. Smith Oday Tyn

Speaking of Fish Here Prize Story From Fabens Texas

Brod. RW. Twining and Charles C. Lee report catching 18 catfish weighing 392.5 pounds near Fabens Texas last week. The largest fish weighed 1 pound after a hard fight that pulled Mr Lee into the river. Heads of several big fish will be exhibited in Twining's taragent avek.

Farm Women Open House Fourth of July in Temple of Agriculture

Doa Ana county women from the Doha Ane Community club and the Merry-Co-round club of Stearlis host an open house on the Temple of Agriculture’s second floor. A musical program and punch will run from noon. attendees are urged to bring lunch for a social gathering and to bring their husbands. Credit for the rest room plan goes to H. I. Brook who offered the space.

Doha Ane Community Club Merry-Co-round Club Stearlis Farm Bureau Reat Yoon Temple of Agriculture Womon Temple of Agricultura H. I. Brook Dona Ana

Stewart Buys Feature Plays for Navajoland

Claude Stewart returns to Las Cruces to resume Navajoland management and buys a slate of films in Denver for early showings at Aimlaine. Highlights include Robin Mood and The Third Alarm, plus several Harold Moyd comedies and Tom Mix plans for July 4. Stewart also acquires a Colorado theater and expands their chain with Littleton and multiple theaters in surrounding towns.

Claude Stewart Las Cruces Navajoland Salt Lo Farmer Denver Aimlaine Robin Mood Doughis Pairbank Marion Davies Harold Moyd Moz Kelly Compson Law Casson Farjeuaun Sman Wanida Hawley Milton Silla Tom Mix Tom Num Gulwits Colorido Stewart Lax Theatre Littleton Hin Donald Ity San Mateial Tex Gem Socorro Star Fort Lipton Ovto Lux Kao Fay Mia Fay

Dona Ana County Fair Seeks $1000 Budget Aid

Percy W. Barker, secretary treasurer of the Dona Ana County Fair association, asks county commissioners for a $1000 appropriation to fund a September 1924 fair. He urges local chambers and bureaus to write in support, noting money is needed to organize and evaluate desire for a fair next year. The commissioners plan July budget talks to consider the request.

Percy W. Barker Dona Ann County Fair Association Board of County Commissioners Batkar Barker Oriter Fara Chamber of Commerce Elephant Butte Trrlgassinn Fucm Sorala Lae Fair Association

Cruces Seeks City Delivery With $10000 Gross Receipts

Chaos C Lee promotes city delivery to the Chamber of Commerce outlining needs such as population, sidewalks, numbering, and free delivery. He states a gross postal receipt of at least $10000 is required, noting last year’s receipts exceeded $1400. The letter was referred to the city committee including Mrs Herbert Yoo, Mr B J Stern, Campbell, and Isadora Rosenfeld.

Chaos C. Lee Chamber of Cumineres Gruces Wirsb Teoally Itha Clyic Committee Herbert Yoo B. J. Stern Ampbell Isadora Rosenfeld

Las Cruces Country Club Elects Officers at Meeting

Las Cruces Country Club held its regular meeting with Rotherland as temporary chair presiding. Rdyin J. Molt was elected secretary-treasurer and Wi liama Maredy as vice president. The board of governors includes Dr T C Sexton and Uilbedina with broad authority.

Las Cruces Country Club Rotherland Rdyin J. Molt Wiliama Maredy T. C. Sexton Uilbedina Ehh Cubfoet

Better Water Delivery Conditions Possible on Project

J M Lawson of El Paso, manager, says improved water delivery conditions may be achieved on the Rio Grande irrigation project. He urges U S Reclamation Service and irrigation districts to discuss measures, stressing cooperative support, fair delivery rules, and coordinated action with farm bureaus to ensure reliable deliveries and equality for all water users.

Rio Grande J. M. Lawson el Paso Las Crucea U. S. Reclamation Service Irrigation District Indi Dial Aera Ass Trans Lannon

Ford Leads Nationwide Voting Test In June Ballot

The Farmer presents a nationwide voting test showing Henry Ford leading with 73,542 votes, Harding 32,589, and McAdoo 16,667. New York’s Smith gains 2,082 votes, boosting his third place as voters in small towns and rural areas weigh Ford against Harding and other candidates. The test aims to gauge public sentiment for the 1940s presidency amid ongoing political strategy. Readers in New Mexico are urged to vote in the final week, with ballots to be submitted to The Farmer’s office.

Atraw ‘Vetes Fares Fortenta Democratia Usat Smith New York Jobovel Ford Uvover Chofeo Vartyuna Kotiras Id Sview Chows Ford Tat Tollare Ing Widh Collier's Moril Iid Harding MeAton Coxagh Johnwon Buyhes Collier Sie Vlty Inger Purl Herding McAdon Shitinson Mughes Cox For Springs Democrata Republicunn Mariocagu New Mexico Hormer Autocaster Service

Proval of General Meeting and Club Fees

A general meeting was approved to conduct club business in October with possible late meetings at the president's request. Charter members may join by unanimous board vote with a $10 fee, rising to $20 after that. Members and families are welcome, guests pay a small day fee, and a leanly court inquiry committee was formed to report to the board. A postmeeting picnic followed for members and families.

Angus Annilles Mumbers Bisl Leanly Court Peddleson

Mildred Shull and B W Davis Marry at First Presbyterian

Miss Mildred Alice Shull daughter of Rev Shull and Benjamin White Mavis Jr son of Mr and Mrs Davis were married at First Presbyterian Church in a ceremony conducted by Mer I. 4. Reemtama with the church beautifully decorated. Evening Choir sang the wedding march as organist played.

Mildred Alien Shull R. Shull Tanjamin White Mavis, Jr Mee

Wedding Ceremony at The Church of the Arranged Names

Mrs May Arncigan sang during the ceremony with Mrs. Vranee as accompanist. The couple, Alfred Chathan Strela and relatives, entered from the alcoves with bridesmaids and the Maid of Honor Miss Miller. The ring ceremony used, Mendelssohn’s Wedding March played by Mr Loomis, guests attended a lawn reception, couple to reside in Las Cruces with best wishes from many friends.

Mra Homay Arncigan Lrs. Vranee Lldepraon Kroamaman Alfred Chathan Strela Honard Hrawnlee William Martin Henry Summierford Janien Wayne Luella Brownlee Ciertrinle Smith Margaret Howman Miss Miller Bearine Rokox Roberta Stern Robert Thult Mr. Loomis Mendelssohn Hirch Lawn D. Btern Armije Street Echo Davia Cruces Tong

Chamber Directors Plan Biweekly Meetings Adjusted Schedule

Directors of the chamber presided by A I Kelsy vice president agreed to meet bi monthly in July and August instead of twice a month. The next meeting was set for July with Pat and Oeleele attending the evening session.

Chamber of Temhyeree Ab Manthey A. I. Kelsy

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Veterans’ Bureau Mmonny Hospitali Rint Bureau Saya Bir Mes Jose Gonzales Kot Springs Jesus Zarmiento Henry Ford Elenry Ford Mildred Alice Shull B.W. Davis Rio Grande Varmer The United States Rio Grande Karmer Bes Cruces, N, M
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