27 Oct 1969
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Newspaper
Silver City Daily Press
Location
Silver City, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1969
Page
1
An old style note suggests turning Halloween into a cozy family event with imaginative play and a Friday night party. Plan early dinner or gathering, avoid long rules, and use simple treats like apple cider, frosted cupcakes, and hot chocolate with cake.
The article traces Halloween roots in ancient Celts of Gaul and Britain, noting beliefs in spirits and the changing of rituals under Christian influence. It discusses sacred days, priestly orders, and early customs, including fear, omens, and costumes, culminating in a shift toward All Hallows Eve with Christian framing.
Mrs Ray Strickhind returns home from Albuquerque where husband was at the Veterans Administration Hospital. Strickland underwent surgery on Wednesday at the veterans facility. Mrs Strickland reports he is doing satisfactorily and is in good condition now.
Cobre Boosters announce their annual enchilada dinner at Coleith Sobel auditorium on a Friday in November. Proceeds support athletes and the Girls Athletic Association with ticket sales handled by Booster members and involved organizers.
A fragmented report lists individuals and groups connected to a development effort in Pinos Altos and nearby Silver City. Mentions include Pinkerton, Dona Ana workers, and local committees as volunteers and supporters in the community initiative.
A fragmented hospital listing shows numerous admissions and discharges across Silver City and nearby towns. Names include Manuel Balas Bayard Adrioune Cartlehael Mary Manors Sabrina Humphrey and more, with scattered locations and partial dates.
Fragmentary OCR shows a bookmobile schedule or menu style listing with incomplete names and dates including October items and venue mentions. The text references Foster's and Valladian items with partial day indications and unreadable entries.
Fragmentary notice states a significant event or meeting occurred today at Gallfaris with wide separations reported. No serious injuries were documented and officials noted no further details available.
Mrs Meredith Neal presided at the October Newcomers Club luncheon at the Drifter restaurant. New members introduced included Mrs Tex Lowry Mrs Luke Loranzo Mrs Jack Swice good Mrs Waller Gould and Mrs Rowland Ball. Guest speaker was Murray Ryan state representative. November program will focus on hairstyles.
Grant County Bank in Silver City hosts a Boy Scout Round Table at 3 45 PM Tuesday chaired by Lewis C Veneill. Members are urged to attend and participate in planning activities.
Editor Robert Brown is elected president to succeed Wendell Faught, with Paul Payton and Skat Beck named first and second vice presidents. Two-year board terms go to George Baldwin, Joek Priestly, Peter Kelly, and George Valliant while several holdover directors return. Awards span Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Las Cruces publications, recognizing editorial, writing, and photography across daily and weekly categories.
Visitors to Gila Cliff Dwellings Maton Magnitend face new hours as daylight shortens with Mountain Standard Time. Beginning now the Center opens at 6 am and closes at 10 pm, aligning with winter visitation patterns and a late-fall transition.
Observations by Bob Ingraham note that most automobile accidents happen near home in urban areas rather than on highways. He cites reckless driving and concentration of vehicles in small areas as key factors and questions when safety will improve amid rising road risks.
The Juilliard School debuted its $184 million Lincoln Center home with a 90 minute program conducted by Jean Morel and Leopold Stokowski. Alumni Van Cliburn and Itzhak Perlman joined soloists Shirley Verrett and others as Gov. Rockefeller and dignitaries attended. Leonard Bernstein opened remarks proclaiming the new complex a university of the performing arts. Classes for 784 students begin this month in the marble eight story building with extensive rehearsal, studio, and library spaces.
Rep. Henry Reuss accuses the Nixon administration of suppressing Treasury and other agency reports on the supersonic transport. He calls SST an unconscionable waste of 1.3 billion dollars, a threat to the environment, and a risk to the dollar amid balance of payments concerns. The Wisconsin Democrat alerted House leaders and the Freedom of Information Act committee chair to the issue.
Obituary notices from Liver City Daily Press and Curtis Mortuary report Charles H. Miles died Friday with services Monday at 2 30 pm in Curtis Mortuary chapel officiated by Alfred Pace of First United Methodist Church Graveside rites were by Hurley Lodge AV AM No 55 with interment in Masonic Cemetery Active pallbearers listed and honorary casketbearers named for Miles. George A McCormick 82 died Sunday at Hilcrest Hospital. retired Kennycatt employee, survived by wife and four sisters. member of Arena Valley Community Church and Santa Jetta Lodge AE 2AM No 4. Funeral arrangements to be announced by Curtis Mortuary.
Officials of the American Trial Lawyers Association report a majority of members favor withdrawing Judge Clement Haynsworth's nomination to the U S Supreme Court. The president Leon L Wolfstone notes public uncertainty over nominees' ethics harms confidence in the judiciary.
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