Belen Defeats San Marcial In Local Ball Game
The Belen Ball Team reversed the San Marcial Greys 8 to 6 in a tight Sunday contest. McGrath and Lowrey anchored the visitors batteries, Gutierrez and Burford for Belen, with Jacobson umpiring as crowds swelled for the most exciting game of the season. The event capped a day of festive activities and a busy schedule surrounding the Belen fiesta preparations.
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Belen
San Marcial Greys
San Marcial
McGrath
Lowrey
Gutierrez
Burford
B. Jacobson
Local notes from Socorro midweek visits and accident
B.C. Becker of Belen stayed at the Chambon hotel Thursday. Baca, Valencia county school superintendent, visited Socorro Wednesday to see Superintendent Benjamin Sanchez. Louis Becker, a Magdalena branch brakeman, suffered a serious ankle dislocation recently and now uses crutches.
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B.C. Becker
Belen
Chambon Hotel
Baca
Valencia County
Socorro
Benjamin Sanchez
Louis Becker
Magdalena
Appreciation Gift For Belen Pitcher Burford
Ball fans in Belen presented J. G. Burford a gold Aristo Verithin watch after his pivotal pitching in most summer wins. The plain case bears the initial B and the inscription Presented by Belen Ball Fans on the inner back cover. Burford is proud of the gift.
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Belen
J. G. Burford
Aristo Verithin
Burford
Valencia County Courthouse Dedication Tie Breaker Plan
Phil Jagels of Los Lunas reports Valencia county officials will showcase the county and visitors at Labor Day dedication of the courthouse. He invites San Marcial and Belen to settle their tie on neutral ground in Los Lunas. Dr. C C Clark of Socorro and Magdalena roots for the event.
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Phil Jagels
Los Lunas
Valencia County
San Marcial
Belen
Commercial Club Names Recording Secretary and Plans County Dedication
George Hoffman was elected recording secretary for the remainder of the term. A committee will represent Belen at the dedication of the county courthouse in Los Lunas next month, with plans to bring the Belen Brass Band to perform. Another committee will meet the State Highway Commission to discuss locating the public highway from Los Lunas to Gallup in the near future.
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Commercial Club
George Hoffman
Belen
Los Lunas
State Highway Commission
Gallup
Mindset guides a man’s path as he chooses his course
A reflective line notes that personal decision shapes the direction a man takes in life, implying external nudges influence but the final path rests with individual resolve.
Must Move Fences On Valencia County Roads
Valencia County Road Board adopts a resolution requiring owners of fenced lands adjoining public roads to remove fences encroaching on the sixty foot right of way within sixty days. If not removed, the board will remove fences at the owners' expense. Per John Becker Jr See's and Treas.
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Valencia County Road Board
John Becker, Jr
S and Treas
Unclaimed Mail Matter at Belen NM Advised
Unclaimed mail at the Belen New Mexico post office for the week ending August 14 1913. Callers must say Advertised and pay one cent per piece. If unclaimed by August 28 1913 items go to the Dead Letter Office.
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Belen
New Mexico
John Becker
P. M
Belen Public Schools Readied for Fall Term Opening
The Belen Public Schools plan a September 8 start after repairs and renovations. Prof J B Gunter is re elected superintendent with Miss E Ruth Ziegler as high school assistant. Teachers Lillian Pohl Olive Duer Emma Underworth Rhea Wilsey and Mrs F R Trimble named for grades. A new Saural school will house lower grades to reduce crowding and cold morning walks.
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Belen Public
Rrof
J.B. Gunter
E. Ruth Ziegler
Lillian Pohl
Olive Duer
Emma Underworth
Rhea Wilsey
F. R. Trimble
Saural
Manuel Sanchez
Social Dance at the Misses Gooch Home in Belen
The Misses Wula Gooch and Helen Hoffman hosted a lively dance for local youths at Mrs. Gooch's home on August 7. Music by Mrs. H. R. Wetmore and Misses Opal Jones and Pearl Haverford accompanied the evening, with refreshments served around eleven. Notables in attendance included Rumaldo Delgado Edna LeBrun Marian Kennebeck Pearl Haverford Opal Jones Ruby Jones Helen Hoffman Eula Gooch Opal Gooch and several young men.
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Wula Gooch
Helen Hoffman
Belen
Opal Gooch
Jack Clendenen
Paul
Alderman
Cecil H. Craig
Milton W. Rigney
Harry E. Kronig
Roy Abel
Louis Lemaster
Edward J. Kennebeck
DeWitt Campbell
Naylon Seeks Belen Baseball Challenge in Albuquerque
Thomas J. Naylon of the Commercial club outlines a plan to assemble top local players and invite Belen to play a series in Albuquerque. He cites Belen’s strong ball play and aims for a return match, with local fans eager, while noting scheduling changes and a desire for a fair, clean contest.
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Thomas J. Naylon
Phoenix
Albuquerque
Tom
Belen
Happies
Naylon
R. F. Hutchinson
Charlie Kunz
Doc
Albuquerque Herald
Wetmore
Duke City
Frog Jump Strategy In Record-Making Race
An observation notes that appearances mislead in judging frog jump distance. It suggests choosing not to win outright but to push the immediate rival to break the existing record.
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Albuquerque Commercial Club
Belen Boys
John Rueb
Rueb
C. H. Rhodes
Topeka
St. Louis
Bernalillo County
Ros Campbell
Mathew Dairy
C. C. Clark
N. Bellamah
Sabinal
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