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ELEVATION 4336 POPULATION 4300 AND PURE WATER THE DEMING HI HEADLIGHT In LAND The OF Heart of SUNSHINE The Established in 1882 Member New Mexico Press Deming, New Mexico, Friday, August 11, 1939. Luna County's Official Paper Volume 57, Number 50. Rolla Buck Is Signed To Coach D. H. S.

Wildcats Rolla Buck, for the past seven vears athletic coach at Tularosa school, has been chosen to conch the Deming Wildeats. Coach Buck has established an enviable record at Tularosa in all ports. His football teams have won 43 and lost 13 games for a average. Most of these games have been played against much larger schools. He holds decisions over Roswell and Las Cruces.

among the larger schools. His team's only losses were to El Paso high school 13-7, Las Cruces, Roswell, Deming, Bowie High of El Paso and Ysleta. In basketball, his teams have won most of their games. His track teams have won the district track meet three of the past five years. Buck is a graduate of Texas Tech, where he minored in physical education.

lie will take charge of. a complete boys physical education program in the Deming schools. Mr. Buck has attended coaching schools under the leading coaches of the nation. lie had a special course in treatment of injuries under Dr.

"Phog" Alien, athletic director a at the University of Kansas. Ile has never had a serious injury to one of his athletes. Mr. Buck is married and has one child. He is expected to arrive in Deming with his family at an early date to prepare for the opening of football practice about Septmber 1.

The first game will be played here September 22 with the strong Morenci, Arizona, high school. Considering the fine record made by Mr. Buck at Tularosa, a school less than half the size of the Deming school, Deming is expected to retain its position of ledership in athletics. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL WHAT? Vacation Bible Schools are being held throughout our nation. They have been found to be exceedingly helpful for the young people and children of our land.

The Bible is the text book, and is taught in very attractive, interesting and impressive manners. Many other things of great value are emphasized. No books have to be bought by the pupils. WHO? All boys and girls and young people between four years of age by April 1, 1940 and 17 years of age by April 1, 1940, regardiess of church or Sunday school affiliation. There will be NO enrollment A free will offering will be taken! at the close of the school to defray the small expense.

WHERE? Deming Baptist Church, corner Pine and Iron. WHEN? Begins August 14th, at 9:00 n. m. Lasts for two hours each day. Continues for two weeks.

Closing program Friday evening, August 29th. COME BOYS. GIRLS AND YOUNG PEOPLE, WE WANT YOU. CONGRESSMAN DEMPSEY HERE WEDNESDAY NIGHT Congressman John J. Dempsey, accompanied by Roy Cook of Albuquerque and J.

A. Campbell of Carlsbad spent Wednesday night in Deming. The party was enroute to Lordsburg to attend the American Legion convention. Corn Is All Set for Husking Bee National cornhusking contest won't come off until fall, but "playing feld" at Lawrence, is ready for contestants. Favored by ample rainfall and sunshine, stalks have grown to height head taller than Mrs.

Lawrence Leonhard. CAR SALES The Sandy. Motor company reports the sale of a Studebaker pickup to George Chester and a President coupe to T. D. Darling.

Henry Finn reports the sale of Plymouth sedan to Herbert Loynd of Hurley and an International pickup to E. H. Currie. The Brem Chevrolet company reports the sale of a Chevrolet town sedan to Mrs. George McCan, a Chevrolet sedan to Joe Tarazon, a truck to H.

A. Gray and a pickup to M. M. Harrell of Hanover. CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY Mrs.

Stanley Dennis entertained Monday in honor of her grandmother, Mrs. W. D. Howard. The occasion being Mrs.

Howard's 83rd birthday. A large group was present to wish the honoree many happy returns of the day. CARD OF THANKS We wish to extend our sincere thanks to those who were so kind and thoughtful to us during our recent bereavement. Mrs. Emma Ferrell Mrs.

Alice May Edgar May and family. FIDELIS CLASS Members of the Fidelis Class of the Baptist church will meet Tuesday, August 15, at the home of Mrs. Goldsmith, with a covered dish luncheon. All members are asked to be present for election of new officers. As Fire 'Ate' Western Wheat In path of flames, which swept 4000 acres of wheat in southeastern section of Washington state, barn at Walis Walla turns to burning fury, Many bushels of crops went up in smoke, one farmer lost his DRILLING EQUIPMENT ARRIVES FOR DWYER WELL.

The first carload of equipment. including a rotary drill, casing, pipe and engines, air compressor and tanks, arrived in the local railroad yards Wednesday night. The Southern Pacific company is to be complimented on the schedule it established in the delivery of this equipment from the Southern California oil fields. The above equipment is the initial car of material necessary to start operations in the holdings of the Deming Oil Associates, near Dwyer, in Grant county. The onerations will be conducted by a syndicate composed of San Francisco men.

The three drillers who will be in active charge of drillings arrived Wednesday and are making every effort to get started within the next few days. There may be a slight delay on account of the condition of the roads due to the heavy rains in the upper Mimbres last Sunday. HOME DEMONSTRATION MET The meeting of the Luna county Home Demonstration club was full of interest Tuesday. This was the final meeting of the Cotton Dress Project. "Inexpensive Patterns" was discussed by Mrs.

Dannie Simonds. She gave many reasons why they served so many purposes. Mrs. Raymond Wilder gave a most interesting report on Rayon. Mrs.

C. R. Gobble discussed the value of the daughters learning to sew. It was the opinion of all present that the Cotton Dress Project was the most practical and interesting that had ever been presented. Lewis Flats Meeting Phase III of the Cotton Dress Project proved an interesting subject for the Lewis Flats club.

This phase included all the alterations that are usually necessary in using commercial patterns. Knowing how to first alter the pattern saves time as well as material and money and assures an attractive garment. The influence of the cotton Dress Project continues to be shown. This meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Nona Hedrick, with Mrs.

Chester Hassman as assistant hostess. The buffet luncheon table was loaded with good eats. Sweet corn out of Mrs. Hedrick's garden was one of the surprises. The last feature was a "song fest." Several of the women served as accompanistss.

RURAL SCHOOLS Rural schools will open September 5th, according to Miss Ruth Soper, County Superintendent. Mrs. Coot Pyle has accepted a position at the Deming Drug company. Dr. Jim Byrne, Ray Cowan and Bob Kirby plan to spend this week end at Tucson.

WHITEHILL-LAMBERT Vance Whitehill and Miss Vestina Lambert of Baird, Texas, were married Saturday at the Episcopal church, Mesilia, the Rev. Hunter Lewis officiating. The young couple will reside at Jal, where Vance is employed by the El Paso Natural Gas company. Mrs. K.

K. Hood and Miss Helen Hood have returned from an extensive trip through the east. They were accompanied home by Bob Hood of Washington, D. who will remain for a visit with the family. Mrs.

George T. Stallings, Jr. returned this week to her home in California after a vistit here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.

L. Miller. Mrs. Miller accompanied her home. Mrs.

George Dowdle enertained 20 guests last Friday afternoon at a bridge party. High score prize was won by Mrs. Martin Wehmhoner, cut prize by Mrs. Jack Wells and consolation by Mrs. Ackley.

Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Bassett left this week for Lead.

South Dakoto, where they will visit Mrs. Bas-1 sett's relatives. Lloyd Bassett companied them as far as Denver and will drive home a truck for the Bassett Motor company. Miss Theresa Clark will leave tomorrow for her home in Los Angeles after having spent the past several months in Deming. She will be accompanied by Mrs.

Bernard Carney and Celia Carney. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert had as their guests Tuesday and Wednesday, Mr. and Mrs.

Glen Hambel and sons. Dean and Billy. of Zanesville, Ohio. Mrs. Hambel is a siser of Mr.

Emery. Wednesday Mr. and Mrs. Emery and Mrs. Baldwin, accompanied their guests on a trip to Hurley, Santa Rita and Silver City.

Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Chadborn of Coolidge, Arizona and Missing Teddy Walker of Phoenix will ar- I rive this week end to visit Mr.

and Mrs. D. T. Walker, ONLY REMEMBER WHEN A CHURCH SOCIAL WASN'T COMPLETE WITHOUT A MUSICAL RENDITION OF THE WRECK OF THE TITANIC 122 FOR AN ENCORE I SHALL PLAY WOODLAND ECHOES 'STAR OF THE EAST' 1 HOPE YOU'LL LIKE 'EM THANK YOU. Deming Golf Club Will Hold Meet Sept.

2, 3, The Deming Golf Club will stage a three day tournament, September 2, 3 and 4. It will be known hereafter as the Annual Labor Day Golf Tournament, and will be held every year. The course will be put into top condition for the tournament. There will be a flight for everyone, with excellent prizes in each flight. More complete details will be published next week.

HIGHWAY SIGN SHOP ESTABLISHED IN DEMING A road signs division for paring highway signs for this dis. trict has been established in Deming. The new office is in the Stenson building on North Gold and Ray Richardson is in charge. Ray recently spent some time in Denver receiving instructions in the work. Mrs.

Herbert Leonard of Silver City recently won a Pullman naming contest and as a reward was given two round trip tickets to the New York World's Fair. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard left Silver City Sunday on their trip. Mrs.

Leonard will be remembered here as Miss Ethel Tulloch. FINDS OLD PISTOL W. A. Page this week dug up an old pistol in the old Spanish mine in the Florida mountains. The gun had been buried so long that it was almost completely eaten up by rust, but the empty cartridge cases were still in good condition.

Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Parks and sons, Joe and Lloyd, have turned to their home in Lake Valley, after an extended trip to the San Francisco Fair and other points of interest.

Douglas Maples and daughter, Mrs. Ed Shannon left Wednesday for Seattle, where they will meet Mrs. Maples and Miss Eunice Maples, who are returning from Alaska. Dorohty Mae and Evelyn Jo Katz, daughetrs of Mr. and Mrs.

George M. Katz, had their tonsils removed Tuesday. K. K. Hood, Boyd and Tom Watson attended an assembly of Rotary presidents and secretaries Monday and at Hot Springs.

Mr. Watson was Sergeant-at-Arms at The bly. Nancy Lindauer entertained Thursday with a luncheon and theatre party. Guests were: Frances Louise Hatcher, Margaret Ann Marshall, Cecilia Carney, Tony Carlon and Charline Sage. The Susanna Wesley Circle will meet next Monday night with Mrs.

W. J. Evans for a pot luck lawn supper. Betty Jean Burns celebrated her 12th birthday with a theatre party yesterday afternoon. Afterwards the youngsters went to the Burns home where were served.

Mrs. Grover Voiers, Voiers and Henry Voiers made a business trip Wednesday to El Paso. Dr. Kaufman of Tyrone, is takcare of Dr. Colvard's practice while Dr.

Colvard is attending the national guard encampment at Las Vegas. DEMING'S THIRD ANNUAL BEACH FASHION SHOW AND BEAUTY PAGEANT Friday and Saturday, Aug. 25-26 The Luna Theatre will hold its Third Annual Beach Fashion Show and Beauty Pageant on Friday and Saturday, August 25 and 26 at 8:45 p. m. Thi sevent, being staged every year and being an event for the young ladies of Deming to vie for honors as to who will be "Miss Deming." The merchants of Deming have sponsored this event each to find winsome young lady to represent the beauty of Deming.

The merchants will be represented on the Luna stage by. local and out of town young ladies. The winners will be selected on the basis of poise, personality and figure. First and second place winners will he awarded a silver loving cup and the title "Miss Deming of 1939," each of the remaining contestants will receive a two weeks pass to the theatre. The audience Friday night will vote for the girl they consider the best, Saturday night the girls will again appear before the audience.

The ten girls with the most votes from Friday will reappear and the winners will be chosen by tourists from the hotels. Others who may wish to enter this contest are requested to leave their name and address at the Luna Theatre box office not later than, Saturday, August 19. Deming of 1939" is a title and award that any young lady will be proud to have. Come to the Luna and vote for your favorite. There will be a change of screen programs each night.

All of the entries will be the guest of the Luna Theatre at a sunrise breakfast party on Monday, August 28th. HARD RAINS FELL OVER SOUTHERN PART OF STATE Hard rains fell over this district the past week. Jim Phillips reports 4-inches of rain Sunday on his ranch near Separ. U. S.

80, near Separ was wash. ed out Sunday as well as both the Hatch and Silver City roads. Mrs. Frank Coon entertained a of Deming youngsters day at luncheon and a theatre party, honoring Kathryn and Coon of Duncan. Those enjoying the occasion were: Helen Lee Nielsen, Clystia Hammond, Lindy and Betty Dowdle, Nancy Lindauer, Margaret Ann Marshall, Frances Louise Hatcher, Tony Carlton, Charline and Louise Sage.

MARRIAGES E. L. Marsh of San Diego, California and Mary Edith McDonald of Santa Fe were married August 4th. By Judge Ben Pennington. Phil Nichols and Ruth Ann Stewart, both of Deming, were married August 5th, by Judge Pennington.

L. C. Lockbridge and Lily Taylor, both of San Antonio, New Mexico, were married August 6th, by Rev. L. L.

Thurston. Tommy Hoskins, who recently underwent an appendectomy the Deming hospital was able to be removed to his home Thursday. Dr. Breck of El Paso was a guest Thursday of Dr. J.

G. Moir. Fred Rosch, who is employed by the El Paso Naural Gas company, at Gage suffered a severe knee injury Wednesday. ALFRED BOYD GRADUATES Alfred Boyd, former Deming High School student, has graduated from the Naval Aviation school and has been commissioned an Ensign in the Naval Aviation Reserve. WILL MEET TODAY TO DISCUSS HORSE RACING There will be a meeting at 3 o'clock this afternoon at the Park Hotel for all those interested in the promoting of horse racing here this fall.

OIL WELL DOWN 1000 FEET The Berry Oil Well is reported to be down 1000 feet this week, with steady progress in drilling being made. Mrs. Ruth Sloss and Miss Lorraine Sloss entertained 20 friends Tuesday evening at linen and silver shower, honoring Miss Billy Jo Dean, whose marriage to Wal-1 ter Johnson, of Akela will take place August 18. Hearts were waved during the evening. Mrs.

Stanley Dennis winning high scorel prize and Miss Dean the consolation. Following the cards, Miss Dean was presented with a corsage of roses to which were tied streamers of baby ribbon, with treasure hunt notes, which directed her in finding the gifts. Mrs. H. T.

Hall is visiting this week in Albuquerque. Poultry Judging Team Makes Excellent Rating It's Summer, but--- Deming hampion High School's state poultry judging team Von new laurels for the school when it was accorded an Excellent rating in the nati nal poultry contest held in Cleveland, Ohio last week. A point system is used in determining the standings of the teams and ratings of Superior, Excellent and Good are awarded. The highest possible score is 2000 points. A score of 1600 points or better earns 2 Superior rating.

1:00 to 1600 is Excellent and bew 1400 is the Good classification By scoring a total of 1550 points, the Deming team won an Excellent rating. This rating was 8th from the top, which means that the local team ranked 88 the eighth best team in the United States. The Deming team was composed Hiram Gamfory and Alvin Garweth. won a Superior inis mating while Garrett Gumfory was to broadrast over NBC on wEary And Home Hour" procram last Friday mornine. The entire group of Deming Future Farmers who made the trip atterded the broadcast.

W. G. Butterfield, vocational agriculture instructor and coach of the team was very well pleased with the excellent showing of his team. He was particularly pleased that his team scored more than 300 points higher than the team from his home state of Michigan. The Deming Future Farmers left for Niagra Falls immediately after the close of the contest.

From there they went to New York to spend three days at the World's Fair. They will start home today, stopping in Washington two days and continuing to Deming by way of Florida. arriving here August 24. SILVER CITY GOLF CLUB HOLDS ANNUAL TOURNEY The Silver City Golf Club is holding its annual tournament this year on August 18, 19 and 20. A good time with plenty of golf and entertainment is assured all who attend the meet.

SPROUSE-REITZ STORE WILL OPEN SEPT. FIRST Mr. and Mrs. Fred Shore, managers of Sprouse-Reitz, returned to Deming Sunday after several months absence. While away they worked at the company store in Safford, Arizona, later gOto Socorro, New Mexico, where they opened a new store for the company.

They expect to have the local store ready for business about September first. FIRST METHODIST CHURCH L. L. Thurston, minister "Saved to Serve." the sermon theme for next Sunday morning, gives a refreshing view of Jesus' purpose for His people here on earth. The peafowl for looks.

but the world prefers the homely hen, and barn yard philosophy is ly hatched at the house nearby. "Ashamed of Jesus" suggests a story of the time when "Many worshipped Him secretely for fear of the-." Plans for a revival meeting to begin September 17 were endorsed by the Board of Stewards at a recent meeting. Rev. H. L.

Thurston of Aspermont, son of the pastor, will assist in the meeting. Free Text Books For New Mexico High Schools Announcement has been made by the New Mexico Board of Education that a partial list of text books will be furnished free to the high schools this coming This is the first year that free textbooks have been furnished for the high schools of the state. How. ever, books 8 are now furnished for the grade schools, and have been for some time. Text books to be furnished by the state this year are Grammar and Composition, Il, III, IV: Mathematics, General Math, Algebra Algebra II and Geometry; Social Science, Civics, Government Ancient History, American History, Economies and Sociology: Safety Education and some reference books.

This list of free books will mean that those getting the free texts will having 8 saving of from $4.00 to $6.00 per student. Free books are an advantage in the fact that when revised editions are adopted for use, all students will receive the revised opies at the same time instead of depending upon the student for the purchase of the new book. LIVESTOCK 4-H CLUB SPONSORS PARTY The Livestock 4-H Club is sponsoring party at the Mimbres Country Club, Wednesday, August 16. All 4-H Club members in the county are invited to attend. Plan to come and enjoy an evening of games, dancing and other entertainment.

Miss Polly Moran spent day and Wednesday in El Paso. Fall furs are in the fashion picture despite fact that the heal's still on. Sheared beaver makes fitted and flared coat, above, which features tuxedo revers. wide cuffs. Horizontal bands of fur form skirt.

HONDALE CLUB The Hondale Club met Wednesat the home of Mrs. George Ackerman with a large attendance. A delicious dinner was enjoyed. A short business meeting was held and W. W.

Phillips asked for the meeting in September. LADIES AID The Ladies Aid of the Christian church met July 27 at the church. A short business meeting was held and it was voted to start planning for the Bazaar which will be held on November 25. A visiting committee was appointed, consisting of Mrs. G.

R. Morgan and Mrs. J. L. Hougland.

The following program was given: Vita harp solos. by Prof. Siebenthal. a readng by Mrs. M.

B. Pringle, two violin solos by Miss Ann Storrs Silver City, accompanied by Miss Priscilla Whitehill. Miss Frances McCan gave a very interesting account of her trip east. Delicious refreshments were ed by the hostesses, Mrs. Jo Kinahan and Mrs.

W. H. Jennings. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH E. Tilden Lewis, minister Morning worship and communion at 11 o'clock.

sermon subject, "Some Things God Cannot Do." Bible school at 9:45 a. m. We hope to have all our members present for the morning hour, one Or two matters of importance are to be brought to the attention of the church, and for your action on the matter. 8:00 p. m.

An informal service of song and sermon. If you are not attending church elsewhere, we invite you to join with us, it will be a blessing to us as well AS to yourself. BIG DANCE AT MISSION TOMORROW NIGHT There will be a big dance at the Mission Inn tomorrow night, with the Musical Grays furnishing the music. An enjoyable evening, where it is cool and comfortable is assured all who attend. SCHOOL NOTES Miss Leta Godman was elected to a position in the grades.

Miss Godman is one of the successful teachers in the county schools. R. D. Pearce, teacher in the Junior high school for several years will be transferred to the position of principal at Smith school. C.

R. Lewis and George Bell were appointed 2 special committee for the securing of grounds and the development of an athletic field. All school bus drivers should heed this particular notice, that on August 28, they will be required to take a written, physical and oral examination as to their fitness and ability to be a driver of a school bus. These are new regulations issued by the State Department, and only persons securing permits from this department will be allowed to operate. The examination will be under the supervision of the Highway Patrolman for this district.

WALKER-RICHARDSON Announcement has been made of the marriage of Charles Ganahl Walker to Mrs. Grace Richardson, August 4th, at Hollywood, California. Mrs. Richardson formerly was commercial teacher in Deming High School. The couple will make their home in San Antonio, Texas.

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