The Deming Headlight from Deming, New Mexico • 1

In The Heart of Tka LAND OF SUNSHINE AND PURE WATER ELEVATION 4SM POPULATION 4509 Established in 1882 Member Neu) Mexico Preta DEMING, NEW MEXICO, FRIDAY. -FEBRUARY 9, 1940. Luna County's Official Paper Volume 58, Number 24. D.A.R. To Hold Annual Contest 'ffinuia mm? mm tunil nm sd Court VphoSdsrJater Law In Decision Given Thurs.

Drive For Scout Funds Is Launched This Morning At Early Bird Breakfast SCOL'T COUNCIL Cowboys Pay To Park Steeds -2 Dr. M. II. Cain, District Chairman and M. C.

Heffleman, Finance Chairman of the Luna County District Boy Scouts of America, announced the annual Boy Scout Drive to be held in Deming, Friday, February 9. Funds will be raised for the years activities in the Boy Scout Program, Mr. Heffleman will head an organization of 50 men and women who will give every citizen of Deming an opportunity to invest in Scouting and in Americanism. Deming is awakening to a sense of boy consciousness. In a school survey recently completed by Supt.

J. Cloyd Miller, more than 100 boys signified heir desire to be Scouts. To each this great number of boys and to give them this program of Character building and Citizenship training, more men and mon-y are needed. Dr. Cain stressed he point that at the present time is absolutely imposible to take are of this large groun of boys vho are demanding the Boy Scout nrogram.

A plan of organization is now mderway. and if the financial goal reached, it will be possible for he New Mexico section of the Yucca Council to have a resident rield Executive who will help in intensified Scout program and nore boys will be given an opportunity to join the Boy Spouts through the organization of new Cub Packs and Scout Troops. All workers in the Boy Scout drive attended an Early Bird Breakfast this morning at 7:30. Sustaining memberships and Cash ontributiens will be solicited. The minimum Sustaining membership vil he $1.00 per month, and some memberships will be $2.

$3, and $5 oer month. The workers have idonted a slogan Lets Win this Year for the Boy Scouts of Deming. Boy Scouts who will serve tomorrow as village trustees will be guests of the Deming Rotary club at luncheon today. A thoughtful Lincoln looks out on a troubled world this year from his marble memorial in Washington as the nation marks the 131st anniversary of his birth, and wonders if his words on peace prophetically spoken near the end of the Civil War, wiil app today. Play Rexalls Friday Night 4 203 Olsons Terrible Swedes, the greatest basketball attraction on the road, appear here February 16 against the Deming Rexalls.

Tiie Terrible Swedes are playing their 20th season as Americas outstanding mens basketball team. Of course none of the original Swedes are playing with the team now. C. M. Olson, originator and manager of the team, retired frqm active playing five years ago but his team continues to be recognized as one of the best playing the game today.

The Terrible Swede team is recruited from outstanding College and independent players. The men are all clever ball handlers, accurate shots and great showmen. Wiggles Surface is playing his fifth season with the Swedes. Bob Olson has played with both the House of David and the Terrible Swedes. Big George Campbell, center, stands 6 foot 8 inches in height and is billed as America's Super Showman.

He is playing his twelfth season with the Swedes. He handles a basketball in one hand like a baseball and displays a number of interesting stunts It was announced this morning that Miss Winifred Snyder has been chosen to represent Deming High school in the D. A. R. good citizenship contest.

The Daughters of The American Revolution has offered some fortunate New Mexico girl the thrill of her lifetime a trip to Washington, D. with all expenses paid. The winner, to be chosen from among seniors of the States accredited four-year High Schools on the basis of her outstanding dependability, service, leadership and patriotism, will spend ten joy-filled April days visiting the famous buildings and shrines of the National "Capital. Here is the way she will be se 'ected: Senior members of the various High Schools will pick three girls from each graduating class on or before February 10, the School Faculty will then choose one of them as the girl best renresent-and report its decision to Mrs. ''eo-e Graham of Santa Fe.

State Chairman of the D.A.R. Good Citizenship Committee. The names of the girls will then be written on slips of paper, and the winner will be chosen by lot, on Washingtons Birthday, under the supervision of Gov. Miles, State School Superintendent Grace Corrigan, and Mrs. Oiive W.

Bell of Faywood, State Regent of the D. A. R. Two alternates also will be selected, so that if the wining girl for any reason is unable to make the trip, another will be available to take her place. Mrs.

Bell will acompany the winner to Washington, leaving New Mexico April 10, and returning April 21. Full school credit will be given for the Good Citizenship Pilgrimage, as it is called. While in Washington the New Mexico girl will meet Pilgrims from all of the other states, will visit the Capital while Congress is in sesison, the White House, the Washington Monument and many other famous places about which her school books have told her. COUNTY AAA MEETING The 1940 Farm Program will be presented to local farmers and others interested at a meeting Tuesday, February 13th, at the Courthouse. The meeting will start at 2:00 P.

M. sharp. The State AAA Office and State Extension Service are sending representatives who will endeavor to give a thorough interpretation of the State Docket. The 1939 program is well out of the way and local officials are planning on getting a real start on the 1940 program. Everyone interested is urged to attend this first educational meeting and familiarize themselves with the purpose and provisions of the Program.

TO AID PAYERS FIX TAX FORMS For the convenience of those who are required by law to file federal income tax returns, a deputy collector of internal revenue will be at the Deming city hall, March 2, to assist taxpayers in preparing their returns. No charge will be made for this sed-vice. M. C. HEFFELMAN CHOSEN NEW C.

C. PRESIDENT M. C. Heffelman, manager of the Deming Ice and Electric company, was elected president of the Deming Chamber of Commerce at a meeting of the directors Saturday. Postelle Cooper, retiring president, was given a vote of thanks for his civic service as head of the organization.

Tom Watson was elected vice president; Fletcher Bowman, treas urer; and J. C. OLeary, secretary, was re-elected. Mr. and Mrs.

L. E. Evans of Denver visited here from Saturday to Wednesday with Mrs. Evans parents, Mr. and Mrs.

N. G. Boyd. Mr. and Mrs.

Boyd returned to Denver with the Evanses and will spend two weeks there. Navy Seeks Recruits The Navy Department recently made public the Annual Report of the Secretary of the Navy to the President. Mr. Edison pleaded for more ships and recommended a 15 percent increase in the enlisted strength, to properly man the expanding Navy. The Fleets battle efficiency, high morale of personnel and superior ability of officers and men warrant confidence of the country in the Naval R.

A. Peterson, (Thief Mate U. Navy Recruiting Service, will visit Deming at 11 a. m. on Tuesday, February 13th, to interview applicants for enlistment, and others interested in Navy, at the Postoffice.

District judge Geo. W. Hay yesterday granted to the state engineer of New Mexico an injunction against J. N. Williams, local gin operator and farmer.

The injunction prohibits Williams from using water from a well on his land. The decision upholds the constitutionality of a state statute which has caused much controversy since its enactment. By the provisions of this statute the state takes over the administration of underground waters, and only those who secure a permit in the regular way are permitted to drill ii rigation wells. It is expected that the case will be taken to the state supreme court, perhaps to the U. S.

supreme court, since it affects so many thousands of acres of New Mexico farm lands. Masonic Notice There will be special communication Doming Lodge No. 12, A. F. A.

Monday, February 12, 7:30 p. for work in the Entered Apprentice degree. WILDCATS TO PLAY ANTHONY HERE TONIGHT Two basketball games will be played at Smith gym tonight. Harhita meets the Deming second string team for the first tussle, and the second game will be with the strong Anthony team. A good attendance will reflect the communitys interest in what these boys do.

The D. H. S. Wildcats play Vir-den Saturday night at Smith gym. The visiting boys are in tip-top shape, excel in one-handed shots and have an A-l defense.

Business Women To Meet The February dinner meeting of the Deming Business and Professional Women's Club will be held Monday evening, February 12, at seven oclock at the Christian Church. The Legislation Committee, Mrs. Elizabeth Ingram, chairman; Mrs. Mabel Portwood, Mrs. Anna Richardson and Mrs.

Veva is in charge of the program. WHITE HOUSE CAFE AND BAR IS ENLARGED Bill Jarvis has rented from C. L. Baker the room west of the While House bar and has moved the bar to the new location. The former bar room will be used as a dining room in connection with the White House cafe.

D.A.R. Meets Saturday Butterfield Trail chapter, D.A. will hold its annual Washingtons birthday luncheon Saturday in Mrs. C. B.

Morgans guest house. Discuss Water With Engineer The water committee of the Mimbres Valley Farmers Association conferred Friday at Santa Fe with Thomas M. McClure, state engineer. They asked the states aid in developing more water in the Mimbres river basin in Luna county from the lower strata. Mr.

McClure pledged his cooperation and the state will provide $1,000 toward the cost of sinking a deep test well in the vicinity of Deming. The committee is composed of A. W. Spiers, chairman; W. G.

Jonas, Lewis Smyer, Dr. George T. Colvard and J. C. O'Leary.

LEWIS FLATS HOME DEMONSTRATON MEETING The Lewis Flats Club was de lightfully entertained by Mrs. O. Goldsmith Thursday. The home was most attractive with new rugs and couch cover to harmonize. The luncheon table was lovely with the colors of the luncheon doth in keeping with the fiesta ware.

Among all the other good things or the menu were fried c.n.ken and cherry cobbler with quantities of whipped cream. Little Miss Dona Sue assisted her mother by entertaining the younger members of the group. During the regular meeting, part of the time was devoted to planning handicraft for the next few meetings. The women decided to make some charm strings and leather purses and pillows. This leather work came as a suggestion from Mrs.

Doc Smyer and Mrs. Lewis Russell. Small pieces of leather will be utilized. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. N.

T. Sanriifer with Mrs. Beatrice Russell as assistant hostess. Mrs. J.

A. W'nittcnburg brought the mystery box arid Mrs. Edgar May won it. PROCLAMATION THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, incorporated February 8, 1910, and chartered by Congress June 15, 1916, is celebrating Us anniversary from February 8 to 14, during Boy Scout Week. In the past three decades the nearly nine million former or present members have rendered notable service to our community and our nation.

In times of distress from floods, hurricane, tornado and other disasters they have demonstrated the effectiveness of organi boy service. During the period of economic stress they contributed in many ways to the relief of suffering, and they have rendered noteworthy service in flood areas. The Scouts have also contributed to a deeper appreciation by the American people of the higher conception of good citizenship. THEREFORE, W. J.

Evans, Mayor of the City of Deming, do hereby recommend that the citizens of this city do whatever they can to observe Boy Scout Week and give their support in s'rength-ening the work of the Boy Scouts of America, particularly through the Yucca Council which adminis- ters the Boy Scout Program in this Community. I earnestly recommend that our civic organizations, our churches and our schools cooperate in carrying out a program for a definite recognition of the effective service rendered by the Boy Scouts of America, in order that the work of the Boy Scout Program may be extended to a larger proportion of the boyhood of this Community. The Boy Scout Movement offers unusual opportunity for volunteer service. It needs men to serve in various capacities as leaders of boys. I hope that all who can, will, through the organizations with which they are connected, enlist frr such personal service.

Anything that is done to increase the effectiveness of the Boy Scouts of America will be a genuine contribution to the welfare of this Community, the State, and the Nation. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of this Community to be affixed. ne this 5th day of February in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and fortv. W. J.

EVANS, Mayor. Miss Gladys Osborn of Las Cruces was a guest Sunday of Miss Edna Boswell. CROWD ENJOYS II ACTIVTY PROGRAM In many high schools. Activities Day programs are frequent and gala affairs. Last Friday an activity day program was presented garet Nilsons physical education class and Miss Mabel Harrisons dramatics club added spice to evening.

The physical education girls, in their blue blouses and red shorts, performed gymnastic feats. A most colorful Spanish hat dance, a genuine Highland Fling, a modern tap dance and a minuet completed this phase of the program. The drum major, Mrs. William A. Crutcher, and her majorettes, Hazel Chandler, Mary Hyatt, Dorothy Dowdle, Nadyne Price and Lillian Cowgill twirled with skill.

The band accompanied both numbers. The dramatic club presented a skit, Backstage, and a one-act play, Teeth of the Gift Horse. E. D. Martin has purchased new Plymouth sedan.

DATE IS SET FOR FATHER, SON BANUET The Deming chapter of the Future Farmers of America plan a third annual community Father land Son banquet for February 1 21. Every Deming father and son is urged to attend. Further announcements will follow next week. Married Here This Week Allen M. Hall.

Ft. Bayard, and Jessie Pennington, Silver City, by the Rev. D. Pryde Gillis, on February 3. Ermo Baldo, Salinas, California, and Helen Garcia, Phoenix, February 5.

bv Judge Ben D. Pennington. Marcos D. Farales and Aurora Cervantez, both of Phoenix, Fcbru ai 5, by Judge Pennington. Charles Albert Scott, Roswell, and Maude Ema Coleman, Safford, February 7, by Judge Pennington.

Mayor Life Scout Frank Kre-tek. Councilmen: Department of Fire and Police Scout Charles Wiggs. Department of Water and Gas Scout Charles Reich; Department of Streets and Sanitation Scout Robert Ochoa; Department of Finance Scout Albert Liudauer. Sidewalk, Curb Project Is Okayed Wire advice was received yes-teiday from Congressman John Dempsey that President Roosevel has approved Demings WPA project for the construction of sidewalks and curbs. Amount of the allotment is $22,261.

HOME DEMONSTRATION MEETING HELD TUESDAY The program of the Heme Item castration Club centered arouni flowers. This meeting was heh at the Methodist Church Tuesda; afternoon. The speakers for thi: occasion were Mrs. E. T.

Love am Mrs. K. M. Larimore. Mrs.

Love descussed the nev phase of floriculture which is th use of Vitamin B-l, in a most in teresting manner. She advisei us that plants needed vitamins for good health as much as people do Some plants manufacture har mones in greater quantities anr do not need Vitamin B-l for as sistance in growth and develop ment. These plants include peas beans, corn, etc. Mrs. Love ad monished everyone to be ver sure not to use even one dro more than was necessary.

The idea is so new that definiti knowledge in regard to the result of its use is hard to obtain. Dif erc-nt people have different experiences with the same plants. Some companies manufacture a different solution for cuttings and rooted plants. Mrs. Love said she especially noticed the difference in her begonias.

Mrs. Frank Coon said the succulents and eolens showed much brighter colors early aftei the use of Vitamin B-l. Mrs. V. Schurtz has had splendid success with African violets.

This Vitamin B-l may be secured locally. Mrs. K. M. I-arimore described an unusual plant known as Apple of Peru.

This plant is deadly poisonous to house flys but not ti animals or people. It is beautiful and easily grown. It seems tc have originated in the old-fashioned gardens of Tennessee. In addition to giving an interesting description of this unusual plant Mrs. Larimore brought one from her home.

This plant, known as the Crown of Thoms has lovely foliage and perfectly beautiful flowers in addition to its many spines. The body resembles ar. ocitilla. This plant is difficult to grow. Mrs.

Lucy Link attended a state meeting of bottlers of carbonated beverages, last Thursday and Friday in Albuquerque. The ladies of the Christian church will serve tea in the church parlors Thursday, February 1 5th. 2:30 p. m. There also will be a grab bag sale.

Mmes Crump and Huston will be hostesses. The Firieiis class will hold its monthly meeting and business session, and a covered dish luncheon at the home of Mrs. G. W. Dexter on Tuesday, February 13.

Every member is urged to be present as there will be a Valentine party in the afternoon. J. J. Manford and wife of Estes Park, stopped at Glen D. Bairds on their way to Phoenix and other points west.

V. W. Bowman of Albuquerque visited here Wednesday and Thurs day with Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Bowman and family.

Thursday evening V. W. and Fletcher left for a business visit at Roswell. Mr. and Mrs.

Postelle Cooper, Mr. and Mrs. F'letcber and Lloyd F'itts attended a Lions charter night banquet Saturday at Silver City. Mrs. Gust Wehmhoner and Mrs.

C. L. Buskirk were F.l Paso visitors Wednesday. ALEX A DER-McDOU A Miss Nettie McDugal and Sam R. Alexander of Bisbee have announced their marriage, which occurred nt Douglas, Arizona, January 28.

They will make their home in Bisbee, where Mr. Alexander is employed by Fhelps-Dodge. during the game. Jumping Joe Satovich is one of a p.V(,at success, the best ball handlers in the game, The entertainment was oresent-He demonstrates many entertain- e( Uy four groups. The band ing things that can be done with i played under the rapal.Ie direc-a basketball.

tion of Rav Malev. Miss Mar- in the Deming schools, and it Theyve taken out the old hitching post and water trough, so now cowboys in Tucson, AriL, must pay a nickel to park up their horses the citys newly installed parking meters. Pennington Store Will Move Soon The Pennington Grocery company has rented the Deckert building (formerly occupied by the Safeway store) and will move to that location as soon as remodelling is completed. Sells John Deere Equipment H. C.

Norwood announces the following sales of John Deere farm equipment: To Joe Janecka, a tractor, and to C. R. Lewis, a model A tractor and equipment. Deming Bridge club At Monday nights session Bob Kirby and G. C.

Trowbridge had score with 71.5 match points. Miss Beardsley and Mrs. Susie Tidmore were second with 58 match points. Individual standings of the leaders are: Mrs. A.

W. Marshall, 55.79; Mrs. Herman Lin-dauer, 54.55; Mrs. Luretta Duna-gan, 54.08. Opens Taxi Office The Kwick Kab Taxi company has opened offices at 112 East Spruce street.

Alfred Butler manages the company. CLERK URGES VOTERS TO REGISTER NOW County clerk C. R. Hughes this week said he believes many Luna county voters have failed to register under the new law, and will find themselves unable to cast a ballot, in the municipal elections in April or the general election this fall. Anyone who has failed to register is urged to see the county clerk at once.

SKIDDING RIG AT BERRY WELL THIS WEEK The rig is being skidded at the Berry well No. 1, preparatory to spudding in well No. 2. Plans now are to spud in the new well the last of next week. Geologists are closely watching this well, which is located just north of Black mountain.

BOUNTY IS PAID ON 31,111 RABBITS, 1021 COYOTES From August 1, 1939, to Monday of this week, Luna county has disbursed bounty on 81,111 rabbits and 1021 coyotes. Reading those totals leads to the thought that the county now must be almost free of both pests. Strangely enough, reports are to the effect that rabbits are more plentiful than ever in some parts of the county. Maybe those bunnies just thrive on a good killing. Ellis Ackerman has accepted a position as night clerk at the Park hotel.

ELBERT WILSON TAKES OVER ROYAL MARKET Elbert Wilson this morning took over the ownership and management of the Royal Market, at the corner of West Spruce and Zinc. The business formerly was operated by Harvey Cook, and Mr. Wilson plans to continue Mr. Cooks excellent service. Mr.

and Mrs. Wilson have just returned from where they had spent a year, and are living in their own home on South Lead. Swedes To Here Next O.E.S. Valentine Dance Looks Good The OES Valentine benefit dance to be held Saturday night at the city hall, promises to be a gala affair. A large crowd is expected to be on hand to enjoy the music provided by the Blues Chasers and there will be all classes of dancing during the evening.

The Leap Year angle will appear in ladies choice and ladies tag dances, and there will be old-fashioned dances to add zest to the program. Admission will be $1.00 per couple, extra ladies 50c each. CONFERS ABOUNT ROAD TO CASAS GRANDES J. C. O'Leary Monday attended the dedication of a new school building at Palomas, Mexico.

The school was built at an expenditure of 10,000 pesos and has a capacity 150 pupils. At present there are 100 pupils in the school. While at Palomas, Mr. OLeary conferred with Sr. Alfonso Tala-mantes, state tax collector, concerning the construction of a road from Columbus to Ascencion and Casas Grandes, Chihuahua.

Bird Boy Teaches Flying Classes At 16, Milton Lamoueaux of Sacramento, is the youngest certified ground instructor the nation. He holds solo pilots license and in dying school classes is teaching 40 students the fundamentals of aerial navigation, radio, meteoro'ogy and civil air regulations. Milton plans to apply for commercial pilot license when he reaches 18. Sister Dies in Illinois Mrs. M.

J. Moran received won! last Friday of the death of' her sister, Mrs. Winifred Wanbaugh, at Ramsey, Illinois. Chevrolet Sales This Week The Brem Chevrolet company has old a Chevrolet panel truck to Mrs. Wilson Parmer and a Chevrolet coupe to Lon Portwood.

FAIR COMMITTEE MEETS SATURDAY The Luna County Fair and Livestock Show Committee will meet at the court house at 2:00 P. Saturday afternoon, February 10th. Plans will be discussed for the 1940 fair arid necessary changes will be made in the premium list. Grazing Meet Concluded The grazing service protest meeting was concludedd Wednesday. Very few protests were filed this year, it was stated at the grazing service office.

Applicants responded very readily to requests made by the grazing board and members of the grazing service, which was greatly appreciated. Mrs. J. F. Ott Is Called By Death Mrs.

J. F. Ott died last night at 7:30 o'clock at her home on South 8th street. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon, from the Baptist church. The hour will be announced later.

Mrs. Ott had been critically ill for many weeks. Surviving are the husband and one son, to whom the sympathy of the community is extended. Elected to Library Board Mrs. Martin Wehmhoner has been elected to membership on the Deming Library board.

New Members of Lions Club Lloyd Fitts, Raymond lice I and Dr. L. J. Whitaker are new members of the Deming Lions dub. Enjoy (Tub Bridge Luncheon Twenty-five members and guests were present Tuesday at the Rio Mimbres Country club to enjoy the ladies bridge luncheon.

Mrs. O. S. Gil.oon won liif score. Mrs.

Fra.ik Portther was second, and Mrs. J. P. Church had low. Mrs.

Tom Clayton won the cut prize. Enchilada Supper The ladies of the Christian church will serve an enchilada supper at the church Friday, February the 23rd. The ladies of the church have a reputation for their excellent enchilada suppera. Full announcement in next week Headlight. finest Indian basketball player in Chief Rankin, billed as the America, is seriously ill now and is being replaced by All Fuzy White, a former All Missouri Con-I ference selection.

The Chief is, expected to return to the line-up before February 16. During the past 19 years, the Swedes have defeated over 2000 University, college and independent teams. They hold decisions over the House of David, Harlemites and the Globe Trotters. R. G.

Francvs car was badly damaged Saturday night when it was struck by a car driven by Jack Arrington while it was parked in front of the Gust Wehm-honer home. Tax Agents Visit Deming R. H. Grissom, educational budget auditor; J. E.

Owens, Santa Fe tax agent, and F. B. Magruder Southern Pacific tax agent, were business visitors in Doming this week. Mr. and Mrs, Throckmorton.

last week ru parents, Mr. and Robin. Theo Rigsby of 1 4 were guests Mrs. Rigsbys Mrs. Robert O.

To Hold St. Patrick's Dance Memhers of the Holy Family church will sponsor their annual St. Patrick's dance, to be held Saturday evening, March 16, at the city hall. LIBRARY TO HAVE TAG DAY FEBRUARY 17 At the meeting Monday of the Deming Library Board it was decided to hold the annual tag day on Saturday, February 17. Members of the board and helpers will be on the streets that day to rereceive whatever contributions any one may wish to give.

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