The Deming Headlight from Deming, New Mexico • 1

1. 1.0 I Clerk 1 0 County THE DEMING HEADLIGHT IT THE OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE VILLAGE OF DEMING, AND OF LUNA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO Established in 1882 PEOPLE'S TICKET NOMINATED AT MEETING MONDAY P. M. A public meeting was held Monday afternoon at the armory for the purpose of nominating candidates for the board of village trustees, in the election which will be hold Tuesday, ril 3. Between 40 and 50 people were present at the meeting.

By unanimous agreement of those present the following ticket was selected to make the race next month: W. F. HAMILTON FRANK L. NORDHAUS DR. P.

M. STEED C. BASSETT G. SAGE The three last named are members of the nrosent board of trustees. W.

F. Hamilton, in addition to being an enthusiastic citizen of Deming, is an employee of the Southern Pacific, active in ex-service men's and labor programs. Mr. Nordhaus has lived so long in Deming that he needs no introduction to anyone. He is a progressive business man, deeply interested in the future of Deming.

The other three on 1 the ticket feel that their acions in the past two years have clearly demonsrated their interest in Deming's welfare. The record of the present board is one of accomplishment. More will be said about this at a later date. ONE-CENT SALE AT DEMING DRUG STORE THIS WEEK END The Deming Drug company's semiannua lone-cent sale opened yesterday with the customary enthusiasm. The 1 big ad for this sale appeared in last week's Headlight.

TEXAS CHAMPS TO PLAY VIRDEN NEXT WEEK END The Athens high school basketball team, champions of Texas, will play a two-game series with Virden high, New Mexico champions, at Lordsburg next Friday and Saturday nights, if present arrangements hold. Definite announcement will be made soon. VIRDEN WINS STATE BASKET CHAMPIONSHIP AT TOURNEY Taking the best the state had to offer and never faltering, the Virden high schools Eagles, runners-up in the tournament in this district, carried off state championship honors Albuquerque last week end. They were easily the class of the event. Lordsburg high, district champions, took third place.

The Mavericks weakened in a semi-final game against the 'Albuquerque Indians. Otherwise they appearade to be headed for the finals. MARRIAGES Dr. Gardner Ray Herrod and Margaret Gray, both of Silver City, were married here March 7 by Judge Ben D. Pennington.

Wm. Forister and Anita Puckett, both of Deming, were married here March 10 by Rev. J. B. Brown.

Arnold Nard, Lordsburg, and Jenhie Kelly, Hot Springs, were married here March 11 by Judge Pennington. Arthur Lucero and Francisca Gamboa, both of Deming, were married here March 12 by Judge Pennington. POST OFFICE SERVICE CUT Until further notice the following hours will be observed at the local post office on Saturday of each week. The lobby will remain open from 7 b. m.

to 6 p. m. for the convenience of boz holders. Window service will be from 8 a. m.

until 2 p. m. C. J. Kelly, postmaster.

SENIORS SPONSOR TWIN BILL The senior class of DHS is sponsoring a double feature night at the Princess theatre, March 22 and 23. The program has been picked with care and the class thinks it is very good. The first picture 'is "King For A Night," featuring Chester Morris and Helen Twelvetrees. The other feature is "Midnight Club," starring Clive Brook and Geo. Raft, with Helen Vinson.

These two pictures hoid plenty of thrills, laughs and tears. The senior class gets 50 per cent of the money it collects on ticket sales. It will be grateful for the wholehearted support of the theatre-going public, who may be assured that they will gei their money's worth. LIONS AND GUESTS ENJOY BANQUET AND PROGRAM Members of the Deming Lions club, their ladies; members of the minstrel show cast and their ladies, and a number of invited guests were present at the anniversary banquet of the loclub club Tuesday night in Lions hall. District governor of Lions, Dr.

Leon M. Bower of Silver City; Dr. Hoyt C. Graham, president of the Silver City Lions club; Lion Humphries, secretary of the Silver City club, and Mmes. Bower and Graham were the out-of town guests.

An excellent banquet was served to nearly 100 persons. Short speeches concerning Lions activities were made by Ted Russell and Gurdon Sage, and Dr. Bower spoke on matters of interest to al! Lions. Deming, New Mexico, FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 1934. Hot Stove Center WELL SIR, THE BIGGEST SURPRISE 1 COT AT THE FAIR IN CHICAGO WAS WHEN BUMPED INTO THE SHERIFF HERE, IN ONE OF THEM HERE PEEP SHOWS- -YOU COULDE OF KNOCKED ME OVER WITH A FEATHER 10 (Cappright CWA WORK ENDS MARCH 31 CWA work will discontinued on March 31, according to instructions received this week.

The local office has employed Miss Gladys Osborn as an extra stnographer to help in closing up the work. SAFEWAY USES NEW DESIGN. All dressed up in the newest approved style, new signature cut and new border design, the Safeway ad on Page 4 of this issue represents the latest thing in the advertising line of this big establishment. L. H.

Platt, local manager, just received the new cuts this week- -and put them immediately to work. ST. PAT'S DANCE AT HOLY CROSS The Altar society will have a St. Patrick's day dance at Holy Cross san on the evening of March 17. The public is invited to attend.

A novelty number by Messrs. Sid Wells, Claude Grabert, Jim Cobble and Isaac Flores, a solo by Mr. Grabert and a duet by Mr. Wells and Paul Schurtz completed the program. A Baptist district convention was held in Deming Wednesday afternoon evening.

Rev. Hoyle of Las Cruces, Rev. Mayfield of Silver City, C. H. Reeves, state secretary, of Albuquerque, Rev.

Benson, district missionary to the Spanish Americans, all were present and talked at the two session-. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bolieu of Lake Valley are the parents of a daughter born Sunday in Deming. Mrs.

Bill Sakalaris underwent an appendicitis operation Thursday at Deming hospital. Mrs. Bussy McBride was hostess at a miscellaneous shower Wednesday night, honoring Mrs. Pete Farrow. Following the shower the crowd enjoyed a dance at Lions hall.

S. J. Dunklin has purchased the C. G. Alger home at Tin and Ash.

Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Law entertained with a bridge dinner Saturday night in honor of Mr.

and Mrs. John J. Burris. Guests were Mmes, and Messrs. D.

Jernigan, Tom Getzwiler, J. J. Burris, J. Y. Rogers and Fred Sherman.

Following the 3-course dinner the evening was spent at bridge, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman having high scores. There were also prizes for Mr. and Mrs.

Burris. Mr. and Mirs, Tom Greene of Las Cruces were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Sherman.

Msr. O. H. Cooper spent Saturday in Lordsburg. The Evans Chevrolet company this week sold a 1933 Chevrolet coupe to Meek Earp of Gage, and a 30 Chevrolet coach to Claud Sanders of Gage.

Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Grosvenor and children and Miss Helen Mullen were dinner guests Sunday of Mr.

and Mrs. Sam P. Fulton. Dr. Joe Moran of Hot Springs was Deming visitor Sunday.

BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S CLUB Women's week started Sunday when the club met in a body to attend services at the 11 o'clock service at the Methodist church. The club members were escorted to pews roped off with ribbons of their club colors. Music was arranged to suit the occasion. Rev. Fuller's sermon was also 'most appropriate, The text of the I sermon was "Confidence," Text Heb.

Kathryn Bruce, Pub. Chairman. Charles Ament was a Deming visitor Monday from Mimbres Hot Springs. Dr. and Mrfs.

J. G. Moir, Mrs. May Bolich, Mrs. Emma Duff and Miss Julia Snyder motored to Faywood Sunday.

Volume 52, Number 29. What's What and PRINCESS THEATRE Sat. Mar. 17: Ken Maynard, Gloria Shea, Fred Kohler and Frank Rice in "Fiddlin a western whose cowboy music will enthrall you. Watch Ken go into action with Tarzan.

They'll take your breath away. Miss Shea reveals her vocal talents as well as those of the popular cowboy star, who plays his violin and sings many tuneful songs of the range. Also: Married or Single; Down by the Old Mill Stream; Death Attends a Party, and ace Night. Mar. 18-19: We are sure you are going to see "Berkeley Square" if possible, but let us give you a tip.

Make your plans to be at the show before the feature starts, as there are important explanations in the first reel that are necessary to proper understanding of the picture. Berkeley Square, with Leslie Howard and Heather Angel, is a love story of unusual nature. A man of the present looking backward in a love story that spans time to live through the centuries. Whatever you do dont miss Berkeley Square, and be on time. The strangest, most exquisite romance the screen has ever brougt you.

Also: News; Hokus Focus, and Novelty. Mar. 20-21: The cash drawing will be for $50. "Bureau of Missing' Persons," with Bette Davis, Lewis P. Stone, Pat O'Brien, Glenda Farrell, Allen Jenkins, Ruth Donnelly, Hugh Herbert and Alan Dinehart, is a story of everyday life that you read about in daily papers, but never see from the inside.

Every scene is based on facts revealed by Capt. J. S. Ayers, master mind of the world's amazing detective ogranization, Bureau of Missing Persons gives up its secrets on what becomes of the 000 people who are missing every year and how the mysteries are solved. Also: News: Rough on Rat and Comedy.

Mar. 22-23: header. "King for a Night," with Chester Morris, Helen Twelvetrees, Alice White and an A1 cast, is a story of wanderlust that drives men and women into strange places, bringingto some lives of happiness, smashing others. A drama of unbridled will. Club," in which Clive Brook and Geo.

Raft hate each other and love the same girl. Allison Skipworth and Helen Vinson, are the principal ladies. A suave al and a daring detective in a battle of the giants behind the mask.of mad night life. Also: What's To -Do. SPANISH METHODIST CHURCH 222 E.

Hemlock Sunday school at 10 a. m. Morning sermon at 11. Young people's meeting at 6:30 p. m.

Evening sermon at 7:30. On Thursday we have a prayer ing at 7:30 p. m. Satisfaction in work is heaven's greatest blessing. The way to move mountains of diffculty is to rose above them.

E. M. YRENE, pastor. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SERVICES 208 South Copper Ave. Services every Sunday morning 11 o'clock.

Subject: "Substance." Public is welcome. ASSEMBLY OF GOD West Spruce, between Iron and Zinc Notice our change of location. Sunday school at 9:45 and preaching at 11 and 7:15 on Sundays, with a children's meeting at 6:45. Tuesday night a preayer meeting at the hall, Others at private homes, You will be welcomed to any and all of these services. JESSE A.

MOORE, pastor. Mr. and Mrs. C. G.

Grosvenor left Monday for Lordsburg to make their home. Mr. Grosvenor is engaged in work in connection with the Road Forks-Rodeo highway project. Billy Roy Smyer, son of Harvey Smyer, underwent a tonsil Thursday morning. C.

C. Bassett left Wednesday on a business trip to Denver. Lon Meadows and C. G. Sage were business visitore in Hot Springs Wednesday.

A son was born Thursday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Wm, 0. Broadwell at their home cast of Deming. Tin Avenue bridge club met last Friday with Mrs.

E. T. Love. Mrs. L.

R. Whitmore was A guest of the club. High score was won by Mrs. O. S.

Gibson. H. L. Boggs of El Paso spent the week end in Deming with his family. I A daughter was born to Mr.

and Mrs. Oran Palmer Sunday at field, California. Mrs. Palmer is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Geo. D. Robinson of Dewing. A banquet and dance was given by the local Knirhts of Pythias Satur-1 day night at K.P. hall.

Visitors were present from El Paso, Lordsburg and Fort Bayard. ALL DEMING TEACHERS ARE REELECTED FOR COMING YEAR At a special meeting of the Deming board of education, held March 6, the entire corps of teachers received reelection for the coming year. In order that applicants for positions in the Deming schools may derstand the requirements, a resolution was adopted, as follows: "That all applicants must have had at leasts 60 semester hours, or its equivalent, to their credit. That they must have had experience in practice teaching in the grade in which they are applying, or at least two years of successful teaching, together with the recommendation of the superintendent. It is felt that this ruling will clarify the situation for all concerned.

NOTICE All single persons that have an income of $1,000.00 or more, and married persons having an income of $1,500.00 or more, must make their state income return not later than April 15, A penalty of $5.00 per day after April 15 until paid. For further particulars see me at the ing club. C. H. HON, Deputy State Income 3-16-5t Tax Collector.

HIS CHECK NO GOOD Geo. S. Caraboolad, an Assyrian, was arrested in Hot Springs and returned to Deming this week, It appears that his checks are not so good. Two of his very best checks, amounting to over $100, had been given to Bill Jarvis of the White House cafe. It is understood that he also passed worthless paper at Las Cruces, Bisbee, Phoenix and Tucson.

CHICKEN PIE DINNER The ladies of the Methodist church will serve a St. Patrick's chicken pie dinner in the church banquet hall on Friday, March 16, from 5:30 to 8 p. m. The charge will be 50c per plate. AT THE BAPTIST CHURCH Services as usual through the spring and summer." Within a few weeks we expect to have Mr.

"George Wilson, the great Sioux Indian, baritone, with us in a revival meeting. Mr. Wilson sings over KOB every (Saturday evening at 6:45. Tune in and hear him, then hear him in the meeting at the Baptist church, soon. Everyone invited to all services.

F. C. DICK, pastor. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH Maple and Copper Streets J. B.

Brown, minister Morning sermon subject, "After Death, Evening sermon ject, "What Must I Do to be Saved?" Thursday afternoon at the church the hostesses of the monthly women's social meeting will be Mmes. Carson, Chandler and Clark. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sunday school at morning worship at 11 o'clock. Friends and strangers are cordially invited to attend all our services. Wm.

SICKELS, pastor. FIRST METHODIST CHURCH J. E. Fuller, pastor "The crowd in the cities, at the hotels, theatres, card tables, the speculators who rush for investment; all are more or less mad. Seek in the fields the health of the mind." Ralph Waldo Emerson.

There is no better tonic for the mind and soul than regular worship. God gave us a day and commanded that we keep it holy for the good of the soul. We appreciated having the "Business Women's club" worship with us last Sunday. It was an inspiration to have them come in a body. Come again.

Services next Sunday at the usual hours. Mr. and Mrs. W. I.

Hatcher entertained with a bridge dinner Wednesday night, honoring Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Burris, Guests were Mmes.

and Messrs. D. Jernigan, Jess Thorn, T. C. Getzwiller, V.

R. Hon, High score was won by Mr. and Getzwiller and there was a guest prizes for Mr. and Mrs. Burris.

E. M. Carney this week purchased a new Plymouth coupe from V. K. Peck.

Mr. and Mrs. Cooper Shapley, and Miss Birdie Shapley returned Tuesday from a visit in California. Mrs. Athington White and children are visiting relatives in Arizona.

The W. M. S. of the Baptist church met Thursday with Mrs. Geo.

W. Dexter. Miss Helen Mullen and Bower Miller motored to Las Cruces Wednesday evening. Claud Tarter was inured Thursday when he fell while pole vaulting at Sunshine school. 'RURAL SCHOOL PROGRAM NETTED FIFTY DOLLARS The rural school program presented last Friday night at Smith gym, netted $50.

And because the program was so successful, the 8th grade pupof the rural schools will visit Carlsbad cavern. Out of town people who attended the program were Miss Birdie Adams, Mrs. Clara Gookins, Miss Oliver. Miss Myrtle Whitehill, Mrs. Cora Holland and son, Mrs.

Black and Miss Watson, all of Silver City; Mrs. H. L. Dotson, Sr. and Mrs.

H. L. Dotson, Jr. Faywood, and Mr Mrs. Robert Pierce and son, Columbus.

Rural teachers and the county superintendent desire to express their thanks to the city schol board, Mr. Martin, and all of those who helped in any way to make the program a success. JOHN W. PENNINGTON OPENS GROCERY STORE TOMORROW At a meeting Saturday of the directors of the Deming Tomato Growers, it was voted to take new members into the association. The membership fee is $50, payable $25 per year out of the crop as delivered to the cannery.

Also it was voted that those not belonging to the association can sell tomatoes to the cannery at a set price per ton. Non-members must sign a contract with the cannery to do this. For information see any one of the present directors: R. D. Wasdin, H.

H. Jacobs, W. 0. Hendrix, Victor Kostelnik and Joe Janeska. TOMATO GROWERS MET and Mrs.

Chas, David, Los Angeles, Mrs. Henry Wood, Pasadena, Berkeley St. J. Green, Irvington, and Talbot Green and Cecil Norris of Alameda, arrived last Friday for a visit with Mr. and Mrs.

H. D. Green. Mrs. David and Mrs.

Wood are sisters of Mr. Green, Berkeley Green is brother of H. and Talbot Green is a nephew. Mr. and Mrs.

David and Mrs. Wood returned home Sunday, the others leaving Wednesday. R. D. Sidey, who is putting down several wells at Gold Dust, was' a week end visitor in Deming.

Paul Reinhard spent last week in Mexico. Mr. and Mrs. John Burris enter. tained at dinner Sunday Mr.

and Mrs. W. I. Hatcher, Mr. and Mrs.

Jess Thorn, Martha Thorn, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Getzwiller, J. B. Getzwiller, Mr.

and Mrs. V. R. Hon, Mr. and Mrs.

Postelle Cooper, Mr. and Mrs. D. Jernigan, Orrell ernigan, and Mr. and Mrs.

Knight of Las Cruces. A dance given last Friday night in honor of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Burris provided pleasant entertainment to a large number of guests.

The Guild of St. Luke's Episcopal church is planning a post-Lenten benefit dance for Saturday, April 7. A committee composed of Mmes. J. G.

Reed, Walter Murphy and Jack Wells is in charge of arrangements. Details will be announced later. St. Luke's Guild will hold its next regular meeting next Thursday at the home of Mrs. Warren Clark, with Mrs.

Walter Murphy as hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Adey of Kansas City were guests this week of T.

D. Darland. Walter Murphy of Phoenix will be in Deming this week end with his family. Mr. and Mrs.

Frank Kros, Mrs. Douglas Maples, Mrs. O. B. Witten and Miss Margaret Douglas spent Thursday in El Paso.

The Hi-Lo bridge club met last Thursday with Mrs. Maud Johnson, Mrs. J. Dunning winning high score. Mrs.

Ed Smith was a guest of the club. Dr. and Mrs. R. F.

Stoval were visiting in Deming Wednesday from Mimbres Hot Springs. BIG SALE TO BE STAGED AT THE TOSSELL STORE SAT. Jack Roland, who comes here from California, is starting a big sale at the Tossell store tomorrow. The sale will end March 27. Mr, Roland announces that there will be some great bargains offered in 'his sale.

The sale advertisement is on Page: 3 of this issue. Mrs. L. L. Brown left this week for an extended visit in the east.

James A. McKenna was in from Holy Cross san Wednesday. He is getting ready to go to Santa Fe to take un his duties as representative from this district in the special session of the legislature. Formal opening of the net John W. Pennington grocery, at 109 South Gold, the former Kwik-Ezy location, will be held tomorrow.

The store has been operating the past two days. Mr. and Mrs. Pennington and Mrs. Pennington's brother, Frank Lee, are here to have charge of the store and to reside in Deming.

They came here from Silver City. As an invitation to attend the open-' ing, Mr. Pennington has a big ad on Page 2 of this issue. FIREMEN START FIRST AID CLASS FOR DEMING PEOPLE The Deming Fire department is organizing a class in first aid, which is open to the public. Dr.

Geo. T. Colvard will be the instructor, and the Red Cross course will be followed. C. W.

Miller, captain of the department, has charge of the activity, and ne reports that about 25 have already enrolied for the course. All who so desire may enroll, the only expense to the individual being the purchase of the first aid manual, which costs 50c. HISTORY AND CIVICS EXAM The examination in New Mexico History and Civics wil be held in the office of the county school superintendent Saturday, March 31. If you are interested in taking the examinetion, please report to the superintendent at once. CONTRACT PAIR COMPETITION Result of the first session of pair competition in the contract club is as follows: Mr.

and Mrs. E. D. Martin .580 V. F.

Tannich and A. A. Temke .567 M. A. Cunningham and G.

C. Trowbridge .567 Mr and Mrs. C. H. Hon .561 Mmes.

W. O. Hall, H. Lindauer .538 ATTENDED STATE TOURNEY Robert and Buddy Allbee, Caldwell Hendrix, Wayne Sadler, Clarence McCan, Donald Law, Rip Russell, Buddie Bassett, Chas. Schoepf, Vance Daniel and coach Coot Pyle attended the state basketball tournament at Albuquerque last week end, On the return trip a tire blew out on the Allbee car, which was overturned and badly damaged.

None of the occupants was injured. MRS. NEALE BUYS STAR CORNER Mrs. B. E.

Neale this week purchased the Star Corner from C. H. and Roy Siler. The Silers had owned and operated this place only a short time, having purchased it from Mrs. L.

L. Brown a few weeks ago. Mrs. Neale is well known in Deming and should do a satisfactory volume of business in her new venture. RETURNS FROM GREECE Mrs.

J. W. Boutz returned Saturday from a visit with her daughter and family in Greece. She left Deming in October and has travelled through France, Italy, Austria, Jugo-Slavia, Switzerland and Greece. She continues to believe that New Mexico has 1 better climate than any of these countries.

Miss Corabelle Boutz, who accompanied her mother on the trip to Greece, will remain in that country until this fall. Mrs. Cooper Shapley, Roger Greenall and Ted Clark left Wednes. day for a two-weeks' visit in nia. LOCAL LADIES ASSAULTED IN BOLD HOLD-UP ATTEMPT Mmes.

White and Williams, nurses at Deming hospital, were attacked by thugs Monday night on South Copper. They were returning to the hospital from the picture show when two men approached them, grabbed them and, when they found the ladies had no money, knocked them down. Mrs. White's nose was broken and Mrs, Williams suffered cuts on her face. Local authorities believe the hold(up was staged by Deming persons.

No trace has yet ben found the culprits..