The Deming Headlight from Deming, New Mexico • 1

I County Clerk A 0 POPULATION 4300 ELEVATION 4336 THE DEMING HEADLIGHT In AND LAND The OF PURE Heart of SUNSHINE WATER The Established in 1882 Member New Mexico Press Ass'n. DEMING, NEW MEXICO, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1936. Official Paper of Luna County Volume 55, Number 8. Democratic Speakers Will Be In Deming Tuesday Nite Hatch and Chavez Head Party That Will Attend Big Rally at the Deming Armory U. S.

Senator Carl A. Hatch, U. S. Senator Dennis Chavez, secretary of state Mrs. Elizabeth Gonzales, state auditor Jose O.

Garcia, attorney generai Frank H. Patton and Frank Worden, Democratic candidate for state land commissioner, will speak at a big Democratic rally at the Deming armory next Tuesday night, October 27, at 8:00 o'clock. Following the speaking there will be a dance, with excellent music to insure a good time. The public is invited and urged to attend the speaking and dance and to give our visitors a hearty welcome to Deming and Luna county. The party will journey to Columbus for a rally at 3:30 Tuesday afternoon.

A tea will be served a at Democratic headquarters from 4:00 to 5:00 p. m. Tuesday, honoring the visiting candidates. All are invited to use this opportunity to meet and converse with the Democratic candidates. DEMOCRATIC MEETINGS There will be a.

Democatic rally and dance tonight at Lewis Flats. There will be a Democratic rally at Sunshine school Saturday. RALLY, BARBECUE. DANCE Luna county Democrats will stage a Spanish-American rally, barbecue and dance at the Deming armory on Monday night, November 2. JOSEPH STAUBER Funeral services for Joseph Stauber, 56, of Pastura, New Mexico, who died Monday at a hospital in El Paso, of pneumonia, were held day with the Rev.

B. M. G. Williams officiating with burial in Restlawn. with the Five Points Lodge No.

1137 A. F. A. M. in charge of the services at the grave.

He is survived by his widow. Mr. Stauber had many friends in Deming who mourn his untimely sing. ELECT ALBERT FIELD AS LUNA COUNTY ASSESSOR Albert Field, Democratic candidate for assessor of Luna county, has resided in Deming since childhood. His interests are here, and will remain here.

In this county, perhaps in the entire state, no one can be found who is so well qualified for the assessor's office. Fir five years Mr. Field served as a member of the board of trustees of the village of Deming, this having been, until now, the only elective office he ever sought. He then became superintendent of the Deming water department, and later accepted the ed responsibility of village clerk. He held these positions for eight years.

For many years Mr. Field engaged in business in Deming and his ability in that line of endeavor. For the past four years he has been deputy assessor of the county and there is no denying the fact that he has done his work exceptionally well. The election of Mr. Field as assessor will insure a continuation of sound business administration of th coffice.

20-30 GOVERNOR TO VISIT District Governor Gilbert Fincke San Francisco and Danny McPherson will visit the local 20-30 club Wednesday, October 28th. B-R-R-R-R-R! SAY CITIZENS; SAYS WEATHERMAN After a day feautred by a sky overcast by clouds and a breeze that had thermometers all over town saying "Uncle," a light shower fell last night. Overcoats, sweaters, reefers and all available extra clothing found plenty of takers this morning. Good weather for deer season, but mite uncomfortable for those who a have to be on the street. DEMING BRIDGE CLUB In an individual tournament started this week by the club, Mrs.

L. C. Matthews and V. F. Tannich were high with .5955.

Mrs. George Dowdle and Mrs. Cooper Shapley, Jr. were second with .5546. CHILDREN'S CARE DISCUSSED The advisory committee of the crippled children's work met Thursday to discuss ways and means of caring for the children of the community.

There are 12 children in Luna county who need care. Of these five are being treated. J. 0. Koch, case worker, and Miss Mary Stewart, public health nurse, met with the committee.

Any money put up locally for this work is immediately matched by an equal amount from federal funds. DR. J. T. MORROW Dr.

J. T. Morrow. chiropodist, died Sunday afternoon. He was 59.

Funeral services were held here yes-! terday, the body being shipped to Los Angeles for interment. SAY MARY, WHAT WRONG WITH THIS COFFEE ITS TERRIBLE. AND I WISH YOU WOULD FRY THE BACON DOWN TO A CRIPP I LIME IT THAT WAY," MI I DAD3 AN AWFUL CRAB AROUND THE HOUSE MAN ALIVE! I NEVER. BUT MNEW A RAW BACON GET HIM ON A HUNT- SANDWICH COULD ING TRIP ANY "TASTE SO GOOD! AND THIS? COFFEE 10 SWELL! to LIFE IS real LIKE THAT. Wildcats Lost To Cruces 19 to 6 Last Friday Night Play at Alamogordo Tomorrow.

Meet Douglas Hi Here Saturday Night, October 31 The Deming high school Wildcats lost to Las Cruces last Friday night at Las Cruces, the final score being 19 to 6. Reports of the game indicate that the local boys were not quite up to par and that barring the breaks of the game Las Cruces probably would have won by one touchdown. Big Chuck Schoepf went out early in the game with a badly knee and will be out of the game for a couple of weeks. Hyatt intercepted a Cruces pass and carried it across for Deming's only score. Tomorrow the Wildcats play at Alamogordo and next Saturday night they meet the heavy Douglas, Arizona team here.

Hondale Club Party Members of the Hondale Club and their husbands will have a Halloween party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Whittenberg, Friday evening, October 30.

Each one bring something toward the dinner to be served at 7:30, and bring plenty. ELECT LEWIS SMYER AS COMMISSIONER, DIST. NO. 1 Lewis Smyer, Democratic candidate for county commissioner from district No. 1, is a young man who has spent his life in Luna county as one of its energetic and successful citizens.

For 30 years he has been engaged in the cattle raising business and since 1911 he has farmed successfully in the county. For the past three years he has been a member of the board of directors of the Mimbres Valley Farmers' association and has been active the successful management of that large establishment. Mr. Smyer has had three years' experience as maintenance foreman 1 for the state highway department. His experience and training make him particularly well fitted to serve the county as a commissioner, and voters will favor their own best interests by electing him to that office.

WILL ATTEND TEACHERS' MEETING IN ALBUQURQUE Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Martin are leaving Tuesday for Albuquerque to attend the State Teachers' Association meeting.

Nelson Gardner, Roger ser, Misses Olive Fletcher, Paulline Baker and Olive Whitehill will leave Wednesday night to attend the meeting. High school will be closed next Thursday and Friday. Grade schools will not be closed. NOTICE The week of prayer which was to be held by the Methodist society next week has heen postponed until the second week in November. Born, October 18.

to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Justis of Mogollon, a daughter, who has been named Donna Gail Frances. Mother and daughter are doing nicely. Mrs.

Justis is better known in Deming as Miss Getrude Covert. The Emanon bridge club met last night at the G. D. Hatfield home. ELECT C.

R. HUGHES AS CLERK OF LUNA COUNTY C. R. Hughes. Democratic candidate for clerk of Luna county, has res ded in Luna county since 1901, having come here in that year from Missouri.

His reputation for honesty and square dealing is too well known to need repetition. During the 35 years he has lived in Deming, Mr. Hughes has made, and kept, hundreds of friends. In 1918 Mr. Hughes was married to Miss Mamie Holstein, daughter of a pioneer family of Luna county.

Their two children are now students in the Deming high school. There can be no question about Mr. Hughes ability to serve the county as clerk. He was the first clerk of Luna county when New Mexico became a state in 1912. Since he left that office his training and experience have been of the type to make him even better qual fied for the position than he was in the first days of our statehood.

Charley Hughes will make an excellent clerk for Luna county and the voters of the county will be wise to elect him to that position. Accident on Highway 80 The body of Norberto Barraza, pay roll guard killed in an automobile accident 16 miles east of Deming, Monday afternoon, was sent Tuesday morn ing to El Paso, Texas, and from there the body was sent to Chihuahua City. Mexico, for burial. Brig. Gen.

Pedro Leon Laras, in char ge of the payroll escort who suffered head. chest and back injuries, also went to Chihuahua City. General Laras and six aides, Major Pedro Rodriguez, Mexican Medical, Corps, Major Antonio Blanco, paymaster, Refugio Laras, Raul Lopez, Rafael Guevara and Norberto Barraza were enroute from El Paso to Palomas, Mexico, where they were to deliver 60.000 pesos to troops stationed there. The accident was blamed to a tire blowout. TO OIL.

STREETS NEXT WEEK is announced that the oiling of South Silver avenue and West Pine street will be started next week. COOK -BOYDSTON Miss Joy Boydston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. H.

Boydston, and Wesley Cook of Lordsburg were married here Sunday afternoon at the Methodist church, the Rev. Sam E. Allison offic ating. The bride was born in Deming and has spent her life here. She was graduated from Deming high school in the class of 1933.

She has always been active in Epworth League and all departments of church work and has endeared herself to her associates in that work. The groom is employed by the Banner Mining company at Lordsburg. Best wishes of a host of friends will be extended to the newlyweds. Chas. G.

Grosvenor of Albuquerque, will be project engineer for the Gold avenue underpass. He was here this week and rented one of the Temke apartments. He will return with his fam ly in the next few days. Mrs. W.

J. Evans is confined to her home by illness. BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN The vis ting teachers and members of Deming B. and P. W.

club are invited to join the Albuquerque B. and P. W. club in their regular meeting Friday evening, October 30, at o'clock. The committee in charge of enterta nment is planning special in honor of the visitors.

Mrs. Frank Coon left Thursday for Tueson, where she will attend the wedding, Tuesday of her niece. Miss Walker, to Marcus Nealey, The young couple will make their home in Lordsburg. Miss Walker has managed the Pioneer garage there the past year and Mr. Nealey is in the Immigration Service.

ELECT W. G. JONAS AS COMMISSIONER. DIST. NO.

3 W. G. Jonas. Democratic candidate' for county commissioner from district No. 3, is a native of Texas.

He has resided in Luna county for the past eight years and in that time has established an enviable reputation as a reliable and thrifty citizen. He is a farmer and has established for his wife and five children a farm home. which he is developing in a modern manner. Mr. Jonas' education includes two years of college work and he taught in rural schools for two years.

He was an exper enced farmer and stock raiser before he moved to Luna county, and he still engages in those trades in a successful manner. Experience and ability make Mr. Jonas the logical selection for commissioner assist in the management of the county's business affairs. The social meeting of the Methodist missionary society was held at the Mrs. V.

R. Hon Tuesday afhome of Solos were sung by Mrs. ternoon. Haskell Sandy and Mrs. Millard.

Talks on missionary work in Mexico Brazil were given by Mrs. C. L.I and Buskirk and Mr. Lon Meadows. The tiny Misses Virginia Jane Wehmhoner land Betty Ruth Hustable sang a District Governor of Lions Visited Local Club Tuesday I HOME ECONOMICS CLUB NOTES The Home Economics Club will have charge of the assembly program Thurs day October twenty-second.

The program is as follows: Believe it or nct-Flora Mae Gardner. Skit "Asking for a date." wrong way--Lavon Graf and Remondini. correct wayIsabel'e Jezek and Phillip Hood. -Ethel Hurt, Bessie Kostelnik, Opal Ruthland, and Valera Garrett, with guitar accompani ment. Talk- "Origin of culinary Todd.

"Some Little Peevy. -Nora Sanders. Garrett and Bessie Kostelnik. Homelife of the American Indians was the topic of the regular program for October fourteenth. The program was as follows: Traditional Weaving revised by Juanita Chancy.

Brechbell and Mary Isabelle Wiggs. "Indians of the Display of Indian -Virginia Kimball. "What the Indians ate" Viola Wright. The program of October twenty-first was Home Life Hawaiians and Sea Islanders. The following interesting program was given: "Home Life of Hawaiians." -Miss 01- ive Whitehill.

"Home Life of -Druscella Longley and Lorena Hodges. Song--Mary Isabelle Wiggs, Phillis Brechbill, and Mary Allison. Display of Hawaiian trinkets--Lavon Graf. Reporters: Ethel Hurt, Mary Franey. ELECT W.

J. EVANS AS COMMISSIONER, DIST. NO. 2 W. J.

Evans, Democratic candidate for county commissioner from district No. 2, is well known in Luna county, having been an active, energetic citizen of the county since he came here in 1908. At that time he took up a homestead four miles southwest of Deming. He farmed the place for four years. Since 1923 Mr.

Evans has been actively engaged in the filling station and garage business in Deming. He is now chairman of the board of trustees of the village of Deming, serving his fourth year as a member of that body. He is a member of the board of the New Mexico State Hospital, at Las Vegas. Voters of Luna county will make no mistake in naming Mr. Evans as 8 county commissioner.

He is a business man of proven ability and years of experience. MARRIAGES Bill L. Bingham and Miss Nadine Craig, both of Deming, were married here October 17, by the Rev. J. B.

Brown. D. R. Higginbotham and Pearl Sanders, both of Deming, were married October 21, by Rev. 'I.

J. Gamble. Ted Russell Has Just Returned From State Tour. Finds Clubs Thriving in New Mexico ELECT MISS RUTH SOPER AS LUNA COUNTY SCHOOL SUPT. Miss Ruth Soper, Democratic candidate for county school superintendent, was born and reared in New Mexico.

For six years she taught in Luna county schools, and she holds a 1fe certificate as a teacher in New Mexico. She was a student at New Mexico State Teachers college while preparing for her work as a teacher. Miss Soper was elected to teach the Gage school this year, but resigned to make her campaign for county school superintendent. Miss Soper has a pleasing personality and the demonstrated ability to be a successful teacher. She is tionally well fitted for the position she seeks and voters of Luna county will do the rural schools a favor by electing her.

LIBRARY WANTS SHRUBS FOR SPRING PLANTING The committee on landscaping the grounds at the Deming public library is making an appeal to the citizens of Deming for shrubbery. The grounds are to be planted in February. Any one having any shrubs suitable for foundation planting is requested to notify Mrs. F. R.

Coon. RODEO QUEEN STANDINGS Leaders in the race for Queen of the Deming Armistice Rodeo, according to the count made this week, are: Ruth Bonine, 9600; Margaret Sherrill, 5800; Sally Deckert, 3750. GAME DEPARTMENT WANTS CHECK ON 1936 DEER KILL The New Mexico state game department is anxious to get a close check on the number of deer killed during the season beginning October And sportsmen are being asked to cooperate by giving necessary information. All those who kill deer in areas where checking stations are not located are requested to report their kill to any place where hunting licenses are sold. The information will, then be passed on to the game ment.

With the help of the sportsmen of the state the department hopes to get a reliable total figure for the 1936 kill. ELECT W. J. BERRY AS COUNTY PROBATE JUDGE W. J.

Berry, Democratic candidate for probate judge of Luna county, has resided in Deming for so many years that he needs no introduction to the voters of Luna county. Not many years ago he served as treasurer of Luna county for four years and "got the job done" to the satisfaction of all. "Uncle Bill" will make a good probate judge and the voters of the county may elect him with every assurance that he will give satisfactory service in the office. RED CROSS DRIVE DATE SET The Luna county chapter of the American Red Cross will conduct its annual membership drive starting on Armistice day and closing at Thanksgiving time. Mrs.

Frederick Sherman will be in charge of the drive this year. and one-half lots from Postelle Cooper directly north of the Cooper residence on South Nickel and plans to build in the near future. Mrs. Paul Link has purchased BIG CROWD IS PROMISED FOR HALLOWEEN DANCE Enough tickets have already been sold to guarantee a capacity crowd at the Deming armory Saturday night, October 31. The Rodeo Girls, in conjunction with the Deming chamber of commerce are sponsoring the dance.

These girls make a success of anything they undertake. While this is to be a masquerade, dance, you are not required to come in costume. However, every one will be asked to wear a mask of some kind, until the unmasking time is announced. Masks, will be on sale at the door at regular store prices. Halloween will be a busy night for Deming.

The football game between Dougas and Deming starts at 8 0'- clock, and the dance will follow immediately after the game. It it believed the game will be over by 9:30. It will be the first masquerade in Deming in many years and should be loads of fun for all who attend. Rodeo Girls get Queen votes for selling these dance tickets, and they'll sell you if you can be sold. Mr.

and Mrs. Ted Russell Were hosts last night to their contract club. Mrs. Anna Atwood of Danville, New York is visiting her son, Dr. C.

S. Atwood and Mrs. Atwood. RE-ELECT BILL BAKER AS LUNA COUNTY TREASURER W. R.

(Bill) Baker, Democratic candidate for re-election as treasurer of Luna county, has made an excellent record in office. He 's young, energetic and competent, and during his two years in office has made it nossible for units in Luna county to cave hundreds of dollars on bond redemptions. During his adm nistration bonds for the Luna county courthouse and the Deming high school have been retired and the indebtedness for the Smith school is now more than half maid. Mr. Baker is the son of a family that has res ded in Luna county since 1886.

and is one of the heavy taxpayers in Luna county today. He was educated in the Deming schools. Later he attended school at Roswell and a business school at El Paso. majoring in bookkeening. He held stenographical and clerical positions wth the veterans hospital at Fort Bayard and later was employed for four years by the Santa Fe railroad.

Bill has made a good treasurer and Luna county voters will make no mistake by returning him to that office. GRAZING BOARD MET HERE LAST MONDAY Members of the Grazing Board of the Taylor Grazing Act convened Deming last Monday. In addition to the regular work the board allowed those who had been dissatisfied with allocations and had appealed to come before them and present further evidence. Between 25 and 30 have appeared before the board every day this week. J.

F. Johnston, grazier for District three, will start Monday visiting ranches and conferring with individuals, where there is a possibility of settlig the boundary line. He will also observe the condition of the range, general contour of the land. supply, fences and general ranch set ups and hopes in this way to settle about 50 per cent of controversies. October 31st an election will bel held at which time six new members will be placed on the board.

W. 0. Hall's place is to be filled because of his resignation. Expired terms to be replaced: A. D.

Brownfield, Pat Ewing, Walter McGraff and Tom Clayton. G. D. Hatfield has failed to qualify and his place will be filled. BETA SIGMA PHI SORORITY INSTALLED HERE Deming chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, international cultural and social sorority, was installed Wednesday evening at a candlelight service held at the home of Mrs.

Malcolm Heffelman. e- aucational director of the chapter. The ritualistic service was conducted by Miss Lynor Olson, assisted by Miss Jeanne Coon, both representatives of the international offices in Kansas City, Mo. During the ceremony two Beta Sigma Phi songs were sung by Mrs. Heffelman.

The following officers were installed; President, Louise Clayton; Vice President. Marijo Schoepf; recording SeNell corresponding Secretary. Ann Kelly; and Treasurer, Peggy Buskirk. The following committees were appointed: Program, ine Dixon and Elsie Davidson; Social, Pearl Ward and Lynette Beshell; Historian, Marshallene Goodsell; Ways and Means, Bonine: and Publicity, Jeanette Posner. Following the initiation, the newly installed chapter was entertained at a dinner at the home of Marijo Schoepf.

Tall yellow tapers in black holders and a black bowl of vellow rosebuds decorated the long table at which the guests were seated. Other appointments were carried out in black and gold, the sorority colors. Beta Sigma Phi was founded on A pril 30, 1931. There are now over 7000 active members in about 460 chapters in 42 states and Canada. The Deming Chapter is the fifth in New Mexico.

Other chapters in the state are located at Santa Fe, Raton, and two chapters in Albuquerque. RE-ELECT R. G. (BOB) FRANEY AS SHERIFF OF LUNA COUNTY R. G.

(Bob) Franey, Democratic cand date for re-election as sheriff of Luna county, is a native of Kentucky. However, he has resided in Luna county for the past 19 years, during all of which time he has been recognized as an honest. valuable citizen. working, For 13 years he was employed by the Continental Oil company in Deming. Then, after serving four years! AS chief deputy sheriff, he was elected sheriff two years ago.

He now seeks re-election on a record as 8 peace officer that is excellent. He has worked at his job and delivered the goods and is entitled to re-election by the voters of this county. Jim McDougal has purchased a new Ford pick-up from the Bassett Motor company. Ted Russell, district governor of Lions club in district No. 40, comprising the state of New Mexico, spent last week visiting clubs in the eastern and northern part of the state.

He also made his official visit to the Doming club Tuesday of this week, at which time he spoke concerning mattes of interest to members of the Dem ng club. and made a brief report of visit to other clubs. Govenor Russell stated that conditions in Lions clubs over the state are Gratifying. The growth in membershin at the present time indicates that there will be a considerable gain by the time of the district convention Farmington next June 11 and 12. The convention of Lions International.

made up of clubs in eight ountries, will be held in Chicago in Tr lv. 1937. The Lions now have the distinction of being the largest assoriation of civic service clubs in the world. FARM PAYMENTS HERE SOON Night Hi Luna county is the first in the state to submit applications for payments under the agriculture conservation nrogram. All the farms of farmers cooperating in this program have been measured and the necessary forms and apnlication for payment have been approved by the county committee and submitted to the state office.

As soon as these applications are audited individual checks will be issued to the farmers. The first checks will cover of the total application. being held back to pay administrative costs. As soon as these costs are determined a second check will be sent, covering the balance due. Ninety-two farmers in Luna county will receive payments under this program.

Mrs. Elsie Evans has gone to Scotia. California to visit her daughter, Mrs. Fred Bender. Ensign and Mrs.

Lloyd Parrish of San Diego, are the proud parents of a son, born last Tuesday. SEEKING GIRLS FOR CAMP The local relief and security office announces that there is 8 call for oirls between the ages of 18 and 25 to go to the girls' camp, Camp Capitan. There they will be given instruction home economics, arts and crafts, etc. Mrs. Donald C.

Graham gave a surnrise party Tuesday night, in honor of Mr. Graham's birthday. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Partisan preiudice and passion often plav the leading role in politics. Once every four years we lose our emotional enuilibrium. Silver-tongued orators, plus the raucous ranters, fill the ether with a hodge-podge of conficting.

confusing advice. To what extent should a Christian citizen be inQuenced by this prosaic propaganda What should be the dominant motive. the determinate factor in our voting? Let's talk this over next Sunday morning. Subject, "A Christian at the Polls." Sunday evening, 7:30, Mr. Carson will deliver the first lecture in a series on Protestantism.

Subject, "Why Pro-testantism?" Other services. Church school, 9:45 a. m. Jun -Intermediate C. 5:30.

Vesper club. 6:30. Prayer service and Bible study Wednesday, 7:30. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH Copper and Maple streets J. B.

Brown, minister an Morning sermon subject, "Opportunity to Help Answer Jesus' prayer for Unity." Evening subject, "A Brief History of Some Music by the chorus choir directed by Mr. Baker. Mid-week services, prayer meeting, Wednesday, 7 p. followed by choir rehearsal. C.

H. Johnson, who has been away from Deming for the past three years, is visiting friends here. He will remain here until after election. POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS Republican Candidates E. A.

PRUGEL Republican candidate for reelection as CLERK OF LUNA COUNTY Respecifully solicits your support at the election to be held Nov. 3d. W. L. (Rill) HAAS Republican candidate for COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

Dist. Respectfully solicits your support the election to ba beid Nov. 8d.