10 Aug 1933
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Newspaper
Alamogordo News
Location
Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1933
Page
1
An early voluntary step alongside the National Industrial Recovery Act seeks to widen employment. Employers pledge wage and hour practices through the Blue Hawk arrangement, aiming to return the unemployed to work and lift the lowest-paid workers, with results to come as agricultural relief continues.
Elihu Joy died suddenly August 1 at his ranch near Mayhill after a long life born December 9, 1861 in Kerrville Texas. He married Nancie York May 4 1844 and moved to New Mexico in 1885 where he and his wife raised 10 children. Funeral services were held August 2 in Artesia with many grandchildren and great grandchildren in attendance.
Mrs Bernice Bennett died at her home in Tularosa on August 7 1933 Funeral services were led by Rev Earl R Keating and interment followed at Mt Vista Cemetery Alamogordo She was born in Stanton Texas in 1900 and was a Baptist church communicant She leaves a husband A L Bennett and five children Claud Noline Peggy Anna Pearl Donald along with relatives and friends
Washington on August 8 a renewed warning to employers that Hugh S. Johnson recovery administrator seeks to bring all workers under the blue eagle in two weeks.
Executive directors for the Community Builders Association of Southern New Mexico were chosen at Cloudcroft events on August 1. Leaders from Roswell Artesia Hot Springs Alamogordo Cloudcroft and other towns outline plans to foster cooperation, public relations, and winter tourism, with elections to finalize leadership soon.
Mr and Mrs J E Farley depart Monday for Williamsport Pennsylvania. Mr Farley a master mechanic in the S P shops at Alamogordo will visit his boyhood home and attend the annual Williamsport picnic, a 60 plus year tradition. They plan a three week trip.
Employees of the Supervisor's office at Lincoln National Forest and their families gathered for a Wednesday evening picnic on the sands. Five cars carried participants and a large array of food was available for all attendees and guests.
At a special Otero County Board of Education meeting on August 8, 1933 bids for student transportation were opened and contracts awarded for Mountain Park Bluewater Three Rivers and other routes. The board rejected Elkhorn Sixteen Springs Stelworth routes and will reopen bids at 10 a.m. August 22, 1933.
Tom Charles of Alamogordo was appointed custodian of the White Sands Monument by President Roosevelt on the director of U S Park Service recommendation. The monument spans 142 987 acres of gypsum and is a unique world deposit. Charles led years of effort behind the proclamation creating the monument. He will promote development and advertise the site with help from the Las Cruces chamber of commerce.
Otero County commissioners adjourned on a liquor option petition tied to the September 19 general election awaiting an opinion from Attorney General Neumann. They approved a bridge contract for $175 to Swig, and allotted $100 to bills. Salary arrears totaling 13 percent of June pay were approved. board reconvenes August 28.
Mose Cauthen age 31 posts a trade offer in the News office note requesting a saddle in exchange for a deer gun.
Forest Ranger Reuben Boone and his family returned Sunday from a trip to Arizona and Northern New Mexico.
A group of F-17 C C C boys from Raton Camp near Capitan were entertained in Roswell Saturday. Roswell organizations planned a magazine and literature collection for the Capitan country camp. S. Strickland, assistant supervisor, left for Capitan to stay a week at the Raton C C C camp. Roger Morris, assistant supervisor, surveyed Sacramento division routes for telephone lines last week.
An observatory erected on Monjeau summit draws daily visitors now that a year old road makes the trek by auto feasible. The 14 by 14 foot glassed shelter, insulated from lightning, houses a ranger kitchen and bedroom. From its vantage point, the Sangre de Cristo range in New Mexico, the San Dias near Albuquerque, Black Range, and Sacramentos are visible. Eagle Lake dam at the foot feeds Nogal Lake, the S P Reservoir.
Alamento management previews August showings including Fast Workers starring John Gilbert Robert Armstrong Mae Clark and When Ladies Meet featuring Robert Montgomery Ann Harding Myrna Loy and Alice Brady with dates August 29 30 31 in the schedule.
Marvin Marion Ward a well known Alamogordo businessman died Wednesday at Rousseau Hospital after weeks of illness stemming from influenza. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church with Rev Earl R Keating officiating. Ward born July 16 1895 in El Dorado Arkansas lived in Arkansas most of life before moving to Alamogordo nine years ago. He married Maud Wilson in June 1925 at El Paso Texas. He leaves wife father W J Ward of El Dorado two brothers W M Ward Tulatosa and Albert Shepherd Ward Alateojyor do three sisters Mrs K B Howard Jonesboro Ark Mrs Sage Rowland El Dorado Ark and Mrs Martin Dial El Dorado Ark two stepchildren Frank and John L Wilson and many relatives and friends.
Tolan Lewis sustained injuries when his car was struck by a truck that fled the scene. The impact flipped the vehicle, hurling occupants from the car. In the group were R. Baker Sr. and Jr. and the Boyce brothers from Ruidoso, returning from El Paso with rodeo prizes for a Kids' Rodeo contest.
Remodeling activity is evident as El Paso contractor M. A. Morrison and assistant Bud Hoover finish a tile front on Howard's Cafe with a hexagonal tile sign. They work on Rolland Drug Store front in robin egg blue and white. Robertson Building at 916 Pennsylvania Ave undergoes complete renovation for the Pig Inn to open around Aug 18 with plate glass front, new sidewalks, drive-in space, plaster, flooring and paint.
Alamogordo launches NRA re employment drive with a town hall meeting of civic leaders. An advisory committee is formed to organize staff, canvass for unemployed, promote code compliance, and urge local trade at home to boost employment.
A revival meeting will start at the Baptist church on August 20 with Rev. J. G. Chapman of Portales preaching. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Frazier will direct the music. Everybody welcome.
Antonio Chavez 62 long-time Alamogordo resident died of heart disease after apparently falling into a Little Canal while crossing to a cemetery. His body was found by his niece Mrs. Gabriel Gutierrez and others. Coroner ID M Barringer seated a verdict of death from heart disease. He is survived by his widow and three brothers. Funeral held Tuesday at the family home conducted by Rev. Fr. Jas Torrandell.
Dr T H Williams a Chickasha Oklahoma dentist will be in Cloudcroft for a visit starting Thursday August 10 and lasting one week local residents are advised to seek dental care during the visit.
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