Explosion at Alamo Club Injures Five in Hotel Block
At about 3 15 a m Sunday an explosion on the roof over the Alamo Club in the Arnold building rocked the town. Bib Lee suffered a fractured skull and states of grave concern were reported. Candler Massey is suspected of triggering the blast amid a card game dispute. Witnesses described a bottle of liquor and heated arguments before the blast. The rear upstairs section was wrecked and damage is estimated at 1500 dollars.
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Alamo Club
Arnold
Candler Massey
Justice Court
W. M. Todd
Massey
J. A. Harris
W. J Mason
J. C. McDermitt
Harris
MecDermitt
Bob Lee
Terrence Bass
Bob
Altime Club
Young People Plan Christmas Carols for Charity
A church youth group will carol on Christmas Eve from nine to midnight. Home requests should display a visible candle or contact Mr. C L Binder to arrange a stop before the 24th. Donations will be collected for charitable purposes as the group sings door to door.
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C. L. Binder
Delwin Hickson Taken by Death Last Friday
Delwin Hickson 24 known as Delwin died last Friday from infantile paralysis at Dr KE M Jones clinic on 100 street. He had been ill about a week after leaving Corona where he worked on SP signal crew. Funeral services were held Sunday in Sixteen Springs canyon cemetery near Cloudcroft where he was born. The community extends sympathy to his parents Mr and Mrs P W Hickson sister Mrs M C Thomson and brother Earl.
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John Delwin Hickson
Delwin
P. W. Hickson
M. ¢. Thomson
Earl
Sixteen Springs Canyon
Cloudcroft
Card of Thanks from Hickson and Thomson Families
The Hickson and Thomson families express gratitude for favors shown during illness and death of their son and brother. They thank the Golf Club for tribute and Dr James for her efforts to save him. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Hickson, Mrs. M. C. Thomson, Earl Hickson. Also note Interwoven Pair in the Xmas Package at J. A. McRae's.
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Golf Club
James
P. W. Hickson
M. C. Thomson
Earl Hickson
A. L. Clements Seeks Justice of the Peace Post
A. L. Clements announces candidacy for Justice of the Peace Precinct No. 1 Otero County proposing to run in the January 12 1921 election He respectfully solicits votes and influence The notice appears amid reminders of gifts at J A McRae's offering leather coats overcoats and jackets for Christmas recipients.
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Justice of the Peace
Otero County
A. L. Clements
Oasis Cafe Wind Event Reported Nearby
An unspecified incident is described with debris or age references said to have blown over on top of the Oasis Cafe a block away, suggesting a weather related or accidental disturbance near the establishment.
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Oasis Cafe
Moffett files contest against Thomas for county clerk
Geo Moffett former Democratic candidate for county clerk files a contest on the last permitted day alleging ballot counting errors illegal votes and improper absentee ballots in multiple precincts. The suit asks for a recount with Judge Nama Frenger presiding and Wade & Wade representing the contestant.
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Geo. Moffett
Chas. E. Thomas
Geo. E. Moffett
Nama ©. Frenger
Third Judicial District Court
Wade & Wade
el Paso
Thomas
Moffett
A. Alamogordo
Republican County Central Committee
Alamogordo
Tularosa
Highrolls
Mayhill
Orogrande
Cloudcroft
Valmont
Marcia
Two Merrill brothers jailed for auto theft near Cloudcroft
Thomas and Roland Merrill, teenagers, were arrested after stealing tires rims gas oil tools and an overcoat from a Pierce Arrow roadster parked between Cloudcroft and High Rolls. Owner D C Hartman of El Paso valued the loss at about 100 dollars. The pair pled guilty and were committed to jail unable to post bond.
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Thomas
Roland Merrill
District Court
Pierce Arrow
Cloudecott
Highrolls
D.C. Hartman
el Paso
Alamogordo
Justice of the Peace candidate seeks support for January election
A candidate, W M Todd, announces he was appointed Justice of the Peace for the remainder of Earl P Sanders term and runs for the full term in the January election, requesting support.
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Earl P. Sanders
W M Todd
Town of Alamogordo Attorney Status Clarified
Local inquiries prompt a clarification that since October 3 the writer has not been connected with the Town of Alamogordo in any attorney or official capacity under the current administration.
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Alamogordo
John Bepthell
Candidate for Constable in Precinct 1 Abdmogordo
Fred Crosby authorizes the Alamogordo News to announce his candidacy for Constable of Precinct No 1 Otero County New Mexico at the election held Monday January 12 1951 Also a rental notice for a house on NY Avenue with Garrett's Grocery KK 10th Street listed as apply location.
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Fred Crosby
Alamogerdo
N.Y. Ave
Garrett's Grocery
10Th Street
Prec. No 6 Highrolls and No 10 Cloudcroft Alleged Counting Fraud
A brief notice reports alleged error and fraud in counting related to Precinct No 6 Highrolls and Precinct No 10 Cloudcroft. Officials or election authorities are not named. No further details are provided in the accessible text.
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Highrolls
Mayhill
Cloudcroft
Alamo Merchants Spark Christmas Cheer In Alamogordo
Local shoppers flock to Alamogordo stores as Christmas displays bloom. Businesses showcase gifts from jewelry to radios, furniture to cars, with special sales and tailored selections for men and women. Santa’s spirit, toy towns, and department windows drive festive buying across Rolland’s Corner Drug, Stevenson's Hardware, Dolan Bros, and more.
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O. G. Cady
Alamogordo Rifle and
Santa Claus
Rolland’s
Steve
Stevenson's Hardware
Jim Lewis
Variety Store
Basila
Sorenson's
Andy
F. R. Oliver
Ot ero County Game Protective Assoc to Hold Dec 19 Meeting
Ot ero County Game Protective Association meets at Alamogordo Town Hall on Friday December 19 1980 at 7 30 p m. New by laws adoption and officers for the new year are on the agenda. All members urged to attend and others interested in game matters invited.
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Otero County Game Protective Association
Alamogordo
Presbyterian ladies thank supporters for successful event
The ladies of the Presbyterian church sincerely thank all who graciously helped make their favour a success.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Bazaar and Baker Sale a Big Success
The Presbyterian Ladies' Bazaar and Bake Sale held last Saturday in the Woman's Club rooms reported a splendid success. Total receipts from bazaar items bake sale and silver tea offerings approached $100.
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Presbyterian Ladies
Bagaar
Junior Band Impresses with Intermission Music
The Junior band entertained during the intermission and has progressed to include commendable music in its repertoire. The performance concluded with the Junior Class song sung by the entire class.
Girls Glee Club Presents Christmas Concert at School
The Girls' Glee Club of the high school will give a Christmas concert in the school auditorium on December 19 at 8:00 p.m. The program features Christmas music including anthems chorals solos and trios with aid from the Boys Glee Club. It will be a candle-light service in an English Cathedral style guided by Miss Ruth Lovee, with 22 members performing.
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Aumber
Muriel Cowden
Frances Groom
Robert Elkins
Damon Schultz
Norma Thomas
Paris
Ruth Lovee
Secretary Signs Approval of Proposed Timber Exchange
Karl Callens of the Alamogordo Chamber reports that Interior Secretary Wilbur approved C. M. Harvey’s plan to swap 10 280 acres of timber land near Landcroft for 88 000 acres of government land mainly in Lincoln County with part in Socorro County. The exchange, under a special act, aims to preserve forest, recreation, and water resources. Southwest Lumber Co stands to be near the timber, with potential bidding implications.
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Karl Callens
Alamoverdo
Congress
Harvey Timber
Lincoln Forest
Southwest Lumber Co
Southwest Company
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Norrie
Por Constable
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