Parents Hear From Sons In Jap Prisons
Parents hear from sons held in Japanese camps as radio broadcasts report their health and requests. Fred Evans Jr speaks to "Ruth and Ann" and asks for vitamins, proteins, cigarettes, and warm clothing while his parents in Albuquerque hear the message. Leslie Fleming in Manila prison camp sends brief health notes and greetings to family in Pinon New Mexico, noting he is treated fine and hopes to write again soon.
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Ivy
B. Evans
Fred Evans, Jr
Tokyo
KOB
Albuquerque
Ruth
Ann
John Fleming
Pinon
N. M
Gripsholm
Pfe
Lesli Fleming
Philippine Islands
Leslie G Fleming
World enters new era says Wallace in The Woman Magazine
Vice President Henry A. Wallace argues in The Woman Magazine January issue that the world is becoming a reality and the United States must take a leadership role. He calls for shared responsibility, peace based on justice, and active citizen participation to hasten a humane global order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4A Magazine
Henry A. Wallace
The
Woman Magazine
Christmas Week at the Uso Club Celebration
A Christmas week event at the Uso club featured a couples buffet supper served by Army wives, in a hall decorated with evergreens and candles. Sgt Henry Beaman performed, PFC Bob Ole played piano, and guests enjoyed a Santa Claus appearance, dancing to the 45th Air Force Band amid festive conversation and carols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uso
Henry Beaman
Buddy
Santa Claus
USC
G. I’s
45Th Air Force
McNatt Couple to Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs C C McNatt will celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their Old Mesilla home in Dona Ana County with relatives present. Attending from the family will Mr and Mrs Douglas McNatt, Mr and Mrs John Richards, Mrs A A McNatt, and Mrs J M McNatt. The party is set for Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. McNatt
Old Mesilla
Dona Ana County
Douglas McNatt
John Richards
A. A. McNatt
J. M. McNatt
Cemetery upkeep plan discussed by local group
The Cemetery Association composed of women proposes shifting cemetery maintenance. A Hotarian committee was formed to meet with the Town Board to explore options. New Mexico statutes 14 2701 and 14 2708 guide village and town cemetery management. the plan may be applied here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotarians
New Mexico
Jose Lopes Ortiz Enlisted in U S Navy at Santa Fe
A Santa Fe Navy Recruiting Station bulletin says Jose Lopes Ortiz of Tularosa was accepted by the U S Navy as apprentice seaman. He is sworn in and will train at the naval training station in San Diego California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Jose Lopes Ortiz
Tularosa
U.S. Navy
Naval Training Station
San Diego
Calif
Ed LeBreton Family Attends Cape Kildare Launch
Mr. and Mrs. Ed LeBreton receive an engraved invitation to the launching of the 3.85 Cape Kildare for the United States Maritime Commission. The event takes place December 23, 1943 at 9 a.m. in Wilmington California. Their daughter in law, Mrs. Edward H LeBreton, is the sponsor, and their son Ed LeBreton Jr. holds a key role with Consolidated Steel Corporation, Ltd, builders of the ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed, LeBreton
Fine Christmas Program At W. M. S. for Blind
The Christus program at the N M School for the Blind in Alamogordo drew a large audience Tuesday night. Performers, all blind and memory reliant, delivered readings and solos with skill while emphasizing teamwork and musical nuance without visual direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. M. School For
Harry J. Duvier
Mi Dialer
New Mexico
Alamogordo
Meaning of Christmas and wartime faith in common defense speech
A religious address by Common Defense leader Prom William Kernan urges Christmas faith and God’s power to rebuild a world freed from fear and hate. The piece also notes Annie Liffman’s visit to Fritz Heilbronn and confirms Harvey Robertson’s promotion to captain serving in Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Bethlehem
God
Lord Jesus Christ
Christmas Greetings from USO Staff at Alimovorda Air Base
The USO staff at Alimovorda Air Base extend Merry Christmas wishes to soldiers and officers. They express daily living values, reflect on peace for the New Year, and hope 44 brings love and hope to their country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alimovorda Air Base
USO
New Grazing Advisory Boards Form With Elected Members
New members for Grazing Districts 4 and 5 were elected. District 4 includes H D Champion of Tularosa reelected cattleman’s representative for Otero County, Dick Gillland elected cattleman’s representative for Socorro County, and P E B Potter Hot Springs goatmen’s representative for the district at large. District 5 includes J D McGregor Jr El Paso cattleman’s representative for the precinct and Owen Prather Jiemeverde sheepmen’s representative for the district at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamogordo
H. D. Champion
Tularosa
Otero County
Dick Gillland
Socorro County
P. EB. Potter
Hot Springs
J. D. McGregor
el Paso
Provide
Owen Prather
Jiemeverde
Hospital Notes Report On Local Patients And Birth
Mrs GT Thoregon stayed as a patient from Thursday to Sunday. Mrs M M Ward with pneumonia for weeks returned home Sunday. Mrs Clyde Snyder admitted with pneumonia Monday and listed as satisfactory. Mr and Mrs Ivan F Colvin welcomed son James William born December 2, six pounds six ounces. Mrs Joy Givens and baby discharged Friday. Mrs C E Ellison returned home at Cloudcroft on Tuesday.
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Clyde Snyder
Set
Ivan F. Colvin
James William
Dee
Joy Givens
Baby
C. E. Ellison
Cloudcroft
Christmas Sermon Urges Unselfish Spirit at PLLarosa Church
A PLLAROSA Methodist Church message divides people into selfish and unselfish groups, urging the community to emulate the Wise Men’s gifts. The talk references Herod and Jerusalem, appeals for support of 400 orphans at the Waco Methodist Home, and invites attendance next Sunday for a sermon on Isa 9 6 The Everlasting Father.
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Bethlehem
Herod
Jerusalem
Methodist
Waco
Texas
Jesus
Excerpts From Murray Morgan Letters From Africa
Editor shares letters from Murray E Morgan describing a coast voyage to a peace time resort in the Mediterranean. He notes French fortifications and terraces, Goums, their horses and mules, and a scheme to photograph troops, with scarce paper delaying printing and censor concerns.
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Mediterranean
Africa
M. E. Morgan
Lowell Hoffman
Herbert Walker
Reinhardt
Christmas greetings from the McGuires in Alamogordo
Mr and Mrs Jerry McGuire send a Christmas message to Alamogordo friends wishing joy and Christmas cheer hoping no one misses a single joy on Santa's list Signed Jerry and Golda McGuire and boys Private J W Cochran from Camp Kilmer N J visits his parents Mr and Mrs Yess Cochran and sister Mrs Reynard Bond and husband Staff Sgt Bond and Mrs Bond s son
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Jerry McGuire
Alamogordo
Jerry
Golda McGuire
J. W. Cochran
Camp Kilmer
N. J
Yess Cochran
Reynard Bond
Bond
Special Christmas Services at Saint John's Church
Saint John Episcopal Church announces special Christmas Eve service Friday night at 11 30. Christmas Eve rites invite parishioners to join in celebration at Saint John Episcopal Church.
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Saint John’ Episcopal Church
Saint John’s Episcopal Church
Red Cross Budget Discussed by Otero Chapter
The Otero County Red Cross met at the Bank last Friday with TRubright presiding. They outlined budgets for the remainder of the year and the coming year, noting a need to submit figures before the March 1944 membership drive and highlighting increased work due to Alamogordo Air Base and returning disabled soldiers.
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Otero County
American Red Cross
Trubright
Red Cross
Alamogordo Air Base
Fize
Home Service
Home Service Committee
Murray Hanson
C. W. Morgan
School for the Blind Program On KROD
An unusual KROD broadcast from 6 to 6:30 pm Thursday features pupils of the New Mexico State School for the Blind in Alamogordo. The senior chorus of 21 mixed voices performs Christmas carols from several countries, with piano and violin solos by advanced students.
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KROD
el Paso
New Mexico State School For the Blind
Harry J. Ditzler
Araduate
Neal E. Quimby
Mediea State School For the Blind
Alamogordo
Tribute to the Morgans and Alamogordo News
A Christmas note from editor Tice Elkins praises the Morgans and the Alamogordo News for their positive publicity of churches and community events. He thanks the paper for far reaching coverage, credits them with helping the town grow, and wishes a Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year.
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Alamogordo
Morgans
New Mexco
Church of
Chris
Church invites attendance after weekend celebration
The Alamogordo Church of Christ on Ninth Street and Texas Avenue invites neighbors to morning service and 7:30 p m Sunday evening worship, noting many may be absent due to weekend celebrations. Minister Tice Elkins urges study of God's word.
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Ninth St
Texas Ave
Alamogordo
N. Mex
Tice Elkins
Sunday Harness Races Provide Close Finishes After Delayed Start
Sunday races finally ran after two rain delays with eight events. Brownlie and Bissell dead heated in 220 yards and was re run, Brownie winning by a near tie. Cry Baby won 220 yards in13 seconds, Hobo prevailed in 220 yards, and Dottie beat Garrick in 300 yards. Miss Banks upset Orphan Boy in 250 yards, then Miss Banks faced Governor and Paso in 1 mile events. Nassa raced Winomega over a mile, and Champmonant narrowly beat Wonder Lad in 3/8 mile after a prior foul claim. Officials included Starter Stanley Cochran and judges Roy Morgan Alton Jones Tom Jones.
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Brownlie
Damon Guess
Bill Whiten
Bissell
G. BH
Oliver
Andy Tomlinson
Brownie
Tommie
Mack Black
Cry Baby
Elmer Schrier
Nassa
G B Oliver
Will Whiten
Winomega
Gerald Champion
Andy ‘Tomlinson
Joe, Jr
Charles Harden
Tulyrosa
Champmonant
Agrinst
Wonder Lad
Warren Tidwell
Sonny Crowell
Champmount
Stanley Cochran
Roy Morgan
Alton Jones
Tom Jones
Bud Prather
Alf Hunter
Hop” Lee
A. L. Dunn
Hightower
Christmas at First Presbyterian Church
The First Presbyterian Church at Fifth and Ohio announces a Christmas program by the Sunday school on Friday at 7 30 pm and a Santa visit on Sunday December 26 with morning worship at 11 00 am and vesper at 5 30 pm including a sermon The Most Important Day and caroling to shut-ins on Christmas. Prayer hour Wednesday December 29 at 7 45 pm at 1200 Indiana.
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Fith
Ohio
Lacy Simms
Santa
Jesus
Vera Ragland
Gail Collins
Nell Painter
Juanita Bkyverett
WG. Rllbright
Indiana
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Mrs. Evans
Fred
Vrison
Philippines
Wallace
Christamas
Cemetery Association Matters
Fos Lopez Ortiz
Mel
ED H
Lebreton
W. M.S
Mis. CA
Bi. Paso Hospital
C. A. Redic
Southwestern General Hospital
Alameogordo
William
Kernan
Christian Institute For American Democracy
New York City, N. Y
Annie Liffman
Fritz Heilbronn
Kew Gardens
L. I, New York
Ward
Harvey Robertson
Italy
GT. Thoregon
Pllarosa Methodist Church
P. J. Johnston
Murray Morgan
Murray E. Morgan
Murray
San Andreas
McGuire Family
School For
Tice
Church of Christ
First Presbytere
Harvey Sewell
Lee Moser
Jas, Seay
W. W. Lumbley
Rev Cross
Melissa
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