Week Of The War Special Training For Young Men
Government announces a program to use college and university facilities for specialized training for armed forces. Stimson and Knox differ on liberal education impact while a deferment bulletin targets students in medical engineering and technical fields. By 1943-44, millions expected in armed services war industry civilian work and farms with labor shifts noted. Admiral Darlan’s declaration and OWI notes follow alongside Pacific and North Africa updates including Buna and Munda actions.
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Stimson
Knox
America
WMC
McNutt
Lees
Armed Services
Army
Navy
Census Bureau
Department of Agriculture
Department of Labor
Admiral Darlan
French New Africa
Roosevelt
North
West Africa
Germany
Italy
United Nations
French Africa
France
Snow and Holiday News From High Rolls and Mt Park
December 23 1942 items note 36 inch snow depths in the Sacramentos and icy roads dampening activity. Local commerce reports apples contracted with deposits. cabbage prices rise. residents visit kin and work on defense related travel. Army service units shift trucks, Scoubout Scout activities continue amid holiday furloughs and community notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramentos
Co-op
Tulsa
Jas. E. Batte, Jr
Henry McCracken
California
S. J. McCracken
Christmas illustration 1941 urges sacrifice for victory
The piece recalls a 1941 Christmas illustration of a happy US family amid war. It notes many sons serve in the armed forces, possibly overseas or prisoners, and emphasizes gratitude for progress toward victory despite sacrifices. It calls for resolve and prayer for a world of peace next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Navy
Army
Marines
Air Force
Coast Guard
America
Earth
Miss Margaret Burch Named Sun Princess for Alamogordo
Miss Margaret Burch will represent Alamogordo as Sun Princess at the Sun Carnival on January 1. The Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce appointed her Tuesday. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Burch and studies at Stephens College in Missouri. She returns after the holidays. She played in the Alamogordo band for six years and was active in high school activities and is a member of Theta Tau Omega at Stephens.
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Margaret Burch
Alamogordo
Alamogordo Boxers Shine In Holiday Card Bout
In Alamogordo on Friday December 18 Alfred Ochoa edged Eddie Quiroga in a close featherweight bout with a slight margin for Ochoa. A rematch is set for December 29 at 8 30 p m in an eight round payday bout. Also Wilbur Fifer faces Herbert Martin in a six round semi main event with a $100 purse and winner takes all.
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Alamogordo
Alfred Ochoa
New Mexico
Eddie Quiroga
Juarez
Ochoa
Sandy Martin
Chapion Wilbur Fifer
Herbert Martin
Kilgore
Teas
Dave” Crocker
Jabbin” Jr. Collins
Silvester Maddox
Chuihuahuita
Little Sandy Martin
For Sale in Alamogordo New Mexico 44 Acre Ranch Listing
For sale a modern adobe house on 44 acres with 1400 fruit trees and an inexhaustible well feeding a 60000 gallon concrete tank and pumping plant. Includes 24 hour overflow irrigation city water barn chicken house servant’s house smudge plant two miles from Alamogordo inquire News Office.
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Alamogordo
N. M
Estate of Clyde H Belcher administratrix named in Otero NM
Notice to creditors announces Elizabeth Shenfield as administratrix of Clyde H Belcher's estate in Otero County NM. Claims must be filed in Probate Court Cause No. 679 within legally prescribed time or be barred. (52-2)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde H. Belcher
Probate
Otero County
New Mexico
Elizabeth M. Shenfield
Admx
Jack Lee Died a Hero in World War II Letter
A December 1 1942 letter from Major James V Edmundson to Vincent Lee honors Jack Lee as a brave pilot of the 26th Squadron who died on a mission. Edmundson recalls their Hawaii service and notes Jack's courage and character. Lieutenant David Flutie adds praise for Jack and Major Stewart and their fine records in the squadron.
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Vincent Lee
James V. Edmundson
Jack
Mr. Lee
Hawaii
Alamogordo
Army Airforce
David Flutie
Major Stewart
David R. Flittie
Alamogordo Girl Scouts Gift Soldiers and Carol at USO
The Alamogordo Girl Scouter No 2 led Christmas carols for soldiers at the USO on December 20. White robes, red candles, and another service planned for Sunday. The troop and St John’s Guild wrapped 25 gift packages for Base Hospital soldiers. Also announced fat collection drives starting January 9 with jar disposal guidance.
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Alamogordo
USO
St. John's Guild
Murray Hanson
Red Cross
Marriage in Alamogordo Unites Miss Beavers and Sgt Powers
Miss Loig Beavers and Staff Sgt Huston Powers married at the home of Mr and Mrs George Abbott with Justice Abbott presiding. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Beavers of Ruidoso, has been Alamogordo Farm Security Administration supervisor. Powers, from Columbia South Carolina, served in the Army Air Corps and has been at Alamogordo Air Base since July. They plan Christmas with the bride’s parents and a January visit to South Carolina. They reside at the Mrs Egbert residence in Alamogordo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Abbott
Loig Beavers
Huston Powers
Army Aircorps
Justice Abbott
Alta Fay Laughban
Pvt
Raymond Fox
Frank Beavers
Ruidoso
Alamogordo
Farm Security Administration
Duncan
Oklahoma
Hondo N. M
Powers
South Carolina
R. G. Rhoden
Columbia
University of South Carolina
Howard-Johnson
Aircorps
Alamogordo Air Base
Wedding of Miss Ann Marie Long and Iu Vene Haynes
A large group gathered at the Presbyterian church Sunday evening for the wedding of Miss Ann Marie Long and Iu Vene Haynes at 6 30 p m The ceremony was performed by Rev Lacy Simms with Sgt and Mrs Robert Douse in attendance Mrs Mayne Tweed played the wedding march and Mrs C A McNatt sang O Promise Me and Be Arose The bride wore blue with black accessories and camellia corsage Decorations featured gladioli and white calla lilies A reception followed at the bride’s aunt Edith Welsh eimer apartment with Mrs J L Long and Miss Cora Belle Scott among those assisting Refreshments included wedding cake and ice cream in wedding bell cups The bridegroom’s mother Mrs Carl Haynes attended despite months of illness Eugene is a sophomore at Hardin Simmons University and will return there after the holidays Mrs Haynes will remain at her position at the Airbase
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Presbyterian Church
Ann Marie Long
Iuvene Haynes
Robert Douse
Lacy Simms
Mayne Tweed
C A McNatt
R. A. Kk
Edith Welsheimer
J. L. Long
Cora Belle Scott
Miss Meadow
Carl Haynes
Eugene
Hardin- Simmons University
Haynes
Reeves-Unnamed Bride Weds Harwell at Elk Ranch
Mrs. Austin Reeves of Elk announces the marriage of their daughter Misa Thelma Reeves to Ernest Harwell at the Reeves ranch on Sunday. Rev Drew of Hope officiated with Mrs George Clan Tell as Matron of Honor and R M Teel as best man. Letitia Reeves attended from Alamo Gordo. A turkey dinner for 82 relatives and friends followed.
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Austin Reeves
Elk
Misa Thelma Reeves
Ernest Harwell
Reeves Ranch
Drew
Hope
George Clan Tell
Harwell
R. M. Teel
Letitia Reeves
Alamogordo
Reeves
Communities rally for Red Cross kit bag funds
The Civic League and diverse groups pledge amounts from five to twenty five dollars each to supply Red Cross kit bags. Individual gifts vary from one to five dollars, with totals still short of the necessary funds to cover all kits.
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RED Cross
Maint the Ally
the Civic League
Eastern Star
Odd Fellows Lodge
Masonic Lodge
Rebekah Lodge
Episcopal Guild
Prestridge Lumber Co
United Brotherhood of Carpenters
Methodist Missionary Spy
Woodman Circle
Alamo, Woman's Club
Hillburn's Dress Shop
Charles Agency
Mescalero Woman's Club
High Rolls
Mt. Park
Orogrande
Sacramento Community
Cloudcroft Community
Girls Service Organization
J B Oliver Dies At Home In El Paso
J B Jess Oliver, 72, dies in El Paso after years of poor health. Brother F R Oliver, of Alamogordo, learns of death by wire and travels to be with Oliver's family. Oliver once lived in Alamogordo and worked in A R shops before entering business in El Paso.
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J. B. Oliver
el Paso
F. R. Oliver
J. B
Jess) Oliver
Jess Oliver
Alamogordo
A. R
F. R
Hospital Notes From El Paso District
Mrs Elmer Haycraft was a patient part of the week and was taken to Hotel Dieu in El Paso for observation and treatment. Arthur L Crowe of Derry New Mexico, employed at the Air base, was in the hospital part of the week. Ernest Moreno was discharged Monday after several weeks in the Hospital. John Counts remains a patient but is recovering satisfactorily. Mrs Willie Woods was released Tuesday after several days medical attention. Mrs M M Bray of El Paso was here for medical treatment part of the week. Miss Velma Lindsay came from Carrizo to Wednesday to be the guest of Miss Sarah Williams for several days.
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Elmer Haycraft
Hotel Dieu
el Pago
Arthur L. Crowe
Derry
N. M
Ernest Moreno
John Counts
Willie Woods
M. M. Bray
el Paso
Velma Lindsay
Carrizo
Sarah Williams
Organ Music by Corporal at Fort Bliss Church
Corporal Gilbert Jordan stationed at Fort Bliss will give an hour of organ music at 5 30 p m Sunday December 27 1942 at the Methodist Church on 10th Street. Public invitation extended. Mrs Ruth Perry and daughter Miss Joanne arrive from Panhandle Texas for holidays to visit Dr and Mrs F B Evans.
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Gilbert Jordan
Fort Bliss
Sunda
Methodist Church
10Th St
Ruth Perry
Joanne
Panhandle
Texas
F B. Evans
Hope High graduate Mr Harwell valued ranchman near Hope
The article notes a Hope High School graduate, Mr Harwell, who works as a ranchman near Hope. He is the son of Mrs James Harwell and the late Mr Harwell of Hope.
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The
Hope High School
Harwell
Hope
James Harwell
Rent Director From Roswell Talks Otero County
Jas T Jennings of Roswell visited on Wednesday to explain rent control for Otero County and said a local rent director should be appointed by January 1. He noted rents set March 1 1942 must be reduced if no major capital improvements occurred, with roof work and redecorating not counted as major improvements. Landlords must register all rental units. January 10 is the stated deadline for Alamogordo area. Mrs Rex Kelly supervises the local office until an administrator is named.
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Jas. T. Jennings
Roswell
Otero County
Jennings
Alamogordo
Loth
Rex Kelly
Kelly
Christmas in War Time Letters From Porter Family
A homefront note from Rev. and Mrs. A. N. Porter of Waco describes sons Dr. John Porter and Major George Leslie Porter serving in Africa and in the 23rd Infantry. It notes their duties, families, and distant Christmas lonesomeness amid wartime. Also mentions a infant death near Laredo and local ill neighbors. shipments and travel plans for holiday visits. Sold as farm laundry in Tularosa, New Mexico.
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A. N. Porter
Waco
Tex
John Porter
Africa
England
Navy
John
Army
George Leslie
Ft. Sam Houston
San Antonio
23Rd Infantry
George
Camp McCoy
Wis
Sparta
Moody
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Elmer Davis
Office of War Information
OWI
North Africa
U. S
Pacific
Far Eastern
Guadalcanal
Munda
New Georgia Island
Highrolls
Clyde
Ward Curtis
Espanola
Curtis
W. A. Henry
Henry
Brownfield
Ida
Gene Fowler
Willard
H. P. Denton
Levelland
High Rolls Forest CCC
Army Service
Portland
Ore
Rio Grande
Edd. Engstrom
E. E. Cadwallader
Grace Methodist Church
Corner 10Th
Maryland Ave
E. J. Sloan
Young Peoples Fellowship
Miss Margaret Burch
Sun Princess
Frances Bonnell
Cleo Courtney
Dwain Anderson
State University
Bob Reding
State College
Jackie Alexander
Eugene Dale
State Teachers College
Silver City
Bob Moore
Billie Copenhaver
Frank McLeskey
Texas Tech
Lubbock
Jack Lee
Girl Scouts
Beavers
Reeves-Harwell
Miss Anna Lathan
Narcissus Morrison
Clovis
Melinda Babers
Ed. Henderson
Billy Baber
Pikache
Ray Osborn
Laredo
Texan
Kimmons
Fannie Green
Michigan Ave
Grandma Bradford
College Addition
Clars Walton
Mr. Merchant
W. M. Beveridge
Raleigh B. White
Tularosa
N. Mex
Alamogordo Pavilion
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