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Alamogordo News

Location

Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1930

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Mescalero U S Scouts Wish to Return to Warm Springs Home

Three Mescalero Apache Scouts who served in General Miles Campaign against Geronimo near Alamogordo recall their service. Some, living on Mescalero or Warm Springs reservations, wish to return to youth grounds though one, Arnold Kane, opposes. Elder scout Paul, over eighty, recalls his trip to Warm Springs strengthens his wish to go back.

Miles Geonimo Alamogordo Mesciloco Warm Springs Arizona Arnold Kane Paul Lieut Davis Geronimo U. S Florida

Death of E. C. Bray in El Paso Hotel Dieu

E. C. Bray, a large stockholder in the James A. Dick company and owner of several buildings, died Saturday at Hotel Dieu in El Paso. He owned the building housing the post office and another on Pennsylvania Avenue once occupied by Crystal Beverage Company.

E. C. Bray James A

Healing element in Ganges waters hailed by health department

A state health department statement says bacteriophage in Ganges waters may relieve pain in minutes and消verts boils. It notes three Illinois forms for boils, bladder infections, and typhoid like illnesses and claims rapid relief when applied locally.

Ganges State Department of Health Hankin Ganges River India Felix d’ Herelle Yale Linois Department of Health Lineis U. S

Industry News Spotlight on Advertising Trends

A brief feature highlights rising ad spending in media markets, noting shifts to digital formats and data driven campaigns. It cites agency figures, brand interest, and early results from pilot programs. Analysts warn of measurement challenges and emphasize creative efficiency.

America Pays Less for Gasoline Than World Affords

A wartime price comparison shows American motorists pay about 20 cents per gallon versus 35 cents globally and up to 65 cents in Bolivia. Tax increases at four to six cents per gallon push prices, but the public resists higher gas taxes as the industry touts efficiency and market leadership.

Great Britain France Germany Italy Bolivia Canada Mexico

Veterans funds reach over a million to veterans families

Brig. Gen. Frank T. Hines told President Hoover at the White House that 1,095,524 persons received checks from the Veterans Bureau, including veterans widows orphans nurses and dependents of all wars. Payments covered compensation death benefits pensions and insurance with thousands in unemployment relief amid widespread job loss.

Frank T. Hines Veterans’ Affairs Hoover White House Veterans’ Bureau Hines New York City Detroit Louisville Kansas City Veterans

Midnight Service at St Johns Episcopal Church

A midnight service will be held at St Johns Episcopal Church beginning at 11 80 pm on Christmas eve. Dr Ira B Young of El Paso will lead the services and everyone is invited to participate.

St. Jon's Episcopal Church Ira B. Young el Paso

State Schools at Risk if Lea County Rancher Wins Suit

Lea County rancher Will Terry sues Midwest Oland Refining in federal court over mineral rights on state lands sold before 1919. If he prevails, New Mexico schools and institutions could lose 16 to 20 million dollars in oil royalties across about 155 000 acres, affecting about 185 000 acres overall.

Will Terry Lea County State of New Mexico Santa Fe N. M New Mexico Terry Midwest Oland Refining Company Austin D Crile State Supreme Court Otto Midwest Company Eddy Lea Crile

Lincoln County Deputy Kills Alleged Car Thief in Night Clash

Lincoln County Deputy Pete Johnson shot and killed Lowell Cobb in a gun battle near Ancho as Cobb attempted to steal a car. Deputy Ramon Farmer was seriously wounded when a shooter’s bullet struck his pelvic bone during the confrontation. Dist. Attorney J. Benson Newell arrived to investigate the fatal shooting.

Lowell Cobb Ancho Ramon Farmer Carrizozo Cobb Lincoln County Dist J. Benson Newell Las Cruces Carvinoro Pete Johnson Juan Newell Johnson Juan Farmer Lincoln Co Ramone Oon

Nine Injured As Auto Overturns On Nogal Hill

A mother and eight children from Carts bad to Phoenix were injured when brakes failed on Nogal Hill east of Carrizozo. The car tipped on a curve. passersby aided, and the family received town relief as they recovered in comfortable quarters.

Nogal Hill Carrizozo Cartsbad Phoenix

Greetings from Imperial Valley by Jas V Latham

Jas V Latham writes from Imperial California sharing his past as a Texas ranger and noting health improvements after quitting smoking. He mentions Chares Prince of Alamogordo now running a dry goods store in Imperial and describes a transient influx including Filipinos awaiting lettuce packing. He recalls California politics and sends holiday wishes.

Jas. V. Latham Imperial Valley, California Imperial Calif Southwest Mr Latham Texas Ranger Latham Chares Frince Alamogordo Bob Lee Dem Dean Sherry California

Glee Club Concert Attracts Small Friday Audience

A small crowd attended the high school auditorium Friday evening for an excellent Christmas program by the H 8 Glee Club and Boys' Trio. The performances drew loud applause, with praise for the singers' training directed by Miss Ruth Boyce. A classified note follows about a 2 year old Jersey bull for sale by Bass Dairy.

High School H 8 Glee Club Ruth Boyce Jersey Bass Dairy

Shallow Water Opens Vast Acreage in Hidalgo for Irrigation

State Engineer Herbert Yeo and New Mexico A. & M. extension survey reveal an 80 000 acre area in Hidalgo county where the water table lies within 50 feet of the surface suitable for crop production. The study notes pumping is economically feasible on deep wells and recommends dispersed parcels to conserve water. $8 000 funded permanent reservoirs and ongoing research.

Santa Fe N. M Hidalgo County New Mexico A. & M. College Los Animas Herbert Yeo Lower Barney C. Woods Los Animas Valley

Specialists Attend Outlook Conference Salt Lake City

The Western States Regional Outlook Conference met in Salt Lake City December 15 19 with specialists from A M colleges in eleven western states and economists from the US Department of Agriculture. New Mexico sent L H Hayter Quesenberry agronomist H Stewart horticulturist W L Black dairyman and KB EK Anderson from the Extension Service. The event aims to provide reliable next year outlooks on production demand foreign trade and business conditions and to prepare a state outlook for New Mexico followed by a national outlook in Washington in January. The outlook program has run for eight years with about 90 percent accuracy on the included commodities. Farmers and ranchers have profited from the published guidance.

Extension Service New Mexico Union Washington United States

Methodist Church Sunday Schedule

Sunday school at 9 46 a m preaching at 11 00 a m and 7 30 p m Epworth Leagues 6 30 p m prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m Choir practice Thursday 7 30 p m EB Puller pastor

Epworth EB. Puller

Church of Nazarene Watch Night Prayer Meeting Dec 31

Announcement for Sunday December 28 lists preaching and Sunday school at usual hours. Special December 31 Watch Night Prayer meeting invites all to attend for spiritual benefit. Signed A. L. Bowman.

A. L. Bowman

Rifle Club Plans Turkey Shoot Following Big Win

The Alamo Gordo Rifle and Pistol Club will hold another turkey shoot Sunday December 28 after the success of last Sunday's event with many prizes. Geo W Benvie Hatch NM was top scorer, Albert Weems Dead Eye Dick Sacramento Mountains was second, Patrolman Toole of the Border Patrol placed third, plus other high scorers named. Roy Funk Hatch superintendent of schools shot two turkeys from four at 300 yards. Albert Weems won the first goose on the high power range at 100 yards. Secretary Carroll Woods reports War Department equipment requests will bring two high power and two 22 rifles plus ammo for the club. Plans include matches with neighboring NRA clubs.

Alamogordo Carroll Woods G H. Grant E. T. Stevens Roy Funk Rifle and Pistol Club War Department National Rifle Association

Hoover Signs Federal Road Bill And Drought Aid

President Hoover signed an emergency bill providing 116000000 in immediate federal funds for road and infrastructure work and 45000000 in drought relief loans for next year. Funds will support highways rivers harbors flood control forests and construction, with Hoover authorized to allocate as needed in emergencies.

Hoover Senate New Mexico

PUPILS ARRIVE HOME FROM SCHOOLS COLLEGES

Students from Alamo Gordo returning for holidays include Lawrence Radka Edna Lois McNatt J A Mehne Dr Andrew Sorenson Benjamin Billups Ward Charles Geo Abbott Morris Hobertson William Turner Vincent Lee Eber McKinley from State College Albuquerque Beth Gilbert Thelma Kersey Kay Charles from State University Albuquerque and Miss Louise Cady N M M Roswell Wayne Mc Commis from EE Paso Schools Misses Frankie Bennett Pansy Jones Abilene Christian College Bernice Kilgore

Alamogordo State College Lawrence Radka Edna Lois McNatt J. A. Mehne Andrew Sorenson Benjamin Billups Ward Charles Geo, Abbott Morris Hobertson Wm, Turner Vinecent Lee Eber McKinley State University Albuquerque Beth Gilbert Thelma Kersey Kay Charles Peabody College Tennessee Louise Cady N. M M. L. Roswell Wayne McCommis Paso Frankie Bennett Pansy Jones Abilene Christian College Bernice Kilgore

Dr Grissom Freed: Reduced Sentence Ties Lincoln County Case

Roswell physician Dr M A Grissom has been confirmed to a 39 to 37 year sentence for an illegal operation on a Dexter woman, a ruling that may spare him the extreme penalty in Lincoln county on a related charge. The outcome hinges on a separate case where he faced a similar allegation.

Carlebad M. A. Grissom Roswell Dexter Lincoln County

Truck and Home Gardens Increase in Numbers

H C Stewart of New Mexico Agricultural College reports a surge in commercial truck growing and home gardening across 17 counties and 77 communities. Focusing on crops like chile onions lettuce and tomatoes, the effort includes 99 meetings and 29 news stories, with strong growth in eastern dry-farm counties for home gardens and irrigation by windmills.

H. C. Stewart New Mexico Agricultural College

Time Savers for Busy Home Makers

Practical tips from Carolyn Wetzell of No Mo Agricultural College to speed kitchen tasks. Suggestions include drop biscuits, cup cakes, and loaf style cookies. Tips cover dough handling, quick cutting with a perforated can, keeping flour fat ratios ready for white sauce, and storing bread crumbs and rumbs in containers.

Carolyn FB. Wetzel No Mo

Road Courtesy On Highways The New York Sun Opinion

Pennsylvania motor vehicle commissioner Benjamin Keeynon argues courtesy rather than legislation reduces highway accidents. The piece notes common courtesy could help with left turns and signaling, but acknowledges drivers’ experiences with speeders and close passes erode goodwill. It suggests a mix of good manners, common sense, and strict traffic enforcement as still useful.

Benjamin G Eeynon Pennsylvania Keynon

Marion Simms Held for Murder of Anaceto Villanueva

Marion Simms a Mescalero Indian sheep raiser was arrested last Thursday by Sheriff Albert Bureh in connection with the murder of Anaceto Villanueva found dead near Rinconada north of Mescalero. Sims faces first degree murder charges and a preliminary hearing is set for Wednesday.

Marion Sims Mescalero Albert Bureh Anaceto Villanueva Rinconada White Mountain Villanueva Sims Indian Service Danielson Shields J. B. Newell Lincoln County

Alamogordo Opens Season with Wins Over Carrizozo

Alamogordo high school basketball starts early with both boys and girls games against Carrizozo. Local girls edge ahead late for an 18 15 win while the boys dominate 20 6. Next games: at Carrizozo January 24 and Hatch January 16 with Friday fixtures through February 20.

Alamoxvordo Carrizozo Alamogordo Carrizozo Boys Hatch

Causes of Heat Waves and Droughts Explained by Weather Bureau

The U S Department of Agriculture Bureau of Weather links the 1950 drought and heat wave to prolonged stagnation of air over much of the United States. Summer stagnation limits rain and allows temperatures to peak, with occasional local showers failing to restore moisture.

Santa Fe N. M New Mexico U. S. Department of Agriculture Bureau of Weather Weather Bureau United States Polar Timne Yethia

For Sale NW% of Sect 5 Twp 178 Range 9 Be Auv

For sale the northwest quarter of section five in township one hundred seventy eight range nine. Includes a UV room house and a well located on the Alam Cruces highway. Contact Mrs. Carri Hyde R2 Box 20 Dubuque La.

Ala Las Cruces Carri Hyde Box Dubuque

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U.S Ariz Dpeatild P.O. Bray Wondtereel Sctengce Titness Health Department Try Industry America Episcopal Church LEA CO Hidalgo Outlook Salt Lake City Church of the Nazarene Rifle Club Washington, D. C Dee Congress New York Sun Marion Simms
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