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Alamogordo News

Location

Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1948

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Wallace Campaign Notes United Nations Policy Clash

The column analyzes Henry Wallace's independent bid for the presidency. It notes animosity toward President Truman after Wallace left the cabinet and criticizes Wallace's hybrid politics. It discusses his opposition to the Marshall Plan via the UN, potential running mate Taylor, Pepper, and Langer, and his stance on disarmament and international police.

Truman Henry Wallace Wallace United Nations Senate Europe Taylor Idaho Pepper Florida Langer North Dakota State Department Russia

Candidacy Threats and Wallace Vote in 1948 Election

Republicans cheer that Wallace could split the Democratic vote by appealing to independents and capitalizing on anti-communist fears. The piece notes Wallace may hurt Democrats most among Black voters on civil rights issues, while potentially drawing isolationist conservatives away or toward the Democrats.

Wallace Truman GOP Commie FEPC Democratic Indiana Illinois New York Pennsylvania California

Tax Reduction Prospects If Income Holds Steady

As income remains at current levels, observers expect Congress to pass and President Truman to sign a tax cut bill this year. The outlook hinges on sustained national income and legislative support through the session.

Congress Truman

Monday Night Bowling League close games crown four teams

Sorenson Jewelers and the Mens Store split wins with Jordan Saddlers and Plaza Oilers in a tight four game set. Hendrix McKinley and Royal Crown split, with Royal Crown taking total points after a 138 pin handicap. Standings reference St. Clair Lake in the Great Lakes system.

Sorenson Jewelers Jordan Saddlers Plaza Oilers Hendrix McKinley Royal Crown Roys Crown Hendrix-McKinley Sorensons Fulkerson Cameron C. Sorenson H. Sorenson Scott Jordans Jordan Binder Burch Blind Plaza Dean Wilson Green Gulley Brunson Mens Store Keeny McCulloch Graves Bagwell Blore Gregory Sage Douglas Lafferty Hdep McKinley Beasley Painter Hendrix Chambers Ave. Sorensons

Church Group Conclave Held in Alamogordo January 26 28

About one hundred fifty representatives of the New Mexico Pastors Conference will gather in Alamogordo for a three day conclave starting January 26 led by president C Paul Rich. Dr J W Marshall of Wayland College and Dr J B Leavell of First Baptist San Angelo will speak at the sessions with Eual Lawson delivering the welcome address and meetings continuing through January 28. Officers include C R Barrick as vice president and Hoyt Welch as secretary.

New Mexico

Death Claims Mrs. C. S. Johnson in Alamogordo

Mrs. Charles G Johnson 79 pioneer resident of Tularosa and Alamogordo died at 1 49 p m Sunday at home after years long illness Born August 11 1868 she was daughter of Enrique and Carmen Holguin early Tularosa residents Survived by husband six of eight children Dan G Johnson Mrs John M Young Mrs Albert Flores of Miami Arizona Ysidro Garcia Johnny and Lawrence Johnson 86 grandchildren six great grandchildren Funeral held Monday from St Francis Church Tularosa and burial in Tularosa Catholic Cemetery Nephews Frank and Pablo Prado Brothers in Tularosa survived as well

Charles G&. Johnson Tularosa Alamogordo Enrique and Carmen Holguin Tullarosa Dan G. Johnson John M. Young Albert Flores Miami Ariz Ysidro Garcia Johnny Lawrence Johnson St. Francis Church Tularosa Catholic Prado Frank Pablo

Tularosa Youth Gets Annapolis Appointment

Harvey Myron Hutchings, 18, son of L. F. and Mrs. Hutchings of Tularosa, has been appointed to the U S Naval Academy at Annapolis by Senator Dennis Chavez. An honor student graduate of Tularosa High School class of 1947, he is a student at New Mexico A and M College in College Station. His father teaches mathematics in Tularosa's school system. Harvey played basketball and football and excelled academically.

Harvey Myron Hutchings L. F. Hutchings Tularosa Dennis Chavez New Mexico U. S. Naval Academy Annapolis Maryland Harvey Tularosa High School N. M. A. & M. College College Station

Daramites Club Play In Tularosa

The Daramites Club announces reserve tickets for the annual three act comedy Grandad Steps Up. Tickets for February 6 and 7 go on sale at Simms Drug in Tularosa. Approximately 180 reserve seats are available each night in the school auditorium center section. Harry Clifford, director, stated details.

Simms Drug Tularosa Harry Clifford Grandad Steps Uy Re

March Of Dimes Fundraiser Nets $99.26 At Alamogordo High

Peyton McLesky of Alamogordo staged a magician show at Alamogordo High School in two assemblies. Superintendent Barnie Caton oversaw the event for the Alamogordo Schools. The fundraiser for the March of Dimes drew $99.26, reported chairman Mrs. Frances I. Burch.

Peyton McLesky Alamogordo Alamogordo High School March of Dimes Frances I. Burch Barnie Caton

Grace Methodist League to Hold Debate

The Senior League of Grace Methodist Church will host a devotional and debate Sunday at 6:30 p.m. on the topic Charity Does Begin at Home. Affirmative debaters are Pat Emens Margaret Carr and Beverly Rogers. Negative debaters are Bil Quimby Ray Vinson and Beverly Matlock. Public invited.

Grace Methodist Church Charity Pat Emens Margaret Carr Beverly Rogers Bil Quimby Ray Vinson Beverly Matlock

Tularosa To Play Two At Home

Tularosa Wildcats host Anthony on Friday in a key district clash and then welcome underdog Honda on Saturday on their home floor. Anthony brings a strong five to challenge Tularosa, which has lost only three games this season, after a recent setback to Hatch. The Wildcats had defeated Hot Springs 42 to 36 and beat Alamogordo 38 to 26 earlier.

Tularosa Wildcats Anthony Honda Tularosa Silver City Lordsburg Wildcats Hatch Hot Springs Alamogordo

Passing of Mrs. Eimma Belle Fretz

Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Belle Fretz were held January 20 at Leadinghaus Mullins Chapel. Elders Smith Fackrel Bagley and Hakes officiated with music by local singers. Interment was in Mount Vista Cemetery. Born May 1 1858 in Webster Illinois she would have turned ninety. Survived by daughter Ada Yerka and grandson Robert Yerka. She lived in Alamogordo with her family since moving from Albuquerque two years ago. She remained alert and enjoyed card games. She was a Methodist.

Leadinghaus-Mullins Emma Belle Fretz Harold Smith Marley Fackrel Charles Bagley D. E. Hakes Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Mines Leo Hakes Walter Wade Charles S. Bagley W. V. Gregory Smith

Improved Outlook Held For Town Reservoir

Town Manager C A McNatt reports optimism over the town earthen reservoir north of town as seepage losses seem arrested. With 6 million gallon capacity reached, irrigation from La Luz Canyon inflow via Barr Fifer shows 23 acres watered in 10 hours, keeping the tank level steady and promising a larger reserve this hot season.

C. A. McNatt la Luz Canyon McNatt

Bent Youth Fatally Shot In Accident

Victorio Ortiz, a Bent second grader born April 22, 1939, died after an accidental .22 rifle shot while hunting with friends. He was taken to Alamogordo hospital and died en route. Funeral services were held at Guadalupe Church, with burial in Walters' Cemetery.

Bent Victorio Ortiz Alamogordo Victorio Guadalupe Church Walters

Alamogordo Band Plans Mid winter Concert Tuesday Night

Alamogordo's school band will present the first of annual mid winter concerts at the high school auditorium Tuesday evening at o'clock with guest conductor Frank Wiltse of Artesia. Director Rhoads and Wiltse will alternate baton in a twelve piece program including Mass Formation March and Western Spirit March among other melodies. Admission 50 cents adults 25 cents students.

Alamogordo William EF. Rhoads Frank Wiltse Artesia Rhoads Wiltse J. N. Klohr Ernest Weber Pilgrims Tannhauser R. Wagner G. Verdi Ed Chenette Pantheon G. FE. Holmes F. E. Bigelow Patrol Noel Gay Rose Marie R. Friml P. Yoder Overture G. E. Holmes March W. D. McCaughey

Death of Albert G German at Van Horn

Albert German former Alamogordo resident died at his Van Horn Texas home January 15 at age 62 after months of ill health. Funeral services were held in Van Horn with interment there. He married Hazel Marquis on August 1 1920 and they had one son. Survived by widow and son, the family moved from Alamogordo in 1922 and he had worked as a barber in Alamogordo and later in Van Horn in furniture and cabinet business. Will Bradford attended the funeral.

Albert German Alamogordo van Horn Texas B. Duncan Will Bradford Gorman

Enchilada Dinner Funds Dudley Piano Program

The community center will host an enchilada dinner on February 2 from 5 30 to 7 30 to raise 1500 for the Dudley School piano fund. Proceeds aid improvements on Maryland avenue with egg and coffee adding 15 cents. Committee members include Mesdames Aubel Estrada Salas Brusucas Walters and Avila.

Dudley School Maryland Avenue Enchilada Mesdames Aubel Estrada, Salas Brusucas Walters Avila

Alamogordo Lions Plan Carnival Booths Feb 27 28

Otero County groups push county carnival booths at the Alamogordo Community Center to benefit the Fair Association. Fulton Robinson, carnival chairman, says bands from Alamogordo High will provide music and booths will mix entertainment with fundraising. The Lions plan a ducking stool stunt featuring local dignitaries, with a speaker system and MC setup for two gala nights. More details promised next week.

Otero County Alamogores Fair Association Fulton Robinson Alamogordo Carnival Robinson

Farm Loan Group Meets At Cruces

The National Farm Loan Association of Las Cruces holds its annual meeting on February 7 1948 in Las Cruces with lunch at 11 45 a m. The seven New Mexico counties served include Otero Dona Ana Sierra Catron Grant Hidalgo and Luna. Reports on the past year will be presented and new directors elected. Otero County director is J W Walker of La Luz L C Lusk of Las Cruces is president.

National Farm Loan Association of Las Cruces New Mexico Otero Dona Ana Sierra Catron Grant Hidalgo Luna Otero County J. W. Walker la Luz L. C. Lusk

Push Ticket Sales for Center Benefit

The Hill Billy orchestra has been to the Community Center to raise funds for future operations. A dance is set for Saturday night January 24 with music by the Sacramento Hill Billy orchestra. Tickets are available from Mrs. Lillian Bagwell at the Chamber of Commerce office.

Hill Billy Orchestra Richard Bright Sacramento Hill Billy Orchestra Lillian Bagwell Chamber of Commerce

Community Center Seeks Funds to Sustain Town Hub

The Parks and Recreation Board warns the Community Center faces closure without new income. Donations and renewed pledges are solicited from local organizations and groups that previously supported the Center, which hosts meetings, dances, and youth events and relies on rental revenues.

Parks & Recreation Board Harold O'Dell MD A. L. Dunn Christopher Gollegos O'Dell

Committees For 54 Road Meet Announced

Committees to provide preparations for the Highway 54 Association meeting to be held here February 20 and 21, with Tularosa and Alamogordo as joint hosts, were announced this week by Dan King of Tularosa, president of the New Mexico Highway 54 Association.

Highway 54 Association Tularosa Alamogordo Dan King New Mexico Herbert Bays Lillian Bagwell L. H. Hightower Dale Dodds L. A. Hoker S. J. Markley Herbert Callaway John Rolland L. A. Hendrix

Death Of William Laurence Hintze of Cloudcroft

William Laurence Hintze of Cloudcroft died in Alamogordo Hospital Friday night due to pneumonia. Survived by his mother Mrs. Kate Bradford and two sisters Mrs. Hover of Cloudcroft and Mrs. Dennis of Eufaula Oklahoma. Funeral Monday at James Canyon cemetery conducted by Rev. Miller with choir directed by Mrs. L C Bivens. Large attendance from Alamogordo and the mountains. Pallbearers listed from Alamogordo and Cloudcroft. Hintze had lived in Cloudcroft about twenty years.

William Laurence Hintze Cloudcroft Alamogordo Hospital Kate Bradford David L. C. Hover James Dennis Eufaula Okla Bradford Dennis Hintze Ludwig Hintze Pradford Hamburg Germany el Paso James Canyon Rev. Miller L. C. Bivens

Denver Firm Wins Alamo Gordo Water Bonds Bid

Boettcher & Co. of Denver won the bid for Alamo gordo’s 58,000 dollars of Water Revenue Bonds. First 22,000 at 2.75 percent interest, last 36,000 at 3.50 percent, plus a 1.80 per thousand dollar premium. Aggregate bid 97.10 less than next lowest bidder. Denver firm prepared the issue and quoted 950 dollars for issue prep including ordinance, legal approval, and printing. Bonds fund current water system expenses and capital outlay such as wells, reservoir work, improvements, and mains additions.

Alamogordo Boettcher & Co Denver Tucson Boetcher Boetcher & Co Alamo Canyon

Hospital News Births and admissions at area facilities

Mrs. J. W. Thomas, mother of Mrs. Wilmer Camilton, admitted in critical condition. An 8% lb girl born Jan 15 to Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Matt son of the Air Base. Jay Cadwallader treated for pneumonia. A daughter, 7% lbs, born Jan 16 to Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Gilbert. W. L. Hintze of Cloudcroft brought in in a coma and died within hours. Mrs. Rivel Bonnell admitted for medical care, discharged Tue. Premature stillborn girl born to Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Howe on Jan 17. David York and Roy Wilson treated after auto accident. A girl, 5 lbs 9 oz, born to M. A. Kru anent at Alamogordo Air Field on Jan 18. J. W. Withers admitted for pneumonia, discharged. An 8 lb daughter born to M Sgt and Mrs H. D. King on Jan 20.

F. A. Mattson M. A. Kruanent Alamogordo Air Field

El Paso Five to Play Stars in Dimes Benefit

El Paso Five to Play Stars Friday as part of a March of Dimes benefit double bill at Alamogordo High School. The Petroleum five from El Paso meets Alamogordo All-Stars in the opener at 7:30 p.m., followed by Alamogordo High against Ruidoso High. Admission is 50 cents for adults with season tickets. 25 cents for students.

EL Paso IN ‘Dimes International Petroleum Alamogordo March of Dimes Alamogordo High School Tigers Ruidoso High School Bruce Jackson Petroleum Five Denver Alamogordo Basketball League Little and la Course Mescalero Crawford Dorame Mackey Tularosa Kearns Men's Store O'Dell Lariat Flores CYO Jordan Sheppard Prestridge Talley Salcido Garcia Flyers

Alamogordo Tigers Fall To Tularosa 38 26 In Rough Contest

Alamogordo and Tularosa met on the Alamo Tiger gym floor with 22 Tigers and 14 Wildcats fouling, no team shooting well. The Wildcats led 19 12 at halftime and stretched the advantage to 36 17 after three. A late Alamogordo rally trimmed but failed to close the gap. The B team fell 24 17 as part of the double header.

Alamogordo Tularosa Alamo Tiger Gym Tigers Wildcats Alamo Tigers Cats Tiger Tiger Cubs March of Dimes Benefi Ruidoso Anthony

Trapper Hightower Assigned to Sacramento Area

George Hightower a state trapper and hunter from Alto New Mexico has been assigned to the Sacramento area by the State Game Commission at the request of the Otero County Game Protective Association. He has begun work east of Cloudcroft pursuing lions reported in that section.

George Hightower Alto, N. M Sacramento State Game Commission Otero County

Institution Heads Meet to Study Handicapped Needs

Dr. Neal F. Quimby superintendent of the New Mexico School for the Blind joined leaders of other institutions in Santa Fe on Monday to review needs in education and rehabilitation of handicapped children. The gathering aimed to coordinate efforts and align with the state educational survey commission for forthcoming recommendations on administration and legislation.

Neal F. Quimby N. M. School For Blind Santa Fe Quimby State Educational Survey Commission

Stanley's Opens After Months of Remodeling

Public invited to open house Saturday January 24 from 7 to 9 PM to celebrate Stanley's remodeling. Manager Jack Denny announces completion for future business with Otero County residents. Exterior in white and blue, interior redecorated with modernized offices and redesigned display areas separating wares into islands. Goodyear department unchanged but modernized earlier.

Stanley's Jack Denny Otero County Pennsylvania Tenth Hardware Goodyear Department

Installation For Rainbow January 22

Miss Dixie Sutton is installed as Worthy Advisor of the Alamogordo Rainbow for Girls at a public ceremony in the Masonic Hall on Thursday evening January 22. Officers include Ruth Pharris as Associate Worthy Advisor and Clementine Gillis as Charity with a large group from Otero County communities and sponsor organizations. Sutton, daughter of Charles Sutton, is a senior at Alamogordo High School and plans to attend Mills College after graduation.

Dixie Sutton Alamogordo Billy Ann Speight Jean Gillis Bessie Brazel Love Joan Holcomb Margaret Rutz Nature Jeanine Smith Fidelity Lois Rutz Joan McKinley Verna Mae Pharris Beverly Matlock Martha Lou Bradley Loraine Wimsatt Cloudcroft Hope Carol Snodgrass Tularosa Faith Claudine Read Mona Lou Jones Peggy Davis Confidential Observer Gloria Ann Pender Outer Observer Nanette Allen Florence Paxton Virginia McMurry Beverly Bruhn Shirley Brunell Immortality Patty Steel Ima Jean Hover Lotie Mae Hansen Betty Bennett Service Rainow Eastern Star Masonic Lodges Otero County J. G. Wayne Miss Sutton Charles Sutton Alamogordo High School Thalian Club Future Home Makers of America Tiger Trax Mills College Caifornia

Also Mentioned on This Page

Monday Night Bowling League Chas. Binder St. Clair Lake Great Lakes System Lake Huron Lake Erie C. S. Johnson Daramites Club Grace Methodist League Eimma Belle Fretz Albert G. German Dudley Farm Loan Group Cruces Fiji Alamozordo Business & Professional Women's Club Veterans’ Organizations Hospital News J. W. Thomas Wilmer Camilton Jay Cadwallader Mountain Park L. D. Gilbert W. L. Hintze A. W Howe David York Roy Wilson House, N. M J. W. Withers H. D. King Rolland C. of C Alamo Tulie Tularosa FG Bookout Marrujo Melton Duran Herrera Trapper Sacramentos Stanley Rainbow Melissa Robert H. Dadd
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