B T U Ends Session Here on Thursday
The three day session of the N M Baptist Training Unions closed at the local Baptist Church with awards. Out of town delegates numbered 350 and total attendance reached 600. Hobbs chosen convention city for 1940. Sunrise service at White Sands featured a quartet and chalk talk by S S Russell of Tucson assisted by Mrs Stufflefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. M. Baptist Training Unions
Hobbs
White Sands
Sacramento Range
S. S. Russell
Tucson
the Sands
Alamogordo Bagby
Alamogordo
Pecos Valley
Gallup
Finley Morrow
Albuquerque
Elizabeth Stevens
Tucumcari
N. M
Ridgecrest
N. C
Wana Buck
Tularosa
Wanda Bass
Cecil McCorley
Mt. Park
Billy Ruth Smith
Las Cruces
Eunice
Hagerman
Sacramento Singing Convention At Mayhill June 11
Joe Miller, president of the Sacramento Mountain Singing Convention, announced the next gathering will be at the Mayhill school house on Sunday June 11. An all day session with a basket dinner at midday is planned. About 300 are expected from Mayhill and surrounding Sacramento Mountains areas and Alamogordo. Religious hymns will be sung throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Miller
Sacramento Mountain Singing Convention
Mayhill
Miller
Sacramento Mountains
Alamogordo
Lions Driven Out of Sacramento Mountains Hunt Delayed
Ellis Wright reports no trap ping this month due to armijo family dogs. One large male lion was killed at Shelton Ranch. signs of more remain elusive in the hot dry conditions. Plans delay lion hunting until fall. focus shifts to coyotes and protecting deer and turkeys. Trout planting on May 22 by Game and Fish Dept shows good progress. Appreciation noted for sawmill operators and hill residents aiding game protection. hunting activity remains low this season while turkey populations rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Game & Fish Dept
Game & Dept
AHS paper first in second division
Las Cruces New Mexico June 1 The Demon Tatler Santa Fe high school newspaper won first place in the first annual New Mexico State College sponsored high school newspaper contest Second place went to Union Las Cruces Union high school publication Artesia high school paper placed third in the second division Tiger Trax of Alamo Gord o high school edited by Sally Ann Neill Ram s Tale Por t ales high school won first in the third division Caveman Pow Wow Carlsbad high school submitted its lithographed newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Cruces
N. M
The
Demon Tatler
Santa Fe
New Mexico State College
Union
Artesia
Alamogordo High School
Sally Ann Neill
Portales High School
Carlsbad High School
Salesmanship School Opens with 55 Attendees
The six week salesmanship course led by Byron E. Lopp of Albuquerque opened at the high school last Thursday with 55 students. Funded partly by federal money, the program is endorsed by the Chamber of Commerce and the Alamogordo Board of Education. Classes meet every Thursday at 7 30 p m with the aim to improve tourist contact and promote side trips to Lincoln National Forest and nearby attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron E. Lopp
Albuquerque
Lopp
State Department of Vocational Education
Chamber of Commerce
Alamogordo
Andrew Hendrix
Lincoln National Forest
Mountain Boys Top Alamo Club In Ninth Inning Thriller
The Mountain Boys beat the league leaders Alamo Club in a nine inning softball game Wednesday night as a two on base double by Diz Doane in the ninth decided the game. Hollomons then defeated the Firemen with Hill replacing Bud dy Bessler in the third inning as the outlook for Hol lomons improved late.
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Mountain Boys
Alamo Club
Diz
Doane
Hollomons
Firemen
Buddy Bessler
Hill
Southern Pacific boys rally past Grocers in tight win
Southern Pacific defeated the Grocers after Olivarez was knocked out and Macias relieved to seal the victory. In the late game Chito Sanchez pitched Alamogordo’s first no-hit no-run game as the Federals were blanked in seven innings with only three baserunners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
Olivarez
Macias
Federals
Chito Sanchez
Alamogordo
Federal
Alamo Club Tops Firemen In Tight Monday Game
The Alamo Club defeated the Firemen in a hard fought Monday night contest. Mountain Boys lose a nine inning game with Lane and Carr shining at the plate for Mountain Boys, their second nine inning defeat this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamo Club
Firemen
Alamo Boys
Hollomans
Mountain Boys
Lane
Carr
Jordan and Griffith Tie The Knot In June Marriage
Miss Alma Jordan daughter of Mr and Mrs C F Jordan and Mr John Griffith foster son of John Prather were re united in marriage on June 5 with Rev Earl R Keating officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Jordan
C. F. Jordan
John Griffith
John Prather
Earl R. Keating
Compton Nichols Couple Wed Here in June Ceremony
Miss Marie Compton of Alamo Gordo and Mr Walter Nichols of La Luz wed here on June 6 with Justice D M Barringer officiating.
Baxter-Jacobs wed in Elk by Justice Barringer
Miss Vada Baxter and Mr. E. J. Jacobs of Elk were married here on June 7 by Justice Barringer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vada Baxter
E. J. Jacobs
Elk
Justice Barringer
Double Wedding Ceremony in El Paso
Miss Robbie Stone and John M. Evans both of El Paso wed in a double ceremony with Miss Zola Walton and Paul T. Hedrick, all residents of El Paso, held Tuesday evening May 30 at the Presbyterian manse with Rev. Geo. C. Crockatt officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robbie Stone
John M. Evans
el Paso
Zola Walton
Paul T. Hedrick
Geo. C. Crockatt
Vandalism at Government Rifle Range North of Town
Several acts of vandalism occurred at the Government Rifle Range on the old La Luz road. The pit, butts, ramps, target house and other range property belong to the U S Government. Officials report offenses to federal state and county authorities and urge parental responsibility to stop further damage. Prosecution will follow any further depredations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Rifle Range
la Luz Road
U. S
President Roosevelts West Coast trip postponed
President Roosevelt announced he would not begin a West Coast trip on June 15. He said he would stay in Washington to ensure passage by June 30 of relief funds and extending nuisance taxes, and because Congress might adjourn by July 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
West Coast
Congress
Mayer Family Returns Home After Visit
Mr and Mrs Joe Mayer and their daughter Alice with Miss Wanda Fawcett have left for Shawnee Oklahoma after visiting Mrs Mayer's sister Mrs Carroll Woods. Mrs Woods mother Mrs J A Parker and daughter Joan Murphy will extend their stay for a longer visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Mayer
Alice
Wanda Fawcett
Mrs. Mayer
Carroll Woods
Shawnee
Oklo
Woods
J. A. Parker
Joan Murphy
Baldonado Senior in Critical Illness Amid Tularosa Pioneer Family
Mrs. Albert Rix and Alber Armagnac of Wilcox Arizona with Mrs. J. J. Saenz of Santa Rita New Mexico have traveled to attend Rosario Baldonado Sr. who is critically ill. Baldonado, a pioneer resident of Tularosa and Alamogordo, is not expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Rix
Alber Armagnac
Wilcox, Ariz
J. J. Saenz
Santa Rita
N. M
Rosario Baldonado
Tularosa
Alamogordo
Baldonado
Kansan Visitors Tour Carlsbad Caverns
Mr. and Mrs. Jas A French and daughter Frances of Wichita and Mr Jack Stover of Arkansas City Kans are guests of Mr and Mrs R A French. They were met in Roswell Monday to join a trip to Carlsbad Caverns with the French family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. A. French
Frances
Wichita
Kansas
Jack Stover
Arkansas City
Kans
French
R. A. French
Roswell
Carlsbad Caverns
Two Deming guests visit Dowdle Cochran grandparents
Miss Dorothy Lynn and Betty Jo Dowdle arrived last Thursday from Deming and are the guests of their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Dowdle, and Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Cochran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Lynn
Betty Jo Dowdle
Deming
J. R. Dowdle
R. L. Cochran
Miss Marga Tatum Returns Home From University
Miss Marga Tatum arrived back home last Thursday after attending the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque.
Tatum Visitation Tops Weekend Plans
Kenneth Tatum stays several days with his parents Mr and Mrs Jas A Tatum en route from Detroit to Kollywood California and will proceed to the coast Friday.
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Kenneth Tatum
Jas. A. Tatum
Detroit
Calif
Mrs Garretson Returns to El Paso After Visit
Mrs Ralph Garretson arrives home in El Paso on Monday after spending several days with her parents Mr and Mrs J A Tatun y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Garretson
el Paso
J. A. ‘Tatuny
Proper Use Of The American Flag Rules And Guidelines
A scanned article lists main guidelines for displaying the U S flag. It covers display hours holidays procession order wall placement union position on poles and windows vertical horizontal handling on platforms and caskets, emphasizing respect and proper conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Dr. Arthur King Sees Patients at Sorenson’s on Saturdays
Optometrist Dr. Arthur King will visit Sorenson’s Jewelry Store each Saturday offering eye examinations glasses fittings and lens duplication services to local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur King
Sorenson’s
Keys Made While You Wait Sprouse Reitz Ad
15c key duplication service advertised by Sprouse Reitz Co in Alamogordo offering instant key making while you wait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprouse-Reitz Co
Alamogordo
Registration Board Named by Otero County Commission
The Otero County Commissioners name a registration board under the new election laws. Members include J M Walker of High Rolls A L Dunn and G M Hanson both of Alamogordo with alternate Mrs C E Agnew also of Alamogordo and alternate R E Walton of Alamogordo. The board will receive party recommendations to appoint registration clerks for each precinct and the clerks will canvass all eligible voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otero County
J M. Walker
High Rolls
A. L. Dunn
Alamogordo
G. M. Hanson
C. EL. Agnew
Hanson
R. E. Walton
White Sands Camera Club Meeting At Home Of Allen
The White Sands Camera Club held a Tuesday gathering at Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Allen residence with Kenneth Tatum of Hollywood as guest. Tatum spoke on blending sound with picture in Hollywood studios. Mrs. Herbert Calloway was named vice president to fill an unexpired term and Mrs. Allen became secretary treasurer in Mr. Allen’s absence. A June 16 picnic at Carr Canyon Camp Ground before viewing Highlights and Shadows at High Rolls was planned. Attendees unable to attend were asked to contact Mrs. Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Sands
Carr Canyon
Mrs. Allen
Liquor Store Clerk Fined for Sunday Sales
Elmer Smith of the Alamo Liquor Store was fined 50 dollars and costs by Justice Barringer for selling liquor on Sunday. State Policeman W T Speight assisted. George Franks was fined 15 dollars and costs for being drunk by the same court on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Smith
Alamo
Justice PD. M. Barringer
Smith
W. T. Speight
Geo. Franks
Justice Barringer
Napier Held on Grand Larceny Charge in Cox Canyon Robbery
Napier was apprehended this week by State Policeman W. T. Speight and Town Marshal Felix Hunter and is held for district court on grand larceny related to the Public cabin robbery a year ago in Cox Canyon. He faces charges of disposing of stolen goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napier
W. T. Speight
Felix Hunter
District Court
Cox Canyon
Daily Vacation Bible School Dates At Presbyterian Church
The Daily Vacation Bible School at the Presbyterian church begins June 12 and ends Friday, June 23 with a picnic. A demonstration is scheduled for Sunday, June 25 at 10 30 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
Child in the Midst sermon at Presbyterian Church
The Child In the Midst speaker Rev. Geo C Crockatt will address the congregation at 11 a m Sunday in the Presbyterian Church. Special music accompanies the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. C. Crockatt
Presbyterian Church
Good Used Tires Offered by Shook Tire Co
Shook Tire Co located on the Highway across from Ford Garage offers a range of used tires in most sizes at affordable prices. The ad promotes competitive pricing and availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shook Tire Co
Ford Garage
For sale 3 4 Diamond truck with good rubber
For sale notice offers a 3 4 Diamond truck in good condition with sturdy tires. Cash or trade accepted. See Warren Ogle, (23) for details and contact.
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Warren Ogle
Capitan Girls Camp To Have Open House
The NYA Girls Camp near Capitan will host an open house next Sunday June 11 with visits at 1 and 3 p m A cast will present a Spanish version of The Mikado Mrs Margaret Cusick NYA Supervisor invites area residents to tour the camp and view its achievements The camp lies six miles from the Lincoln Capitan highway on a well marked road New tin work chandeliers for White Sands Monument buildings were made at the Capitan Camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NYA
Capitan
Margaret Cusick
White Sands Monument
Capitan Camp
Lincoln-Capitan Highway
Price of Marriage Licenses Rising Under New Policy
County clerk Miss Helen Shields announces marriage licenses rise from 1.50 to 3.00 after June 10, with the new price at 2.50 plus a 50 cent tax. The current rate remains in effect until the deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Shields
Hatch Bill approved by House Judiciary subcommittee
Washington June 5 A Hatch Bill to curb political activity by government employees was approved by a House Judiciary Sub-Committee with an amendment. The measure, introduced by Senator Hatch of New Mexico, would exempt the President Vice President and members of Congress from certain prohibited acts. The Senate has already passed the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Judiciary
Hatch
Congress
New Mexico
Senate
Weed Home Burns Destroyed by Fire
The Tom R. Ehart home near Weed, located about 1% miles south, was entirely destroyed by fire around 7 p m last Saturday while occupants were away hauling stock water. Origin of the fire is undetermined. All household goods and clothing were lost, with partial insurance coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom R. Ehart
Weed
Alamogordo Rifle Team Dominates Weekend Match
Alamogordo's rifle squad defeated Las Cruces 373 to 373? Noting Alamogordo led with strong scores from C. E. Anderson 87 M. D. Huddleston 87 and Ray Clear 73 while Las Cruces shooters: Ray Clear 80 Dr. G. W. Benvie 78 and Captain Stewart 72. The article previews a next meet with El Paso Police Club at 600 and 1000 yard ranges.
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Las Cruces
Bob Lockett
Border Patrol
Jim Flanagan
Camp Perry
Ray Clear
G. W. Benvie
Stewart
Hooky
Alamogordo
Ed Harrington
Lee Briscoe
Tiradores del Norte
el Paso
C. E. Anderson
M. D. Huddleston
A. L. Trujillo
Clarence Smith
Raymond Buckner
E. K. Cadwallader
E. F. Fetz
W. A. Lewis
Herbert Bruhn
R. A. French
Sam May
G. H. Grant
E. D. Harrington
Try Clear
Capt. Stewart
W. “Bill” Scoggins
Teamotal
Mill Workers Return to Jobs as Arbitration Fails to Conclude
Southwest Lumber Co workers resumed duties at the mill and logging camps in the Sacramento Mountains after a brief strike. The Union seeks a ten percent across the board wage raise, while the company warns some demands could reach 22.5 percent. Arbitration talks are ongoing with no panel named yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Southwest Lumber Co
Sacramento Mountains
J. A. Tatum
Tatum
Stout's Natatorium Reopens After Renovation and Pumps
The Stout Natatorium reopened for the season after renovations and a reinforced water supply using a Fairbanks Morse pump. A new diving board is highlighted and trained guards will ensure safety as management aims for top service. The facility offers a 250 gallons per minute pump to refresh water quickly and invites the public to enjoy a swim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks-Morse
Stout Natatorium
Stout
Former Alamo Youth Graduates With Honor
Bob Miller son of Mr and Mrs Burnham Miller led San Marcos Academy San Marcos Texas as first honor student with 95 7 average He was senior class president editor for three years Glee Club and boys quartette member starred in baseball three years captained team this year and played tennis two years He is a first lieutenant in the Officers Club listed in Who s Who 39 Miller plans to attend Baylor University next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso Times
Bob Miller
Burnham Miller
San Marcos Academy
San Marcos
Texas
Bob
Miller
Baylor Univ
Gifford Family Visits from Grand Junction Colorado
M N Gifford his wife and son from Grand Junction Colorado are visiting Mr R M Gifford and family in town. M N Gifford works as a pressman on the Grand Junction Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. N. Gifford
Leland
Grand Junction
Colo
Mr. Gifford
R. M. Gifford
Grand Junction Star
J L Richville to Lead Gospel Meetings in Albuquerque
J L Richville of Albuquerque will start a series of gospel meetings at the Church of Christ beginning June 11. He is noted as a visiting speaker for the event and local attendance is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Richville
Albuquerque
Church of Christ
Miss Ivel Davis Returns Home From Gallup Teaching
Miss Ivel Davis is home after a year in Gallup where she taught in the public school system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivel Davis
Gallup
Beasley Taken to Southwestern General Hospital
Chas Beasley was conveyed to Southwestern General Hospital a few days ago for medical and possibly surgical treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas Beasley
Southwestern General Hospital
City Named for Chief Oshkosh Wins Its Historical Name
The Wisconsin town of Oshkosh earned its name long ago after an election held in a settler’s kitchen. Whites and Indians chose Os-Kosh after a renowned Menominee chief, Os-Kosh, shaping local identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshkosh
Wis
Os-Kosh
For Rent Cuba Ave Apt Rooms Sleeping Porch
For Rent apartment and rooms on Cuba Avenue at The Griffin Home. Convenient location with a sleeping porch available. Reasonable rates and accommodating terms for tenants seeking both a full unit and private sleeping space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffin
Cuba Ave
Local Graduates From University of N M at Albuquerque
The U of N M class includes three from Alamogordo Miss Lillie Callahan Fred Evans Jr and Mrs Lilewelly Shelton In closing exercises Mrs Shelton received two special honors Phi Kappa Phi national honorary fraternity and Pi Lambda Theta national educational sorority for women These honors were awarded to the top ten percent of the class based on academic standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. of N. M
Albuquerque
Alamogordo
Lillie Callahan
Fred Evans, Jr
Lilewelly Shelton
Shelton
Phi Kappa Phi
Pilambda Theta
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AHS
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North
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Uncle Sam
Sky Soldiers
United States Army
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San Antonio
Kelly Field
United States of America
United States
U.S
U. S.S
Camera Club
Daily Vacation Bible School
Capitan Girls
HOUSE
Stout’s Pool
University OF N. M
Melissa
Robert
Dadd
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