Primary Results Show Edgington Narrowly Nominates for County Assessor
Incomplete but conclusive returns Wednesday place Edgington ahead of Floy Bell Perry by 32 votes for the Democratic nomination for county Assessor, with Weed and Mayhill and Cienega votes pending. McCommis leads Cauthen by about 86 votes for Democratic Sheriff. other totals list multiple state and county offices with varying margins, including Meyer Douglass Baca in U S Representative and Fleming for County Assessor among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayhill
Weed
Cienega
Edgington
Floy Bell Perry
Maryhill
Sheriff
McCommis
M. C. Cauthen
Mayhall
Anderson leads in Democratic senatorial primary results
Returns from 416 of 868 precincts show Clinton Anderson nominated for U S Senator over J J Dempsey by 93 451 to 15 17 Dempsey concedes. Mabry leads Mabry Allison and Gallegos in Democratic Governor race by about three to one. John E Miles Antonio Fernandez and Mrs Lusk top Congressional field. Republican: Meyer Baca and Douglass vie for Congress, Lujan leads Hubbell in Governor race, others lag. Local focus on Republican Lieutenant Governor race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Anderson
J. J. Dempsey
U. S
Dempsey
Anderson
T. J. Mabry
Eugene Allison
Ralph Gallegos
Allison
New Mexico School of Blind To Attend National Instructors Meeting
The New Mexico School of Blind will send a strong delegation to the National Association of Instructors of the Blind convention in Austin Texas June 21 to 26. Led by Dr Neil Quimby superintendent, the group includes Mrs Quimby Mr and Mrs Harry Ditzler music staff Miss Rickel Miss Barbara Terry Oscar New men Mrs Chas Binder Mrs Clara Miller Cloudcroft Miss Ruby Brown on vacation in Muskogee Mrs Lucille Rogers and Mr and Mrs Alexander McNabb. Dr Quimby serves as executive secretary of the national body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Muskogee
Lucille Rogers
Alexander McNabb
Quimby
National Organization
New Mexico Cave Excavation Joint Project
The University of New Mexico Anthropology Field Session and the Peabody Museum Harvard will jointly excavate a cave on the San Augustin Plains near Datil New Mexico. Dr Paul Reiter directs the field session with Herbert W Dick Jr leading field work and Jessie Hurt providing outreach in graduate study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest Archeology
Albuquerque
University of New Mexico Anthropodoloy
Peabody Museum of
Harvard University
San Augustin Plains
Datil
N. M
Paul Reiter
Herbert W. Dick, Jr
University of New Mexico
Harvard
Reiter Caid
Jessie Hurt
University of Michigan
Government in New Mexico Book Released for Students
A new 333 page volume by Dr. Thomas Donnelly of the University of New Mexico surveys New Mexico administration from 1850 to 1910. It includes a descriptive analysis of present day government and aims to be standard reference in schools and libraries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Thomas ©. Donnelly
University of New Mexico
Kilgore Joins Otero Welfare Office
Mrs. Mary Kilgore has accepted a position in the Otero County Welfare office under Mrs. Fern Augment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kilgore
Otero County
Fern Aument
District Judge contest leads with Scoggin ahead in district
In a Democratic four way race for District Judge the latest returns show W L Scoggin Jr leading with 2079 across three counties. Roy Mobley trails with 1256, Allan Walker 1063, and E G Shannon 1145. Lincoln Dona Ana county tallies list Scoggin atop each local board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drew Hendrix
Alamogordo
Ray Moore
W. L. Scoggin, Jr
Roy T. Mobley
Allan D. Walker
E. G. Shannon
Lincoln County
Scoggin
Mobley
Walker
Shannon
Dona Ana
Founders Day Brings Alamogordo Pioneers Back
Old timers who helped found Alamogordo gathered for Frontier Day events. Registrants included Cicero Green born 1887 in Seven Rivers now Carlsbad who arrived in 1898, and Sam Fairchilds who came in 1887. Many attendees recalled arrival years from 1887 to 1907 and celebrated local history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamogordo
Chamber of Commerces
Cicero Green
Seven Rivers
Carlsbad
Green
la Luz Canyon
Socorro
Sam Fairchilds
Southland
Here
Penasco
Carroll Woods
Weed
Woods
Phoenix
Santa Fe
W. H
Bud) Woods
Benton Daughtery
Daugherty
D. M. Babers
Letitia Henderson
Tenth Street
Virginia Avenue
F. G. Bell
Vona Ripley
Bell
Mayhill
Sonora
Calif
Nora Wayne
James G. Wayne
Henry Talley
Ed. McBride
Cimarron
Lubbock
Lulu Barber
Minnie Jarvis
George Smith
C. W. Morgan
Las Cruces
Colorado
Hugh Shields
Hazel Shelton Crebbs
Alamogordo High School
Tucson
Roping Match Honors Go To Thomas Isaacs Frontier Day Rodeo
John Thomas of Hondo won a 10 call roping match over James Cox of Las Cruces by 19 seconds in Prather arena before losing next day to Walter Isaacs of Las Cruces by 4 seconds. Isaacs and Thomas each roped ten head of Prather Brahma calves. Isaacs took 1st in Saturday jackpots with Cox 2nd and Thomas 3rd. Sunday's jackpot went to Billie Stover. Saturday break away saw Jack Sham 1st Fletcher Hall 2nd Billie Stover 3rd. Sunday break away placed Chalk Norton 1st James Cox 2nd G B Oliver Jr 3rd. The white bull remained unridden over two days. Buster Prather says the bull will be available next show likely at the 1948 fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prather Arena
John Thomas
Hondo
James Cox
Las Cruces
Walter Isaacs
Isaacs
Thomas
Cox
Billie Stover
Jack Sham
Fletcher Hall
Chalk Norton
G. B. Oliver, Jr
White Bull
Buster Prather
Mrs Jackson to serve as camp nurse at Sacramento assembly
Mrs Bruce Jackson and her children and niece Latish Ridge from Ada Oklahoma depart this week to attend the Methodist Assembly in Sacramento where Mrs Jackson will be camp nurse. Joining them are Leis Rutz Joan Holcomb Beverly Rogers and John Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Jackson
Latish Ridge
Ada
Okla
Leis Rutz
Joan Holcomb
Beverly Rogers
John Watson
Methodist Assembly
Sacramento
Jackson
DeMolay Chapter to Be Installed Here June 15
Alamogordo Masonic Lodge committee plans the second Alamogordo DeMolay chapter to be installed at the Alamogordo Lodge hall Tuesday June 15. A 15 member Las Cruces team will confer the degree for 25 local youths from Alamogordo and nearby communities. The initiation is at 2 15 pm with supper for new members and parents followed by speakers on DeMolay objectives and a public installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamogordo
Alamogordo Tularosa
Clovadcroft
High Rolls
Alamogordo Lodge
Order of DeMolay
Alymotordo
Las Cruces
Order
James Wayne
Vel Lane
John Dalton
Jas. Wayne
Carroll Sorenson
Oscar Newman
Kenneth Calkins
Chas Cameron
Herbert Brunell
Martin Michel
Final Rites For D. C. Heath 83 Held On Tuesday
Daniel Charles Heath 83 was laid to rest after funeral rites at the Leadinghaus Mullins Mortuary, with burial at Mount Vista cemetery in Alamogordo. A bachelor, he came to Alamogordo in 1926 as a carpenter for the El Paso and North Eastern railroad. Heath helped build the first depot and later worked as carpenter and telegrapher in U S and Mexico. He was born September 2 1864 in northern Missouri and lived in Alamogordo Lincoln County and other areas before his death. He is survived by two brothers and four sisters several nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Charles Heath
Leadinghaus-Mullins
Mount Vista
Alamogordo
Heath
Green Tree
N. M
Charles Heath
el Paso & North Eastern Railroad Company
United States
Mexico
Mr. Heath
Missouri
el Paso
Lincoln County
Hubert H. Meath
Hot Sprints
C. C. Heath
Bethany
Watsons Return From Southern Visit
Mrs. Jesse Watson and her son John returned Monday from a three week visit with Mrs. Watson’s mother and relatives in Carleton Mississippi. Mrs. Lucile Rogers and her daughters and Eleanor Folgington accompanied them home from Mountain Home Arkansas where they had been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Steve Byham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Watson
John
Rotary installation at Ascarate Charter Night
A Rotary charter night at Ascarate was attended by Mr and Mrs A H Mactavish Mr and Mrs George Hagaman and Messrs James Wayne Walter Wade and Mor Robertson A stand for the club banner from the Alamogordo Rotary Club was presented by Mactavish
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ascarate
Rotary Club
A. H. Mactavish
George Hagaman
James Wayne
Walter Wade
Mor Robertson
Alamogordo Rotary Club
Ascarate Club
Mactavish
Clarke couple en route to New York and Pennsylvania
Mr and Mrs Chas Clarke, residents here twenty years ago, arrived Monday from San Diego and will visit friends and relatives in New York and Pennsylvania until September. They are guests of Mr and Mrs Murray Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Clarke
San Diego
New York
Pennsylvania
Murray Morgan
Hutchens Guests Include Veteran Sign Painter Visitor
Mr and Mrs Roy D Hutchens host as their guest Joe Karley uncle of Mr Hutchens a veteran sign painter who may settle in Tucumcari after long residency there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucumcari
Roy D. Hutchens
Mr. Hutchens
Joe Karley
Church of Christ Meetings at Tularosa
Series of meetings to be held Sunday June 20 at the Church of Christ in Tularosa. Evangelist Paul Mathews of Dover City California will lead sessions in the Seoul Building northeast of the Grace School in the same block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Tularosa
FF Paul Mathews
Evangelist
Dover City
Cali
Mabry to attend national governors conference in Portsmouth
Governor Mabry leaves this week for Portsmouth New Hampshire to join the annual conference of governors. The event runs June 13 to June 16 and he aims to return in time to give the welcome address at the 28th Cooperative Club International convention in Albuquerque on June 21 and 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabry
Prave Santa Yfe
Mabryci
Portsmouth
N. H
United States
Cooperative Club International
Albuquerque
Tucson visitor leaves after brief stay
Mrs. Chester Crebbs was the guest of friends in Tucson part of the week and departed for home Monday. She plans to return soon for a longer visit, with Miss Alice Murphy accompanying her to Tucson and staying a few days.
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Tucson
Chester Crebbs
Alice Murphy
Town Board Likely to Reject Water Line Bids
The Town Board of Trustees planned to reject all bids for La Luz Canyon Springs pipeline work after the lowest bid of $222,936 failed to leave sufficient funds for the water treatment plant and mains. They may proceed with forced account work or town labor to finish the project within a $500,000 bond issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Luz Canyon
Allison & Haney
Albuquerque
Lee Moor Contracting Co
Softball doubleheader set before second-half league play
June 17 features a replay of the Prestridge Lumber Co. versus Ryan-Fields game from May 17 as the headline attraction. The two local teams join an all-star squad and an out-of-town nine for a breather before the second half opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prestridge Lumber Co
Ryan- Fields
Tularosa
Prestridge
Ryan-Fields
Intensive search for missing Roswell child in forest camp
A four year old boy named Brewer vanished from Pine Lodge in Lincoln National Forest while camping with his family. Rangers Milton Guck and Lawrence Patterson assist as George Hightower and M Cauthen travel from Alamogordo to Capitan to join the search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
Brewer
Pine Lodge
Lincoln National Forest
Milton Guck
Lawrence Patterson
Lincoln Staff
George Hightower
M. C. Cauthen
Alamogordo
Capitan
Mrs Jessie Hurt Injured When Jeep Overturns Near Cloudcroft
Mrs Jessie Hurt sustained compound fractures in both legs and other injuries when the jeep she rode in with a soldier overturned on the Cloudcroft road near the Highways 70 54 junction. She is hospitalized at Hotel Dieu in El Paso and is employed by Hilburn's Ladies Furnishings in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Hurt
Cloudcroft Road
Hurt
Hotel Dieu
el Paso
Hilburn’s Ladies Furnishings
VA Representative to Visit Alamogordo June 17 1948
W H Butterbaum, a Veterans Administration contact representative based at State College New Mexico, will visit Alamogordo on Thursday June 17 1948. Veterans and dependents from Alamogordo and nearby areas may call at the Alamogordo Post Office Room 115 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. for information or assistance with veterans benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Butterbaush
Veterans’ Administration
State College, N. M
Alamogordo
Alamogordo and
Nephew vests Beasleys visit New York kin
A fragmented notice reports a nephew visiting Beasleys and his wife and daughter last week at Mrs. W. A. Haile’s home in Scirborough New York and plans for a week with another aunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vessets Beasleys
W. A. Haile
Scirborough
N. Y
Thas
EB. Beasley
Alamogordo Eastern Star Initiates Mrs Cameron
The Alamogordo Order of the Eastern Star held an initiation Tuesday evening. Mrs Charles Cameron was welcomed into the order in an impressive ceremony with Mrs Frances Burch as Worthy Matron, Mrs Frances Bartlett Conductress, and Miss Sarah Barber Marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamogordo
Order of the Astern Star
Charles Cameron
Frances Burch
Frances Bartlett
Sarah Barber
J Wayne McCommis Seeks Support After Primary for County Sheriff
J Wayne McCommis thanks voters for their primary consideration in his bid for county sheriff. He pledges to merit their confidence and asks for continued support in the general election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wayne McCommis
Man Needs To Conquer Self Says NMU Speaker
Dr. Harry P. Stagg told about 600 graduates at UNM baccalaureate services that the era of unlimited scientific progress must be matched by conquering the heart and soul. He warned machines cannot replace conscience and urged graduates to address hunger, rebuild cities, provide medical care, and apply compassion to troubled minds and hearts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
Harry P. Stagg
New Mexico Baptist Convention
University of New Mexico
Zimmerman Field
Stage
Spray Program Continued in Town and Tularosa
The county extension service operated a weed killer spray truck under supervisor Albert Blair spraying school and courthouse lawns. Town Manager Ben Rutz announced a second spray with PT for fly prevention in the town center area including the garbage disposal plant, cans, and privies. The program also occurred in Tularosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Blair
Court House
Ben Rutz
Tularosa
Blair
Lost Boys Found After Night on Range Near Daugherty Ranch
Pat Daugherty eight and Freddie Hutanus visiting from El Paso became lost westerly on the range near the Daugherty ranch Tuesday night. Alamogordo search parties spent the night. at daybreak the boys remounted and rode home, aiding relief to anxious family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Daugherty
Mitchell Daugherty
Freddie Hutanus
Fl Paso
Daugherty Ranch
Alamogordo
Hennessee Family Plans Visit During Capt Dean Hennessee Leave
Mr and Mrs J M Hennessee learn their son Captain Dean Hennessee on 60 day leave from Japan will visit relatives in Santa Fe and with Mrs Hennessee's aunt Mrs Frank Radzka and grandfather John Sutton. He will report to Camp Benning Georgia for further training after the leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Hennessee
Dean Hennessee
Japan
Dean
Hennessee
Frank Radzka
John Sutton
Burke to London Education Meeting
J. L. Burke, superintendent of schools at Ja! since 1935, will be one of 50 U S delegates at the World Organization of the Teaching Profession Delegate Assembly in London in July. Burke, noted for constitutional interpretation and parliamentary procedure, led the 1937 41 fight that revised New Mexico school laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Burke
United States
London
World Organization of the
Burke
Jong
New Mexico
Prank Harrington Homecoming at Was Cru Ce Saturday
Frank Harrington returned home from the State College at Was Cru ce Saturday. Local reports note his safe arrival and welcome by family and friends in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prank Harrington
Frank Harrington
Was Cruce
Houston visitors greet old friends at J Joy home
Mr and Mrs J Joy host former Houston neighbors Mr and Mrs O L Pounds for a Pleasant visit. The reunion highlights local social ties and ongoing friendships in the Houston area.
Bumper 1948 Wheat Crop In U S
Present and unofficial estimates place the 1948 U S wheat crop at 1 114 018 000 bushels including spring and winter crops. Only three years prior exceeded one billion bushels: 1905 1944 and 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Bratcher and Davis Guests at Kalkins Home
Mr and Mrs Truman Bratcher and children and Bert Davis Jr were dinner guests in the Roy Kalkins home Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman Bratcher
Bert Davis, Jr
Roy Calkins
Tax questions threaten Alamogordo housing project
M. R. Prestridge plans 249 rental units in Alamogordo but heads tax doubts. He travels to the west coast to resolve income tax issues for a proposed corporation. He cites government underwrite of five years for Holoman AFB contractor employees and depreciation limits as critical to the project viability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Prestridge
Alamogordo
Holoman Air Force Base
Prestridge
Frostridge
Holloman Base
Law Enforcement Officer Training School Planned Here
Alamogordo Chief of Police J Markley announces a Law Enforcement Officer Training School in cooperation with the FBI. Sessions run June 14 16 and 18 from 7 9 PM at the Community Center with remarks by Jess E Wier and a June 16 panel on juvenile control. All authorized officers are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Markley
Alamogordo
Federal
Burenu of Investigation
Markley
Jess E. Wier
Las Cruces
State of
New Mexico
Seearches
Alamogordoans Hold Semiannual Picnic in California
The California branch of Alamogordoans held their semi annual picnic at Hourehton Park North Long Beach with about one hundred attendees. New members joined including Ralph Simpers and family. Mrs Andrew Prude was elected president and Mrs Margaret Prude McIntosh named secretary, as retiring officers Jordy Winsett and wife stepped down. The fall picnic is set for September 12 and invites former residents to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaogordo
Andy Prude
Compton
Calif
Alamogordo
California
Ralph Simpers
Ada Mae
Woodson
Andrew Prude
Margaret Prude McIntosh
Jordy Winsett
Jordy Winsett, Who Have Served Faithfuly
Harry Peyton
Dances Scheduled at Alamogordo Center for Two Saturdays
Two public dances are set at Alamogordo Community Center over the next two Saturdays. June 12 features Las Charros orchestra supporting a benefit for the center project. June 19 follows with American Legion Post 34 sponsoring an eight piece brass band The Dixie Fliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamogordo Community Center
Community Center Project
Las Charros Orchestra
American Legion Post 34
Dixie Fliers
Mrs Dudley Leaves for New Braunfels After Illness
Mrs Josephine Dudley left Tuesday for New Braunfels Texas called there by the serious illness of her nephew's wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Dudley
New Brunfels
Texas
Thursday Night Title Contested in Alamogordo Softball League
Prestridge Lumber Co. holds at least a first half title with one game left against Henry's on Thursday. Plaza Cafe faces Men's Store as a fight for third place, while Ryan Fields has locked in at least second. Brunell's and Plaza could swap spots in the final games as Henry's and Champions clash on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamogordo Softball Association
Prestridge Lumber Co
Prestridge
Henry’s
Liklihood
Lumbermen
Cafemen
Plaza Cafe
Ryan Fields
Henry's
Plaza
Brunell’s
Meescalero
Batone
Brunell
Barger
Joe Flores
Ryan
Imade
Nine
Tularosa
Trammell
Candelaria
Zeke Sanchez
Sam Fritz
M. Madrid
L. Valle
RHE Penny's
Lt. Valle
A. Madrid
Fresnets
Bagwell
Plaza Cafe and Mescalero Store Rally in Seventh
Plaza Cafe and Mescalero Store played a tight two inning game before Red O'Dell's grandslam sparked a decisive seventh inning. O'Dell's blast broke a 4 4 tie as Laminola walked and Grady reached on a fumble, loading the bases for the key hit and runaway scoring. Final 7 6 Plaza over Mescalero.
Ryan Fields routs Brunell's 13 to 1 after rain delay
Ryan Fields of Tularosa battered Brunell's in a 13 to 1 win after a rainout week. The game opened scoreless until the third with heavy hitting from Ryan Fields, adding four runs in the fifth and four in the seventh while Brunell's managed a lone run in the sixth. Batteries: Candelario and Zeke Sanchez for Ryan Fields. Luevano and R. Chavez for Brunell's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan-Fields
Tularosa
Brunell
Ryan- Field
Rhe Ryan Fields
Candelario
Zeke Sanchez
Luevano
R. Chavez
Prestridge Softball Defeats Champions 14 to 3 in Postponed Game
Prestridge held the top post in softball last week as they trounced Champions 14 to 3 in a postponed Friday night contest. Stiles settled the mound after early roughness and Champion’s Klump hit a solo homer in the second inning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prestridge
Lumbermen
Stiles
Dr. Klump
Rhe Prestridge
Gtiles
Wade
Tramme
Bethart
Thursday James Rivalry Sparks Pair of Showdowns
Thursday James features Prestridge against Henry's at Plaza and Men's Store in a pair of matchups. Tuesday June 15 presents Henry's facing Champions while Plaza meets Brunell's in another set of games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prestridge
Henry's
Plaza
Brunell’s
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Meyer
Douglass
Baca
Lujan
Everly
Hubbell
Powers
Fitzhuehli
Feldhake
Moore
Davis
Montoya
Quintana
Supreme Court
Ayers
Barker
Rattan
McWhirter
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Dezner
Drake
Armijo
Johnson
Walters
Langford
Rapkoch
Sutherland
Mediem
Ist
Bonnell
Lee
Bass
Brusuelias
Prather
Fleming
Roessler
Thomas J. Mabry
Republcan
Cliton Planderson
U.S
Patrick J. Hurley
Miles
Fernandez
Lock
Kennedy
Seefeldt
Galego
Morrow
Bryant
Bokum
Romero
Road
Funnel
Dear
Martinez
Ripley
Cgallegos
Wallard
Trujillo
McGrath
Shepard
Wood
Burge
Gallegos
Pickett
Casados
Block
Watson
Johnston
Garcia
Sedillo
McManus
Gannon
Espinosa
Morgan
Perry
Longwell
Godley
Founders’ Day
Thomas, Isaacs
D. C. Heath
Reeturns Home
Visstt
NMU
Los’ Boys
Hennessees
Houston
Mrs. J. Joy
Mrs. O. Ll. Pounds
Law Enforcement
Brunfels, Tex
Po Brunell's
I Henry's
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