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Newspaper
Alamogordo News
Location
Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1925
Page
1
Police and sheriff received word to search for a stolen Chrysler roadster parked north of the bank while occupants ate breakfast at Evans restaurant. The car had been missing about two hours when the alert came in. Officers recalled the vehicle was the stolen auto.
The Taxpayers Association of New Mexico flags rising general appropriations and multiple targeted levies including Chapter 32 predatory animal funds and Chapter 55 delinquent tax lists. Other measures increase library support, education salaries, district attorney allowances, and a state publicity bureau. A new State Geologist post and oil and gas inspections also appear among extensive budget enlargements. Lost item: chain lock and key ring with keys, from Alamogordo area. contact Frank Emanuel, 709 E. 165th St, Oklahoma City.
Santa Fe June 16 The University of New Mexico would share oil royalties with state institutions under a proposed constitutional amendment if enacted. State Lands Commissioner E R Swope’s rule pools all revenues into a permanent fund and prorates them by acres, potentially delaying UNM access until the amendment takes effect. Senator A B Renehan expects ratification to be probable, though federal consent would be needed to implement after ratification.
Mayhill citizens sponsor a two day event on Friday and Saturday July 3 and 4 with roping broncho riding and other wild west rodeo events. A big free barbecue on the Fourth, free camping water and wood, open dancing pavilion and music.
M. D. Brantley of Mayhill said the town and Cox Canyon plan a large Fourth of July event with a free barbecue and picnic. He noted about 40 cars of cauliflower are expected to be shipped to market, with better growth and fewer pests this season.
The Alamogordo Commercial Club met at Town Hall on Tuesday night June 16 with acting chairman O F Walton presiding. Members discussed freight rates, added ten new members, raised 107.50 for the Lee National Highway, considered creating a game refuge, and formed rodo and golf park committees.
San I Francis?o Santa Fe June 16 A B Renehan counsel for Dr Otero in the gubernatorial election contest announced Magee, Democratic editor, may be called as a witness for Otero due to his knowledge of irregularities in Bernalillo county The trial opened at Gallup before Judge Mechem with moves to Bernalillo Grant Lincoln Santa Fe Mora San Miguel Harding Quay Curry Lea DeBaca and Eddy counties in a county by county plan The defense may wait until the plaintiff completes his county list before presenting evidence or begin county by county.
Word arrived that P L Jack Harvey died in Richmond Virginia on June 3. Known as Jack Harvey, he lived much of the last five years in Alamogordo before returning to Richmond in 1924 with his mother. He was affectionate and loyal, making many friends in Alamogordo and vicinity.
Washington reports all three key fruit crops will be fair or below last year. Frosts in late May hit apples pears and peaches, with apples down nearly 10 percent on June 1 and most states predicting smaller crops outside California where peaches rise.
The Rev J H Page reports John C Rogers aged 57 died June 8 at Pinon New Mexico after a long illness. Born September 21 1868 in Nelson County Kentucky he married Mattie Hedden in 1898 and joined the Pinon Baptist Church in 1916. Funeral held June 9 in Pinon Baptist church with burial in Pinon cemetery.
Our heartfelt thanks and gratitude are extended to the many friends for the comfort and kindness shown us during the sad bereavement and long illness of our dear and precious little brother and son David Moore.
R G Herron reported at Alamogordo Commercial Club that the Alamogordo Poultry Raisers Association marketed 10026 dozen eggs from Jan 1 to Jun 1 earning 4010.40 dollars at 40 cents each. They hatched over 12000 chicks at about 20 dollars per 100 and sell spring broilers at 40 and 35 cents per pound.
Forest officials in Albuquerque announce a waiver of grazing fees for July 1 to December 31 1925 due to ongoing drought. The order covers all Arizona forests and Gila Datil and Lincoln forests in New Mexico except Carson Pima and Santa Fe districts. Permit validity and delinquent payments are clarified and annual reports must assess further need for waivers.
At 7 30 p m Monday Troop I met with ten Scouts preparing for first class examinations. Staley Copenhaver of Troop I was named best Scout in camp with Don Johnson and Martin Abington as runners up. Abington left Tuesday for Alamogordo. parents are urged to attend meetings and support Scout work.
Drilling for oil at the Felix river head in Chaves County led Arkansas Gas & Fuel to strike an artesian basin. The well pours 1200 to 1500 gallons per minute and lies near the Mescalero Reservation and Elk New Mexico, about 30 to 35 miles east of Cloudcroft. The discovery promises a rich farming area where land could rise to $100 an acre or more once watered.
Frank Rolland of Wills Canyon was fined 25 dollars and costs after failing to give 24 hours notice of burning brush on public land. The Lincoln Forest reports ongoing road construction from Cloudcroft to Mescalero with 15 to 20 workers and five teams for two months, gravel surfacing planned on easy sections, and future work toward Mayhill to Elk.
Forest Supervisor C Fred Arthur remains on general administration for ten days on the White Mountain Patos district. Survey teams under Sation and Cottam map the Cloudcroft to Reservation boundary road with construction soon. Alamogordo reports cave pearls from Hilton cave procured by Dr Judd. Guadalupe caves praised as most interesting. Lincoln Forest suppresses 22 fires this season. 11 under half acre, 17 under ten acres, five over ten acres, with six fines for fire carelessness. New road from Warnock mine to Woods ranch nears completion. crew to move to Cloudcroft Mescalero project. Grindstone canyon unit auction advertises 160000 board feet timber. contract awarded to Mrs W R White.
Washington reports that farm crops may avoid major insect pests this season. Entomologists of the agriculture department cite cyclical pests and extended dry heat as reducing breeding. Isolated outbreaks like grasshoppers in the southwest and cutworms in northern orchards are controlled, boll weevil is less plentiful.
Miss Katharine Aragon a young Mexican girl died at Rousseau hospital last Saturday June 13 following an operation to remove an internal goitre. She had served at the P. A. Ross home for several years and left many mourners.
Newest styles printed and sat in-back Crepes and Georgette silk dresses from 12.50 at Wolfinger's.
Cleveland Ohio reports the 16th annual Rotary International convention with officials predicting the largest gathering yet. More than 12 000 delegates are expected from every state and 25 of 30 Rotary nations. Blackfeet Indians from Glacier National Park attend as guests and pitch tepees in the public square. Donald A Adams of New Haven and Paul H King of Detroit seek to succeed Everett W Hill as international president.
Michael Corrigan Jr of Penasco Canyon country faced Judge Stalcup on charges of fishing out of season trespassing and dynamiting fish. A jury found him guilty with a suspended sentence conditioned on good behavior and a $50 fine plus costs. Dynamiting fish is a penitentiary offense in New Mexico.
Extension Service bulletin advises choosing dress lines to suit figure and selecting materials that drape softly. It emphasizes horizontal lines for height gain, vertical emphasis for fullness, and using figures, checks, and trims to flatter the wearer.
In Alamogordo a notable Tularosa resident was sued in the local justice court on an attachment in favor of a Clovis bank. The bank claimed the man owed on a plain note and attached his car. The defendant's attorney Cubin Clayton objected but was overruled. The defendant contended the car did not belong to him, but the court required corroboration and ruled for the bank.
A man and woman were arrested after a late night pursuit near the park. They rode in a stolen Star coupe and gave unclear ownership details. The man claimed marriage while the woman denied it and cited Bakersfield Oregon as her home. The pair, said to be broke, traveled with aliases and a troubled family history.
Geologist W F Cummings reports oil and gas at the Burns and King well 16 miles north of El Paso on the Newman road while driller W M King claims a commercial prospect of 500 to 1 000 barrels. Plan to finance by selling 100 units at 260 each, with 25 000 raised to finish the well. About 100 attendees. Kings and Burns donate gear. fundraising overseen by Frank M Murchison, a trustee.
Relatives in Alamogordo learn of W. P. McNatt’s death in Amarillo Texas. He was an uncle to local McNatt brothers and Mrs. F. M. Bradford. His three sons William Karl and Robert traveled from Casa Grandes Arizona to Amarillo for the funeral. He will be buried at De Cant e Texas beside his wife who died years ago.
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