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Alamogordo News

Location

Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1930

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Alamogordo Dairies Ready For Milk Inspection Phase

Local dairies prepare for July 1 implementation of a federal state standard for sanitary milk production. Dairymen upgrade barns rooms and equipment to meet four grades A B C and D with public grading results to be announced after inspections by Dr. J G Holmes and county health officials.

J. G. Holmes Alamogordo United States Department of Pub Nc Health Paul Fox Town Board of Trustees Holmes

Birth to Death of Ellis Otto Howe in a Mississippi Ark Michigan Journey

Ellis Otto Howe born July 10 1910 in Webster Mississippi died June 9 1930 in Detroit Michigan. He joined the Methodist church as a youth and moved from Mississippi to Arkansas at age nine before relocating to Michigan last fall. Survived by his mother and stepfather J E Owen Alamogordo two siblings W D Owen Magnilia Arkansas Carl Howe Alamogordo and three step-brothers Alva Moody and Harry Owen. Funeral services were held at the Alamogordo home with Earl R Keating Baptist pastor and burial followed at Mount Vista Cemetery.

Ellis Otto Howe Webster County Mississippi Detroit Mich Methodist Church Arkansas Michigan J. E. Owen Alamogordo W. D. Owen

Card of Thanks for our loss

The Reding and Woffard families express sincere appreciation to friends for kindness during illness and death of their child. Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Reding Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Reding Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Lacey Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Reding Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Woffard

H. D. Reding I. J. Reding R. W. Lacey R. J. Reding J. A. Woffard

Oil powered refrigeration for farm homes introduced

Cleveland plans reveal kerosene fueled iceless refrigerators for farms and remote areas without electricity or gas. Milk chiller units cool milk to 50 degrees F in minutes, using about a quart of kerosene to run 24 to 36 hours. Water circulation not required, saving ice and reducing dairy costs.

Cleveland

Tuberculosis testing for dairy cows postponed

As definite arrangements have not been made regarding the testing of dairy cows for tuberculosis, date as set will have to be postponed to a future time. Future notice will be given J. G. HOLMES, Co. Health Officer.

Dinner fundraiser nets sixty dollars for church

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Tularosa Methodist Church served a dinner that cleared the neat sum of sixty dollars. Contributions supported church activities and community outreach.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Tularosa

Candy Sale by Tularosa Methodist Church Nets $6.50

The Junior Board of Stewards held a candy sale on the church lawn Tuesday afternoon and cleared 6.50 for the parsonage upkeep fund.

Junior Board OF Stewards Candy Sale Tularosa

Death of John Robert McDonald at Breece Camp

John Robert McDonald aged 72 died June 18 at Breece Lumber Camp. Interment followed at Cloudcroft on Wednesday. He had resided in the Breece Camp for about eight months.

John Robert McDonald Breece Cloudcroft Breece Camp

Model airplane project advances in Alamogordo area

Local construction of a demonstration model airplane progresses for public display on July 4 under J. L Canion. Spruce wings from Southwest Lumber Co. meet Sacramento grade stress tests. Plans submitted to the U S Bureau of Aeronautics with hopeful approval. Public invited to watch progress at the former Frasier Grain Store on Ninth Street.

J. L Cannon Alamogordo Southwest Lumber Co Canion United States Ninth Street Frasier Grain

National Temperance League Calls National Meet

General John J. Bradley announced a national convention to push Congress to submit prohibition to a referendum. The meeting will be in St. Louis from September 17 to October 2 with about 2000 delegates, to consider repeal or other disposition of the 18th amendment and memorialize Congress for a people vote. A dinner at the Hotel Astor on June 26 will outline plans with anti prohibition leaders from across the country.

New York Congress John J. Bradley National Temperance League of America St. Louis League Hotel Astor Bradley

Bennett Truck Line Adds Pick-Up Truck

The Bennett Truck Line purchased a new Model AA Ford pick-up to gather freight from loading points for concentration at Bennett barns. It is equipped for quick loading and will improve a driver's parking facilities. The serviceable light car was chosen for its pick-up speed and maneuverability.

Bennett Bennett Barns

Paving Protests Heard Mon By Town Board

A protest meeting Monday night June 16 at Town Hall heard objections from property owners to proposed paving on business streets. Residents opposed high costs and assessments, while Engineer Garst outlined bid procedures, 14 months use before payment, 10 year terms, and that bids will be for each paving class to pick the cheapest option. A bonding company issue over missing abstracts requires restarting proceedings and another protest meeting.

Town Board of Trustees H. O. Garst State College Garst Alamocordo

Local Marriages Tie Alamogordo Couples in June

Andres Granados and Mary Duran of Alamogordo wed June 12 at St Marys Church with Pastor Sm M Giran. Wm I Blankenship and Petsey Thompson, both of La Luz, tied the knot June 11 at Alamogordo Presbyterian Manse with Rev A Duncan. Felix Macias of Alamogordo and Julia Martinez of El Paso wed June 16 by R Baldnado, Probate Judge. Uber Rodriguez and Sarah River, both of Alamogordo, married June 18 by Rev Giran at St Marys Church. Dolores Saenz and Anje Ortera, both of Alamogordo, united in marriage Sunday at 7:00 a.m. at the Catholic Church with Fr Salvador Giran officiating.

Andres Granados Alamogordo Mary Duran Sm. M. Giran St. Mary's Church Wm. I. Blankenship Petsey T. Thompson la Luz, N. M Presbyterian Rev. A. Duncan Felix Macias Julia Martinez el Paso R., Bald Nado Uber Rodriguez Sarah River Giran Dolores Saenz Anje Ortera Salvador Giran

Trophies Added to Rodeo Prize List

Rodeo prize offerings expand with extra trophies for July 3 4 and 6 events. F R Oliver and J A McRae store owners pledge merchandise prizes. Oliver adds 10 dollars for top all around calf roper and McRae offers 10 dollars for top all around broncho buster. The Rodeo committee announced the additional contributions this week.

Dick Halliday F. R. Oliver J. A. McRae Men Clothing F. R Olivers Rodeo Committee

Federal Bonus Time Extended for Veterans Claims

Frank C. Nagle of the Alamogordo Post American Legion reports Washington has extended the period for filing adjusted service compensation claims for five more years beginning January 2, 1930. Ex veterans or dependants may apply using Nagle’s blanks with no charge and the sooner filed, the greater potential loan value. The municipally owned pavilion undergoes metal lath and stucco work by John Carroll. the News approves of the improvements and suggests window frame painting as a possible enhancement.

Frank C. Nagle Alamogordo American Legion Washington, D. C Franck C. Nagle John Carroll

Special Frying Chickens Sale This Friday and Saturday

Groom Brothers advertise a Petograph for correct shoe fitting at Wolfinger's with a special price event on frying chickens during Friday and Saturday.

Groom Brothers Wolfinger’s

Tigers Defeat White Sands Goat Herders 21–16

The Tularosa Tigers routed the White Sands Goat Herders 21 to 16 at Merchants Park after 9 innings. Joe Domingues starred for the Tigers with a homer a three bagger a Texas Leaguer and five at bats as Gail topped the mound for the winners. Snooks Jones pitched well for the Goat Herders but received ragged support from his defense.

Tularosa Tigers White Sands Merchants Park Tularosa Tigers Snooks Jones Taylor Leighton Gaillos Joe Domingeus

Pecos Valley Bears and Tigers Series Opens in Alamogordo

The Pecos Valley Bears meet the Tularosa Tigers in a two day set starting Thursday at Alamogordo Ball Park with a 10 am opener and a 3 pm second game Friday at Tularosa. Martinez, a key Tigers pitcher, won 16 straight last season and will wear the mound on Thursday.

Pecos Valley Bears Tularosa Martinez Red Keith Pep Bryan Jack Baird Alamogords Tigers Southwest

Death of James A. Imrie at Rousseau Hospital

James A. Imrie, 86, longtime Fall ranch storekeeper at Three Rivers, died last Friday at Rousseau Hospital after a short illness. Born in England, he was buried in the local cemetery.

James A. Imrie Fall Ranch Three Rivers Rousseau Hospital Jtore England

Rowland Hazard Hosts Event at El Aguadero Ranch

Rowland Hazard entertained at his El Aguadero ranch in La Luz canyon last Saturday with more than 60 guests including ranchmen neighbors and friends. A barbecue followed by evening dancing attracted many local attendees.

Rowland Hazard el Aguadero la Luz Canyon

Water Struck for Irrigation on Ben Apel Farm

J L Mobley drilled through 200 feet of gravel and boulders to a paying water depth of 245 feet at the Ben Apel ranch two miles southeast. Water stood 20 feet in the well and 200 feet of 6 inch casing has been installed. Apel plans a reservoir to store the irrigation supply and hopes the find will encourage nearby farmers to drill for reliable water. The honeycomb formation yielded the water and the water is palatable.

J. L. Mobley Ben Apel Ranch Here Mr. Mobley Apel

Auditors to Confer in Santa Fe on June 27 28

In Santa Fe on June 27 and 28 auditors from across New Mexico will meet with State Comptroller Rupert F. Asplund. They prepare for the first exhaustive audit of the entire state starting July 1 and expect completion by January 1, 1931. The meeting includes a June 30 examination of state laws regulating appropriations.

Santa Fe Rupert F. Asplund New Mexico Asplund

Quarantine Board Opens Twelfth Western Meeting

Las Cruces New Mexico June 14 Dr Harry L Kent president of New Mexico A and M welcomed delegates from 11 western states to the twelfth annual conference of the western plant quarantine board The three day meeting opened Thursday morning with committee reports from each state detailing quarantine conditions A lost item notice follows for two boxes of women and children's apparel from a Nash Sedan trunk rack in Carrizozo New Mexico

Las Cruces N. M Harry L. Kent New Mexico A. and M Western Plant Quarantine Board State College Nash Sedan D. D. Tiffany Carrizozo

District Court Delivers Guilty Verdicts in Local Murder and Theft Cases

State v Gabino Rodriquez resulted in a guilty verdict for second degree murder after a long jury wait. sentence to be set by Judge Frenger. Geo A Shipley and J B McCall represented the defendant in the El Paso region case. State v Jesus Gonzales found him guilty of beef cow theft in the Sacramento Mountains. 18 months to 2 years with suspended sentence and handover to Border Patrol.

Gabino Roderiquez Gabino Rodrriquez Curt Ham el Paso Gap Roderiquez Geo. A. Shipley Alamogordo J. 8. McCall Artesia Guity Frenger Jesus Gonzales Jesus Gonzales Sacramento Mountains Gonzales Border Patrol

State and Local Cases Highlight Not Guilty and Divorces

State v Jonas and Tom Jonas resulted in a not guilty verdict for killing a heifer owned by Geo Munson of Pinon. Reva Hamilton was granted divorce and custody of two children. Other civil cases pending hearings include A W Decker vs Geo E Breece Lumber Co and Turner vs French administratrix. A hung jury delayed Oran Fore and Jonas DeArman robbery case. several other civil matters await dates.

Ann Jonas Tom Jonas Alvin Geo. Munson Pinon A. W. Decker Geo. E. Breece Lumber Co B. H. Turner John R. French John Ro French J. M. French Oran Fore Jonas DeArman Cubin Clayton Tularosa Ftate Thos. B. Rapkoch Lax Cruces Reva Hamilton Oscar Hamilton Carolina Parra Rafael Parra Teresa T. Jim Martinez Jame Swope

Kes Plan For Oil Conservation Pushes Cooperation

Washington June 14 The Colon bill to advance oil reservation aims to let Secretary Wilbur approve cooperative or unit operation plans on public lands and extend leases beyond 20 years for participants It seeks to curb wasteful competition by sharing proceeds and boosting royalty while giving power to revoke rights or alter contracts if public interests are harmed Confirmation of lease continuance would go to Congress

Washington Colon Wilbup Loose Public Lands Committee Wilbur Congress

Thanks to Mrs. D. B Youngs from Alamogordo friends

A memorial note from Mrs. J. A. Murphy and family of Longview Texas and Don B. Young of Alamogordo New Mexico expresses gratitude for the love and sympathy shown during Mrs. Youngs years in Alamogordo and her illness and death May God bless all.

D. B

Silver Challenge Cup for the Otero County Rodeo

The Popular Dry Goods Company of El Paso will present a Silver Challenge Cup to the champion cowboy at the Otero County Rodeo next month. The cup, engraved and awarded through Maurice Schwartz, Esq., and tied to Roosevelt Trophy rules, adds a $75 Knox Beaver hat prize from Knox Hat Company of New York.

Popular Dry Goods el Paso Otero County Pendleton Cheyenne Knox Hat Company Fifth Avenue N. Y

Governor Dillon to Attend Alamogordo Rodeo July 5

Governor R C Dillon will visit Alamogordo for the rodeo on July 5 and participate in the Cowboy's Ball on July 6, after planning Las Vegas duties on the Fourth. He plans to arrive noon July 5 with potential attendance by Mrs Dillon, and will present prizes if present plans hold. The governor serves as titular head of the Otero Rodeo Association.

Dillon Otero Rodeo Association Alamogordo Las Vegas Dick Halliday N. M R. C. Dillon Tie Lou Leadinghouse Ite

Henderson Buys Texas Service Station No 1 in Alamogordo

A. H. Henderson, longtime Alamogordo resident, completed a purchase Saturday of the Texas Service Station No 1 from V. V. and E. K. Prye. The Pryes had recently leased the property from AJL Dunn of the Texas Co. Henderson’s thirty years in the area are cited as a sign of his integrity and future trust in the community.

A. H. Henderson Alamoverdo Texas Service Messrs

Horses Still Worth Keeping in Otero County Rodeo

In a talk on horses and gear, the writer argues that horses remain valuable despite modern costs. Citing saddle ponies sold for 250 dollars and a local rodeo planned for July 3 4 5, the piece asserts horses will still be used and appreciated by cowboys, riders, and ranchers in Otero County.

Hotel seeks spare rooms for Rodeo dates

Jim Meade of the Alamorado Hotel announces open room listings for July 3 4 and 6 Rodeo period. Guests cannot be accommodated at the hotel will be referred to private residences for lodging.

Jim Meade Alamorardo

Mrs Willeford Leaves for San Francisco After Month Visit

Mrs. W. H. Willeford and her children depart Friday morning for San Francisco. They have spent a month visiting her sister Mrs Ralph Morgan and family and staying with her parents Mr and Mrs J M McNatt and family at La Luz. Miss Lillie Denny accompanies them for a few weeks in San Diego.

W. H. Willeford San Francisco Ralph Morgan la Luz J. M. McNatt Lillie Denny San Diego

Local man JoH Allen returns to Alamogordo role as jailer

JoH Allen arrived from San Diego to Alamogordo where he had served as county jailer for years. He plans to stay as long as possible and was met at El Paso by his son Bill who continued to Dallas for vacation. Special price on prying chickens and a new shipment of children's dresses appear in local ads.

Washington St. Louis Otero County Oliver Lee el Paso Shorty Miller United States Joh. Allen San Diego Alamogordo Allen Iis Bill Allen Dallas

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