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Newspaper
Alamogordo News
Location
Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1925
Page
1
The speech notes daily federal outlay of 10 million dollars while Civil War costs ran about 3 million daily. Interest and sinking fund exceed two million daily, yet current fiscal load appears lighter than 1865. The speaker argues broad progress over sixty years despite rising nominal outlays.
Extension Service bulletin from New Mexico A and M College urges farmers to eliminate waste water due to low snowpack and rainfall. Advice includes ditch maintenance, proper land preparation, uniform irrigation, appropriate water head, nighttime irrigation when possible, mulching, weeding, soil moisture checks, crop rotation, and avoiding overwatering to protect scarce supplies.
The Alamogordo Board of Education invites bids opening Monday morning June 29 1925 at 9 A M for painting and refinishing work on the High School and both Central and East School buildings Bids may cover entire project or parts including one coat or two coat applications Lead and oil supplies to be provided by bidders Bids to E P Rees president of the board The board may reject any or all bids June 23 1925 Alamogordo N M Board of Education By A F Menger Secretary
Mr and Mrs Albert Basila with Edna and Charles returned Monday from a 1700 mile auto trip through Texas. They visited several localities seeking a new dry goods location but found none suitable and will keep operating in Alamogordo.
At Cleveland convention Rotary International reports more than 2,000 clubs in 30 nations and over 107,000 members The classification system remains core to Rotary emphasizing business and professional groups over personalities Donald A Adams of New Haven Conn becomes Rotary president defeating Paul H King of Detroit
By mutual agreement a list of Alamogordo businesses will remain closed all day Saturday July 4 including Grooms Sanitary Store Modern Cash Store H H Stevenson Hardware J J Wolfinger Dolan Bros Lane’s Grocery Alamogordo News and others. The notice lists local merchants and names several individuals and companies observing the holiday.
Sunday school at 10 00 A M with morning service at 11 00 A M on the forgotten man. Frithworth League meets at 7 15 P M followed by the evening service at 8 00 P M with Things Essential to Success as the subject. Prayer meeting scheduled for 8 00 P M on Wednesday July 1 1925.
The Department of Commerce explains British debt payments to the United States can be settled not by gold but via credits from rubber trade. Rubber growth in the East Indies, controlled pricing, and the U S auto boom drive rubber imports to about 400 million dollars this year, much of it from British producers.
President Coolidge announced estimated surpluses of 200 million for the current year and 290 million for 1926. He said he would urge tax reductions at the coming session if government costs are held to 3.375 billion, praising budget reforms and urging economy to boost private business.
Roswell New Mexico June 20 The geologic survey will conduct a complete federal survey of the underground water supply in eastern New Mexico within months. The study aims to identify water sources extent and safeguards for future use, ending a year of efforts and various theories about the Pecos valley artesian water.
The Presbyterian Church announces Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. worship at 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Morning sermon subject is Prayer for Revival. Calvin A. Duncan is pastor.
The Elks take charge to raise 500000 for rebuilding the frigate Constitution, now decaying at Boston Navy Yard. October 12 to 18 is set as Old Ironsides week with schoolroom patriotic exercises nationwide. The effort follows Navy approval and a push from Secretary Wilbur. Nicholson leads from Boston.
The Youth's Companion argues for a dependable government to protect capital and suggests continuing support for Great Britain by buying rubber at a fair price from its citizens as a method to help pay its debts.
Clovis New Mexico June 19 Train No 92 from Pecos valley struck a large buck antelope near Kenna 55 miles south of Clovis as it neared its destination at 3 20 pm The bewildered animal ran along the track before the engine hit it The engineer Jeff Roberts whistled to frighten it away but failed The crew stopped the train and killed the injured antelope loading it into the baggage car John Finney pioneer railroad man was the conductor of the train.
Miller Bros operate a new cafe in Orogrande alongside their garage. The eatery is modern in every respect and serves meals around the clock. It marks Orogrande’s first public eating place in years.
A committee of eight chosen by Judge Edwin Mechem met last Monday and picked four rural county school board members for Otero. The appointees are J. E. Coville J H McNatt Jesus Borunda and Mrs Fleck, with the county superintendent as ex officio member. They must bond for 3000 and meet July 6 to organize.
Friday features Viola Dana in In Search of a Thrill with a comedy slot. Saturday offers Pauline Stark Tully Marshall and Gladys Brockwell in The Last Race. Sunday and Monday showcase Colleen Moore and Kenneth Harlan in April Showers. The Virginian with Florence Vidor and Harlan plays Tuesday and Wednesday. Behold the Woman runs Thursday and Friday. Adapted from E Phillip Oppenheim’s The Hillman with Irene Rich Charles Post Harry Myers and Rosemary Theby.
At a quarterly meeting in Tucumcari the New Mexico Cattle and Horse Growers' Association adopted a resolution urging unappropriated public lands be leased to stockgrowers with a definite tenure at a minimum rate. A public lands committee was elected to meet in Salt Lake City on August 20 with western state representatives to craft a policy for the senate public domain of the southwest.
Lieutenant Commander Donald MacMillan and the Bowdoin set sail from Monegan Island with an auxiliary crew to probe the Arctic. Two planes will fly 250 miles each way with 20 miles visibility, examining about 20 000 square miles for land while staying in touch via a 20 meter radio set.
Mrs. W A Cleman and sons head to California to visit kin while others plan Defense Day registration. Traveling robbers break a service station window causing over 300 dollars in damage. Local residents news include graduations travels and church events with Bishop Shuler visiting Three Rivers and Mescalero.
Santa Fe New Mexico June 23. A quarter of a million trout fry have died at the Lisbon Springs hatchery in the past month due to sudden water temperature rises from the springs. The cause is unexplained, but may result from underground chemical action. Water sometimes jumps five degrees in minutes.
Corinne Steffy of Alamogordo and Robert F. Hinchey of Weed were married June 22 at the bride's home with Rev Ed LeBreston officiating. The bride is a longtime Alamogordo resident and rural teacher. the groom is a Forest Service ranger stationed at Weed. They will reside in Weed with many friends invited to the home.
Alamogordo Lodge No 25 I O O F announces the officers elected for the term beginning July 1 1925 Noble Grand C M Voyde Vice Grand C W Morgan Secretary E H Wayland Treasurer Charles E Thomas Representative to the Grand Lodge S W Stout Alternative representative E Thomas District Deputy G E Moffett.
H S Moses of New Mexico A M College warns arroyos form in varying altitudes as grass declines. Erosion from drought and overstocked ranges deepens gullies to 20 40 feet, risking barren hillsides like Spain. Small dams and brush obstructions may slow washing until grass regrows.
A Portland couple tied to a stolen Star Coupe may face a U S Commissioner hearing Monday. The man Stefflebeam is jailed and admits the car was stolen in Portland. The woman, held in custody, is granted courtyard liberty with details of her family situation. The pair are held for federal Dyer Act and Mann Act violations.
Oklahoma City reports a government training program for 2000 young men aged 17 to 24 at Ft Sill Oklahoma and Ft Sam Houston Texas from July 28 to August 26 1925. The government covers all expenses including transportation food shelter uniforms equipment and medical care. Presidents Roosevelt Wilson Harding and Coolidge approved these camps and Coolidge sends his son this year. Parents and friends may visit on weekends at the camps. For applications contact Major Wm Noble Oklahoma City.
Fred Arthur returns from the White Mountain Forest noting mining in the west slope Water Canyon and Rio Bonito for copper gold and lead. Rain has been spotty. road crews along the Ruidoso improve access for campers. El Paso Lodges near Cedar Creek near completion. Hicks ranch purchases, two mile water pipe line, rail laying by Ben Longwell for timber lands. A new all steel tower 35 feet high will replace the wooden Alamo peak tower with Ranger Woods supervising erection.
Report corrects prior claim about a Chrysler being stopped north of the bank. The actual theft occurred at Artesia, raced through Roswell, and ended with a ditch at speed. Suspects bound a Mexican man, injured him, stole a motorcycle, and wrecked it nearby. they remain at large. Ed Williams relayed the Roswell update.
At about 11:00 p.m. last Saturday Albert Dale and Murray Morgan spotted a faint glow at Evans restaurant. They forced entry, found the pantry afire, called the fire department, and extinguished the blaze saving the corner including the restaurant bank rooms lodge rooms upstairs News office and Menger’s realty office.
A tribute follows the news of Catarina Aragon’s death after goiter surgery. The writer praises Katie as a kind, industrious and faithful young woman, a true example of ladylike character whose loss is deeply felt by those who knew her.
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