Man Killed By Freight Train At Tularosa
A young man was killed when he fell under a southbound freight train near Tularosa last Saturday. Inquest found no identification. laundry marks and a bank billfold led to Theodore Miller of Iowa City Iowa. Relatives were notified and the body ordered shipped for burial in Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. P
Tularosa
Tulaross
J. E. Anderson
Fairfield
Iowa
Geren & Leadinghouse
Viv. Leadinghouse
T. M
Miller
Theodore Miller
Camp No. 6
Mescalero
H. J. Hebbein
N. M. School For the Blind
Jack Danley
Hebbein
Geren & Leadinghouse* Mortuary
Alamogordo
Iowa City
Collee
Tularosa Missionary Society Dinner May 4
The Tularosa Missionary Society of the Tularosa Methodist Church invites all to a charity dinner on Saturday May 4 in the church basement. Serving from 1 PM to 3 PM the menu offers baked ham with sweet potatoes or baked chicken with mashed potatoes, plus dressing, corn, slaw, coffee, and dessert. Adults 50 cents, children 25 cents. Benefit for church departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tularosa Missionary Society
Tularesa
New Mexico Writers Featured in Highway Journal Travel Edition
The New Mexican reports Eugene Manlove Rhodes and other New Mexico writers are showcased in a travel edition of the Highway Journal to be released May 1. Ladd Haystead says the issue emphasizes tourist, historical, scenic and literary themes with 40 illustrations and free contributions worth thousands.Governor Dillon also contributes alongside Omar Barker Bertram C. Brooms T. T. Flynn Earl Scott Marian Scott Scot ty Woolford Carl Livingston Margaret Page Hood Frank Applegate Kyle Crichiion Orville Ricketts and Guy T. Gerber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Manlove Rhodes
New Mexico
The
Highway Journal
Ladd Haystead
Highway Department
Service Bureau
Chambers of Commerce
Haystead
Omar Barker
Bertram C. Brooms
T. T. Flynn
Earl Scott
Marian Scott
Scotty Woolford
Carl Livingston
Margaret Page Hood
Frank Applegate
Kyle Crichiion
Orville Ricketts
Guy T. Gerber
Governor Dillon
Alamogordo Rodeo Officials Observe El Paso Event
A. A. McNatt president of the Alamogordo Rodeo Association attended the El Paso Rodeo as official observer and gathered ideas on corrals and chutes construction. Alamogordo and Otero county fans attended, led by Dick Halliday on his charger with a six shooter. Officials urged El Paso attendees to come to the Alamogordo Rodeo July 3-4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. McNatt
Alamogordo
el Paso
Cigaret Cause of Blaze in Mescalero Forest
Mescatero April 25 The first fire of the season on the Mescalero reservation started noon Tuesday when a cigarette was thrown into brush five miles above the agency near the highway. Twenty men from the agency and neighboring camps fought it as a high wind blew. about 15 acres of cut over land burned before control. No further damage expected. fire guarded until all sparks are out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mescatero
Tularosa
Last Night Freeze Damages Fruit in Otero County Orchards
Report from Highrolls and Mountain Park cites J N Ogle Charley Bell and J M Walker assessing last night's freeze. They note significant damage to fruit with sweet cherries and pears likely ruined while later blooming buds may still form a partial crop if no further freezes occur. The Walker and Snow orchards sit at higher elevations with 26 degrees observed this morning.
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Jon. Ogle
Charley Bell
Highrolls
Mountain Park
Mr. Bell
Mr. Ogre
J. M. Walker
Otero
New Mexico Cowboys Dominate El Paso Rodeo Honors
New Mexico cowboys won most prize money at the El Paso rodeo ending Sunday. Top honors went to Jake McClure of Lovington in calf roping, Carl Arnold of Stanley, Richard Merchant of Carlsbad, with J F Baker and W R McKay aiding. Four day attendance reached 15 000, Sunday crowd 6500. Plans for next year include a Las Cruces rodeo and a St Louis trip. No world records were set though Everett Bowman posted six seconds in bulldogging, near the four and a half second mark by Slim Caskey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
el Paso
Jake McClure
Lovington
Carl Arnold
Stanley
Richard Merchant
Carlsbad
J. F. Baker
Ft. Stockton
W. R. McKay
McKay
Las Cruces
St. Louis
Noveber
Everett Bowman
Ft. Thomas
Okla
Slim Caskey
Ft Worth
New Mexico booster lauds state’s allure and sites
A New Mexico resident recalls a 2 year old address in Alamogordo praising the state’s timberland grazing and farm lands, mountains plains and valleys. He extols Carlsbad Cavern White Sands near Alamogordo Ruidoso Cloudcroft Hot Springs and stresses development to realize New Mexico’s potential as a grand state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State College
Alamogordo
State of
New Mexico
Cirlsbad
Ruidoso
Cloudcroft
Fourth District Convention Of Federated Women's Clubs Met in Carrizozo
Mrs J V Tully of Glencoe was elected president of the Fourth District Federation at Carrizozo with Mrs Fred Lane as vice president and Mrs C N Lemon as secretary. The next year’s meeting will be in Tularosa. Alamogordo sent the largest delegation with 18 members. The Alamogordo group included many named members. The Alamogordo Woman's club will meet Friday May 10 for a program on New Mexico History led by Mrs EF Rolland.
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J. V. Tully
Glencoe
Fourth District Federation of Woman's Clubs
Carrizozo
Fred Lane
Camtile
C. N. Lemon
Barns
Tularosa
Alamogordo Club
Alamogordo
F. C. Rolland
Walter Loggains
W. M. Todd
A. E. Thomas
C. M. Pute
A. Dancan
Fidelia Duncan
A. H. Henderson
Tom Charles
A. A. McNatt
F . Miller
Archie Dixon
Georgia Geren
New Mexico Highway Journal To Email Special Tourist Issue
The New Mexico Highway Journal will publish May first with a new cover and title page. It will feature stories by state writers, focus on tourism, and be mailed nationwide to potential visitors. Extra staff and doubled copies aim to promote New Mexico landmarks and wonders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
New Mexico Highway Journal
Highway Department
Beeen
Journal
United States
Chambers of Commerce and Commercial Clubs
Davidson
Alamogordo Athletic Club to Admit Junior Members
John Kowiak announces Alamogordo Athletic Club will admit boys under 15 with a class from 7 to 8 PM on Mon Wed and Fri. Fee is 25 cents admission and 26 cents monthly dues. May 6 meeting to discuss equipment funds and membership drive with Lions Club cooperation. King of Kings reshow at Alamento Sunday and Monday. Regular admission 18.
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John Kowiak
Alamogordo Athletic Club
Lions Club
the Alamento
Prehistoric Ruins Survey Planned in Alamogordo Region
Mr and Mrs Tom Charles report Dr Edgar L Hewett director of the New Mexico Institute of Archaeology will arrive in Alamogordo May 22 to begin a survey of prehistoric ruins in the Three Rivers to Texas line and Lincoln county area. Wesley Bradfield will supervise excavations with support from Kansas State University offering 500 annually for five years. Dr Hewett will lecture on Southwestern Archaeology at La Luz Lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Charles
Southwest
Edgar L. Hewett
New Mexico Institute of Archaeology
The
State Museum
Alamogordo
Wesley Bradfield
Hewett
la Luz Lodge
Kansas State University
E. H. Lindley
Kansas Institution
Charles
Three Rivers
Texas State Line
Lincoln County
Tigers Edge Giants In Tight 24 22 Nine Innings
In a lively Friday afternoon clash in Otero county the Lean Tigers beat the Hefty Giants 24 to 22 in nine innings. Notable performances came from Judge Anderson Prof. Snodgrass Roe MaNatt and Rev Stradley with strong infield play and timely hits while Enrique Flores umpired and Prof Hunter kept score.
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Tularosa
Otero County
Lean Tigers
Giants
Jeans
Judge Anderson
Snodgrass
Roe MaNatt
Chas.Guillon
Prof. Fickinger
J. W. Harper
Fats
Clayton
Anderson
Wooten
Harper
Buck
Guillon
Rev. Stradley
Chalk
Enrique Flores
Prof
Hunter
Junior Board of Stewards Meeting at Tularosa Church
The Junior Board of Stewards of the Tularosa Methodist Church met for their regular monthly session last Friday evening in the church. Chairman Miss Lavern Broughton led 38 members who then visited The B Sweet Shoppe for ice cream and cake. Five new members were added to the board.
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Tularosa
Enormous double yolk eggs from Rhode Island Red hen
Mrs. M. E. Sibley reports a year-old Rhode Island Red pullet that lays four eggs within eight days totaling thirteen ounces. Each egg weighs about four ounces and contains two yolks. The bird reportedly produces such an egg every other day in its short career. We weighed the eggs and observed the results.
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M. E. Sibley
Rhode Island
Rum in New Mexico: two men begin three-year sentences
Jim Cash of Santa Fe and Jack Rogers of Santa Fe start three-year federal terms for prohibition violations in Santa Fe. Cash defends his conduct and faith in friends, saying prohibition cannot stop bootlegging. Rogers offered no statement.
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Jim Cash
New Mexico
Las Vegas
Santa Fe
Albuquerque
Jack Rogers
Cash
New Mexico Banker Appeal for Highway Debentures
State Treasurer Emerson Watts urged New Mexico banks to purchase highway debentures at 3 percent to support the state highway program. He spoke at the New Mexico Bankers Association session in Las Vegas, saying reserves could back short term loans to the state and praising Gov Dillion's highway plan.
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Watts
N. M
Las Vegas
New Mexico
State Highway Department
Emerson Watts
New Mexico Bankers’ Association
Gov Dillon
Movietone unit to film in town on May 18 19
Advices from C W Herbert report Fox Movietone camera crew arriving May 18 and 19 to shoot sound scenes in San Antonio. He plans eight to twelve bathing girls from locals and winter sports skits plus horse riders in Arab or western personas. Chamber of Commerce seeks volunteers to assist.
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C. W. Herbert
Fox Newsreel
Camerman
White Sands
the Alamento
Herbert
New York City
San Antonio
Hiter
Chamber of Commerce
Lions Rotary Plan Farewell Picnic For Teachers At White Sands
At a Lions Club luncheon J A Lewis proposed sponsoring a farewell picnic for N M B and city teachers at White Sands. The Rotary Club agreed to assist and a joint meeting set Friday May 10 as the picnic night. An advance delegation will prep grounds and a bonfire with the community invited. The High School gathering starts at 6 00 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
J. A. Lewis
White Sands
Rotary Club
Sheriff Burch Takes Prisoners to Santa Fe Penitentiary
Sheriff Albert Burch and Mrs. Burch escorted two prisoners, Dan Martinez and Roy Massey, to the Santa Fe penitentiary in handcuffs and leg irons. Martinez, a Arizona Mexican, admitted breaking into a Mescalero reservation home. Massey was charged with flourishing a deadly weapon in the officer’s presence. Both pleaded guilty before Judge Dunifon in Las Cruces last Friday and received 12 to 18 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Burch
Dunifon
Las Cruces
Burch
Mal Walters
Hachman
Mrs Snover Appointed Administratrix in Estate
Probate Judge R Baldonado appoints Mrs Jacob Snover administratrix of the Jacob Snover estate. W D Bryars named administrator of the estate of Mrs Florence A Downs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Baldonado
Jacob Snover
W. D. Bryars
Florence A. Downs
Lions and Rotarians to Play Ball on Decoration Day
The Lions club and Rotary club plan a joint baseball game on May 30 announced at the Rotary luncheon. A committee chaired by F B Evans will seek land suitable for an airplane landing, with details on players time and admission to follow. J Benson Newell spoke on highway matters and Governor Dillon’s Las Cruces road quote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Miller
Lions Club
J. Benson Newell
Vel Lane
J. Ben
Newell
Governor Dillon
Las Cruces
Here
Highway Department
Ahimogordo Rotary Club
Dallas
Beaumont Hospital team to face Alamo Loggers Sunday
The William Beaumont Hospital team travels to play the Alamo Loggers on Sunday with a 2 30 PM first pitch set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Beaumont Hospital
Alamo
Card of Thanks From the Snover Family
The Snover family expresses deep gratitude to local friends for aid during illness and after the death of their husband and father. They thank everyone for kind deeds and floral tributes.
G. J. Wolfinger May White Sale Ends Tuesday May 7
The G. J. Wolfinger white sale signals its closure on Tuesday May 7. The notice emphasizes a limited time to take advantage of discounts on assorted goods.
Doctor Thomson Opens Cloudcroft Practice
Dr R J Thomson formerly of El Paso arrives in Cloudcroft and opens a general medical office. He has bought a home and plans to settle permanently in the Roof Garden area. Bargains in summer dry goods at the G J Woltinger May White Sale run through Tuesday May 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Thomson
EL Paso
Cloudcroft
RJ. Thomson
General Practice of
Medicine
G. J. Woltinger
Mescalero Notes Tell of Local Travel and Visits
Martin Overgaard agency chief clerk was in El Paso on business Monday and Tuesday. Bo Radtke and Luis Baldonado spent the weekend in Santa Fe for the Mores Convention. Mrs Susie Conaway is ill at Rousseau hospital. Thelma White and Flora Baldonaro visited Tularosa school Thursday. David Spitty underwent surgery at Rousseau Hospital Saturday. Mrs Martin Overgaard and Sadie Smith visited Alamo gordo Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Overgaard
el Paso
Bo Radtke
Luis Baldonado
Santa Fe
Susie Conaway
Mescalero
Rousseau Hospital
Thelma White
Flora Baldonaro
Tularosa
David Spitty
Sadie Smith
Alamogordo
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Cigaret
Mescalero Forest
N. M. Cowboys
EL Paso Post
Heavy Hardware
American Steel and Wire Company
Otero County Lumber CO
FRYE
ZIP Service
Howard K. Cope
Tigers
Junior Board OF Stewards Meeting
Wolfinger’s
W. H. Broaddus
Dra. Evans and Holmes
Rotary
Pen
Snover
Alamo Ice & Coal Co
Lions
Fred B. Evans
Rans Turner
G. J. Wolfinger
KODAK
Ward
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