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Alamogordo News

Location

Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1941

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Death of Orogrande Woman by own action

Mrs May Elizabeth Hamilton 51 wife of W H Hamilton section foreman at Orogrande was killed when she lay on the rails as a Southern Pacific train approached at Orogrande station an inquest returned a verdict of death by own action Funeral services were held in Alamogordo and interment was in Mount Vista Cemetery She is survived by five children two in Alamogordo one in Douglas Ariz a sister in California a brother in Missouri and earlier residence in Otero County

May Elizabeth Hamilton W. H. Hamilton Orogrande Southern Pacific Orogrande Station Justice Harvey Whitmore Alamogordo F . Poage Methodist Church

Alamogordo Rifle Club Defeats Las Cruces In Close 600 Yard Match

Alamogordo Rifle Club edged Las Cruces Rifle Club 443 to 438 at 600 yards and totaled 870 to 843 for the Coronado Cup. Ed Harrington led Alamogordo with 189, followed by Lewis 173 and Spencer 171, while Las Cruces totals included G J Edgar 180 and Medinger 172. The next major event is the American Legion Convention shoot on June 19 at the local range.

Alamogordo Rifle Club Las Cruces W. A. Lewis Dallas Spencer Raymond Buckner R A. French Alamogordo Karl Fetz Cecil Wilcox Edgar Cadwallader Joe Lafferty Herbert Bruhn G. J. Edgar Joe Medinger Henry Medinger G. W. Benvie W. B. Hirsch Jack Redman Paul Wright Silver City Ed. Harrington American Legion

Don Johnson Weds Elizabeth Perry in Hawaii

Mr and Mrs W P Johnson announce their son Don Johnson married Elizabeth Perry in Hawaii on April 19. Don has been stationed at Pearl Harbor for the past five years.

Perry-Johnson W. P. Johnson Don Johnson Hawaii Elizabeth Perry Pearl Harbor Don

Marriage of Mary Lakin and Orin Cassidy This Sunday

Mary Lakin a popular Cloudcroft teacher wed Orin F Cassidy of the U S Forest Service. The couple spent the weekend in Pueblo Colorado at the bride’s parents home and will reside in Cloudcroft. Cassidy works as a timber scaler on the Lincoln Forest.

Lakin-Cassidy Mary Lakin Cloudcroft Orin F. Cassidy U.S. Forest Service Pueblo Colorado Cassidy Lincoln Forest

Couple Weds in Deming Baptist Parsonage

John Hoffman and Miss Gene Davis married at the Baptist parsonage in Deming on Saturday May 8 with Rev Gamble officiating. The couple and attendants include Mr and Mrs John L Wilson. Gene is the daughter of Clint and Davis and a junior at Alamogordo High School. John is a 1938 graduate now employed at Liberty Bakery. They reside at 1000 10th St.

John Hoffman Gene Davis Baptist Parsonage Deming

Kennedy Guthrie wed in El Paso ceremony

Miss June Kennedy and Dave Guthrie both of El Paso were married on May 1 as Rev. F. R. Poage officiated.

Cloudcroft Couple Wed in May by Justice George Abbott

Borunda Avila Solomon Borunda and Miss Am alia Avila of Cloudcroft married by Justice George Abbott on May 3.

Borunda-Avila Solomon Borunda Amalia Avila Cloudcroft George Abbott

Cox Whitely duo issued license to wed

Cox and Elmira Whitely are issued a license to wed in May but the document has not yet been returned to the clerk for record.

National Legion Commander to visit New Mexico

Nii J. Warner national commander of the American Legion will visit New Mexico on Tuesday May 13 traveling to Carlsbad Caverns from El Paso. In the evening he will be guest of Department Commander Chas Morgan of Artesia inviting all legionnaires to attend a meeting and hear Warner’s firsthand experiences. A delegation from Alamogordo is expected to attend.

Nii J. Warner American Legion New Mexico Carlsbad Caverns el Paso Chas. Morgan Artesia Warner Alamogordo

I Am an American Day Planned in Otero County

A committee met at Town Hall to plan a county wide I Am an American day celebration in Alamogordo. John L. Larkin of Tularosa schools named New Mexico member on the national I Am an American day committee. Col D C Pearson NM Military Institute plans to deliver the main address at 2 30 p m at Alamogordo High School. Judge Numa Frenger of Las Cruces to administer citizenship oaths to new citizens and to those who turned 21. Special music from Tularosa High School Chorus and Alamogordo School Band.

Otero John L. Larkin Tularosa National Education Association New Mexico Col. D. C. Pearson N. M. Military Institute Alamogordo Numa Frenger Las Cruces

Wilborn Tops In State Track Meet

Alamogordo's Bud Wilborn won highpoint honors at the state meet in Albuquerque with 17% points. He placed first in shot put and the 100 yard dash, second in low hurdles, and tied for second in the broad jump. Albuquerque took first. Santa Fe and the Indian School tied for second. Alamogordo finished fourth. Coach L A Shumard and Ed Powers accompanied the team.

Alamogord Albuquerque Bud Wilborn Santa Fe Alamogordo L. A. Shumard Ed Powers

Lucas visit to Alamogordo ends as they return home

Mr and Mrs Boyd Lucas of Santa Rosa returned home after visiting Mr and Mrs Silas Nappier and other relatives in Alamogordo for several days.

Boyd Lucas Santa Rosa Silas Nappier Alamogordo

Residence and poultry plans tied to local property deal

Claude Young builds a house in the town east and plans to raise chickens. Mr and Merchant, who arrived weeks ago, have moved into the Young property on Virginia Avenue after purchasing the site.

Claude Young and Merchant Young Virginia Avenue

Miss Kathryn Dale Improves After Illness

Miss Kathryn Dale, previously ill with flu, is reported improved and regaining strength.

Kathryn Dale

Britian Family Relocates to Alamogordo

Mr and Mrs Britian and their Las Cruces family move to Alamogordo and plan to settle there. Mr Britian is employed at the ice plant.

Thomas Daniel Returns Home After Three Weeks Travel

Thomas Daniel spent the past three weeks in Las Cruces and El Paso and returned home at the start of the week.

Thomas Daniel Las Cruces el Paso

Thurmans Move to Aloomgordo Texas

Mr and Mrs Raymond Thurman relocate from Breckenridge Texas to Aloomgordo. He works with his brother W A Thurman at the Community Public Service Co doing electrical work.

Raymond Thurman Breckenridge Texas Aloomgordo Thurman W. A. Thurman The Community Public Service Co

Annie Smedley Marries in Alamogordo Ceremony

Annie Smedley of Alamogordo wed on May 3 with Justice Geo. Abbott officiating, uniting the couple in a small local ceremony.

Annie Smedley Alamogordo Justice Geo. Abbott

Beanblossom and Johnson Wed in Ramagor Ceremony

Jerome Beanblossom and Miss Patty Johnson of Ramagor were married by Justice Geo Abbott on May 4.

Beanblossom-Johnson Jerome Beanblossom Patty Johnson Ramagordo Geo Abbott

Moore and Wink Married by Justice Abbott May 4

L T Moore and Miss Edna Wink of FE Paso were wed by Justice Abbott on May 4 according to local wedding notices.

Pelton Tally Rite Unites El Paso and San Angelo Couples

Harold O. Pelton of El Paso married Miss Annie Lee Tally of San Angelo Texas on May 7. Rev. F R Poage officiated the ceremony.

Pelton-Tally Harold O. Pelton el Paso Annie Lee Tally San Angelo Texas F. R. Poage

Miss Lucile Longwell Wed in El Paso to Vernon Dodson

Dodson and Longwell couple wed in El Paso on Saturday. Longwell, a popular Otero County teacher at Newman, is daughter of Cloudcroft residents Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Longwell. Vernon A. Dodson, formerly with Fort Bliss Army, now assigned to Houston. Attendants included Mr. and Mrs. J. Connor of El Paso and Miss Marjorie Longwell of Alamogordo.

Alamogordo Paving Bonds Sold. Paving to Start Soon

Final negotiations for Alamogordo paving bonds were completed by Town Treasurer R A French and the Board of Trustees passed the final ordinance to move the project forward. WPA paving work on New York Michigan Indiana and Ohio avenues and 11th to 15th Streets will begin within two weeks with bonds over 45000 dollars issued to cover material costs and retired by assessments. Thirty five thousand dollars of bonds were sold to O W Benwell and the Geo W Vallery Co of Denver.

Alamogordo R. A. French Board of Trustees Geo. Hagaman WPA New York Michigan Indiana Ohio O. W. Benwell Geo. W. Vallery Co Denver

Miss Beavers Urges Bigger Better Gardens For FSA Families

Lois Beavers home management supervisor for the Farm Security Administration urges farm families to expand gardens and increase poultry and livestock to ensure year round supplies and reduce costs. She cites national aims to boost food for the United States and allies and notes FSA borrowers plan greater home production this year.

Lois Beavers Farm Security Administration United States Miss Beaver Otero County Miss Beavers FSA Secretary of Agriculture Claude R. Wickard Department Aso

University Dinner Speaker at Alumni Meeting

Jack Fetch of the New Mexico University will be guest speaker at the University Alumni dinner this Friday evening. Willie True leads arrangements for the Plaza Cafe event.

Jack Fetch N. M. University Plaza Cafe Willie True

Andrew Hendrix Heads Rotary Club in Coming Year

Andrew Hendrix was elected president of the Rotary Club for the coming year at a directors meeting. Carl Cooper was named vice president and C. N. Chappell secretary treasurer. Attending the district assembly in El Faso were Mr. and Mrs. Matt Hangas, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hendrix, and several other Rotarians.

Rotary Club Andrew Hendrix Carl Cooper C. N. Chappell el Faso Matt Hangas F. T. West C. F. Loggains C. N Chappell H. H. Stevenson Maurice Robertson

Alamogordo Proclaims Clean-Up Week May 12–14

Mayor LOGGAINS declares May 12 to 14 as CLEAN-UP WEEK urging citizens to place trash on alleys for town trucks. Hauling begins Monday May 12 as Alamogordo aims to beautify the city.

Alamogordo

Pipe and fittings catalog line from Gillis Lumber Co

A catalog entry lists full line of pipes and fittings including 2 inch size from Gillis Lumber Co. The record notes product range and supplier without additional context or dates.

Gillis Lumber Co

Alamogordo High School Graduates a Record 53 Seniors

Alamogordo High School will graduate 53 seniors, the most in its history, breaking the previous high of 52. Activities begin with the Junior-Senior banquet at the Woman’s Club building on Saturday evening May 17, with Willie True as sponsor for the seniors and Miss Helen Me. Feeley for the juniors. Rev. L C Whittles will deliver the Baccalaureate sermon on Sunday May 18, assisted by other ministers. Commencement exercises are set for May 23.

Alamogordo High School Woman's Club Willie True Helen Me. Feeley L. C. Whittles

Senior Class Roll Names Stored For Roll Call

The list includes Jackie Alexander Josephine Bor sunda Madevern Carr Josephine Castro Anita Chavez Helen Corbett Beryl Danley Dorcas Galloway Adelice Garcia Mabel Gerrard Leona Hudman Olive Jarvis Peggy Lee Ann Long Mar jory Long Natividad Montes Esther Najera Mary Nogales Mary Olive Rawls Dorris Stratton Mary Tipton Olene Underwood Adeline Valdez Hazel Woodson Sarah Wortey Merle Alexander Ed Armitjo Buddy Beacham Brooks Blue Ishmael Boles Steve Crockett Eugene Dale L. C. Green Steve Gutierrez Luther Hall Eugene Haynes Floyd Hillman Billy Laney Clarence Morgan Glen Morrison Sam Prather James Rees Lloyd Shelton Eugene Simms John Stout Jim Swope Charley Thompson Jack Tweed Arthur Ward John Wilborn Joe Wohlgemuth Bob Wright.

Jackie Alexander Josephine Borsunda Madevern Carr Josephine Castro Anita Chavez Helen Corbett Beryl Danley Dorcas Galloway Adelicia Garcia Mabel Garrard Leona Hudman Olive Jarvis Peggy Lee Ann Long Marjory Long Natividad Montes Esther Najera Mary Nogales Mary Olive Rawls Dorris Stratton Mary Tipton Olene Underwood Adelide Valdez Hazel Woodson Sarah Wortey Merle Alexander Ed Armijo Buddy Beacham Brooks Blue Ishmael Boles Steve Crockett Eugene Dale L. C. Green Steve Gutierrez Luther Hall Eugene Haynes Floyd Hillman Billy Laney Clarence Morgan Glen Morrison Sam Prather James Rees Lloyd Shelton Eugene Simms John Stout Jim Swope Charley Thompson Jack Tweed Arthur Ward John Wilborn Joe Wohlgemuth Bob Wright

Dedication of Eugene Manlove Rhodes Memorial

The Eugene Manlove Rhodes Memorial site known as the Florencio Telles Chozo is set for dedication on Sunday at 5 p m May 1 with speakers Will Robinson O M Lee and other veterans. Local friends and groups raised over 100 for restoration and the New Mexico Tourist Bureau lists it among state attractions.

Eugene Manlove Rhodes Florencio Telles Chozo Alamogordo E. B. Lewis Rhodes Gene Rhodes Ross McEwen McEwen Pat Garrett New Mexico Tourist Bureau State College Rhodes Memorial

Alamogordo and Lincoln Students Honored at UNM Assembly

At the University of New Mexico Honors and Awards Assembly last Thursday, Ada Mae Simpers joined Kappa Omicron Phi, Robert Moore was inducted into Pi Kappa Rho, and Joana Penfield of Lincoln, sister of Alamogordo teacher Julia Penfield, was elected to Spurs Sophomore Women’s honorary.

University of New Mexico Honors and Awards Alamogordo Tularosa Lincoln County Ada Mae Simpers Kappa Omicron Phi Robert Moore Pi Kappa Rho Joana Penfield Lincoln Julia Penfield Spurs

Presbyterian Church Hospital News

Mrs. Anna Simms was brought to the Hospital for medical care. Henry Searcy had an appendectomy and is recovering satisfactorily. Miss Eunice Scott of Mayhill returned after an appendectomy. Ella Robertson ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Robertson of Weed is doing well after an appendectomy.

Anna Simms Henry Searcy Eunice Scott of Mayhill Ella Robertson W. F. Robertson Weed

John Ayres Expected Back At Ruidoso Camp

John Ayres of the Ruidoso CCC Camp, hospitalized with pneumonia, expects to return to Ruidoso Sunday.

John Ayres Ruidoso CCC Ruidoso

Wind Blown Haircut at Modern Barber Shop

A brief item notes a wind blown haircut at the Modern Barber Shop located at 920 Penn Street. This readable fragment highlights a local grooming service in a neighborhood business listing.

Penn

New Safeway Store Opens at Ninth and Delaware

Formal opening announced for Friday May 9 with stock estimated at 10000 dollars. Store has been open since Tuesday replacing the old stand at Ninth and New York, which closed Saturday night. Manager Carl Cooper leads staff including Tom Betts in meat and Charlie Hellman Archie Lacey and Brooks Blue in groceries.

Safeway Ninth & Delaware 9Th New York Carl Cooper Tom Betts Geo. Abbott Pioneer Abstract Co Charlie Hellman Archie Lacey Brooks Blue Cooper

Honor Roll Ranks At Alamo Gordo High School

Leo Aubel Jr. leads the honor roll with four As. In the three-A group are Leona Hudman Emmett Jones Billy Copenhaver Steve Crockett Ann Marie Long Frances McNew and Betty Stewart with two As each. Four senior rankers for 1941 announced: Brooks Blue Steve Crockett Mabel Garrard and Leona Hudman.

Leo Aubel, Jr Alamogordo High School Leona Hudman Emmett Jones Billy Copenhaver Steve Crockett Ann Marie Long Frances McNew Betty Stewart Margie Jackie Holloman Buddy Beacham Sam Prather Juanita Rawls Saul Cordero Marguerite Taliferro Bob Moore Mabel Garrard Supt Meleskey Brooks Blue

Cattle Shipments Reported for April in Otero Lincoln Districts

Inspector Alfred Hunter of the Cattle Sanitary Board reports a total of 1325 cattle shipped during April from Otero and Lincoln counties.

Alfred Hunter The Cattle Sanitary Board Otero Lincoln Counties

Gym Exhibition at State School for Blind May Ninth

The N. M. School for the Blind will hold its annual gymnasium exhibition in the school auditorium at 7 30 Friday May 9. The event, announced by P A Small is free to the public. It features junior and senior boys with rope climbing wrestling parallel bars tumbling springboard and horizontal bar displays.

N. M. School For Blind P. A. Small

Cox Canyon Cemetery Plans Annual Clean-Up

Jason Daugherty announced a June 1 cemetery clean-up to organize Cox Canyon graves and involve lot owners and interested parties in the annual effort. The event seeks to restore order and maintain the site.

Cox Canyon Cemetery Jason Daugherty Cox Canyon

General Charlton Visits New Mexico Selective Service Office

General Russell C. Charlton ad jutant general of New Mexico and Captain Walter Stephenson medical officer visited the local selective service office on Wednesday. They were en route to Santa Fe from Juarez where they attended Cinco de Mayo ceremonies.

Charlton Russell C. Charlton New Mexico Walter Stephenson Selective Service Office Stephenson Santa Fe Juarez

Kent Woman Margaret Close Dies at 84 in Bent

Mrs. Margaret Close 84 a Bent resident for seven years died Sunday. Her body was taken to Independence Iowa for burial. Accompanying her were her daughters Marguerite Close of Bent and another daughter from Iowa who came due to the illness. Gillis Lumber ad mentions plyboard insulation and milk fed fryers from Grantland Ranch.

Kent Margaret Close Bent Independence Iowa Marguerite Close

Motorists urged to brake for safer driving amid rising deaths

State Traffic and Safety Engineer W R Eccles calls for immediate caution after a 20 percent rise in traffic fatalities in four months. In New Mexico 64 deaths include 17 pedestrians and 14 vehicle crashes. weather cited as a contributing factor and reports from garages and highway workers are urged to aid safety efforts.

Santa Fe W. R. Eccles National Safety Council New Mexico Eccles Highway Department

Alamogordo Chamber Sets Otero County Fair Dates

Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce directors chose dates for the annual Otero County Fair at a Tuesday meeting. Rev L C Whittles offered Boy Scouts help in directing tourists and handing out information this summer to aid the community and benefit the scouts. Officials plan to coordinate theScout volunteers with fair activities.

Alamogordo

Raymond Orr High in New Mexico Intelligence Test

Raymond Orr of Albuquerque topped the state test, scoring 252 of 300 to lead seniors among 80 high schools in the N M University sponsored exam. He previously graduated eighth grade in Alamogordo.

Raymond Orr Alamogordo Albuquerque N. M. University Raymond

Ruidoso Man Guilty of Dumping in Scenic Turkey Creek Area

Wilbur Stone of Ruidoso faced Justice Ike Wingfield after being charged with unloading garbage in the scenic area of Turkey Creek on the Indian Reservation near Hollywood. He was found guilty of illegal trespass and agreed to remove the garbage from the area.

Wilbur Stone Ruidoso Ike Wingfield Turkey Creek Hollywood

Hollomon Brothers Back in Business at Old Stand

Hollomon Brothers reclaim their hardware and lumber trade after selling last fall to the Alamo Builders Supply Company. They plan to resume former policies. Jack Hollomon left for a 10 day business trip to Los Angeles this week.

Hollomon

Alamogordo Wins Music Sweepstakes Trophy

Bernie May of May's Music Co. of Albuquerque presented the Sweepstakes trophy to Alamogordo for top honors in Las Cruces music contest three years running. Mrs. Rose Hall welcomed Lydia King Sampson of Pittsburgh visiting a former hospital classmate in Denver. Dr. Arthur King will be at Sorenson's Saturdays for eye exams. Lefty Meyers at the Modern Barber Shop. Gillis Lumber Co advertises plumbing and lighting materials.

Bernie May May’s Music Co Albuquerque Alamogordo Las Cruce Rose Hall Lydia King Sampson Pittsburgh Penn Hall Mrs. Sampson Denver

Death of Bernice Prather at Carlsbad

Ward received news today of Bernice Prather’s death at a Carlsbad Hospital where she was taken about ten days ago by her parents Owen and Mrs Prather. Born in the county she attended Alamogordo schools. Relatives expect the funeral in Alamogordo Friday afternoon. Illness details remain unknown.

Ward Bernice Prather Carlsbad Owen Prather Alamogordo

Maids and Matrons Picnic Plans at White Sands

The Maids and Matrons club schedules a picnic at White Sands for the next meeting on May 4 with Mrs. Clarence Latham and Mrs. Dallas Spencer in charge. The prior meeting featured a tea at Mrs. Alister Mactavish's Michigan Avenue home with Mrs. Eber McKinley and Mrs. George Shelly coordinating arrangements and pouring. Bobby Originales and Elena Baldonado performed a dance with Miss Yost on piano.

White Sands Clarence Latham Dallas Spencer Alister Mactavish Michigan Avenue Eber McKinley George Shelly Latham Spencer Bobby Originales Elena Baldonado Yost

White Sands Monument Visits Draw Promotional Tour

Burton Holmes and party visited White Sands with photographers to secure material for Helmes travelogues. Southern Pacific and Rock Island cooperate to advertise New Mexico. About 1000 Fort Bliss soldiers toured White Sands in trucks as part of training.

Burton Holmes Mrs. Holmes White Sands M. C. Cauthen Chamber of Commerce H. H. Stevenson Tom Charles Park Service Alamogordo

Band Parents Meeting May 20 Final Year Event

The Band Parents Association holds its final meeting on Tuesday May 20. Officers will be elected for the next year, the band will perform, and medals will be awarded to Las Cruces Music Meet winners in instrumental and vocal categories. The public is invited.

Band Parents Association Las Cruces

Mother's Day Services At Local Church May 11 1941

Leonard Whittles pastor announces Sunday schedule with 8 15 or 8 45 unspecified start in morning. Sunday school urged for all mothers. Infant baptism to be observed at the morning church service. Vesper service set for 5 p m.

Leonard Whittles S. S

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