Byrd Caps Pole Flight In Arctic First
New York May 10 A U S Navy led American team piloted by Lieut Com Richard E Byrd flew over the north pole in a three engine Fokker named Miss Josephine Ford The flight began at King's Bay Spitzbergen and reached the pole after 15 hours 30 minutes tolling observers to confirm the historic polar crossing Byrd’s crew reported the event to the New York Times and St Louis Post Dispatch and received congratulatory messages from President Coolidge and other leaders.
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New York
North Pole
Richard E. Byrd
Robt. E. Peary
Byrd
Admiral Peary
Matt Henson
Admr
Peary
Floyd Bennett
New York Times
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
King's Bay
Spitzenbergen
Coolidge
Navy
Wilbur
War Davis
Roald Amundsen
Lincoln Elsworth
King’s Bay
Pole
Pearyland
Creenwich
Ford
Fokker
Josephine Ford
Edsel Ford
John LD. Rockefeller, Jr
Viljhamur Stefansson
Arctic
Amundsen
Politicians Begin to Ooze Around New Mexico
A local column critiques government costs and tax policy, arguing that high local government expenses burden taxpayers while national spending cuts fall short. It questions whether voters will act and promos a radio program titled Rescued by Radio airing Friday at 8 p.m. at the High School auditorium.
Home Laundering on 9th Street and Pa Avenue
Readable fragments note a home laundry location at 9th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue with possible dates or dwellings referenced. Details are sparse but indicate a local site tied to residential services or a small business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
9Th St
Pa. Avenue
Pa. ‘Avenue
United States to Enter World Poultry Congress in Ottawa
The United States plans to participate in the World Poultry Congress and Exhibition in Ottawa in 1927 after Senate and House approval. The USDA report notes the U S leads global poultry production with a billion dollar industry, widespread farm involvement, and strong consumer interest, with 25 countries already applying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ottawa
Canada
M. A. Jull
United States Department of Agriculture
Senate
House
Department
Hague
Barcelona
Spain
China
Auto Wreck Near La Luz Injures Four
A head on collision last Sunday near the first curve north of La Luz involved Altura Acuna driving a Ford coupe and Wal lace Wasson in a Ford roadster. The Acuna family of four and the Wasson driver were brought to Alamo for medical care.
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la Luz
Altura Acuna
Wallace Wasson
Acuna
Wassun
Alamo
Concensus
Wasson
Alamogordo School Board Seeks Next Superintendent
The Alamogordo school board searches for a new superintendent for next year amid 67 plus applications. Six to four top candidates remain, with Prof. Jno A Webb of Tucumcari, Roy L White of Santa Fe, Prof. Guyer of Duncan Arizona, and R A McClosky of Lordsburg among those set to confer or visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamogordo
Jno. A. Webb
Tucumcari
Roy L. White
Santa Fe
Prof. Guyer
Duncan
Arizona
R. A. McClosky
Lordsburg
Agricultural College Band Concert At Local School
The Agricultural college band performed last Saturday at the high school auditorium in a Boy Scout sponsored event. Attendance was low and proceeds ran a deficit requiring help from local businessmen. The concert was well received by those present and they also played on the courthouse lawn in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural College
H. S. Auditorium
Boy Scout Organization
Court House
Hinch Havins Returns to Long Beach After Visit
Hinch Havins returned to Long Beach California this morning following a brief visit with his parents Mr and Mrs H F Havins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinch Havins
Long Beach
California
Mrs
H. F. Havins
Ed LeBreton Seeks Otero County Treasurer Post
The authorized announcement presents Ed LeBreton as a candidate for the office of Treasurer of Otero County, subject to Democratic party action. If nominated and elected, he would bring six years as Alamogordo city clerk and secretary roles in the Commercial Club and other groups, highlighting systematic office work and related experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed LeBreton
Otero
Democratic Party
LeBreton
Commercial Club
Alamogordo
Scipio and Wilhelm Hardware Burglarized in Loophole Entry
Police report a break in at Scipio and Wilhelm hardware store with entry by forced window. Knives razors and razor blades were stolen and many keys were taken suggesting a professional theft. A crutch marked man seen Monday evening prompted a search for a crutch walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scipio & Wilhelm Hardware
Musicale by Miss Dale Pupil Piano Group
The young piano pupils of Miss Kathrene Dale host a musicale at her home on Thursday May 15 1926 inviting parents and friends. Program items include songs readings and instrument pieces led by Miss Dale with participants such as Margaret Shenfield Leola Smith Minnie Huss Thelma Nease Rogers and others. Class song Busy Bees and motto We Will are noted with blue and white colors.
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Kathrene Dale
Niagara
Margaret Shenfield
Presser
Kathleen Nease
Miss Dale
Wilma Mercer
Hinkie Ruth Benson
Lawson Leola Smith
Minnie Huss
Frances Morgan
Walcott Verdine Cleghorn
Rose
Mdina McCrary
What Foods Shall We Eat for Vitamins
An overview of vitamins in foods cites five known vitamins and how diet choices affect intake. It describes sources for vitamins A B and C, notes cooking losses for vitamin C, and lists key foods like citrus fruits cabbage tomatoes whole milk butter and cream as reliable vitamin sources. For sale: about 40 head of stock cattle Box 225 Alamogordo NM 18 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nutrition and Research Workers
United States Department of Agriculture
Alamogordo
N. M
Democratic split in Chaves over candidates
Roswell New Mexico May 11 political lines form for what locals expect to be a hard county fight May 25 democratic primary for county offices and delegates to the state convention Two full sets of delegates exist in each precinct One faction backs Col Bronson M Cutting for governor and the other backs Chaves county candidates for the state ticket Four local candidates Grace B Massie for secretary of state Charles Brice for state supreme court Granville A Richardson and Robert Fletcher for state corporation commissioner Only one or two Chaves nominees can win spots on the state ticket and delegates may go uninstructed or in support of Cutting to fight for him The split follows a conference between Cutting and his allies and ends hopes of unity after years of possible coherence
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Hugh Williams
Hughie
Congress
Calvin Coolidge
United States
Roswell
N. M
Chaves County
Col. Bronson M. Cutting
Miss Grace
Massie
Secretary of State
Charles Brice
State Supreme Court
Granville A. Richardson
Robert Fletcher
Hope For Peace
Col. Cutting
Father and Son Banquet in Alamogordo Grand Affair
The Fifth Annual Fathers and Sons Banquet for Alamogordo was held at the Pavilion Wednesday night at 7:30. About 200 men and boys attended, with the Rotary luncheon merged into the banquet. The event featured Boy Scout demonstrations and a program with music and talks, noted as one of the finest so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamogordo
Methodist Church
Presbyterian Church
Father and Sons
Herber
America
Duncan
Rattan
Rotarians
Josephine Rodgers
Scout Movement
Boy Scouts
Fulbright
Rotary
Amundsen Starts Flight Over Pole to Alaska
Oslo reports Amundsen and Lincoln Ellsworth began the Norge dirigible voyage at 10:10 AM toward the north pole and Alaska. The crew plans to land if found and name any new land for Norway. The flight aims for a near straight path via the pole, with an estimated three days from Spitzbergen to Point Barrow.
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Leigh Wade
Pole
London
Tokyo
George H. Wilkins
Detroit
Endicott Mountains
Point Barrow
Alaska
Flaissen
Hugo Eckner
Oslo
Norway
Capt. Amundsen
Roald Amundsen
Lincoln Ellsworth
Amundsen
Spitzbergen
America
Europe
Asia
Arctic
Polar Sea
King’s Bay
Miss Essie McLeod Leaves Alamogordo for Harlingen Bank Duties
Miss Essie McLeod departs Alamogordo for Harlingen Texas on Sunday to resume her bank duties after a ten day visit with her family at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essie McLeod
Harlingen
Texas
Alamogordo
Change of Venue Sought in Titsworth Murder Case
Attorneys for Will Titsworth Hobbs and Robert Simer appeared in Alamogordo seeking a venue change for the murder case State of New Mexico v Rider. Judge Mechem ordered jury drawn for a different Dona Ana county case and set May 22 in Alamogordo to argue the motion with no Alamogordo jury trials at the June term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titsworth, Hobbs
Mechem
Dona Ana
State of
How Does Your Town Align With Ten Tests for a Perfect Commenter
A stranger seeks the city’s fit across ten tests. Attractiveness and atmosphere ask about shade trees beauty and lighted spaces. Healthfulness covers water supply sewage milk inspection and hospitals. Education questions schools libraries lectures salaries and property. People inquire about friendliness, unity, and civic spirit. Recreation asks for theaters museums and parks. Living considers utilities housing and affordability. Accessibility looks at transit roads and proximity. Business probes capital banks manufacturing and shipping. Employment seeks fair pay and local aid. Progressiveness demands a forward looking city government and civic vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iansas
Omy
Tts
Bazaar at Sunshine Spot and town electric plan discussed
The Tularosa Tribune reports a Catholic ladies bazaar at the Sunshine Spot and rumors of five outside firms seeking to build an electric light and ice plant in Tularosa. The school board re-elected grade teachers and high school staff. water works chief Roe McNatt was confirmed. Mayor Kolloch reportedly tendered resignation. a party including Robley family travels to El Paso and Juarez to study conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tularosa
Mesdames Guillon
Wooten
Clayton
Sitton
Tillman
Simpers
Thomas
Mesdames Spence
Johnson
Messrs
Madson
Clarence Hunter
Roe McNatt
Kalloch
Robley
N. H. Hism
Lavelma
Lloyd Anderson
el Paso
Juarez
A Nice House Dress for Mother Variety Shop
A brief shopping item notes a house dress option for mothers at the Variety Shop. The entry highlights a simple, practical garment suitable for daily wear with emphasis on affordable, accessible fashion.
Senate Prohibition Inquiry Debates Wet Policy Effects
Final briefs by wets and duys to the Senate prohibition investigation committee state arguments on enforcement and the dry law. The committee plans to review the revised Golf bill amid testimony about the Anti-Saloon League and contributions from prominent industrial leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Wets
Duys
Senate Prohibition Investigation Committee
Andrews
Wayne B. Wheeler
Anti-Saloon League
New York
Chicago
Cleveland
Hays
Senate of the
United States
Republic
Wheeler
Anti- Saloon League
Elbert HL Gary
John DD. Rockefeller, Jr
Congress
Hiz
Fire consumes John Corbet home after morning alarm
An early morning blaze at the John Corbet residence endangered Mrs Corbet and her two children as volunteers fought the fire. The house once owned by Chis I Hawkins of Albuquerque was destroyed along with its contents. Corbet, a Greek, was reportedly involved with Oasis Dafe.
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John Corbet
Meeting of Woman's Club in Alamoporda installs new officers
The Woman's Club of Alamoporda held its regular May meeting at the club rooms. New officers were installed led by incoming president Mrs. B C Robind with a gavel in club colors. Mrs A A McNatt presented a Mothers Day program and members shared reminiscences and readings before refreshments served by hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club of
Alamoporda
Nathan Snyder
B.C. Robind
Bach
Evana
Mra
Dooa Browning
Maehree
W. C. Bryars
Zelner Seng
Ed William
Vel Lane
Miles Williams
Co Cusack
Scout Camp Set for White Mountains in July
Hoy Scouts and leaders plan a two period summer camp in the White Mountains on Forest Service land near the river. July 21 to 30 and July 30 to August 6 host troops from Mescalero to Clovis and Portales. capacity 150 scouts per period with one adult per 25. Staff includes Hulsman and Six Eagle Scouts.
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Hoy
New Mexico
White Mountains
Forest Service
Mescalero
Tularosa
Alsmogordo
Carrizzo
Corona
Melrose
Grady
Clovis
Texico
Bar Well
Portales
Blida
Troist
Sumner
Roswell
Dexter
Piuserman Lake Arthur
Artest Hope
Carlsbad
Minor Hulsman
Morehead
Arlesia
Red Eagle
Legion to Meet at Carlsbad This Year
At a recent American Legion executive committee meeting the annual state convention was planned to be held in Carlsbad. State Commander Jesus Baca and Col Bronson M. Cutting attended the Carlsbad post gathering Wednesday May 1. Carlsbad pledges to support a grand 1926 New Mexico convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion
Carlsbad
Jesus Baca
Bronson M. Cutting
N. M
Baccalaureate Sermon at Alamogordo High School
The commencement sermon for the Alamogordo field school graduates will be held in the High School Auditorium on Sunday May 16 at 11 00 am. Rev Kremmer of El Paso Texas will deliver the sermon. The service includes March Militaire Mrs Georgia Fulbright Invocation Dr Calvin A Duncan Girls Quartette Glidya Edgington Frances Stalcup Dorothy Tatum Helen Haynes Sermon Rev Kremmer El Paso Piano Solo Josephine Rodgers Benediction Rev Fulbright.
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Alamogordo Field School
Rev. Kremmer
el Paso
Texas
Georgia Fulbright
Calvin A. Duncan
Glidya Edgington
Frances Stalcup
Dorothy Tatum
Helen Haynes
Kremmer
Josephine Rodgers
Fulbright
Alamogordo High School Commencement May 20
Alamogordo High School seniors will hold commencement in the school auditorium on Thursday night May 20 at 8:00. The program includes March Militaire, salutatory by Josephine Rodgers, vocal solo by Mrs. C. R. Rattan, address by President A. O. Bowden, Minne Solo by Elizabeth Rousseau, valedictory by George McNew, diplomas and scholarships presented by Supt. J. W. Hayes, and a dismissal by Dr. Calvin A. Duncan. The class of 1926 lists 28 members with Basil Warnock as president and Josephine Rodgers as secretary and treasurer. colors pink and green, flower pink carnation, motto Labor Omnia Vincit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiss
Alamogordo High School
H. S. Auditorium
Mrs
Fulbright
W. C. Taggart
Josephine Rodgers
C. R. Rattan
A. O. Bowden State Teachers’ College
Silver City
Elizabeth Rousseau
George McNew
J. WH. Hayes
Calvin A. Duncan
Alamoverdo High School
Maurie Beam
John Beasley
Lee Curt
Kev Clements
Charles Crowe
Doulas Denny
Gladys Edgington
Jaine Havins
Helen Haynes
Delwit Hickson
Pearl Latham
Adeline Lawson
Tobin Lewis
Addie Loyd
Ruth Malphurs
Geo. MccNew
Sarah Mahill
Murph Muirhead
Ghidys Pendertruss
Lee Reaves
Myrtle Reynolds
Carl Rixsey
Lisabeth Rousseau
Blerbert Seamans
Ernest Smith
Basil Warnock
Harry Revis
Building and Loan Association praised for Las Cruces growth
An editorial lauds a Las Cruces Building and Loan Association as a community finance solution that pools savings to finance home building. It highlights immediate savings returns for workers, encourages thrift among youth, and argues local financing advances financial independence and better homes for Las Cruces residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande Marmer
Las Cruces
N.M
Building & Loan Association
Cououtey Las Cruces
Building & Lawn Association
Building and Loan Association
House Approves Plan to Build 2200 Army Airplanes
Washington DC May A bill to authorize a five year program to construct 2200 new airplanes for army aviation was passed by the House and sent to the Senate It also contemplates limited airships and balloons with a total cost estimated at about 175 million dollars Appropriations to be provided in separate bills Also a notice lists for sale an Underwood typewriter and four bee stands with contact at the Town office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Army Aviation
Tlouse
Senate
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R. B. Byrd
U.S. Navy
Victor
Scipio & Wilhelm
Bi Vona
Thelma Nease
Rogers Miss Dale
Dorothy McCrary
Booth Song
Trances Morgan
Spaulding
Fischer Dorothy McCrary
Martin Wilma Mercer
Merry Trumpeter
Morrison
Harold Lane
Mrs. Lane
Old Black Joe
Virgil
Chaves
Amunsden
Titsworth
Senate Prohibition
Meeting OF Womans Club
Scout News
Legion
Benancing
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