Construction bids set for NM School for the Blind building
Bids opened May 17 for a new auditorium and service building at the NM School for the Blind. Costs exceed 60 000 dollars with four units including general construction heating electrical and plumbing. Low bidders include Wickstrom for general work and Gem Electric for wiring. Construction to start soon amid possible reductions or postponements to fit appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Regents
N. M. School
C. W. Morgan
F. ©. Rolland
C. A. Baker
Roswell
Wm. Reilly
Carrizozo
A. Ardans
Encino
Simol
George Williamson
Lembke & Co
Albuquerque
N.M
Alfred Wickstrum
N. M
H. T. Poustord and Sons
el Paso
Texas
Cedar Rapids Const. Co
Dons
Thos. W. Hefflin
Artesia
E. F. Olds
Alamogordo
Greenwade & C
Roswell Plumbing & Heat, Co
Strumquist & Co
Lucas & Co
Elliott Engineering Co
Maliie Co
Mattice Plumbing Co
Dunn and Co
Gem Elec. Co
Wickstrom
Roswell P. & H. Co
Elliott Eng. Co
A. Wickstrom
Gem Elec, Co
Crowds Overrun New Mexico Show in California
Santa Fe New Mexico officials report the state exhibit has opened in Hollywood and draws heavy interest. Ladd Haystead of the Highway Service Bureau says crowds rush gates to glimpse the display, with Sears Roebuck arranging visits for over 100000 people over ten days. Local schools artists and writers are invited. five newspapers run large features and ads, signaling a surge in future tourist travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
N. M
New Mexico State
Hollywood
Ladd Haystead
Highway Service Bureau
Cois
Sears, Roebuck and Company
New Mexico
Haystead
Locals Note Excerpts From Alamogordo News Roundup
Alamogordo locals report visitors from California and Oklahoma and discuss dry conditions in New Mexico. Notables include Clyde Davis and Tom Keeney on vacation, W A Gage visiting from Pinon, and Norman Pierce from Tulsa studying with Sinclair Oil. Prehistoric site excavations near Dahlke home uncover a stone axe. College graduates listed from state colleges and University of New Mexico. Senator Moon to visit Alamogordo May 21 to discuss roads project. Mrs. Hudgens and Miss Margaret Hudgens visit from Kansas. music curricula changes noted. Chas Binder and wife plan return trip through Houston and Florida before resuming duties in Alamo schools.
Roussea u Hospital Notes and Local Surgeries
Five students from the N M School for the Blind had tonsillectomies before summer departure. Gweneth Clark had an appendectomy this week and is recovering well. E R Balch of Sweetwater Texas underwent ruptured appendix surgery last Saturday and is improving. Mrs Chas Randall of Virginia left after an appendectomy on Saturday. Mr Randall is with Adycaple Co at Highrolls Tires and Tubes vulcanized Clyde's Tire & Battery Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. M. School For the Blind
Gweneth Clark
E. R. Balch
Sweetwater
Texas
Chas, Randall
Virginia
Randall
Adycaple Co
Highrolls
Population rise in New Mexico's largest city Albuquerque
Albuquerque New Mexico May 17 population of Albuquerque is 26526 an increase of 1136 over the 1920 census of 15157 or 76 percent. The chamber of commerce which earlier said it would seek a recount if the figure did not reach 30000 had not decided today on any action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
N. M
Chamber of Commerce
Alamogordo Woman's Club Ends Season With Gifts
Alamogordo's Alamogordo Woman's Club held its final meeting of the year with hostesses Mrs F C Rolland Mrs Thomas O Connor Mrs Avery Neill and Mrs Walter Loggains. New officers elected include Mrs C W Morgan Mrs J A McRae Mrs Curtis Williams and Mrs Edgar Cadwallader. Harry Gottlieb of Ruidoso donated a framed White Sands picture and a White Mountain scene was purchased by the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Rolland
Thomas O'Connor
Avery Neill
Walter Loggains
Alamogordo
Senator Bratton Proposes Stamps for Caverns Monuments
Senator Bratton of New Mexico submitted views of Carlsbad Caverns Chaco national monument and Brandelier national monument to Postmaster General Brown asking adoption for a pictorial postage stamp series. The postmaster said he would consider the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senator Bratton
New Mexico
Brown
Carlsbad Caverns
Chaco National Monument
Brandelier National Monument
Generator trouble Come to Clyde's Battery and Tire Service
Clyde's Battery and Tire Service advertises repair and maintenance for generators and vehicle batteries. The shop highlights quick service, reasonable prices, and on site diagnostics for customers seeking backup power or automotive battery needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde’s
Clyde's
Viking Test Well Casing Recommended North of El Paso
El Paso Herald reports Viking Oil and Development Co 45 miles north of El Paso is cased after drilling 1017 feet in a test hole. Consulting geologist W F Cummins urged casing to avoid hazards in deeper drilling. The well reached the Cretaceous with fossiliferous limestone and shales. the log matches Cummins geological readings. Southwest Drilling Co operates the rotary rig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso Herald
Viing Oil & Development Company
el Paso
W. F. Cummiis
Prof. Cummins
Southwest Drilling Company
Woods Celebrate 50th Anniversary in Alamogordo
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Woods Sr mark fifty years of marriage in Alamogordo after moving from Texas in 1886 and 1898 respectively. The couple, among early pioneers, hosted a large gathering with four generations present, reflecting on town growth from barren plains to blooming villages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. W. H. Woods
San Antonio
Texas
W. H. Woods
Woods
Jas
Albert King
King
Herbert Woods
Chicago
W. O. (Loma) Albright
Phoenix
Claiborne
Alma) Nuckols
Claiborne Nuckols Jr
W. Db
Mary) Bryars
Carroll Woods
W. D. Bryars
Mrs Woods
Weed
Carlsbad
Mr. Woods
Col. Chas. B. Eddy
the Improvement Co
Crow Flat
Alamogordo
Fifty Years On God’s Highway Belle
Poem reflecting a lifelong union and faithfulness. The speaker fondly recalls shared joys and hardships with a partner, celebrates a long journey together, and expresses hope to continue side by side into eternity guided by faith.
Suttons Place La Luz Sold to Lowell Blevins
A deed this past week transfers the John Sutton farm at La Luz to Lowell Blevins who will take immediate possession. Mr. and Mrs. Blevins plan to reside there while the Suttons move to the Kendall property formerly occupied by Meg and Mrs Chas Sutton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Suttons Place
LA Luz
Lowell Blevins
la Lug Canyon
the & Oy
John Sutton
Mrs. Blevins
Mrs. Sutton
Kendall Property
Meg
Chas. Sutton
Setting Out Huckleberries in the Sacramentos
County Agent Leslie Eaty reports a Forestry Service shipment from Oregon of Truckleberry plants. The plan is to plant them near Highrolls and in Scott Able Canyon as a start, with future settings if they thrive. The species should spread by seeds and runners, though huckleberry is new to this region of New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Eatty
Forestry Service
Oregon
Highrolls
Scott Able Canyon
N. M
Milk-fed fryers and misc ads from local classifieds
Milk-fed fryers listed under G H Grant on Latac Road. Radiator leak repairs offered at Clyde's Battery and Tire Service. Refrigerator, 3-door, in good condition for sale via Mrs Josephine Dudley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Grant
Latac Road
Josephine Dudley
Taxation to be discussed at Rotary luncheons
Alamogordo Rotary Club luncheon featured George A Shipley discussing the tax situation. Dr. Evans urged focusing on taxation as the main theme for several weeks with assigned speakers. J L Canion promoted Alamogordo airplane manufacturing and announced a forthcoming meeting for interested parties. Miss Maurine Lewis serves as pianist, succeeding Geo A Shipley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamogordo
Maurine Lewis
Rotary
Geo. A. Shipley
Increase of power at station WDAH El Paso
Radio station WDAH will raise power from 100 to 250 watts after approval by the Federal Radio Commission in Washington. Installation begins soon and the plant will be operating at the new power within three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso Herald
WDAH
Federal Radio Commission
Washington, D.C
BE. Wilson
el Paso
Estranged Husband Kills Wife And Her Parents
Brownwood Texas May 16 Mrs Opal May Shield her father J D Shields 77 and his wife 73 were shot to death at Brookesmith 15 miles southwest of here. Joe Shield 35 estranged husband of Mrs Shield an oil field worker was arrested on three murder charges and held as a mob gathered near Brookesmith. The slain were Mrs Shields parents and sister of Mrs A L Dunn of Alamo Gordo visiting at the home when the tragedy occurred. Dr Dann left for Brookesmith on word of the killings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownwood
Tex
Opal May Shield
Brookesmitr
Here
M NH Denman
Brookesmith
A. L. Dunn
Alamogordo
Aubrey Lee
Dann
Dunns
Marriages Of Vera Lafferty and Harris in Carrizozo
Miss Vera Lafferty and J A Harris wed at Carrizozo on May 18. They plan to reside there then move to Tennessee. Mrs Harris visiting relatives in city this week. Llewellyn and Sampson wed in El Paso Alamogordo May 10. Bell and Edgeworth wed at Alamogordo May 16. Fox and Westbrook wed in Alamogordo May 15. Branham and Martin wed in Alamogordo May 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafppem TY -Harkris
Vera Lafferty
J A
Harry) Harris
Carrizozo
Tennessee
Mrs Harris
Lattertys
J. J Simpson
Taylor Cornwall Unite in Alamogordo Marriage
Misa Camelia P. Taylor and W. T. Cornwall of El Paso wed at Alamogordo on May 18 in a ceremony conducted by Justice Sanders.
Marriage Notices From Alamogordo Courthouse Ledger
Miss Nora L Howze of Tularosa and Seymour V Nester of Tularosa wed in Alamogordo on May 1 by Justice Sanders. Licenses issued May 12 to Ina bel Madrid Lopez and Frank B Torrez of Alamogordo on May 14 to Juana O Griego and Lorenzo Terrazos, both of Alamogordo, and May 16 to Elaterio B Madrid and R G Almenger, both of Alamogordo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora L. Howze
Talaroga
Seymour V. Nester
Tularosa
Alamogordo
Justice Sanders
Inabel Madrid Lopez
Frank 8. Torres
Juana O Griego
Lorenzo Terrazos
Alamoordo
Elaterio B. Madrid
R. G. Almenger
Bids Sought for Exterior Wood Work at Alamogordo Schools
The Alamogordo Board of Education invites sealed bids until 10 a m May 24 1946 for painting exterior woodwork of Alamogordo High School Central and Boat buildings. The district will supply standard paint. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education of
Alamogordo
New Mexico
Yeo Orders Drilling Tools To Alamogordo
State Engineer Herbert W. Yeo may move drilling tools from Tularosa to Alamogordo to start a new artesian well west of Tularosa. Harold Kersey, in charge, says casing is being installed and a test could show flows of 600 gallons per minute or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tularosa
Herbert W. Yeo
Western Water Works Co
Alamogordo
Harold Kersey
Yeo
Mr. Kersey
Alamo High School Senior Class Commencement Program
March Miss Hudgens Invocation Dy Duncan selections by Miss Duncan and Florine Pittman. Salutatory by Opal Haynes and Muriel Cowden. Address by Dr F M Denton of State University Albuquerque. Piano duet by Miss Duncan and Florine Pittman. Valedictory Mary Beasley. Presentation of Diplomas by Dr Evans. Benediction by Dr Duncan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Hudgens
Dy Duncan
Opal Haynes
Muriel Cowden
F. M. Denton
State University
Albuquerque
Miss Duncan
Florine Pittman
Mary Beasley
Evans
Duncan
Goldilocks Adventures At Alamogordo Schools
The Alamogordo high and second grade pupils under Miss Hudgens staged Goldilocks with a large cast led by Betty Lewis as Goldilocks. The performance featured multiple numbered acts, a toy orchestra, and dances eliciting strong audience applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamogordo
Miss Hudgens
Traveling Clinic Proposal for New Mexico Health Service
Dr George Luckett reports Commonwealth Foundation plans a traveling clinic in New Mexico to deliver nursing dental and medical care. The foundation has appropriated 47500 for public health and may seek nearly 20000 more to fund the clinic and staff including a physician dentist and purse. luckett welcomes the possible service expansion for state health needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
N. M
George Luckett
New Mexic Bureau of Public Health
New York
Commontwealth Foundation
New Mexico
Luckett
The
Commonwealth Foundation
Ancient campfire clues rewrite prehistory in Nevada cave
Campfire ashes discovered in Typeum cave southern Nevada point to early human habitation over 20 000 years ago, suggesting pre historic man lived in North America earlier than the 500 year estimate. Expedition head M K R Harrington relayed the finding to Dr Scherer. The charcoal ring in the layer with ground sloths marks a blaze by humans and dates beyond 20 000 years. Geologists place the Pleis t ocene at about 20 000 years ago. Also notes a Silver Tea for Montezuma College hosted by Baptist Ladies at Mrs J T Thomason's home on May 31, invitation from Mrs Laura Saunders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Calif
Ypeum
Nevada
Southwest Museum
M. KR. Harrington
Scherer
Montezuma College
J. T Thomason
Laura Saunders
Mrs J D Isaacks Dies at Las Cruces
Mrs Jefferson D Isaacks age 68 New Mexico pioneer died at her home after a five day illness. Born in Alabama she had lived in New Mexico since 1887. Survived by husband Jefferson D Isaacks two daughters Mrs Bliss Freeman and Mrs Frank Goodin and four sons Will Emmett Jesse and Ollie all of Las Cruces with 19 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
As Cruces
N. M
Jefferson D. Isaacks
New Mexico
Isaacks
Alabama
Bliss Freeman
Frank Goodin
Will
Emmett
Jesse
Ollie
Las Cruces
Alamogordo Masons Visit Carrizozo Farewell for S F Miller
A party of Alamogordo Masons including Rolland Sorenson Wolfinger Beasley Carr and Carrizozo members joined a farewell dinner Tuesday night for S F Miller who is leaving Carrizozo after nearly a quarter century to live in California. Miller was a charter member of the Alamogordo lodge and remained a member until moving to Carrizozo in 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. Rolland
Andy Sorenson
George Wolfinger
Clas Beasley
Tom Carr
Carrigozo
Carrizozo
S. F. Miller
Carrizezo
California
Mr. Miller
Almogorda
Senator Oliver M. Lee Recalls Early Alamogordo Days
Alamogordo correspondent reports Senator Lee spoke to the Alamogordo Woman's Club recalling the 1884 Tularosa basin arrival and solitude. He described campfire memories including Cherokee Bill and Billie the Kid, and hinted at burial notions in the Sierra Madre range during tribal clashes and Custer era conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamocordo
O. MA
Alamogordo Womeaus Club
Oliver M. Lee
Tularosa Basin
Alamoxgoruo
Mr. Lee
Cherokee Bill
Billie the Kid
Custer
Sierra Madre Mountains
Mexico
Marriage license granted after clerk questions age
A couple sought a marriage license in Otero County. County clerk Chas E Thomas questioned the bride who claimed to be eighteen but appeared younger. After confirming they had cohabited for about two years, the license was issued to prevent further trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
E. Thomas
Otero
Old Mexico
Graduation Exercises for N M School for the Blind
The N M School for the Blind holds graduation in Alamoverdo High School auditorium. May 11 8 00 pm features two high school graduates Rosalia Chavez Beulah Mank five Grade graduates Lola Abeyia tie Adams Eugenia Baca Kate Danley Andrea Leyba plus a piano tuning certificate for Milton Archulotta The program includes choir essays violin and orchestra with Judge H B Holt delivering the address and diplomas presented to graduates The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. M. School For the Blind
Alamoverdo
Rosalia Chavez
Beulah Mank
Lola Abeyia
Tie Adams
Eugenia Baca
Kate Danley
Andrea Leyba
Milton Archulotta
A Shock of a Collision and Insurance Offer
A station paragraph describes the shock of car collisions and paying for damage, then promotes Automobile Collision Insurance with a deductible feature. It invites readers to learn about coverage through The Menger Agency in Alamogordo New Mexico and mentions Clyde's Battery & Service for radiator leaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde
Menger
Alamogordo
New Mexico
Death of Dr John H Thompson Pioneer Physician of S W
Dr John H Thompson 78 a pioneer physician of El Paso and the southwest died in El Paso after a heart attack. Born 1852 in Greenfield Ohio he practiced in Mescalero El Paso and Cincinnati. He served on the El Paso medical board and led local medical groups while aiding the poor. He is survived by his widow Rebecca Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Thompson
New Mexico
Elaso
Mescalero
el Paso Herald
Thompson
Joan Itoward Thompson
el Paso
Southwest
Greenfield
Ohio
Lincoln
Ind
Stuay
Eiaso
South Fork
N. M
Emma Blazer
It Blazer
Miller
Cincinnati
el Paso County Medical Association
A. FP
A. M. Lodge
Tie
The
Eall
First Baptist Church
Aime
Assist
Rebecca Thompson
Hanapolis
Tax Commission Men to Visit Alamogordo June Tenth
State Tax Commission representatives J. J. Joerns and Geo. W. Ulrick will visit Alamogordo on Tuesday June 10 to review tax issues. They will meet at the Court House with sessions on budgets at 9:00 am appeals at 11:00 am and assessments at 1:30 pm. Taxpayers with complaints about recent assessments and rulings are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Joerns
Geo. W. Ulrick
State Tax Commission
Alamogordo
Santa Fe
Commission
New Mexico
Boards of Equaliation
Court House
Chile Calls Well Greatest Yet In New Mexico Oil Field
State Land Commissioner Austin Crile announced the Wisher Lowrie well, 12 miles south of Lovington, as the largest development in southeastern New Mexico since the initial oil discovery. The well yields commercial production from four new sand layers 1,000 feet deeper than predecessors, located in the northeast quadrant of Section 21, Township 18 South, Range 36 East, in the 60-cent area on the land office map.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisher-Lowrie
Lovington
New Mexico
Austin Db Crile
Fisher Lowrie
Land Office
Lighth Grade Commencement Exercises Program
High School auditorium hosts the May 25 1930 commencement at 10 00 am with Miss Hudgens Rev Ludlam and Mr Robertson on the program Dorothy McCrary and Margaret Shenfield perform The Dream of the Shepherds Marion Nagle delivers the prophecy Frances Morgan gives the valedictory and diplomas are presented by G B Robertson. A lost wrist watch in yellow gold case is reported between 6th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue with a reward offered at the News office or via Mrs W L Forrester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Hudgens
Ludlam
Anton Vadorinsk
Killen Strickland
Peggy Clack
Marion Nagle
Kon
W. D. Bryare
Jane
Dorothy McCrary
Margaret Shenfield
Frances Morgan
G. BP
Robertson
Ludl
Waltham
6Th Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
W. L. Forrester
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Alfred Wickstrom
Ar Hayins
Clyde Davis
Tom Keeney
W. A. Gage
Pinon
Herbert Seamans
Albuque
Norman Pierce
Tulsa
Okla
Sinclair Oi Co
Dahlke
Stanley Stubbs
State College
Fredde Lee Hradford
Don McKinley
George McNew
University of New Mexico
Adeline Lawson
Robert Palmer
University of Arizona
Josephine Rodgers
Sen. Moon
Artesian- Cloudcroft
W. L. Hudgens
W. K King
Altamont
Kans
Margaret Hudgens
Chas. Binder
Iinois
Houston
Binder
Florida
Alamo
Tire & Battery Service
Alamo Woman's Club
Sen
Bratton
Viking
God
Sacramentos
Sation
Fox Westbrook
Esther May Fox
Paul Westbrook
Branham
Martin
Pauline Branham
Edmund D. Martin
Howze
Neste
Alamo High School
Goldilockws Adventures
Goldilocks
Betty Lewis
Ruth Petty
Don Hight
Jackie Rathgaber
Dowihy
Callan
Herman Morris
Betty Jean Wick
Herschel Stanley
Dorothy Norton
Ted Johnson
Lonea
Clarence Morgan
Jean ‘Tweed
Raymond Smith
James Willian Cubs
Buddy Beacham
Raymond Montgomery
Hay Osborne
Jack Tweed
Jackie Keevney
Morley Lafferty
James Kees
Mack Goldsberry
Bob Doane
Ike Danley
Felix Flowers
Hiano
Marearet West
Winifred Smith
Betty Lewly
Viane
Marearet
Ellen Cooper
Mary Ann Neil
Toy Orchestra
Hudgen Twine
Audienes
Clint Enn
Momay
N.S. Pend
J.D. Isaacks
C. M. Lee
Woman's Club of the Giden Times
Phey
Gradplate Promon. M
POR Blind HiGht
Boruwsl
Maria Carreras
Meulah Mauk
Viano
Pollab Dance
Seharwenka
Virgil Garcia
H. B. Holt
Mirronette Haumann
S. W
Tax Commission
Chile
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