Poppy Day Proclaimed in Alamogordo by Mayor Hendrix
On Saturday May 27 1944 Alamogordo Mayor L A Hendrix issued a proclamation designating Poppy Day. Citizens were urged to wear memorial poppies in honor of local men who sacrificed their lives in World War II. The document frames the observance as a tribute to their service and sacrifice.
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Alamogordo
L. A. Hendrix
United States of America
American Legion
I. L. A. Hendrix
Amca
Mauldin on Mount Vesuvius Eruption Abridged Letter
Theat Bill Mauldin describes watching Vesuvius up close in a vivid excerpt to his family. He notes lava fifty feet high and a half mile wide, a dog trapped by the flow, and townspeople fleeing as the volcano belches and crawls, while reflecting on human attempts to deflect fate.
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Theat
Bill Mauldin
Mt. Vesuvius
M. P
Vesuvius
Pompeii
Alamogordo Seeks Names of World War II Philippine Service Members
The Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce and Eddy County News seek every local man who served in the Philippines during World War II, alive or missing, plus next of kin. They request photos letters and articles and will feature NM units 20th CA and 200th CA with Bataan Relief cooperation.
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Alamogordo
Bataan
Eddy County News
Griffin
Roesslers Learn Son is Prisoner of War in Tokyo Camp
The Roesslers, awaiting news from Norbert Roessler of the ill fated 200th CAAA in the Philippines, hear his radio message from Camp 2 in Tokyo. The message, received by R. P. Read of Hopkins Minnesota, says Norbert is with a companion in camp, and they are well and have letters and a package from home. The family had not heard from him since September last year.
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Roesslers
Norbert
CAAA
Philippins
Tokyo
Japan
R. P. Read
Hopkins, Minn
Kwesslers
Services Today For George W Sherrod
Funeral services for George Washington Sherrod 60 were led by Rev Sloan at the Geren Leadinghaus Chapel. Burial is at Mount Vista Cemetery. He died suddenly Wednesday about noon at the Officers Club of the Alamogordo Air Base where he had served as cashier. A daughter Mrs Angraman and another daughter Mrs Anderson of El Paso are among relatives.
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George Washington Sherrod
Sloan
Geren-Leadinghaus
Mount Vista Cemetery
Sherrod
Alamogordo Air Base
Angraman
Anderson
el Paso
Texas
Alamogordo
Red Cross Otero Chapter Meets May 26 For Home Nursing Course
Important meeting of the Otero County American Red Cross set for Friday May 26 at 8 p m in the town office. An instructor from Area Headquarters may be secured to teach a Home Nursing course to help women carry out doctors orders and care for the sick at home. All are urged to attend to start classes.
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Otero Co
The
American Red Cross
Otero County
Mrs. Given Found Dead in Alamogordo Home
Mrs. Joe Given was found dead at her Alamogordo home by her sister Miss Lula Hesker. She had been in poor health and died during the night. Survived by husband Joe Given two sons Roy and Oliver a brother Vernon Hesker and several sisters. Funeral arrangements pending interment to local cemetery.
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Joe Given
Lula Hesker
Mrs. Given
Otero County
Cloudcroft
Alamogordo
M. R. Prestridge Lumber Co
Roy
Oliver
Fort Bliss
Vernon Hesker
Columbus
N. M
Rose Boren
Ida Lucas
Aizona
Annie Brantley
Roswell
Weed School District Cleared of Bond Debt
The Weed New Mexico school district announces retirement of the last $500 bond, issued June 1, 1920, settling the bonded debt. Treasurer J E Seay states future receipts fund school upkeep.
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Weed
N. M
J. E. Seay
Otero County
New Mexico
The Common Defense: Conservatism and Liberalism Aligned
The text argues for a blended political stance, affirming belief in God and religious institutions, family integrity, private property, and democratic government while embracing liberal principles that expand moral standards, strengthen homes, broaden democracy, and apply enduring values to new generations.
Associate Regional Supervisor Visits USO
Mr. E. C. Nicodemus associate regional supervisor visited the Alamogordo USO Club on May 17 and 18. He met the USO Council and staff, studied the renovated Colored USO, and commended the council and VSO for their cooperation and service to servicemen and families.
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E. C. Nicodemus
YMCA
Alamogordo
USO Club
USO Council
USO
Nicodemus
Council
VSO
Letter From Fr Flaherty From Alamogordo Air Base
Father Maurice G Flaherty S J writes from the Alamogordo area thanking Father Francis Flaherty of Tularosa for kindness and prayers. He notes the war’s critical state and his sudden move by telephone orders. He hopes to visit later and asks prayers for their labors.
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Francis
Tularosa
Maurice G. Flaherty
Alamogordo Air Base
Alamogordo
Father
Famed Navy Squadron Returns From Pacific Mission
The Navy medium bomber squadron led by Lt. Comdr. Murray Hanson of Alamogordo New Mexico has returned to Alameda after a string of South Pacific missions with two lives and one plane lost. The unit attacked Massawa Bay 75 miles from Rabaul destroying a dam troop installations stores and allies rescued 25 flyers from in shore waters under enemy fire.
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Alameda
Calif
Ander
Masawa Bay
New Britain
Navy
Murray Hanson
Almigordu
N. M
United States
Naval Wr Station
South Pacific
Hanson
Massawa Bay
Rabaul
Mescalero Supt Holtz and McCord Visit Albuquerque Weekend
Mescalero superintendent R D Holtz and T T Mc Cord spent the weekend in Albuquerque. Local notes mention social events at the Mescalero Woman's Club and various visits with friends and relatives around Mescalero and nearby towns.
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Supt
R. D. Holtz and
T. T. McCord
Albuquerque
Alamogordo Citizens Push Rent Fairness Amid Army Tensions
Alamogordo residents urge cooperation with a new Army rent administrator after criticism over barracks rents. The Chamber of Commerce thanks supporters after bereavement and highlights local arts and crafts at Bruns General Hospital with Pfc. Wm. H. Roberts from Alamogordo carving wood.
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Army Signal Corps
Bruns General Hospital
Santa Fe
N. M
Wm. H. Roberts
Alamogordo
Laboratory of
Anthropology
State Guard Company May Be Organize Here
Col J R Guild executive officer of the Adjutant General's Office Santa Fe and Capt Rex Rankin of the 8th Service Command Dallas talked Tuesday evening about organizing a state guard company. Citizens from several organizations attended as the survey of possibilities continues with reports expected later.
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J. R. Guild
Adjutant General's Office
Santa Fe
Rex Rankin
8Th Service Command
Dallas
Col. Guild
Capt. Rankin
State Guard
Death claims mother of seven children in New Mexico
Mrs. B. T. James aged 33 died Saturday morning at Rousseau Hospital after a brief illness. The family lived at the Owen Prather Ranch on the Mesa south of Alamogordo and were brought to Alamogordo for treatment. Funeral services were held at the G. A. Chapel with Rev. Kynam of Tularosa officiating. Interment followed at Mount Viste cemetery. She is survived by seven children six daughters and one son husband four sisters and two brothers. The daughters are Rena Fay Juanita Laynell Ethel Carolyn Ramona Darlene Joy May Ila June. son Kenny Ray. The family had resided in this area since 1934, former residence in the Pinon section.
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B. T. James
Rousseau Hospital
Owen Prather
Mesa
Alamogordo
James
Lost
Kynam
Tularosa
Mount Viste
Rena Fay
Juanita Laynell
Ethel Carolyn
Ramona Darlene
Joy May
Ila June
Kenny Ray
Pinon
Alamogordo Past Ten Years Ago Highlights
Ten years ago local notes include the Sacramento Mountain Singing Convention to meet at Muay Hill on Sunday June 10. Camp FITN left for Medicine Bow Wyoming CCC Camp Jett for Big T fore st. Hail damaged the La Lux fruit crop. Mrs. James Blakely visited from El Paso. Dr. and Mrs. L R Gaddis returned from San Marcos Texas where their son Bill joined the graduation class.
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Alamogordo News
Sacramento Mountain Singing Convention
Muayhill
Ccc
Medicine Bow
Wyo
Jett
Big Torn Forest
Wyoming
L. R. Gaddis
San Marcos
Texas
San Marcos Academy
Bill
Hospital Notes Births and discharges update local visitors
Born to Sergeant and Mrs H F Griffeth on May 20 a fourth son named Douglas Lee. Bertha Chamberlain matron at the New Mexico School for the Blind admitted for surgical treatment May 28 and to be released today. Jackie Lee daughter of Mr and Mrs Vincent Lee returned home Sunday much improved. Mrs John C Arnold of Tularosa dismissed from hospital Wednesday much improved.
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H. F. Griffeth
Douglas Lee
Bertha Chamberlain
N. M. School For the Blind
Jackie Lee
Vincent Lee
John C. Arnold
Tularosa
Jane Clayton Aojournal Photo Shows Aspiring Star
Jane Clayton an Otero County girl shown with trophies from entertaining soldiers in the Aleutians and Brazil prepares for a significant role in a new film with Wallace Beery. Her prized souvenir is a snorter bill roll and she is making a fine record as a motion picture star.
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Albuquerque Journal
Jane Clayton
Aleutians
Brazil
Hollywood
Wallace Beery
Jane
Otero County
What Price Control Did in World War I
Examines inflation and price controls in the First World War with contrasts to World War II. Notes sugar purchasing power and lists local stores displaying price comparisons and consumer experiences under wartime controls.
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Handy Grocery
Dale's Pigely Wiggly
Safeway
Groom Brothers
Service
Death of Aubrey Tipton Former Resident Here
Aubrey Tipton aged 46 formerly of Alamonardo died at his home in San Luis Obispo California on Sunday May 21st after a brief illness. He was the youngest son of Mr and Mrs R S Tipton former county superintendent and teacher. He worked with the Santa Fe Railroad in northern New Mexico and more recently with Southern Pacific in California. The body was moved to Soledad where his parents live. He is survived by his widow a brother Everett Tipton of the Los Angeles Examiner and a sister Mrs Opal McEwan of Palo Alto California.
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Aubrey Tipton
Alamonardo
San Luis Obispo
Cal
WN. Turner
Hie
Aubrey
R. S. Tipton
Southern Pacific
California
Soledad
Calif
Everett Tipton
The
Los Angeles Examiner
Wid
Opal McEwan
Palo Alto
Alamogordo Roc ing Club to Hold Sunday Horse Races
Alamogordo Roc ing Club announces six or eight matched races at the race track next Sunday May 1 with a 2 30 p m start. Participating nags include Guard e Shake aw Way Governor Goods Nassa Tommy Bueno Amigo and others. Gate and public address system will operate with A L Dunn as announcer. Admission 50 cents adults 25 cents children and military.
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Alamogordo
A. L. Dunn
Local Navy sailor Joe Barela returns home on leave
Joe Barela Machinist Mate 2/c arrives home for a thirty day leave after sailing from the States in April 1942 and serving in submarines in the Southwest Pacific. He is the son of Mr and Mrs B Barela longtime Alamogordo residents.
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Joe Barela
Joe
Southwest Pacific
B. Barela
Alamogordo
Alamo Hopers Club Hosts May Pig Barbecue
Sunday evening May 21 the Alamo Hopers Club and guests enjoyed a fine pig barbecue at Posey residence. The pig came from Black and was prepared by colored boys from the Alamo Steam Laundry. Other foods were supplied by club members.
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Alamo Hopers
Posey
Black
Alamo
War Department confirms Jerry Leve prisoner in Germany
The War Department confirms Jerry Leve, reported missing on a bombing expedition weeks ago, is a prisoner of war in Germany. His wife in Jersey City had earlier heard of a perfect belly landing and hopeful news from pilots. Jerry left Alamogordo with his squadron about February 10.
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C. W. Morgan
Jerry Leve
Jersey City
N. J
War Department
Germany
War Dept
Jerry
C. W. Morgran
Social News: Eastern Star Hosts Mason Lodge Party
Eastern Star Chapter No. 11 entertained Mason Lodge members at the Masonic hall on Wednesday. A musical program featured a Marjorie Lane solo and a Rainbow Girl vocal number, with Mr. Newman and Mrs. Olive McNatt singing and Mrs. Mayne Tweed on piano. After cards and dominoes, refreshments of sandwiches, cake and coffee were served.
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Eastern Star Chapter No. 11
Masonic Lodge
Masonic Hall
Marjorie Lane
Newman
Olive McNatt
Mayne Tweed
Organizing For The Fifth War Bond Drive
Preparations begin for the Fifth War Bond drive running from June 12 to July 8. Otero county sets a $375,000 county quota with $158,000 for the E bond denom. The drive notes a 275% of the first drive and is $95,009 above Drive No 4. Mose Cauthen county director and Fritz Heilbronn county chairman lead organization.
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Otero
Mose Carthen
Fritz Fellbronn
Fice
Messers Will Prestriege
Frits Heilbronn
Andrew Hendrix
Mose Cauthen
Las Cruces
Memorial Day Observance in Alamogordo May 30
Memorial Day will be observed in Alamogordo on Tuesday May 30 with stores closing voluntarily. The Alamogordo Air Base and base band color guard firing squad and color party will parade on Pennsylvania and New York Avenues followed by a band concert at the high school auditorium. Memorial Day program to include colors call to service national anthem invocation and various musical and ceremonial elements ending with cemetery services and graveside decorations.
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Alamogordo
Chamber of Commerce
Alamogordo Air Base
Pennsylvania
New York
H. Ss. Auditorium
Rey Lacy Simms
Mr. Orr
Ralph H Finn
Army Air Base
AAB Orchestra
J. F Iankell
God Bless America
Elkins
Eastern Sta banquet honors Grand Worthy Matron visit
A large East Side chapter turnout attended Friday night as Grand Worthy Matron Francesa Pino of Gallu made her official visit. Grand Conductress Vallie Sharp of Tucumcari joined as a guest with a program of vocal and violin performances and a reading. Initiations occurred for Mrs. M Natt and Mrs. Celia Quimby with other visitors noted. White Leghorn chicks advertised by G H Grant of Luz Road.
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Sta
Ma’ Ron
Francesa Pino
Gallu
Vallie Sharp
Tucumcari
Grand Lodge
Sam McNatt
Stonewall Brandon
W. T. Speight
M Natt
Celia Quimby Wer
R. BD. Champion
Dale Dodds
P. S. Kirk
Tularosa
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Perrible
MT. Vesutvis
Moth
George W. Sherrod
Weed School Distact
William C. Kernan
Christian Institute For American Democracy
New York City
N. Y
Liberal
FR. Flaherty
Pacific
Mescalero
R. S. Pinkerton
Small
Stanley
J. H McNatt
Peter van Its
Martha Dorame
St. Joseph's Hospital
Mrs
Frank Dorame
Champ Magruder
Ralph
PO Alamogordo
Washington
Chamber of Commerce of
Bennie T. James
Silas Barrett
A. A. James
George James
A. R. James
Frank Renolds
Wayland Caulkins
Clyde Wright
Ira Wheeler
Irma Wheeler
la Lux
James Blakely
Anna Simms
Mrs. C. KE. Agnews
Colorado
Effie Lacy
Mountain Park
Joe Wofford
Silver Springs Canyon
Tularosaki
Whitacre
State Medical Association
G. V Clayton
J. Hi
Me Natt
Matt Gilmore
Ollie Jackson
Karl D. Kelley
Kuidoso
Ropers' Club
Herbert Callaway
Rosalio Nogales
J. K. Carroll
Corner Cafe
Order of the Eastern Star
Deccas Lava
Legionnaires
Americana Legion Boy Scouts
Mount Vista
Ord
Charle Greenwood
Eastern Star Banquet
G. HL. Grant
Luz Road
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