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Alamogordo News

Location

Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1948

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Dempsey Reviews Record From U S House Service

Ex Gov John J Dempsey candidate for U S Senator outlines six years as New Mexico representative He says he sponsored 104 measures and highlights major projects Soil Conservation canalization of the Rio Grande Conchas dam the Eleph ant Butte hydro electric plant funding highway 54 paving and federal buildings in Alamogordo Deming and Hot Springs He defends bid decisions and recalls federal construction efforts including post offices and offices saved for Alamogordo.

al- News John J. Dempsey U. S U.S. House of Representatives New Mexico Rio Grande Conchas Elephant Butte Askee Dempsey Tularosa Public Roads Administration PRA Armstrong & Armstrong Alamogordo Lincoln Forest Roswell Deming Hot Springs

Title Test Game Tonight As Leaders Meet

Rain postponed Tuesday softball action with Henrys facing Champions and Plaza meeting Brunells. Thursday night features a pivotal duel between league leaders Prestridge Lumbermen and Ryan Fields, while Tularosa backs its hurler Candelaria against the unbeaten visitors.

Henry's Plaza Brunell’s Prestridge Ryan Fields Tularosa Candelaria Stiles Prestridge Lumbermen Ovent Lumbermen RHE Men's Store Vann Bagwell Huff Sanchez

Ten Alamogordo Graduates Earn Special Honors

The Alamogordo High School 1948 class sees eight graduates named in the top ten percent of New Mexico. Betty Walcott receives the Daughters of the American Revolution Citizenship Award. Carita Wayne wins a special applied music and voice scholarship from State Teachers College Silver City. Quimby and Stevenson earn scholarships from Eastern New Mexico College Portales. Dunn and Britton earn scholarships from State Teachers College Silver City.

Alamogordo High School AHS Amo New Mexico Bill Quimby Jean Stevenson Bill Dunn June Britton Betty Chappell Bob Cook Mauaean McCracken Lloyd McClesky Daughters of American Revolution Betty Walcott Carita Wayne State Teachers College of Silver City Eastern New Mexico College Portales State ‘Teachers’ College

Students urged to obtain social security cards for summer work

Lane E Holt, manager of the El Paso social security office, urged student workers to secure social security account number cards before starting summer jobs. He noted many delays occurred because workers lacked cards, as 10 days are needed for duplicates. Duplicate cards are mailed free after filing an application at the local post office.

Lane E. Holt el Paso Social Security Office Holt Sean Social Security Administrat U. C. Court House Texas

Tiger Griders To Play Ten Games

Alamogordo High School’s Tiger football team will face ten opponents this fall. The schedule opens with Capitan on September 10 and includes Deming Santa Rosa and Hatech with games from September to October under new state athletic association rules limiting spring practice.

Alamogordo High School Tiger Tiger Field Capitan State Athletic Association Alamogordo Deming Santa Rosa Hatech

Paved Crossing Completed on Eighth Street

Downs and Llewellyn completed a paved route from Prestridge Mill to Pennsylvania Ave across Southern Pacific tracks on Eighth Street. The railroad bore some track prep costs. Prestridge Lumber Co funded the paving beyond mill. property owners paid for the section between Pennsylvania Ave and the tracks. The crossing width is 18 feet and extends to street width on both sides.

Southern Pacific Eighth St Downs & Llewellyn Prestridge Mill Pennsylvania Ave Prestridge Lumber Co 8Th St

Truman Plans Five Major Speeches During West Coast Tour

The White House announced President Truman will deliver five major speeches on a June train journey to the West Coast. Scheduled stops include Chicago June 4 on displaced persons, Omaha June 5, Seattle June 10 on hydro electric development and reclamation, Berkeley June 12 on foreign policy, and Los Angeles June 14 before the Los Angeles Press Club.

Washington White House Truman West Coast Chicago Omaha Seattle University of California At Berkeley Los Angeles

Unusual May Rain Spreads Across Alamogordo Region

A May rain event breaks a long drought with 0.81 inch at the S. P. Depot in Alamogordo Tuesday evening, lighter 0.61 inch at White Sands monument, and about 0.25 inch in Tularosa. Scattered showers persist in the Sacramento Mountains as forecasters predict a five day period of warm to cool temperatures and intermittent rain.

S. P Alamogordo White Sands Monument Tularosa Sacramento Mountains Forest Service U. S. Weather Bureau Alsuaquerane New Mexico Ctero County Mayhill

Alamogordo California Association Picnic Set for June 6

Mrs. Seba M. Winsett secretary of the Alamogordo-California Association announces the semi-annual picnic on Sunday June 6 at Houghton Park North Long Beach Cal. Alamogordoans visiting nearby are invited. Lunch at 12 30 with coffee and ice cream free.

Seba M. Winsett

Alamogordo Graduates Entertained During Commencement Week

Alamogordo high school graduates and peers enjoyed social events during commencement week. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Dunn hosted a Friday party with about 80 attendees, dancing, ice cream, cake, and a guest-book duty by Uel Lane. Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority hosted a Tea at the Community Center on Saturday for senior class members from Alamogordo, Tularosa, Cloudcroft, and Weed schools, with Mrs. Jessie Guillon presiding and Mrs. Irene Baird coordinating the event.

A. L. Dunn Alamogordo Cliss Uel Lane Bright Neil Quimby Tularosa Cloudcroft Weed Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority Otero County Jessie Guillon Tubarosa Irene Baird Oter

Audit Finds $106100 In Otero Hospital Funds Assets

Auditors James A. Clifford and John Dalton report Otero County Hospital Association holds $106,887.55 in assets with $71,611.55 cash on hand and $22,921 notes due. They note several tied items including a $2,000 hospital site and a $5,000 Lions Club related house pending transfer. Gerald Champion praised for leadership and contributions to the hospital project.

Otero County Hospital Association James A. Clifford John Dalton Hospital Association Mose C. Cauthen Otero County Hospital Otero County Mah O. G. Cady Tularosa Gerald D. Champion R. D. Champion Alamogordo la Luz Royal Typewriter Co Thomas Fortune Ryan I Three Rivers Gerald Champion

New Chaplain Arrives at Holloman Base

Protestant Base Chapel welcomes Captain Prentiss O. Penticoff and his wife and daughter to Holloman Air Force Base on May 15. A son of Rey and Mrs. O. C. Penticoff of Caro Michigan, he is a graduate of Illinois Wesleyan and Garrett Biblical Institute with Chicago Theological Seminary postgraduate work. He began Army chaplain duties in 1942, served with the 416th Bomb Group in Europe and the South Pacific, and prior to service ministered in Towanda and Keithsburg Illinois. The Illinois Methodist Conference member joins Holloman for a pleasant stay.

Holoman Air Force Base Prentiss O. Penticoff Holloman Air Force Base Penticoff Rey O. C. Penticoff Caro Michigan Tlinois Wesleyan Garret Biblcal Institute Chicago Theological Seminary

Pamphlets Sought by Chicago Bureau On White Sands

The Alamogordo News reports a request from the Chicago Tribune Tourist Bureau for 50 copies of Richards Origin and Formation of the White Sands pamphlet. With only 600 copies printed, a reprint may be needed soon. the pamphlet is praised as a clear exposition by a noted western geologist.

Alamogordo Chicago Tribune Tourist Bureau Tribune

Fire at Holloman Base Damages 80000 in Lab Equipment

An investigating board met Wednesday to determine the cause of a fire at Holloman Base Electronics and Upper Air Research Development Laboratory. The blaze began about 11 p.m. Tuesday and caused about 80000 in damage to office and laboratory equipment. Firemen fought the flames until about 2 a.m. Wednesday.

Electronics and Upper Air Research Development Laboratory Holoman Bi Dixon

Brannan Named to Succeed Anderson as Secretary

President Truman nominates Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Charles F. Brannan to replace Clinton P. Anderson who left the cabinet to pursue the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination from New Mexico. Brannan, 44, has served as assistant secretary since June 1944 and is a Denver native.

Washington Preident Truman Today Charles F. Brannan Clinton P Anderson Anderson U.S New Mexico Brannan Denver Colo

Qualifications lowered for stenographers at Holloman base

The U S Civil Service Commission has lowered stenographer exam requirements due to increased demand for stenographers. Several openings exist at Holloman Air Base. Interested applicants may contact J A McRae at the Alamogordo Post Office, secretary of the board of U S Civil Service Examiners.

U. S. Civil Service Comision Holloman Air Base J. A. McRae Alamogordo

Old Age and Survivors Insurance Fund Balance Report

The March 15 1948 statement shows February 20 1948 fund balance at 10 979 097 641 96 dollars. The fund pays social security percentages including one percent from employer and employee of each salary. no state breakdown is provided.

U. 8. Treasury

Death of Lewis N. Robinson Claims Life in College Addition

Lewis Napoleon Robinson 76 died suddenly at his home in College Addition on May 20. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Leadingh Haus Mullins Chapel with Rev. Grant officiating. Born March 23, 1872 in Sulphur Springs Texas, he married Amanda Hobaugh in 1893 and had 11 children, eight surviving along with 24 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Surviving relatives include widow, eight children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. sons Joe Claude Ora Robinson Alamogordo Frank Robinson California Mrs. Gordon Wimsatt Cloudcroft Jim Robinson Oregon Dan Robinson California West Robinson Oregon.

Lewis N. Robinson College Addition Leadinghnaus-Mullins Rev Grant The Assembly of God Lewis Napoleon Revinson Sulphur Springs Texas Amanda Hobaugh Carroll County Robinson Stone County Missouri New Mexico Alamogordo Joe Claude Ora Robinson Frank Robinson California Gordon Wimsatt Cloudcroft Jim Robinson Oregon Dan Robinson West Robinson

Silver Dollars Circulating At Holoman AFB

Silver dollars to be paid to military personnel at Holoman Air Force Base on May 3 will total 1500 dollars. The Public Relations Office explains the special issue demonstrates how soldier pay circulates in local trade areas.

Holoman Air Force Base Office of Public Relations

New Mexico Farm Real Estate Values Rise Sharply

New Mexico farm real estate values on March 11, 1948, were 125 percent higher than the 1935-39 period, with U S Department of Agriculture data noting U S land values up eight percent in the last year and seven percent nationally. Mortgage debt in New Mexico grew 1.2 percent from 1940 to 1947 while national mortgage debt fell 27.5 percent.

New Mexico U. S. Department of Agriculture U. S Sunshine J. Z. Rowe Rowe

Chavez Bill Would Anticipate Big Road Work

Washington May 5 Special total of 8 276 000 would be available to New Mexico for highway and road work in 24 months if Congress enacts the bill by Senator Dennis Chavez to extend the Federal Aid Road Law for two years. The measure would speed forest, road and trail development in the west and allow early work on Carlsbad Caverns and Bandolier National Monument in New Mexico while maintaining high highway construction levels.

Washington New Mexico Congress Dennis Chavez Mex Chavez National Forest Carlsbad Caverns Bandolier National Monument Chaves Senate Committee On Public Works Buder Bureau Public Roads Administration House of Representatives Reed West House

Clinton Anderson Guest of M R Prestridge During Campaign Visit

Clinton P. Anderson of Albuquerque former Secretary of Agriculture and 1960s party candidate for senator was a house guest of Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Prestridge over the weekend. Prestridge hosted a stag dinner at Coronado Lodge Saturday night with about 25 guests in attendance.

Clint Anderson M. R. Prestridge Clinton P. Anderson Albuquerque Prestridge Mr. Anderson Mr. Prestridge Coronado Lodge

Lions Conclave Delegates Return From Taos Meet

Mr and Mrs Harold Cividum and Mr and Mrs Rolla Buck left Pri day for Taos to represent Alamogordo Lions at the New Mexico Lions Clubs state convention. They are returning today Wednesday.

LIONS Harold Cividum Rolla Buck Priday Taos Alamogordo

Public Talk On Closed Shop Amendment Here In NM

A non partisan public discussion on the proposed constitutional amendment to outlaw the closed shop in New Mexico will be held at the Community Center on Friday May 28 at 8 p m The Labor Political Education committee sponsors the event Speakers include Earl J McDonald Santa Fe and Charles Parcell secretary of the Council of Carpenters Other versed speakers will be invited Local committees organizing the program include R E Walton Reginald Smith and J H Faulk enberry Veterans groups chambers of commerce Lions and Rotary clubs educational and women organizations are circulating notices

New Mexico Labor Political Education Committee Earl J. McDonald Santa Fe State Federation of Labor Charles Parcell Council of Carpenters Veterans’ Organizations Chamber of Commerce Lions and Rotary Clubs R. E. Walton Reginald Smith J. H. Faulkenberry

Holloman Sweeps Baseball Series At White Sands

Holloman Air Force Base dominates White Sands Prov ing Grounds sweeping a two game set 16 to 6 and 23 to 9 Led by Marty Mehall the team belted a grand slam and three homers across the twin bill Connie Culbreath allowed 12 hits for the opener Rusty Means earned his second win in relief or start status for Holloman AFB with two decisive performances as the series moved to a fifth win in six outings for Holloman AFB

Holloman Air Force Base Marty” Mehall Holloman Afb White Sands Proving Grounds Mehall Holloman Connie Culbreath Rusty” Means Rhe Holloman White Sands

Alamo Boy H U Graduate Class of 1948

Ishmael Ortega of Alamogordo, from Highlands University Las Vegas NM, will graduate in the Class of 1948 at commencement exercises on May 20. Ortega is a chemistry major with business administration, history and music minors and serves as vice president of Kappa Sigma Kappa, student senate representative, and member of the chemistry club band and saxophone quartet.

Las Vegas N. Mex Ishmael Ortega Highlands University Alamogordo Ortega Kappa Sigma Kappa Fraternity

Bond Money Enroute Here

Governor Mabry approved the purchase of Alamogordo’s 500000 water bonds. The state treasurer will mail the bonds and $900 accrued interest to the city. Funds at par 2.65 percent will buy about 200000 in pipe from La Luz Canyon and pay contractors for piping. Bids open June 2 at the Town office with several bidders visiting.

Thomas J. Mabry State Board of Finance Alamogordo E. D. McKinley R. R. Rodgers

Indian Woman Killed By Car Near Tularosa

Winnie Bigrope 47 of Mescalero died after being struck by a car driven by Melvin Coe Nogal and accompanied by William Hall Carni vo re. The accident occurred about 10 p m Saturday on the highway a mile north of Tularosa. Funeral services were held at 11 a m May 24 at the Mescalero Protestant church with burial in Mescalero Cemetery.

Winnie Bigrope Mescalero Tularosa Melvin Coe Nogal William Hall Carnivore Peter Bigrope Carrizo Springs Latham Prince Gazuma

Two Alamogordo Girls Earn State Trip

Miss Nannette Orr and Miss Nancy Simms juniors at Alamogordo High School were chosen to represent the school at the Girls State Session at Highlands University Las Vegas. The five day event, sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary, teaches government through practice. Local groups cover all expenses. Governor Minbry spoke to attendees among sixty four high schools represented.

Nannette Orr Nancy Simms Alamogordo High School Alamogordo

Schedule adopted on grazing rents in Section 15 lands

Washington May 23 The Bureau of Land Management set a uniform rent schedule for Section 15 grazing lands outside Federal districts and eliminated the $5 filing fee for small or scattered tracts. Rates range from one tenth of a cent to 44 cents per acre depending on forage quality.

Washington Bureau of Land Management Bureau Arizona New Mexico

Students Home From Loretto Academy

Misses Carol Shipley and Marylyn Edgington, students at Loretto Academy, BH Paw, will return home tomorrow Thursday for the same vacation period.

Carol Shipley Marilyn Edgington Loretto Academy

Tally Dude Barn Opens Friday at Clouderof

Mr and Mrs George Tally prepare to open Tally Barn at Clouderof on May 28 offering a summer program with horseback riding guests chicken fries chuck wagon suppers bay rides and visits to ran branding corrals

Tally Dude George Tally Clouderof

Return of Mrs. Jack Denney from Texas visit

Mrs. Jack Denney, Sr. returned Tuesday from a three weeks visit with relatives in East Texas.

Texas Jack Denney, Sr

Snyder Visits Sister in Independence Last Week

Rep. Floyd L. Snyder of Independence Missouri traveled to visit his sister Alia Smith last week, detailing a family gathering in a local report.

Independence Floyd L. Snyder Alia Smith

O. O. F. Plans Play Ground at Alamogordo Hall

Members of Alamogordo Lodge No. 25 I O O F authorize a committee to establish a playground behind the hall on Virginia Ave for children under 12 with equipment. The lodge also plans to keep the Odd Fellows hall open during fair week as a rest resort for mothers with children.

Alamogordo Lodge No. 25 Virginia Ave Wayne Johnson James Joy Bruce Flaber Odd Fellows Hall

Visit to Relatives Spanning Three States

Mrs. Jesse F. Watson and her son John left Saturday to visit relatives in Memphis Tennessee and Carrollton Mississippi. They were accompanied to Mountain Home Arkansas by Mrs. Lucile Rogers and daughters and Miss Eleanor Edeington. They will spend two weeks with Mrs. Rogers sister and brother-in-law Mr and Mrs Steve Byham formerly of Alamogordo.

Jesse F. Watson John Memphis Tenn Carroltown Miss Mountain Home Ark Lucile Rogers Eleanor Edeington

Hills Visit Family Weary From Weekend in California

Mr and Mrs Charles Hill Sr of Porterville California with daughter Mrs Roy Porter and her husband from Tolleson Arizona visited Mr and Mrs Hill s daughter Mrs Herbert McNatt and husband and family over a weekend The Hills were accompanied back to Porterville by their son Delbert who has been here for several weeks.

California Charles Hill Porterville Calif Roy Porter Toleson, Ariz

Return to Roswell families depart for home

Mrs Randy Reese and her young son left Friday for Roswell. They were accompanied by nephews Barry and Jerry Louder who will visit there briefly.

Roswell Randy Reese Little Son Barry Jerry Louder

El Pasoans Visit Here by Beall Family

Mrs. Lebron Beall and her two young sons traveled from El Paso to spend several weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Howard Beacham and other relatives.

sizable Alamogordo group hosts Cloudcroft supper party

A large group from Alamogordo attended a Cloudcroft Sunday evening gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Illy Daniels. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Daniels Mr. and Mrs. Chris Braunstein of Mountain Park and Mr. and Mrs. Dale Dodds of Tularosa. About eight guests attended.

Cloudcroft Alamogordo Illy Daniels Daniels Chris Braunstein Mountain Park Dale Dodds Tularosa

Annual NFIP Meeting in Otero County

The annual meeting of the Otero County Chapter NFIP will be held at 2 p m on June 5 1949 at the office of Mrs George Shipley chairman 1005 New York Ave Annual reports will be submitted and officers elected for 1948 1949 All those interested in NFIP work are urged to attend.

Otero County National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis, Inc George Shipley New York Ave NFIP

Merchants Prepare for Hurley Trip in Semi Pro Clash

Merchants baseball team heads to Hurley New Mexico to face the strong Hurley Miners in a Western playday. Hurley is considered among the best in the region, with last season’s runners up in the southwestern semi pro tournament.

Merchants Hurley New Mexico Tony Lama el Paso Dudley Field el Paso Sporting Goods

Methodist Pastors Reassigned at New Mexico Conference

The New Mexico Annual Conference of the Methodist Church met at First Methodist Church in Clovis from May 19 to 23. Rev. Jesse F. Watson returned as Grace Church pastor. J L Lawson to Tularosa. Rev H L Graves to Ruido so. Rev F J Johnston to Capitan. Rev Howard Pitts moves to supernumerary due to health. Carrizozo appointment to be announced later. Bishop W Angie Smith presided with guests from Pittsburgh and New Delhi areas and Dr James R Houghton of Boston University aiding with music.

New Mexico The Methodist Organization First Methodist Clovis Jesse F. Watson Grace Methodist Church J. L. Lawson Carrizozo W. Angie Smith James Straughn Pittsburgh J. W. Pickett New Delhi India Methodist Church Jas. R. Houghton Boston University Watson

Pioneering Alamogordo Resident H Frank Danley Dies in Las Vegas NM

H Frank Danley long time Alamogordo resident and mining stockman died May 13 1948 in a Las Vegas NM hospital. Funeral services were held at Johnson Memorial Mortuary Las Vegas with Rev L M Farrer officiating. Interment followed at Odd Fellows Cemetery. Survived by two sons Frank Jr and Claude and three daughters Mrs Mark Danley Mrs Alton Daugherty and Mrs Floyd Brunson all of Alamogordo.

Frank Danley Las Vegas New Mexico H. Frank Danley Alamogordo Johnson Memorial L. M. Farrer Church of Christ M. R. Seamon Clyde Turer W. S. Carrington D. A. Thompson Alton Daugherty Vernon Thompson Odd Fellows Mr. Danley Miles County Texas Sacramentos Frank, Jr Claude Mark Danley Floyd Brunson

Mr Corey Improves After Hip Injury at Providence

W. A. Corey custodian of Alameda Park, who fell three weeks ago and broke his right hip, underwent surgery at Providence hospital on Monday. Surgeons spliced the bone with a pin. He is reported recovering satisfactorily and is expected to return home Sunday.

MR. Corey W. A. Corey Alameda Park Providence Hospital Kepaso

Weekend at Green Tree with Bays Family

Janie Louder Gail Judy Ann and Herbert Bays spent the weekend at Green Tree with the Bays family grandmother Mrs Morrison at their cabin in Ruidoso.

Ruidoso Janie Louder Gail Judy Ann Herbert Bays Green ‘Tree Bays Mrs. Morrison

Alamogordo Board Seeks Bids for Town Property

The Board of Trustees of Alamogordo New Mexico invites sealed bids for the town property at 815 Pennsylvania site of the present town shops. Bids require a five percent certified check and must be received before 5 p m June 10 at the office. The board may reject any or all bids. Esther Agnew Clerk-Treasurer.

Board of Trustees Alamogordo New Mexico Pennsylvania Esther Agnew Treasuree

Appreciation Note to Fire Department

In appreciation to the fire department and others assisting for their prompt action and zealous work in arresting the fire which threw total destruction of my home Mrs. Mary Gilbert

Fire Department Mary Gilbert

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