Lobbying on Capitol Hill in First Quarter 1947
In early 1947 about 124 organizations spent nearly a million dollars lobbying the 80th Congress on various issues. The Committee for Constitutional Government led with 137910, aiming to curb communism and labor influence while promoting tax cuts and anti labor measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
80Th Congress
Committee For Constitutional Government
Rural Electric Cooperative Association
National Association of Electric Companies
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Congressional Country Club
Dc. K. Snyder
National Home and Property Owners Foundation
National Association of Real Estate Boards and Producers Council
Walcott
Town Sets Four Water Use Zones in May Proclamation
Mayor E. D. McKinley issued a proclamation May 27 dividing the town into four zones for outdoor water use beyond household needs. A town crier announced the easing of prior restrictions, triggering mains pressure drops as residents watered lawns. Watering schedules restrict outdoor use to twice weekly with midweek rest days to protect reservoir levels, affecting sections from Center of 4th St north to Fifth Street south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. McKinley
C A McNatt
4Th St
Fifth Street
Senators Morse and Taft Clash Over Party Regularity
Senators Morse of Oregon and Taft of Ohio clash over party regularity in labor votes. Taft rebukes The Oregonian for opposing the omnibus labor bill, while Morse argues party tests should serve the nation’s best interests. The House backed Walcott rent control 202 to 182 after a recommitment reversal. Experts gauge the president’s portal to portal pay bill as a hint for labor bill action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse
Oregon
Taft
Ohio
Oregonian
Senate Labor Committee
Senate
Cloudcroft Invitational Golf Tourney Rescheduled to July
The Cloudcroft Invitational, among the Southwest’s oldest golf events, moves from the Fourth of July to July 17 20 to avoid the Southwestern Amateur Championship in Albuquerque. Clyde R. Lathrop announces the changes at Cloudcroft Lodge. The course, at 10000 feet, is in prime condition thanks to greenskeeper Paul Hernandez. Entrants may qualify through July 17 with matches starting July 18 for three days.
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Cloudcroft
Albuquerque
Sacramento
Clyde R. Lathrop
Cloudcroft Lodge
Lathrop
Paul Hernandez
Youth Recreation Program Opens With Weekend Events
The Alamogordo youth recreation program announces a second weekend of activities at the Community Center hall starting Friday at 7 30 p m with a dance. Parents and teens attend, music by the Teen Age Swingsters. A four day per week 9 30 a m session at Alamo pool costs 13 cents. Monday junior softball games at 2 p m feature Lions Club beating Rotara 17 7 and Men s Store beating Jury 17 7, with Ice Co Lions next and Rotarians versus Men s Store juniors upcoming.
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Alamogordo
Richard Bright
Alamo Pool
Lion’s Club
Rotara
Ice Co
Lions
Rotarians
Bartlett Clinic Births and Local Health Notice
Births are announced for James Lucero on May 22 from Mr. and Mrs. Martin Lucero Martha Olivieraz on May 25 from Mr. and Mrs. Joe Olivieraz Neil Crawford on May 24 born to Mr. and Mrs. Crawford Cook of High Rolls at Ayers Maternity Home Mrs. Cook plans to return home Sunday Mrs R C Winona of Cloudcroft has undergone treatment in Alamogordo for a streptococcal sore throat over several days
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Lucero
James
Mrs. Crawford Cook
High Rolls
Ayers
Neil Crawford
R. C. Winona
Cloudcroft
Alamogordo
Cloudcroft Child’s X Rays Show No Fractures
The three year old son of Mr and Mrs L M Coldazier of Cloudcroft had X rays of his arm and shoulder Saturday after a fall but no fractures were found.
Gillis Electric and Appliance Co Wiring Contractors
Gillis Electric and Appliance Co listed as wiring contractors with a 22 reference or item number in the notice. No further details available in readable text.
Hatch High Student Mary Polk Wins Readers Digest Award
Mary Polk, valedictorian at Hatch High School, receives the Eleventh Annual Readers Digest Association award for outstanding student work and leadership potential. She earns a one year honorary subscription and an engraved certificate from the editors. Polk is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Polk and granddaughter of J. T. Searcy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Polk
Hatch High School
Readers Digest Association
F. E. Ferguson
Miss Polk
Readers Digest
United States
Canada
Mary
Ray Polk
Hatch
iShe
J. T. Searcy
Alamogordo
Dance May Push Hospital Fund Over The Top
A near final push to raise 100000 for Otero County Hospital includes an open air dance at Alameda Park tennis courts on Saturday June 7. The event features a Dodge Sedan to be won and a deep freeze box for later sale. Ernesto Garcia's orchestra provides music with side games and a climate for a full moon night lighting by Community Public Service Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otero County
Alameda Park
Ernesto Garcia
Community Public Service Co
Film true to Rhodes story in motion picture
Mrs. Tom Charles reports filming of Eugene Manlove Rhodes novel Paso Por Aqui. Titled They Passed By Here the production stars Joel McCrea Frances Dee and Charles Bickford with a 400 person crew. Filming will resume in Alamogordo for White Sands panoramas with release planned this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Charles
Gallup
Eugene Manlove Rhodes
Santa Maria
Joel McCrea
Ross McEwen
Frances Dee
Hollywood
Harry Sherman
Alamo
Gordo
Alamogordo
White Sands
Cloudcroft Lodge Set for Grand Opening May 31
Cloudcroft Lodge in the Sacramento Mountains announces its 1947 grand opening with a dinner dance on Saturday May 31. Clyde R. Lathrop owner plans music by Marty Baum's New Mexico University Orchestra, fresh decor and a new cocktail lounge, and a top golf course. Cuisine by Thos G Davis will offer metropolitan service with fine foods amid mountain surroundings. New child care facilities include a registered nurse on site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloudcroft
Sacramento Mountains
Clyde R. Lathrop
Lathrop
Marty Baum
New Mexico University Orchestra
United States
Thos. G. Davis
Mabry Outlines New Mexico Gaming Policy
Governor Mabry announced a policy of state police cooperation with local officers in enforcing New Mexico gambling laws, asserting no interference with local enforcement. The statement was delivered in Santa Fe on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabry
New Mexico
Santa Fe
Local Marriages Reported Across Regions
A series of marriage notices lists couples wed in late May. James F. Fenimore and Maxine Ranels of El Paso married by Justice James A. Tatum. Harold Hall and Jeab Wood of Ainsworth Iowa wed by Justice J. A. Tatum. James M. Hillen and Nina E. Miller of El Paso wed by Tice Elkins. Lewis R. Harris and Nancy Alene Regney licensed to wed from High Rolls and La Luz. William Monroe Bohannan of Denver City and Anna Pearl Bennett of Tularosa wed by Pastor J. T. Bohannan. Ervil Thomas Gadhbehere and Mildred Johnson of Foswell wed by Justice J. A. Tatum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Fenimore
Maxine Ranels
el Paso
James A. Tatum
Harold Hall
Jeab Wood
Ainsworth
J. A. Tatum
James M. Hillen
Nina E. Miller
Tice Elkins
Church of Christ
Lewis R. Harris
High Rolls
Nancy Alene Regney
la Luz
William Monroe Bohannan
Denver City
Texas
Anna Pearl Bennett
Tularosa
J. T. Bohannan
Church of the Nazarene
Ervil Thomas Gadhbehere
Mildred Johnson
Foswell
Butane Gas Ranges Tappen and Round Oak
Gillis Electric and Appliance Co displays butane gas ranges from Tappen and Round Oak, with model availability and pricing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butane
Gillis Electric and Appliance Co
New Manager Named for Stanley's Inc
J R Jack Denney has become active manager of Stanley's Inc succeeding M R Prestridge. Denney, former merchandising executive at The May Co Wilshire store, Los Angeles, previously with Montgomery Ward Sanger Bros in Dallas and a Albuquerque resident. He aims to remodel the store and revamp merchandising. wife Mrs Denney will join him in New Mexico this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Jack Denney
Los Angeles
Stanley's, Inc
M. R. Prestridge
Denney
May Co. Wilshire
Albuquerque
Montgomery Ward & Co
Texas
Sanger Bros
Dallas
Memorial Day Service Planned by American Legion
The American Legion conducts Memorial Services on the Court House lawn Friday morning at 190 o'clock to honor veterans who died serving their country. Chaplain Polsgrove leads the service and graves will be decorated at the local cemetery afterward. Walter Wade will introduce speakers and the Legion Adjutant will read WWII dead from the county. A Legion firing squad participates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Court House Lawn
Polsgrove
Legion
Walter Wade
Correction of error in Stanley's, Inc. anniversary ad
A page advertisement for Stanley's Inc. misquoted a paragraph claiming it was the largest building material wholesale and retail business in the state. The corrected text states it is one of the largest and that it is continuously expanding and expanding its preeminence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley's, Inc
Hospital News Briefs From Avon and Nearby
Avon reports a May birth to Mr. and Mrs. B R Clark weighing 7 pounds 10 ounces. Laura Lee Norton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ike Norton, admitted for appendectomy. A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. R L Hake born May 25. Mrs. Fred Louder admitted for major surgery. Premature baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Williams May 29 weighs 4 pounds. All are doing well or recovering satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon
B. R. Clark
Laura Lee Norton
Ike Norton
Fred Louder
Ralph Williams
American Legion backs housing bill for veterans and builders
The American Legion approves a housing program update. It backs new federal incentives for builders of low cost homes, 100 percent VA FHA backed loans for World War II veterans, support for the Walcott Bill before Congress, and continued opposition to the Taft-Ellender-Wagner plan. National Vice-Commander Richard C. Cadwallader leads the housing committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FHA
American Legion
Richard C. Cadwallader
Baton Rouge
Postmasters Elect State Officers at New Mexico Meeting
Mrs F A Martinez of Santa Fe was elected president of the New Mexico chapter of the National Association of Postmasters at the annual meeting in Ruidoso May 23 24 Dominee Rallie of Gallup is 1st vice president Robert Fisher of Cuba 2nd vice president Mrs Frances J Burch of Alamogordo secretary treasurer Mrs Mary McCullough of Roswell National Representative and Mrs Ronnie Stearman of Hurley also named Speakers included Lt Gov Joe Montoya and Darius Allen among others A picnic banquet and cultural entertainments followed the business sessions hosted by Jack Hull of Ruidoso.
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F. A. Martinez
Santa Fe
New Mexico
National Association of Postmasters
Ruidoso
Dominee Rallie
Gallup
Robert Fisher
Cuba
Frances J. Burch
Alamogordo
Reasurer
Mary McUllough
Roswell
Ronnie Stearman
Hurley
Joe Montoya
Darius Allen
Colorado Springs
Lawrence T. Woolley
Cleveland
Oklahoma
Navajo Lodge to Prepare Fort Worth Orchestra Feature
The A. E. Horn orchestra from Ft. Worth will headline at the Navajo Lodge Rui doso starting Saturday night May 31, with six musicians. A second feature on Monday night June 2 showcases the newly organized Bob Crosby ensemble from Roswell led by cowboy star Bob Crosby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Horn
Ft. Worth
Navajo Lodge
Ruidoso
Bob Boyce
Bob Crosby
Roswell
Boyve
Commercial Refrigeration Sales and Service Ad
Gillis Electric and Appliance Co advertises commercial refrigeration sales and service offerings. The brief notice lists the business name and indicates availability of refrigeration solutions for commercial needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillis Electric and Appliance Co
54 Highway Group Heads to Tucumcari Convention
About ten to twelve Alamogordo and Tularosa 54 Highway Association members and boosters attend the state convention in Tucumcari June 6 and 7. W. E. Knott of Three Rivers leads Otero county group as state vice president. Governor Mabry will speak at the wind-up dinner Saturday. Budget and finance issues are the focus of the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamogordo and
Tularosa
Seek State Aid to Get Forest Road Funds
Mayor E. D. McKinley and Mr. Prestridge traveled to Santa Fe on Wednesday to urge state officials to press Congress for funds to complete the Alamogordo Cloudcroft forest road project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. McKinley
MR. Prestridge
Santa Fe
Congress
Alamogordo
Cloudcroft Road
Gillis Electric and Appliance Co Wiring Contractors
Gillis Electric and Appliance Co listed as wiring contractors in a local notice. Bid details and project scope are partially readable, indicating contract involvement by the firm. Further specifics about location, dates, and parties are not fully legible in the excerpt.
Hospital Board is Nominated for Otero County Hospital
Thirteen of the fifteen incorporators named to nominate a permanent hospital board met at the Community Center Saturday afternoon at 2 30. They completed a slate of nine nominees for a June general meeting with three positions per district and three at large. Nominated for at large were Gerald Champion L A Hendrix and M R Prestridge. District 1 nominees were M C Cauthen and Christopher Gallegos. District 2 nominees were Fr Francis and Dan Kine. District 3 nominees were Mrs Jas F Mahill and P B Hendricks. Gerald Champion announced the fund reached 100 000 but expenses and future needs require more. Allan D Walker chaired the meeting with W J Jackson as secretary.
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Otero County Hospital Association
Otero County Hospital
Gerald Champion
L. A. Hendrix
M. R. Prestridge
M. C. Cauthen
Christopher Gallegos
Fr. Francis
Dan Kine
Jas F. Mahill
P. B. Hendricks
Drive For Hospital Funds
Allan D. Walker
W. J. Jackson
Watch Washing Machine Care Tips For Housewives
Extension service household equipment specialists offer simple rules to keep washing machines in good repair. Know your machine by reading manufacturer directions, load clothes properly, avoid overloading, keep drains clear, clean and dry surfaces, care for rubber parts, maintain hoses, oil moving parts, tighten bolts, and schedule regular check overs to prevent trouble and expense.
Towels With Proper Foundation and Selvage Considerations
The guide explains selecting towels built on a firm foundation with soft loops spaced closely. Choose loops about one eighth inch long to avoid snagging in washing. Ensure Sim selvages and that crosswise yarns wrap securely around lengthwise yarns. Hems should be at least three elphids to one inch wide with edges turned under a substantial inch.
Prestridge Sawmill Leads In Pattern Of Pay Increase
M R Prestridge Lumber Co of Alamogordo increased its wage pattern on January 1 by 15 cents per hour across the board, ahead of the national 1947 pattern. The firm plans to keep current rates despite price drops, noting most workers earn above the minimum with many at 1.35 to 1.75 per hour and overtime after 40 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Prestridge Lumber Co
Alamogordo
M. R *Restridge
Presridge
Prestridge Company
Prestridge
Ace Ropers to Compete at Ruidoso Event
Ace Ropers including Jack Shaw from Ruidoso and Gerald Tully will compete in a steer roping contest at 2 p.m. Sunday in Ruidoso. The $2,000 purse goes to the winner as part of the New Mexico Lions Clubs convention. Notable ropers Cotton Lee of Muleshoe and Tully have recent top showings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Shaw
Gerald Tully
Glencoe
N. M
Lions Clubs
Madison Square Garden
New York
Levelland
Texas
Cotton Lee
Muleshoe
Tully
Bob Crosby
Three Killed In Route 83 Crash Near Artesia
A Tuesday night crash on Route 83 11 miles west of Artesia killed two girls Ruth Ward 18 and Marinette Sealy 17 and fatally injured Le Ray Teel 23 driving a car that struck a lumber laden trailer. Deputy J B Mulcock said the truck driver James Odum 37 was held for investigation after the trailer caught fire and was detached from the trailer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artesia
Here
Ruth Ward
Artesia High School
Marinette Sealy
le Ray Teel
Hope Teel
J. B. Mulcock
Eddy County
James Oduun
Mulcock
Odum
New Mexico Eastern Launcher Co
Benefit Coffee Morning at Odd Fellows Hall
Morning coffee event on Saturday May 31 from 10 to 12 noon to aid Theta Rho Girls. Held at Odd Fellows Hall located at 906 Virginia Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theta Rho
Odd Fellows Hall
Virginia Ave
Gas Water Heaters Gills Electric and Appliance Co
Gills Electric and Appliance Co lists gas water heaters with a focus on compact models. Includes pricing and availability for residential use and warranties.
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Gills Electric and Appliance Co
Gillis Electric and Appliance Co Air Coolers and Fans
Gillis Electric and Appliance Co offers a selection of air coolers and fans. Prices and stock vary with models from basic room fans to larger portable units. Contact details and showroom hours provided.
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Gillis Electric and Appliance Co
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Minneapolis
Bartlett Clinic
Joe Olivarez
Martha
Mitchell
Jack Denney
Stanley’s, Inc
Hospital News
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