Supt Murphy of Southern Pacific reviews New Mexico resources
Supt. C. M. Murphy of the New Mexico division of the Southern Pacific Railway inspected Mountain Park Cloudcroft and Southwest Lumber Co operations. He praised apple quality, visited Twin Buttes artesian well near Alamogordo, and discussed soil and water testing, potential crops, and SP support to colonize new communities. He aims to boost agricultural development in New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Murphy
New Mexico
Southern Pacific Railway Company
Mountain Park
Cloudcroft
Southwest Lumber Co
Hood River Valley
Oregon
Murphy
Twin Buttes Artesian
Alamogordo
L. N. Jones
Louis Carr
E. P. Rees
Southern Pacific By. Co
J. W. Ware
Otero County
W. A. Danley
T. A. Frasier
C. W. Morgan
United State
Southern Pacific
San Francisco
Union
Fall Indictments Attacked In Supreme Court
Washington D C Oct 5 An attack on the Fall Sinclair naval oil leases indictments was filed in the District of Columbia Supreme Court. Attorney George P Hoover will demur arguing Fall lacked authority over naval oil reserves and that no bidding or exchange requirement existed. The demurrer contends Denby alone could lease or dispose of reserves, making the conspiracy charges defective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Secretary of the Navy
Harding
Denby
Local Notes From Tularosa Tribune Highlights Births and Roads
Birth announced for a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brown. Road to Hot Springs and Tularosa now travel worthy. Local moves include Mrs. Sutton visiting El Paso and Arizona winter plans for Mrs. Hastings. A fertilizer factory and tallow rendering plant are proposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tularosa
John Kemp
Phoenix
Arizona
Everhart
Three Rivers
H. Wolfe
East Texas
Gulf
Wolfe
W. A. Fullbright
Methodist Church
Fullbright
Alamento Benefit for Methodist Presbyterian Ladies Societies
The Goose Hangs High will be shown at the Alamento theatre on Thursday night October 15 as a benefit for the Methodist and Presbyterian Ladies Societies. An all star James Cruze production with large advance ticket sales. Admission 15 and 35 cents. The author also wrote Covered Wagon, popular regionally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamento Theatre
James Cruze
Alamo Gordo and Tularosa Face Off Friday at Alamo Field
Alamogordo and Tularosa high schools clash on Friday at 3 15 p m at Alamo Field in a close anticipated game. Alamogordo’s recent Roswell contest gives it a slight edge while local businesses will close early and the Alamo band plans to perform to boost the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamogordo
Tularosa
Alamo
Roswell
Alamo Band
Unclear figures and names from partial OCR fragment
Fragmentary OCR shows monetary figures and initials like 60 000, 2 450, 175 685 95 and 5 189 30 with names F C Rolland and W W Haywa. The readable items are insufficient to determine a clear event, date, or full identities.
Santa Fe Boy Killed in Bicycle Crash with Big Truck
Bobby Bowman 12 year old son of former attorney general Harry S Bowman and aide to the U S Attorney was killed when he rode into a penitentiary truck turning from Galisteo onto De Vargas Street. Convicts in the truck said the bicycle brake failed as he rode on the sidewalk and tried to stop. The boy was freshman class president at Santa Fe High School. His skull was fractured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa FE
Bobby Bowman
Harrys. Bowman
United States
Santa Fe High School
Galisteo
de Vargas Street
David Garrick at Alamont Theatre by El Paso group
The Little Theatre Players of El Paso present David Garrick at the Alamogordo Alamento Theatre. Director Joel Friedkin and cast including Miss Jane Manners and George McManus bring national renown to this English classic noted for pathos and comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Garrick
Alamento Theatre
Little Theatre Players of
el Paso
Alamogordo
Joel Friedkin
Southwest
Jane Manners
George McManus
Wm. H. Fryer
Friedkin
Friedkin Players Company
Texas Grand Theatre
Little Theatre Players
La Luz News Highlights Local Visits and Tales
In La Luz New Mexico on October 6 Mr and Mrs Andrew Boyce host a visit from Mrs Boyces father Mr J A Johnson of Palo Pinto Texas. Beatrice Chalk of Cox Canyon visits friends. Mrs J M McNatt in Alamogordo with ill daughter Mrs Ralph Morgan. W H Mauldich starts Texas trip via El Paso. Hawkins family head to El Paso after stay. Chas Sutton visits El Paso. W F Donaghe of Weed travels to Marathon. School hosts tale telling recitations. W Boyce returns from state travels Ramon Stogden injured by mule but recovering. Manuel Garcia reports bear roping on Lee ranch ends with bear freed by Garcia.
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la Luz
N. M
Andrew Boyce
Texas
el Paso
J. M. Hawkins
T. W. Williams
E Paso
Hawkins
Chas. Sutton
W. F. Donaghe
Weed
Marathon
W. Boyce
Ramon Stogden
Manuel Garcia
Lee Ranch
Mr. Garcia
Camp Fire Girls Plan Candy Sale For Charter Fund
The Camp Fire Girls met Wednesday from 7 to 8 PM with several visitors. They studied rules and are now working for honor heads. Saturday they will sell homemade candy to raise money for their charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Fire
Alamogordo High Plays Roswell In Opening Football Clash
Alamogordo High School endured a 25 to 0 defeat at Roswell in the season opener. The locals showed grit despite first-time play, with Danley out early and Roswell capitalizing on a long pass and blocked punts. Alamo’s line held better than expected, and the team lineup included Don Lee at quarterback and Bob Lee in the backfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamogordo High School
Roswell
Alamo
Danley
Town Manager Position Considered Again
The city fathers debate re-creating the town manager office with a full time appointee likely in the near future. Trustees argue they cannot devote sufficient time to duties and a manager could focus on town affairs in consultation with the board. The office was abolished after C. A. Cunningham resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Cunningham
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Attend Grand Lodge Assembly
Local members voyage to Albuquerque for the N. M. Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows and Grand Assembly for Rebekahs. A travel party including Grand Master A. J. Newsom and Mrs. Newsom will tour Gran Quivira National Park and Elephant Butte dam before reaching Albuquerque, returning home next Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Albuquerque
N. M. Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Assembly
O. G. Cady
Saurday
Gran Quivera
Gran Quivera National Park
Elephant Butte
A. J. Newsom
Public Lands Hearing Dates Moved to Oct 9 10 in Albuquerque
The U S Senate public lands committee will meet October 9 and 10 in the Indian room at the Francisc an hotel Albuquerque to hear New Mexico livestock men and wool growers on the administration of public lands. Laurence F Lee reports the change via telegram from Senator R N Stansted, committee chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
N. M
Public Lands Committee
United States Senate
Laurence F. Lee
R.N. Stansted
Lee
Public Lands
New Mexico Wool Growers’ Association
Senate
Salt Lake City
New Mexico
Hawkins Bros Buy More Property at La Luz
W A Hawkins and J M Hawkins completed a purchase of W Williams property at La Luz. The deal includes the Sutton & Co. store building and the old hotel building across the street. Sutton will remain in the store. a tourist camping park may be set up beside the hotel. The property carries one hour of water every nine days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A
J. M. Hawkins
Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule and Events
Sunday school starts at 10 00 with worship at 11 00 and evening service at 7 30 The morning sermon is The Highest Mountain Peak of the Scriptures The session meets at 10 45 for potential church membership The Lord s Supper follows the morning service Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 Pastor Calvina Duncan extends an invitation to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God's Witnesses
Calvina
Duncan
Reserve Officers to Rally in Roswell October 9
Reserve officers from New Mexico, about four hundred strong, will rally in Roswell on Friday October 9 with Regular Army and National Guard participation. A luncheon honors Major General Ernest Hinds at the Masonic Temple, hosted by the Pecos Valley Sector, Army of the United States. The event coincides with the Chaves County Cotton Carnival and features the new 410th Infantry Band from the 103rd Division, led by Captain Jack Fletcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Roswell
Regular Army
National Guard
Pecos Valley
Association of the Army of the United States
Ernest Hinds
Eighth Corps
Masonic Temple
Chaves County
410Th Infantry
103 Division
United States Army
Colorado
Arizona
Jack Fletcher
Business houses to close for Alamogordo Tularosa game
Practically all business houses will close Friday afternoon from 3:30 to 5:00 during the Alamogordo Tularosa football game, by general agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamogordo- Tularosa
Bookkeeping and Typewriting Classes Start at High School
Classes began Tuesday night Oct. 6 at the high school for bookkeeping and typing. They will meet each Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday with typing at 7 30 and bookkeeping at 8 15.
Alamogordo and Otero County emerge from downturn
The Alamogordo News notes widespread optimism in Alamogordo and Otero County. Business leaders expect stronger prosperity, boosted by oil prospecting, land leasing, gypsum sands projects, improved grazing, new roads, tourist traffic, and possible sodium beds commercialization. The piece highlights climate as a key asset but calls for more housing to attract residents and sanatorium development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamogordo
Two Murders Terrorize Valmont Section Near Alamogordo
A section man found two fresh graves near Valmont ten miles below Alamogordo containing a woman and a five year old girl, both murdered with an axe. Authorities identified the suspect as Felix Serreno, a 24 year old Mexican laborer, with a manhunt under way in El Paso Juarez and Miami Arizona. A reward and description circulated as investigators probe the jealous, brutal killings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valmont
Alamogordo
Porter
Mr. Porter
Denney
Felix Serreno
Serreno
Miami
Arizona
Lacey
Newman
el Paso
Danley
Justice Stalcup
Lou Leadinghous
Undertaker
E. D. McKinley
Juarez
el Paso Times
Old Mexico
Jehl and Aubel Tie Knot In Spanish American Wedding
Miss Margaret Jehl and Mrs. Leo G Aubel were married Saturday by Rev W M Cooper. The couple, both Spanish American, have many friends who wish them happiness. Mr Aubel is a longtime Rolland Drug store employee.
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Jehl—Aubel
Margaret Jehl
Leo G. Aubel
W. M. Cooper
Aubel
Rolland Drug Store
Holiday and Dillard wed in Alamogordo
Miss Ola Holiday and Mr. Enoch Dillard both of Oscura joined in marriage in Alamogordo on Thursday October 1. Reverend J. H. Page performed the ceremony.
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Dillard
Miss Ola Holiday
Enoch Dillard
Oscura
Alamogordo
J. H. Page
Whitley and McBride Obtain License to Wed
License to wed issued by the county clerk on October 1 to Miss Marie Aileen Whitley and W Wallace McBride, both residents of Cloudcroft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitley—Mcbride
Marie Aileen Whitley
W Wallace McBride
Cloudcroft
Methodist Church Sunday Schedule and Prayer Meeting
Sunday, October 11, 1925, includes Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning service at 11 a.m. Rev. E LeBreton to preach until the new pastor arrives. Epworth League at 7 p.m. No evening service. Prayer meeting Wednesday, October 14 at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. LeBreton
Epworth League
Alamogordo Girl Becomes Bride at Fort Bliss
Miss Verena Andregg daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A Andregg of Alamogordo became the bride of Neal Hoffman at Fort Bliss on Tuesday September 29. Miss Viola Kimmons was maid of honor and Set C D Long best man. A quartet from the 7th Cavalry orchestra played. A reception followed at the home of Sgt and Mrs Hacking. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs C Hoffman of Oklahoma City Okla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verena Andregg
A. Andregg
Alamogordo
Neal Hoffman
Fort Bliss
Viola Kimmons
C. D. Long
7Th Cavalry
Sgt
Interesting meeting promised by New Mexico teachers
The New Mexico State Teachers Association schedules a November 5 6 7 1925 gathering in Albuquerque with speakers Dr C Dun can Yokum University of Pennsylvania and Dr Jesse Newton Dover schools president of the Department of Superintendents of the NEBA. An effort is under way to date Miss McSkimmons N E A president noted composer Thurlow Lieurance may attend to present American Indian music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
N. M
New Mexico State Teachers’ Association
C. Duncan Yokum
Department of Education
University of Pennsylvania
Jesse Newton
Dover
Department of Superintendents
N. EB. A
Miss McSkimmons
Thurlow Lieurance
Popular song at state teachers convention features Lieurance trio
The state teachers association festival in Albuquerque will feature the famous song Waters of Minnetonka sung by a guest artist with Ed na Wooley and George E. Tack. Lieurance of Albuquerque performs with selections inspired by Taos Pueblo Indians and Pueblo Spring Song, drawn from his New Mexico summer studies. The Chamber of Commerce underwrites the event, predicting the largest crowd in association history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Wooley
George E. Tack
Chamber of Commerce
Minnetonka
Santa Fe
Tsiniana
Oskenonton
Lieurance
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Taos Pueblo
State Teachers’ Association
Chaber of Commerce
Alamento Bulletin Dives Into Weekend Silent Film Lineup
Friday features Monte Blue and Marie Prevost in Daughters of Pleasure. Saturday offers Circus Cowboy with a 3 act David Garrick by Joel Friedkin and El Paso players. Additional showings include Sinners in Silk and The Goose Hangs High. All star cast for church benefit.
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Monte Blue
Marie Prevost
Buck Jones
David Garrick
Joel Friedkin
el Paso
Adolph Menjon
Conrad Nagle
Eleanor Boardman
James Cruze
Lon Chang
Norma Shearer
John Gilbert
All Hubbys Suspected at Smoky Train Car Scene
A drummer notes kissing amid a crowded smoking compartment as seven husbands abruptly leave the rail car creating a scene of suspicion and comic intrigue aboard the train.
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OFS. P. RY
Artesian Well
Supreme Court
Alamento
Methodist-Presbyterian Ladies’ Societies
the State Bank
U.S
U. S
Cismsos Nintnastinonsapencentageoenens
Municipal Securities
Ital
State of
County of Otero
F. C. Rolland
W. W. Hayward
Tom Charles
H. H. Stevenson
Cason
W. W. Haywa
Aeaeise
Camp Fire Girls
Seamans
McNew
Warnock
Abbott
Sands
Muirhead
Don Lee
Bob Lee
Clements
McCommis
Crumes
Dowdle
Crowe
Grand Lodge
Grand Assembly
Presbyterian Church
Everal
Lincoln National Forest
Alamento Bulletin
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