Alamogordo News Roundup Shows Community Happenings
Local happenings include a brown painted pavilion interior, a looming Alamos vs Deming football game, state club talks with J. W. Ware and Stelworth members Mittie Buckner and Thelma Reed. Also news on travel visits, bear sightings near the reservation, a birth in Hatch, local social visits, and a Halloween bake sale planned by the Presbyterian Ladies Aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Ware
State College
Stelworth Sewing Club
Stelworth
Mittie Buckner
Thelma Reed
Alamogordo
Florida vs New Mexico Climate Sparks Rotary Talk
J. G. Barrett after a year in Florida contrasted its four cold months with New Mexico's year round climate. He warned Florida's boom may collapse as California floods it with tourism material and urged luring heath seekers westward this winter. Minor Huffman spoke on Boy Scout work and a town hall meeting followed. Dr. Fred B. Evans and Albert Menger paid auto taxes, each $2 for new Dodge sedans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Barrett
Florida
Rotary
Barrett
New Mexico
Parrett
California
Minor Huffman
Fred B. Evans
Albert Menger
City clears new dump site on southern tract
City fathers secure a southwest tract to move all garbage from the present dump. The old site is being emptied and the eyesore abated as trash is hauled to the new area out of sight of travelers. For sale a 4 acre tract with water right house and cottage
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Tom Charles
Local News Notes From La Luz New Mexico
County superintendent Miss Carrie Covington visited the school. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Cipriano Garcia, and Ralph Morgan of Alamogordo spent Sunday in the village. Judge and Mrs W A Hawkins visit El Paso. Tillie Mae Danley and Mark Virden wed in Alamogordo last Saturday. H G Stevens hosts brother Claude Monroe from Pennsylvania.
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Alamogordd
H. G. Stevens
Claude Monroe
Ennsylvania
Alamogordo Fraternal Honors And Community Items
Mrs A J Newsom elected by Rebekah State Assembly to represent New Mexico at the 1926 national meeting in Philadelphia. Mr Newsom, retiring Grand Master, will attend Philadelphia meeting with expenses paid. Mrs O G Rady named grand outside guardia. Charles Thomas on state memorial committee. Lee Cody purchases Bennett place near Alamogordo to start poultry business. Halloween bake sale and apron and towel bazaar set by Presbyterian Ladies Aid for October 31.
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The
Presbyterian Ladies Aid
A. J. Newsom
Rebekah State Assembly
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Philadelphia
Newsom
0. Grady
Guardia
Rebekahs
Charles Thomas
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Halloween Bake Sale and Bazaar At Women's Club
Bible school at 10 00 a m Lord's Supper at 10 46 a m each Lord s Day Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m everyone invited. Help us in the contest and attend the bake sale and bazaar on Saturday afternoon October 31 in the Women's Club room.
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Bible School
Christian Endeavor
Alamogordo Pays Bond Interest. Aims Ten Day Debt Break
Alamogordo has made an interest payment on May 1 1925 bonds, clearing debt for ten days. An additional six months’ interest due November 1 may be paid next year. The town previously lagged in payments prompting a potential receivership but now reports progress and hopes to resume regular dues within a year. Bond quotes around 80 suggest possible refunding gains for the town.
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Alamogordo
Death of H. S. Firestone Reported in Alamogordo
Radio news from Alamogordo states tire magnate H. S. Firestone has died of heart failure. He was a bosom friend of Henry Ford and Thomas A. Edison. The notice urges readers to visit fair exhibits later this week to support Otero county producers.
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Alamogordo
H. S. Firestone
Henry Ford
Thomas A. Edison
Otero County
Forest Administration Notes From Lincoln District
Lincoln Forest notes list O. Fred Arthur and assistants Strickland and Salton in field offices on timber sale work. Albers leaves Alamogordo for Springerville transfer. Weatherford moves to Safford. Nicolacs replaces Weatherford in the Lincoln office. Ranger Russell works in Alamo on game violation matters with one conviction reported for possession of venison out of season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Fred Arthur
Cloudcroft
Strickland
Robert G. Salton
Capitan Mountain
Mr. Salton
Quincy Randles
Albuquerque
Lincoln
Robert J. Albers
Lincoln Forest
Alamogordo
Springerville
Arizona
Apache Forest
Verlan Weatherford
Safford
Rose Nicolacs
Miss Weatherford
Geo. D. Russell
Mayhill
Alamo
Obituary Notice for Mrs. Lee Van Cleve of Pinon New Mexico
Mrs. Lee Van Cleve age twenty eight died October 14 at 1 pm in Pinon New Mexico. She was loved for helping the sick and earned the nickname Sunshine for bringing happiness. She leaves a husband two children and many relatives. Funeral held October 15 at Weed Methodist Church with Rev A L Means officiating. Burial in Weed Cemetery next to her mother and sister.
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Lee van Cleve
T. F. Fleming
Pinon
N. M
van Cleve
Weed
XN. M
Baptist Church of
Weed Methodist Church
Rev
A. L. Means
Jesus
Friends of the
Local residents reported in hospital for various procedures
Mrs Hinchey nee Corinne Steffey underwent appendicitis operation last Monday. Miss Pearl Frasier discharged after appendicitis surgery on Wednesday. Mr McCall recovering quickly after typhoid fever illness and complications. Mr Frank Allen convalescing from major operation detained by pleurisy. Mrs Harry Abbott had tonsils removed on Wednesday.
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Hinchey
Corinne Steffey
Indian Club Teams at State College Contest
Six tens of Indian Club children attended the eighth annual state club contest at New Mexico A. & M. College representing chili corn garden sewing and sheep clubs from San Felipe Isleta Taos Paquate and Ship Rock. Demonstrations included chili and corn growing garden irrigation rug weaving and spinning with Navajo elder Shi Ma guiding weaving and Deshna Clah Cheschillige speaking for the group.
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State College
N. M
New Mexico A
San Felipe
Isleta
Paquate
Victoria Gallegos
Chili Club
Indian Garden Club
Taos
E A. Marks
Knapp
Luz Concha
Rufina Lujan
Shiprock
Deshna Clah Cheschillige
Navajo Council
Shi Ma
Dance Saturday Night Draws Large Pavilion Crowd
One of the largest crowds ever gathered filled the pavilion for the grand ball last Saturday. A Roswell six piece orchestra provided superior music. Net proceeds after expenses totaled 114 dollars and were used to repay pavilion improvement costs.
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Roswell
Walton Booth invites visitors to guess corn grains for prize
Walton extends invitation to the fair promising a five dollar gold prize to the person with the closest estimate of corn grains in a jar at his booth. Registrants 16 to 55 provide age address and estimate for free initiation of The value of this certificate is five dollars. Inquiries at the Walton Booth.
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Walton Booth
Interesting Mummy Collection to Be Shown During Fair
The Garrison Bros of Valmont will display their collection of mummies and other relics from the Cliff Dwellers of Arizona in Alamogordo during the fair late this week. A small admission fee will be charged, nominal for the collection, with a special reduced price for school pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrison Bros
Valmont
Arizona
Alamogordo
Big Minstrel Show In Town Next Week
The Schwable and Wallick Shows bring eight high class minstrel performances to town for a week from October 26 to 31 inclusive. The attraction features 14 Negro minstrels, Sugar Foot Sam from Alabama, a night in Honolulu, boxing, and other attractions. Encourages multiple evenings for full experience.
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Schwable & Wallick
Sugar Foot Sam
Alabama
Honolulu
Surprise Birthday Party Held for Miss Pearl Latham
Miss Ade Lade Basila hosted a surprise party Friday evening at Mr. and Mrs. A Basila home for Miss Pearl Latham. The games contest decided winners with Myron Sands taking the prize. Refreshments followed for an enjoyable evening.
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Adelade Basila
A. Basila
Pearl Latham
Myron Sands
Christian C. E. party hosts winners at Abbott home
The losing side in the G. BE. contest of the First Christian church entertained the winners at Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Abbott’s home last Friday evening October 16. About 30 members attended, enjoyed refreshments, and planned to host another gathering for the C. E. group’s success.
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G. BE
First Christian Church
J. E. Abbott
C. E
Boy Scouts to Demonstrate Friday at the Fair
Alamogordo Boy Scouts will demonstrate on Friday afternoon at the pavilion during the fair.
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Alamogordo
Women’s Club Meeting Friday October 23 at 2:30
A Wo men's Club gathering will be held at the hall on Friday afternoon October 23 at 2 30. The program is titled Music and the afternoon’s hostesses are Mrs. Tom Charles Mrs. Louis Carr and Mrs. Willard Coates with W. D. Bryars assisting.
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Women’s Club
W. D. Bryars
Tom Charles
Louis Carr
Willard Coates
Johnson's Grocery Specials This Week
Johnsons Grocery advertises cash discounts and fresh stock with prices on Colonial Mince Meat 2 lb jar 70c Folger Red Can Coffee 1 lb 60c and Grape Juice 1 qt 60c. The ad touts convenient location and low prices for families.
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Johnson's Groce
Rocery
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Jocal
Alamos
Deming
John Haley
Carrizozo
B. Fite
J. G. Holmes
Neil Fridley
Tularosa
White Tail
Mr. Crosby
Ed. O. Brownfield
Hatch, N. M
Bud” Roe
el Paso
el Paso Herald
Ross
Gallup
Ralph Charles
Grand Canyon
Frye Furniture
Irvin Menger
Las Cruces
Louise Charles
Ruth Morgan
Davenport
Edwin Mechem
J. F. Petty
Los Angeles
New City
la Luz
Rebekah
Lee Cody
Earl Sanders
Hallowe'en
Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid
Firestone
Rolland Dripoqist
Coats
Priscilla
Dean
Gates
Magnolia Drive-In Station
ED Harrington
New York Ave
FL Walton
the Heralds OF Liberty
Bulls
Will Rogers
Bull” Durham
Ziegfeld Follies
the Wise Guy
Clown
Durham
P.S
Hunt
F. C. Rolland Druggist
Golf
Golf Supplies
Warren’s Drug Store
Christian C. E’s
Johnson’s Grocery
Tenth Street
Folger
Alalamogordo
Prince Dry Goods CO
Basila Bros
F.C. Rolland
Ent
KODAK
Fifth Avenue
New York City
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