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Newspaper

Alamogordo News

Location

Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1929

Page

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Land Commissioner in Roswell to discuss Hobbs oil cutback

State Land Commissioner Austin Crile Jett travels to Roswell to attend a meeting of major Hobbs area oil operators led by John Mouser of Prairie Oil. The gathering aims to explore production curtailment and storage solutions as pipelines are lacking and state lands hold the Hobbs fields.

Santa Fe N. M Austin D. Crile Roswell Hobbs N M Crile John W. Mouser Prairie Oi Company Ohio Oil Co Midwest Refining Co The Prairie Oil Company Common Schools Agricultural College State University School For the Deaf and Dumb Jaland Lea New Mexico

Governor Dillon Visits Alamogordo Amid Civic Invitation

New Mexico Governor R C Dillon toured Alamogordo today with a 366-vehicle motorcade from Roswell. He chatted briefly with friends and declined an invitation to dedicate the opening for a state college radio hour on KOB tomorrow, leaving sponsors disappointed.

R. C. Dillon New Mexico Alamogordo Roswell Sen O. M. Lee New New Mexico Radio Hour KOB State College Mike

Highrolls Mine Road Surfacing Funds Approved

An $8,700 advance is provided by Adjectiple Co., Otero Mining Co., and the Otero County Commissioners for surfacing and improvements on the Highrolls Mine Road from Highrolls south through the new mining operations. Work will take several months per the service weekly bulletin.

Adjectiple Co Otero Mining Co Otero County Commissioners Hichrolls Ohcs

Federal aid highway mileage report shows Texas top at 6141 miles

The Bureau of Public Roads tallies 78 797.6 miles of Federal‑aid roads completed nationwide with Texas leading at 6,141.1 miles followed by Minnesota and Nebraska. Total under construction amounts to 10,321 miles costing about 269.7 million dollars with Texas holding the largest 966 miles. Rhode Island Delaware and Hawaii report lowest completed mileage. Balanced federal funds remain about 41.6 million for new projects.

T_ry Bureau of Public Roads Texas Minnesota Nebraska Hihode Island Delaware Hawaii North Dakota Dakota Connecticut Rhodeson Bureau Montana Kansas Mississippi Island Massachusetts

New Mexico Conference at Marfa A Record Breaker

Rev. J. L. Ludlam and Mrs Ludlam returned from the New Mexico Conference at Marfa Texas. The conference covered El Paso Roswell Albuquerque and Texas districts. Ludlam was reappointed to Alamogordo and the gathering was a 100 percent conference with all pastors salaries paid and no debts due except San Marcial which received a personal aid check to cover its remaining debt.

J. L. Ludlam Ludlam New Mexico Methodist Church Marfa Texas el Paso Roswell Albuquerque Alamogordo B. M. Stradley Tularosa Marta San Marcial, NM CM. Harvey San Marcial

New Mexico Hour Debuts on KOB October Eve

The New Mexico Broadcasting Association plans an hourlong program on KOB from State College starting October 26 at 7 30 PM. Mr Tom Charles secretary says weekly New Mexico stories will cover traditions history and natural scenery to showcase the state worldwide. The association aims to support all New Mexico groups and the KOB station has recently boosted power to 20000 watts.

Tom Charles Las Cruces Carles New Mexico Broadcasting Association KOB State College New Mexico Charles NXM Radio Commission

Bratton Proposes Aviation Safety Bill in Senate

Senator Sam G Bratton of New Mexico introduces a measure to place all aircraft firms pilots and fliers under the Interstate Commerce Commission to regulate rates schedules and liability through certificates of public convenience and necessity officials hail it as a landmark step toward federal aviation control and safer air travel.

Washington, D Senate Sam G Bratton New Mexico Interstate Commerce Commission Bratton Capitol

Marriages Quietly Bind Residents Across Alamogordo Area

Miss Sophia Chavez and Telesforo Brusuelas of Tularosa wed in Alamogordo as did Miss Jane Poteet and Mr. W E Esperson of El Paso. Licenses issued to Esquela Madrid and Bernardo Macias, and Librada Telles and Don Acosta. Ed LeBreton to visit brother Henry after 45 years. plan three week absence from Alamogordo. Lost: child’s glasses between school and town with reward.

Esquela Madrid Bernardo Macias Alamogordo Librada Telles Bent, N. M Don. Acosta Ed. LeBreton Sedan

Alamogordo Woman's Club Elects President at NM Federated Meet

A delegation from Alamogordo Woman's Club attended the New Mexico Federated Women's Clubs convention in Silver City. Mrs Tom Charles was elected president for the coming year and Mrs J V Tully of Glencoe was installed as Fourth district president, following prior election.

Tom Charles Alamogordo N. M. Federated Clubs Charles Federated Club JV Tully Glencoe

Alamogordo H. 8 Defeated by Las Cruces Saturday

Alamogordo lost to Las Cruces 12 to 0 last Saturday as Cruces opened strong with four touchdowns and an extra point. Alamogordo showed progress in the second half, advancing closer to the goal but unable to convert. Robbie Cochran and Mary Arthur traveled to El Paso last weekend.

Alamogordo Las Cruces Cruces Alamo Alain Robbie Cochran Mary Arthur el Paso

Garfield To Head Land Commission For Conservation Of Public Lands

Secretary James R. Garfield in the Roosevelt era is named by President Hoover as chairman of the commission on conservation and management of the public domain. Initial reports misidentified his successor as De Mary A. Garfield of Williams College.

Garfield Land Commission For Conservation of Public Lands Washington, Db James KR. Garfield Interior Roosevelt Wes Hoover Ehaceman de Marry A. Garfield Williams College White House

Orogrande fraud tale recalls Silicon Valley style boom

A Kansas paper recounts the 1906 Orogrande scheme where promoters sold worthless stock in a planned city and vast mines. Promoter R M Nichols admits deceit and seeks to repay victims as statutes of limitations hinder prosecution. Investors flocked to Alamogordo and Sacramento City site promises, buying shiny lots before the bubble burst.

Aes Middle West Ofero County Sacramento City Orogrande Bob Mullens Colorado King Bee Italy Alamogordo Plains Nester Oregrando M Nichols Advocate-Democrat Marysville Kansas Golden West Nichols Ind Nichols and Associates New Mexico Brice Tiffany Geronimo Sacramento River Sierra Blanca Mountains R. M. Nichols Oketo Missouri St. Joseph Nichol Croydon Hiawatha Kansas City Seneca Cameron Chillicothe St. Joseph Mo N. M Southwest Smelting and Refining Company Sacramento Valley Irrigation (Company Orogrande Water Company Oketomer Clete Sacramento Sierra Blanca

Tularosa versus Las Cruces Saturday Football Showdown

Tularosa hosts Las Cruces at Tularosa High School field Saturday at 2 30 PM. Las Cruces has won several games this season including a 13 to 0 victory over Albuquerque Indians. Las Cruces relies on a passing game while Coach Hunter sharpens the defense for the clash.

Tularosa Corley Las Cruces Tularosa High School Alhuquerque Indians Indians el Paso Hunter

Club executive reschedules events for November

The Woman's Club executive board postponed Friday's meeting to November 1 with Mrs A A McNatt leading on Our Library. The Art Program moved to November 14 under Mrs Walter Loggains, and the play directed by Mrs J Wo Walter now set for November 20. Mrs Palmer works on the entertainment.

Woman's Club Executive Board A. A. McNatt Walter Loggains Wis J Wo Walter Palmer

Death of Mrs Alice E Beth Smith Pioneer Resident of State

Mrs Alice Elizabeth Smith wife of F M Smith of Belen died late Wednesday night October 9 1920 aged 60. She resided in Palo Duro five years and NM for 46 years. Survived by husband three sons and five daughters plus many relatives. Funeral attended by kin with burial at Alam would Mayfield cemetery Albuquerque.

Alice Elizabeth Smith F. M Smith Belen Palo Duro New Mexico Hnr Anna T. Smith Pomona Cal Otto Wo Smith Willard Tomi Smith Sam W. Lewis Vinon 2D Stirman Mayhill FC. Hunter F Wilby Albuquerque Winnie Madole

Mountain Park Youth Excels in Mathematics

Allan B. Walker a El Paso High School May graduate earned first place in the Brown University mathematics contest for freshmen at the University of Texas. Walker son of Mr and Mrs J M Walker of High Rolls New Mexico is profiled as a notable math student.

EL Paso Times Allan Bb. Walker el Paso High School Bias Texas Autin Interuniversity Day Walker J. M. Walker Highrolls Brown University University of Texas

One Thing He Forgot Editorial Satirizes Health Fads

A jumble of a newspaper editorial mocks a man focused on health fads He is described brushing his tiger like habits skipping sleep and overfixating on diet He allegedly avoids alcohol and tobacco and follows vegetable eating and supplements The piece aside may reference a funeral and a satire on health movements.

Fire scars reveal long forest history in Carson National Forest

A 346 year old western yellow pine on the Carson National Forest shows 14 fires from 1629 to 1874. The tree’s base bears marks of severe fires, explaining the lack of reproduction 400 years ago and linking fire frequency to past nonreproductive periods and current growth.

Carson National Forest New Mexico Forest Service United States Department of Agriculture Walter J. Perry Hallack Howard Sale Carson Forest

Death of Ed E Hudman in Soulsbayville California

Ed E Hudman 36 died at his Soulsbayville California home on Tuesday October 22 after a short illness from typhoid fever. He leaves a wife and small child, his mother Mrs Hudman, sister Mrs Mary Burne, brother Vaughn Hudman of Soulsbayville, and four siblings in Otero County Earl Hudman Cloudcroft Vern Hudman and Mrs Bob Zinker Mayhill and Mrs EK Billups Alamogordo. He was a son of the late Hien Hudman, early pioneer of Otero County and the Sacramento Mountains. Ed Hudman was born and raised in the county and later moved to California with relatives.

E. Hudman Soulsbayville California Hudman Mary Burne Vaughn Hudman Otero County Earl Hudman Cloudcroft Vern Hudman Bob Z

Son of Wallace Baird Hero in School Dog Attack

Herbert Baird, son of Wallace Baird and nicknamed Doggie, risked his life in a Austin high school room by grabbing a rabid dog that had bitten multiple students and a teacher. Eldridge McCracken assisted by tying a rope around the dog, which was later killed. others were exposed to potential rabies and must undergo the Tasteny treatment.

Wallace Baird Pose ‘Times Austin Herbert Baird Ww. W Baird Eldridge McCracken Miss Markerall Baird Wits Ceore Turner Outlaw Ese

Alamo Hopes To Win Over Fabens In Home Game

Alamo seeks revenge against Fabens in the second home game this week. Lopes leads the effort as Alamo aims to even the series and start a winning streak with a 3:00 p.m. Saturday kickoff.

Lamo Fabens Alamo Lopes Paben the Cous

Card of Thanks for Frank Maxwell's Family

The Maxwell family extends gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy and kindness during illness and following the death of our beloved wife and mother. Signed by Mr and Mrs Arthur Landers and Mr and Mrs Iver Lindgrin and family.

Frank Maxwell Arthur Landers Iver Lindgrin O

Ranches posted against hunting in Sacramento Mountains

J Malcolm Shelton declares the Lowell and Wright ranches in the Sacramento Mountains are posted against hunting by law to preserve the name, with no special permits to be granted.

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