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Alamogordo News

Location

Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1933

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This Week In Washington on Agricultural Adjustments

Washington reports 110 million dollars to cotton growers from the Agricultural Adjustment Administration as compensation for plowed under cotton, funded by a mill processing tax. Wheat programs aim to distribute over 125 million to wheat growers as prices rise, financed by a 30 cent per bushel mill tax. An emergency plan calls for killing 4 million pigs and 1 million sows to supply meat, with tax funding and milk shed moves under dairy programs.

Washington, D. C Agricultural Adjustment Administration Unemployment Relief Administration The

Rotarians Hear Indian Talk At Sands

Alamogordo Rotary Club members and guests enjoyed a picnic at White Sands. Dr. M. E. Opler of Chicago University, spending time at Mescalero Agency, shared Apache lore in a talk highlighting dance symbolism and debunking myths about the July Dance.

Alamogordo Dr Opler Opler

New Mexico Cowboys Shine at El Paso Rodeo

Prize winners list from the El Paso amateur rodeo last weekend features New Mexico cowboys such as Cecil Massey San Patricio Buster Prather John Thomas Hondo Polk Brown Bob Wilkinson Honda Lynn Storm Glencoe Gerald Tully Bill Browning Glencoe Ralph Bonnell and Mark Storm Glencoe Terrell Herndon Cloudcroft among others with top finishes in calf roping stake racing bronco riding and bull dogging across Saturday Sunday and finals.

el Paso New Mexico Cecil Massey San Patricio Buster Prather John Thomas Polk Brown Bob Wilkinson Dude Browning Honda Curt Lee Tom Babers Alamo Lynn Storm Glencoe Gerald Tully Bill Dick Browning Ralph Bonnell Mark Storm Terrell Herndon Cloudcroft

One-Horned Rhinoceroses Remain Few in Malay and Java

The article notes only about three one-horned rhinoceroses survive in Malay and perhaps a dozen in Java, making them extremely rare and state protected.

Malay Java

Road projects in Otero County planned for September

Waite J Keeney state director of Re employment says several Otero county road projects will begin about September 12 or later including 165A piling between Tularosa and Alamogordo 106 A B and C oil penetration jobs from Newman north and F L H 123 Mescalero about 18 miles oiling U S District Engineer J A Eliott expects NR 37 C2 James Canyon and NR 36 AL Rio Penasco to start September 15 Ten laborers plus Civil Service staff are already at James Canyon with six more needed Sept 15 Registration started Monday in Cloudcroft Mayhill Weed and Tularosa open ten days then applicants register in Alamogordo Local committee seeks to complete lists before contractors arrive

Waite J. Keeney Otero County Tularosa Alamogordo Newman North Mescalero

Orogrande Mining Co Installing Machinery

The Orogrande Consolidated Mining Co and its Gem claim near Orogrande deploy a crew to install machinery and timber the shaft. Engineer Lloyd Fleming of Oklahoma City oversees the work.

Orogrande Consolidated Mining Co Orogrande Lloyd Fleming Oklahoma City

New County Health Nurse Starts Work in County

Miss Helen James the new Otero County health nurse took over duties last Saturday succeeding Mrs Julia Martin. She and Dr Eugene Simms county health officer plan an immediate vaccination drive for smallpox and diphtheria noting high need. Many school children have already been vaccinated and new students will soon be offered serum. A nominal charge applies ten cents for smallpox and thirty cents for diphtheria vaccination.

Helen James Otero County Julia Martin Miss James Eugene Simms

Salvation Army Campaign Ends in Otero County

Baron James V. Auriemma concluded his 18th campaign for funds in Otero County at Tularosa on Wednesday, reporting $362.17 raised locally plus a concert at Cloudcroft Lodge with 12.55 free will offering. He sang to high school students in Tularosa and gave a program at the schoolhouse, assisted by Ruthena Champion and a trio. Donations from Cloudcroft, Tularosa, and Alamogordo totaled 67.55, 40.92, and 253.70 respectively. Auriemma departs for El Paso then Hot Springs for Sierra County campaign plans.

James V. Auriemma Salvation Army Otero County Tularosa Otero Baron Auriemma Cloudcroft Lodge Houk Austria Bill Tooley Cadman Home Verdi di Capua Baro Auriemma Ruthena Champion Rockies Myrtle Remick Ethel Wimset the Baron Cloudecroft Alamogordo el Paso Hot Springs Sierra County

Lincoln forest notes leaders elected at state meeting

Supervisor Arthur reported from Carlsbad on the first day of State Game Protective meetings. Pete Losey was elected president of the state association. The group endorsed protecting turkey as proposed by the Otero County Game Protective Association, recommending three areas in the Sacramento Mountains be used as refuges with one opened each year.

Arthur Carlsbad Pete Losey Otero County

Major Galbreath Reviews Proposed Winter Camp Sites

Major Galbreath inspected Forest Service proposed CCC camp sites in the Guadalupe division, Fresnal and La Luz areas, and Penasco. Winter work includes fencing road work and erosion control. It is estimated that 50 to 60 percent of CCC boys will re enlist after their first term.

Galbreath Forest Service Guadalupe Division Fresnal and la Luz Penasco C. C.C

Cattle Grazing Demos Planned at Elk and Ruidoso

Cattle grading demonstrations will be held at Bernard Cleve Ranch in Elk on September 7 and at Ruidoso on September 8. The events are sponsored by the Ruidoso Cattle and Horse Growers Association with President Kent of the State Agricultural College speaking at Elk. Demonstrations are led by Mr. Wallace of the U S Bureau of Economics and Dr Black of the State College.

Bernard Cleve Elk Ruidoso The Ruidoso Cattle and Horse Growers' Association Kent State Agricultural College Wallace U. S Bureau of Economics Dr Black State College

Forest Areas in Lincoln Forest Show Varied Health

Forest officials report the Lincoln Forest ranges span from poor to extra good. Rainfall last season was irregular, with showers scattered. Several ranges may struggle to carry winter stock unless ample fall rains arrive.

Lincoln Forest

One-Time Alamogordo Visitor Dies From Oklahoma Crash

Miles Marlowe twenty four nephew of Mrs. Lewis died in an Oklahoma City hospital after an auto crash near the city. He had spent summers in Alamogordo and was returning from a small town when struck by a truck. Amputation of his arm followed and he died after surgery. Burial was in Shawnee.

J. A. Lewis Miles Marlowe Lewis Oklahoma City Young Marlowe George Marlowe Shawnee Okla Marlowe Marlowes Alamogordo Maurine Bill Lewis Shawnee Pendergrass Tony Gladys

Prominent Men To Speak On 20 Mill Tax Limit

Attorney W A Sutherland Balcomb W T Scoggin and Charlie Madrid of Las Cruces will be in Alamogordo at 3 30 p m Thursday Sept 7 to address a conference of businessmen and taxpayers and others interested in the 20 mill amendment. The meeting will be held at the court house or high school under the New Mexico Federation of Taxpayers Associations.

W. A. Sutherland Balcomb W. T. Scoggin Charlie Madrid Las Cruces Alamogordo Court House High School New Mexico Federation of Taxpayers’ Associations

Labor Day Demon stration Big Event

A large NRA demonstration drew an estimated 2500 attendees near the post office. The program included a parade, fire apparatus, Miss Liberty figure, drums, and speeches by Mayor Wilford Baron Auriemma and Lieut. Ford praising the New Deal and Reconstruction Act. Proceeds funded NRA costs as a dance followed at the Pavilion with music from local organizers.

NRA Miss Liberty Riley Roberts Sacramento Lieut Ford Cavalry Fort Bliss Rosario Baldonado Chas Thomas Thao Mayor Wilford Baron Auriemma America New Mexico Louis Carr Lieut Ford Sacramento River

Notice by Mrs Hartley Disclaims Debts

To whom it may concern I will not be responsible for any debts contracted in my name and without having been authorized by me. 35. Mrs. E. S. Hartley.

E. 8S. Hartley

Prize list for Fort Bliss Military Tournament and Horse Show

Chamber of Commerce notes the Military Tournament and Horse Show at Fort Bliss Texas runs October 9 to 14 under the First Cavalry Division Hunt. The prize list is available at the Chamber of Commerce office for readers.

Fort Bliss Texas First Cavalry Division

Radio Station in Clovis Boosts White Sands Advertising

Former publicity agent H. A. Kyler says the Clovis radio station is giving our Great White Sands extensive advertising. The claim highlights increased local promotion and potential public impact.

Clovis White Sands H. A. Kyler Great White Sands

Health Valley News publisher proposes regional roads convention

Edgar Hayes of Alamogordo urges the Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce to convene a Southern New Mexico Roads Convention on September 16 and 17 to discuss directing traffic through Clovis Roswell Ruidoso Tulare s a Alamogordo White Sands Las Cruces Deming and Lordsburg routes.

Edgar Hayes Health Valley News W. Yandell Blvd Alamogordo C

Storage-site study mailed to university by State Highway Engineer

State Highway Engineer George Neel of Santa Fe mailed an informal report to the University of Chicago listing data on six potential storage locations in the area. The sites studied include Alamo Creek Dry Canyon La Luz Free nal and Tularosa Creeks.

George Neel Santa Fe U. of C Alamo Creek Dry Canyon la Luz Freenal Tularosa Creeks

Lindale Boys Visit Southern New Mexico Attractions

Five Lindale Texas youths toured nearby sights after hearing Carveth Wells the Radio Explorer extol Southern New Mexico. Their trip showcases local interest in regional attractions.

Carveth Wells Great Radio Explorer New Mexico Lindale Texas

Alamogordo Chamber Invited to Hot Springs Meeting

W J Mulholland mayor of Hot Springs New Mexico extended an invitation to the Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce to attend a two day meeting of the Community Builders Association on September 1 and 2. Secretary Yelton wires regrets that due to pressing business no representative can be sent.

Hot Springs W. J. Mulholland N. M Alamogordo

Chamber of Commerce invites NRA parade attendees

The Chamber of Commerce worked with the NRA committee to send invitations to members consumers and enthusiasts in Tularosa Mescalero Orogrande Ruidoso and Cloudcroft to attend the NRA parade.

The C. of C NRA Tularosa Mescalero Orogrande Ruidoso Cloudcroft

NRA Rally Report Highlights New Mexico Welfare Plan

Miss Margar et Reeves of the Child's Welfare Association of New Mexico outlines at Albuquerque a plan to employ all able bodied men and raise relief per family for the sick and feeble minded to ensure adequacy.

NRA Albuquerque Margaret Reeves Child's Welfare Association of New Mexico

No Duchess to El Paso Rodeo Representation Fails

Alamogordo officials report no Duchess will travel to El Paso for the rodeo due to time constraints and the absence of a suitable representative.

el Paso Aalmogordo Cg, of Alamogordo

Otero County Taxpayers Association Meeting Called

A general meeting of the Otero County Taxpayers Association will be held at the Court House at 10 am on Saturday September 16. Members of the executive committee and association are invited to discuss the 20 mill tax limitation amendment No 4 and related tax matters. Called by A A McNatt president.

Otero County Taxpayers’ Association Court House A. A. McNatt County Tax Association

Court Decree Orders 20 Percent Dividends From Bank Assets

A decree signed in Carrizozo by Judge Numa C. Frenner directs the receiver of the defunct State Bank of Alamogordo to pay at least 20 percent of all claims to depositors and other creditors. The bank’s cash assets are $30,161.06 with about $15,000 to be distributed among over 400 general claims.

State Bank of Alamogordo Carrizozo Numa C. Frenner John Bingham Ecoreceiver Lewis Gillis Gillis Federal Reserve el Paso

Chamber of Commerce Reorganized in Tularosa

Tularosa New Mexico reports the Chamber of Commerce reorganized with a dinner for sixty five members and prospects. Dr J J Robinson served as master of ceremonies assisted by C F Guillon secretary. Board includes F A Smith J B Nelson J T Baldonado Mrs R D Champion and Mrs C RR Jeffris. Jane Clayton elected Duchess to represent Tularosa at El Paso Amateur Rodeo September 2 to 4.

Tularosa N. M J. T. Baldonado R. D. Champion C RR. Jefferis Jane Clayton Fularosa el Paso

White Sand Literature Request Flows From Abilene Mail

St Abilene Texas correspondent notes general info about the area. Mrs Wolser from Lordsburg New Mexico asks that Mrs C T Wyatt of 1010 FE St Fairburg Nebraska be sent White Sand literature.

White Sands samples popularized by advertising

Miss Covington in San Antonio found a sample of the Great White Sands in the Buckhorn Cafe, illustrating how prior advertising has greatly popularized the sands across the nation and into curio shops and state displays.

Covington San Antonio Buckhorn Cafe

Camp at White Sands For the Winter

Tom Charles, Fred Yelton, and Ferris Shelton plan a CCC camp at Great White Sands National Monument as a winter site. They submitted a program to G D Macy and Jess Nusbaum with copies to Frank Pinkley and the National Park Service in Washington. The proposal calls for work following Park Service approved plans.

Tom Charles Fred Yelton Ferris Shelton Great White Sands National Monument G. D. Macy Jess Nusbaum Frank Pinkley National Arks Coolidge, Ariz National Park Service Washington, D. C

Posey Held Without Bail After Preliminary Hearing

Tony Posey of Mayhill facing a first degree murder charge after a preliminary hearing before Justice Barringer where three state witnesses testified. The case stems from the fatal shooting of Newton Pendergrass at the Pendergrass home on Tuesday night August 22.

Tony Posey Mayhill District Court Justice Barringer Posey Newton Pendergrass Chas Gilbert Roswell Asst. Dist Cubin Clayton

Driver of Gasoline Truck Held After Sunday Night Crash

Frank Lawry of Las Cruces, the oil truck driver, remained in Alamogordo jail for days while awaiting injures outcomes for occupants of a car driven by R. Blair of Bowie Arizona. Blair, his wife Ruby Lee, daughter Kinby Lee, an adopted girl Betty Lou, and friend Harvey Whitaker of El Paso suffered severe injuries. Blair car wrecked about 10 30 Sunday night near Alamogordo after a picnic trip. the four Blair passengers were taken to El Paso for treatment. Lawry was released on a 400 dollar bond.

Frank Lawry Las Cruces Abamogordo RR. R. Blair Bowie Ariz Kinby Lee Betty Lou Harvey Whitaker el Paso Blair Mrs. Blair Ruby Lee Hetty Lou Whitaker Estelle Smith Alamoordo Blairs Alamogordo Lawry

Smuggler Faces Charges In Alcohol Smuggling Case

Ernesto Ramirrez of near El Paso was arrested by Deputy Sheriffs Fred Crosby and Norris Green Tuesday for transferring 13 gallons of alcohol smuggled from Old Mexico in violation of the U S tariff law. After a hearing before U S Commissioner Tom Charles Wednesday, he was turned over to customs officers.

Ernesto Ramirrez el Paso Fred Crosby Norris Green Old Mexico U. S U.S Tom Charles

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Washington Rotarians Sands Orogrande Mining Co NEW County Health Nurse Starts CO Albert Z. Reid T. Rei Oklahoma Frank Carr Louis Carr, Jr Wayne McCommis Geo. W. Wyly Chamber of Commerce News Conoco L. J. Garmany Meeting OF Otero County Taxpayers' Association Reconstruction Finance Corporation Chamber OF Commerce Abilene Park Service
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