United States Oil and Refining Co aims to strike oil within 1500 feet
L. Bcaulfield of the United States Oil & Refining Co reports drill progress at Bowie Arizona, now below 700 feet through cap rock with a paying oil body likely soon. Geologists estimate cap rock depth 400 to 600 feet and anticipate strong wells once penetrated. The firm, reorganized and funded, lists Frank Bledsoe as president and a Southwest investor-led management team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Oi & Renning Co
Bowie
Ariz
L. RB. Caulfield
Conlfield
United States Oil & Refining Co
lealing
Southwest
Arigona state corporation commission
Frank Bledsoe
L. J. Overlock
AMT commission
James Brophy
Bisbee
cepitalist
Sam Frankenberg
Arizona
Ey Pi Brewster
Calumet & Arizona Mining Co
BR. G. Arthur
Demghis
Vy witty services
Bert Washington
L. J. Powell
mendor
Cochise county
Righee
U.S. Oil & Refining Co i
Caulfield
mors Aik
Red Cross seeks donated typewriter for home service work
The Red Cross Home Service requests a donated typewriter for two or three months to aid relief work helping returned soldiers. Call 265 to offer a machine. The section assists with delayed allotments, disturbed families, and other difficulties for veterans and relatives, a service welcomed by those served. L. A. Whitmore of J A Mirroney store murder business trip to Columbus yesterday, Sees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Service
Red Cross
J. A. Miarroney _atore
Deming Schools Adopt Modern Health Crusade Program
Deming public schools will adopt the Modern Health Crusade across grades from junior high to high school after approval by Superintendent BE D Martin. Supplies funded by the Public Health Association will cover about 1 000 students, with lessons teaching health habits through play and routine chores. The program includes a national and state tourney, with Deming poised to compete due to large enrollment.
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Deming
BE. D. Martin
Martin
Morvig
Hil
Clinton P. Anderson
New Mexico Public Health Association
public health association
Tts
page
squire
knight banneret
New ~M Mexico
amea 3
New York
National Tuberculosis Association
Slountain View
Ritchey
bannerel
weual
Bond Interest in War Savings Stamps
Interest coupons due on Liberty Bonds on September 1st. Government asks bondholders to reinvest interest in War Savings Stamps or Treasury Savings Certificates. Call on the postmaster to invest your interest coupons.
Flyer visits Featherstone at Camp Fledy in Texas
Lieut Olen Featherstone now utilities officer at Camp Fledy hosts Major Donald utilities officer at Fort Bliss Texas who arrives by air from El Paso for dinner and then visits Galactibus contracting quartermaster for official business.
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Olen Featherstone
Camp fledy
Donald
Fort Bliss
El Paco
camp
Weatherstone
Galacibus
Labor Men to Meet Here Oct 18 and 19
Officials of the state federation of labor announced the annual convention will be held in Deming on October 18 and 19. Delegates from all unions will attend to discuss conditions and make key decisions. The planning committee includes B. F. DuCourt, W. TeCrocker, E. C. Tabor, A. G. Luton and J. A. Hammond. David Hoffman departed for Valparaiso to enter college.
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Ute loan
state federation of lsbor
organized labor
Deming
B. F. DuCourt
W. TeCrocker
E. C. Tabor
A. G. Luton
J. A. Hammond
Many Societies to Be Formed in Community Drive
The Luna County Community Service Association plans a formal launch with a dance at the armory next Friday September 26. A student- and worker-led program includes athletic clubs schools railroad shops a community orchestra a choral and a dramatic society with a speaker on aims and work. The event features refreshments admission charges and volunteer chaperones. The group also offers war risk insurance assistance including reinstatement and policy conversion forms for returned soldiers.
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Luna County Community Service Aagraciation
armory
wsters
jWork
Marty Falk
Fort McPherson
Gatins
Edwin D. Martin
essociation
Mr and Mrs Mockett Stop in Deming on Way to Albuquerque
Mr and Mrs J S Pickett former residents of the galley stopped in Deming yesterday while traveling from Globe Arizona to Albuquerque where Pickett attends the Pacific Mutual Life Insurance convention opening today and tomorrow. Accompanying them are Mrs Earl Nystrom and Mrs Cooper of Lordsburg delaying their visit. George P F Rogers made final proof on his land near Hondale before U S Commissioner B Y Me Keyes. Mrs Sarah H Slaven of Myn dus and Joseph del Buono also proved up Wednesday. Miss Clayton Foulkes left for Wilmon Kentucky to enter college for the winter term.
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J. S. Pickett
galley
Globe
Ariz
Albuquerque
Pickett
Pacific Mutual Life Insurancy company
Mra
Earl Nystrom
Cooper
Lordsbore
George PF. Rogers
Hondalearaening
U. S
B. Y. Me~ Keyes
Sarah H. Slaven
Myndus
Joseph del Buono
County fair textile and home products exhibits call for early notices
The county fair offices invite misread text exhibitor notices for textiles and home products under superintendents Mrs. F L Nordhana and Mrs. F Thurmond. Exhibits must be delivered by September 20 to allow proper grouping and display in armory spaces. Interested ladies should contact the superintendents for details and preparation guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amd
Mra. F. L. Nordhana
Mra. F. Thurmond
Nordhava
fair association
Nordhaus
St Luke's Guild Auxiliary Strengthens Church Fund Drive
The St Luke's Episcopal Church auxiliary met at the rectory to advance plans for funding the church. Refreshments were served as the group continued their discussion and preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke's
Brother-in-law of Dr. J. G. Moir killed in Cincinnati incident
Dr. J. G. Moir was summoned to Cincinnati on news his brother-in-law Robert Miller died in an accidental shooting at his home last week. No details were given about the cause or manner. Mrs. Miller, visiting Deming, will sympathize with her in her grief. A mention of boxer Bableen A Well and a brief Deming visit follows.
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G. Moir
Cincinnati
Robert Miller
Dr. Moir
Moir
Miller
Demingabe
McKinney
Tex
charch
Scoviife
Deming
Nacogdoches
Scoville
Lynd heads committee for sale of Christmas seals
Ralph A. Trynd named county chairman of the Red Cross Christmas seal drive in Luna county. The effort expands with state officials, public health groups, and a campaign structure across counties, led by George H. Clements as state publicity director.
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LYND
Luna
Red Cross
Ralph A. Trynd
New Mexico Public Health Association
atate
New Mexico
state board of health
public health association
hee
George H. Clements
El Pano
Clements haa
New York &un
Southwest
Charles F. Taylor
New York
Tucson
Fine program at Majestic marks Mexico independence celebration
The 109th anniversary of Mexican independence was celebrated with a Majestic Theatre program of speeches songs and dialogues attended by Mexican and American residents. Miguel Hidalgo was highlighted in dramatic pieces amid a decorated stage and a fireworks display orchestrated by Pedro Guterres. A late dance followed at the armory with orderly attendance and broad community support praised.
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Mexico
Majestic theatre
republic of Mexico
Miguel Hidalgo
Spain
Pedro
Guterres
Doctor Appointed to Aid War Risk Insurance Examinations
Dr Boffyan is assigned as examining physician for the War Risk Insurance program in Deming. He will assess discharged soldiers sailors marines and nurses for entrance into public hospitals compensation or treatment. The law covers those sick or disabled with honorable discharges on or after October 6 1917. Travel to examination sites is government borne.
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BOFFYAN
BR. c “pote
Deming
Hoffman
United States
Avorplan Demonstration Aims to Aid Local Farmers
A demonstration outlines Avorplan as a solution to farming problems for farmers in the area. Advocates claim the approach could address crop and soil issues and improve yields for local agricultural workers.
Heyman Leads Luncheon On Luna County Demonstration Farm
A luncheon at the armory discussed establishing a Luna County demonstration farm. County Agent Heyman spearheaded talks on benefits and funding, with support from Prof Holiday and others. Plans include possible land purchase, fencing, and a federal partnership, with irrigation-focused experiments at first.
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Luna County
A. C. Heyman
Fred Sherman
D. Swope
fara
Gates Vickers
State College
poultry department
F.C. Bassatt
Galveston
F. J. Nordhaus
Deming Voters North of Pine Street Cast Limited Election
Tuesday's voting faced staffing shortages with only one polling place open. Residents of Deming north of Pine Street who were registered in the ward voted on the proposed amendment to the state constitution. Permitted votes will be canvassed by county commissioners within the legal deadline.
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Deming
Pine street
Sale of Remount Buildings at Camp Cody
Announcement invites bids for nearly all remount depot buildings at Camp Cody except barracks hay shed and warehouse. Bids to utilities officer Camp Cody after Saturday September 20. Successful bidder must salvage and remove structures from the camp as soon as possible. bids may be written or verbal and cover all or part of the buildings.
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Camp Cody
Camp Cady
Oil scout Hennessey tours Bisbee district
W. B. Hennessey of Bisbee Arizona, an original promoter of United States Oil & Refining Co, is in the district as an oil scout. He declines to discuss plans, citing interest from Arizona and Chicago capitalists, with potential protective results for this part of New Mexico.
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W. BE. Hennessey
United States Oil & Refining Co
Bisbee
Aris
Hennessey
Arizona
Chicago
New Mexico
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LA CAULFIELD
OU, & REFINING CO
nnvnst
FLYER
FEATHERSTONE
David, Hoffman
Valparalis
Ind
COMMUNITY SERVICE ASSOCIATION
MRS. MCKETT
Misa Clayton Foulkes
Wilmon
J. L. NORDHAUS
ST. LUKE'S GUILD
J. G. MOIR
Young Bableen
Fal
sever
HIDALGO
MAJESTIC
LOGAL COLONY
AVORPLAN
HEYMAN
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