Behind the Scene With Col. Willard Holt
Portrait of Col. Willard Holt of Lordsburg New Mexico detailing his quiet office routine record of his public service roles from postmaster to chamber of commerce leader and editor. Holt reflects on a life of public work with mentions of Roosevelt families and the Sweetheart Club in Lordsburg.
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Col
Willard Holt
Colonel Holt
Lordsburg
New Mexico
Young
H Im
Yeu
Ane
Goodner Spotlight in Navy Publication Profiles Lordsburg Man
Cleo Goodner of Lordsburg USN is featured in the 92nd Islandd Press Navy publication. His photo shows him heading an Auxiliary Service Unit with charge of about 200 motor types from stationary engines to gas driven motors welders and generators.
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Cleo Goodner
Lordsburg
Usn
Navy
92Nd Islamd Press
Cleo
New Mexico Wartime Food Price Compliance Near 95 Percent
New Mexico reporting 95 percent compliance with ceiling food prices in March, down slightly from February. James O McCaffrey, District OPA Compliance officer, said 12 106 items checked and five percent priced above the ceiling. Bernalillo and several counties posted high compliance with 97 to 100 percent ranges.
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New Mexico
James
McCaffrey
OPA
Bernalillo
Colfax
Curry, Eddy
Guadalupe
Lincoln
Sierra
Quay
Roosevelt Socorro
Tarrance
Valencia
Statewide posting rules for liquor prices announced
Walter M. Connell district OPA price executive announced new posting regulations for alcoholic beverages. Eating and drinking establishments serving liquor on the premises must post prices this week.
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Walter M. Connell
OPA
Inflation Control Program Expands Across New Mexico
A statewide inflation control drive began in Albuquerque with a rally at the Hip School and a survey starting April 17. Two hundred new board members were appointed to aid the program as John J. Campbell James McCaffrey and Esther Crane spoke at meetings and on KOB TV. McCaffrey was to speak again on KOB at 6 45 am Friday on the Need of Inflation Control.
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Albuquerque
John J. Campbell
OPA
James ©. McCaffrey
Esther Crane
Assintarn
KOB
McCaffrey
Hearing Commissions Conclude Nine Cases This Week
Floyd F Miles OPA Chief Hearing Commissioner closed nine hearings this week across the state. Hillson Co Albuquerque will lose shoes for 30 days if shortages in inventory aren’t explained. K Koury Albuquerque faces a short inventory charge. Rael and Barton east of Albuquerque receive 10 day suspensions stayed for accepting T coupons. T Martinez Albuquerque grocer faces 10 day stayed suspension for invalid coupon sales. Additional hearings were held at Clovis and Gallup.
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Floyd F. Miles
Denver
OPA
Henry Hillson
Dr. Elias
Hillson Co
Albuquerque
K. Koury Albuquerque
Procopio Rael
Harry Barton
T. Martinez
Clovis
Gallup
Napkin Price Survey Finds Overcharges by Merchants
Forty seven merchants in northern and central New Mexico were found to have charged above ceiling prices for sanitary napkins in a recent survey. L. P. Watkins District OPA Attorney announced the finding. Emiliano Castillo of Las Lunas paid the first settlement check to the U S Treasury. Taos Santa Fe and other towns will follow with payments.
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New Mexico
L. P. Watkins
OPA
Emiliano Castillo
Las Lunas
Ration Timetable Summary of Stamp Validities
A list of ration stamps and coupons with their valid through dates. Includes Red Stamps T5 to X5 through April 28 and Y5 to D2 through June 2, E2 to J2 through June 30, E2 to P2 through July 41, Blue Stamps C2 to G2 Book Four through April 28, H2 to M2 through June 2, Stans N2 to 82 through June 30, Stamps T2 to X2 through July 31, Sugar Stamps No 35 Book Four five pounds through June 2, next stamp becomes valid May 1, Shoe Stamps Airplane 1 2 3 Book Three each for one pair, Gasoline A-15 coupons four gallons each through June 21.
Local church schedule invites congregants to services
Two area churches publish weekly hours. Baptist Church led by Pastor Sidney W. Hale offers Sunday School at 1 a.m. and services at 11 a.m and 8 p.m. Assembly of God near Hidalgy Garage led by Rev. Everett Smith lists classes and services including morning worship at 11 a.m and evening service at 7:30 p.m with midweek prayer and youth activities.
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Hidalgy Garage
Rev
Everett Smith
Church notices outline weekly lessons and masses
Corner of Fifth and Pyramid Church of Christ and Joseph Catholic Church list religious instruction for children by grade on Monday to Wednesday and upper grade discussions on Saturday. Masses at prison camp at 8 am and 9 am with Latin American service at 10 am in English sermon.
Church of the Nazarene Schedule and Pastor
Pastor Julule Rambo leads weekly services at the Church of the Nazarene. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning Church at 11 a.m. Bible School also listed. Evening services at 6:80 p.m. and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:39 p.m. Young People's Meeting at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome.
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Church OF the Nazarene Mra
Julule Rambo
N.Y
Bible School
Young People’s Meeting
Methodist Church Events Schedule
Franklin R. Poage pastor leads Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning services begin at 11 a.m. Epworth League meets at 7 30 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening.
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Epworth
Traver
Lieutenant Kerr Visits Parents During Delay En Route
Lieutenant (jg) Jack F Kerr arrives today to spend a few days with his parents Mr and Mrs Earl Kerr at 227 East Coronado before reassignment to Los Angeles. He has spent a year in Chicago in the supply and disbursing office of the Chicago Naval station. His wife and baby are in Los Angeles. he will later go overseas. He was formerly advertising manager of the Kerr Glass Company in Los Angeles.
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Jack F. Kerr
Earl Kerr
East
Coronado
Kerr
Los Angeles
Chicago
Chicago Naval Station
Kerr Glass Company
Santa Fe New Mexican
Recital by B Sharp Music Club Delights Silent Audience
The Friday night recital by members of the B Sharp Music Club drew a large, appreciative audience. Young artists Mien June Hated and Yvonne Martinez showcased piano, with Lora Payne performing Chopin and others presenting Handel, Nola, and Waters of Minnetonka pieces. Vocalist Jim Thrope sang Shortin Bread and readings were given by Carolyn Ruth Atkinson.
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2 Sharp Music Club
Mien June
Roy Melagin
Yvonne Martinez
Lora Payne
Chopin
Frances Bundy
Rebecca Avelas
Edith
W. P. Hill
Marilyn Hall
Betty la George
Jessie Nell White
Survivor of Bismark Sea on Leave in New Mexico
J. M. Harris, Seaman First Class from Rodeo New Mexico, survivor of the U S Navy escort carrier Bismark Sea sunk near Iwo Jima February 21, has been returned home on leave from the Eleventh Naval District. About 400 bluejackets and officers struggled in icy waters for two to four hours before rescue. nearly 100 shipmates were killed as Japanese gunners strafed the area. The loss of the Bismark Sea caused more than 300 casualties.
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J. M. Harris
Rodeo
New Mexico
Bismark Sea
Iwo Jima
United States
Eleventh Naval District
Memorial Service Held for President Roosevelt at Central School
The high school and grade schools gathered in Central School gymnasium Friday at 1 45 pm for a memorial service for President Roosevelt. Patriotic songs were sung and an address was given by T J Mayfield superintendent. Miss Bess Johnston returned Tuesday from Snyder Texas.
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Central School
Roosevelt
T. J. Mayfield
Bess Johnston
Snyder
Texas
Charles Martin Breaks Ankle Jumping From Truck Near Virden
Charles Martin suffered a broken right ankle on Monday when he jumped from a truck near Virden. He underwent initial medical care and was listed in stable condition. No further injuries were reported.
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Charles Martin
Virden
Leftover Makeovers Save Food Value and Flavor
Nutritious tips for reviving leftovers. Store vegetables promptly in the refrigerator or hydrator to preserve vitamins. Rework meat fish and poultry into dishes like fish souffle hash shepherds pie and creamed mixtures with sauces and seasonings for tasty second meals.
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Yeaterday
Central School Exhibit Friday Afternoon
Parents and friends are invited to view class work and projects from Central School pupils. Exhibits will be in the upstairs and downstairs rooms on Friday April 20 from 2 to 4 p.m.
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Central School
Beth
Mrs. Ball Bingaman Visits Silver City Guests
Mrs Beth Ball Bingaman and two children of Silver City visited Mr and Mrs George Wood. Mrs Wood drove them home Monday with Mrs Zella Tugker and Mrs Mabel Janow ski accompanying.
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Beth Ball Bingaman
Silver City
George Wood
Mr. Wood
Wood
Zella Tugker
Mabel Janowski
Bank stockholders meet in Lordsburg
W F Ritter and E B Magruder attended a stockholders meeting of the First National Bank in Lordsburg on Tuesday. The article notes their presence at the gathering.
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W. F. Ritter
EB. G. Magruder
Lordsburg
The
First National Bank
Dance at P O W Camp in Recreation Hall
Military personnel and friends invited to a dance at the Recreation Hall of the Prisoner of War Camp on Friday April 1. A military bus will leave town at 6 25.
Sheriff led series of law enforcement training sessions
Sheriff Roy D Kerr sponsored weekly meetings for sheriffs and officers in Hidalgo County Court House Lordsburg. program included addresses by Edgar Hoover era officials and FBI agents. Sessions ran four weeks from April 25 to May 16 1945 with 2:00 to 4:30 pm classes covering jurisdiction powers, arrest techniques, evidence preservation, courtroom behavior and file handling.
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Roy D. Kerr
Edgar Hoover
Hidalgo County Court House
Lordsburg
Nat Gammon
Rey D Kerr
Bell Call
R. J. Untreiner
PBI
el Paso
Jooweph W. Hodges
Robert D. Drennan
Robt
D.drennan
Hugh Phares
FBI
C. O. Lynum
Lal
San Antonio
Tex- Aan
Reverend Seneca Garcia Rushed to Denver and Passes
Family members rushed to Denver two weeks ago as Reverend Seneca Garcia fell gravely ill. He died Thursday after a brief worsening following a Denver visit, with Pvt. H B Scofield and Mrs. Ena Walter escorting relatives home for the funeral in Lordsburg.
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Denver
Seofield
San Antonio
Ena Walter
BK. Richins
Scofields
Walter
Charles
Colorado Springs
Seneca Garelia
Las Cruces
Albuquerque
Spanish Methodist
Old Albuquerque
Deming
Harwood School For Bova
Bewides Me Dennbiery
Scofield
Gorm Rt
Helen Dunlap Weds Joseph Hampton at Fort Benning Station
Hampton Dunlap announce the marriage of Miss Helen Dunlap to Joseph A. Hampton of Hiwasse Arkansas on March 24. The ceremony at the Methodist church parsonage officiated by Rev Franklin R Poage. Hampton is stationed with the Parachute School Fort Benning Georgia after Pacific Theater service.
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T. Dunlap
Helen Dunlap
Joseph A. Hampton
Hiwasse
Arkansas
Franklin R. Poage
S-Set
Hampton
Parachute
Fort Benning
Georgia
Pacific
Pearl Harbor
Misa Mary Measecar Returns to Wave Staff HQ
Misa Mary Measecar returns to Wave Staff Headquarters in Bethesda Maryland on Monday evening accompanied by Mrs Frank Bowman to El Paso.
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Misa Mary Measecar
Wave Staff
Bethesda
Maryland
Longtime railroad traffic official Eugene W. Clapp dies at Atherton
Eugene W. Clapp age 97 retired general passenger traffic manager in 1994 died March 1 at his Atherton home California He spent 40 years in railroading beginning as a stenographer clerk in 1908 in Tucson He held posts in Reno Fresno Tucson Los Angeles and San Francisco advancing to general freight agent then general passenger traffic manager His wife was Bess Pratt of Palo Alto California He was active with the Knights of Pythias in Deming and Lordsburg New Mexico before retiring
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Eugene W. Clapp
Pasenger
Atherton
California
Memphis, Tenn
Clapp
Tucson
Lordsburg
San Francisco
Reno
Fresno
Los Angeles
Cago
Ole
Deming
Lordeburg
Gene
Knights of Pythias
Pythians
Bess Prat
Palo Alto
Bugene
Moog
Flores decorated for meritorious skill in Eighth Air Force missions
Jose M Flores 25 Lordsburg NM engineer and top turret gunner on a Flying Fortress received an Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal for meritorious skill during Eighth Air Force bombing attacks on German held targets along the Western Front. The rest of the clipping notes local social events and meetings in El Paso.
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England
Jove ‘M. Flores
Lordsburg
New Mexico
Eighth Air Force
el Paso Times
Also Mentioned on This Page
Margaret E. McEvoy
Michipan
Bellvue
Michigan
Assciation of Postmasters
Sle
National Association of Postmasters
Henry Ford
Ford
Chamber of Commerce
Santa Fe
Columbia
Will Rogers
Robert Donadan
Ernie Pyle
Hwtarings
Sidney W. Hale
Assembly OF God Church
Young People
Aall
Church OF Christ
the Methodist Church
James Hailemini
U.S.N
Philippines
War Bonds
Vallejo
U.S. Treasury
Jack Fpf
B Sharp Music Club
Sheriffs
PBT
Seneca Garcta
Hampton. Dunlap
Lb. W. Clapp
Ss. P. Trappic
Jose M. Flores
Baptist Missionary Society
Forrest San
Sidneylders
el Hale
Frank Davison
Jody Cowan
France
Ray Hamilton Allen
U.S.N.R
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