FBI Conference Series Planned by El Paso Field Division
L A Bryce announces a series of FBI Law Enforcement Conferences in New Pace West Texas under J Edgar Hoover. The May 24 Lordsburg session will cover Geneva Conference war prisoner treatment with local agency input and a Department of Defense motion picture exhibit. All qualified officers are urged to attend.
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L A. Bryce
el Paso
Iff
FBI
Fl Paso
New Mexico
Texas
United States
Lordsburg
Court House
Western New ICO Education Association Meeting Held
A regional meeting in Cruces gathered educators from seven southwest counties to discuss emergency training and school retention. Leaders included Miss Hilda Mael executive secretary and Jay Dyckhouse chief training official, with emphasis on teacher roles, health topics, and new officers in Lordsburg Silver City and nearby areas.
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Cruces
Gene
Hilda Mael
Cla
NEA Pnel
Jay Dyckhouse
Fight Ice Command
Coponel Ouse
Lordsburg
John Amy
Cummin Silver City
Birthday Chicken Dinner Honored Captain Gene Sandro
A chicken dinner hosted by J. R. Bradford saluted Captain Gene Sandro on his birthday. Guests enjoyed a buffet meal and piano music with group singing. A thoughtful gift from the group accompanied decorations and well wishes.
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J. R. Bradford
Cusband
Aleo
Gene Sandro
Charles
Captain Sandro
E. Bowman
Paulson
Hidalgo County honor prompt for ship The Hidalgo
Walter Butler Shipbuilders announce one ocean going steamship will meet The Hidalgo in Kona county. Robert B. ne, director of public relations, coordinates. The Chamber of Commerce sends a brief Hidalgo County history.
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Walter Butler Shipbuilders
Hidalgo
Kono County
Robert B. Ne
Public Rela
Chamber of Commerce
Hidalounty
Italians to be Replaced by Germans at Camp Prisoners
In a Washington letter Congressman Jon P. Anderson notes that Italian prisoners at the dsburg Prisoner of War Camp will soon be replaced by German prisoners. Italians returning home are mentioned as part of the swap.
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Chain of Commerce
Jon P. Anderson
Washington
Thedsburg
Mohair brings top price at sale led by Ingenhuett and Montague
M. Brickley reports Mohair clip sold at peak prices with 58 and 38 cents for the 1 and 78 and 38 for the kids. Buyers were Ingenhuett and Montague, the clip totaled about 6 500 dollars.
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M. Brickley
Ingenhuett and
Montague
Marines Allow Seventeen Year Olds To Enlist In West Texas
West Texas and New Mexico Marine recruiters announced that 17 year old high school seniors may join the Marine Corps and be placed in inactive reserve to finish the current term. Capt Wisdom said the program suits those who want the Leathernecks but turn 18 before school ends. Seventeen year olds may depart for the San Diego base if they wish, with a large active duty quota in April.
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West Texas
U.S. Marine Corps
William BR. Wisdom
New Mexico
Leathernecks
Wisdom
Marine Corps
San Diego
Calfornia
Marine Corps Recruiting Station
Mills Building
Fl Varo
Texas
Naval V-12 plan redefines aviator training quotas
The Eleventh Naval District announced that V-12 pilots may complete three college terms before aviation training. From 1944 to 1946 pilot requirements shift from quantity to quality due to lower attrition. Ground school will compress to four pre flight schools, flight preparatory training ends, and overall pilot output remains aligned with navy air strength.
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Eleventh Naval District
Navy
Mr and Mrs S M Chase Visit El Paso This Weekend
Mr and Mrs S M Chase spent the weekend in El Paso, sharing time away from home and enjoying local sights and activities.
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Mrs. S. M. Chase
el Paso
New Mexico in War Time Prices for Egg Breakfasts
Staff Sgt. Walter J. Kavanaugh, returned to Albuquerque after discharge, recalls egg prices in Algeria ranging from $2 to $4 for a fried egg. He served with the army engineers in North Africa after the Allied invasion and says such costs support price control.
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Algeria
North Africa
Walter J. Kavanaugh
Albuquerque
Army Engineers
Set
Kavanaugh
Senator Hatie W Caraway Campaigns by Horse and Buggy
Residents of Belen note a novel election campaign as Senator Hat ie W Caraway of Arkansas returns to horse and buggy travel. She plans to survey the state without relying on gasoline and will reach “hill billy” country where her auto opponent cannot follow.
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Belen
Hattie W. Caraway
Arkansas
Albuquerque Journal
District OPA Urges Tire Inspection Record Keeping
The District OPA appeals to motorists to keep tire inspection records for gasoline rations and replacement tire applications. Confusion arose after notice that periodic tire inspections would be required after April 20.
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OPA
Victory Gardeners to Get Gas for 300 Mile Season
The OPA announced gas will be provided to Victory Gardeners for up to 300 miles of travel during the season. The setup remains largely the same as last year with the same 300 mile limit.
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Victory
Victory Gardeners
OPA
Food stamp validity and inspection note update
Meats Fata and Oilse books extend indefinitely for most items. Red Stamps N Px and QS valid from April 23 and indefinite. Sugar stamps 30 31 allow five pounds. stamp 40 home sugar through February 28 1945. Shoes No 18 valid through April 30. Airplane stamp No 1 valid indefinitely. Gasoline Series 11 valid through June 21. No periodic inspections required after April 20 for A B C Book Holders. keep records for possible future needs.
Civilian Transportation and Gasoline Use Discussed
Colonel Bryan Houston of the OPA cites the link between bomb tonnage and gasoline use. He notes about 1.5 million vehicles leave the roads yearly for scrap and that new price ceilings on used and rebuilt auto parts will help salvage and extend the life of remaining civilian transportation.
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Berlin
Bryan Houston
OPA
Paw
Animas Yucca Club Formed At Home Demonstration Dinner
The Animas Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Felix Gauthier's home for a pot luck dinner and meeting. They chose the name Animas Yucca Club. Doris Mardis, Home Demonstration Agent, taught a dry cleaning lesson. Next meeting set for Mrs. Jeff Dunagan's home.
Community church schedules and services listed
A local note lists multiple churches with their weekly services. Church of the Nazarene, St Joseph Catholic, Methodist, and Assembly of God publish Sunday School, morning worship, youth activities, and midweek prayer times, inviting all in attendance.
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N. Y
Epworth
Young People’s
Christ Church in Saas Cruces Hosts Evening Services
Rev George Wood Vicar and Sgt Keyes co oversee weekly Sunday services at 7 30 pm held in the Woman s Club building in Saas Cruces New Mexico All are welcome to attend
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George Wood
Saas Cruces
New Mexico
B. H. Keyes
Woman's Club
Sgt. Keyes
Old Miser's Chest Producing Rich Ore Again at Lordsburg
Fifty years after its heyday a rich producer ships nearly a car per week of high grade ore to the El Paso smelter from a five foot vein on the 400 level. Senator Hutchinson owns the property and has invested in sinking and new equipment to support continued mining and local employment.
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el Paso
Charles J. Hutchinson
RFC
U. S
Lordsburg
Hutchinson
Bargain Day at Hitlers Expense Opens in El Paso
Bargain Day at Hitlers Expense will open in El Paso May 3 for four days offering 45 000 enemy patents at 16 per inch to Southwestern industry. Patents from Axis nations include a jet plane and an ice bag. seized by the government and turned over to the Alien Property Custodian. Sponsored by the El Paso Chamber of Commerce and Smaller War Plants Corporation, the exhibit aims to attract West Texas New Mexico Arizona Colorado manufacturers. Patents bound in 300 volumes with diagrams and data grant 17 year licenses.
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FE Paso
Hitler
el Paso
Southwest
el Paso Chamber of Commerce
War Plants Corporation
West Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
Colorado
Marshallene Goodsell Promoted at Santa Fe Army Post
Miss Marshallene Goodsell is promoted to secretary to the Commanding Officer at the U S Army Post in Santa Fe. The move comes directly from the General, marking a notable advancement for one of Lordsburgs outstanding girls.
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Marshallene Goodsell
U. S. Army
Santa Fe
Lordsburg
Birth of Daughter Pamelia Elaine Gilbert in Casa Grande
Mr and Mrs Parker T Gilbert announce the arrival of daughter Pamelia Elaine born April 5 weighing nine pounds. The mother, Elaine Burrus, formerly of Lordsburg and later of Arizona, is noted as having served as governor of the state for a day when state affairs were handed to her college sorority.
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Parker T. Gilbert
Casa Grande
Pamelia Elaine
Elaine Burrus
Lordsburg
Arizona
Roads Promised From Mines To Public Highways
Robert Chenowth of the Bureau of Public Roads told the Lordsburg Chamber of Commerce that a road-building program is underway to connect mines to public highways. A crew is completing routes from Lordsburg to the Atwood Mine and from Banner Mine to Miser's Chest, now run by ex Senator Charles J. Hutchinson. Congress has appropriated funds for the project amid demand for strategic minerals.
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Robert Chenowth
Bureau of Public Roads
Chamber of Commerce
Lordsburg
Atwood
Banner
Charles J. Hutchinson
Bob
Oak Leaf Cluster for Reed W. Tenney at RAF station England
Oak Leaf Cluster to Air Medal awarded to Staff Sgt Reed W Tenney of Virden as Flying Fortress ball turret gunner for meritorious achievement on ten combat missions over Europe. The 22 year old former road worker enlisted August 1942 and is son of J W Tenney.
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England
Reed W. Tenney
Virden
Europe
United States
Tenney
J. W. Tenney
Mrs Love Jones Returns Home From Texas Visit
Mrs Love Jones arrives back in the sunshine country after an eighteen month stay with relatives in Arlington Texas and says she is glad to be home again.
Dedication of Service Flag at Baptist Church
A Sunday night program at the First Baptist Church honored local Baptists who joined the Armed Forces including Chaplain Lester D. Cochran and others. A male quartet and pianist performed, the American Legion presented a large U S flag, a Christian flag was added, and a plaque commemorating Cochran was unveiled on the pulpit wall with Legion, Pyramid Lodge, and Knights of Pythias as guests.
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First Baptist Church
Lester D. Cochran
Harold Bishop
Frank W. Corbell
W. M. Ligon
Edwin Brown
Edgar H. Taylor
Elton Maresh
Sam Goss
HU. H. Conder
Tom J. Mayfield
C. B. Austin
Misa Lucy Goss
American Legion
Jack Heather
U. S
United States Army
Pyramid Lodge
Knights of Pythias
The
H. T. Ray
Reunion of Deming Old Timers a Big Success
The thirty first reunion of Deming Old Timers Tuesday drew attendees from hundreds of miles despite fire and gas rationing. Master of ceremonies Herman Rosch, son of the founder, now a county official of El Paso, praised the gathering as the best yet.
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Herman “Heinie” Rosch
el Paso
Hymn Number 224 and Dedication Service Observed
A church service features Hymn 224 and responsive dedication led by Pastor. The ceremony includes recognition of the former pastor entering chaplaincy with T J Mayfield, Edgar Taylor, and Congregation participating through hymns and benediction.
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T J. Mayfield
Edgar Taylor
Engineer Hendricks Held on Serious Assault Charge
FP D Hendricks long time employee of the 8 P Company is jailed awaiting trial for assault with a deadly weapon after he allegedly stabbed Fireman J T Reed outside the Railroad Club cafe. Reed received medical care at Lordsburg Hospital. Hendricks was detained by police near El Paso.
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FP. D. Hendricks
8. P. Company
J.T. Reed
Reed
Railroad Club
Hendricks
Lordsburg
Fl Paso
Baby Nancy Ann Clark Born at Santa Rita Hospital
Mr and Mrs Ralph Clark announce the birth of a daughter named Nancy Ann on April 1 at Santa Rita Hospital.
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Ralph Clark
Gett
Santa Rita Hospital
Nancy Ann
Bandera Man Visits Brother and Mohair for Sale
Frank Montague of Bandera Texas visits his brother Gene and buys a quantity of mohair. One of his three sons was recently casualty in the overseas war.
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Frank Montague
Bandera
Texas
Gene
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