Maj Grashio to Speak in Silver City on Prisoner Tale
Direct news from soldier Maj Samuel Grashio, prisoner escapee from the Philippines, arrives in Albuquerque around April 27 and will tour Silver City and other towns. He will address relatives and friends at Light Hall onFriday night about the Jap hold on American troops and the New Mexico Anti Aircraft unit. The talk is free and open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen 1 Ely
Silvery Daily Pre
Sam W. E
Silver Chamber of Commerce
Secre Holt
Samuel Grashia
Albuquerque
Grashio
Sam
Grantary Chamber of Commerce
The
Philipes
Knights and Sisters Host Gala Night Event
The Knights of Pythia and Pythian Sisters held a grand gala on Tuesday with Dr. Paul V. Wynn and Chancellor of Magdalena Knights in attendance. Lordsburg and Albuquerque members discussed initiating new members and the event featured an elaborate plated dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythia
Ythian
Paul V. Wynn
Magdalena Knights
G. Sutton
W Entaminner
Albuquer'i
Mexico
Eral
Lordsburg
Ming
Basil Pullers Sends a Brief Australia Update
A short letter from Basil Pullers reports he is in Australia and keeping busy. He mentions trombone practice reading and a bit of tanning while noting he plans to write again when possible. He sends greetings to Hank and the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folka
Australia
Hank
Basil
Chase daughter celebrates seventh birthday party
The article notes Mrs. P M Chase and the Chase family held a seventh birthday party for their daughter. Attendees included Stephen Marlory Betty Hira Roy Meluy Bil Short Poindexter Patey Crouel Steele Judy Crile and Lew Pierce, who shared an afternoon of refreshments and good company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise
Jane Chase
P. M. Chase
Stephen Marlory
Betty Hirad
Roy Meluy
Ce Poindexter
Patey Crouel En Steele
Judy Crile
Lew Pierce
Vilent
GECOND OAK Leaf Cluster Award to Reed Tenney for Air Medal
Eighth Air Force bomber crewman Sergeant Reed W. Ter y of Virden receives a second Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal for notable mission success over Europe. The citation praises mastery and bravery reflecting credit on the man and the armed forces. Tenney, 22, a Bisbee Arizona High School graduate, joined the service in 1942 and is the son of J W Tenney of En.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AAF
Bane
Reed W. Tery
Virden
Bal Irret
Europe
Elf
Armed Force
United States
J. Tenney
Womans Club Party Attracts Fifty Attendees
The Womans Club party held Saturday, April 22, at the club was well attended. High scorers in bridge were Donald Johnson and Mrs. H. Keeter. Rummy winner was Mrs. G. Winney. Pokeno winner was Mrs. Ray Alsbury, with Mrs. Clara Kimbley taking the cut size prize. Prizes donated by finesse houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Club
Bridgers
Donald Johnson
H. Keeter
Rummy
G. Wi Nney
Pokeno
Ray Alsbury
Clara Kimbley
Picnic Supper at Bryant Home on South Main
Mr and Mrs A FL Bryant entertained Sunday evening with a picnic supper on the lawn at 208 South Main. Attending were Mr and Mrs R B Prugle Mr and Mrs Harry Galusha and Dr and Mrs James H Baxter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. FL. Bryant
South Main
R. B. Prugle
Harry Galusha
James H. Baxter
Buffet Supper Hosts Share Evening With Friends
Mr. and Myre Marvin Pierce entertained a group of friends Wednesday night with a buffet supper at their home. The guests included EF C Bowman Dr and Mrs R E Buvens Mr and Mrs H H Bryant Mr and Mrs P M Chase Mr and Mrs Paul Hudson Mr and Mrs ?ser wood Culberson Mr and Mrs James Lasalle and the hosts. The evening was spent in playing cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myre
Marvin Pierce
Ef, C. Bowman
R. KE. Buvens
H. H. Bryant
P. M. Chase
Paul Hudson
8Serwood Culberson
James Lasalle
Inflation Through the Ages: From 1780 to 1920 Prices
A report highlights historic American inflation postwar periods. It cites 1780 Boston prices for corn, butter, ten, and flour, 1864 Richmond costs for boots flour potatoes and butter, and 1914 to 1920 living expenses doubling. The piece ends urging purchase of War Bonds and Stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Boston
Richmond
Letter From Ensign Warnel Describes Island natives and Pacific life
Ensign Rufus Warnel writes from a South Pacific ship about a stop on a jungle island. He details a native village, the Chief and Magistrate, a church service, and trading for canned food. He notes anti Japanese sentiment, a band concert, and longing for home and a good Easter meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus Warnel
South Pacific
Bear
Church Services Schedule With Sunday School and Prayer Meetings
A community church notice lists multiple denominations. The Methodist Church led by Franklin R. Poage holds Sunday School at 9:46 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Other services include training union, Epworth League, and midweek prayer. Assembly of God Church under Rev. Orville W. Gilbert offers Sunday School at 9:49 a.m. and evening service at 7:30 p.m. A cordial welcome to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Training Union
Epworth League
Assembly OF God Church
Hidalgo Garage
Orville W. Gilbert
Young People
St Joseph Catholic Church Mass Times and Confession Hours
Rev. F M Grive pastor schedules Sunday Masses at 9 for English speakers and 10 for Spanish speakers. Confessions heard Saturday evening. Cathedral study and school grades meet Thursday for first to third and then Friday for fourth grade, with fourth grade up Saturday at 4 30 pm.
Christ Church services in Woman's Club building at 7:30 p m
Rev George Wood Vicar Laas Cruces New Mexico and B H Keyes Lay Leader announce weekly services every Sunday at 7 30 p m The Vicar and Sgt Keyes will alternate All are welcome to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wood
Laas Cruces
New Mexico
B. H. Keyes
Woman's Club
Sgt. Keyes
Onions Jump Price During Wartime Shortage in New Mexico
In wartime New Mexico retail stores onions rose from 7 to 20 cents. The spike occurred during a between season gap when the OPA lacked legal power to regulate prices. Last season’s prices expired and 1944 crop ceilings awaited basic data from onion producing centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
OPA
Soldier letters from England and Australia on rationed food
A soldier in England notes onions are a rare delicacy and Fruit is unheard of while another letter from a rent camp in Australia says fresh milk meat vegetables and ice cream are plentiful and his body is putting on weight as he gains.
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England
Australia
Cheese rationing tightens in 1944 as supply shrinks
The War Food Administration projects civilians will have about a pound of cheese per person less in 1944 than in 1943. OPA raises point values for several cheeses due to limited supply. Military authorities receive roughly five million pounds of cheese to supply overseas forces with needed nutrients.
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War Food Administration
OPA
Price Administrator ends point free status on oils
Chester Bowles announces shortening, rationed salad and cooking oils are now point free. Lard became point free last month due to improved supplies. Butter and margarine remain unaffected by the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Bowles
New Mexico Men Named to Meat Industry Advisory Panel
A. D. Brownfield of Deming and Floyd W. Lee of San Mateo, both leaders in state livestock groups, were named to the National Meat Industry Advisory Committee as the CPA reports an average 50 percent reduction in ration points for lamb from April 40. The move follows appeals from lamb producers after concerns about lamb supply. In New Mexico the Arkansas Valley saw many lambs from the state ready for market but not yet sold, creating wartime anxieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
National Meat Industry Advisory Committee
Nas Vist Opa
Itis
A. D. Brownfield
American National Livestock Association
Deming
Floyd W. Lee
San Mateo
New Mexico Wool Growers Association
CPA
Arkansas Valley
Bartley McDonald Seeks Re election in Grant County
Bartley McDonald former president of the Southwestern New Mexico Livestock and Fair Association and current Grant County assessor, seeks re election with no opposition. He visits Hidalgo county friends on Monday as part of his campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartley McDonald
Southwestern
Navy accepts Charles I. Crouch Jr at Santa Fe office
Charles I. Crouch Jr. was accepted by the U S Navy on April 19 at the main recruiting station in Santa Fe. He volunteered through the Navy recruiting sub station at Silver City. Sworn in as apprentice seaman he was released to inactive duty to finish his final high school semester before transfer to the Naval Training Station.
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Charles I. Crouch, Jr
U. S. Navy
Santa Fe
Navy
Silver City
Naval Training Station
Card of Thanks for Walter Oliver Bereavement
Card thanks friends and neighbors for sympathy after the death of Walter Oliver. Signed by Mrs. Katie Oliver and sons, Mrs. Cordelia Ward, Miss Ora Mae Oliver.
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Walter Oliver
Katie Oliver and Sons
Cordelia Ward
Ora Mae Oliver
New Mail Dispatch Schedule Announced by Postmaster
Commencing April 27 a clerk will handle dispatching mail from 7 to 8 p m Letters mailed by 7 40 p m will go on night trains improving outgoing mail service Windows close at 6 p m Eugene Montague Postmaster
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Eugene Montague
Dinner Party Honors Mrs. L. B. Robinson on seventeenth Birthday
Dr. and Mrs. B. Austin entertained Monday evening honoring Mrs. L. B. Robinson on her seventeenth birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Nat Gammon, Mrs. Thelma Ross, Glenn Ross and James Sumner.
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B. Austin
L. B. Robinson
Nat Gammon
Thelma Ross
Glenn Ross
James Sumner
Hidalgo County Salvage Program Recognized for War Effort
Hidalgo county leads the state in per capita salvage collection as the Lordsburg Iron and Metals Co. and a Roswell firm earn pennants for exceeding quotas. The Lordsburg firm collects metals and paper, shipping three carloads this month and offering pickup of cardboard and papers to homes and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Roswell
Lordsburg Iron and Metals Company
Collecing
Walvage
Lordsburg Tron and Metals Company
Lordsburg
Hidalgo County
Joyful wedding bells at Methodial Parsonage
Joyous wedding ceremony Monday afternoon joined Miss Evelyn Barnett daughter of J V Barnett Mt Vernon Texas and Capt Bh Jd Omelka chief Dentist at Lordaburg Army Camp in holy matrimony Rev Franklin R Poage officiated The attendants included Capt J Carp and Mrs Carp The bride wore a wool dressmaker style and guests offered congratulations
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Franklin R. Poage
Evelyn Barnett
J. V. Barnett
Mt. Vernon
Texas
Jd. Omelka
Lordaburg
J. Carp
Mya. Carp
Med
Thelma Ross
Glen Ross
Bowman Hosts Buffet Dinner At 507 Pyramid
Mr and Mrs B C Bowman entertained with a buffet at their home 507 Pyramid Guesta. Guests included Mr and Mrs Paul Hudson Mr and Mrs Jack Grayson Iain and Mrs Gene Sandro Mr and Mrs Paul Marlory Mr and Mrs Charles Steele and Mrs J R Bradford. The evening featured Pokeno with grab bag prizes for lucky players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Bowman
Pyramid
Paul Hudson
Jack Grayson
Wartime Stamp List and Tire Inspection Reminder
This notice lists red and blue ration stamps across Books Four and Four Blue, with validity dates and uses for sugar meat fats and oils, plus a tire inspection reminder and token pay rates. It notes good through dates in 1945 and a general instruction to endorse Gar coupons and keep tokens circulating.
Shoe production OPA reports shoe distribution exceeds output by 53 million pairs
The OPA disclosed that rationed shoe distribution during the year surpassed production by more than 53,000,000 pairs, highlighting a wide gap between supply and demand in wartime retail.
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OPA
Surplus Canned Goods Warned For Spoilage Risk
An American Food Institute expert urges consumers to use up older cans and jars before spoilage, advising households to regularly check and rotate their canned food stocks. The warning emphasizes preventing waste and ensuring safety in pantry supplies.
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The
American Food Institute
Womans Society of Christian Service Meets May 5
The Women’s Society of Christian Service will meet May 5 with Mrs. H. H. Conder in attendance at o’clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Society of Chrisitian Service
H. H. Conder
Animas High School Ranuort and POM Banquet Recap
Animas High School held a Saturday evening banquet with a chicken dinner and dessert. Master of Ceremonies Sener Gauthier led the program with seniors and juniors recognized. Principal Jerylt M. Lorp and County Superintendent Mrs. PB Mand praised the year despite wartime conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antinag High
Sener Gauthier
Tonat
Senorita Richarda
Senorita Parker
Senor Tolle
Senorita Martin
Inno Solo
Benerita Adame
Senora MeTrnia
Prisoner of War Camp at Lordsburg Not Abandoned
In a letter to Chamber of Commerce secretary Carl A. Watt, the War Department confirms no plan to abandon the Lordsburg prisoner of war camp. Officials say business leaders in Lordsburg will be informed of assurances, and Col. Carvorth has been promoted to a large Texas camp with a Whitmarsh successor in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Eenne
McMains
Carl A. Wateh
Hateh
Washington
War Department
Lordsburg
Col. Carvorth
Texas
Ae Whitmarsh
Fairly Sister Arrives Safely in England
Margery M. Fairly, wife of Mine Ima Fairly, has arrived safely somewhere in England after receiving a letter yesterday from her water in Louisiana.
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Ima Fairly
Margery M. Fairly
England
Education on Wheels in Edmonton Libraries
The city of Edmonton Alberta employs a mobile library system where students walk to a streetcar pickup point, borrow classics like Tom Sawyer Huckleberry Finn Anne of Green Gables, and ride home with new titles. The program serves thousands weekly and has grown with the postwar influx of US soldiers families along the Alaskan Highway.
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Johnny
Jane
Edmonton
Alberta
United States
Ambular Library
Sea Books
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Promontory Pont
Utah
Union Pacific
Central Pacihc
Central Pacific
Estley
Ona
Buddy
Sim
C Fass
Nunamia
Eddie Rickenbacker
Agg
Emma Scofield
Pfe. H. E. Scofield
San Antonio
Mamma
Daniel
Damon
Philippines
Marines
Church OF the Nazarene
Wiley Whitt
the Methodist Church
Aall
Christ Church
UTS Pilti
PROWN
EXICO
Animal High School
Ranourt and Pom
Madze
Meducation ON Wheels
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