William Pynchon as Early American Meat Packer
Springfield resident William Pynchon is noted as the first American to engage in meat packing activity in the early colonial era. The reference places his work in the Springfield area of Massachusetts.
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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1948
Page
4
Springfield resident William Pynchon is noted as the first American to engage in meat packing activity in the early colonial era. The reference places his work in the Springfield area of Massachusetts.
In 1655 a group led by John Reach and associates began driving cattle to Boston, establishing early livestock routes. The effort linked farmers in neighboring towns to meat markets in the port, supporting colonial settlement and trade expansion.
The announcement lists Lordsburg officials Jeffus N Franklin Davidson and Charles C Martin and sets teen ages birth years 1923 to 1930 for registration on specified dates. It notes 18 year olds may enlist in the Army or Air Force for one year with current limits and instructs on how applicants are processed at Lordsburg Recruiting Station and Camp Hood for white and Black applicants.
Public authorities authorized warning devices for telephone conversation recordings after August 2. It will be unlawful to use a recording machine without the signaling equipment. The telephone company installs and maintains the necessary line connections and warning device, but does not manufacture or install recorders. If a caller does not want a recording, ask the other party to disconnect the device.
Miss Mary Jean Waters of Odessa Texas was honored with a picnic and party on Thursday July 29 hosted by Miss Jean Ella Brown. Attendees included Raymond George Lou Ellen Rawson Betty Lee George Bobby Browning Gloria Gass Patsy Powell Leonard Rawson and Mabel Brown.
Hazel A. Buvens administratrix of Robert Elmer Buvens deceased has filed for a final report and account. A hearing to determine heirship and ownership, with objections and settlement to be heard on September 10, 1948 at 10:00 AM in the Hidalgo County Probate Court Lordsburg NM. Attorney E Forrest Sanders represents the administratrix. Clerk Rachel Atkinson presides. First publication July 30 1948. publication August 20 1948.
A brief notice states that adding machine paper is available at the Liberal office. The item is offered to readers or members seeking supplies. No additional details on quantity or price are provided.
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