Army service column answers on allotments and pensions
Headquarters Eighth Service Command in Dallas responds to questions for Army personnel and dependents. A mother asks about pension eligibility after a veteran’s death and dependency proof. other readers inquire about mail, alimony, GI loans, and theater ribbons. The column guides on forwarding mail, pension claims, and GI Bill loans.
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Eighth Service Command
Dallas
Texas
A.P.O
Army
Dependents Clain Service
Veterans Administration
Washington, D.C
War Department Office of Dependency Benefits
Newark
New Jersey
Army Navy E Award Star Added to Martinez Refinery
Admiral Bloch announces the Martinez Refinery of Shell Oil Company had a star added to its Army Navy E award after renewing production volume. He commends F B Clulow and the refinery staff for maintaining high output and proving ongoing capability in support of the fighting forces.
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C. Bloch
Navy Board Production Awards
Martinez
Shell Oil Company, Incorporated
Clulow
Bloch
Equipmert
Soldier Home Bound After Emergency Operation
In Hays Kansas a soldier’s wife with a 3 month old baby faced an emergency operation. The Red Cross sought help while Paul Zieke advised his wife, delivering reassurance in a calm tone and promising to sing her home for a visit.
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Hays
Kan
Red Cross
Paul Zieke
Pageant of History honors mining on International Mining Day
El Paso invites participants for a Southwest history pageant tied to International Mining Day on November 10 and 11. About 1000 performers will depict Indian days to the present war with mining theme dominant. Contestants submit pageant name by October 1 to the El Paso Chamber of Commerce. winner gets a $25 War Bond.
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el Paso
Texas
Southwest
Chamber of Commerce
1 Paso Chamber of Commerce
Chaner
American Institute of Mining Engineers
Colorado
New Mexico
Arizona
Mexico
County Kitchens Mine Tin for War Needs in Hidalgo
Women in Hidalgo County will mine tin from civilian canning to supply 2081 2 ton Army trucks this year according to J A Stewart of the American Can Company. He cites last year’s civilian canning totaling 607 624 cans, with 2 500 cans yielding tin for one 1 1 2 ton truck and notes ongoing armed forces demands.
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Hidalgo County
J. A. Stewart
American Can Company
Washington
Canned Food Demand Seen Booming With War Welfare
Mr Stewart says consumption reached about three billion cans in 1943 and is expected to rise to three and a quarter billion in the current year as more armed forces overseas require durable canned foods. He notes the can is the most practical container for international shipment.
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Stewart
Predators Taken by Game Department in 1944 Fiscal Year
State Game Department reports 1672 coyotes 282 bobcats 21 mountain lions 62 golden eagles 6 stock killing bears and 1170 other predators taken in the year ending June 10 1944. Hidalgo county accounted for 168 coyotes 24 bobcats and 47 other animals. The department notes a trapper in Hidalgo and ongoing predator control in the southwest with one lion hunter and seven coyote trappers.
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State
Elliot Sr. Barker
Hidalgo County
Barker
Game Department
Animas Mountains
Game
Farly Turkeys Go To Armed Forces
War Food Administration requires all turkeys sold in New Mexico be offered to authorized processors or buyers for re sale to armed forces. The order aims to ensure turkeys reach troops at home and overseas, with exceptions for home consumption and relief petitions. Local growers should contact county agents for letters of authority or release options, as civilian supply may be smaller than last year due to higher military demand.
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War Food Administration
War Pood Administration
Christianis
Guadalcanal
Solomons
Tarawa
Pacific
Atlantic
Mediterranean
North Africa
Italy
England
New Mexico
Washington, D. C
Dairy and Poultry Field
Dallas
Texas
Local Officials Declare Candidacies for November Elections
Several residents announce campaigns for county offices including Probate Judge County Clerk Treasurer Sheriff Tax Assessor and other posts for the November 7 election. Names include Peter J Paikly Rachel Atkinson Mertice Brooks Roy Kerr Percy Brown.
Definite price details awaited on ceiling costs
Incomplete notes indicate upcoming information on regular ceiling prices and cents per pound. The snippet suggests final figures will be released soon by the relevant authority or department.
Enchanting summer dress from rayon taffeta fabric
Young plaid dress in rayon taffeta designed for summer evenings and fall school dances. Fabric has passed lab tests for seam strength and care, promising good wear and a possible later make-over. Free leaflet on rayon hosiery care available from the Women’s Department.
County Commissioner Third District Election Noted
A fragment notes the November 7 election for county commissioner in the Third District. The readable text indicates its focus on the local race and indicates an electoral context without further details.
Wilkinson Runs in Second District on November 7 Election
L. E. Wilkinson appears as a candidate for the Second District seat in the November 7 election, with details indicating campaign activity and district involvement.
Rey Can Mdacy Seeks Re election for First District
Local notice announces Robert Mortensen endorses Rey Can Mdacy for re election to the First District seat at the upcoming November election highlighting continuity and public service credentials.
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Rey Can Mdacy
Robert Mortensen
Katherine Richards Announces Candidacy for County Superintendent
Katherine Richards announces her candidacy for County Superintendent of Schools in the upcoming November 7 election. The announcement notes her focus on education leadership and community involvement.
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Katherine Richards
Red Cross Sets Up Donut Dugouts for Returning Servicemen
The article notes wounded and ill soldiers at the first US hospital stop seek to contact family, asking how far they are from home and the fastest way to reach their mother. It mentions England’s Donut Dugouts, Red Cross jeave centers near embarkation ports for troops before the invasion.
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Washington
Red Cross
United States
Candidate Announces Run for 22nd District Seat
A statement declares candidacy for Representative in the 22nd District and mentions Justice of the Peace H. Vearle Payne for District No. 1 in the upcoming November 7 election with Cc W. Marsalis noted.
Hodges Seeks Re election for Sixth District District Attorney
Joseph W. Hodges announces run for re election to the office of District Attorney for the Sixth Judicial District of New Mexico in the upcoming November election.
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Candi Cy
Sixth Judicial District
State of
New Mexico
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Lordsburg
C. G. Sage
P. M. McInnis
Mgr
New Mealico
Edith Woodard
Quay County
New Mexico Extension Service
Dorothy Y. Gillett
Tacumeari
Mra
Roy F. Hendrickson
UNRRA
Karen
Ann
Peter J. Paikly
County Cleerk
Rachel Atkinson
Mertice Brooks
Roy Kerr
Percy Brown
L. E. Wilkinson
H. Vearle
Didacy
Office of Justice of the Peace
Cc. W. Marsalis
Oseph W. Hodges
U. S
Maddux Monument Company
Americed
Community Public Service Company
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