Sergeant Moore Leads Army Mess in Lordsburg Camp
A profile of Sergeant Joseph B. Moore highlights his career as a distinguished mess sergeant at the Lordsburg internment camp. The article details his training in home economics and cookery, his work under notable chefs, and his role in preparing Army rations and menus, including the Pershing diet, while praising his dedication and impact on dining quality. It also notes a hazardous CCC era path and its disrepair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Officers’ Club
Brownwood
Texas
Joseph B. Moore
Sergeant Moore
Francis D. Harrick
London
Eric J. Wishman
Fernando Fofori
Calvin Longer
Sgt. Moore
General Pershing
Life Magazine
Officers Club Party Lively Evening At Fort Camp
An Officers' Club party on Saturday August 15 featured soft lights music and gaiety. Col C A Lundy led with high Tripoly score while dancing followed to a music box. Guests included Capt and Mrs J O Safford Capt and Mrs L J Balch Lt and Mrs H C Stull Lt Phillip Bond Lt and Mrs Rufus Crews Lt and Mrs O J Smart Capt and Mrs A J Warren and Lt and Mrs Clarence Jack who later camped at Rustlers Park enjoying chilly night fun and blankets shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Officers’ Club
Col
C. A. Lundy
Music Box
J. O. Safford
L. J. Balch
H. C. Stull
Phillip Bond
Rufus Crews
O. J Smart
A. J. Warren
Clarence Jack
Rustlers Park
Mountain Outing Ends With Narrow Escape On Cat Walk
Major and Mrs W P Churchill joined Mr and Mrs G P Jeffus for a fishing trip to White Water creek August 15 and 16. The party cooked outdoors and hiked the Cat Walk above the canyon where Mrs Churchill slipped and was saved by Major Churchill's quick intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major
W. P. Churchill
G. P. Jeffus
White Water Creek
Officers wives luncheon honors flag pledge and decor
The officers wives met for a luncheon on Wednesday August 19 with Mrs Roscoe C Baker presiding. Place cards depicted pup tents with small flags and guests recited song lines aloud. A center of American flags framed the event followed by pledge and song America. Lunch featured fruit cocktail salad steaks vegetables and strawberry sundae. Attendees included Mrs Roscoe C Baker and other local and out of state guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe C. Baker
Rufus Crews
O. J. Smart
E. W. Mitchell
Marguerite Deale
Phoenix
Arizona
Glen Hall
San Antonio
Texas
Rambling Notes From Lordsburg Army Life
Cpl Elmer L Davis wed a Stockton California bride Juliet e Chavez and married in Lordsburg. Soldiers of the 340th exchange thanks to locals Mrs G W Trimble for Day Room help and to Pvt Rotolo for barbering. Pvt Abner J Brown appears for final exams at Fort Bliss while others manage social efforts and sign painting. Rambler reports his uniform photo and a joking quip about a camera hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Elmer L. Davis
Davis
Julliete Chavez
Stockton
Calif
Lordsbury
Rambler
Lordsburg
Victory Books
Orchide
G. W. Trimble
Trimble
E. C. Blackwell
Blackwell
Post
Bob Lang
Bob
Lel
Abner J. Brown
Officer Candidates Board
Fort Bliss
Texas
Air Corp Administration School
B. F. Adams
R. Long
R B. Thompson
Rel
L. Rotolo
M. Michael
Cpl. Brosius
Corporal Brosius Promoted to Sergeant in 240th MPEG
Corporal Arthur M. Brosius of the 240th Military Police Escort Company has been promoted from corporal to sergeant highlighting a steady ascent in rank within the unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur M. Brosius
Mpeg Company
Bond Arms Officer Spars Over Uniform Allowance
Lieutenant Bond of the Bond Arms unit told members at the Officers' Club on Wednesday night he had not received his uniform allowance recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bond
Pvt. Clark W Matlock In Laundry Truck Crash Is Hospitalized
Pvt. Clark W. Matlock, injured in a laundry truck accident near Deming, was sent to William Beaumont General Hospital yesterday. His condition improved from desperate to very good in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Clark W. Matlock
Deming
Wm. Beaumont General Hospital
Transfer of Private Gathright Within 209th M P E G
Private Quinton Gathright moved from the 209th Military Police E G Company to the Medical Detachment. The transfer reflects unit reallocation within the same battalion and preserves his service record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quinton Gathright
209Th M.P. E. G. Company
PFC Edward M. Ray Transfers to QM Detachment
PFC Edward M. Ray transferred from the Military Police Detachment to the QM Detachment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
Edward M. Ray
Military Police Detachment
Hutchinson Takes Over Miser's Chest Mining Property
Former State Senator Charles J. Hutchinson announces a bond and lease on the Miser's Chest mining property from J. G. Berryhill Jr. Hutchinson plans intensive development, sinking a main shaft 400 feet deeper and a second shaft 1 000 feet away to form an air current. He says multiple parties also sought the lease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Hutchinson
Shoe String
J. G. Berryhill, Jr
Denver
Hutchinson
Liberal
Liberal A Real Mining Story. “While I Was Negotiating With Mr. Berryhill
Windmill Linkering Leaves Man with Severe Finger Injuries
Johnnie Jones suffered the loss of the end of his third finger on the left hand and serious bruising to the second finger in the customary windmill linking activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Jones
Army men advance ranks and pursue Nash ville course
George F. Corwin rises from PFC to Corporal while Roy B. Head Jr. becomes First Sergeant and Ralph Kinsey moves from PFC to technician. Sth wrade PFC Robert E.K. Stout will attend the auto diesel school in Nashville Tennessee. The course is among the Army's most interesting and the man is lucky to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Corwin
Roy B. Head, Jr
Ralph Kinsey
Sth Wrade
Robert EK. Stout
Nashville, Tenn
Wayne D Abbott Joins Parachute Troops at Fort Benning
PFC Wayne D Abbott is stationed with parachute troops at Fort Benning Georgia marking a new posting and assignment for the serviceman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne D. Abbott
Ft Benning, Ga
Landy assumes CCC camp duties amid dusty New Mexico trails
Lt Col C A Landy takes over CCC camps in the area as trucks shuttle between Internment Camp and CCC Camp at Glenwood. Soldiers face a rough assignment with dust, risk, and grim humor as one driver stares down a 1000 foot cliff.
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C. A. Landy
CCC
Glenwood
New Mexico
Formal Officers' Club Dance With Silver City Band
A dance is planned at the Officers' Club this Saturday night featuring a band brought from Silver City. The event will be formal with long gowns for the ladies.
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Officers’ Club
Silver City
Lundy Family to Visit Local Mining Camp
Mrs. C. A. Lundy and her young daughter Lolly Lundy will visit the camp for about a week arriving Saturday. Lolly is eager about mining, ghost towns, cattle, and local flora and fauna and will likely stay busy during her stay.
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C. A. Lundy
Lolly Lundy
Lundy
Army recreation committee drafts plans for august event
The camp soldiers elect a recreation committee to organize an enlisted men and their guests evening on August 29. Transportation is arranged, the recreation hall will gleam, and music, punch, and refreshments are planned. Elected members include Sgt Ackerman and Corp Keyes of HQ Det, Pvt Posey MC, Corp Blackwell 340th MPEG, Corp McCready 210 MPEG, Corp Pierce 209th MPEG.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sgt. Ackerman
Corp. J. Keyes
Pvt. Posey
Corp
Blackwell
McCready
Pierce
Lt. James H. Hughes Resting in Santa Fe and Tyrone NM
Lt. James H. Hughes is visiting Santa Fe and Tyrone New Mexico for a needed rest. Local military notices report the visit and travel between the two towns.
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James H. Hughes
Santa Fe
Tyrone
New Mexico
American prisoner defeats three wrestlers in Lordsburg guardhouse
An American inmate in Lordsburg’s guardhouse wrestled three rival prisoners in a display said to prove Jiu Jitsu is good but beef is better. The observer noted the American’s rapid handling of all three challengers and teased forthcoming hands on confrontation.
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Lordsburg
Feeder Sale Dropped From Fair and Rodeo Events
At a courthouse meeting August 15, fair officers and cattlemen voted to eliminate the feeder sale this year due to war driven conditions and beef price ceilings. The big sale of purebred Hereford cattle and 4-H calves, plus goats, sheep and horses, will proceed alongside the Ranchos de Hidalgo rodeo and home economies feature under Grant county leadership. Attendees included Bartley B. McDonald and George H. Cureton among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iion
Marfa
Ranchos de
Hidalgo
Grant County
Bartley B. McDonald
Southwestern New Mexico Livestock and Fair Association
George H. Cureton
Southwestern Hereford Association
Sherwood Culberson
Rancheros de Hidalgo
George Godfrey
Robert Royall
Huling Means
Taylor McDonald
Rh. W. Cureton
Fletcher Tignor
C. C. Martin
Noel Rankin
Hog Cholera Warning for County Hogs
County extension agent Paul F B Hudson warns hog owners near Lo burg of a cholera outbreak. High mortality follows unsanitary conditions and garbage. Immediate joint action with veterinary help and improved hygiene can prevent spread. Call the County Agent for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loburg
Ste
Paul FB
Hudson
Dempsey Draws Large Crowd in City Hall Rally
When Jack Dempsey visited Thursday he found his pictures in many storefronts and an admirer placing one on a globe with the caption Sitting on Top of the World. The city hall rally drew unprecedented enthusiasm with L. P. McHalffey presiding and Mayor Ernest J. Short on the platform. A sizable Grant County delegation joined the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Dempsey
L. P. McHalffey
New Mexico Knights of Pythiax
Ernest J. Short
Grant County
Lordsburg Service Club week’s hostesses listed
The Lordsburg Service Club names the hostesses for each day from Friday August 21 to Thursday August 27. A key to the Club room is missing and the chairman Mrs L B Robinson asks the holder to return it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg Service Club
L. B. Robinson
Jack Heather
W. W. Scott
Harlan Black
Orfa Mann
Don McCabe
Faye Clayton
R. M Reynolds
Mattie Conner
Tom Clayton
E. M. Brickley
F. R. Poage
Attractive Candidate for State Office Here
Lordsburg recently hosted a second visit by Mrs. Tene Guthrie a prominent candidate for state superintendent of public instruction. Her educAtional qualifications and charming personality are cited as making her a creditable state officer.
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Lordsburg
Tene Guthrie
Ray Whitney RKO Orchestra to Appear at Palace Theatre
Palace Theatre manager Mrs. S. FE. Allen announces Ray Whitney RKO Orchestra will perform in person on Saturday August 29 during all Saturday showings. The famed ensemble previously played with Tim Holt westerns and will again entertain local audiences this season. More details to come next week.
Walters Visit from Animas to Lordsburg
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Curley Walters of Animas were Lordsburg visitors Wednesday.
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W. H. (Curley) Walters of
Animas
Lordsburg
USO and Legion Sponsor Dance To Support Lordsburg Center
The USO and the American Legion plan a fundraising dance at LaFlenta on Saturday Sept 5 1942. Net proceeds will be split between the two groups to maintain the recreation center for troops. Tickets cost 1.00 for men and 60 cents for armed forces members.
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USO
Lordsburg
Leo Cohen
The
Legion
60E
Montague
Honolulu Visitors Stay With Local Doctor
Mr and Mrs Eddie OBrien and their son Junior visit the states and stay with Dr and Mrs Austin. Eddie appears younger than his years, and Dr Austin will examine him to confirm his health and condition.
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Eddie O'Brien
Honolulu
Austin
Junior
Eddie
Dr. Austin
Deputy U S Marshal Delivers Young Soldier to Court
Dennis Rutland, a fine looking young soldier, appeared before U S Commissioner Holt charged with stealing a car in Houston Texas. He pleaded guilty and offered the sole excuse "drunk" for the crime.
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U. 5S
Dennis Rutland
U. S
Holt
Houston
Texas
Cadets and Cadet Nurse Graduates Featured In Papers
The Herald Post shows Alan A. Koff among student filers and Army and Navy Cadets at the School of Miner. The Morning Times features Miss Marjorie Fairley joining the nursing staff at William Beaumont Hospital Fort Bliss.
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Herald Post
Alan A. Koff
Army and Navy
School of
Miner
Morning Times
Marjorie Fairley
William Beaumont Hospital
Fort Bliss
Posner Takes Up War Work After Resigning School Post
Principal Albert Posner resigns as head of the Central School and moves to the QM Department in Phoenix. He has served in Grant County school work for eight years. Mrs Posner is identified as Grace Conner in the former Mise Gracie Conner record.
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Albert Posner
Central School
QM Dept
Phoenix
Grant County
Mra Posner
Mise Gracie Conner
Richard Westover Promoted at Fort Bliss
Pvt. Richard Westover of Lordsburg New Mexico is promoted to technician fifth grade at Fort Bliss Texas effective immediately Public Relations Officer announces the meritorious promotion Readers are informed of his milestone achievement dated August 12 1942
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Fort Bliss
Texas
Richard Westover
Lordsburg
N. M
Notice of Library Hours Change
Beginning Monday September 24 the Library will be open Monday through Friday 9 00 to 7 00 PM and Saturday 9 00 to 12 00 AM This change is for the convenience of the schools Word from Mrs Thos R Taggart says she received a War Department letter and radiogram from Captain Taggart on April 6.
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Thos. R. Taggart
War Department
Captain Taggart
Scrap handling plan outlined by War Production Board
At a special War Production Board meeting in Hidalgo County the State Industrial Conservation Division set scrap collection procedures with prices four dollars per ton paid at farms and eight dollars at dealers yards. Arthur Myer and L A Bradberry received instructions. citizens urged to bring scrap to dealers or have it collected, else state steps to compel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Production Board
State
Lorna Acrap
Arthur Myer
L. A. Bradberry
Hidalgo County
State Board
Signy to Direct Citizens to New City Dump Grounds
Signy will guide residents to the city’s new dump grounds after earlier signs were removed directing to the old dump. No current signage indicates the location of the updated facility, prompting the need for new directions.
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Signy
Padlock from Kalaton Shakespeare jail on display
Mrs John T. Muir presents a large padlock once used to hold prisoners at the Kalaton Shakespeare jail. It sits among a collection of Shakespeare souvenirs owned by local resident Lorian, showcased at the event hosted by Mrs Frank Till Shakespeare.
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Jobn T. Muir
Frank Till Shakespeare
Kalaton Shakespeare Jail
Bine Lorian
Old Timer William Bills Visits Sister in Town
William Bills aged 82, a long time resident now in Los Angeles, is visiting his sister Mrs. Dora Kerr and reuniting with many friends, accompanied by his son Claude during the trip.
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William Bills
Dora Kerr
Mr. Bills
Los Angeles
Claude
W. P. Hill Returns Home After Strenuous Illness
Friends learn W. P. Hill has returned home from DeMon hospital after a severe illness following a near fatal truck accident at his father's ranch home.
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W. P. Hill
Postmaster Home Returns After Ten Days Rest
Postmaster Eugene Montague is home from a ten day rest and recuperation at Hot Springs. Roy Jones has gone to the Navy and Miss Lucille Bradberry is learning his duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Montague
Hot Springs
Roy Jones
Navy
Lucille Bradberry
Robbed Motor Sales Break-In Alarm Stirs Local Officials
Sneak thieves entered the Motor Sales building through the back door Wednesday night and stole from the cash drawer after breaking into the fire room. Sheriff Allen and Chief Deputy Kerr investigated, while Harold Bishop of the M 5S staff reported the loss shortly after 65:00 o'clock in the mining.
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Allen
Kerr
Harold Bishop
M 5S
Brief Court Term Clears Routine Business
Judge A. W. Marshall presided a short term of court yesterday handling routine matters and delivering quick decisions. The session focused on disorderly conduct filings and minor civil docket entries, with no major trials scheduled.
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A. W. Marshall
Coe Howard Visits Portales Vying for National Seat
New Mexico lawmaker Coe Howard from Portales toured the city yesterday meeting many supporters. He expressed pleasure at a Roosevelt portrait together with him in the Chamber of Commerce setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coe Howard
New Mexico
Portales
Coe
Roosevelt
Chamber of Commerce
Conner Couple Vacationing at Separ Ranch
Mr and Mrs Maurice Conner of Silver City are spending their vacation at a ranch near Separ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Maurice Conner
Silver City
Separ
Schools Open Mon 24 After Seven Faculty Departures
Superintendent Tom J. Mayfield calls all students to report Monday at 9 00 a m as Lordsburg schools reopen. Seven veteran faculty, including Central school principal Vondolee Page and Richard Lewis, depart for new positions. Rh V Traylor named Central principal. Miss Lucy Gass joins staff with other transfers and new hires listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom J. Mayfield
Vondolee Page
Central School
Richard Lewis
Reserve Union School
Minnes Fredien Lewis
Mildred Troutt
Uth Lacey
Fern Carney
Hertha McCafferty
Rh. V. Traylor
Ruidose
Lucy Gana
Mary Hardinaglor College
Belton
Texas
Lordaburge
Tucson
Lordsburg School
Accidental Death At Banner Mine Reported
Dolorie Baisa a 49 year old miner died after a 16 foot fall on the eleventh level of the Banner mine Tuesday night about 12:00. Sheriff’s jury ruled the death accidental. He recently married a month ago and had worked at the mine for over a year as a faithful worker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aw Dolorie Baisa
Banner
Allen
Corone
Jadne Marcalin
Dempsey Outsines Education Policy For New Mex Gov Race
Democratic candidate John J. Dempsey outlines education priorities in response to the New Mexico Educational Association. He commits to maintaining and improving schools despite war era stresses, seeking federal aid if revenues fall, diverting nonessential funds to schools, supporting staggered terms for education boards, ensuring teacher pay and tenure, and keeping politics out of education. Dempsey vows to consult trained educators and prevent partisan interference in schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
N. Mex
R. J Mullins
The
New Mexico Educational Association
John J. Dempsey
Dempsey
Malling
Evry
State Board of Education
Two Boys Enrolled at University of New Mexico
Terry Williams and Claude Allen Brown were enrolled at the University of New Mexico after being taken there yesterday by Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Williams
Claude Allen Brown
U. of N. Mexico
T. B. Williams
Food Sale Saturday By Junior Woman's Club
The Junior Woman's Club will hold an uncooked food sale at the Community Public Service Company office Saturday morning August 2. Public notice invites residents to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Public Service Company
Mrs Blas Noce and Son Visit in Phoenix
Mrs Blas Noce and her son Joe are visiting Phoenix, adding a note of family travel to the city scene. They plan sightseeing and local meals during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Blas Noce
Joe
Phoenix
Rancher Tyler Plans 2060 Pounds of Seed-Grown Peaches
W. A. Tyler a south town rancher and Chamber of Commerce caller displayed sample peaches from his ranch. He expects about 2000 pounds of fruit this year all from seed-grown trees. Some trees may yield 300 to 400 pounds each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Tyler
Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Tyler
Distinguished Guest Visits Chamber of Commerce
Among the distinguished visitors to the Chamber of Commerce on Saturday was Robert Taylor, top flight movie star, en route from the East to Hollywood. He showed interest in the local gallery of famous people and promised to send a good picture of himself to add to the collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Robert Taylor
Hollywood
Final Scrap Pick Up Days To Be Week Of Sept 7
Public notice urges Hidalgo County residents to collect all scrap metal for the government. Residents are asked to bring scrap voluntarily as trucks are needed to haul it, with details published in a separate column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hidalgo County
Mrs. Georgia Lusk Visits Hidalgo County for Primary Vote
Candidate Georgia Lusk, former State Superintendent (1939–1944) and former county superintendent, seeks Democratic primary votes in Hidalgo County. A Lovington city teacher turned rural Guadalupe county supervisor, she has roots in Lovington and Santa Rosa and holds NMSTA PTA and American Legion ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Lusk
Seligman
Sehoole
Lovington
Carlebad
Eddy County
Guadalupe Concer
Greeley
NMSTA
PTA
American Legion
Delta Kappa Gamma
Toin Santa Rosa
Lordsburg Junior Woman's Club Silent Meeting and Sale
The Lordsburg Junior Woman's Club met at Hotel Hidalgo Lounge on Thursday noon. A food sale is planned for Saturday morning August 22 at the Community Public Service office. New members include Mrs Morton Coffman Mrs John R Bradford and Misses Velma Hill Olive Ann Wright Opal Wright. Luncheon honored Miss Mary Louise Noce Gladys Whisnat Judy Clement Leahwell Donna Nelson Dorothy Innis Ruthe Fisher Pa Wright Mary Messecar and Mesdames L R Jones Jr Dre Bowman Frank Matthaei Gordon Harold Scofield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Hotel Hidalgo
The
Community Public Service
Morton Coffman
John R. Bradford
Velma Hill
Olive Ann Wright
Opal Wright
Mary Louise Noce
Gladys Whisnatt
Judy Clement
Leahwell
Donna Nelson
Dorothy Innis
Ruthe Fisher
Pa Wright
Mary Messecar
Mesdames L. R. Jones, Jr
Dre Bowman
Frank Matthaei
Gordon Harold Scofield
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ECW
Officers’ Clubs
J. Hutchinson
Miser
Posner
Paul B. Hudson
Industrial Conservation Division
War Production Hoard
Etn
Oy Melagin
Noble Reetor
Roy Boner
Mise
Exa Barton
Burke Stiles
Arthur C. Olson
Gien H. Phillips
M. Menssecar
Bernetta Hendrix
Nola Cochran
Hartwell
Marie Childress
Wilson School
Nancy Chase
Penn
Olive Harper
Mies
Ruth Pieher
Olivia Wella
Ada Brosius
U. OF
C. Guest
Mrs. Lusk
Junior Woman's Club
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