The Future of PWA Bulletin From Edward H Oakley
Edward H Oakley, former Public Works Administration director in Santa Fe, reflects on three and a half years of the nations largest public works program. He notes job creation and civic improvements, with broader economic benefits and calls for a permanent PWA or continued successor to meet future needs. He cites Harold L Ickes urging a broad, sustained program to spur recovery and prosperity.
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Edward H. Oakley
Public Works Administration
Banta Fe
New Mexico
Department of Labor
Public Works
Publi Work
Harold L Ickes
National Radio Forum
PWA
United States
Congress
Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works
Mavericks Voice Names and Staff Roster
The Mavericks newspaper lists Roy T Bonal cccco as sponsor Kay Wright and editor staff. It includes reporters Oscar Cueto Ade Thomas Shillito and others across grades, with sections for pop squad music home economics and classroom roles.
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Roy T. Bonal
Cccco
Kay Wright Srer Lacy Gass
Oscar Cueto Ade
Thomas Shillito
Allen Hill
Evelyn Trendt
Preshman
Hannah Mae Ewan
Pop Squad
Felix Cordova
Dora Heather
Home Economics Posts Christmas Activities and Party Notes
The Home Economics department reports a busy fortnight with thirty capes and military caps for kindergarten Christmas program on Dec 18. Events include a Dec 10 faculty party for Mr and Mrs Smith, Dec 14 club Christmas party, and Dec 17 tea for mothers and staff. Decorations, student crafts, and refreshments featuring fruit cake and tea are described as part of the festive activities. The message closes with wishes for a Merry Christmas.
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Home Economics
Jack I. Smith
Home Economica Club
Santa Claus
Wanda Woods
Santa
Kay Wright
Foods Laboratory
Jung
Public Works Aid Should Be Targeted to Local Need
The speaker argues for a flexible PWA grant approach, urging 45 percent maximum but tailoring aid to local ability and project necessity. He favors avoiding grants to already prosperous areas and suggests PWA could buy bonds at reasonable rates to ease high interest. He backs continuing PWA based on its achievements and public support.
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PWA
Public Works Administration
Alumni to Meet Mavericks in Wednesday 7 30 Showdown
Alumni of the high school face the Mavericks Wednesday night at 7 30 in the Central Symposium. Admission is free and all are invited to watch. The Alumni squad may feature Jack Kerr Marshal Puller Souplie Conner Erwin Ewan Myles Cohen Junior George Jones Leo Elms and Billo Fisher.
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Mavericks
Jack Kerr
Marshal Puller
Souplie Conner
Erwin Ewan
Myles Cohen
Junior
George Jones
Leo Elms
Billo Fisher
Mavericks to Face Fort Apache Indians in Lordsburg Night
Tomorrow evening the Mavericks travel to Lordsburg to play the Fort Apache Indians. Dancers and possibly a medicine man will entertain fans at halftime. Everyone is urged to attend Saturday night basketball.
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Mavericks
Fort Apache
Hazel Mill Leaves L. H. S for Albuquerque School
Hazel Mill has withdrawn from L. H. S and will attend school in Albuquerque. Miss Kathryn Connell will spend the Christmas holidays with her parents in Amarillo, Texas.
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Hazel Mill
L. H.S
Albuquerque
Kathryn Connell
Amarillo
Texas
Spanish classes unite in singing songs and carols
The Spanish classes joined together last week to sing familiar Spanish songs and Christmas hymns.
Albuquerque High Praised as Best Kept In State
Oscar D. Moore, representative of the New Mexico School Supply Company of Albuquerque, complimented the high school on its splendid appearance. He stated this school is the best kept and best looking high school in the state.
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Oscar D. Moore
New Mexico School Supply Company
Albuquerque
Faculty Hosts Reception for Newlywed Mr and Mrs J I Smith
Last Friday at four P M the faculty hosted a reception for Mr J I Smith and Mrs Smith recently married. The entire faculty attended and presented the couple with a wool blanket.
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J. I. Smith
Junior High narrowly edges rivals 35 to 30 in tile-off
The teams finished tied and a tile-off decided the winner as the Junior High claimed a 35 to 30 victory. They will travel to Dun on Friday and return Saturday for a game against the Apache Indians.
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Duncan
Apache Indians
Music Notes and Band Plans for El Paso Run Carnival
Mr Mearns is to arrange the song Under the Texas Star for El Paso Run Carnival. The vocal and piano version was sent last year and transposed for vocal and instrumental ensemble to be aired from Roswell by S. H. 8. moasle students at a music festival. A Forecasting Committee of boys will select tournament winning teams to gather school songs for the band to perform, with Dear S. H. 8 as the likely first written and most played.
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Mearns
Texas Star
el Paso
Roswell
Senior class live wire earns fifth year in office
Last week Agnes Dunagan was described in the Maverick. Now a senior gent is introduced who has been a lively force since class start. He has held a high office for five years and began as team manager in freshman year. This year he earned a second football letter.
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Agnes Dunagan
Maverick
Some Fish Story But Carveth Wells Claims Its True
Carveth Wells will tell on the Continental Oil company broadcast Exploring America with Conoco and Carveth Wells that Florida is a fascinating playground with rich history and many attractions. He will describe Florida exploration and development under ten flags and preview America’s Tropics de Luxe. Radio listeners can tune in Sunday December 18 on KTSM at 1 45 to 2 15 P M. Sam Killebrew and Alan Koff visited El Paso Tuesday. Mr and Mrs N A Lathan of Steins visited town Tuesday.
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Carveth Wells
Continental Oil Company
America
Conoco
Florida
Wells
Tropics de Luxe
KTSM
Mystery Student Rider Near Town
A description of a local student in a Ford Model A or motorcycle who travels about fourteen miles to school each day. He is five feet eight inches, about 126 pounds, with dark hair and green eyes. Some call him a pest, but friends say he will be missed when he graduates in the spring.
Mildred and Mr Miller Discuss Trimming Letters
Mildred asks to file letters, Mr Miller confirms and agrees. She suggests trimming them with scissors, implying a quicker method. The exchange captures a domestic routine moment between Mildred and Mr Miller.
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Mildred
Mr. Miller
School Thanks Ger ald Fuller and NYA for Stop Sign Setup
The school expresses gratitude to Ger ald Fuller and the NYA boys for making and installing attractive stop signs on streets near Central and the High School building.
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Gerald Fuller
NYA
Tea Taper Tavern Closed for Rest of the Year
The Junior Class notes after a successful event that earned about sixty dollars for a seniors’ feed. They thank all who helped and state Tea Taper Tavern is closed for the remainder of the year.
Fragmented Classroom Snippets Echo 1960s Banter
A string of humorous exchanges among students and teachers. Nicky, Harber, Shook, Sundgren, Crider, LeRoy, Butcher, Mrs. Pierce, Lilian, Johnny trade quips on hair, breakfast, poems, and track meat. Light, period voice with playful mischief.
Central Grade School Hosts Visitor Day Christmas Exhibit
On December 16 Central Grade School welcomed parents and friends from 1 to 4 pm for a visitor day. The Art Room was open and 6th to 8th grade showcases reflected Christmas projects, with rooms decorated to the festive spirit and trees by younger students.
Fourth Grade Stages Dickens Christmas Play at School
The fourth grade dramatizes a Dickens Christmas carol as part of the holiday spirit. The eighth grade hosted a party Wednesday night. The Junior High team defeated the second high school team Saturday night.
Christmas Class Projects And Holiday Activities Include Reentries And Cards
Reentries in 1st grade for Augustina and Alfonzo De La O and Sara Lopez. Second grade makes gifts for fathers while 3rd grade writes letters to Santa. 4th grade makes cards and schedules a Christmas program Friday afternoon. Checkerboard scores noted and teachers plan holiday travels.
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Augustina
Alfonzo de la O
el Paso
Paul Lopez
Sara Lopez
Santa Claus
Elvira Mejia
Arthur Talavera
Monse Flores
Yoder
Wilson
Miss Fairly
Tucson
Shipe
Las Cruces
Albuquerque
Fuller
Cancey
Texas
Lordsburg High Glee Club to Sing Carols on Christmas Eve
The Lordsburg High School Glee club will sing carols on Christmas Eve. Residents may invite carolers by placing a light in their window.
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Lordsburg High School Glee Club
Animas Ananas By Ben and Local Gossip
The piece notes W A Ballard buying the Animas garage from M L Parker to form a major local business, plus mentions Casey's country club joy riding and a few small exchanges at Rodeo store with Buford Martin and Mrs Ballard. It closes with playful personal gossip about a young girlfriend and a doll.
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W. A. Ballard
M. L. Parker
Animas
Casey's Country Club
Fiddler
Buford Martin
Rodeo
Lordsburg Junior High opens season with win over Hachita
The Mavericks defeated Hachita 66 to 25 in the season opener. Lordsburg led early and maintained the advantage throughout as the Lordsburg squad showcased solid team play and effort.
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Mavericks
Hachita
Lordsburg
A Christmas Message From Town Voices
Local readers share reflections on community, drought myths, and civic life. humorous musings on governance, labor, and satisfaction as a festive note closes with holiday goodwill.
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Steins
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Hidalgo Garage
Ritter-Walker Co
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Firestone Tires
Hidalgo
Glee Club
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Hachita Game
Chamber of Commerce
Mrs. Simpson
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Coty
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Eagle Drug and Stationery
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