Memorial services honor Captain John F P Redford at Methodist Church
Col John L Lee Patriots of Lordsburg led memorial services for Captain John F P Redford killed in France during World War II. Pastor Poage read the memoir detailing Redford born 1919 El Paso. attended Cathedral High School and New Mexico A M. served in 759th Tank Battalion. earned Bronze Star and Purple Heart. survived by widow June and son James Brooks. burial in Eastern France. Inflation Control Week proclaimed in Lordsburg by Mayor Nat Gammon for February 6–18, 1945 with local civic cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Lee
Lordsburg
John FP. Redford
Mire
Claude
Puller
H. Gases
B. C. Payne
Tom J. Mayfield
C. B. Austin
Emma Scofield
Fuller
F. R. Poage
Jack Heather
American Legion
Methodist Church
R. E. Kircheval
Army
Poage
James Fredric Redford
el Paso
Texas
State College
Armored Force School
Ft. Knox
Kentucky
Ft. Bliss
759Th
Hot Springs
New Mexico
June Brooks
Camp Bowie
Browwood
759Th Tankattalion
Themntil
6Th Tankroup Headquarters
Jimmy
Brownwood
749Th
Tankattalion
Louisiana
Manuevers
Ife
Camp Fork
Ater
Camp Swift
Austin
Toast
England
Beig
Batlion
France
Capt
Redford
7Th Army
June Redford
James Brooks Redford
Bess Redford
Fritz Redford
John Redford
Liberty Hill
Hidalgo County
United States
Nat Gammon
War Price and Rationing Board No. 12
Lordsburg Puts On Metropolitan Aims At New Greyhound Station
The Greyhound Station relocated a half block east of Hidalgo Garage to a more attractive southern line facility. Buses now enter from the rear reducing street crossing danger and the Up-To-Date Cafe expanded capacity to handle more customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greyhound
Hidalgo Garage
Delta Kappa Gamma February Meeting at Hatfield Residence
Delta Kappa Gamma Theta Chapter held its February meeting at the Hatfield residence with Miss Katherine Richards hosting. Miss Ima Fairly led the program featuring Roy Melugin on the Compulsory School Laws of New Mexico. Attendees included Mrs. Mary Lee McInnis, Miss Katherine Smith, Miss Rankin, Mrs. Farmer, Miss Bess Johnston, Mrs. Helen Robertson, Mrs. Jane Traylor, Miss Ima Fairly, and Mrs. Luella Clark. The next gathering is planned for Mrs. Jane Traylor’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theta Chapter
Delta Kapy Gamma
Hatfield
Katherine Richards
Ima Fairly
Roy Melugin
New Mexico
Mary Lee McInnis
Katherine Smith
Luella Clark
Jane Traylor
Mrs Hill Hosts N and T Club Gathering
Mrs W P Hill entertained the N and T Club Tuesday with members including Mesdames Poage Hanner Tim ble Oxsheer Chase Fuller Jones Fisher Scofield Ownby and Luella Clark. Guests included Mrs H W Finley Powers Foster Jeffus Springer Olivia Well Chaulk and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Hill
N and T Club
Mesdames F. R. Poage
May Hanner
George Timble
W. E. Oxsheer
Mi. Chase
Charles Fuller
Elbert Jones
Bh. M. Fisher
H. L. Scofield
R. B. Ownby
Luella Clark
H. W. Finley
Rose Powers
John Foster
George Jeffus
New Mexico Sets Wartime Citywide Survey Dates
John E. Campbell announces start dates for additional citywide surveys across New Mexico. Beginning February 12 in Carrizozo and continuing through February 21 in Fort Sumner, each survey lasts one week. Denver officials and top OPA leaders will attend several events to compare new methods with prior statewide checks on foods drugs and other items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Campbell
District Opa
Carrizozo
Roswell
Carlsbad
Hobbs
Portales
Clovis
Fort Sumner
Denver
OPA
Johhn D. Bingaman
Mr. Campbell
Arthur Brodhead
Misa Elizabeeth Blanc
James J. Delaney
Silver City
Deming
Lordsburg
Socorro
Hot Springs
Belen
Advisory Committee Named for War Price Board in Silver City
John D. Bine faman District OPA Director and John E Campbell District OPA Board Executive announced the Silver City War Price and Rationing Board advisory panel. Members include E Y Ward mayor Prank Light War Bond Chairman E McDonald cattleman and county assessor Dr H W James president of New Mexico Teachers College Fred McCaulley farmer Verne Curt labor leader and Iva L Wright mining expert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Price and Rationing Board
Silver City
John D. Bine Faman
OPA
John E. Campbell
Districts Opa
E.Y. Ward
Prank Light
E. McDonald
H. W. James
The
New Mexico Teachers College
Fred McCaulley
Verne Curt
Iva L. Wright
OPA Sets Flat Hay Price At 27 Dollars A Ton
District OPA price officials announced the maximum price for alfalfa hay at the farm will remain 27 dollars per ton for February March and April. The decision maintains the current rate across the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velroary
Apel
Opa I'vrice
Government program to lower clothing costs and improve quality
The War Production Board and Office of Price Administration announce a joint plan developed with WPA and industry. The program aims to cut the average clothing bill by six to seven percent and improve quality, with effects felt by late spring and no increase in civilian clothing supply. It prioritizes work and health garments, with special attention to children's and work clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Production Board
Office of Price Administration
WPA
OVA
OPA
Washington
Ration Stamp Validity Notices and Rent Guidance
The notice lists food ration stamps including Blue Stamps for meats and processed foods, Sugar Stamps Nos 34 and 36 each for five pounds with 34 expiring February 28, airplane shoe stamps 1 2 and 3 for one pair, and A-14 gasoline coupons good for four gallons through March 21. It also advises motorists to keep mileage records and landlords to know the maximum legal rent for living quarters.
Womans Society of Christian Service Meets for World Day
The Womans Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church will meet Friday February 16 at Mrs Jack Heather s home. This is the World Day of Prayer Observance. Ladies of other churches are invited. Mrs Tom Clayton Mrs Roy Melugin and Mrs F R Poage lead the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Society of Christian Service
The
Methodist Church
Jack Heather
Lawlies
Tom Clayton
Roy Melugin
F. R. Poage
Judge Marsalis Fractures Hip in Evening Fall
Judge C W Marsalis suffered a serious hip fracture after a fall near his home Monday evening. He was taken to Lordsburg Hospital and this marks his first extended illness in his long career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Marsalis
Lordsburg Hospital
Judge Marsalis
Bridge Club gathers for weekly session
The Wednesday Bridge Club met this week with Mrs. Nat Garnmon. Other players included Mrs. R. E. Buvens, Mrs. Tila Rolfe and Mrs. Evelyn Clayton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat Garmon
R. E. Buvens
Ti la Rolfe
Evelyn Clayton
Local church notices include services at multiple congregations
An assortment of church announcements lists schedules for Sidney Hale Assembly of God Christ Church and St Joseph Catholic Church. It notes pastors, Sunday School times, morning and evening services, midweek activities, and special prayers and masses, including a Mass at a War Camp and English sermon.
Church notices at Nazaren e Church
Mrs Julule Rambo pastor schedules Sunday School 9 46 morning worship 11 NYP 8 6 30 prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 everyone welcome
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Church OF the Nazarene
Julule Rambo
N. Y
Methodist Church Service Times
Franklin R. Ponge serves as pastor with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and morning service at 11 a.m. Epworth League meets at 7 40 p.m with a prayer meeting on Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Young People’s Meeting
the Methodist Church
Franklin R. Ponge
Epworth League
Home on furlough for Sgt. Fitch arrives at Ft Bliss
Sgt Theodore Fitch A C returns from months overseas in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations arriving January 1 at Fort Bliss. He will visit his parents Mr and Mrs Albert J Fitch in Hachita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Fitch
A. C
Ft. Bliss
Hachita
Albert J Fitch
Card of Thanks for Floral Offerings at Greyhound Cafe
The Greyhound Cafe management thanks Mrs. Short Miss Sally Ferguson and the Bank of Douglas for their floral offerings at the cafe opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Short
Sally Ferguson
Bank of Douglas
Management Arts
Greyhound Cafe
CAP Meeting At Airport Draws Large Crowd In February
The CAP meeting held at the Airport on February 5 drew a large audience. Ronald Jensen outlined CAP history and aims, with plans for a more in depth report at the February 12 session covering Courtesy and Discipline and Infantry drill. Mrs Ralph Clark and her children from Santa Rita visit Mr and Mrs A L Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CAD
Ronald Jensen
CAP
Civil Air Patrol
Ralph Clark
Santa Rita
Mrs
A. L. Green
Debunking Food Fables on Milk and Common Diets
The nutrition committee debunks myths about milk with seafood and milk with acid fruits. It notes digestion truths of milk, eggs, and aluminum utensils, and challenges claims that fish or celery are special brain or nerve foods. It urges balanced diets with essential vitamins and minerals to resist infection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scientinta
Officers Wives Club Luncheon at Lordsburg POW Camp
The Officers Wives Club of the Lordsburg POW Camp met for a 1 pm luncheon at the Officers Club. Hostess Mrs. Carl Krugle welcomed guests with a heart themed centerpiece and red roses. Committee reports covered Camp Hospital and Chapel work, new and honorary members were welcomed, and Red Cross attendance was urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Officers Wives Club
Lordsburg
Officers Club
Carl Krugle
John Reneau
D. M. Schorr
Rollin K. Sneathen
EB. J. Lumpkin
Mayer
Red Cross
Infantile Paralysis Fund Nears Five Hundred Dollars
Eugene Montague as general chairman with Leo Cohen and Tom J Mayfield report almost $500 raised for the Infantile Paralysis Fund. A recent contributor is Mrs Nola Cochran who sent $25 for her child treated locally. The committee thanks all who contributed to this beneficial effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Montague
Leo Cohen
Tom J. Mayfield
Nola Cochran
Rex Kipp and Paul Hudson Visit Willcox Arizona
Mrs and Mrs Rex Kipp and Paul Hudson spent Monday and Tuesday in Willcox Arizona for a brief لذا.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Kipp
Paul Hudson
Willcox
Arizona
Interesting Letter From the Pacific Winged Homefront Message
Alfredo Mejia writes from the Lunga Point in the Pacific detailing the Luzon invasion. He recalls Leyte Gulf preparations, the S Day timing, and bombing missions to secure Lingayen Gulf beachhead. He notes minimal casualties, praise from the Admiral, and calls for continued home-front support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfredo Mejia
Pacific
Lunga Point
Luzon
Leyte Gulf
Lingayen Gulf
Philippine Islands
China Sea
Japa
Esse
Vaneid
Son of Nippon
Associated Press
Gulf
Navy
Philypine
Manila
Philippines
Anadren
Tokio
Tol
Oficina
Many Honors For Alparso Beltri From War Service
The Beltri family celebrates multiple honors for their son Alparso Beltri who died in action in the North African Theater on October 4 1944. He received the Purple Heart with Washingtons portrait locket, a WWII citation by Franklin D Roosevelt, a citation by General H H Arnold, and the air medal with two oak leaf clusters after reaching his 50th mission. The crew is believed dead except one survivor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Set
D. Roosevelt
H. H. Arnold
Army Air Forces
Air Corps
Alforso
Munich
A ,S
Lordsburg Beats Deming 46 39 In Tight Fight
Lordsburg defeated Deming 46 to 39 after a slow start. Deming led at halftime and late in the third quarter before Lordsburg rallied and pulled ahead in the final period. Deming coach hailed his players as the year’s best against Lordsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Bowie
Cliff
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Capt. Redford
Captain John FP. Redford
City of
Delta Kappa Gamma
Sidney W. Hale
Assembly OF God Church
Everett Smith
Young People’s
Aall
Church OF Christ
Pyramid
ST. Joseph Catholic cHurch
F. M. Grive
William P. Bowes
West Roxbury
Mars
Bowes
CAP Meeting
Julian Ollendorf
Arthur G. Volonte
New York City
Sergt
Volonte
U. S. Treasury Department
Alparso Beltri
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