Lordsburg Internment Camp Community Activities News
The Lordsburg Internment Camp reports USO activities with evening events at the Knights of Pythias Hall hosted by Roy Melugin. Vesper services at 3:18 on Sundays, phone installation at the hall, and a post recreation hall music club led by Lt. Philip Bond are noted along with guest visits from Mr. and Mrs. Hill and Lt. Col. James Parker moving into 303 Sixth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USO
Lordsburg
Rand
R. V. Traylor
Monight
O. J. Smart
Mday
Adj. B
Philip Bond
the Post Recreation Hall
James Parker
Sixth Street
Col. Parker
Leader’s Condition Improves After Attack
Louis A. Ledbetter, commanding officer of the internment camp, had been convalescing for three days after an attack. Attending physician Lt. reported Thursday that his condition was greatly improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis A. Ledbetter
Red Cross Knitting Drive Seeks Finished Garments
Red Cross chairman C J Smart urges completion of knitwear and delivery by February 24. The February 11 meeting at the Wolf Club drew army wives including Mesdames Baker Parker Safford er Jack North- Joseph Carp Weller Ellis Smart Werman and Leevey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Smart
Red Cross
Wolf Club
Mesdames
R. C. Baker
Parker
J. O. Safford
Z. W.er
C. E. Jack
F. PF. North- Joseph Carp
Morris Weller
Ellis
W. L. Rman
Earl Leevey
Camp dentist B J Omelka returns from Houston
B J Omelka, camp dentist, ed Saturday after a ten day stay in Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Omelka
Houston
Promotion News for Lt. A. H. Ellis Sparks Congratulations
Lt. A. H. Ellis received a promotion to first lieutenant on February 13. The message notes congratulations are in order for the recent advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Ellis
Wegner Returns From Day Leave In Clifton
V A Wegner medical superintendent returned Friday from a day leave spent in Clifton.
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V. A. Wegner
Clifton
Local Military Social Evening Notable Attendance
Lt. and Mrs. C. H. Dater hosted a game night at their home Saturday with a game program. Several officers and spouses attended, including Col. and R. C. Baker and Maj. Churchill, among others listed, indicating a well attended social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Capps
C. H. Dater
W. A. Wegner
F. F. Orthman
H. H. Javior
Morris R
T. Samuel P. Ottavio
Mrs J O Saffold Announces Wedding Anniversary
A notice from Capt Saffold's wife marks an anniversary on January 15, recalling years of happiness. The brief item notes a joyful milestone without listing additional details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Saffold
Capt. Saffold
Glee Club Lyrics Philosophy in Humorous Misprint
A clipped片 OCR note appears to discuss music as the sole sensual gratification for humankind, framed as a quip about the glee club. The fragment hints at a cultural reflection on art and pleasure, with no named persons or events clearly identified.
Mrs. H. H. Traylor Heads to Taft for Family Birthday
Mrs. H. H. Traylor wife of Lt. Traylor left Thursday for Taft Texas to spend a week with her family. Her father will celebrate his birthday next week and the entire family plans to be home for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Traylor
Lt. Traylor
Taft
Texas
Game Night at Officers Club Highlights Simple War Time Fun
The first game night at the Officers' Club featured bingo and blackjack as the main attractions. Club officers plan more socials, noting wartime restrictions on food gas and tires limit elaborate feasts and decor.
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Officers’ Club
State Cattle Growers Set Major Albuquerque Meeting
The State Cattle Growers Association schedules a two day Albuquerque convention at the Hilton Hotel on March 12 and 13. President Tom Clayton notes this is the most important gathering yet with Governor Dempsey and national officials on the program and an annual banquet for ranchers and families to aid local dining venues.
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Holt
State Cattle Growers Association
Albuquerque
Hilton Hotel
Tom Clayton
Clayton
OPA
John J. Dempsey
Grover Hill
Asistant
ODT
War Manpower Commission
Selective Service System
National Highway Users Conference
National Livestock Board
National Livestock Association
E. G. Hayward
Cattle Growers Association
Cimarron
General
Exemplary Soldier Charged With Murder Before Promotion
James Phillips Gordon, a soldier inducted in Phoenix and later at Lordsburg Camp, is charged with murder of his former business partner J. E. Miller in Louisiana. Sheriff Landry and Lt. Traylor investigated. Gordon allegedly confessed to using the name James Lawton and denied Louisiana or Texas residence. Prison records and fingerprints tied him to a Texas penitentiary, and officials prepared to return him to Abbeville for trial.
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James Phillips Gordon
Phoenix
James Lawton
Lordsburg
Kossuth P. Landry
Vermillion Parish
Abbeville
Louisiana
Gordon
J. E. Miller
Brown
H. H. Traylor
Texas
Roy Kerr
Traylor
Arkansas
Sheriff Landry
Lovelace Langlinde
Maxie Landry
Capt. Brown
Landry
Lawton
Allen
Regular Layman's Day at Methodist Church
Laymen of the Methodist Church plan Sunday morning services with a men's choir led by Prof. Roy Bonar on piano. Capt. C. E Jack of Lordsburg Internment Camp will give the chief address. Dr. C. B. Austin to sing a baritone solo. H. G. Rountree directs the full program and invites the public to attend.
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Methodist Church
Mien
Roy Bonar
C. E Jack
Lordsburg
C. B. Austin
H. G. Rountree
Moat
Rountree
Red Cross Nutrition Course Begins Tuesday
The modified nutrition course will begin Tuesday evening February 23 at 7 o'clock at the High School. The six meetings will include lectures demonstrations and a movie film.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross
Emelio Acosta Gains Skilled Worker Rating at Bechtel
Emelio Acosta of Morenci, longtime Hotel Hidalgo staffer, is rated a skilled worker and earns about 75 dollars weekly. He buys a war bond monthly and contributes his victory. He secured a three day layoff from Bechtel and Company, with a job commitment for 18 more months.
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Emelio Acosta
Hotel Hidalgo
Bechtel and Company
Old Miner’s Chest mine advances with new hoist and level work
Senator C J Hutchinson reports progress at the Old Miner’s Chest mine now under his control. A new Tri horsepower hoist replaces the old, a fifty foot headframe is planned, and the main shaft will reach 600 feet with vein drifts both directions. Bureau of Mines surveys on seven patented claims prep core drilling. Labor is secured with experienced miners, Halthusen joins the staff, and access road work in New Mexico proceeds via government funding and Lordsburg Chamber support.
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C. J. Hutchinson
Chamber of Commerce Tuesaday
Bureau of Mines
Halthusen
New Mexico
Lordsburg
Big party from Los Angeles set for February 21 arrival
The U S Attorney's office announces eight visitors from California, arriving February 21 by S P railway and staying eight days or longer. They reserve rooms at Hotel Hidalgo. The party includes two women one a district attorney's secretary and the wife of one of a officer.
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United States Attorney's Office
Southern District of California
A. di Girolamo
U. S
Willard E. Holt
California
S. P. Railway
Hotel Hidalgo
Seer
Ohne
Farewell Party for Carl Dunlap at Dunlap Home
A farewell party was held February 4 at the Dunlap home for Carl Dunlap before his assignment to Santa Anna. Guests included the McCants, DeVilbiss, Tyler, Lee, Hill, McGhee, Wood, and Dunlap families with several officers noted. Carl is stationed in the air corps at Santa Anna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Dunlap
E. T. Dunlap
T. H. McCants
Tommie
Ike DeVilbiss
W. A. Tyler
D. A. Lee
Fielder Hill
Missies Vear
Mrs Mathilde Johnson Heads to New York for Three Months
Mrs Mathilde Johnson left Tuesday for New York to visit sister Miss A Rickt and attend several luncheons before departing. She will be away about three months. Mrs Pat Ewing will oversee the library during her absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathilde Johnson
New York
A. Rickt
Johnson
A. V. Broun
Claude C. Fuller
Frank Hindman
J. T. Muir
J. H. Clark
A. L. Green
J. B. Foster
Kedzie grandson in Philippines held as prisoner in war
Congressman Clinton P Anderson informs Mrs. Sarah Simpson that records show her grandson Sgt Donald H Kedzie is now a prisoner in the Philippines. He notes the War Department hopes for a prisoner exchange through neutral nations to enable U S soldiers to return home.
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Clinton P. Anderson
Sarah Simpson
War Department
Sgt
Donald H. Kedzie
Philippines
United States
Rosenstein Arrives From Visalia to Rejoin Union Staff
Theodore Rosenstein travels from Visalia California to join his brother Harry Rosenstein and Mrs. Rosenstein for an indefinite stay. He will replace Leo Cohen in the Union.
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Theodore Rosenstein
Visalia
California
Harry Rosenstein
Rosenstein
Leo Cohen
Rent Man Here Again With New Bride In Town
Tom Watson and his secretary Mrs Kay Kendrick visited on Wednesday. Watson, known for explaining rents and government policy, says people will feel better once they understand everything. The Las Cruces bride helps him present the rent issue more palatable.
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Tom Watson
Uncle Sam
Kay Kendrick
Las Cruces
Tom
Dorey
Letter from Pvt Jacob Martinez in Sioux Falls
The Liberal prints a note from Pvt Jacob Martinez of Lordsburg stationed at Sioux Falls South Dakota. He is attending a school there and will soon graduate as a radio apertor and mechanic. Arthur Altuna is there too. The boys report cold weather and send regards to Lordsburg friends.
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Pvt
Jacob Martinez
Lordsburg
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Arthur Altuna
New Mexico
WAAC Recruiting Party to Visit Silver City
An itinerant recruiting party arrives in Silver City tonight February 19 for WAAC enlistment, saving a trip to Santa Fe. A lieutenant remains several days to organize a mass meeting of women’s groups, recruiting party, and interested residents. Lordsburg residents are encouraged to attend.
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Silver
WAAC
Santa Fe
Lordsburg
Contributions to the Christmas Seal Fund Featured
Recent contributors to the Christmas Seal Fund include Carl D. Baker J B Culberson Mary A Culberson C L Elkins Celia Fedrick Mrs Basil Giles Donald Johnson Mrs E J Malone and R B Prugle.
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Christmas Seal Fund
Carl D. Baker
J. 8. Culberson
Mary A. Culberson
C. L. Elkins
Celia Fedrick
Basil Giles
Donald Johnson
E. J. Malone
R. B. Prugle
Good to Remember Baking Soda Quells Incipient Fires
Mrs. Sarah Simpson demonstrates that sprinkling common baking soda on a small blaze stops it instantly. She has extinguished several fires that had gained headway through this method.
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Sarah Simpson
Inez Westlake Arrives in Albuquerque Family Ties Highlight
Mrs. Inez Westlake the daughter of Judge Richmond P. Barnes and sister of Mrs. Frank Coon and Mrs. Winfield Ritter arrived from Silver City after studying at the university to earn an A B degree with an art major and education minor.
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Inez Westlake
Richmond P. Barnes
Frank Coon
Winfield Ritter
Silver City
Albuquerque
Betsy Robinson and Alvin Oberlander Wed in El Paso
Miss Betsy Robinson daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis B Robinson of Lordsburg and Alvin J Oberlander were married Saturday February 13 in El Paso. The bride is a Lordsburg High School graduate and a College of Mines senior. The groom, from Lordsburg, is linked to Waco Texas. He studied at Texas A I M College before joining the air corps and is nephew of Dean Puckett. The couple will reside in El Paso.
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Betsy Robinson
Alvin J. Oberlander
el Paso
Lewis B. Robinson
Lordsburg
Lordsburg High School
College of Mines
Robinson
Waco
Texas
Oberlander
Texas A. & M. College
Air Corps
Dean Puckett
The
Red Cross Production Surges on Assembly Line
The Red Cross’s rapid assembly line forced checkers to call for help as 251 kit bags were produced and packaged. Friday 10 cartons weighing 540 pounds were shipped to headquarters, showcasing wartime efficiency and hard work by the crew.
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Red Cross
Bettty Biggers Takes Texas Government Post as Teacher
Miss Betty Biggers, a teacher from Animas, accepted a government position in Texas and has left to begin her assignment. Her sister, Mrs. H. H. Traylor, formerly with Lordsburg teaching staff, joined her in El Paso for a short visit.
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Betty Biggers
Animas
Texas
H. H. Traylor
Lordsburg
el Paso
Lordsburg Mavericks Meet Silver City Colts Tonight
In Lordsburg Central School Gym the Mavericks host the Colts for the second meeting of the year. The Colts won the first game by seven points. Lordsburg has since won three games and aims to prove form ahead of next week district tournament.
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Lordsburg Mavericks
Silver City Colts
Colts
Mavericks
Las Cruces
Anthony
Silver City
Cliff
Virden
Lordsburg
Huehua
Kerr Cattle Company Expands Grazing Range in Texas
The Kerr Cattle Company has expanded by purchasing 33 sections from John Stark of Clifton, adding part of the old Braidfoot ranch in the Steins neighborhood. The deal increases their grazing area to about 115 sections, roughly 75 000 acres, strengthening their cattle raising operations.
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Kerr Cattle Company
John Stark
Clifton
Braidfoot Ranch
Steins
Stark
Meritorious Service For Ed Slade On Mining Road Access
Engineer Ed Slade of the District Grazier's office earns a rising vote of thanks for starting access roads to public highways from mining districts. He told the Chamber of Commerce that engineers are now busy on mining roads in the Virginia mining district including Banner and surrounding properties. work will soon start in other mining districts.
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Ed Slade
Chamber of Commerce
Virginia
Slade
Builders and Army Camp Visit Lordsburg
Frank Knight a key Las Cruces builder and P Reese IH Company division manager toured the Lordsburg army camp and found the facilities satisfactory during a Wednesday visit.
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Frank Knight
Las Cruces
P. Reese
International Harvester Company
Lordsburg
Home on furlough for Cpl. Gerald Fuller
Cpl. Gerald Fuller arrived Tuesday from Camp Davis North Carolina where he serves with the anti aircraft artillery. A dinner in his honor followed a relatives gathering at the Charles Fuller ranch on Wednesday. Guests included Marvin and Faye Fuller with Bobby of Silver City Harry Martin and two children of Miami Raymond Fuller and son Wayne Ben Cochran and son Jack Marshall Fuller Faye Clayton of Lordsburg Peggy Thompson of Santa Rita and others. Gerald returns to his post next Sunday.
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Cpl
Gerald Fuller
Camp Davis
North Carolina
Charles Fuller
Marvin Fuller
Bobby
Silver City
Harry Martin
Miami
Raymond Fuller
Wayne
Ben Cochran
Jack
Marshall Fuller
Faye Clayton
Lordsburg
Peggy Thompson
Santa Rita
Gerald
Point Rationing Set to Start March First
War time measures begin point rationing for sugar coffee and other foods with public meetings at the courthouse. Local OPA officials led by S M Graf and Nella Beth Brashear outline plans and training for registrars with a 10 am session and a 7 30 pm public meeting. Stores will not handle rationed items during the last week of February starting February 21.
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OPA
S. M. Graf
Nella Beth Brashear
War Price Rationing Board
H. L. Galies
George Christopher
Christopher
Joe
War Savings Staff Meeting Highlights Honors Given
The War Savings Staff met last week at the home of Chairman and Mrs. Claude Fuller. Mrs. Max Kaun receives thanks as she moves to Silver City. Mrs. Jennie Gase elected vice president of the woman’s division and Capt. E. J. Jack joins the staff. A luncheon followed as bond and stamp sales progress well.
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Savngs
Claude ©. Fuller
Max Kaun
Silver City
Mra
Jennie Gase
Capt
E. Jack
Mra. Fuller
Pulley
Birthday Party For Jimmie Dick Baxter
Jimmie Dick Baxter celebrated his birthday at home with a yard party on Thursday. Children played games and marbles were given as favors while refreshments of ice cream cake and punch were served to the kids and cake and coffee to the mothers. Attendees included Lee Barnes Kathy Crews Billy Short Ernestine Short John Melugin Roy Melugin Patsy Crouch Joyce Poindexter Jane Chase Sammy Bishop Byron Stiles Jackie Lou Galusha Davey Bowman Edward Clark Denny Bryant Tommy Balch and Baxter families.
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Jimmie Dick Baxter
Lee Barnes
Kathy Crews
Billy and
Ernestine Short
John
Roy Melugin
Patsy Crouch
Joyce Poindexter
Jane Chase
Sammy Bishop
Byron Stiles
Jackie
Lou Galusha
Davey Bowman
Edward Clark
Denny Bryant
Tommy Balch
Mesdames Melugin
Short
Clark Parnes
Stiles
Crews
Galusha
Bishop
Prugle
Baxter
Brief Court Term with Judge Marshall in Attendance
Judge Marshall presided briefly on Thursday with District Attorney Hodges and court reporter Mrs. Mary Steinberger present. Judge Fowler of Socorro will preside in Marshall disqualifications, as the courthouse awaits the handsome bachelor jurist from upstate.
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Marshall
Hodges
Mary Steinberger
Fowler
Socorro
Wup-State
Home Fork Recess Brings H Vearle Payne Back to Work
Representative H Vearle Payne, majority house leader, is home for the legislative recess and promises lively times when lawmakers return to complete their work. Many bills were introduced in the first session, some good, some bad, some ordinary. Repeals of useless laws are expected.
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H. Vearle Payne
Majority House
Hostesses Schedule for USC Event Week
The schedule lists hostesses for USC events: Priday Mr. and Mrs. Traylor on Saturday. Sunday afternoon Mrs. Mossier Messecar. Sunday evening Mrs. J. C. Matthews and J. A. Wathen. Monday Mrs. Leo Cohen. Tuesday none. Wednesday Miss Exa Barton and Mrs. Alan Koff. Thursday closed.
Birthday tribute dinner for Mrs Nat Gammon hosts
Mr and Mrs L B Robinson hosted a dinner party Saturday night honoring Mrs Nat Gammon whose birthday was Sunday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Nat Gammon, Dr and Mrs C B Austin, Mrs Thelma Ross, Mrs H E Scofield and James Sumner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Robinson
Nat Gammon
C. B. Austin
Thelma Ross
H. E. Scofield
James Sumner
Hoy Scouts Pine Meeting Court of Honor
The Boy Scouts held a court of honor at the high school Tuesday night with Hon Hf Vearle Payne presiding. Dr J A Baxter awarded badges to Henry Fuller Robert Childress Robby Wathen and Ralph Craig while others earned merit badges. Victory plaques were given to Scout leaders Percy Krewnan Bennie Everett and Salvador Salinas. The Scout drive will open around April 20 per field executive Homer Tudor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hon
Vearle Payne
Glen Phillipa
Scout Matthews
J. A. Baxter
Henry Fuller
Robert Childress
Robby Wathen
Ralph Craig
Childers
Matthewa
Wathen
Craig
T A
Percy Krewnan
Bennie Everett
Salvador Salinas
Homer Tudor
Bride-to-be Lu cille Bradberry Bishop honored at shower
Mrs. Bob Harwood and Misses Pauling and Barbara Wright hosted a bridal shower at the Woman's Club Tuesday evening for Lu cille Bradberry Bishop. Guests were served by several helpers. many gifts arrived from a long list of attendees. The bride elect wed Pfe Bennie Bishop on Saturday January 30 at Virden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Harwood
Pauling
Barbara Wright
Lucille Bradberry Bishop
Woman's Club
Anna Beth Ewing
Doris Arnett
Pauline
Barabara Wright
P. M. Melania
Mary Ruth Jones
Mary Evelyn Leevey
Albert Hill
Velma Hill
Margaret Brad
Barbara
Pauline Wright
Kowtemen
W. L. Linn
Margaret Cousland
Doris Webb
Sam Hall
Hazel Ellison
C. E. Speer
Cecilia Fedrick
Charlie Anderson
A. V. Broun
Troy Edwards
Naomi Wood
F. FE. Bray
Howard Phillips
Luella Clark
Freida Coffey
Charles Foxworth
Judy Klement
Nokia Reetor
S. E. Allen
Thelma Bealmear
Opal Downing
Clara Kimbley
Postoffice Force
Pon
Sam Killebrew
C. M. Williams
Bradberry
Pfe Bennie Bishop
Virden
USC Vesper Services Begin Weekly Program
The first vesper service will be in the K P Hall auditorium by Adi B Glaeser of USC at 3 16 Sunday afternoon. Future Sundays will feature ministers of various denominations as part of the USC program inviting soldiers and civilians alike to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. P. Hall
Adi. B. W. Glaeser
USC
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Et Tad L, Jom Seofe
Ellen Capps
Pomsevuke
C. E. Hill
Beeville
H. C. Brinkoeter
Brinkoeter
Mrs. Hill
Ugle
Glee Club
Metodist Church
Morenci
Casablanca
Roosevelt
Churchill
America
Britain
Axia
NEWS
Don Kedzie
J. Martinez
Seal Fund
Oberlander-Robinson
WAR Savings
HOY Scouts
USC Vesper Services
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