Knights Of Pythias Celebrate Three Anniversary Events
Knights of Pythias Pyramid Lodge 23 staged three events honoring George Washington and Abraham Lincoln with an 80 person gathering. Rev H T Ray presented Washington life and Lincoln facts, with songs by Mrs Emma Scofield and Mr Harry Rosenstein, plus a plate lunch and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Knights of Pythias
Knight
H. T. Rayinging
America
Embly
Ter Bethel Fuller
Emma Scofield
George Washington
H. T. Ray
Harry Rosenstein
Jack Heather
Great Order
Washington, D. C
Thelma Ross
Steven Foster
Pythian Sisters
Boosters Honor at Murray Hotel Silver City Banquet
The Grant County businessmen Association hosted a large booster banquet at the Murray Hotel in Silver City to celebrate Washington's birthday week. Guests included FE. M. Brickley and a long list of prominent locals led by John McMillan with Wayne V Wilson as toastmaster, drawing cheers for remarks on postwar business.
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Grant County
Murray Hotel
Silver City
Washington
Poath Ag
Bartley Mead
John McMillan
Wayne V Wilson
Merri
FE. M. Brickley
Lordsburg
M. Brickley
Daugh
Harold Bishop
Andry Culberson
Ed Cureton
Dicketon
Hudson
Willard F. Holt
USO Hostesses Visit Camp for Soldier Support
DeCamp and the USO crew visit Camp Chaplain to assist soldiers. DeCamp performs clothing repairs including sewing on service stripes, a gesture highly appreciated by the troops and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeCamp
Card of Thanks for Curtis L. Rainbolt
The family thanks kind friends and neighbors who offered aid and sympathy during the illness, death, and burial of brother Curtis L. Rainbolt. Sincere thanks are extended by Mrs. Sallie McWhorter and Mrs. Minnie Alsobrook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syiny
Curtis L. Rainbolt
Sallie McWhorter
Minnie Alsobrook
Harry Day Named to Virden Valley Soil Board
Harry Day has been appointed a member of the Board of Supervisors for the Virden Valley Soil Conservation District. He will succeed O. A. Merrell whose term expires. Day and C. C. Martin will represent ranchers in the district and help keep the work program aligned with local conservation needs. The board also includes J. E. Payne Fenley Merrell and Louis A. Conner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Soil Conservation Committee
State College
Harry Day
Virden Valley
Day
District Board of Supervisors
Mr. Day
C. ©. Martin
J. E. Payne
Fenley Merrell
Louis A. Conner
In Loving Memory of Little Billy Odell
A short memorial note mourns the loss of Billy Odell. It mentions a sunbeam sent by God and says angels took the babe away. The writer expresses longing and faith that Billy’s spirit guides loved ones to a distant shore where sorrows end.
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Little Billy Odell
Legion Auxiliary Meeting at K P Hall on March 2
The American Legion Auxiliary schedules its regular meeting at the K P Hall on Thursday March 2 at 8 p m. Several new members will be initiated and all members are urged to attend. Mrs Roy Kerr to host social hour after the meeting. Legionaires are invited.
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American Legion
Deming Army Air Field Presents The Police Gazette Show
More than 40 military personnel staged an hour and a quarter revue at Deming Army Air Field Recreation Hall. Despite three weeks of irregular rehearsal due to duties, the Special Service performance drew large crowds and may tour other bases. Artist S-Szt. Steve Bloomer created standout sets and backdrops that delighted the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Gazette
Recreation Hall
DAAF
S-Szt
Steve Bloomer
Airy Wacs Receive Good Conduct Ribbons at Retreat
Eligible members of the 777th WAC Company were awarded Good Conduct ribbons at a Retreat ceremony before Post Headquarters. Col. Arlo A. Emery presented the ribbons, praising the women soldiers for a job well done. Since Air Waco joined DAAP only one de merit has been recorded in a Provost Marshal’s report.
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DAAF
777Th
WAC
Arlo A. Emery
38Th Flying Wing
Air Waco
Daap
Provost Marshall
DAAF Campaign Seeks Fourth War Loan Drive Peak
The office of Lt. Robert C. Shewnack reports campaign progress and bond allotments showing GI purchases in Deming. Although no final cash figure is set, indications point to sales exceeding $40 000 as the drive nears its maximum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DAAF
Robert C. Shewnack
G. I's
Anniversary Class graduates at Deming training post
Bars will be awarded Saturday at the Post Theatre to the Anniversary Class at DAAF. This sixteenth and largest group completes training with bombardier and navigation instruction. They will be commissioned as 2nd Lieutenants or appointed as Flight Officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DAAF
Deming Army Air Field
Film Star Phyllis Kennedy Weds Lt Paul Howell at DAAF Chapel
Hollywood and the RAF tell of a wartime wedding as Phyllis Kennedy and Lt Paul Howell, a bomber instructor, unite at the North Chapel. Their romance began at Santa Ana while he was an Aviation Cadet and she later helped at the base show opening the new Rec Hall. Kennedy acted in Coney Island.
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RAF
DAAF
Phyllis Kennedy
Paul Howell
Howell
Santa Ana
California
Comedienne
Bombardier
Miss Kennedy
Coney Island
Challenge Issued for DAAF Airy Wac Return Game at Post Gym
Civilian Girls quintet challenges the DAAF Air Wacs to a rematch at Post Gym after Airy Wacs beat the Gals 24 to 10 in a preliminary to the DAAF All Star game two weeks earlier. Soldiers drew a crowd of about 700 as the tilt entertained fans and outshined the feature game before the second preliminary leading to the All Cadet All Post game on March 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daaf Airy Wac
Post
Air Wacs
Theovernment
DAAF
Army Times photo shows Sarge Stockard with lion cub Leo
In the February 12 issue Army Times features Set Sherley Stockard of the DAAF Quartermaster company with his mountain lion cub Leo. The Officers' Club adds weekly Bingo, revised Bridge and Rummy rules, and a running pool tournament.
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Army Times
G. I
Set
Sherley Stockard
Daaf Quartermaster Company
Pix
Leo
Sarge
Local Churches Schedule and Services Noted
Corner of Fifth and Pyramid hosts CHURCH OF CHRIST with Bible School at 10 a.m. Morning service 11 a.m. Evening sermon at 7:50 p.m. Midweek prayer at 7:30 p.m. METHODIST CHURCH led by Franklin R. Poage offers Sunday School 10 a.m. and services 11 a.m. Epworth League 7:30 p.m. Assembly of God at Hidalgo Garage area with Orville W. Gilbert as pastor holds services at 9:45 a.m., 11 a.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Young People group Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Prayer Thursday 7:50 p.m. All welcome.
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Bible School
Epworth League
Assembly OF God Church
Hidalgo Garage
Orville W. Gilbert
Young People
L. A
Christ Church Services In Las Cruces Alternate Vicar
Reverend George Wood and Sergeant B W Keyes will alternate Sunday services at 7 30 p m in the Woman's Club building Las Cruces New Mexico All are welcome to attend Episcopal services led by the vicar and lay leader in rotation.
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George Wood
Laas Cruces
New Mexico
Sgt
B. WH. Keyes
Woman's Club
Keyes
St Joseph Catholic Church Mass schedule and catechism
Rev F M Grive pastor announces Sunday Masses at 9 for English speakers and 10 for Spanish speakers Confessions Saturday evening Catechism classes by grade Thursday after school for first and second grade Thursday after school - third grade Friday after school Fourth grade and up Saturday at 4 30 pm.
Baptist Church Services Led by Pastor H T Ray
The article lists preaching services at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. with Training Union at 6:30 p.m. on Sundays, plus a Midweek service Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. It invites attendance.
Promotion at Camp Kohler Names Pfc Barcenas Technician Fifth Grade
Pfc Jose P Barcenas stationed at the Western Signal Corps Training Center Camp Kohler California has been promoted to technician fifth grade An announcement by Colonel Harry E Storms indicates Barcenas of Lordsburg is married to Mrs Manuela Barcenas Lordsburg Camp Kohler serves as a main Signal Corps Training Center along with Camp Crowder Missouri and Fort Monmouth New Jersey.
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Camp Kohler
Sacramento
California
Jose P. Barcenas
Western Signal Corps Training Center
Harry E. Storms
Barcenas
Lordsburg
Manuela Barcenas
Signal Corps
United States
Camp Crowd‘er
Fort Monmouth
N. J
Church of the Nazarene service schedule
Wiley Whitt, pastor, offers Sunday School at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 a m. N Y P 8 meets at 6 30 p m and a midweek prayer meeting is held Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Everyone welcome.
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Church OF the Nazarene
Wiley Whitt
Pioneer cattleman Curtis Rainbolt dies in Lordsburg
Curtis L. Rainbolt a veteran southwest cattleman died in Lordsburg February 17 1944 at age 76 years 10 months and 24 days. Funeral services were at Heather Funeral Home with burial at Mountainview Cemetery. He was born in Venado Texas and had lived in Roswell Clifton and Lordsburg where he moved fifty years ago after a fall last October that broke his hip. He leaves two sisters Mrs B M McWhorter and Mrs J M Alsebrook and a brother Wiley Rainbolt.
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Curtis L. Rainbolt
Southwest
Lordsburg
Heather
Mountainview Cemetery
Percy L. Krewson
Church of Christ
H. Gass
H. Vearle Payne
H. N. Conder
H. Gaga
M. Chase
C. Fuller
E. M. Fisher
BE. J. Short
Sam Gaus
Dallas Pankey
Ventatoe
Live Oak County
Texas
Roswell
New Mexico
Clifton
Arizona
B. M. McWhorter
City
J. M. Alsebrook
Phoenix
Wiley Rainbolt
Anthony
Mrs Marshall Fuller Visits Reno Husband in Service
Mrs Marshall Fuller traveled Sunday to Reno Nevada to visit her husband Corporal Marshall C Fuller who is stationed there.
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Marshall Fuller
Reno
Nevada
Cpl
Marshall C. Fuller
Pilot logbook hours reveal eight thousand two hundred hours
An uncompleted ATPTS training survey reports 8200 hours for civilian pilots in training at DAAF. details note twin brother G L Harris at DAAF and relatives living in Deming with their spouses Pinkie and Sylvia. The base roster lists eight Smiths and eight other men answering here to Brown, plus four Nelsons and four Taylors among many repeated names.
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DAAF
G. L
Pfe
David
Pvt
Seymour Harris
Deming
Pinkie
Sylvia
Harrises
Chicago
Smith
Brown
Nelsons
Taylors
Tallest Man in State Seeks Corporation Commissioner Nomination
Ingram B. Pickett a seven foot former Highway Department safety engineer visited Tuesday and asked the Democratic party to place him on the ticket as a candidate for Corporation Commissioner pledging to maintain the seven foot standard of efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingram B. Pickett
Highway Department
Democratic Party
Walter Hammond Wedding at LDS Church in Lordsburg
The largest church wedding in Lordsburg this year united Miss Pearl Hammond and Charles R. Walter at 8:15 p.m. officiated by Bishop Robert Mortensen. Attendants included Anna Mae Hammond as maid of honor and J A Hammond gave the bride away. Guests from El Paso Duncan Deming and Wilder attended. reception featured cake and punch as the couple departed for a short honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
LDS Church
Pearl Hammond
LHS
Charles RK. Walter
Robert Mortensen
Wirden
Anna Mae Hammond
Mia. H. C. Walter
Mra
Leta Leta Harwood
Mildred Nil
Velma Hill
Mise TM
J. A. Hammond
el Paso
Texas
Duncan
Deming
Wilder
Jeffus on brief visit before transfer to Pacific Area
Col. Charles J. Jeffus, son of George P. Jeffus, visits the Jeffus home during a recuperation from a severe cold. He is en route from a former post in Puerto Rico to a new assignment in the Pacific Area and is accompanied by family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Jeffus
George P. Jeffus
Jeffus
Puerto Rico
Pacific
Mrs Helen Holt Fulton Visits Lordsberg Friends
Mrs Helen Holt Fulton stays several days in Lordsberg to visit her father and local friends. She is guided by Mrs J I Stewart wife of a Fort Bliss officer. They were dinner guests Thursday night of Major Whit Marsh at the Army Camp.
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Helen Holt Fulton
Visi
Lordeburg
J. I. Stewart
Fort Bliss
Major Whitmarsh
Mrs May Brister Undergoes Major Operation At DeMoss
The many friends of Mrs May Brister are told she had a successful major operation at nine o'clock Thursday morning. A large display of flowers brightens her room.
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May Brister
USO Hostesses Schedule For Next Week
The schedule lists hostesses for the USO events next week. Friday features Mrs Dora Mullina and Mrs Hannah Mae Heather. Sunday has Mrs James Lasalle, Monday includes Miss Louise Rankin and Miss Katherine Smith with Mrs Chas Conner, and Wednesday lists Mrs Bertha Koff. Tuesdays and Thursdays are closed.
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USO
Dora Mullina
Hannah Mae Heather
James Lasalle
Louise Rankin
Katherine Smith
Chas, Conner
Bertha Koff
Pittsburgh Guests at Hotel Hidalgo Weigh Local Mill Plans
Distinguished visitors Mr and Mrs E E Blick Jr of Pittsburgh stay briefly at Hotel Hidalgo. Mr Slick, son of E E Slick owner of Indian Metals Company, operates the fluorspar mill under A L Mason and plans valuable improvements.
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E. E. Blick, Jr
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Hidalgo
Slick
E. E. Slick
Indian Metals Company
A. L. Mason
Slicks
Mr. Slick, Jr
Appreciative Audience Enjoys B Sharp Program at Methodist Church
The B Sharp Music Club led by Mrs. C. C. Fuller presented a varied program at the Methodist church on Monday night to a large, appreciative crowd. Performers included Mrs. Percy Krowason, reader, and Tony Salas, singer, with Mrs. Keenson billed as a standout reader to appear next month before her Los Angeles move. The program featured numerous piano solos and duets, vocal numbers, and chamber pieces, with local participants and several student performers.
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B Sharp
Mra
C. C. Fuller
Methodist Church
Percy Krowason
Tony Salas
Keenson
Los Angeles
Church of Christ
Music Club
Lois Ewing
Joan Ella Brown
Xavier Entrada
Win
I Pages
Carol Krewson
Ruth Payne
Assembly
Wonder
Frances Bundy
Betty
Betty Lou George
Rebecca Avolns
Lila Payne
Payne Sleters
Rita Payne
Mildred Hill
Guente Artiete
Mea
Percy Krewson
Toni Salas
Faye Nally
District Board Buys Two Miskin Wheel Scrapers
Virden Valley Soil Conservation District purchases two Miskin Wheel Scrapers with district funds. Retirement chairman O A Merrell says the scrapers, tractor powered, will remove humocks and level lands. One scraper serves Virden valley and the other the Redrock valley.
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District Board of Supervisors
Virden Valley
Redrock Valley
Merrell
Social Security Officials Visit El Paso Office
Holt and Glove from El Paso conducted official business on Tuesday mentioning a few residents lacking security numbers. Holt leads the El Paso office after Thomas left for the Armed Forces during a luncheon with Secretary Holt.
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Lang PB
Holt
Harry Glove
Social Security
el Paso
O. K
el Pace
Thomas Iis
Armed Forces
Bowt
Home on Leave Jackie Heather Visits Lordsburg and El Paso
Jackie Heather an Army Air Force man from Denver received leave to visit relatives and friends in Lordsburg and El Paso. His appearance at the Knights of Pythian entertainment Tuesday night pleased his proud father Daddy Jack as many old friends barely recognized him in his neat uniform.
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Jackie Heather
Army Air Force
Denver
Lordsburg
el Paso
Daddy Jack
Knights of Pythian
Jackie
Great the Red Chose Workers With a Smile
A wartime call to greet Red Cross workers with a smile and open purse as they serve relatives and friends fighting in the World War, encouraging generosity and patriotic support for the war effort.
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GREAT
THE
RED
Red Cross
Funeral in Medford for D. W. Carter
Mrs. Anna Wilkinson travels to Medford Oregon to attend the funeral of her brother D. W. Carter who had no family. The settlement of the Carter estate will take some time.
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Anna Wilkinson
Medford
Oregon
D. W. Carter
Carter
Birth announced for Jeannine Dianne Gauthier in 1944 Sacramento
NEW AMERICAN CITIZEN Lt and Mrs Felix Gauthier Jr announce the birth of Jeannine Dianne born February 16 1944 in Sacramento California weighing 8 pounds 1 ounce. She has blue eyes and light hair.
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Felix Gauthier, Jr
Sacramento
California
Jeannine Dianne
Gene Fair
Music Club Dinner at Hi Sna Hotel
Mr and Mrs Nat Gammon entertained the Music Club at dinner Wednesday evening at the Hi sna Hotel. Members present included Dr and Mrs C B Austin Mrs Thelma Ross Glen Ross Mrs Emma Scofield Mrs Josephine Franklin and James Sumner. After dinner an evening of music was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat Gammon
Music Club
Hisna Hotel
C. B. Austin
Thelma Ross
Glen Ross
Emma Scofield
Josephine Franklin
James Sumner
Central School to Present Pageant Our Democracy
Central School will stage a patriotic pageant Our Democracy by intermediate students on Tuesday evening February 20 at 8 p m in the gymnasium with a 2 50 p m Matinee. Episode 1 focuses on George Washington and Episode 2 on Lincoln. Parents and friends are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central School
George Washington
Lincoln
Home Emergency War Food Assistant Named
Miss Doris Mardis has accepted a position in Hidalgo and Luna counties as Home Emergency War Food Assistant performing duties of the Home Demonstration Agents. Born in Grant county and a graduate of the State Teachers College she taught in the Deming schools prior to this appointment. She is available to assist housewives with mood problems. contact through the County Agent office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Mardis
Hidalgo
Luna Counties
Miss Mardis
Grant County
State Teachers College
Deming
Hough Johnson Wedding at Fort Bliss El Paso
Miss Ann Johnston Western manager married Pvt. Robert Hough Monday at 3 p.m. in Post Chapel Fort Bliss. Catholic Chaplain Rev FeMuth officiated. She will remain until March then transfer to El Paso office. Congratulations from Lordeburg friends.
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Ann Johnston
el Paso
Robert Hough
Poat
Fort Bliss
FeMuth
Lordeburg
Don McCabe and Sunset Hotel Join Chamber of Commerce
Don McCabe and the Sunset Hotel now owned by Mrs. Merle Horzmann have joined the Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don McCabe
Sunset Hotel
Merle Horzmann
The
Chamber of Commerce
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Co. A. Merrell
David C. Waybur
Piedmont
Calif
U.S. Treasury Department
Hollywood
WAR Fund
Humanity
Church OF Christ Corner of
Fifth and Pyramid
Percy EF. Krewson
the Methodist Church
Franklin R. Poage
Aall
Christ Church
Cipincopal
Walter-Hammond
BY Leff
Milo Kosanovich
Aliquippa
Matanikau River
Guadalcanal
U.S. Treasury
Depo Atabaodt
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