Democratic Victory Dominates Tuesday’s Primary Across County
In Tuesdays primary the Democratic slate swept nearly all offices with Republicans failing to field a full county ticket. Governor Dempsey led with the highest vote, followed by Clint Anderson clone, J. D. Hennah for State Auditor, and Johnny Miles for Commissioner of Public Lands. Other incumbents and favored names appeared across the ticket as war sentiment fueled turnout. A second note praises Garland L. Mehalffey for the Good Conduct Medal, from Lt. Col. George P. Munson Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dempsey
Clint Anderson
Clone
J. D. Hennah
Johnny Miles
Public Lands
Martin Threet
George Reese
Supreme Court
Ingram B
Pickett
Barton Roach
Hearie Payne
Alvan No White
L. F. Wilkis
Robert Mortensen
HW. Wane
Peter Jair
Rachel Atkinson
Sherif Roy Kerr
Percy Brown
Mertice Brooks
Scho
Katherine Richards
Democratic
Claude Wood
Editor Appointed to Veterans Advisory Committee NM
A letter from the state chairman explains P. M. Melanis of the New Mexico Press Association is named to the Veterans Advisory Committee. The appointment aims to aid returning World War II veterans in securing suitable jobs and reflects the association's support for veteran placement efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. Melanis
New Mexico Press Association
MeIanis
Gale-WilliamsNuptials at Judge Pairly Home
Lester Gale and Dorothy Lee Williams wed at Judge Peter J. Pairly s home May 27 with only immediate family present. Both graduates of Tordburg High School. Gale son of the Gale pioneer family of Lordsburg and Mrs. Gale daughter of Mrs. W. N. Prasiée.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Gale
Dorothy Lee Williams
Peter J. Pairly
Tordburg
James T. Wells Vacation Plans Across Two States
James T. Wells and his wife will spend two weeks in the United States with a week at his mother's home and a week with his wife’s mother in El Paso.
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James T. Wells
States
el Paso
Hidalgo County Sets Quota for Fifth War Loan Drive
Hidalgo County aims for a 192800 total quota with 60000 in E bonds as part of New Mexico’s Fifth War Loan Drive. A Jersey bull call donated by Parton PD Armstrong of Las Vegas will reward the top FE bond seller, with sales certified by the county chairman and due by July 1. winner must claim at Armstrong's Dairies in Las Vegas within fifteen days after July 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hidalgo County
Parton PD
Armstrong
Las Vegas
Armstrong's Dairies
New Mexico
New Mexico In Wartime Meat Ration Adjustments For Institutions
New Mexico district OPA officials announce that institutional food users such as restaurants hotels hospitals and schools may receive an upward adjustment to meat fats allotments starting June 9 if their May June use was mainly beef steaks and roasts. They previously faced a 50 percent cut after points were removed from sheet items, causing hardship. Eligible groups may apply to their local War Price and Rationing boards for relief based on May June meat point allowances.
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OPA
H. L. Galles
Household Tie-In Sales Prohibited Warned by OPA
OPA officials warn that tying non ceiling priced used household goods to a ceiling priced article violates price ceilings. Items include used refrigerators washing machines vacuum cleaners metal coil bedsprings cook stoves cameras and typewriters though sold by individuals under the current rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Efforts to Hold Rent Line in Belew and Hot Springs
Belew and Hot Springs Chambers of Commerce act on George Taylor 4 district OPA rent executive guidance to urge keeping rents reasonable. Cities lack rent control while secretaries contact houses and operators to maintain the price line and avert harmful advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Belew
Hot Springs
C of C
George
Taylor
OPA
Ration Timetable For Meats Fats and Other Stamps
Government ration update lists validity dates for various stamps. Meats and fats stamps from Book Four, sugar stamps 20 and 31, and stamp 32 with June 16 activation are described. Airplane shoes stamps and gasoline coupons show extended validity with specific limits and replacement certification noted.
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Llue
OPA Urges Tire Conservation For Truck Operators
District OPA officials issued a call to all truck operators to conserve tires, especially 8.25 by 20 or larger, due to a supply shortage and increased wear with summer weather. Gal Jes, district OPA rationing executive, said staff will convey the guidance to truck operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Gal Jes
Eighth Service Command Leads War Bond Purchases
The Eighth Service Command tops all service commands in Fourth War Loan Drive cash purchases. Official figures show civilian total of 4,027,043 dollars and military total of 10,763,246 dollars, overall 14,791,189 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Service Command
Army Service Forces
Washington, D. C
Ensign Harry S. Chase Commissioned at Notre Dame
Harry S. Chase graduated May 81 from the U S Naval Reserve Midshipmen School at Notre Dame and received a commission as Ensign in the U S Naval Reserve. Ensign Chase is on leave visiting wife and relatives. Mrs KR Ownby returned from Texas with Barbara Jean and Kenneth Mearns for a visit with friends Mr and Mrs Sid Wright. The Wrights traveled to El Paso with Mrs G Lynn Watch and Mrs Luella Clark planned a two month trip to El Paso Peoria and back. Cpl Gilbert Buyens left for Orlando after a ten day furlough with parents Dr and Mrs R E Buyens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry S. Chase
U. S. Naval Reserve Midshipmen's School
Notre Dame
U.S. Naval Reserve
Ensign Chase
KR. B. Ownby
Texas
Barbara Jean
Kenneth Mearna
Mrs. Crawford Mearns
Sid Wright
Mr. Wright
Rachel Richine
el Paso
G. Lynn Watch
Wright
Luella Clark
John Clark
Carol
Peoria
Line
Cpl
Gilbert Buyens
Sunda
Orlando
Florida
R. EB. Buyens
N and T Club Meeting Attendee List
The N. and T. Club met with Mrs. George Trimble. Attendees included Mrs. A. L. Green, Mrs. B. M. Chase, Mrs. Charlie Fuller, Mrs. H. L. Scofield, Mrs. F. R. Poage, and Mrs. W. E. Ox sheer. Guests were Mrs. Olivia Wella and Miss Putsy Crouch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. and
T. Club
George Trimble
Mra
A. L. Green
8. M. Chase
Charlie Fuller
H. L. Scofield
F. R. Poage
W. E. Oxsheer
Olivia Wella
Migs Putsy Crouch
Mrs Sam Hall Returns From Alabama Visit
Mrs Sam Hall comes back Monday from Alabama where she joined her husband for a brief visit with his people before reporting to Camp Ellis Illinois.
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Sam Hall
Alabama
Camp Ellis
Ilinois
Lawn Party Honoring Women in Business and Professional Club
Mrs Clara Kimbly hosted a lawn party at her home on Thursday for the Business and Professional Women Club. Guests enjoyed a picnic supper followed by games and a brief business meeting. Mrs Scofield reported on the New Mexico Federation convention highlights in Albuquerque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Kimbly
Buesinesa and Professional Womens Club
F.l Layman
Edith Wilson
Gladys Sapp
Alan Koff
Percy Brown
Helen Anderson
H. L. Scofield
Carl Lehman
H. H. Conder
H. E. Scofield
Marvin Pierce
Patsy Crouch
Judy Giles
State warns on fire quotas and driver advisories
Operators statewide are told quotas for fires will not rise for two months or more. Truck operators should cut speed, haul smaller loads, fit wide base rims, and keep proper tire air pressure.
New Mexico Auto Quota Adjustments For June
District OPA officials announced New Mexico’s June quota for new passenger cars is 36, the smallest since the war began, down from 48 in May. The June bicycle quota rises to 55 from 45. Regional quotas list 237 for cars and 564 for bicycles.
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New Mexico
OPA
Sugar allotment cut restored boosting summer sweets
Due to better shipping, a 12.5 percent sugar allotment cut is restored to manufacturers. This allows more ice cream sherbet custards bottled beverages candy chocolates and chewing gum this summer.
Maxey Rouses Crowd for Fifth War Loan Drive
Camp Maxey Texas held two May 30 civilian meetings to explain the Fifth War Loan Drive and how funds aid the front. Capt John L Briggs War Bond Officer Eighth Service Command urged action saying the struggle is for survival and urging supporters to "kick in with your money."
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Camp Maxey
Texas
John L. Briggs
Eighth Service Command
Rome
H. I. Phillips
New York Sun Colummiet
Victory Trains Roll On with Special Tribute Day
Southern Pacific plans Pacific War Service Day on June 14 to honor 15000 employees serving worldwide. The observance highlights 56 officially reported dead and 21 missing in action, while urging participation in the Fifth War Bond Drive and civilian war activities.
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Parcifle
Teeland
Army
England
Europe
North Africa
Mediterranean
Luncheon Honored Mrs Moselle Messacar by Mrs Luella Clark
Mrs Luella Clark hosted a one o clock Saturday luncheon honoring Mrs Moselle Messacar. Attending were Mrs Fank Bowman, Mrs Thelma Ross, Mrs C B Austin and the host and guest of honor.
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Luella Clark
Moselle Messecar
Fank Bowman
Thelma Ross
C. B. Austin
Mrs Thames Visits Sisters in Arizona
Mrs. T. M. Thames of Miami Arizona is visiting with her sisters Mrs. L. E. B. Wilkinson and Mrs. Emma Dew.
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Mra. T. M. Thames
Miami
Arizona
L. EB. Wilkinson
Mra. Emma Dew
Visitor Robert Cunningham Calls on Mrs. Delbert Wilkerson
Robert Cunningham arrived Wednesday evening for a visit with his mother Mrs. Delbert Wilkerson.
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Robert Cunningham
Delbert Wilkerson
Monday Bridge Club Meets With Mrs Emma Scofield
The Monday Night Bridge Club met at Mrs Emma Scofield’s home. Attendees included Mroe, Myrl Pierce, Mra, Floy Hudson, Mra, Helen Robertson, Mrs Margo Fuller, Miss Helen Chase, Miss Nancy Chase and Mrs Bertha Koff for an evening of cards and conversation.
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Emma Scofield
Mroe
Myrl Pierce
Mra
Floy Hudson
Helen Robertson
Margo Fuller
Helen Chase
Nancy Chase
Bertha Koff
Beargrass used to make brooms as substitute for broom corn
Joseph Block of the National Broom Supply Company described beargrass as a government and civilian broom substitute due to a 1943 broom corn shortage of about 15 000 tons. He noted easy cutting with a hacksaw, job opportunities for youths 16 and older, and benefits for ranchers in regrowth and cattle forage.
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Joseph Block
National Broom Supply Company
Nogales
Arizona
Chamber of Commerce
Willard Holt Birthday Noted by Commerce Chamber
Willard F. Holt, longtime secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, marked his 84th birthday with community honors in Lordsburg. Local and visiting officials attended dinners and a church service praise, with gifts and cheers from supporters and colleagues.
Young Man Johnson Jr. Excels At Brown Military Academy
John A Johnson Jr, son of John A Johnson, returns from the Brown Military Academy in Los Angeles where he is an outstanding cadet. He passed the recent final exam with top marks and earned praise from his president for his diligent work. He now aids at the Boy Scout camp.
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John A
Johnson
Brown Military Academy
Los Angeles
John, Jr
Came Home to Vote in Local Election
Farle Kerr and Mrs Kerr Claude Wood and Mrs Wood returned home to vote Claude reports his brother in law Euryd Farle Turpin based at Pearl Harbor has been granted a 90 day leave to the States after three years in the South Pacific.
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Farle Kerr
Income Tex
Colonel Takes Auto Bride
Colonel and Mrs John T Muir and their friend Smithy Smith went for a drive Sunday morning. The Colonel has been a bit under the weather but is improving and welcomes new prayers and good wishes from friends.
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John T. Muir
Nice
Pastor Orville Gilbert Resigns To Pursue Bible Institute Training
Rev. Orville Gilbert, pastor of the First Assembly of God, resigns to complete theological studies at Southwestern Bible Institute. Mrs. Jesse B. White will lead services until a new pastor is appointed, expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Gilbert
First Assembly of God
Southwestern Bible Institute
Mra
Jesse B. White
Council Pushes Ahead on City Projects After Election Promises
Mayor Nat Gammon and associates on the City Council press forward on city matters. Dr. J. C. Mitchell County Health officer spoke on sanitation and a committee was formed for full study. W. S. Ward flood control director outlined postwar flood plans and will present a complete survey.
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Nat Gammon
J. C. Mitchell
W. S. Ward
Ward
Italian Murals Presented To the City of Lordsburg
Governor John J. Dempsey approves gifting two murals painted by Italian POW Aldo Vernoni to Lordsburg. Army Camp officers vote May 13 1944 to present the artworks to the city as thanks for local kindness while Lordsburg housed the POW camp.
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Lordsburg
Fornoni
John J. Dempsey
State OF New Mexico
Santa Fe
John J, Dempsey
Neo Wk K. Carvolth
New Mexico
Carvolth
Tordsburg
Banta Fe
Lordeburg
Si Yours
John J
Army Services Fforces
New Menton Mey
Net Gammon
Aldo Vernoni
Milano
University of
Milan
Italy
Pacific Greyhound promotes women to serve with Navy Medical Corps
Pacific Greyhound Lines backs a recruitment campaign urging women to join the Navy Nurse Corps Hospital Corps and other naval medical roles. The ad stresses freeing male enlistments for combat while highlighting transportation ties to Army and Navy service.
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Navy Medical Corps
Wevers
Greyhound Lines
Pacific Greyhound
Navy Nurse Corps
Ver
F. W. Ackerman
Pacific Greyhound Liness
Army
Navy
Ma Medical Corps
Liberal
Delegates elected to Democratic State Convention
At a Wednesday meeting of the Democratic County Central Committee Earle Kerr Claude Wood Mina Louise Wawel and Buddy Brown were chosen as delegates to the Democratic State Convention to be held in Albuquerque on June 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic County Central Committee
Earle Kerr
Claude Wood
Mina Louise Wawel
Buddy Brown
Albuquerque
Aviator Dies in Crash Near Williams Home
Lt Jack Bell of A S A Corpa and wife Mrs Bell were riding east to west when their car left the highway near T B Williams’ home east of the city. Bell died in Williams’ arms. Mrs Bell was slightly injured and taken to DeMose Hospital. The next day she was sent to Port Bliss Army Post.
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Jack Bell
A. S. A Corpa
Ensign Turpin Reported Missing Found Safe In Albuquerque
Ensign Varl Turpin was reported missing for three hours in an undersea fighter but was later found alive and well. His sister Mrs. Claude Wood and her husband saw him briefly as he passed through Albuquerque.
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Varl Turpin
Claude Wood
Hin
Albuquerque
Culberson Family On Business and Pleasure Trip
Mr and Mrs J S Culberson and children Jimmie and Mary, with Mrs Mary Culberson, travel on business and pleasure plans.
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Dire
J. S. Culberson
Jimmie and
Mary
Mrs
Mary Culberson
Southern Pacific War Service Day Honors Wartime Employees
Lieutenant William W. Lee, now with the Army Air Forces in the Mediterranean, is among 15,000 railroad workers honored on Southern Pacific War Service Day June 14. The railroad’s 100,000 employees will stage patriotic programs honoring those serving on battle fronts while keeping Victory trains running. Lee, pictured during cadet training, has since earned the Air Medal and hails from a prominent railroad family including William Wilson and Leo W. Lee.
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William W. Lee
Army
Southern Pacific
Lee
Railroad Cireles
William Wilson
Tucson
Leo W. Lee
Era Pacific
Gammon Hosts Spaghetti Party for Returning Spt Fred Kerr
Mr and Mrs Nat Gammon held a Tuesday evening gathering at the La Fiesta with a spaghetti dinner in honor of Spt Fred Kerr who returned to service on Wednesday morning The host and hostess were joined by twenty seven guests including multiple Kerr family members and local friends.
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Tot
Willard PF. Holt
Chamber of Commerce
Lordsburg
Thelma Rosa
Mra
Nat Gammon
Franklin R. Pouge
J. Cloyd Milley
Deming
Earle Kerr
Bureau of
Teevenue
Kerr
Santa Fe
Helen Holt Fulton
Fl Paso
Iirief
Spt
Fred Kerr
Fred Kerr, Sr
Levion Kerr
George Kerr
Elmer Kerg
BE. MM. Fisher
Jack McGhee
Jackie
Mise Jents
Veayl Sybil Williams
Harriet Wilson
Jner
Card of Thanks for Bereavement Gratitude
The Wright and Young families thank friends for kind deeds and floral offerings after the death of their son and grandson, Herbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert
J. C. Wright
Harry Young
New Tex Cleaners Opens Under New Management
Announcement that New-Tex Cleaners has opened with Jack Prichett as manager and offers cleaning, pressing, and alterations.
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Jack Prichett
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G. L. McHalffey
George P. Munson, Jr
C. E
U.S
Maddux Monument Company
Silver City
Gale- Williams
Cananea
Ieee
Fortune
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THE
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Lordsburg’s Department Store
Tire Conservation
Naval Reserve
Maxey
Ss. P
Commerce
Council
Ensign
Southern Pacific War Service
William W, LE
Gammons
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