Former Lordsburg Boy Helps Arrest Jap in California
The Los Angeles Examiner story features William Leon Bruce and his daughter Jeanie as Bruce aided in identifying Tomoya Kawakita, a California-born Japanese former POW accused of mistreating American prisoners. FBI surveillance led to Kawakita’s arrest. Bruce, a WWII veteran and Lordsburg native, helped trace his car license.
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William Leon Bruce
Jeanie
Los Angeles Examiner
Tomoya Kawakita
California
Japan
Bruce
Kawakita
FBI
Keiji University
Oeyama
Honshu Island
J. Edgar Hoover
Honshu
United States
U.S
Los Angeles
W. J. Burrus
Lordsburg
Miss Rose
Next Week Mens Division Ball Game Schedule
Schedules show 8:00 P.M. games for El Paso Nat Gas Co Moctezuma Banner Mine and Thunderbolts Bears Indios Eagles Hawks Fagin Red Skins Kittens Veterans teams scheduled with 6:00 prelims and 7:00 later matches across Monday to Friday.
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el Paso Natural Gas Co
Moctezuma Club
Gas Co
Cleghorn
Leo's
Ellison
Plumbers
The
Miles Cohen
Banner Miné
Leo
Grant Bowman
Banner
Banner Mine
el Paso Nat. Gas Co
Moctezuma
el Paso Nat
Moctezuma - Ban
Thunderbolts
Bears
Red Skins
Kittens
Indios
Hawks
Fagin
Eagles
Eastern Star Met Tuesday Evening Ceremony Honors Bible Gift
The local chapter of the Eastern Star held its regular meeting on Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs Willis Lacy, Worthy Patron and Worthy Matron, presented a White Bible to the chapter in a candle light ceremony.
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The
Eastern Star
Temperature Readings Collected for U S Weather Bureau
The following temperature readings were recorded by the Southern Pacific Railroad here for the U S Weather Bureau. The data reflects daytime highs and nighttime lows at local stations and provides a snapshot of weather trends for the period.
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Southern Pacific Railroad
U. S. Weather Bureau
Rainbow Girls Dance Party at Woman's Club
Rainbow Girls hosted a Saturday party from eight to eleven at the Woman's club building. Forty members and guests danced amid rainbow decor while tea sandwiches and punch were served. chaperones included Mrs Homer Rountree and Mr and Mrs Chandler Hill.
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Rainbow Girls
Woman’s Club
Powell
Homer Rountree
Chandler Hill
Purcell Wins Damages Against Elephant Butte Boat Co
W. H. Purcell won a 225 dollar verdict in the local district court against Kenneth H. Mims doing business as Elephant Butte Boat Co for alleged boat conversion in June 1946. Attorneys E. Forest Sanders and Glen G. Hilford appeared for plaintiff and defendant respectively. A twelve member jury included William M. Beach Frank Freom Walter E. Dunagan Leo W. Stanley Virgil Craddock Harry Galusha W. O. Clouse Page Wilder Fay Powell Edward L Payne Troy Jones and Arthur Altuna. Next court term is set for November.
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W. H. Purcell
Kenneth H. Mims
D.b.a. Elephant Butte Boat Co
E. Forest Sanders
Glen G. Hilford
William M. Beach
Frank“reom
Walter E. Dunagan
Leo W. Stanley
Virgil Craddock
Harry Galusha
W. O. Clouse
Page Wilder
Fay Powell
Edward L Payne
Troy Jones
Arthur Altuna
Parker wins Magnolia fishing trip to Creede Colorado
Mr. Alvin L. Parker returned Tuesday morning after two four day fishing trips in Colorado. He won the Magnolia Company contest open to jobbers and agents in Texas and New Mexico. The prize was the four day trip to Creede, Colorado.
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Alvin L. Parker
Colorado
Parker
Magnolia Company
Texas
New Mexico
Creede
Colo
Library Receives New Fiction From State Library Ext
Our local librarian announces receipt of multiple titles from the New Mexico State Library Extension and Serrins. The list includes works by Eddie Rickenbacker Albrand Aldridge Bagnold Barmine and many others with varied themes and settings.
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New Mexico State
Demson
Eddie Rickenbacker
Albrand
Angel “Lldrich
Aldridge
Bagnold
National Velvet
Barmine
France
Peum
Vienna
Annie Laurie
Bowen
Bramhalls
Long Chance
Little Joe
Close Father Child Tie Is Spirit Of 38th Father's Day
June 15 1947 marks the thirty eighth Father's Day honoring William Smart, Civil War veteran, reared six motherless children. National observances unite 18000 General Federation of Women's Clubs churches Boy Scouts Girl Scouts and many groups with the Douglas MacArthur Father’s Day Message recited in homes and schools.
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Spokane
Wash
John Bruce Dodd
William Smart
Washington
America
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Povl
Douglas MacArthur
Fahar
Dues urged as Legion post eyes funds and events
Bennie Everett asks members to pay dues promptly while Fred Salinas returns home due to funds shortage. Doc Behmslander and Gene Noce promote a music event for alumni. Von B. Jones wed. Henry Fuller sun tanned on Tecate Boulevard. Next meeting promised with sandwiches and beer at the post.
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Bennie Everett
Fred Salinas
Good Will
Clifton
Points West
Doc Behmslander
Gene Noce
Umnus
von B. Jones
Henry Fuller
Tecate Boulevard
Dent
Mrs Hazel Bavens Hosts Wednesday Bridge Club
Mrs Hazel Bavens entertained the Wednesday Bridge Club at her home this week with a moon luncheon. Attendees included Mrs S E Allen Mrs C B Austin Mrs Louella Clark Mrs N A Gammon Mrs H E Scofield Mrs W Winters the hostess and guest Mrs Ben Mitchell. Bridge games followed the meal.
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Hazel Bavens
S. E. Allien
C. B. Austin
Louella Clark
N. A. Gammon
H E. Scofield
W . Winters
Ben Mitchell
Alumni Dance Honors Class of 1947 At Central School
Alumni dance at Central school Saturday June 7 drew large attendance. Red and white streamers framed the gym with a big 47 on stage curtain. Music supplied by Barney's orchestra kept the evening lively.
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Central School
Barney
Pythian Sisters Welcome Grand Chief on Official Visit
The Pythian Sisters heard an engaging address by Grand Chief Mrs. Mary Pelzer of Albuquerque during her official visit Monday. She was accompanied by deputy Mrs. Anna Kretsinger of Belen. A banquet at 6:30 p.m. at the Tip-to-Date Cafe preceded the regular meeting at the hall.
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Mary Pelzer
Albuquerque
Anna Kretsinger
Belen
Young Peoples' Camp Attended by Families and Juniors
Mr and Mrs Charles Foglias with two children taught at the Young Peoples Christian camp on Cave Creek last week. Attendees from Lordsburg included Jack Ewing Jim Ewing Carolyn Ruth Atkinson Eddie Broun Robbie Williams Bennie Williams Oran Fairly and James Brow. The camp gathered youths from Deming New Mexico Noggleas and Bisbee Arizona.
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Charles Fogliasso
Young Peoples’ Christian
Cave Creek
Lordsburg
Jack Ewing
Jim Ewing
Carolyn Ruth Atkinson
Eddie Broun
Robbie Williams
Bennie Williams
Oran Fairly
James Brow
Legion Blood Bank opened by Robert Swan Post 30
American Legion establishes a Blood Bank in the community with Miss Lola Beavers as custodian. Dr. Fife and Harber Heather coordinated arrangements and said plasma will be readily accessible for emergencies. Proceeds support upkeep and aid for needy cases.
Ranger Warns on Campfire Safety During Outing
Forest ranger urges visitors to supervise matches cigarettes and campfires to prevent fires. He notes they should be fully extinguished and never left unattended.
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New Mexico National Guard
Bataan
Sgt
el Paso Gas Co
Moctezuma Leo’s
Purcell
Ik Honery
Bromfield
Pleasant Valley
Bronze
Wunthering Heights
Brooks
High Heaven
Philadelphia
Brown
San
Browne
Brush—Boy
Maine
Burns
Billy the Kid
Buck
Dragon Seed
Busoni
Stanley
Africa
Butterfield
Byrd
Carrol
Saphire
Cendras—Sutter
Gold Chapman
Chase
Mary Peters
Churchill
Richard Carvel Clark
Cloete
Legion News
Entertains Bridge Club
Pythian Sisters
Young Peoples
Deming
N. Mougleas
Bisbee
Ariz
Merican Legion
Blood
Forest Ranger
Boston
Mass
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