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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1942
Page
2
Local rationing board outlines three required actions for sellers of cost-of-living commodities. Retailers must plainly mark maximum prices on items or at display, and file a price statement with the Local Rationing Board by July 1 1942, updating monthly with current prices.
The document directs retailers to prepare a price book by July 1 1942 listing each commodity offered for sale with its selling price and proper description. The book is for retailer use and must be kept at the store and shown to consumers or OPA inspectors upon request.
Home canning helps ration space for war materials and preserves the sugar supply. Experts warn of botulism risk in non acid foods and urge pressure canning, fresh vegetables, approved methods, and avoiding tasting canned food before heating.
A wartime safety note advises boiling all earned food for 15 minutes to kill poison risks. Discard suspicious canned goods only after boiling. be aware that poultry and livestock may be affected. Consult a druggist about antitoxin for early treatment in small, effective doses.
Hidalgo County contains a National Forest unit of about 641 acres and reports annual revenue of 985.31 dollars. The funds are split between the county road fund and the school maintenance fund for the year.
New Mexico natives in the 801st Ordnance Regiment train under Col. C. Cabell in North Carolina. Former automotive workers recruited by the National Automobile Dealers Association have joined to support wartime needs. The unit, organized just over two months ago, prepares to maintain military equipment and run supply depots abroad, proving skeptics wrong.
The 401st Ordnance Regiment trains six weeks and mounts for overseas duty. New Mexico officers include Major H W Hunsaker Albuquerque as supply and special services officer for the Third Battalion, Captain W K Aldridge Hobbs commanding, and Lieutenant A E Thomas Albuquerque in the Third Battalion.
Funeral services for Mrs. Jo Hanna Thygerson who died June 9 were held June 1. The Relief Society singing mothers led the singing and speakers included Ernest Romney Sr of Duncan H L Smith and Bishop Robert Mortengen. Mrs Thygerson was 83 and born in Denmark. She endured a life of hardship.
Obituary notes mention Erastus, Joseph, Alvin, and David as sons, with Durfee ill from an injected tooth. Community items detail Sea Gull Girls activities, a Flag Day program with songs and readings, a Virden social with married couples at a Duncan road camp, a ranch home fire at Mr. and Mrs. Gruwell, and visitors Barbara Jean and Kenneth Mearns guiding local families.
Negro men aged 17 to 50 now eligible for enlistment in Class V-6 of the U S Naval Reserve Construction Regiments. Carpentry blacksmithing metal work oiling and other trades available. Lieut. Commander Duncan to visit Houston June 21 22 and 28 to interview and classify applicants for Seabee units.
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