Missing Sergeant George M. Jones Reported
Mrs. Felix Jones is advised by the War Department that her son Sergeant George M. Jones is listed among casualties aboard a Japanese torpedoed destroyer in Japanese waters October 24. He was a graduate of LHS, studied at State College, and served with the 200th Coast Artillery. He has siblings Alice and Von.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Jones
War Department
George M. Jones
Sgt. Jones
LHS
State College
Armed Forces
Fort Bliss
200Th Coast Artillery
George
Alice
Wn Wayne
Von
Ific
Cavalry Corporal H Estes to be stationed at Fort Bliss
The note notes Corporal O G H Estes expecting a furlough after three overseas tours. It states he will be stationed at Fort Bliss next and invites friends to contact him at APO New York care P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Bliss
O. G. H. Estes
Air Engineering
Lqdv
APO
New York
Auxiliary girls aid Junior A Mary in war effort
The American Legion Auxiliary seeks to mobilize the Auxiliary girls to assist Junior A Mary in support of the nation’s war effort, urging participation and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Gay
Amary
New Welfare Director Appointed in County
Mrs Ethel Bedde of Al We becomes the county welfare director at the Department of Public Welfare offices in the Lordsboro Library building. The appointment aims to strengthen this state department noted for its helpful services and benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Bedde
al We
Department of Public
Lordsb Drvo
American Legion Auxiliary Plans July Events and Meeting
The American Legion Auxiliary schedules a July 4 meeting at 9 pm at Mrs Mer Brooks home and a July 14 garden party at Mrs Effie Heath home for members families and Legionnaires. Pictures will be shown and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American : Legion Auxiliary
Mer Brooks
Auxary
Effie Heath
Themerican Legion
Legionnaires
Family Attends Ill Mother in Dallas and Westward Visit
Alvin Parker returned from Dallas where she was at the bedside of her mother Mrs John L Au Augustine who was very ill. Naomi Wood’s niece Me Wood of San Fe planned a visit to Mr and Mrs Smith in Redlands California. Joanne, daughter of Mr and Mrs Claude, accompanied them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Parker
Dallas
John L. Au
Augustine
Naomi Wood
Me Wood
San Fe
Eugene Burruss Lost on Japanese Prison Ship
War Department records confirm Eugene Burruss of the 200th Coast Artillery, son of Mr and Mrs W J Burruss, was lost October 24 1944 aboard a prison ship during transit from the Philippine Islands to Japan. Of 1776 prisoners only five reached China coast and four were recaptured. He volunteered January 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Burruss
War Department
Eugene Burruss
Philippine Islands
Japan
China Coast
Eugene
200Th Coast Artillery
State Tax Commission approves county budget in session
The State Tax Commission along with county officials met in County Clerk Rachel Atkinson's office and approved the forthcoming term's budget. Represented groups included H H Errett of the State Tax Commission, Paul Harris of Southern Pacific, H L Heldwein of the State College, Dr H Douthitt of the State Health Department, M R Baca of the Taxpayers Association, and Dr John C Mitchell of the District Health Department, with Freeman McWhorter for the county. The session, attended by Commissioners Wilkinson and Wamol, was described as harmonious and satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Tax Commission
H. H. Errett
Southern Pacific Railroad
Paul Harris
State College
H. L. Heldwein
State Health Department
H. Douthitt
State Taxpayers’ Association
M. R. Baca
John C. Mitchell
Distrit Health Department
Freeman McWhorter
Rachel Atkinson
Wilkinson
Wamol
Local Parsonage Wedding of Miss Bailey and L E Gray
Miss Josephine Bailey and L. E. Gray wed in a ring ceremony conducted by Rev. F R Poage at the Methodist Parsonage. Attendants included Mrs Eula Benton and Sgt K Blough. The couple plan vacations in September and will reside at the Smith Pen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Josephine Bailey
L. E. Gray
F. R. Poage
Eula Benton
Sgt. K. Blough
Katherine Burch
Mabel Elms
Eugene Montague
Yuma
Southern Pacific
Smith Pen
Mrs. Mackintosh
New Mexico Tire Dealers Ordered to Register for June Inventory
War Price and Rationing boards in New Mexico require tire dealers to register between July 1 and 10 to report their June tire and parts inventory. OPA Enforcement will audit compliance July 11 to 25. Labor leaders in Carlsbad discuss OPA activities and form an Eddy County cooperative, with Osborne Cresson chosen to assist distribution of information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Carlsbad
Carlsbad Court House
Wayne C. Williams
Denver
Ernest W. Hall
Williams
Osborne Cresson
Carlsbad Co-Op
Eddy County
OPA Labor Cooperative Committee
C. D. Smotherman
I. J. Dunn
A. T. Stevenson
Walter Lozenby
H. D. Colson
C. Cole
Mr. Reese
New Albuquerque Gas Station Operator Suspended
Floyd F. Miles acting region OPA chief hearings suspended Hoefgen and Branson Service Station operator in Albuquerque for dealing in gasoline without ration currency after accusation of accepting gasoline from Valley Oil Company Artesia. Becker-Caliex Company Belen faces possible sugar sale suspension due to alleged 8000 pound inventory shortfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoefgen
Branson
Albuquerque
Floyd F. Miles
Denver
OPA
CPA
Valley Oi
Artesia
Becker-Caliex Company
Belen
War Shoe Rationing Tight as Army Demand Tops 31 Million Pairs
The OPA refuses shoe ration relaxation despite 31 million pairs needed by the army in 1945 the wartime peak. Army shoes require three times as much top leather as civilian pairs while cattle hide shortages hinder civilian production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
OPA Announces Preferred Mileage Rations For Special Marketers
The OPA says preferred mileage rations will be provided to wholesale buyers who perform skilled necessary services in marketing farm products and to farmer representatives who market fresh fruit and vegetables. Changes reflect the importance of skilled work in moving produce into wholesale food channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
wartime fuel use by service squadrons and air force
The report notes Service Squadron Ten supplied ships for Okinawa with oil to fuel a 238 mile convoy and 10 000 heat units for a year plus gasoline to run 30 700 cars. In Europe the Ninth Air Force used 54 -million seven hundred five thousand gallons of aviation gasoline from January to March, more than all U S passenger cars use in two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okinawa
Janary
Ninth Air Force
America
Ration Stamp Schedule Update and Valid Through Dates
The notice lists various ration stamp books and categories with their validity through set dates. It includes Meat and Fat stamps through June 30, Blue and Sugar stamp categories through August, and processed foods through June 30, plus shoe stamps valid for one pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
Masonic Lodge Meeting Near Silver City
The Masonic Lodges in the district around Silver City held a pleasant Saturday evening meeting at the City of Rocks. After a barbecue and social hour the 3rd degree was exemplified with sixteen Lordsburg Lodge members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver City
City of Rocks
Lordsburg Lodge
Pat Woods of Valley View Home on Furlough
Valley View resident Pat Woods returns home on furlough. The report notes his service status and temporary release, with no additional details about unit, location, or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Valley View
Church notices and schedules for local congregations
Sunday School times and services are listed for Churches Sidney W. Hale Assembly of God and Church of Christ. The article notes services, Sunday School, midweek meetings, youth activities, prayer times, and mass schedules at the prison camp with multiple masses and an English sermon.
Sunday School and Prayer Meeting at local church
The Church of the Nazarene invites all to Sunday School at 9 45 a m and evening service at 6 30 p m with prayer meeting Wednesdays at 7 30 p m led by Pastor Julule Rambo. Everyone welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF the Nazarene Mra
Julule Rambo
Methodist Church Service Schedule
Franklin R Poage pastor leads morning service at 11 am Epworth League meets 7 30 pm and a prayer meeting is held Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Young People’s Meeting
Epworth League
Lordsburg High School Men With Armed Forces
Local notes from Lordsburg cover former students and residents in military service. Roy Jones reports postal delays and malaria recovery while hoping for home leave. Glen Ross from USS Greenwich Bay notes uncertain location and ship role as seaplane tender. Angel Gandara mentions seeing Robert Altuna after 16 months and adapts to reading Liberal and S.P. Journal. Jimmy Hall trains at Fort Bliss with high marks. Lt. Jernigan and family visit Lordsburg en route to new assignment on the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Jones
16Th Base Post
Care P. M
San California
Elmer
Danny Lee
Glen Ross
Greenwich Bay
Viata
Angel Gandara
Robert Altuna
S.P. Journal
8. P
Jimmy Hall
LHS
Fort Bliss
Texas
Hinnerseutattona
Sions
Jesus
Chevy) Betrada
H. RR. Jernigan
Lordsburg
Columbus
Ohio
Jernigan
Gail Weldon Rites Held After Sudden Illness
Gail Isabel Strahan Weldon, longtime Lordsburg resident, died June 18 after illness following hospitalization in Roswell and El Paso. Funeral at Martin Mortuary with burial in Evergreen El Paso. Survived by husband Frank Welden three sons Frank Richard and Fred two sisters Bertha DeLong Hallie Fack a brother Val Strahan and father William Strahan. Charter of Western Star Temple No 11 Pythian Sisters draped in her memory. N A Gammon and Blas Noce attended in El Paso for two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail Weldon
Lordsburg
Roswell
el Paso
H. Sandell
Sandell
Martin
Frank Welden
Albuquerquy
Frank
Richard
Fred
Bertha DeLong
Albuquerque
Hallie Fack
Bakersfield
California
Val, Strahan
Louisville
Kentucky
Wm. Strahan
Guthrie
Oklahoma
Western Star Temple
No. 11
Pythian Sisters
Gasoline and shoe stamp validity dates noted
The note states a shoe stamp becomes valid August 1 and Gasoline-A-16 coupons, valid June 22, allow six gallons each.
Grocers Back Price Ceilings In OPA Survey
Eighty two per cent of 1765 grocers interviewed support price ceilings for reasons including preventing rising prices profiteering and inflation. They also cite curbing over charging cut throat competition and keeping wholesale costs from rising to ensure more equal distribution. Urban districts show stronger backing than rural areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Phoenix Visitor Traces Grave of Frank Schutz in Shakespeare Cemetery
Dave Clark of Phoenix searched for the grave of Frank Schutz, first husband of Mollie McDonald, buried in Shakespeare cemetery. Schutz, a former Hart Bros. Building butcher, died after a Mexican prisoner attack with Sheriff Ownby escorting prisoners to Silvers City. His grave is marked beside his son Frank Jr. The family later linked to Clifton and Los Angeles through Mollie Schutz Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Clark
Phoenix
Shakespeare
B. Schutz
Frank Schutz
Hart Bros
Railroad Avenue
Mollie McDonald
el Paso
J. A. Leahy
Schutz
L. Slessinger
J. F. Kerns
Guthrie
Arizona
J. ?. Ownby
R. B. Ownby
Silvers City
Shell Oil Company
Card of Thanks for Fire Aid and Lordsburg Picnic
Mr and Mrs H A Gordon Mr and Mrs Ray Gordon and Grannie Bradberry thank friends who helped after a heavy fire. They especially thank those who came from Lordsburg with a generous picnic lunch and ice cream. They express gratitude to everyone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
H. A. Gordon
Ray Gordon
Grannie Bradberry
Grant Harper Hospitalized After World War II Injuries
Grant Harper, a 222nd Infantry Company K veteran of the 42nd Rainbow Division, is hospitalized at Hammond General Hospital Modesto California after six months overseas. He faces bone graft surgery in August and radial nerve repair in July with hopes to regain use of his arm within a year. He previously trained at Camp Roberta and Camp Gruber and fought in December 1944 near Strasbourg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Harper
Port Bliss
Texas
United States
Charleston
South Carolina
New York City
Marcailles
France
Camp Roberta
California
Port Benning
Georgia
Camp Gruber
Oklahoma
Strasbourg
Rhine
Siegfried Line
Bitehe
Germany
168Th General Hospital
England
Paris
Europe
Grant
Marsailles
222Nd Infantry
Hammond General Hospital
Modesto
Crone
LHS
Kerr Funeral Obituary From Marfa Texas
Mrs My Noga received a telephone message from Marfa Texas reporting the death of her uncle W A Kerr early Tuesday after a brief illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
My. Noga
Marfa
Texas
W. A. Kerr
Flowers to the Living
A letter to Colonel Willard Holt of Lordsburg New Mexico congratulates him on his 85th birthday and praises his friendship and contributions to the Southwest. The writer expects to visit when near Lordsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Holt
Lordsburg
New Mexico
Willard
Bill Hooten
Southwest
Joe Noce Returns Home for Interim Assignment
Joe Noce is back at home and will remain through about August 1 before reassignment. He arrived home Monday after a hospital stay and plans to depart for new duties on an unspecified date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Noce
Joe
Ile
Dr Paul Austin to Retire After Long Service
Retiring after years as chief medical officer for Phelpa-Dodge Corporation Paul Austin plans to enjoy life on a 4000 acre California ranch. The couple has acquired ranches in California and Avigond and will live among Aberdeen Angus cattle on the new property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phelpa-Dodge Corporation
Paul
California
Avigond
Lt. Croba on Leave from U S Army Technological Corps
Lt. Croba of the U S ATR Corps is on a 14 day leave. He will spend two weeks with Mrs. Cross then travel to San Francisco for a further two week visit with his parents while awaiting reassignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LT. Croba
U. S. Atr Corps
A. P. Cross
Pralgee
Geena
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Atmouer
Edwards
Michael
U.S. Treasury Department
American Legion Auxiliary
NEW Welfare
Gray-Bailey
Sidney W. Hale
Assembly OF God Church
Hidalgo Garage
Everett Smith
Young People’s
Aall
Church OF Christ
Pyramid
the Methodist Church
Franklin R. Poage
Lordsburg High School
N. A. Gammon and
Blas Noce
Phoenix Visitor
Villa Coocetea
William W. Galt
Great Palle
Mont
U. S. Treasury Department
Paul Austin
Son
Col. Fenton
San Diego
Calif
Pic
Marine
Anne Seymour
Anne
Victory Garden
Hyro
President Treman
Washington
Luther Skaggs
Henderson
Guam
Koims
Eleanor Booeewely
Orto
Nubbins
Forest Hotlman
Cheyenne
Wyo
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