Time Wasted and Lessons from a Camp Sermon
A reflective piece from Lordsburg Internment Camp discusses time as a precious, finite resource and warns against idle habits. It links self discipline to recovery of lost time and cites reading, memorization, and temperance as aids. The report notes a March program by the Payne sisters and guests with Lt Grace Linn marking Army service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamin Franklin
Tim
Gray Prison
Satan
Grace Linn
Lt. Linn
Ft. Custer
Michigan
Sturms Host Tea in Honor of Mrs. Traylor Visit
Edward Sturms and Baffold entertained army officers with tea at the Sturms home in Mrs. H. H. Traylor’s residence. Guests wore pastel flowers and lace spreads decorated the rooms. Mrs. Traylor arrived in black serge with gold trim as Lt. Wegner and Mrs. Pr visit Hidalgo hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Edward Sturms
Baffold
Sturms
H. H. Traylor
Traylor
Rufus Crews
W. A. Wegner
Lt. R
Mrs. Pr
Hotel Hidalgo
Invitation to Ice Men Event at Methodist Church
A Sharp Music Club extends a special invitation to members and their families to attend the event at the Methodist Church on Saturday March 13 at 8 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharp
The
Methodists
Milwau kee Woman and Infant Arrive to Join Lordsburg Family
Pvt. Merwin Larrett welcomed his wife and infant daughter who traveled from Milwaukee Wisconsin to settle in Lordsburg with him. The arrival marks a family reunion during a period of military posting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Merwin Larrett
Mrs. Larrett
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Lordsburg
Northman couple on west coast ten day leave
Lt. and Mrs. F. F. Northman returned Monday from a pleasant ten day leave spent on the west coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. F. Northman
West Coast
USO Show Delights Camp Audience With Talent
The Monday night USO show at the Internment Camp featured Cas Twid as master of ceremonies. Joyce Wellington played piano with Pfe H Reher on drums and Pvt M Simon on bass fiddle backing Lynn Bertelle’s vocals. Dag Twid and Alice Strickland danced, Arrovla Van Deusen delivered xylophone solos, drawing extended applause for a likely season success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USO
Elmer D. Rook
Cas Twid
Joyce Wellington
Pfe. H. Reher
Pvt
M. Simon
Pretty Lynn Bertelle
Alice Strickland
Dag Twid
Arrovla van Deusen
Mrs Churchill to Visit Tampa and San Antonio Relatives
Mrs W P Churchill wife of Major Churchill leaves Thursday for Tampa Florida to spend a month visiting her daughter Mrs I F Pyer wife of Capt Pyer stationed at McDill Field En route she will visit in San Antonio with her son O K Kurtz who is with the air corps
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Churchill
Major Churchill
Tampa
Florida
I. F. Pyer
Capt. Pyer
Air Corps
McDill Field
San Antonio
O. K. Kurtz
Methodist Church Sunday Services and War Offering
The pastor will preach Sunday at 11 o clock with choir music. A war emergency offering raised 31 dollars 50 cents last Sunday. USO vesper service follows at 3 p m with Rev W E Brown preaching on March 21 joined by Mrs Brown. Rev F R Poage urges church support during the period of strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USO
W. E. Brown
Conference on Roads and Mines At Hidalgo Lounge
A significant meeting on access roads to mines and mining operations drew 20 officials from the Bureau of Public Roads U S G S Grazing Service county officers and War Department priority planners. Attendees included G W Voetzel John Ray Painter Francis Riordan Alec D M Emrick and H E Rothrock along with H A Wilkinson and Paul Hudson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hidalgo
Bureau of Public Roads
Grazing Service
War Department
G. W. Voetzel
Office of Production Management and Priorities Field Service
John Ray Painter
Headquarters
State Grazing Service
Francis Riordan
District Grazing Service
Alec D. M. Emrick
Public Roads Administration
Santa Fe
K. Newschel
H. E. Rothrock
Lions and Lionsesses Host Social Evening at Woman's Club
Lions and Lionesses held a friendly evening with bridge and bingo at the Woman's Club Tuesday. A dainty luncheon was prepared by Lionesses Hudson Bryant and Bradford. President Allan Bowman led a brief meeting and a chicken dinner was served by Miss Hendricks and helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions
Lionesses
Woman's Club
Lionesses Hudson
Bryant
Bradford
Allan Bowman
Miss Hendricks
Lion Mayfield
Lion Austin
Lion Sumner
Emma Scofield
Thelma Ross
Pittsburgh magnate Slick visits local fluorspar mill
Slick, owner of Indian Metals Company, arrived from Pittsburgh to inspect the plant and newly acquired mines. CC N. Pineney, vice-president and manager, shows him around the operation. Welcome Mr. Slick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kefe, Slick
Indian Metals Company
Fluorspar
CC N. Pineney
Pittsburgh
Slick
Miss Cureton Initiated Into Arizona Alpha Chi Omega
Miss Dorothy Cureton daughter of Mr and Mrs George H Cureton has been initiated into the University of Arizona chapter of Alpha Chi Omega sorority. A freshman in the School of Business and Public Administration she is a Lordsburg High School graduate of 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Cureton
George H. Cureton
University of Arizona
Alpha Chi Omega Sorority
Miss Cureton
University
School of Business and Public Administration
Lordsburg High School
Gordon Willis Visits Douglas Before Navy Radio School
Mrs Gordon Willis and Sammie joined Mr and Mrs Sam Killebrew for a brief Douglas visit to Gordon Willis who is en route to Norman Oklahoma for a radio school before a permanent station. His exam score reached 97 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Willis
Sammie
Sam Killebrew
Douglas
Navy
Norman
Oklahoma
Gordon
Maddux Monument Company Expands in New Mexico
Roswell and Silver City firm enlarges reach to Lordsburg and southwest New Mexico with monuments and markers. Robert Athon named district manager, overseeing western New Mexico, Arizona, southern Colorado and Old Mexico. Office display in Silver City Parkway Building near post office. Athon promotes services by phone and pledges strong local cooperation and advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maddux Monument Company
Roswell
Silver City
Lordsburg
New Mexico
Robert Athon
Deming Chamber of Commerce
Parkway
Episcopal visit boosts Lordsburg church services
Rev. James M. Stoney bishop of New Mexico and Rev. George Wood visited Lordsburg. A dinner for about 20 followed by a business meeting set Sunday services at 7 20 p m at the Woman's Club house with Rev Wood alternating weeks and Sgt Keyes handling other Sundays. Roy Bonar served as musician and three members were confirmed before communion. About 30 communicants are known in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
Lordsburg
James M. Stoney
New Mexico
George Wood
Las Cruces
Woman’s Club
Wood
Servces
Sgt. Keyes
Roy Bonar
Stoney
Visit of Pvt Edwin O Day in Duncan
Pvt Edwin O Day son of Mr and Mrs Maurice O Day of Duncan visited last week with his wife Louise an aircraft factory worker in California his mother and daughter Nathella Starr Mrs O Day had been visiting relatives in California for six weeks O Day recently graduated at head of his class from a government school in California He is a sheetmetal worker who received a recommendation to his new commanding officer for outstanding work He will be stationed with the air corps in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Edwin O’day
Maurice O’day
Duncan
Louise
California
Nathella Starr
O’day
Pvt. O'Day
Pvt. O’day
Air Corps
Texas
WAAC Post Office Handoff At Ft. Oglethorpe
Auxiliary Naomi Hill of Coolidge Arizona has been placed in charge of the WAAC post office at Ft. Oglethorpe Georgia. Hill previously owned and operated a grocery and market in Lordsburg from 1916 to 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi Hill
Coolidge
Arizona
WAAC
Ft. Oglethorpe
Georgia
Hill
Lordsburg
Sorority Theta Chapter Dinner and Meeting
Mrs. Mary Lee Fairly hosted Theta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma at an enchilada dinner at 7 30 p m followed by a business meeting. The program focused on Home Economics in Education with members Exa Barton Helen Chase Nancy Chase Ima Fairly Margaret Fuller Ollie Harper Bess Johnston Winnifred Laham Luella Clark Chloe Coffman Mary Lee Pairly Virginia Lassalle and Jane Traylor in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lee Fairly
Theta Chapter
Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority
Exa Barton
Helen Chase
Nancy Chase
Ima Fairly Margeret Fuller
Ollie Harper
Bess Johnston
Winnifred Laham
Mesdames Luella Clark
Chloe Coffman
Mary Lee Pairly
Virrinia Lassalle
Jane Traylor
Card of Thanks for Ida Franklin Kerr
To all the kind friends and neighbors who offered aid and sympathy at the passing and burial of the late Mrs. Ida Franklin Kerr we extend heartfelt appreciation. The burden of grief was eased by these ministrations of goodwill to every family and relative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Franklin Kerr
Wallace HickmanMarriage in Lordsburg Farmington couple wed
Boyd Wallace son of Mr and Mrs Harry Wallace of Lordsburg and Miss Elizabeth Hickman of Farmington New Mexico were married February 7 at 9 pm by Rev F R Poage using the Episcopal ceremony at the Ellison home. Attendants included Mr and Mrs J D Hall Verna Bee McWhorter and Bill Kimbley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Wallace
Harry Wallace
Lordsburg
Elizabeth Hickman
Farmington
New Mexico
F. R. Poage
Methodist Church
Henry Ellison
J. D. Hall
Verna Bee McWhorter
Bill Kimbley
Expressions of Gratitude for Support in Bereavement
The Curry family extends heartfelt thanks to all who offered kindness during our bereavement and for the beautiful floral offerings. Special thanks to Mr. and Mrs. John D. Curry and listed friends from Deming Morenci El Paso Clifton and Morenci area for their support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Curry
Animal
Jack Head
Deming
Frank O’neal
Clifton
Claude Pertrong
Morenci
Ernest Dennid
el Paso
Wedding Party Honors Havrda Bride and Groom Farewell
A Sunday reception hosted by 1st Sgt. and Mrs. Kilgore celebrated Tech. Sgt. and Mrs. Adolph Havrda, the former Miss Dortha Crowell, recently married. The event also bid farewell to Cleo Goodner bound for the navy. dinner, cake by Mrs. Goodner, and attendance by Tech. Sgt. and Mrs. Havrda, 1st Sgt. and Mrs. Kilgore, Sgt. Hogan and Miss Mattie Symons, Mr. and Mrs. Goodner, and Ruby Sue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hogan
Mattie Symons
Goodner
Ruby Sue
Message From POW Col Sage Broadcast From Tokyo
A radio message read in Deming by Mrs Sage quotes Col C G Sage of Deming now a prisoner of war after Bataan. He asks loved ones to keep faith, says he is in a healthy climate, and requests candy and sweets if anything is sent. He closes with prayers to be together again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Col. C. G. Sage
Deming
Bataan
Offenders Nabbed After Vandalism Spree
The article notes rising juvenile crime and praise for trained officers. Three Deming youths drove here and damaged thirteen street lights and four homes with rocks. Sheriff Allen levied a $48.50 restitution as three juveniles were sent to Springer reform school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Bryce
FBI
Deming
Lordsburg
Shariff Allen
Sheriff's Office
Springer Reform School
Red Cross Official Here Conducts First Aid Instructor Class
Elmo Low of the American Red Cross visited Lordsburg this week to lead a class for first aid instructors. The participants have at least 90 hours in first aid work and will become qualified to teach courses after completing the program. Low serves as first aid water safety and accident prevention special field representative. Headquarters are in St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmo Low
American Red Cross
Lordsburg
Low
St. Louis
Home on furlough for Lt Gauthier and bride
St. and Mrs. Felix Gauthier Jr of Yuma visit the lieutenant's parents in Animas and Lordsburg. Mrs. Gauthier, Ava Heuer of Sacramento, married the lieutenant a month ago and they are now stationed at the Yuma airbase.
Cattlemen Announce Convention Program
The New Mexico Cattle Growers Association schedules its 20th annual convention in Albuquerque with speakers from government and industry. Friday highlights include Governor Dempsey and Frank Boice, plus a film on the nation’s meat situation. Saturday features talks on lands for war purposes and war-time beef cut methods for army cooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico Cattle Growers Association
Albuquerque
Horace H. Hening
John J. Dempsey
Santa Fe
Tom Clayton
Adj
Russell C. Chariton
Setective Service
Frank 8. Boice
National Livestock Association
Sonoita
Arizona
F. B. Mallin
United State
Norman M. Littell
Washington, D. C
U. S
Department Justice
J. St. Kelly
NMMI
Roswell
Huling Means
Silver City
Climatead
Chicago
Nations Livestock and Meat Board
Mrs Sarah T Birtrong obituary in Animas
Mrs Sarah Taylor Wirtrong died Sunday at her Animas home. Funeral held Tuesday at Heather Mortuary. Born February 17 1868 in Houston Texas she married Thomas Merton May 15 1876 and moved to Deming in 1900. Surviving children Claude Edna Jack Thelma and others with grandchildren and great grandchildren. Burial in Mountainview cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Taylor Wirtrong
Animas
Heather
Sarah Taylor
Houwston
Texan
Thomas Mertrong
Deming
Imake
Birtrong
Alec Birtrong
Helle Myers
Claude Birtrong
Difton
Edna Curry
Jack Head
Thelma Dermid
Paso
John Jeffus
Paso Jn
Percy Krewson
Ration Calendar Details Expiration Dates Noted
The notice lists gasoline and sugar coupon expirations for No. 4 and No. 11 with March 21 and March 16 deadlines, plus a coffee stamp No. 26 and a First inspection deadline March 91. The garbled text references Sugar Coupon No 11 and Coffee Stamp No 26 among other ration items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tives—Claus A
Waldo Williams of Albuquerque Visits Lordsburg Friends
Mr and Mrs Waldo H Williams of Albuquerque have been greeting old Lordsburg friends this week then travel to El Paso to see more. Williams formerly served as chief clerk at Hotel Hidalgo and has since prospered in hotels and other ventures in New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldo H. Williams
Albuquerque
WAAC Recruiting Visit Promotes Women Aged 21 44
Sgt. Thomas Pascchal WAAC recruiting officer from Silver City visited Lordsburg this week and collected applications for the Women’s Auxiliary Corps. She will return on the second and fourth Thursdays to accept more applications for Uncle Sam’s armed forces. Age range 21 to 44 with typical physical fitness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Pascchal
WAAC
Silver City
Women’s Auxiliary Corps
Uncle Sam's Armed Forces
Beautiful Life Ends in Languid Farewell for Kerr Family
Ida Franklin Kerr wife of Thomas Allen Kerr dies after brief illness at 78. Born 1866 in Floreaville Texas she moved to New Mexico with her husband three decades ago. Survived by daughter Mrs Nat Gammon and sons Earle Kerr Steven Kerr Thomas Fred George and Elmer Kerr with 13 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Funeral held at the Methodist Church with honors from the community and floral tributes exceeding previous records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Franklin Kerr
Thomas Allen Kerr
Hfe
Floreaville
Texas
Nemetown
Kerr
New Mexico
Nat Gammon
Hotel Hidalgo
Earle Kerr
State Bureau of Revenue
Santa Fe
Steven Kerr
Hidalgo
Thomas
Fred George
Elmer Kerr
Hidalgo County
Methodist
Lordsburg
Franklin St. Poage
Gammon
Thelma Ross
Emma Scofield
C. B. Austin
Glen H. Phillipe
Bethel Fuller
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Faye Nally
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FEE
Keen Hoku
Avebrigan Harors
Ross U.S. Navy
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Maddux Monument Company Expanding
Waac Post Office
Wallace-Hickman
Col. Sage
RED Cross
Sarah T. Birtrong
Lordsburg Waacs
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Brooks
UFTS
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