Two Tickets Listed for City Election on April 4
The city election on Tuesday April 4 features two tickets the Business Ticket led by Nat Gammon and the Progressive Ticket led by E J Short. Key candidates include Ward 1 and 2 aldermen and the police judge. full names and terms vary across wards.
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Naat Gammon
Bus‘ness T
Bart
Progressive
Nat Gammon
Erman
Albert Hill
Rman
Fay Powell
Man
Peter M
Marvin Pierce
Mary Jo MeWhorter Weds Amanda Crosa in San Francisco
Mary Jo MeWhorter and Amanda Crosa were married March 18 in San Francisco. The bride wore a turquoise jersey gown with turquoise accessories. the reception followed at Hidalgo Hotel with hosts Mrs. Freeman McWhorter and family. Lt. Amanda Crosa, U S Air Service, and guests attended. a two dollar bill was introduced and signed by attendees.
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Mary Jo MeWhorter
I'ree McWhorter
T. Amanda P. Crosa
Airice
Johnn A
San Francisco
California
Percy Krewson
Christie
Peterson
Tucson
Orchid
Verna Bhorter
Poindexter
McWhorter
Hidalgo Hotel
Freeman McWhor
Hidalgo Grill
Y Jo
Amanda Crosa
U.S. Air Service
Ing
Felows
Henry Ehlireeman McWhorter
Joindexter
J. S. Culberson
Susie McWhorter
Henry el- John Bradford, Jr
An McWhorter
Brad- J. R. Poindexter
Clara Miley
Crosa
Willard Efl Holt
Henry Elli
Fy Jo
Preto
J. R. Poindexter
Lordsburg Hidalgo Library News: New Books Arrive
The Lordsburg Hidalgo Library received an extensive list of new titles from the New Mexico State Library Extension Service including histories, biographies, fiction, poetry, and reference works such as This Is My Son, John Brown's Body, Enduring Riches, The Storm Shall Hold, Oxford Book Of Modern Verse, and World Of Yesterday. Buy War Bonds and Stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg-Hidalgo
New Mexico
Paris
Elisabet Ney
High Mesa
Poros
Sir Richard Calmady
Penhallow
Hudson
Herd
Miss Long
Aince Bolivar
Kipling
Gideon Planish
Mill Stream
Millbrook
Brittanny
Sheridan Road
Japan
Oxford Book of Modern Verse
Salsetta
America
Seventh Cross
Latin America
Mike’s
Wisdom
This Dynasty of
Athene Palace
Mark Pfeiffer
M. D
Pilgrim Haiok
Ross Medical First Aid Kits Aid POWs
A hundred dollars funds first aid kits for medical needs of 1,250 American prisoners of war as part of an emergency health effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Medical First
Kitserican
Fat salvage vital to war effort urged by industry
The article emphasizes conserving fats as a crucial wartime resource. Used fats are reclaimed through chemistry to produce glycerine and fatty acids for medicines, explosives, rubber, resins, textiles, and more. Households should save every drop and trade it to meat dealers for ration points and cash.
New Mexico Extends A Gasoline Coupon Validity
OPA district director John D. Bingaman announced New Mexico motorists with A coupons are the only drivers affected by the cut in gasoline value. Effective March 22 the A coupon validity extends from two to three months. B and C coupon holders remain allowed the same mileage. Drivers needing only A coupons for work may obtain B coupons if hardship is shown.
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New Mexico
John D. Bingaman
OPA
Wartime ration stamps list extends validity through May 20
The notice outlines red stamps A8 B8 C8 Dk Fa F8 valid through May 20 for 10 points each on meats and fats. Blue stamps A8 BS C8 D8 E8 in Book Four valid through May 20 for 10 points each on processed foods. Three red stamps reissue every Sunday, five blue stamps on the first day of each month. Stamp 18 in War Ration Book One valid through April 30 for shoes. Airplane Stamp No in Book Three valid indefinitely for one pair. Another ration stamp for shoes becomes valid May 1.
Children’s shoes ration free for three weeks in May
Children's low priced shoes will be ration free the first three weeks of May. The top price, while ration restrictions are off will be $1.60 a pair. Children's sizes range from 8 1/2 through 12 and misses and boys from 12 1/2 through 4.
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OPA
More Jars Available for 1944 Says OPA
The new supply of home canning jars for 1944 is expected to be more than four times the quantity produced in 1941, according to OPA reports.
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OPA
Price survey finds few ceiling price violations in Bernalillo County
Statewide price survey of 210 stores shows only three items in three Bernalillo stores priced above the ceiling. Officials say corrections were made immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Bernalillo County
Secretary Perkins notes modest 194% living cost rise
Secretary of Labor Perkins reports the cost of living rose 3.5 percent in 194%, while personal income climbed by 27 billion dollars. The rise is framed as not being accompanied by high prices.
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Perkins
Sausage Point Cut Implemented Amid Pork Surplus
OPA officials report a drop in consumer demand and large pork production leading to a reduction of sausage point values from one to two points per gallon. The adjustment took effect March 12.
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OPA
Federal Court records 30 violations filed in 1942
The UPA monitored thirty criminal and civil cases filed in the U S Federal Court at Albuquerque and Santa Fe since August 1942. Of the 14 criminal cases nine pled guilty with fines from 10 to 2000 dollars. Three pled nolo contendere with fines. One dismissed and one awaiting trial. Among 16 civil cases four resulted in injunctions for OPA. One treble damage suit yielded 1194.78 dollars. Three dismissed by stipulation, eight continued awaiting trial.
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OPA
U.S
Albuquerque
Santa Fe
District Opa Legal Department
U. S
Church Activities and Schedules Displayed in Local Notice
Local religious notices list services for Churches of Christ Methodist and Assembly of God. Details include addresses corners Fifth and Pyramid Hidalgo area, ministers Krennon Poage Gilbert, worship times morning and evening, Sunday School, youth and prayer meetings, and midweek services. A cordial welcome to all.
Church notices list services in New Mexico and Cathedral study
Rev George Wood vicar Saas Cruces New Mexico Set B A Keyes lay leader hold Sunday services 730 p m at Woman's Club building alternating with Keyes All welcome St Joseph Catholic Church Rev F M Grive pastor Masses 9 English 10 Spanish Confessions Saturday English study for catechism grades Thursday Friday after school separate grade times listed
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George Wood
Saas Cruces
New Mexico
B. A. Keyes
Woman's Club
Keyes
Death of Frank Hindman in El Paso
Word was received this week of the death of Frank Hindman in El Paso where he had been under medical treatment for some time. Funeral services will be held from the Nazarene church Saturday afternoon at 2.
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Frank Hindman
el Paso
The
Nazarene Church
USO Hostesses Named for Week and Officers Elected
The USO lists hostesses for the coming week with daily assignments from Friday through Thursday. At a March 16 meeting the committee elected President Mrs Rex Kipp Vice president Mrs Roy Melvin Secretary Mrs Marvin Pierce and Treasurer Mrs Alan Koff.
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USO
A. A. Richards
Ena Walter
W. W. Scott
Mra
Rex Kipp
Roy Meluwin
Marvin Pierce
Alan Koff
Hospital Recovers Highlight Lordsburg Trio Return
Mrs. Sara Gass Brown and her infant son have left Lordsburg Hospital and returned home. Mrs. Hannah Mae Heather has returned home after a successful appendectomy.
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Sara Gass Brown
Little Son
Gass
Hannah Mae Heather
Successful Ap Pendectomy Performed at DeMoss Hospital
Frank Brooks a high school student underwent a successful appendectomy at DeMoss Hospital Monday evening.
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Frank Brooks
DeMoss Hospital
Major George Wemple Promoted for New Guinea Service
Mr and Mrs L F Wemple of Chicago wintering here have learned their son Capt George Wemple is promoted to Major for meritorious conduct in the New Guinea campaign. Parents express pride at the achievement.
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L. F. Wemple
Chicago
Mr. Wemple
Capt
George Wemple
New Guinea
Sunshine Secretaries Meet in El Paso
Secretary Holt will attend a booster meeting of about thirty Sunshine Secretaries from West Texas New Mexico and Eastern Arizona in El Paso at the Chamber of Commerce Victory room. Dr Vandevere will examine a small cataract found by Dr Conder during the visit.
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Holt
Sunshine
West Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
Victory Room
el Paso Chamber of Commerce
Vandevere
Conder
Bowman House Guests From Salt Lake City
Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Bowman hosted Mrs. Annie Sheets and daughter Janice of Salt Lake City. Mrs. Sheets is Mrs. Bowman’s mother and Janice’s motherless sister.
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A. B. Bowman
Annie Sheets
Janice
Salt Lake City
Mrs Jack McCutcheon Visits Ft Davis Family En Route Coast
Mrs Jack McCutcheon sister of Mrs Charles Fuller arrives in Ft Davis Texas with her daughter Jane while traveling to the Pacific coast to visit Mr McCutcheon USN.
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Jack McCutcheon
Charles Fuller
Jane
Ft. Davis
Texas
Pacific Coast
Mr. McCutcheon
Bennie R. Everett A 8 N radio trainee listed
Bennie R. Everett formerly of the post office force now trains as a radio gunner in the Air Service. His address is Bennie R. Everett A 8 N 18090010 8th T S Barracks 316 Chanute Field Illinois.
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Bennie R. Everett
Post Office
Uncle Sam
Air Service
A. 8
8Th
T. S
Chanute Field
Ilinois
Baptist Church Services Announced for Sunday and Wednesday
H T Ray pastor preaches at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with Training Union at 6 30 p m on Sunday. Wednesday service at 7180 p m invites all to attend.
Church Notices for Wiley Whitt Pastor
Church of the Nazarene announces Wiley Whitt as pastor. Sunday School at 9 46 a m N Y P 8 at 6 30 p m. Prayer meeting every Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Everyone welcome.
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Church OF the Nazarene
Wiley Whitt
Sharp Music Club presents concert at Methodist church
The B Sharp Music Club stages a March 27 program at 8 p.m. featuring Bach Hayden and Beethoven works played by several young musicians. Guest artist Mrs B H Yeis will sing familiar songs, with Mrs Percy Krewson delivering readings in her farewell Lordsburg appearance and her daughter Carol performing a farewell piano number.
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B Sharp Music Club
Methodist Church
Bach
Hayden
Beethoven Creig
B. H. Yeys
Percy Krewson
Lordsburg
Carol
Boswell in Navy Joy, Mrs Townsend Reports
Mrs Mildred Townsend, honorary WAC member, writes from Fort Plies that her nephew Malcolm Boswell is in the Navy at the record office in San Francisco rating 8 P M S E and is very happy in the work.
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Chamber of Commerce
Mildred Townsend
WAC
Eastern Star to Sponsor Food Sale at Community Public Service
The ladies of the Eastern Star will sponsor a food sale Saturday March 26 at the Community Public Service office. Members with donations should contact Mrs Kipp Mrs Rolfe or Re Rountree.
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Ladies of the Eastern Star
Community Public Service Office
Kipp
Max DeVilbins Await Call From Clifton Visit
Max DeVilbins, son of Mrs She DeVilbins, visited his mother over Sunday with his wife and three children. He is almost 26 and classified A-1, meaning call any time.
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Max DeVilbins
She DeVilbins
Clifton
Max
Lordsburg Womans Club Game Party Supports Red Cross
The Lordsburg Womans Club held a Saturday game party raising 37.60 for the Red Cross. High bridge score went to Mrs. Marvin Pierce, high Pokeno to Mrs. George Stokes, door prize to Mrs. J. R Poindexter Sr, and Mrs. E. C. Bowman won the raf fle cake.
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Lordsburg
Music Club at Mrs Scofield's entertains members
Mrs Emma Scofield hosted a music club evening at her home on Thursday. Attendees included Dr. and Mrs C B Austin, Mr and Mrs Nat Gammon, Mrs Josephine Franklin, Mrs Theta Ross, and James Sumner. An evening of music was enjoyed.
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Emma Scofield
Music Club
C. B .Austin
Nat Gammon
Josephine Franklin
Theta Ross
James Sumner
Mrs Franklin's Guests Entertain at Hidalgo Grill
Mrs Josephine Franklin manager of the Hidalgo Grill has hosted a week of visiting relatives including Mrs Foy Procter of Midland Texas and Mrs J J Williams of Seagrave Texas.
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Josephine Franklin
Hidalgo Grill
Foy Procter
Midland
Texas
J. J. Williams
Seagrave Texas
Canning Contest Winners Placed Across New Mexico Counties
The Farm Security Administration and Kerr Glass Manufacturing announce winners of the annual canning contest. Top counties include Valencia Grant Sandoval Dona Ana Lena Rio Arriba Eddy Taos and Quay with prizes from 10 to 1560 dollars. Hidalgo winners are Mrs Richins Rodeo Love Virden Gale. First and second prizes are Kerr quart jars. third prize Kerr pint jars. Anticipation for 1944 grows.
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Farm Security Administration
Kerr Glass Manufacturing Corporation
Valencia
Grant
Sandoval
Dona Ana
Lena
Rio Arriba
Eddy
Taos
Quay
Hidalgo County
Edna Richins
Virden
Alva J. Love
Rodeo
James Otto Gale
Mrs Margo Fuller Called to Tucson by Illness
Mrs. Margo Fuller was summoned to Tucson due to her mother Mrs. Herring's illness.
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Margo Fuller
Tucson
Herring
Reed W. Tenney Receives Air Medal for Five Missions
Sgt Reed W Tenney 22 of Virden is awarded the Air Medal for meritorious achievement on five combat missions over Europe as a ball turret gunner on a Flying Fortress. The citation lauds his courage coolness and skill reflecting credit on himself and the U S Armed Forces. Tenney graduated from Bisbee Arizona high school in 1940 and enlisted August 21 1942 after working as a road construction laborer. He is the son of J W Tenney of Virden.
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England
Reed W. Tenney
Virden
Europe
United States
Tenney
Bisbee
Arizona
J. W. Tenney
Birthday Dinner Honors Nurse at Hidalgo Grill
Dr and Mrs C B Austin entertained at Hidalgo Grill Tuesday night for Lola Beavers head nurse at Lordsburg Hospital celebrating her birthday. A single candle stood at the center of a huge cake as Mrs Emmm Scofield hospital company secretary completed the party.
State School Budget Head Here Wednesday
State School Budget Auditor R Ht Grissom and inter est representatives met local educational leaders Wednesday in Lordsburg Hidalgo county. Grissom and entourage included A F P Carr and others from health and tax agencies. County Supt Mrs P M Melina and local officials hailed the visit noting strong season achievements and acclaim for the state champion bus team 1948 44.
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R. Ht. Grissom
Inter.est
Grissom
Alutant
A. F P. Carr
Aul Harrie
State Tax Commission
Southern Pacific
M. R. Baea
State Taxpayer's Association
C. H. Dowhirt
Health Bureau
Hugh Sawyers
Oi Companios
J. T. Reese
Mra
P. M. Mela
Nia
Bary Rons
Tom J.mayfield
Virdentates
Ben Fields
Cer
J. C. Mitchell
Reynolds
Hall
Lordsburg
Hidalgo County
Mr. Sa
Ace
Animas Hosts Women’s and 4 H Clubs Meeting
Mika Doris Mardis organized women and 4 H clubs in Animas this week. Ten women attended the meeting at the schoolhouse with officers elected like Mrs. Pearl Gauthier president and Norene Martin president of the 4 H Club. Projects include Clothing, Food and Home Improvement. an all day meeting and potluck dinner are planned at Mrs. Gauthier’s home on April 19.
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Mika Doris Mardis
Avent
Animas
Pearl Gauthier
Mra
Parker
Lela May Walter
Strange
Norene Martin
Elizabeth Kichine
Helen Parker
Velma Gene Adare
Mra. Gauthier
Optometric Leader Dr Conde Attends State Convention
Dr H U W Conder state director of the Exnalon Service of the State Optometric Association attended the Albuquerque convention in recent days and was noted as a leading reader in his field. Lordsburg welcomes the favorable publicity from this notable resident's participation.
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H. U W. Conder
Ex Nalon Service
State Optometric Association
Albuquerque
Lordsburg
Benner I R Everett Completes Electronics Training
Ife Bennie R Everett son of Mrs Ted Kennedy of Lordsburg has completed an intensive electronics training course at the Technical School Army Air Forces Technical Training Command Truax Field Madison Wisconsin He also completed rigorous drilling and physical training to be ready for a combat assignment and is prepared to join a Base Operating Group or other duties assigned by the AAP Training Command.
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Ife
Bennie R. Everett
Ted Kennedy
Lordsburg
Army Air Forces Technical Training Command
Truax Field
Madison
Wisconsin
AAP Training Command
Promotion of Fred C Kerr to Technical Sergeant in England
An Eighth Army Air Force Bomber Station in England announces the promotion of Fred C Kerr from Staff Sergeant to Technical Sergeant. Kerr is the son of Mr and Mrs Fred C Kerr Sr of Lordsburg New Mexico and a former rancher who entered the AAFP April 16 1942 after attending Lordsburg High School and New Mexico State College.
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England
Fred C. Kerr
Lordsburg
New Mexico
Bgt
Kerr
Mra
Fred C. Kerr, Sr
Lordssurg
AAFP
Lordsburg High School
New Mexico State College
Dinner Hosts Mrs B Austin Entertains Mrs Lola Beavers
Dr and Mrs B Austin entertained Mrs Lola Beavers and Mrs Emma Scofield at dinner Tuesday in a social gathering reflecting a refined local circle.
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M. M
Owens
W. Marsalis
Progressive Ticket
E. J. Short
Ted White
E. D Wright
G. W. Trimble
Bob Flickinger
Cc. W. Marsalis
Library News
Science In the News
Orson D. Mune
Church OF Christ Corner of
Fifth and Pyramid
Percy E. Krennon
Bible School
Galilee
the Methodist Church
Franklin R. Poage
Epworth League
Assembly OF God Church
Hidalgo Garage
Orville W. Gilbert
Young People’s
Aall
Christ Church
Lordsburg Hospital
Bennie R. Everett, A
Sharp Music Club
Malcolm Boswell, A. S. N
Devilbins
Dr, Conde
Dr. and
B. Austin
Mix Lola Beavers
Marine
Cent Fighting
Hich
Siwetok
Atoll
Jane Morris
Florida
Salem
Danvers
Maas
Sylvania Electric Products
F. A. Poor
Nance Committee
William Henry Harrison
Johns Joseph Hyland
Ronnie Bell
Arthur Bell
English Bull
Sampson
Glen Navy
Navy
Spencer
Pittsburgh
M Y
Hal White
Detroit Tigers
Bobby Coombs
Giants
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