Gammon and Uncle Start Term with City Council
Beror Gammon and his uncle began their local administration alongside aldermen Albert Hill Owens Pete Chase Marvin Foy FE. Powell Harrie and Edward Wotoff. The new mayor urged unity and welfare while appointing Sam Gaines as water and gas superintendent Claude Fuller as assistant and Miss Judy Klement as City Clerk. Dude Lyall received a 30 day temporary police appointment as investigations continue. The meeting adjourned for fifteen days to consider more issues. Safety bet is cited as the municipal motto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gammon
Albert Hill
Owens
Pete Chase
Marvin Foy
Powell
Harrie
BA Sraith
Edward
Sion
Sam Gaes
Claude Fuller
Judy Klement
Dude Lyall
Couple Ried Here Saturday At Methodist Church
Mrs Harold Rolfe hosted a wedding reception Saturday night at the Methodist church for Betty Sue Hunt and William J Edwards of Douglas. Rev Franklin BR officiated, with attendants P Sumar and Stanley Sluman. The couple are the children of J M Hunt and W J Edwards respectively. The dinner followed the ceremony. Hidalgo and Edwards attended. The groom is in the Coast Guard awaiting duty in the Mediterranean and Africa. plans include a trip to New York afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Rolfe
Betty Sue Hunt
J. M. Hunt
William J. Edwards
W. J. Edwards
Douglas
Franklin BR
P. Sumar
Stanley Sluman
Lowing
Coast Guard
Almain
Africa
Bill
New York
School Year Program at Central School Ends in Woods Theme
Elementary students present an operetta titled Central School Youth Program at 8 o clock in the gymnasium. The show follows a woodland setting with children acting as storybook characters and Mother Goose figures brought to life by Cheron the king of iren using a magic whistle. Parents and friends are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V Magic
Central School
Kherin
Cberon
Iren
Ildren
Glaufe Broun to wed Mary Frifkes this Saturday at Church
Glauude Broun, EM, of Rome on brief travel from Brain e Training School New Jersey, will marry Miss Mary Frifkes to Arlo H. Harvey. The ceremony is at the Church Saturday night at eight with friends invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ade Broun
Nenr
S&s. Y
Braine
New Jersey
SHS
Almar
Mary Frifkes
Arlo H. Harvey
Mole
Juvenile Curfew and Court Session Report
The court spent time on four juveniles picked by Special Officer Grayson for a curfew violation on May 8. They pleaded guilty to tying away coal. Relatives influencing them led to the offense. A stern talk and warning about railroad yards followed as District Attorney J. W. ges and Probation Officer Ida Dun'ton supervised. Attorneys Sanders and Payne handled the cases in court. The last Woman's Club party for the year is set for Saturday May 6 at 2 pm at the mans Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Marshall
Grayson
J. W. Ges
Ida Dun‘ton
Sanders and
Payne
Lordsburg Girl Walks Again After Seven Years
Juanita Wellman aged 20, paralyzed since 1937 from spinal meningitis, learns to walk with braces at Milton H Berry Paralysis Correction Center in Phoenix Arizona. She works in her mother’s store and has written ballads while making steady progress under EFJ Porter’s guidance. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Dennis of Lordsburg and Mr Bartlett works for the Southern Pacific Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juanita Wellman
Milton H. Berry
Phoenix
Arizona
Miss Wellman
EF. J, Porter
Juanita
Berry Organization
Mise Wellman
Dennis
Lordsburg
Bartlett
Southern Paette Railroad
New Mexico Official Denounces Black Market Rent Violators
George C. Taylor, district rent executive of the Office of Price Administration, said on a radio broadcast last week that America the Beautiful was not built by black market patrons. He called violators of rent controls dumb and said they contribute to inflation and are thorns in the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America the Beautiful
George C. Taylor
Office of Price Administration
War Veterans Granted Preference in OPA Jobs
War veterans will receive preference in filling OPA staff vacancies across 5400 ration boards and in regional and district offices. Four World War II veterans are presently employed at the Albuquerque district office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
OPA Jals
Albuquerque
Fewer Counterfeit Gasoline Coupons Reported in New Mexico
OPA district officials say counterfeit gasoline coupons fell last week in New Mexico, the smallest weekly total in a month. They credit the shift from C2 to C3 coupons and note improved endorsement compliance by auto drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
OPA
Tire Conservation Urged Ahead of Warm Weather
District OPA officials call for greater tire conservation as warm weather increases wear. Emphasis on large truck operators to recap tires before danger point. May quotas: heavy truck tires 686 down from 843. Grade One passenger tires 4443 up from 4042 to aid small trucks transporting essential goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
John A Johnson Jr Awarded Commandant’s Ribbon
Brown Military Academy selects 20 of 3291 cadets for first time Commandant’s Ribbon honors. John A Johnson Jr. earns the White Ribbon for good conduct. The academy notes his citizenship and credit to family and hometown in a letter from President John E Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Johnson, Jr
John E. Brown
LL. D
Brown Military Academy
Saan Diego
Johnson
John A. Johnson, Jrr
High School Chorus and Band Plan May 10 Concert
Commencement week features a joint High School Chorus and Band concert in the school auditorium at 8 p m on Wednesday May 10. Soloists include Charles Crouch and J L Balch with the girls ensemble and band performing. Proceeds go to the junior class and press club with tickets sold by core students. Buy war bonds and stamps today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Crouch
J. L. Balch
Thelma Ross
Wlre
Ration Timetable Summary from Book Four and Book Three
Government ration hints list stamp groups and validity dates for meats processed foods sugar shoes and gasoline. Notes stamps L through Q8 become valid May 1 while other stamps stay good indefinitely or through February 28 1946 for household use. Also urges to keep Tokens circulating and avoid accumulation.
Food store price compliance report shows 61.8 percent
The second state food store check reports 61.8 percent full compliance with ceiling prices and posting lists. Earlier check showed 87 percent price compliance but low posting. Officials say lack of soap and meat charts delayed district posting. A new check runs May 1 to May 15 with price reviews on services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Washington
Metal Cots Return to Market With Lower Prices
OPA officials announce metal folding cots roll away and double decker beds will come to market again. They will cost less than wartime wood framed beds and ceiling prices will be no higher than March 1942 levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Typewriters Available From Dealers After Rationing Ends
OPA officials say used and new typewriters are no longer rationed and available through dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Memorial Service Planned by American Legion Post
The local American Legion post will hold a memorial service at the Methodist church on May 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion
Church Services and Programs Across Local Congregations
Local churches offer Sunday School at 10 and worship at 11 with evening services at 7 30 and midweek prayer on Wednesday. The Methodist Church lists Franklin R Poage as pastor and Epworth League events at 7 30. Assembly of God outlines classes from 9 45 morning to 7 30 evening with youth service Tuesday and prayer Thursday. A cordial welcome to all.
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N. Y
Epworth
St Joseph Catholic Church Masses and catechism schedule
Rev. F. M. Grive pastor announces Sunday Masses at 9 for English speakers and 10 for Spanish speakers. Confessions Saturday evening. Catechism study for first to fourth grade on after school days with fifth grade and up Saturday at 4 50 p m.
Christ Church Services In Woman's Club Building
Rev George Wood Vicar and Sgt Keyes alternate weekly services at 7 80 pm in the Woman's Club building Laas Cruces New Mexico All are welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wood
Laas Cruces
New Mexico
B. H. Keyes
Woman's Club
Sgt. Keyes
Major Grashio Brings Cheer From Jap Prison Camp Escape
Major Samuel G. Grashio told a large Light Hall crowd in Silver City that survivors of seven months in the Japanese prison camp in the Philippines are likely alive. Relatives from Lordsburg attended hoping for authentic news, and the talk was described as very encouraging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel G. Grashio
Philippines
Light Hall
Silver City
Lordsburg
Mrs John A Johnson Family War Service Notes
Pfc Paul Ladas of the 153rd Infantry Aleutians on his first furlough in two and a half years visits Phoenix and Kansas City before return to Mississippi duty. SSD Clements Ladas of Field Artillery participated in Fort Bliss invasion of Los Negros with Melanis Swift’s First Cavalry. Warry Ladas of Navy and James Ladas in 8 C training at Long Beach reflect family wartime records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Ladas
Aleutian Islands
Phoenix
Kansas City
Missouri
Mississippi
Clements Ladas
Admiralty Islands
Melanis Swift
Fort Bliss
Los Negros Islands
Warry Ladas
F.C
Navy
James Ladas
Long Beach
Overstreet Lamareaux Wedding in Lordsburg
Judge Marsalis officiated Thursday morning as Miss Jean Lamareaux of Grand Rapids Michigan wed Howard M Overstreet of Lordsburg. Witnesses Merle Horzmann and Willard E Holt attended. The couple will reside in Lordsburg. James Doughty of the State Health Department visited Lordsburg on Wednesday on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsalis
Jean Lamareaux
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Howard M. Overstreet
Lordsburg
Merle Horzmann
Willard E. Holt
James Doughty
State Health Department
Lordsburg School Commencement Events Next Week
Lordsburg schools announce a week of events starting Friday with a first grade program at Central School gym. Baccalaureate at 8 pm Sunday in the High School, blues night for seniors Monday, a high school music program Wednesday, and graduation Thursday with Dr. D. M. Wiggins of the College of Mines El Paso delivering the address. Class size is twenty five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Central
D. M. Wiggins
College of Mines
el Paso
B Sharp Music Club presents final program at church
The B Sharp Music Club closes its fiscal year with a May 12 Friday 8 p m performance in the Methodist church. Guest artists include Mrs Sarah Brown and Harry Rosenstein with Miss Lucy Gass accompanying her sister Mrs Brown. Carolyn Ruth Atkinson will read numbers. More items to appear in the Liberal next week. Public is asked to reserve the date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B Sharp Music Club
Sarah Brown
Harry Rosenstein
Lucy Gass
Mrs. Brown
Carolyn Ruth Atkinson
Chamber hosts visitors as El Paso district head retires
George H. Speechly, retiring in June as El Paso district manager, and E. C. Phillips, Mt. States Tel state manager, visited with Supt. Tom Mayfield. They noted James Henry Ellison Jr of Lordsburg topped the statewide achievement test among 2,092 seniors by the University of New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
George H. Speechly
el Paso
E. C. Phillips
Mt. States Tel. and Tel. Co
Tom J. Mayfield
James Henry Ellison, Jr
Lordsburg
University of New Mexico
Death of Walter Oliver in New Mexico Town
Walter Oliver born in San Saba County Texas October 20 1880 died April 21 1944 buried April 27 1944 in Mountainview Cemetery with Rev F R Poage officiating. He lived in San Saba Texas later Texas colleges then Schleicher County ranching. He married Mina Kate Nard July 21 1912 and had three sons. He moved to Lordsburg New Mexico in 1940. He leaves widow Mrs Oliver Lordsburg two grandchildren four sisters in Texas three brothers in Texas and many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Oliver
San Labe County
Texas
Mountainview
F. R.poage
Methodist Church
Heather
Jesa Nard
Ual Nard
Carl Nard
Gunale Nard
Joe Pyles
Art Smith
Oliver
San Saba
Texans
Baird
Buffalo Gap
Schleicher County
Mina Kate Nard
New Mexico
Lordsburg
Oliver Leavean
Mra
Colquit
St. Joseph
Woodrow
Bill
Elegant Summer Shower Honors Bride Elect Mary Frances Broun
A late spring party at Mrs. B. M. McWhorter’s home honored bride elect Miss Mary Frances Broun with a miscellaneous shower hosted by the Church of Christ women. A brief program followed by gift presentations and refreshments featured leaders Mrs. Pat Ewing Mrs. Rachel Atkinson Miss Naomi Wood and Miss Marilynn Fairly with numerous ladies sending or delivering gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Frances Broun
B. M. McWhorter
Church of Christ
Pat Ewing
Rachel Atkinson
Naomi Wood
Marilynn
Mary Frances
Meadames
Jim Lichlyter
Gordon Willis
Gibbs
Henry Bilieon
Sam Gana
M. Williams
EB. E. Bray
Johnson
George Wood
Elbert Hill
Harry Rosenstein
Howard Philips
R. B. Ownby
T. B. Wiliams
L. Avalos
John Clark
Wayne Fuller
Ella Brown
Mae Atkinson
Harry Wallace
M. Malnni
Clara Brown
Buck Clayton
Clara Kimbly
W. W. Scott
Nora Kerr
Chester Hightower
Claude Fuller
John Dorrance
Olivia Wells
Sam Killebrew
Nettia Conner
M. Mensecar
Mary J. Swan
E. J. Wood
Dallas Pankey
Emna Turney
Ross Thomas
Vance Smith
P. M. Ewing
Willis Lacy
George Cureton
Charles Walter
Dave Williams
M. M. Owens
Clarence Downing
BR. W. Cureton
Mixses
Lon Ewing
Jeanette Williams
Frances Williams
Laverne Browning
Rebecca Avalon
Carolyn Ruth Atkinson
Marilynn Fairly
Frances Bundy
Titina Fierro
Pauline
Harbara Wright
Bernetta Hendrix
Library News from Lordsburg Hidalgo May Meeting
The Lordsburg Hidalgo Library Board met May 1 with Mrs. Fuller presiding. New books added include Hotel Berlin ’43 and A Spy For Mr. Crook among others. Attendees were Mrs. Bethel Maller Mrs. Mathilde Johnson Mrs. Pearl Gauthier and Mrs. Hazel Ewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg-Hidalgo
Little Jo
Bethel Maller
Mathilde Johnson
Péarl Gauthier
Hazel Ewing
Released Soldier Miner Weds Globe Hotel Manager
Joseph Pribish formerly of Pittsburgh and released as a soldier to work in the Inspiration Mine at Globe married Mrs Emma Levi who will soon become manager of the Miner Hotel at Globe Judge Marsalis officiated the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Pribish
Pittsburgh
Inspiration
Globe
Emma Levi
Miner
Judge Marsalis
Prom and Banquet Capped Senior Sendoff at LHS
The junior class hosted the annual junior senior prom and banquet on Saturday April 29 at LHS. Speakers included Eilixon brothers and Myr Meluvin with remarks on Climbing the Ladder of the Future while Lordsburg Army Camp orchestra provided music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LHS
Tve Eilixon Brothers
Myr. Meluvin
Mayfield
Growell Turret Gunner Receives Air Medal and Oak Leaf
Family of 8 set A C Growell reports he earned the Air Medal and first Oak Leaf Cluster on March 17 for loyal duty in the Gilbert Islands campaign. He later received the Distinguished Flying Cross on April 15 and awaits the arrival of his wife Aerol Card’s newborn son born April 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Growell
Gilbert Islands
Aerol Card
Furlough for Soldier Colquit Oliver and Family
Sut Colquit Oliver and wife returned home April 26 for a brief period. Colquit was summoned home by the death of his father Walter Oliver. He is stationed at St. Joseph Missouri and has served over two years, being noted as a quiet soldier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colquit Oliver
Colawit
Walter Oliver
Colquit
St. Joseph
Missouri
Soldier's Good Conduct Medal Awarded at Fort Bliss
Fort Bliss announces Cpl. Robert L. Wooley of Lordsburg receives the Soldier's Good Conduct Medal for exemplary behavior and meritorious duty spanning over one year. The award includes the War Department ribbon and is presented by the Fort Bliss Public Relations Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Bliss
Texas
Robert L. Wooley
Lordsburg
War Department
Walters Host Dinner at La Fiesta in Animas
Mr and Mrs W Hi Walters of Animas entertained at dinner Wednesday at La Fiesta Animas. Guests included Mr and Mrs Sherwood Culbertson Mr and Mrs Paul Hudson Gene Montague and Mrs Ena Walter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Hi. Walters
Animas
Sherwood Culberton
Paul Hudson
Gene Montague
Ena Walter
Loudonville High Senior Tops State Honor List
A Loudalar High School pupil, Janie Henry, earned first place in the Archie Huck McDaniel and Ray Durlap placed among the upper ten percent. Albuquerque’s large campus had four students in the top one hundred, with ten from Clovis and others from Santa Fe, Trowwell, Hot Springs, and Las Cruces among the fleet of the top hundred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Clovis
Santa Fe
Trowwell
Hot Springs
Las Crugeg
Methodist Church Plans Mother's Day Program and Service
The church announces a special Mother's Day program and sermon next Sunday. A bouquet will be presented to a mother and a gesture of appreciation given to all mothers during services.
Wedding at Church of Christ Pent Saturday Evening
Mary Frances Brown and Arlo H L plan to marry at the Church of Christ on Saturday evening. Attendants include Anna Beth Ewing Carolyn Ann Bickers Claude Allan Brown and Ford Brown. Mary Frances invites friends to witness the ceremony. no formal invitations will be issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ Pent
At & O
Elok Mins
Mary Frances Brown
Arlo HL
Anna Beth Ewing
Carolyn Ann Bickers
Claude Allan Brown
Ford Brown
Mary Frances
American Legion Auxiliary Elects Officers for New Year
The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs Edmund Wrights home on Wednesday evening and elected officers for the year: Mrs Gev Haltom president Mrs Ed Wright vice president Mrs A A Richards secretary and Mrs Alma Carlton treasurer The annual poppy sale for Veterans Day will be held Saturday May 27 The group also thanked Mabel Brown for posters displayed in downtown windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxilary
Mra
Edmund Wright
Gev. Haltom
Ed Wright
A. A. Richards
Alma Carlton
Mabel Brown
Percy Brown
City books to be audited by Masquelette firm
J Cassel and O B Ferguson appeared before the council and secured contracts for a full city audit by the F G Masquelette Company of Albuquerque. The audit covers the year ending June 30 and will cost the city 260 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ¥. Cassel
Certified Public Accountant
Albuquerque
O. B. Ferguson
P. A. Santa Fe
F. G. Masquelette Company
Women’s Society of Christian Service Meeting Planned
The Women’s Society of Christian Service will meet Friday May 5 with Mrs HL Conder and co-hostesses Mrs Paul Marlory and Mrs Roy Melugin. Mrs E F Sanders will lead the lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens Society of Christian Service
HL Conder
Paul Marlory
Roy Melugin
E. F. Sanders
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Beror Gammon
Ilar Douglas Coupli
Ar School Y Prograam
Glaude Broun
Rome
Marswall
the Mans Club
Church OF the Nazarene
Wiley Whitt
the Methodist Church
Franklin R. Poage
Assembly OF God Church
Hidalgo Garage
Orville W. Gilbert
Aall
Christ Church
Lyle J. Defenbaugh
Omaha
Tunisia
U.S. Treasury Department
Major Grashio
John A. Johnson
Lamareaux
Library News
Growell
Lordsburg Hig
American Legion Auxiliary Meeting
Auditio
Charles Richardson
Merclioc ‘Larine
U.S. Treesirg Depertaagem
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