B Sharp Music Club Draws Large Parish Hall Crowd
The B Sharp Music Club directed by Mrs. Claude C. Fuller drew another large audience at the Methodist church Monday night. Betty Lou George is president and Jim Ewing secretary. The program opened with a Thanksgiving hymn and featured early American hymns, plus chamber pieces and numbers by Frances Hightower and Arabella Hill. Guest artists Mrs. Harold E. Scofield and Sam Gass performed, with Lee Ewing on piano, and ushers and pages named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude C. Fuller
Methodist Church
Betty Lou George
Jim Ewing
Marlene Pierce
Jer Ferrada
Carolyn Ruth Atkinon
Patsy Gay Powell
Rof Metugin, Jr
Virginia Wilkerson
Francisca and
Rosa Trejo
Helen Ramirez
Carol Krewnan
Arabella Hill Frances Hightower
Thelma
Betty Richins
Chaminade
Frances Hightower
Carol Krewson
Chiquito
Arabella Hill
Carolyn Ruth Atkinson
Betty Reynolds
Vienna
Tsaikowsky
Faye Nally
Harold E. Scofield
Sylvia
Lee Ewing
Sam Gass
Lucy Gass
Nancy Harwood
Marilyn Kuykendall
Betty Bradford
Sherill Hill
Deming USO Club Brings Color to Army Air Field Gala
Deming air field hosts a Thanksgiving night gala for DAAF and USO volunteers. Officers Glaeser and Clark organize the club in the Armory basement turned recreation center, with Army Air Forces Flying Training Command women and local WACs providing entertainment for enlisted men and cadets. The Deming unit prepares a lively schedule as inbound officers settle in from Washington and Phoenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DAAF
Ree
Army Air Forces Flying Training Command
Ritz
Cantena
USO
Salem
Oregon
Adjutant Glaeser
Deming
Armory
Henry Clark
Phoenix
Arizona
Adjutant Clark
Handel Messiah Chorus at Post Theatre Opens Christmas
The King of England and Handel are linked in memory as Messiah rises among great oratorios. A chorus of enlisted men officers civilians will perform Christmas afternoon at the Post Theatre with Set. John Frick leading rehearsals at the South Chapel. Additional voices are welcome from Deming and beyond. Practices and tryouts are available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Chapel
John Frick
Pennsylvania State Teacher's College
Frick
Leaving Deming Adjutant Glaeser Departs on 28th
Genial Adjutant B W Glaeser of the SO departs Deming on the 28th to move on to a larger post. The notice notes his service and future reassignment with official courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Glaeser
Deming Wildcats close season with 18 0 win over Lordsburg
Deming High School's Wildcats wrapped up the football season with an 18 to 0 victory against Lordsburg last Friday night. Officials from DAAF led the games with S Sgt Harold Endler PT Chief John Lally Cpl James Snyder Sgt Charles Schoepf and Pvt William Bell among those who refereed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
DHS
DAAF
Harold “Legs” Endler
John J. Lally
Sil City
Charles Schoepf
James Snyder
William Bell
Field notes show multiple Army reshuffles and moves
2nd Lt. Daniel M. Jones becomes assistant to the Provost Marshall after a Santa Ana police career. Sgt. Carl E. Myers promoted Provost Sergeant, ex crane operator now in Deming with his wife and son. Lt. Esther Facktoroff to Randolph Field for Air Force recruiting duties. Lucky Jordan to Randolph, Bill joining as Private First Class trainer. Cpl. Lee Durham marries in Dallas. M-Sgt Theodore Dickinson leads blue arm bands MP unit. Maj. Holger Selling named officer in charge at New Post School, overseeing the 909th Guard squadron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel M. Jones
Provost Marshall
Jones
Santa Ana
Carl E. Myers
Myers
San Diego
Deming
Randolph Field
Esther Facktoroff
Facktorofff
Jordan
Nobly Bill
Randolph
Lee Durham
388Th
Dallas
Texas
Military Police
Theodore Dickinson
977Th
Holger Selling
909Th Guard
Return to Duty Inspires Air Wac Margaret Byerly
Air WAC Margaret Byerly recalls discharge last August and the pull of uniform life. She finds civilian life differs, yet remains determined about her future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Wac
Margaret Byerly
Terry Williams Best in Cross Wind Landings
Mr and Mrs T B Williams report their son Terry Williams in Texas where he flies four hours daily and is rated the best cross wind lander in camp and the best all around aviator at Colman. A colored portrait of the aviator is on display at the Chamber of Commerce gallery for a limited time drawing many viewers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Williams
Terry
Texas
Colman
Chamber of Commerce
Agent War Labor Board Back Here Today
Harry D. Maupin of Albuquerque, U S labor wage and hour and public contracts division, told the Chamber of Commerce he will stay at the home office until Friday night then return for several days to aid. He is impressed with mining in the Lordsburg area and notes progress by Community Public Service Company to bring electric power to Miser's Chest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry D. Maupin
Albuquerne
Chamber of Commerce
Home Office
Lordsburg
Internal Revenue Deputies To Aid Lordsburg Farmers
Deputy Collectors of Internal Revenue will be at City Hall in Lordsburg December 1 and 2 to help farmers and ranchers prepare 1045 declarations of estimated income for December 15, 1943. Farmers deriving at least 80 percent of income from farming must file by December 15 and include the entire unpaid balance of the 1943 estimated tax. Amended declarations may be filed by December 15, 1943 if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Lordsburg
Prescott Couple Visit Noted West Contractor
Mr and Mrs C D Cowart of Prescott Arizona visit George Wood and Mrs Eva Marshall. Cowart was formerly a highway man in New Mexico and is now a major contractor in the west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Cowart
Prescott
Arizona
George Wood
Eva Marshall
Greetings From Big Men Arrive At Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber of Commerce received two major greetings by the same Monday mail. James A. Farley former cabinet officer and Arthur Capper longtime U S Senator from Kansas sent congratulatory letters. Capper is viewed by western leaders as potential presidential timber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
James A. Farley
Arthur Capper
U. S
Kansas
McWhorter sisters travel to Tucson for Thanksgiving
Mrs Freeman McWhorter and Miss Susie McWhorter left on Wednesday to visit Miss Mary Jo McWhorter at the University of Arizona in Tucson during the Thanksgiving holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman McWhorter
Susie McWhorter
Tucson
Mary Jo McWhorter
University of Arizona
Lordsburg Yucca Camp and Hospital Council Meeting
The Yucca Camp and Hospital Council at Lordsburg held its monthly session in the Officer's Club with Mrs. A. W. Marshall presiding. Delegates from Hidalgo Grant Luna Dona Ana reported attendance. discussions covered Christmas programs for Deming Army Air Field and Lordsburg POW camp, cooperation with Special Service Officers, and a proposal to switch to quarterly meetings due to travel and gas rationing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yucca
Coucil
Lorder Youre
A. W. Marshall
Council
Luna County
E. O. DeCamp
Elmer Rook
Ledbetter
Lordsburg
United States
L. B. Robinson
Hidalgo County
Holt
Chamber of Commerce
Deming
Hidalgo
Grant
Luna
Dona Ana
Willoughby
Robinson
Carl 8. Hoffman
American Red Cross
Entertains Music Club at Austin Home
Dr and Mrs C B Austin entertained the Music Club Monday evening with guests Mr and Mrs Nat Gammon Mrs Jose Franklin Mrs Thelma Ross Glen Ross Mrs Doak Heard and Jimmie Sumners in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Austin
Music Club
Nat Gammon
Jose Franklin
Thelma Ross
Glen Ross
Doak Heard
Jimmie Sumners
Clark and son wed in military ceremony in California
Mrs. Henry Clark returned from Bakersfield California where she attended the wedding of her son Corporal George H. Clark in a military ceremony. The couple spent their honeymoon in San Francisco. Mrs. Clark also enjoyed a pleasant week with her daughter and son in law Mr. and Mrs. Luster Sereygner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Clark
Bakersfield
California
Corp
George H. Clark
San Francisco
Sunshine Dispenser Brings Thanks for Fort Worth Office
Miss Isabel Herndon of the Community Public Service Company Fort Worth visits Lordsburg to deliver a cheerful Thanksgiving sunshine. The move spreads warmth and goodwill as residents welcome the gesture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabel Herndon
The
Community Public Service Company
Fort Worth
Lordsburg
Family in Uniform Highlighted in Army Reenlistment Note
The Air War comment on her reenlistment mentions Pvt. Byerly and notes her brother joined the Navy last month. Her father is in uniform as well, described as belonging to another branch, with a police role in Ashville North.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air War
Pvt. Byerly
Navy
Ashville
North
Mrs Betsy Robinson Oberland Arrives From Uvalde
Mrs Betsy Robinson Oberland arrives from Uvalde Texas to visit her parents for a season. Her husband serves in the Armed Forces Air Corps where his services are most needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betsy Robinson Oberlander
Uvalde
Texas
Armed Forces
Air Corps
Service members named in World War II period note
Mrs. R. B. Ownby reports Prof. Crawford Mearns has joined the Anti Aircraft Service and Capt. Edgar Brimberry, Chaplain, has gone abroad for the same service. Mrs. Vera Bea Brimberry will visit the Ownby home in Lordsburg soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Ownby
Crawford Mearns
Edgar Brimberry
Wild Turkey Dinner Hosted by Mr and Mrs Robinson
Mr and Mrs L B Robinson hosted a wild turkey dinner on Wednesday evening. Attending were Dr and Mrs C B Austin, Mr and Mrs Nat Gammon, Mr and Mrs Donald Johnson and Mr and Mrs Earle Kerr of Santa Fe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Robinson
C. B. Austin
Nat Gammon
Donald Johnson
Earle Kerr
Santa Fe
Radio Operator Training At Scott Field
Scott Field Tennessee hosts Army Air Forces Training Command where McComas son of McComas Lordsburg begins an intensive radio operating and mechanics course. He will be tested for aptitudes and after graduation proceed to advanced centers within the Training Command network for service as a radio operator or technician. Scott Field, six miles from Belleville Illinois in Looking Glass country, focuses on producing radio personnel for the Army Air Forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Sorkin
Women’s Army Corps
Hondo Army Air Field
Hondo
Texas
Army Air Forces
Scott Field
Comas
McComas
Lordsburg
Army Air Forces Training Command
Training Command
Belleville
Ilinois
Looking Glass
Charles Dickens
Monday Bridge Club Elects Christmas Gift Exchange Names
The Monday Night Bridge Club met with Miss Nancy Chase. Members present included Mrs Hagel Chase Mrs Bertha Koff Miss Bess Johnston Miss Helen Chase Mrs Helen Roberson Mrs Play Hudson Mrs Helen Green and Mrs Jane Traylor. Guests were Mrs James Stiles Mrs Lucille Head and Miss Wilma Windsor. Plans were made for a Christmas party and names drawn for gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Chase
Mra
Hagel Chase
Bertha Koff
Bess Johnston
Misa Helen Chase
Helen Robertson
Play Hudson
Helen Green
Jane Traylor
Jame Stiles
Luctlle Head
Wilma Winsor
Presenta
Thanksgiving Visit From Santa Fe Families
Here from Santa Fe Mr and Mrs Earle Kerr and Claude Wood and family drove down from the Capital to enjoy Thanksgiving turkey with home folks Lordsburg to proud both of these fine families Sgt W K Franklin arrived Wednesday to spend Thanksgiving with his wife Mrs Bessie Franklin County Nurse Sgt Franklin has been stationed at Pabens Tex as for the past month
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle Kerr
Claude Wood
Lordsburg
Sgt. W. KE. Franklin
Bessie Franklin
Franklin
Pabens
Texas
Jeffus and Churchill guests dine then hunt at J C Rock Ranch
Mr and Mrs G P Jeffus and Major and Mrs W P Churchill were luncheon guests at the J C Rock ranch Sunday. After lunch the party went hunting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. P. Jeffus
Major
W. P Churchill
J. C. Rock Ranch
Women Eligible for Service in Army Air Forces
AAF officers arrive to issue pension forms for AIR-WAC entry. Women age 20 to 60 who are U.S. citizens with proof of birth and citizenship, good health, no dependents under 14, and high mental alertness may apply. Interviews at City Hall November 29–30 followed by tests. Roles include clerks, technicians, meteorologists, radio and drafting, and air crew support. The campaign urges women to enlist to aid wartime effort and postwar needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Air Forces
AAFP
Air-Wac
Lew Pieceton
AIR Wac
United States
Belo
William C. Dent
City Hall
Army Air
AAP
Mrs Churchill Injured While Hunting Near Camp
Mrs W P Churchill wife of Major W P Churchill a popular Army wife was severely injured after being brushed from her mount while passing through bushes near the camp She is an expert horsewoman but misjudged a thick clump of shrubs and was thrown to the ground. condition reported not dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Churchill
Wednesday Ridge Club Bridge Meet at Wotal Widalgo
The Wednesday Bridge Club met with Mrs Harold Rolfe at the Wotal Widalgo. Attendees included Mrs B Austin Mrs RF Havens Mrs Nat Gammon Mrs EE J Short and Mrs S Alle. Guests for the afternoon were Mrs Earle Kerr and Mrs H Bryant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clut
Harold Rolfe
Wotal Widalgo
Mre
B. Austin
RF Havens
Nat Gammon
Lordsburg Letters Misdelivered To Correct Addresses
A notice notes two letters received this week addressed to Lordsburg in Arizona and Texas, but each arrived at the proper destination. The item highlights mail routing and local handling in the Lordsburg area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Lordsburg
Arizona
Texas
N. and T. Club Plans Christmas Party at Green Home
The N. and T. Club met at Mrs. George Trimble’s home with members Mrs. F. R. Poage, Mrs. S. M. Chase, Mrs. A. L. Green, Mrs. W. E. Oxsheer, Mrs. Charley Fuller, Mrs. R. B. Ownby and guests Mrs. F. E. M. Fisher and Mrs. Olivia Wells. They scheduled the Christmas party for Tuesday December 21 at Mrs. A. L. Green’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. and
T. Club
George Trimble
F. R. Poage
M. Chase
A. L. Green
W. KE. Oxsheer
Charley Fuller
R. B. Ownby
FE. M. Fisher
Olivia Wells
Loyalty to Lordsburg in a San Francisco tale
Frank Weldon returns from San Francisco where he held a steady job and declares he would rather live on beans in Lordsburg than eat chicken sandwiches in San Francisco. The remark highlights his loyalty to Lordsburg and social contrast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Weldon
San Francisco
Ne An
Lordsburg
An Francisco
Coast
Banquet Honors General Donovan in El Paso Event
Major General Richard Donovan will be guest of honor at a December 7 banquet in El Paso at the Hilton Hotel with seven o clock start. The next day he will host a Chuck Wagon lunch at Fort Bliss and tour Fort Bliss military establishments. Invitations bear signatures of Mayor James Anderson and Chamber leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Donovan
Wighth Service Command
el Paso
Hilton Hotel
Donovan
Fort Biles
James EB. Anderson
HL. Will
A. B. Poe
Holt
Chamber of Commerce
Providence
Birthday Hunt Ends With Dinner Honor
Charles Jenkins killed a buck on his 16th birthday and a dinner in his honor was hosted on Wednesday November 11 by his mother Joovie Jenkins and sister Athleen LaPeuer. Guests included Robert Gab, Joseph Moore, Pete ifcodly, Seymore Estes and others. the event was enjoyed by those present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Jenkins
Joovie Jenkins
Athleen LaPeuer
Robert Gab
Joseph Moore
Pete Ifcodly
Seymore Estes
Migsos
Capt Warren Fuller Returns for Thanksgiving Turkey Visit
Captain Warren Fuller of the Army Air Corps photographic division, son of Mr and Mrs Claude Fuller, arrives home with an office staff of nearly 200 to share a generous Thanksgiving turkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Fuller
Claude Fuller
Army Ally Corps
Turkey
Health officer and nurse finish diphtheria tests
County Health Officer Dr. J. C. Mitchell and nurse Mrs. Bessie Franklin completed the diphtheria testing program in the grade schools this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Mitchell
Bessie Franklin
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the King OF
England
Thelma Kate Bull
Rodeo
Marine Corps Women’s Reserve
Camp Lejune
North Carolina
Arines
Deming High School
Wildcats
Terry Williams
Agent War Labor Board
PROM
Wacs
Entertains Music Club
America
Esther Short
Vancouver
Washington
Northwest Country
Occupied
Europe
Cpl, Gho. H. Clark
Uncle Sam
Army Air Force Training Command
Army Air Force
Alde
IRWAC
AAF
AI ‘Ac
Wednesday Ridge Club
Ios
Lincoln
Ite
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Belgium
Holland
France
Norway
Austria
Adolf Hitler
Capt Warren Fuller
South Pacific
William P. Campbell
Minneapolis
U. S. Treasury Department
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