Entertaining Night at Lordsburg Internment Camp
A reception at the Lordsburg Internment Camp featured a stage show with Lt Phillip Bond as host, costumes from Old South to western outfits, and a mock wedding. Attendees included Lt Jimmie Hughes, Col C A Lundy, Mayor E J Short, and many officers, with prize winners for best man and best lady costumes. The evening also showcased vocal and instrumental performances and square dancing.
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Mar
FE. W. Mitchell
Phillip Bond
Ned Fyrirt
Old South
Bond
Agg
Hurley
Lt. and Mra
R. D. Capps
Nat Gammon
Dr. C. B. Austin
J. B. Moore
R. S Dockum
Rafe
Esquire Magazine
F. W. Mitchell
H. C. Stull
R. C. Baker
C. A. Lundy
Larsie
W. Tinker
Jack Safford
Edward Sturms
J. Carp
N. Northman
F. Rook
W. A. Wegner
O. J. Smart
L. J. Balch
B. Sturms
Elbert Coursey
Arkansas
Cpl. E. I. Hull
M. L. Bishop
Army
R. ©. Baker
Z. W. Tinker
W. A. Warren
R. S. Dockum
Clarence Jack
Joseph Carp
B. J. Omelka
Ed Rook
N. 8. Northman
E. W. Mitchell
J. F Hughes
Rufus Crews
Jean Allmand
Beatrice Ingram
Lena Rose
E. J. Short
C. B. Austin
Frank Winters
Tom Clayton
Deming
Sewing Group Hosts Guests At Sturms Home
Mrs Edward Sturms and Mrs hk S Pockum sponsored a Red Cross sewing group at Mrs Sturms home on Thursday. Invited guests included Mesdames W. P. Churchill Jack Safford L J Balch and others such as W Tinker W A Warren R D Capps Clarence Jack E W Mitchell J F Hughes and O J Smart.
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Mre
Edward Sturms
Mrshk S Pockum
Antelope Dinner Hosted by Mayor and Mrs Short
The Shorts entertained with a delicious Antelope dinner Thursday evening at their home. Guests included Col A Lundy Capt J J Balch and Mr and Mrs Robert Prugle. Mrs KE Mitchell revealed a large surprise box then a tiny Lady Elgin wrist watch marking Lt Mitchell and Mrs Mitchells third anniversary.
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E. J. Short
Col
A. Lundy
W. P. Churchill
J. J. Balch
Robert Prugle
KE. W. Mitchell
Mitchell
WARN DANCE A SUCCESS AT OLD TRADITIONAL AFFAIR
Saturday night Barn dance at the Officer's Club drew neighbors with rustic decor and raucous entertainment. Capt. Z. W. Tinker staged the setup with hay tunnels pigs and hens while Col. C. A. Lundy announced food as guests feasted on beans pies ham and barbecue.
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Officer’s Club
Z. W. Tinker
Col. C. A. Lundy
Army seeks skilled musicians for noncombatant band service
The Army issues a call for qualified musicians proficient with any band instrument aged 45 to 50. Lt. W. Mitchell announces and local applicants should contact Toto Beibe Lundy at Lordsburg Internment Camp. The service promises a bright future amid band shortage and rapid promotion potential.
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Army
W. Mitchell
Toto Beibe Lundy
Lordsburg
Scout Troop 121 Camps Out Over Weekend
Fourteen boys of Scout Troop No. 121 and Scoutmaster Bennie Everett spent two nights camping under the stars over the weekend. The older Scouts helped initiate new recruits into camping, with participants including Tommy Ewan Ralph Craig Jim Ewing Jack Ewing Bobby Childers Glen Ray Martin BI Oliver Jimmy Fedrick Joe Ronald Purcell Bobby Wathen Leonard Jenkins Raymond Smith Leland Smith and Albert Safford. Pat Ewing transported the group Friday evening and retrieved them Sunday.
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Scout Troop No. 121
Bennie Everett
Tommy Ewan
Ralph Craig
Jim Ewing
Jack Ewing
Bobby Childers
Glen Ray Martin
BI Oliver Jimmy Fedrick
Joe Ronald Purcell
Bobby Wathen
Leonard Jenkins
Raymond Smith
Leland Smith
Albert Safford
Pat Ewing
New Commissioned Nurse Arrives at Army Camp
Miss Margaret Burton first lieutenant of the Army Nurse Corps arrived at Lordsburg Internment Camp after a drive from Camp Upton New York. She traveled with Mrs L W Belmont of Brooklyn and reported for duty with evident satisfaction.
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Army Camp
Margaret Burton
Camp Upton
New York
Lordsburg
Burton
L. W. Belmont
Brooklyn
Sister injured in street car crash in Alabama
Pvt. Poston of the 310th MPEG Company learned last week that his sister sustained a slight injury in a street car collision in Bessemer Alabama.
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Pvt
Poston
310Th
Mpeg Co
Bessemer Alabama
Camp Visits Fallout From Florence Officers Report
Florence inmates officers Lt. Matthews and Lt. Hood visited Lordsburg internment camp for several days. Colonel Holden commanded the Florence camp while inspecting the Lordsburg unit to review security and property custody procedures during the visit.
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Lordsburg
Florence
Arizona
Holden
Matthews
Hood
Dance, discipline, and dilemma at Camp headquarters
A camp message praises Sgt Castleberry and crew for a successful dance funded by Headquarters and detachments while Medics and Guards are criticized for cooperation. The writer laments a lack of patriotism shown during the national anthem and calls for understanding motives behind others’ kindness, ending with a personal resolve to improve.
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Castleberry
Schweigert
Ackerman
Gatz
Bacon
Rent Freeze for Lordsburg Hidalgo County Landlords Notified
Price Administrator Leon Henderson designates Lordsburg and Hidalgo County for rent control effective October 1 1942. All rents including houses rooms hotels trailers are frozen to March 1 1942 levels. Landlords must register by November 16 1942 at the Hidalgo County Court House to avoid fines up to 5000 and possible imprisonment.
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Lordsburg
Hidalgo County
Leon Henderson
Defense
Office of Price Administration
Louis E. Drypoleher
OPA
Deypolehey
Aven
Hidalgo County Court House
Lordsburg Soldier 18 Now Staff Officer in Antilles Air Task Force
George P. Jeffus announces his son Charles J. Jeffus has been named a Major and joined Brigadier General Edwin J. House's staff as Material Officer of the Antilles Air Task Force. Born in Lordsburg New Mexico, he rose from cavalry private to West Point graduate with an engineering and ordinance background. The Puerto Rico daily notes his assignment and historic climb from local Military Institute to elite staff roles.
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George P. Jeffus
Our County War Board
Puerto Ric
Charles J. Jeffus
U. S. Army Engineer Corps
Edwin J. House
Antilles
Puerto Rico
Chan
J. Jeffus
Corps of Engineers
Edewin J. House
Jeffus
Lordsburg
New Mexico
Fort Bliss
Texas
New Mexico Military Institute
United States Military Academy
Army
Aberdeen
Maryland
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Borinquen
West Pointer
Losey Fields
House
Army Air Force
Cuba
South America
Superior Military Institute
West Point
War Department
Methodist Church Year End Service Sermon and Souvenir
The Franklin Poage led Methodist Church invites a full house for the last service of the old year. A souvenir bulletin will summarize the year's work including the service flag boys new members and finances. Offering designated for overseas relief reached 18.92. Church School at 10 am. Lt Bond may sing.
Texas Veterinarian Joins Lordsburg Internment Camp Staff
Lt. Robert E. Erisman of Ennis Texas, a renowned veterinarian with a leading Texas practice, has joined the medical staff at Lordsburg Internment Camp. He will leave his Texas plant to serve for the duration.
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Robert E. Erisman
Ennis
Texas
Lordsburg
Baptist Pastor Becomes U S Army Chaplain
Rev L B Cochran longtime First Baptist pastor of Lordsburg has been commissioned as First Lieutenant and Chaplain in the U S Army. He reported to Camp Roberts California and will be sent into active duty likely within the United States. His church granted him a leave of absence as he prepares for service.
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L. B. Cochran
First Baptist Church of
Lordeburg
Fiest
Armed Forces
United States
Camp Roberts California
Cochran
Underwood
Albuquerque J
California
God Speed
Lordsburg
Fire Prevention Week Urges Cleanup and Fire Hazard Reduction
The Lordsburg Volunteer Fire Department designates October 4 to 10 as Fire Prevention Week and urges businessmen property owners and renters to remove flammable materials from premises or burn them in enclosed containers to prevent fires. Cooperate to keep areas clean and free from hazards.
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Lordsburg
Lions Club to host mining engineer Morgan Huntington
Morgan Huntington of the U S Bureau of Mines will speak to the Lions Club next Tuesday in Lordsburg. He trains coven men for prospecting and diamond drilling to aid copper production and potential mining ventures in the district. President Bowman will introduce Huntington with a brief address before the program.
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Morgan Huntington
U. S
Bureau of Mines
Lordsburg
Lions Club
Bowman
Huntington
Pamphlets Explain Maximum Price Regulation No 165 Free
The Chamber of Commerce has received from the Office of Price Administration Washington a package of the latest pamphlets explaining Maximum Price Regulation No 165 as amended. The pamphlets are for free distribution to everyone interested in this important question.
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Chamber of Commerce
Office of Price Administration
Washington
Rent Control Clarifications From Denver War Office
A briefing outlines federal rent controls effective October 1 in Lordsburg and applies to government housing, services, and leases. It states rents must not exceed March 1, 1942 levels, and explains exemptions for farm dwellings janitors and caretakers, plus penalties for landlords who accept higher rents.
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Penta
Rent Central
Hidalgo County Consumer Committee Names Elizabeth Winters Chairman
Elizabeth Winters of Lordsburg is named chairman of the Hidalgo County Consumer Committee by Dr. Thomas Donnelly of the Office of Price Administration. The group will educate residents on rationing rent and price controls and link to the Hidalgo County Council of Defense. A radio program on OPA topics airs on KOB the Grat and third Fridays at 12 45 p m.
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Mee
Elizabeth Winters
Lordeburg
Hidalgo County
Consumer Committee
Thomas C. Donnelly
Office of Price Adminstration
Mra
Winters
OPA
County Consumer Committee
Office of Price Administration
Donnelly
Hidalgo County Council of Defense
Lordsburg
KOB
Antelope Outing Leads To Cited Hunters At Ranch
Mayor Short Claude Speer and Boyd Wallace visited Tom Clayton ranch for hunting. Each of the licensed men bagged an antelope while several unlicensed companions went for sport but did not shoot game.
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Mayor Short
Claude Speer
Boyd Wallace
Tom Clayton Ranch
Mrs V P Smith Undergoes Major Operation at Lordsburg
Mrs V P Smith wife of a Southern Pacific staff member underwent a successful major operation this week at Lordsburg Hospital.
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V. P. Smith
Southern Pacific
Big Fair and Rodeo Open at Fair Grounds Oct 23
The Big Fair and Rodeo opens at the fair grounds in two weeks with Bartley McDonald and Shar wood Culberson inviting local residents to attend three days. Highlights include two matched ropings, calf roping and team roping, with notable ropers John Bristey, John Rhodes, Tommy Clayton, and Alten Turner competing. The rodeo parade is set for Saturday October 24 at 10 pm.
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Fair Grounds
Bartley McDonald
Fair Association
Sharwood Culberson
Rancheros de Hidalgo
Sesociation
Jhn Bristey
John Rhodes
Roper
Toesen
Jim
John
Tommy Clayton
Alten Turner
Silver City
Come
Cnlew
Raturday
Lions Club Plans Scrap Drive Event on October 10
The Lions Club held a meeting led by President Allen Toonan with Mayfield and West in charge of entertainment. The program featured Mrs Thelma Rows as music director and a vigorous rendition of Rie Hand. The scrap drive is the main topic with Oct 10 set as the big Scrap Day and volunteers urged to aid, including notifying Harold Scofield or the Chamber of Commerce for large scrap metal.
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Lions Club
Willy Fine
Lion
Allen Toonan
Lions Mayfield
West
Prosgram
Mayftield
Mra
Thelma Rows
Lion Sumner
Lions
Lions Committee
Towman
Chamber of Commerce
Harold Scofield
Seouta
Denver Woman Edith James Visited by Mrs Green
Mrs Green received word Thursday that Edith James of Denver is critically ill in hospital. Mrs Green flew to Denver from El Paso Friday and reports James is improving. James has visited Lorettoburg on several occasions.
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A. L. Green
Mra
Edith James
Denver
Green
BE Paso Vriday
Mia
James
Mra. James
Lordeburge
Farm Security Office Transfer Details Noted
Minx Jessie Woodbridge moves from the Deming Farm Security office and is assisted by Mrs. Gordon Willis, formerly Miss Evelyn Killebrew. Woodbridge is noted to have a very desirable time with Mr. and Mr. Donald Johnson.
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Jessie Woodbridge
Deming
Farm Security
Gordon Willis
Evelyn Killebrew
Miss Woodbridge
Donald Johnson
County Assessor Resigns As Wife Takes His Place
Claude F. Sanders resigns as County Assessor after securing a U S Army Radio Division civil service post. His wife Beatrice Sanders is appointed by County Commissioners to complete his term ending December 41. Sanders is an expert in radio construction and maintenance and will begin work immediately.
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U. S. Army Tradio
Claude F. Sanders
Beatrice Sanders
Claude
Sanders Smith Nuptials in Phoenix Held Thursday
Lafe Sanders and Mrs Mollie Smith of Phoenix wed Thursday afternoon. The couple plan a honeymoon at Carlsbad Cavern and nearby.
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Lafe Sanders
Mollie Smith
Phoenix
Mra. Sanders
Carlsbad
Paso
Death of W. J. Colby Deepens Madill Bank Leader Loss
Mrs Nan McFarland mother of Mrs Willie Rogers learned in Madill Oklahoma of the death of her brother W J Colby at sixty six. Colby for forty one years served as president of the First National Bank of Madill and was a leading Oklahoma citizen.
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Nan McFarland
Willie Rogers
Madill
Oklahoma
W. J. Colby
First National Bank of
Lordsburg Soldier Service Club Seeks Dance Records
The Lordsburg Soldier Service Club asks for dance records donations. Bring items to Union Store or contact Leo Cohen for pickup or details.
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Lordsburg Soldier Service Club
Union Store
Leo Cohen
Food Sale By American Legion Auxiliary Planned
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold a food sale at the Community Public Service office on Saturday September 17. Watch the paper for further details.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Gilbart Nelson Wedding in Lordsburg Ceremony
Miss Dona Nelson wed Staff Sergeant James K. Gilbart in a Sunday ceremony at Lordsburg Methodist with Rev Poage officiating. The bride wore white satin with seed pearls and a long train while attendants in rose and turquoise gowns stood beside. Guests included James Sumner who sang and the couple planned a Minnesota honeymoon before settling in Lordsburg.
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Dona Nelson
Cpl
Charles B. Poxworth
Gilbarv
Cyrill Kallue
William Tl. Posey
Lt. Bond
James Sumner
Hotel Hidalgo
Minnesota
Lordsburg
Mrs Neale Muteer Replaces Ena Walter in Welfare Dept
After eight and a half years as chief of Widalee county Public Welfare Ena Walter retires. Besse Meteer, already excelling in Catron county welfare, succeeds her. Mina Natalia Jiron becomes the new stenographer.
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Department of Public Welfare
Widalee
Mra
Ena Walter
Besse Meteer
Catron
Mina Natalia Jiron
Bank Porce Enjoy Dinner at Hidalgo Grill
First National Bank vice president K. M. Winckley hosted a staff dinner at the Hidalgo Grill on Wednesday. Attendees included Miss Ruth Wood cashier Miss Gladya Sapp assistant cashier Miss Ernestine Huston Miss Naomi Wood and Miss Doris Arnett plus a new staff member from Duncan.
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K. M. Winckley
First National Bank
Hidalgo Grill
Ruth Wood
Gladya Sapp
Ernestine Huston
Naomi Wood
Doris Arnett
Duncan
Fishermen Claude Speer Declares Luna Lake Best Trout Season
Mr and Mrs Claude Speer finished the fishing season at Luna Lake Arizona with a fine catch. Claude claims it was the best stretch of the trout season and asserts his honesty about fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Speer
Luna Lake
Arizona
Claude
Benedict Hall Elects Betsy Robinson President
Tuesday morning's El Paso Times reports Benedict Hall girls elected Betsy Robinson a senior from Lordsburg president of the dormitory. She will represent Benedict Hall in the College Council.
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el Paso Times
College of Mines
Benedict Hall
Betsy Robinson
Lordsburg
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J. D. Cochran
Charles Fuller
Station Hospital
Ctizens
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Little Rock
Post Engineers
BOY Scouts
Jeannie
Sgt. Ackerman
Sgt. Primrose
Sgt. Schweigert
P. M. McInnis
the Methodist Church
Franklin R. Poage
OFC
War Information
Lordsburg Hospital
Farm Security Office
Sanders-Smith
W. H. Colby
Gilbart
Nelson
Mrs. Neale Muteer
Bank Porce
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