American Legion Auxiliary Holds October Meeting
The American Legion Auxiliary held its regular October meeting with 19 members present. Minutes and treasury reports were given, and a food sale is planned for October 14 at the Community Public Service Co. office. Members discussed welfare work, Red Cross rehabilitation, and poppy sales for Poppy Day in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Mra
Mertice Brooks. Hertor
June Redford
Viccident
Odilee Hal
Virginiahnson
Ridley Scott
Wat
Fort Bayard
Almn Carson
Iss
Treasury
Community Publi Service Company
Iffe Heather
CPA
Brooks
Redford
Opal Hunt
Heather
Heather R
K. P. Lodge
Auxiliary
Ft. Bayard
Haltom
Ena Walter
Mertlee Brooks
Red Cross
Lordsburg
Effie Heathe
Churchill and family tour mountains near Coon Hill farm
Major Churchill chief of the Army Engineers and his wife visit Black Range scenery surveying deer and wild turkeys. They own a farm named Coon Hill near Vermont maple syrup sources, with a Chamber of Commerce secretary attesting to its purity.
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Churchill
Army
Black Range
Missus
Calvin Coolinge
Churchills
Coon Hill
Vermont
Chamber of Commerce
Michigan
War Prisoners Aid Supports POW Welfare Behind Barbed Wire
War fund drive promotes humane treatment for prisoners of war through Red Cross and War Prisoners Aid efforts. It highlights food shelter medical care activities and mental support as essential standards while urging public support for the National War Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
National War Fund
Hidalgo County Achievement Day at Lordsburg timed for October 21 1944
Hidalgo County Achievement Day will be held in Lordsburg Saturday October 21 1944. The three 4-H Clubs in the program are the Ninal 4-H Club Virden 4-H Club and Lordsburg Doolittle Club. Canning and handwork will be displayed. The public is invited to attend. Attorney Mrs E Forrest Sanders of Thursday morning in Albuquerque where Mr Sanders will attend a Bar meeting for tee days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hidalgo County
Lords Fire
E. Forrest Sanders
Albuquerque
New Mexico GIs Join Same Flying Fortress Crew at Army Air Field
Cpl Max I McCommis and Cpl Arthur B Viescas both of New Mexico join the same Flying Fortress crew at Alexandria Army Air Field. They will complete an intensive combat flying course and soon go overseas. McCommis, 19, radio operator gunner, attended Lordsburg High School and is son of Mr and Mrs William N McCommis. Veterans train crews in conditions simulating combat, stressing teamwork formation flying and high altitude missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max I. McCommis
Arthur B. Viescas
New Mexico
Alexandria Army Air Field
Cpl. McCommis
Lordsburg High School
William N McCommis
Lordsburg
Second Army Air Force
Methodist Church Services and Attendance Message
Sunday services follow the usual schedule with Church School at 10 and preaching at 11 by Rev. Poage. The pastor will travel to El Paso Wednesday and return Saturday. A call to improve church attendance and strengthen the church led by F. R. Poage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Poage
el Paso
F. R. Poage
Commander and Wife Move into Smith-Pond Apartment
Mrs. Q N Rainbolt wife of Col Q N Rainbolt Army Camp Commander arrived from Waco Texas and the Commander secured a Smith-Pond apartment for their downtown home at the camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q. N. Rainbolt
Col
Q. N Rainbolt
Waco Texas
Smith-Pond
Navy fighter J. T. Austin on 30 day leave here
J. T. Austin son of Dr. and Mrs. C. Paul Austin has been visiting this week on a 30 day leave from active duty with Uncle Sam's Navy fighters.
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J. T. Austin
C. Paul Austin
Uncle Sam
Global Navy
Old Timer Kos B Cureton Visits Area
Kos B Cureton a founder of the Cureton Cattle Company and Grant county resident for over forty years visits daughter Mrs George A Vaden and husband. His son Gilbert Cureton a writer in the armed forces. Mrs Minnie Alsebrook spends a few days at Fort Huachuca Arizona with her son and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kos B. Cureton
Cureton Cattle Company
Grant County
George A. Vaden
Gilbert Cureton
Minnie Alsebrook
Fort Huachahua
Arizona
Uncle Sam Buys Turkeys For Armed Forces
Wartime drive in New Mexico notes the U S government orders turkeys by the carload and will continue through October to ensure every service member in Guam, Italy, or France has turkey for Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Armed Services
Guam
Italy
France
Ceiling Prices for Used Sewing Machines Across Conditions
The OPA sets price limits on used sewing machines sold by dealers. In good condition the maximum is 75 percent of new cost. in poor condition the maximum is one third of original cost. A price clerk at the local war price and rationing board provides further details.
Church Notices in Silver City Area
Local churches list services in Silver City New Mexico including Rev R A Burges Rector Silver City and Assembly of God Everett Smith and St Joseph Catholic Church pastor Rev P F M Grive with Mass times confessions and study sessions. Also Church of Christ Bible School and worship times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Burges
Silver City
New Mexico
Knights of Pythias Hall
Assembly OF God Church
Hidalgo Garage
Everett Smith
Housewives warned on sugar allotments for 1945 season
Sugar experts predict the 1945 supply may be tighter than 1944 and housewives are advised to use one cup of sugar per four quarts of fruit. Home economists note sugar preserves shape and flavor but does not preserve fruit and suggest substitutions like honey. Military relief needs and explosives use drive demand, with synthetic rubber also consuming large amounts.
Farm tire shortage and fire loss hit farming
The piece notes a serious truck tire shortage with the October quota at 280 000 tires matching September. It cites farm fires caused by careless smoking and defective heating as costing about 3 600 lives and 100 million dollars in property, per National Fire Protection Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Fire Protection Association
Calf Slaughter Continues High Across Year
Large calf slaughter persists as dairy and beef herd replacements decline and feeder buyers stay cautious. July slaughter in federally inspected plants set an all time monthly record, exceeding last July by a substantial margin.
Winter car storage requires returning gas ration books
Motorists storing their cars for the winter must surrender gas ration books and all unused coupons to their local War Price and Rationing office within five days, according to District OPA Rationing officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Ceiling prices for live hogs kept until June 30 1945
The Office of Price Administration told the War Food Administration that ceiling prices on live hogs will not be reduced before June 30 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Price Administration
War Food Administration
Food Rationing Keeps Canned Fruit Supply Low
The home pantry faces a severe shortage of canned and bottled fruit as most supplies go to the armed forces. Government orders to feed the fighting men take priority, keeping canned fruits and juices in rationed supply for civilians.
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Uncle Sam
Stamps Valued for Food, Sugar, Gasoline and Shoes Extended
Wartime stamp program details listing various stamps for meats fats processed foods and sugar with indefinite validity for most items. Gasoline stamps New A 13 coupons cover four gallons each valid through December 21. New shoe stamp to be validated November 1 and airplane stamps remain valid.
American Legion Auxiliary Food Sale Planned
On Saturday October 14 the American Legion Auxiliary will hold a food sale at the Community Public Service Company office starting at 10 am. Mrs Effie Heather is in charge with pies cakes cookies mat leaves salads and many other items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Community Public Service Company
Effie Heather
Housewives
Legion Auxiliary
Eastern Star Dinner At Masonic Hall Draws 27 Members
The ladies of Eastern Star held a pot luck supper in the Masonic hall on Tuesday evening. Twenty seven members attended as they met in the sewing room.
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Ladies of
Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Harold of the Busi- Cross
Mrs Dobson, Rodeo Woman, Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Dobson died at home on October 2 at 1 50 a m after years of illness. Born Emma Genereaux she was the daughter of Chim Genereaux and Monica Chapoton and grew up as the youngest of twelve. She married Charles Dobson in 1884 and they had seven children, four of whom survived. The Dobsons moved to Rodeo New Mexico in 1907 and founded a homestead. She was a devout Catholic who raised her family fifty miles from a church. She leaves her husband and four children Paul Bruce Herbert and Viola and five grandchildren. The burial was at Rodeo cemetery.
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Kansas
Dobson
Union
Dobsons
Rodeo
New Mexico
Charles Dobson
Paul
Bruce
Los Angeles
California
Herbert
Viola
John, Jr
Nelda
Tom-Jim
Leo
John Hh Dickson
Recovery Report for Alfredo Gueman After D-Day
Alfredo Gueman, wounded on D-Day in France, recovers in England at the 416th hospital with excellent care. He credits the hospital staff, recalls meeting Reymundo Saucedo in the Medical Corps, and spends five days on leave in London. He notes warm French reception and villagers sharing food and cider. He is now a corporal in England.
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Alfredo Gueman
England
Reymundo Saucedo
Alfredo
Reymundo
London
Arturo
France
War Production Board authorizes 610000 pressure canners
The War Production Board approves production of 610000 aluminum pressure canners for the nine months starting October 4 in New Mexico and nationwide, an increase of 290000 over the previous period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
War Production Board
Farmers Expect Egg Lens Benefit Over Next Six Months
Farmers anticipate receiving a lens for eggs during the coming six months, with projected distribution concentrated in the same period each year. The forecast suggests continued assistance though exact timing may vary by month and region.
B Sharp Music Club Opens Season at Methodist Church
The B Sharp Music Club presents its first program of the season at the Methodist Church on Monday evening October 16 at eight o'clock. Mrs. Sarah Gass Brown will sing with accompanist Faye Nally. The program includes the famous Hungarian Rhapsody No 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B Sharp
Methodist Church
Sarah Gass Brown
Faye Nally
Mrs. Traylor Hosts Monday Night Bridge Club
Mrs. Jane Traylor hosted a Monday night bridge gathering with two tables. Attending were Mrs. Hazel Chase Miss Bess Johnston Mrs. Helen Green Mrs. Floy Hudson and Mrs. Jane Traylor, plus guests Mrs. Mildred Johnson Mrs. Sarah Butterfield and Mrs. Jane Stiles. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Pierce entertained Saturday with a dinner party and dance for Mr. Pierce's birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Bowman Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Butterfield Mr. and Mrs. Charles Steele Mr. and Mrs. Paul Marlor Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood Culberson Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hudson and Mr. and Mrs. John Bradford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Traylor
Hazel Chase
Bess Johnston
Helen Green
Floy Hudson
Mildred Johnson
Sarah Butterfield
Jane Stiles
Marvin Pierce
Mr. Pierce
Pierce
E. C. Bowman
Lloyd Butterfield
Charles Steele
Paul Marlor
Sherwood Culberson
Paul Hudson
John Bradford
Lordsburg Womans Club Meeting Scheduled Monday
A meeting of the Lordsburg Womans Club is set for Monday October 16 at 3 p m in the club building Supt Tom J Mayfield will speak at 4 o'clock All members are urged to attend.
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Lordsburg Womans Club
Tom J. Mayfield
Lordsburg Inquiry From Watertown Sparks Attention
Across the United States chambers of commerce report growing interest in Lordsburg New Mexico. A Boston inquiry from Watertown asks for any information about Lordsburg as Antonio Diglacomandrea studies the surname.
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United States
Chamber of Commerce
Watertown
Massachusetts
Lordsburg
New Mexico
Wednesday Sewing Club Sees Mrs Poindexter Win
Mrs J R Poindexter won hor tese this week to the Wednesday Sewing Club. Members present included Mesdames Tom Mayfield Donald Johnson Elbert Coursey Alton Powell P M Chase Miss Ima Fairly and Mrs Poindexter. Guests were Mesdames Ray Dean Helen Green and Paul Hudson.
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J. R. Poindexter
Bridge party at Hidalgo Hotel hosted by Mrs Rolfe
Mrs Harold Rolfe entertained at the Hidalgo Hotel with a bridge table. The foursome included Mrs W F Winters Mrs E Allen and Mrs H F Ravens. Legion Auxiliary sale at Community Public Service Company on Saturday October 14 offers cooked meats, salads and other dishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Rolfe
Hidalgo Hotel
W. F. Winters
8. E. Allen
H. F. Ravens
Rolfe
Mavericks Fall to Silver City in Final Home Game
Silver City Colts beat the Mavericks 6 to 4 with a large second half surge after injuries thinned the Mavericks lineup. Silver City led 6 to 0 early and then scored four touchdowns as reserves saw action. The article previews a home game against the Wildcats as the season finale.
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Silver City Colts
Mavericks
Lordsburg
Silver
Freeh
Silver City
Wildcats
Deming Wildcats
Deming
Wildavia
Cricke
National Fire Prevention Week Message Fighters Axis Fire Threat
A wartime notice marks National Fire Prevention Week from October 8 to 14 urging citizens to prevent fires to aid the war effort. The message from the Lordebourg Fire Department thanks readers for cooperation and requests continued cleanup of inflammable materials around places of business. Sam Case, a water and waste superintendent, from San Gabriel California, is credited with sending greetings while recovering there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amiin
Lordebourg
Sam Case
Water and
San Gabrial
California
Heather Knights of Pythian
View Bite Whitfeld of San Dik leg o California
In recent years she has been desperately, but is now somewhat improved, hay War Bonds and Stampa today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bite Whitfeld
San Diklego
Calfornia
Mre
I. M. Reynolds
Hay War Bonds
Stampa
USDA reports show record wheat supplies in storage
USDA data indicate high wheat stocks offset slower production. August 1944 saw production 3 percent above August 1943, suggesting ample supplies despite reduced output expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USDA
Womans Society of Christian Service Meeting Notes
The Womans Society of Christian Service met at Mrs Charles Fuller’s ranch home with Mrs Forrest Sanders as hostess. Mrs F R Poore led devotionals and Mrs J J Baxter gave a story on the North American Todian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Society of Christian Services
Mra
Charles Fuller
Forrest Sanders
Fuller
F. R. Poore
J. J. Haxter
Marbry
Meadames Roy Metowin
Paul Marbry
Mae Hanner
A. L
Churchill Hostess Event At Army Camp Coffee Shop
Mrs Churchill wife of Major Churchill led a genteel reception at the Army Camp coffee shop Monday honoring Mrs Rainbolt wife of the Camp Commander. Guests included Mrs Gammon Mrs Jeffus Mrs Poindexter and Mrs McWhorter as they urged Buy War Bonds and stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.P. Churchill
W. P. Churchill
Whidalgwo
Mra
Q. N. Rainbolt
How Toess
Elizabeth Gammon
Pauline Jeffus
Fannie Poindexter
Mabel McWhorter
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Pythian Sisters
Flying Portress
the Methodist Church
ST. Paul's Episcopal Church
Franklin R. Poage
Young People’s
C. A
Epworth
Church OF the Nazarene Mra
Julule Rambo
N.Y
Church OF Christ
Pyramid
Bible School
Young People's Meeting
AAA News
I Red Pointe
Eastern Star Dinner
EF. C, Dobson
Mans
Wtll
B Sharp Music Club
Womans Club Meeting
Antonio Diglacomandrea
Sam Gass
Hert Prom Bandigo
Womans Society OF Christain Service
Quincy
Lynda Britt
Pennsylvania
Emiles
Moselle
Siegfried Line
Jean Stevens
Columbia Studios
Eigy
Clifford Kel
Seattle
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