Winter Quiet Hushed by Homesick Soldiers at Lordsburg Camp
A reflective piece from Lordsburg internment camp describes autumn quiet and longing for home as soldiers, including a Brooklyn youth, face separation and wartime duties. News notes arrivals of nurses Grace Linn and Marie Suit, MPs H. H. Traylor and R. T. Humphrey, and updates on hospital, camp inventory, and staff like Captain Warren with a 32 inch corn cob pipe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
New York
Grace Linn
Marie Suit
Linn
Suit
Fitzsimmons General Hospital
Denver
Colorado
A. J. Warren
Warren
Hunting Camp Pheasants Lead to Homeward Hopes at Lordsburg
A caravan of Col Lundy Lt Mitchell Lt H Bryant and B R Hudgens hunted at Lordsburg amid scarce birds. Col Lundy bagged a grand cock pheasant while Lt Mitchell claimed another. Mrs E W Mitchell recovers at the nation hospital and Capt W Tinker’s daughter Barbara sails to Ft Sam Houston on urgent business. Lt Wegner, reclassified, joins Medical Administration Corps duties at the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IC. A. Lundy
E. W. Mitchell
Her H. Bryant
B. R. Hudgens
W. A. Wegner
Medical Administra Corps
Lt. Wegner
Churchills Host Evening With Pictures From Texas And Bataan
Major and Mrs. W. P. Churchill entertained Tuesday night with colored moving pictures from their Texas trip and outdoor camping, plus wildlife and Grand Canyon scenes. A film of life in Bataan by Capt. Thomas Taggart was also shown. his wife and child now live in Lubbock, Texas. Guests included Capt. and Mrs. J. O. Safford and son Adbert, Capt. and Mrs. L. J. Balch and children J. L. Patricia Tommy, Lt. and Mrs. R. D. Capps and son Ronnie, Lt. and Mrs. Edward Sturms and children David and Carolyn, Lt. and Mrs. Rufus Crews and daughter Catherine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Churchill
Texas
Grand Canyon
Bataan
Thomas Taggart
Lordsburg
Taggart
Lubbock
J. O. Safford
Adbert
L. J. Balch
J. L
Patricia
Tommy
R. D. Capps
Ronnie
Edward Sturms
David
Carolyn
Rufus Crews
Catherine
Red Cross Sewing Effort Aids War Wives
Mrs. O. J. Smart organized a Red Cross sewing day at the Internment Camp nurses dormitory. Under 1st Lt. Margaret Burton the group fashioned surgical dressings and comfort items while donors and volunteers including Mesdames Balch Sturms Dockum Fireman Safford Brown Jack Capps and Northman contributed machines and labor. Children Verna Robert Eirsman Carolyn Sturms and Tommy Balch attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J. Smart
Smart
Red Cross
Margaret Burton
L. J. Balch
E. Sturms
R. S. Dockum
R. E. Fireman
Jack Safford
Thomas Brown
Clarence Jack
R. D. Capps
F. F. Northman
Verna
Robert Eirsman
Carolyn Sturms
Tommy Balch
Billie Pascoe Rancher of Cloverdale Dies
Billie Pascoe a Cloverdale rancher died more than a week ago and was buried in Douglas. His friends learned of his death late and could not attend the funeral. He leaves a wife and three children Mae Pete and Frank. Frank serves in the Ferry Command of the Armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie Pascoe
Cloverdale
Douglas
Mae
Pete
Frank
Armed Service
Lordsburg Pvt. Promoted to Corporal at Tarrant Field
Pvt. Andres Lucero of Lordsburg has been promoted to corporal while stationed at Tarrant Field Fort Worth Texas. He serves in the Army Air Force Combat Crew School at the same installation.
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Pvt
Andres Lucero
Lordsburg
Tarrant Field
Ft. Worth
Texas
Andy
Army Air Force
Wives join sewing events as officers visit San Antonio
The article notes officers wives volunteering at sewing sessions during the day. Lieut Harvey Hill leaves Monday to attend the Military Police School in Georgia and will visit his family in San Antonio en route. Lieut Edward C. Storm heads to Officers School in Georgia soon and will be joined by Hill. Sturm’s family stays in Lordsburg for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Hill
Military Police
Lt. Hill
San Antonio
Edward C. Storm
Georgia
Hill
Sturm
Lordsburg
Fish Dinner At Home Of Mr And Mrs Jeffus
Mr and Mrs George P Jeffus hosted a Monday fish dinner at their home featuring fish caught at Elephant Butte lake. Guests included Major and Mrs W P Churchill and Mr and Mrs L B Robinson.
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George P. Jeffus
Mrs. L. B. Robinson
Pop’s Birthday and Post Rodeo Salute Stir Army Bets
The St Hunt base community notes a birthday party for Pop with Sgt Moore’s cake and celebratory guns. Capt Balch clings to Sgt Rodgers after a rodeo, while Jack Rucker of the 309th earns praise as a top roper. A local officer’s salute snub sparks a clash, and Sgt Waechter demands an apology for being called infamous. The column ends with a sharp jab at price-focused traders and a broad insult.
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Sgt. Waechter
Financial report on Hidalgo livestock fair debts liquidated
A 1942 finance committee report for the Southwestern New Mexico Livestock and Fair Association details balances as of Jan 1 1942 and Oct 24 1942, expenditures including care taker wages, rents, and premiums, and notes that all debts were liquidated while over $500 was spent on fair improvements. The document credits Bartley B. McDonald president J. Culberson secretary and 148 contributors.
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E. M. Brickley
Idalgo
Bartley B. McDonald
Southwestern New Mexico Livestock and Fair Association
New Mexico
Firey National Bank
Teneivs du Car Aee Ee
Pkdttboesadiims Dni
Pak Ian Cared
Sabin
Ee Econ
Isa Titalighon
Culberson
Rancheros de Hidalgo
Annual Banquet of Path Association Success
The Fair Association banquet at Hotel Hidalgo drew strong attendance and a robust financial report. Bartley McDonald presided while talks highlighted grazing rights amendments and education board terms. Tom Clayton led officer elections with McDonald and Culberson re elected.
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The
Fair Association
Hotel Hidalgo
Bartley McDonald
J. H. Knox
State College
Sid Hellbush
Auteway
Tex Condon
Steve Brock
Tom Clayton
State Cattlemen's Association
B. A. Christmas
Frank King
Willard E. Holt
Merl Briggs
Taylor McDonald
George Cureton
Southwestern
Tom B. Gee
Bob Royall
Bob Reed
Bob Bonnell
Geo. A. Godfrey
Travis Hughs
Grang County
Sherwood Culberson
Rancherox de Hidalgo
Paul Hudson
Leonard Been
E. M. Brickley
Bartley B. McDonald
Brickley
All Day Prayer Service By W S C S Metho dist Church
The W S C S of the Methodist Church held an all day prayer service during the week of prayer from October 26 to 30 with Mrs Singer in charge. A special offering supported settlement houses in the United States and mission schools in Latin America and a noon potluck luncheon was held.
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the Methodist Church
Singer
U. S
Latin America
Ruth Wood to Wed Roy J. Smith in California Ceremony
Mr. and Mrs. FE. J. Wood announce the marriage of their daughter Ruth to Roy J. Smith of Corona California on November 4 at 8 p.m. at the Church of Christ. All friends are invited.
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FE. J. Wood
Ruth
Roy J. Smith
Corona
California
Church of Christ
Exemplary Citizen Charles Walter Dies After Illness
Charles David Walter died Saturday night after a brief illness and heart attack. He leaves wife Ena, two sons Charles and Howard, his parents Mr and Mrs H C Walter, an uncle J R Walter, and many friends. Funeral at Heather Mortuary with Mgr Heather directing. Services under the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints with Albert Hill in charge. A male quartet performed selections including Shall We Gather Looking Beyond and There's a Gold Mine in the Sky. Walter, born March 24 1897 in St Louis, lived near Lordsburg since 1916 and served in World War I. He was a member of Robert Swan Post No 40 American Legion. Burial conducted by American Legion. pallbearers listed. dedication of the grave by Albert Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles David Walter
Auount
Ena
Charles
Howard
Mra
H.C. Walter
J. R. Walter
Heather Mortuary
Mgr Heather
Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Sainte
Albert Hill
H. Vearle Payne
E. (. Payne
Tom J. Mayfield
Sam Gass
Mra. Guase
Gane
Henry WL. Smith
Oren M Jones
EF. W
George
Orson Richins
Rube Gale
Bennie Cochran
American Legion
Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Service Club Hostesses Assigned for Next Week
The Service Club announces hostesses for next week with daily listings from Friday October 30 through Thursday November 5. Each date details two ladies serving as hostesses for the event nights.
Bridal Shower Honors Mrs Ruth Wood at Church Event
At the home of Mrs Helen Dordance the Ladies of the Church of Christ hosted a bridal shower for Miss Ruth Wood. A humorous program featured readings by Mrs Krewson and a discourse on Husbands by Carolyn Ruth Atkinson, with J D Atkinson in a high heeled silk mock bride role and a country joke skit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Dorrance
Church of Christ
Misa Ruth Wood
Mrs Krewson
Carolyn Ruth Atkinson
Mins Woed
Women’s Department Draws Great Interest in Grant County
The Women’s Division led by Mire Travis Hughes showcased a Virden display shaped like a V for Victory. Exhibits included Mohair, Poisonous Plants of New Mexico, and the Grant County project judged by Mrs. Maybeth McDonald and others. Winners spanned appliqued items, crocheted works, quilts, canned goods, and fresh produce from Virden, Lordsburg, and Ft. Bayard, with multiple 4-H related entries and notable Angora goat displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mire Travis Hughes
Grant County
Virden
New Mexico
Robert Reid
Willebore
Mohaiy
Mir
Mra
Reid
Mies Marjorie Reid
A. J. Hershey
State College
Eluba
Maybeth McDonald
Ruth Bounds
Florence McDonald
Miew Huth Randell
State College Home Economist
Roy Clark
Cliff
Lurvee Smith
Lordsburg
Tom
Loree Smith
Edna Faton
Tom Three Persons
John Clark
A. L. Bright
Harold Scofield
Tom Threeperson
Tom Threepersons
Billates
Steve Villareal
Marie Frost
F. E. Prevost
B. B. McDonald
Nettie Lupton
Marty Althaus
Roux
J. W. Payne
Woman's Club Game Day Next Meeting Noted
A Woman's Club Game Day is set for November 9 with reservations available by calling Mrs L B Robinson.
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Woman's Club
First Annual Sale of Registered Herefords
The first annual sale of registered Herefords on Monday October 26 drew strong buying with 19 head sold for a total of 4770 dollars. Highest price reached 986 dollars and lowest 165 dollars as buyers from Sherman Silver City Deming and Tyrone competed with consignors including 4 Honnell Cureton and George A. Godfrey. The calves sold by the pound brought 22 per pound on average, with top buyers and sponsors listed among local businesses and the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association.
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Georgy A. Cureton
J. W
Tex) Condon
Los Angeles
WW. T Graham
Sherman
Alfred Perrault
T. A. Cheretmas
Mimbres
Wow. Weedward
Silver Cite
Ro M. Pride
Lordebore
Row. Cureton
John T. McMillen
Silver City
C. C. Martin
Duoncan
Woodward
Leo Silver City
Bdear Cureton
Lordshore
McDonald Theor
Tyrone
Iseell Glave
Lorteture
Gichrist Cattle Co
HOW
Bawby
Honnell
Glencoe
Rdear Cureton
George Ho
Cureton
Bene
Leedra Eby
Paywood
A. Godfrey
Animas
TXV Cattle Co
Silver Citur
Ann McDonald
Tanehe Seental
Pau Spur Aris
Dee Remondint Deming
Breve B
Villareal
Gila
Vons Viates
Deming
J. Vo Koenig
Die Mesa
Wandra Rounds
Grand Champon
Santa Rita
Robert Payne
Virden
Ruth Robertson
Karen Mortensen Virden
Jerry Mortensen
Harley May Deming
Adair Merrell Virden
Bil Merrell
Ned Merrell
Merlin Payne Virden
Safensy
MK Paso
Hidalgo Hotel
Seem Robertson's Pigely Wheetly
System Silver Citery Rafeway
Murray Hotel
Way
Calver
Donald Bros
Gee
Godfren
Lions Club
McMillen Cattle Co
McMillen
Deming Transfer Co
Rye Brownfield
J. & Calberson
Cracen Chamber of Commerce
Rt. Jones, Jr
Washburn & Condon
Los Angeles Union Stock Yards
Tow Clayton
Floyd Kimble
Plea National Bank
Lordebure
Horaee Rownde
G. Vows Yates
American National Park
Hilver City
Tom BR. Gee
New Mexico Cattle Growers Asaoetetion
C. Martin
W. B. Ritter Lumber Co
Edgar Coveton
Three Day Rodeo Strong Finish At Fair
Sherwoul Culherean secretary Paul Hudson led the effort as the three day rodeo at the fair concluded with strong finishes. Jim Hudson led the steer roping, Tommy Clayton won calf roping, Lester Glenn and Pred Darnelt topped team roping, and Jim Hudson and Vad Parker won steer roping runtimes with others placing in calf and bull events.
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Sherwoul
Paul Hudson
Ward
Omroewn Dim Prnter
Harry Day
John Rhodes
Tucson
Tommy Clayton
Alton Turner
Bilver City
Tommy
Lester Glenn
Pred Darnelt Firet
Asbury Sehell
Gorden McFadden
Dick Tebbing
Jim Hudson Firet
Vad Parker
Carl Arnold
Regular Monthly Cub Pack Meeting At Central School
The regular monthly Cub Pack meeting was held Tuesday night at Central School under Cub master Percy Krewson. Jack Matthews helped with the opening ceremony and De 4. H. Baxter gave new registration cards for 194%. District field executive Hage Olen ran games and yell practice and praised grease collection for the war effort. The Lordsburg American Legion sponsors the pack with Perc y Krewson and Don Johnson as Cubmasters. Den Mothers include Mrs George Jeffus Mrs Mary Dew Kipp and Mrs Eleanor Cochran. Ad committee members are Dr Rosse Johnson chairman E M Brickley treasurer Jack Heather and Ka Wright. Next pack meets November 24 at Central School.
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Central School
Percy Krewson
Cube
Jack Matthews
H. Baxter
Cubs
Hage Olen
Olesen
Lordsburg
American Legion of
Don Johnson
Mra
George
Jeffus
Mre
Mary Dew Kipp
Ebleanor Cochran
Rosse Johnson
E. M. Brickley
Jack Heather
Ka Wright
Dance Night Set At Lordsburg Service Club
Notice announces a weekly Wednesday dance at the Lordsburg Service Club and asks if the club girls will await further notification.
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Lordsburg Service Club
Service Club
Mavericks Defeat Silver City in Tough Gridiron Clash
The Mavericks edged Silver City 7 to 4 in a low scoring battle. Tommy Hall scored the lone touchdown for Mavericks with an ensuing Camacho extra point, while Jex Morrirow halted Silver City on a key fourth down near midfield. Lordsburg hosts Hurley Friday at 7 p.m.
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Mavericks
Silver City Coke
Tommy Hall
Fedrick
Camacho
Colte
Jexux Morrlow
Silver City
Lordsburg
Episcopal Services at Womans Club Building
The Rev. George Wood of St. Andrews Las Cruces will lead an 7:50 am Sunday morning service in the Womans Club building with evening prayer and a short sermon. Holy Communion will be held next morning. time and place to be announced. Episcipalians urged to attend as revival of a Mission continues monthly and as work proceeds. The public is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Club
George Wood
St. Andrews
Las Cruces
Hidalgo county far exceeds war bond and stamp quota
Claude Fuller and Mrs Max Kaun announce Hidalgo county has gone over its quota in the war bond and stamp drive. Top contributors include the Pythian Sisters officer's wives and Baptist Church ladies, with many groups participating. Total reported 2267.85 in bonds and 280.35 in stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Fuller
Max Kaun
Hidalgo County
Pythian Sisters
Ladies of the Baptist Church
Woman's Club
Delta Kappa Gamma
Junior Woman's Club
American Logie Auxiliary
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H. H. Traylor
R. T. Humphrey
Lt. Northman
EF. W. Simpson
Army Exchange Service
Ft. Sam Houston
Camp
FE. W. Mitchell
Nation Hospital
Billie Pascor
Tonao Kanazawa
Mr. Kanazawa
Japan
Juneau
Alaska
Poston Arizona
Phillip Bond
Washington, D C
Army Medical College
Ray Turrepy
Ellen Capps
St. Hunt
Pop
Sgt. Moore
Wax Hix
Capt. Balch
Sgt. Rodgers
Jack Rucker
Man Rucker
R. W. Cureton
EF. M. Brickley
Oflelo
Path Association
ALL Day Prayer Service
G. P. Jeffus
W. W. Scott
Don McCabe
Faye Clayton
Kt. M. Reynolds
Mattie Conner
Elbert Coursey
A. L. Green
F. BR. Poage
Women's Department
Rowan Willis
Billy Kerr
Joe Pedrick
Sever City
Episcopal Service
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