Women of wartime faith and camp updates at Lordsburg
A Lordsburg Internment Camp column reflects wartime morale led by women, praising restraint and unity. It recalls Leadville’s Matchless Mine linked to Mrs H A W Tabor, and notes local residents Beatrice Ingram and Lt Jean Allmand among those mentioned. Equipment arrival signals a new theatre at the camp with First Run pictures via Army Motion Picture Service. The piece lists sick at home and closes with Ellen Capps signature.
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Womans Club
Hidalgo Hotel
Home
Colorado
Rockies
Leadville
H. A. W. Tabor
Lonely Mine
Army Motion Picture Service
Officers Club Night At Lordsburg With Ukulele Music
Lt Phillip Bond led informal off duty activities at the Officers Club gathering in Lordsburg. Lt Hond played ukulele as guests danced around a circle setting with red and blue decorations. A late supper featured fried chicken and ham while three new medical officers were introduced and a dramatic proposal was staged by Mrs E W Mitchell to Col C A Lundy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Phillip Bond
Officers Club
Rubinoff
Hond
Edward Rooker
F. N. Northman
Joseph Carp
E. W. Mitchell
Col. C. A. Lundy
Col Lundy
Syccum
Lordsburg Womeane Club
Hidulwa
Mee
Tom Clayton
America
Clayton
Oelvic
Thie City
T. Austin
Harold Scofield
Phillip Tond
Bond
Headquarters and Military Police Detachments Weekly Note
A humorous weekly communique from the headquarters pokes fun at misattributed praises and workplace quirks while urging support for the Recreation Committee. It mentions a potential transfer, social notices, and a plea for donations as war demands continue. The piece ends with a query about which girl sent a crocheted pair of drawers to a Technician Fourth Grade.
Promotions at Lordsburg Internment Camp September 2 23
Promotions of listed men at Lordsburg Internment Camp during September 2 to September 23 inclusive. 209th Military Police Escort Guard Company promoted to Corporal Pvt Elbanon FE Alewine and Clarence A Burleson. technician 5th grade Pvt Maurice J O'Dell. 310th Military Police Escort Guard Company promoted to Sergeant Cpl Ray Ward and Corporal Pvt Fadin M Turner and Pvt Kelton K French.
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Lordsburg
209Th Military Police Escort Guard Company
Tel Elbanon
Alewine
Tel Clarence A. Burleson
Lel Maurice J. O'Dell
Cpl
Ray Ward
Lel Fadin M. Turner
Kelton K. French
Mavericks Face Morenci Tonight In Local Grid Showdown
Lordsburg Mavericks bring 27 boys to fall football with seven newcomers. After a 20-7 loss to Douglas fumbles hurt, they boast improved passing, receiving, running, and blocking. Morenci beat them 6-0 last season. vision is set on victory tonight as the team refines plays and stays fit.
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Lordsburg Mavericks
Maverick
Mavericks
Douglas Bulldogs
Douglas
Morenci
Men Enter Service As October Departure Planned
The article lists men leaving on October 2 for Port Elias to enter the service including John H. Cardelli Blas S Flores Juan B Gallegor Clyde A Nard Orson J Richins Jr Walter J Wells Martin J Estrada Charles M Fuller A C Gruowell Antonio R Rascon and Manuel Vargas Victor C Weaver stayed at Ft Bliss for final physical exam. It also notes recent enlistments in the past two weeks: Bennie R Everett Sam F E Dobbs Isaac R Sotelo Paull Segrest Roy A Jones and Thomas A Jensen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Elias
John H. Cardelli
Blas
S. Flores
Juan B Gallegor
Clyde A. Nard
Orson J. Richins, Jr
Walter J. Wells
Martin J. Estrada
Charles M. Fuller
A. C. Gruowell
Antonio R. Rascon
Manuel
Vargas Victor C Weaver
Ft. Bliss
Bennie R. Everett
Army
Sam FE. Dobbs
Navy
Isaac R. Sotelo
Paull. Segrest
Roy A. Jones
Thomas A. Jensen
Womans Club Thanks for Luncheon Floral Displays
The Womans Club expresses appreciation to all who donated flowers for the annual luncheon. Organizers note the blooms were beautiful and many compliments praised their locally grown origins.
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Womans Club
Pastor Joins Service In Chaplain Corps At Camp Roberts
Rev. L D Cochran pastor of the Baptist church received notice to report at Camp Roberts California October 1 as First Lieutenant in the Chaplain Corps Lordsburg residents regret leaving him and his family but wish them success in their new assignment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Cochran
The
Baptist Church
Camp Roberts
California
Chaplain Corpa
Lordsburg
Cochran
Dinner Party Attended by Noted Guests in Lordsburg
Mr and Mrs M M Owens hosted a Sunday dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs J T Wells of Cananea Mexico Mrs Olivia Wells Misses Janet and Francis Williams W C Downey and RN Brooker of San Francisco General Road Foreman of Engines and Airbrake Inspector for the Southern Pacific Betsy Smith had a tonsillectomy at Lordsburg Hospital Monday and returned home with her parents Mr and Mrs Ralph P Smith Tuesday She is doing splendid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M Owens
J. T. Wells
Cananea
Mexico
Olivia Wells
Mixses Janett and
Francis Williams
W. C. Downey
RN. Brooker
San Francisco
Southern Pacific
Little Betsy Smith
Lordsburg Hospital
Ralph P. Smith
Scrap metal drive urged to aid smelters this week
Government program calls for urgent scrap metal collection over the past week as smelters face shortages. Officials warn that too much cannot be gathered and salvage teams are prioritizing high value materials.
Camp notes on sub district tour and local activities
Col C A Lundy is away on inspection tour of sub-district three. Franklin Mitchell joins the Army Air Force. Heaters are used after a cold spell. Basketball teams develop at the Recreation Hall with a strong camp slate. The officers club hosts an October 3 barn dance. Bond Arms rooming house now full. Sgt Rogers of the M P Detachment is on furlough awaiting family relocation.
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Sgt. Ackerman
Col. C. A. Lundy
Southern Defense Command
Franklin Mitchell
FE. W. Mitchell
The
Army Air Force
Bond Arms
Set. Rogers
M. P
Station Compliment
O P A to Enforce Rent Control in Lordsburg Area
The Office of Price Administration will enforce rent control in Lordsburg and Hidalgo County starting October 1. A rent office will be established and two regulations issued for hotels and dwelling units. Maximum rents will be set by the March 1 rate with limited exceptions for substantial improvements.
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United States
Office of Price Administration
Lordsburg
Hidalgo County
Leon Mendelson
OPA
Washington
Clem W. Collins
Denver
Hildalwe
Hidalga
Povermment
Collins
Lormdsburg and
Hidalga County
Hidalgo
Collina
Revival at Local Baptist Church
Rev J B Underwood of Albuquerque NM brings messages aimed at feeding souls. The church invites all to come for nourishment and to seek a personal Savior, promising a fountain of life and shared worship.
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J. B. Underwood
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Christ
Lions Club hears Tony Salas on scrap metal drive
The Lions Club met Tuesday with Vice President Harold Scofield presiding. Guest speaker Tony Salas of the Quartermaster Corps at the Interment Camp spoke on the local scrap metal drive and shared facts and figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Lion
Harold Scofield
Tony Salas
Quartermaster Corps
Salas
Joyce Poindexter Visits Grandparents at Animas Ranch
Joyce Poindexter spent last week visiting her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Chas Yarbrough at their ranch in Animas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Poindexter
Mrs
Chas. Yarbrough
Animas
Methodist Church set to host district leaders and rally events
Franklin Ro Pouge pastor invites members to attend as Rev W K Brown and Rev W K Sehleuter speak. Quarterly Conference at 2 pm with officers to be elected or reelect ed. World Communion Sunday October 4 and Rally Day October 11 highlighted.
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W. KE. Brown
W. Kk. Sehleuter
Wells Return Home From Cananea Visit
Mr and Mrs J J Wells return ed to their home in Cananea Mexico after spending a week visiting Mr Wells mother Mia Olin Wells and many friends.
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Mrs. J. J. Wells
Cananea
Mexico
Mr. Well
Mia
Olin Wells
Rubber Shortage Warns Nation On War Drive
A radio address by 8. M. Graf, State Director of the Office of Price Administration, cites the Baruch Committee findings on rubber shortage and urges immediate cuts in driving. He urges War Price and Ration Boards to tighten tire allocations and deny certificates to ineligible or wasteful consumers to support the war effort.
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KOB
Albuquerque
M. Graf
Oat
Office of Price Administration
Baruch Committee
Harueh Committee
Baruch
Leon Henderson
National
OPA Adminidor
Tharuch
America
Wwe
New Mexico
OPA
Dong
Union Woman's Club Meeting Highlights and Attendees
A regular Janion Woman's Club meeting was held at the Hotel Midule on September 17. Verna Hee McWhorter and Don Kere were elected to workship roles. Members present included Creighton, Coffonan, Lote, Gordon Willix, Headford, Jones, Don Kerr, and Fisher, with hosts Mary Louise Nowe and Cladye Whisnant. Attendees from Santa Rita included Moses, J. Whitham, and Mrs. Poindexter joining the Poindexter home visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan Ioy
Midule
Mise
Verna Hee McWhorter
Mi Don Kere
Echo
Tere
Meadamose Creighton Thowmeon
Morten Coffonan
Richard Lote
Gordon Willlix
John Headford
L. Hh
Jones
Don Kerr
Misces Muthe Fieher
Jody Kay Ont
Gladye Whienant
Veloi
Pauline Wriett
Opal Wright
Olie Ann Wright
Verna Bee McWhorter
Clut Sponsere
Mire
Harold Scofield
Mia
Robert Poindexter
Mary Louise Nowe
Cladye Whisnant
New Mexico Urges Rubber Conservation and Honest Use
The New Mexico Office of Price Administration appeals to tire users to stop pleasure driving and avoid waste as rubber supplies are crucial for the war effort. Inspectors appointed by the board report waste and carelessness, stressing citizen duty and character to support military needs.
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Office of Price Administration
New Mexico
Office Office Administration
Aleh
Leon Henderson
Bataan
Ked Cross Sewing Day Rescheduled for Tuesday Afternoon
The Ked Cross announces a change in sewing day now set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. Volunteers are asked to come and help.
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KED Cross
Pi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Plans October Rush Schedule
The Pi Chapter at Lordsburg outlines a rushing calendar for October with informal party on Oct 9, a bop per on Oct 17, a model party on Oct 20, and tea on Oct 28. Initiation and banquet set for Nov 3.
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Mather
Beta Sigms Phi
Elizebeth Gammon
Margo Fotler
Mia
Doris Poxey
Mee
Huby Warren
Frieda Coffey
Dona Nelson
Ruthe Fisher
Mary Lourie Noee
Anadyse Gene Malone
Bopper
Model
All Wire
Kets Sigma Phi ix
Canada
Hawaii
Lordsburg Pi
Eleseet
Kpailon
Deming
Silver City
Lordeburg
Service Club hostesses named for week schedule
The Service Club lists hostesses for each day from Friday September 25 to Thursday October 1. Couples include Mr and Mrs H G Rountree Mee Arthur Richards and Mrs Charlie Walter Mrs John Bradford and Mrs Creighton Bowman Mrs Rey Melugin and Mrs Tom Mayfield Mrs Kk i Prugle and Mrs FE Buvena Mrs F H Singer and Mrs Ed Wright Mrs BF Short and Mrs Harold Rolfe.
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Servicr Club
H. G Rountree
Arthur Richards
Charlie Walter
John Bradford
Creighton Bowman
Rey Melugin
Tom Mayfield
Kk i. Prugle
FE. Buvena
F. H. Singer
Ed Wright
BF. Short
Harold Rolfe
Death Notice of Mrs Mary Stidham of Crystal City Texas
Mrs Mary Stidham aged 87 died September 15 at Crystal City Texas. She was mother of Mex John Berry who stayed with her recently. Laid to rest September 16 in Crystal City cemetery. Early settler, came with husband and family to Deming in 1882 and later returned to Texas home.
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Ward
Mary Stidham
Crystal City
Texas
Stidham
John Berry
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Jean Allmand
Beatrice Ingram
Geo. P. Jeffus
Don McCabe
Bud Walter
Sherwood Culberson
Hou Whithers
Jack Safford
Rufus Crews
Ellen Capps
Lt. Bond
C. A. Lundy
Roscoe C Baker
L. J. Balch
A. J. Warren
W. Tinker
W. A. Wegner
Edward Sturm
RS. Dockum
H. C. Stull
B. L. Omelka
J. F. Hughes
O. J. Smart
Sgt. Primrose
Sgt. Castleberry
T We
Pollock
Joseph Cooper
Gladys Gene and Family
Fitten
Mrs. Public
O.P.A
the Methodist Church
Franklin Ro Pouge
Treasury Department
N.Y. Daily Mirror
Lordsburg Womans Club
Ing
J. Poindexter
F Porrest Sanders
Bi. Ravens
Hen Cochran
George PB
Def. Fox
Harold Seofield
Ft Tt. Preogle
Alton Powell
Mione
Lancheon
M. Awetin
Marty Ll. Seofield
Leo Cohen
Wallace Brewer
Charles Potter
FP HL. Daniels
JW. Clark
Kore
PR. Ponge
Edgar Coreten
Vera Vick Felix Gauthier
Mo BK. Kaun
F . Sturm
Allen A. Koff
R. HL Harpham
Junion Womans
Chlun
Mere
Hog
Moses
J. Whitham
Santa Rita
J. i Poindexter
Mre
Monex Ie
Mix
Poindexter
Mrs. Whitham
Mr. Poindexter
Slater
HET Sigma Put
Service Club
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