Hagerman News Highlights Local Death and Community News
The column honors Lieut. George Lange reflecting on his ROTC and CCC work and research into prehistoric relics, conveys condolences to his family, and mentions local illness cases including Robert Ridgley in Portales. Also covers church events, gatherings, and 1940 auto fabric CANDA cloth news from Detroit with details on new upholstery.
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George Lange
George
R.O.T.C
C.C.C
Arizona
Hagerman
Robert Ridgley
Portales
Robert
Dalton Keeth
F. W. Sadler
D. L. Newsom
R. M. Middleton
Clayton Wyman
Harrison
Marie
Toby Sadler
Helen Goodwin
Artesia
Jim Michelet
Lloyd Harshey
American Legion and Auxiliary
Lordsburg
Michelet
M. A. Dorman
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Chester
Hale Center
Texas
L. W. Garner
James McKinstry
Dallas
Cowan
Mr. Cowan
Henry Palm
Willa Smith
Hannah Burek
Lila Lane
Frank McCarthy
Pittsburgh
Penn
Young Democrats
C. G. Mason
Mason Lawn
Franklin Johnson
Mason
A. C. Bush
Parachutist escapes electrocution near Santa Ana
William J. Desert, a professional parachute jumper, survived an air show jump when wind swept him toward a power sub-station near Santa Ana. He steered his parachute through a small gap in the power lines and narrowly escaped death, according to witnesses.
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William J. Desert
Santa Ana
Cal
Desert
Galloway Rebuts Critic in Roswell Letter
In Roswell on August 15, 1939 D H Galloway replies to Paul Vry, defending atheists and critiquing religious certainty. He cites Matthew and urges repentance, while denying personal offense and urging readers to think for themselves.
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Paul Vry
D. H. Galloway
Epidemic Appears Local Says Godfrey Doctor Warns
A physician cautions that the disease is rarely contracted by people yet fatal if not treated promptly. Godfrey notes the outbreak seems localized and urges rapid medical attention to prevent spread.
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Godfrey
Garcia reports seven month license receipts rise
State Motor Vehicle Commissioner J. O. Garcia said license receipts rose by 9381 in the year’s first seven months. The period totaled 1,289,016 dollars and covered 109,012 license plates.
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J. O. Garcia
Anthrax scare in Colfax county prompts cowhand safety orders
Northeastern New Mexico cowboys wore rubber gloves as Colfax county health officers ordered precautionary measures against an anthrax outbreak that sent Rancher Ed Gillispie to a Raton hospital and killed 35 cattle. State Health Director E B Godfrey ordered serums for men and cattle while urging cowhands who worked the sick stock to seek treatment. New Mexico WPA workers affected by the 18 month continuous employment ruling numbered 2269 in the latest county reports. A CBS nationwide broadcast will feature a double murder at Andio store last year with State Police Chief noted in a separate safety division report.
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Associated Press
Santa FE
N. M
New Mexico
Colfax
Ed Gillispie
Raton
E. B. Godfrey
Springer
WPA
Jim Connelly
Connelly
Andio
CBS
Hollywood
State Safety Division
Hilliard Found Napping In Plane After Flight
Airport officials traced A. B. Hilliard after a long search when he failed to report from Franklin Field. He was located napping in his private plane behind a hangar, awaiting his wife to pick him up in the family car.
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Associated Press
Richmond
A. B. Hilliard
Franklin Field
Hilliard
Why Police Have Big Feet Size Surpass Facts
In Rochester Minnesota a light local piece notes a survey into why policemen have large feet. It finds average policeman shoe size about 10 while mailmen average 9 though both walk widely, leaving the question of cause unanswered.
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Rochester
Minn
The College Girl of 1939 fashion shift
A 1939 college fashion portrait notes the girl has changed from years past. She embraces neater individual style with well-cut tweeds and well-fitting clothes, favors one or two quality date-dresses over many cheap options, and prefers simple wool or crepe dresses with new hairdos.
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Harper’s Bazaar
Harper's Bazaar
East
Jersey
West
New Mexico Life Insurance Payouts Reach 1.38 Million in 1938
An Annual Life Insurance Committee compilation shows New Mexico families received 1,379,709 dollars from death claim settlements in 1938, paid to 523 policy beneficiaries. Ordinary policies accounted for 1,300,077 dollars to 387 beneficiaries, with industrial policies totaling 33,484 dollars to 95 beneficiaries. The report notes average monthly family payments and highlights the roles of policy proceeds in supporting community welfare.
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New Mexico
Message of Life Insurance Committee
Joseph C. Behan
Gratitude Aid Plan Allows Early Work For Relief Client
In Beltrami county Minnesota a relief recipient secured permission to work six weeks in advance to gauge his needs for the upcoming summer. The direct relief program requires recipients to determine aid amounts after the month of receipt.
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Bemtdji,minn
Hecehkas Beltrami County
County Dedication Marks Steady Efforts and Self-Runding Summer
A man stated he had something in reserve and shortly afterward dedicated his work to the county. He secured a steady job and declared he would not need any help this summer.
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