Thorson to leave Roswell scouting post for Texas work
P V Thorson announces departure from the Sam Houston Boy Scout Council in Roswell after nearly a decade of service. A committee selects a new local executive, with Earl McClure filling the role temporarily. Council enrollment rose from 654 Scouts and 100 Cubs to 1420 and 468 respectively. Finance drive planned for early November. James M. Murray of Hobbs presides. Thorson and family will move to Houston by November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. N. Pope
Roswell
C. C. Cagle
Clovis
H. S. Stout
Artesia
Earl McClure
Dallas
McClure
Thorson
Sam Houston Boy Scout Council
Southwest
New Mexico
Stephen
Houston
James M. Murray
Hobbs
Pecos flood study spurs push for major watershed relief
In a letter from Carl A. Hatch to officials, urgency grows to include Pecos River damages in a broad flood control plan. Engineers indicate a need for a comprehensive, financially justified appropriation for the entire watershed, with Roswell reporting possible interim work but favoring a full report. Claude Simpson heads to Albuquerque for Mountain States Association meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomason
War Department
Pecos
Hewitt
Scott
Galveston
New Mexico
Pecos River
Roswell
Board of Engineers For
Congress
Carl A. Hatch
Mrs. E. B. Downing Heads Newcomers Club Forward
Mrs. E B Downing was elected president of the Newcomers Club with Dale Flippo as vice president and H R Bissell as secretary and treasurer. The club met at the Womans Club with hostesses and committee members present. The next meeting is set for Friday November 7 with hostesses listed. Also noted are travels of Florence McKnight visiting Roswell and the Cole couple traveling to Gallup for the I O O F Grand Lodge meeting next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcomers Club
Womans Club
Donald Gillespie
J. E. Johns
W. N. Worthington
Paul Schultz
Myra M. Spencer
T. H. Boswell
E. B. Downing
Dale Flippo
H. R. Bissell
Roswell Men To Speak At Hagerman Meeting
A. B. Cotton and W. C. Taylor will address Hagerman Business Men's Club on Defense Savings Bonds and Stamps Tuesday night. B. B. Ginsberg, committee chairman, announced the promotion for Dexter Hagerman Lake Arthur and surrounding area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Cotton
W. C. Taylor
Defense
Hagerman Business Men’s’ Club
B. B. Ginsberg
Dexter
Hagerman
Lake Arthur
Navy captures Gestapo agent and two Norwegians in Greenland operation
A U S Navy statement describes intercepting a German directed radio party that landed a Gestapo agent and two Norwegians to operate a weather and military information station for German bases or submarines. The trio and other crew were taken aboard a Norwegian ship and await examination in an American port. The incident marks the first custody of German personnel by U S forces and underscores Greenland's strategic role in hemisphere defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gestapo
North Atlantic
Navy
Norway
United States
Greenland
Britain
Iceland
America
Sessa
Pink Star
U. S. S. Greer
East Grand Plains Girl Turns Poetess
A reader requested publication of Zelda Bradley's poetry from East Grand Plains. The piece narrates a young girl's spiritual journey from life’s fork to heaven, through devilish temptation, confession, and faith, ending with eternal life in Jesus' embrace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Grand Plains
Zelda Bradley
Heaven
Saint Peter
Regional Chamber Secretaries Convene Across Four States
Leaders from Wyoming Colorado Utah New Mexico and Arizona meet to discuss regional commerce strategies. Officials aim to streamline chamber operations coordinate events and bolster business ties across the four-state area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ganization of Chamber of Commerce
Wyoming
Colorado
Utah
New Mexico
Arizona
Roswell Chamber Rep Attends National Defense Meeting
Paul Wilmot represented the Roswell Chamber of Commerce at an Albuquerque gathering sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce of the United States. The discussions focused on national emergency and how communities can aid in the defense effort. Roger Miller of Dallas led the meeting as Southwest District manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Wilmot
Co. OF
Roswell
Parachute Jumpers Face Risks From High Altitude Feats
A professional parachutist risks severe injury when making repeated high altitude jumps. Medical experts warn that frequent exposure to extreme drops can cause tissue and organ strain, potentially leading to long term health issues.
Promotions at N M M I Regiment of Cadets
The institute announces promotions in the N M M I regiment of cadets. Captains include Puffer J R staff King W P staff Harter A F staff Lewis H W staff Morrill Leeo Le Ue. First Lieutenants include Boynton R C Carter G Co staff Rushmore F P To Tr D. Second Lieutenants Reed R K To Tr D McNatt R L To Tr B Binatt 2 4 to Fr. Sergeants and corporals listed with names.
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Puffer
J. R
King
W. P
Harter
A. F
Lewis H. W
Morrill
Leeo le Ue
Boynton
R. C
Carter
G. Co
Rushmore
F. P
Reed
R. K
McNatt
R. L
Binatt
Baird
J. A
Bigelow
H. L
Davidson
P. B
Evans
A. M
Grimmett
R. S
Bell
P. G
Lobit
J. C
Minton
H. M
Bayer
L. F
Dickinson
F. L
Powell
Bennett
R. M
Lusk
L. K
Dillman
G. P
Berry
H. C
Moses
T. L
Slaughter
G. M
Smith
H F Carpenter's Duroc Jersey Hogs Win Many Awards
Information delayed shows H F Carpenter's Duroc Jersey hogs at the New Mexico State Fair in Albuquerque capturing top premiums. Prizes included Grand Champion boars and sows in multiple age classes, plus first and second premiums for various combinations and weights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Carpenter
Duroc Jersey Hogs
Albuquerque
Barrows
Carpenter
Building Permits for 3-Room Frame House in Edna
Edna Page Doughtie files a permit for construction of a 3-room frame stucco house at 409 East Forest, with project value listed at $1500. The notice records the authorization and location for the residential building project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Page Doughtie
East Forest
Breeder Brings Fine Hogs to Pecos Valley
A breeder from the United States introduces his fine thoroughbred hogs to the Pecos Valley. He acquired his stock from leading Durec breeders nationwide and now showcases high grade hogs in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Pecos Valley
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Irby Dyer
Monahans
Texas
Bob Morley
Morley
Fred Morley
Selective Service
New Mexico Military Institute
Las Cruces
Austin
P. V. Thorson
Broadloom
Oakcrest
Axminster
Montgomery Ward
2Nd
Main
Army Engineers
Florence McKnight
R. L. Cole
Gallup
I. O. O. F. Grand Lodge
Platt Drug Store
N. Main
U. S. Navy
Hell
Jesus
Valley of Death
Ray Arnold
Allan Haggard
G. E. Richardson
Jake Hinch
North Richardson
The
Maurice Drake
Prances Hoeglin
Carlsbad
Grady Luck
Virginia Vaughn
Thomas W. Watts
Mennie Taylor
Hazel Linard
Chiropodist
West 4Th Street
Joyce
Califor
Uckler
Lakehurst
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