Local labor recruiters mobilize for Dupont plant workers in Carlsbad
Captain Molinari and Mr Horner led efforts to enroll skilled and unskilled labor from Eddy and surrounding counties for a Nashville munition plant. Eddy County quota stands at twenty six, with focus on workers needed for cotton picking season later. Some enrolled through the Public Service Reserve, others recruited at the Lick the Kaiser Club room. Workers depart Carlsbad Saturday night under W D P Mellens supervision. A separate note describes a surprise shower for Miss Roberta Breeding hosted by friends, with gifts and social hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Melinari
United States Pubiic Reserve
New Mexico Council of Defense
I. C. Horner
Chaves
de Haea
Eddy
Lea
Roosevelt
Curry
Carlsbad
Dupont
Nashville
Tenn
Eddy County
Horner
Roswell
Council of Defense
Public Service Reserve
Lick the Kaiser Club
Molinari
Portales
Airdome
Artesia
Car Ixbad
Roberta Breeding
Claude Farris
Donna Ferguson
Naomim Wallie
Miss Breeding
Edison
Catherine
Matilda Gerlach
Lucille McKneeley
Hattie and
Elizabeth Baker
Nell Atkins
Thelia Toffel
Florence Hreeding
Donna Fer Naomi
Wallie Mendumes F Weeks
Annie Moore
Ude Farris
Holly Benson
Red Cross Worker Mary Johnson Returns to Teaching at Camp Cody
Miss Mary Isabel Johnson, who helped at Camp Cody New Mexico, returns to teaching after six weeks of Red Cross work. She hosted the Red Cross house and praises the effort as beautiful and a fine opportunity for women. Johnson notes workers mostly pay their own expenses and mentions the Junior Red Cross fan for soldiers, purchased by over a thousand children in Salida Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Isabel Johnson
Red Cross
Camp Cody
New Mexico
Ms Johnson
Red Cross House
Junior
Salida
Colorado
Strayed Horses Reported, Montgomery Returns Safe
Two horses described as about 16 hands high are missing. One is a bay branded with a small X on the left neck, the other has a 30 on the flank. Report any information to this office. Word also notes Alvin Montgomery has arrived safely overseas.
Visit to Montgomery Store Sited in Sen Jove
Mr and Mrs Fred Martin of Lubbock Texas are visiting Mrs Martin and Mr Montgomery at the Montgomery store in Sen Jove. The trip highlights a social call between families with local ties and a pleasant seasonal pause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Fred Martin
Lubbock, Texas
Knit‑A‑Sock Drive Under Way at Red Cross Rooms
Red Cross supervision asks knitters with unfinished yarn items to return or finish them. So far 778 parts shipped, 69 pairs short of goal. government wool commandeering comments dampened effort but work continues. Bring unfinished articles to rooms. once enough are collected they will be sent for shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Thas
Duty to Buy War Savings Stamps Urged
A wartime appeal urges citizens to purchase War Savings Stamps to support national defense. The notice stresses civic duty and urges immediate action through local post offices and banks.
What The Packers Do For You The Packers Deliver Fresh Meat
The article explains how packers source meat from stock raisers dress and cool it then ship it in refrigerated cars to distribution points and retailers for delivery to consumers within about two weeks. It highlights their role in making meat available nationwide and fresh at the consumer’s hands.
Weekend Trip to Las Vegas and Corsicana News
Mit Zade Mudxett heads to Las Vegas to attend State Normal this Winter, planning a stop at her sister Mrs Henry Sehoarge in Belen. Mrs Wm Bloxom and husband honeymooning in Texas are detained in Corsicana due to Mrs Bloxom's illness and possible surgery. Inquiries welcome for sale items including a mule herd, plow, wagon, and Sudan bay horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mit Zade Mudxett
Las Vegas
State Normal School
Henry Sehoarge
Belen
Wm. Bloxom
Texas
Corsicana
Bloxom
Olive Courtney
Miss Jane Kindel Becomes Hello Girl at Local Phone Office
Miss Jane Kindel is named one of the hello girls at the local telephone office, replacing Mixe Boyd who leaves for business college in Tyler Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mine V. Boyd
Texas
Tyler
Tex
Jane Kindel
Mixe Boyd
Business College
Chocolate Shop Candies FO SALE Two gentle ponies
Notice advertises two gentle ponies for sale by R. B. Dick through T. J. Red Smith. The ponies are suitable for family use or school children and come with standard size 8-2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chocolate Shop Candies
R. B. Dick
T. J
Red) Smith
Room for Rent Nicely Furnished Front Room
Nicely furnished front room available for rent with close-in location. Option to board if desired.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Majestic Ranges
Charter Oak Stores
Weber
Deering
John Deere Plow’ Co
Pratt - Smith
Hlabor
Alvin Montgomery
The
Packers
America
Swift & Company
U.S. A
Sal
Sudan Bay
C. H. Hotchkiss
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!