Alamogordo Daily News from Alamogordo, New Mexico • Page 1

Jtero Co. (Clerk) lJan31 OLI 10 NTMIiUH Wilhelm Appointment As Postmaster Here Practically Assured ttuanrad Otsro County Aovsftlset 1. Alimoiorflo Cloudcrottor Aug. 1. 1922 i i vi.nif Mpvipn FEHllUAUY $2.00 PER YEAR The appointment of Chas.

F. Wil holm, manager of the Scipio Wilhelm Hanlware Store and Plumbing Shop a a postmaster for Alamogordo, i eeined praetieally assured VV'ednes- day when Congressman Albert Simms advised J. E. Gregg. chairman of the Republican Central Committee and F.

C. Holland, state committee man that he had recommended the ppointment of Mr. Wilhelm. Latei In the day a wire was received from Senator Cutting stating that ho would do all possible to hasten Mr. Wilhelm's confirmation.

The Postmaster General in turn, la to recommend the appointment t-i President Hoover whose signature on the appointive document makes it valid, only after confirmation by Senate. This routine action will have to be completed before the recess of Congress on March 1. If not taken before then the action wiil be deferred until the next session of ongress in December. The recommendation of Congress Simms came after the recomnn nda- tion of the Country Republican Ceti tral committee of Mr. Wilhelm.

May Change Location it is understood that besides the owners of the present location of the p. ist office, an El Paso man, that J. Meade has offered a bid to the department for a lease on his newly renovated building south of the Alamogordo hotel for postof lice quarters. Cady Postmaster Nine Years Mr. Cady, at present acting master has been postmaster for eight y.at and acting postmaster for tie p.i year.

Ho succeeded I.ucile Reilly, who was acting postmaster for five yeur but was never appoint as postmuster. At the time Miss O'Reilly was placed in charge of office there hud been quite a scrap for the plum, with I.eo Helsel, an attorney of only a short here as the candidate. The dome nats would not get behind him ami there was no postnuastei at all for a bout five years. At the end of the present contest at at least what apepars to be the nd Wilhelm Is victor over five othei candidates. However, all pro and onn relative to the it each candidate, no one can at i ly entire local public Wil helm undoubtedly can lutisfy a 1st proportion of the patrons of the office than any man in the commun has been a resident of Alaor do for about ten yaers and has i vchI two terms as chairman tin1 board of county commissioners.

He an ervice man, a Mason and a member of the Alamogordo Rotary club. Mr. Wilhelm i an unusually populai citizen and takes a great In teie in matters a public ml In the welfare of the cominunlt generally. Help For Farmers In Drouth Relief Funds F. T.

WEST WINS THE GOLF FLAG TOURNEY There was a battle royal fought on the placid greens of the Alamogordo golf course last Sunday. Maybe course was green for some as they nt and blue as they returned do change the aspects of things I Ask the scientist. Mr. F. T.

West walked off with the honors. John Holland and Itav Eaumstark struggled to a tie for sec- I ond division honors, and S. Strickland shtnwd. This is certainly fine weather for golling and the players are taking all the advantage of it that they can. Also, there is not her reason for all of this vigor and it is that there are 21 our numerous golfers over and Invade the Las Cruces sockers this coming Sunday.

There is an improvement pro- -iarn under way at the present as club is having 75 Chinese elms put out as it seems they are weary of trimming the present ones, a good as not only is that a beau if nl place to golf but the most ideal spot in tovin. They are carrying on this improvement plan into next too, when they expect to plant about 200 more trees. To aid in thl: yearly plan the club is establishing a tree nursery near the course. Heavy Snowfall In The Sacramento Mts. Unusually heavy snowfalls are reported practically all over Sacra- onto mountains this week, with Marcia holding the record, with np proximately five feet snow on the evel, according word reaching rere, Avery woods foreman for the Southwest Lumber rtatei that this is most snow at time he has at Marcia several years All of that now, however, did not fall at one time.

It has been accumulating dur- ng several snow sUirms. Cloudcroft reported a snowfall two feet on the level in one night this week. This abundance of precipitation not only assure excellent range nd forest In the Sacra- but will assure the feeding of springs for many months come. W. A.

GAGE REPORTS T1IE RANGES VERY FINE SOUTH Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Gage came In from their home at Pinon Tuesday night to look after business matters.

Mr. Gage states that his part the country has received a great deal moisture recently and in consequence the lange is about the best in 15 or 1 years. Mr. Gage states that the water tanks all have a good supply of water. and tht everything looks lovely for the gout raising industry except I the price mohair.

Mr. Gage is op timlstic that the depression tlie low point and that ditlons generally will begin to pi eve. lias con- im- M. E. MISSION SOC IETY SPONSORED SUCCESSFUL WASHINGTON TEA SATUROAY The members of the Ladies Mis- slonaIV Society of M.

E. church, spun stir cd a very successful Wash ington Ten at the home of Dr. and Mis. F. 11.

Evans last Saturday rnoon. Mrs. Loggulns was chairman of the committee in charge, Unifies over for after noon, Death C. M. Terry Sun.

Tularosa Six Chief Attractions of Alamogordo Hy. mug The Mexico Extension Ser vice i istlng farmers in in" to avail themselves of fund- pro by recent Federal diouth relief measure. County have been recommended in all nated counties in conformity to Federal regulations. This relief for help to farmers who suffered looses in the drouth, storm, hail stricken arias, the purchase of work stock, and fuel for tractors The money borrowed must be used for crop production. No amount has been set a -ide for any county or the state, but sufficient funds will available for relief the farmer has no other of financing No farmer cun borrow more than and limit are placed on the a mount allowable for different A note bearing interest and ma luring Nov.

SO, 1931, and covering amount of loan is by the applicant and a first mortgage all crops grown in 1M1 by farmer, i the government as security. Full including application blanks and other forms In gotten from local county agent oi members of the county drouth advisory committee. IN APPRECIATION OF THE WOMAN'S LUNCHEON her declared The Woman's Club of Alamogordo, entertained Clubs of the Fourth In trict with a delightful luncheon Friday, Feb. 20, the room of the Alamogordo Hotel. There was a large attendance.

Informal talks given by rep if of tf'li- ing of their Interests activities Mi K. C. Roliund, president of the Alamogordo club, presided with usual gracious manner, and a short business session after the clubs hud reported. The work of the committees, on Junioi Club, public welfare, and club buildings, was heard through chairmen of these and Mrs. Tom Charles, state president of the Federated Clubs, gave a talk on the endowment fund, to be used in financing Club meetings as well as for literature and material to clubs.

After adjournment, through the courtesy of Messrs Dowdle and Rob, itson, ladies ropsired to the A1 a men to Theatre where were by un illustrated given by Mr. P. A Smoll, tendent of the N. M. Hchool Blind, on the birds and flowers of New Mexico and Colorado.

Mr. h'moll has taken pains to make these slides used in his lectures and they ure interesting and instructive. This talk might well be iven to the adults und children of om entire community, and if a small were made, ALAMOGORDO WOMAN'S C'LUH The Woman's Club entertained at annual Day 'i id.iy having as guests at Ala- nogordo Hotel at one on. 55 members of the Carrizozo Voman's Club, 25 from Tularosa and from the Gleneoe Woman's lub. fifty Alamogordo women attend- isslstalng assisting as hostesses.

Mrs. F. C. Holland, president, presided, assisting as hostesses. and Mr.

Wernei spoke for Glencoe, Mrs. Paul Meyer for Carrizozo, nd Mis. C. R. Jefferis the Tul- club.

Mis. J. V. Tully. presi- nt of the Fourth District Federation, also was a from Glencoe.

I he crowning event of the day came the lecture on Nature Loro of the Rocky Mountain section, given by P. Smoll superintendent of N. M. foi the Blind, illustrated with MHUtiful slitles of flowers nd binls of Colorado and New Mex- eo these nature subjects being pho ogruphed by Mr. Smoll in tion wltii his work in National Park ter vice.

Mr. Smoll's program was in the Alamento thru he courtesy of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. P.

Robertson, ami Mr. Mrs. Geo. Dowdle, and the White Sands was a feature of the progrm, the theatre management. The meeting of the Ala Club will be an art program March with Mrs.

E. B. Lewis as Mrs. Clara Sauiaberry, Mis. A.

A. McNatt. Mrs. Frank Ben tt. and Mrs.

O. P. Robertson, as hostesses. Visitors ut Friday Luncheon of town visitors for Woman's Club Luncheon last Friday were: TULAROSA Mesdantes C. R.

Jei- S. Kirk. A P. Sitton. A.

Sitton. H. E. Whitacre. C.

A Wa miii C. Stephens, D. C. Simms. 1 H.

McNatt, lsiuglas, W. Clayton, MoH Burnes, W. Painter, P. W. Danielson, Prude, Slone, Rahilty, Miss Aline Ra- hiily, Paul L.

kinger. CARRIZOZO T. E. Arm Sam Allen Frunk Abel, Fred Boughner. Branum.

K. M. Bai S. B. Bos lion, Oscar Clouse, Miss lean Egbert, Mesdomts B.

French Gallacher, A. Haley, Hupparta, Khz. Oumin, J. L. R.

E. Lemon. Mcdlntock, Paul Mayer, P. ver. E.

Shafer, O. Snow. 11. stlmmel, W. w.

Walk (By Miss Mildred While yon uio reading exciting idventures in West, and tl at some day you, too, may take part in it, me tell you about a pictureaque town in part of Mexico: Alamogordo, ao-called for its num- crous, giant cottonwoods, is a thriv- Industrious at base majestic, rolling, mountains. It is modern and convenient ready transportation and communication. Besides its many, many at- ttactions, there are six outstanding, which would well worth any time The Sumls along horizon, the west of Alamogordo are the White The inviting, enchanting place frolic lovely and mysterious the moonlight und soothing day. The sumls beckon one to play rest. Mescolero Mescalero! The very word thiills It brings our mlnda a picture of colorful Indian tepees with wit spirals of curling lazily above them ana evapoiuting in hazy atmosphere.

dark skinned children plnyini about the yarti; the squaws, wrapped in brightly colored blankets, and bruves, sitting in sun possibly di earning past glory. The Summer On' On' More excitement! exotic, wild beauty! In midst of the assortid splendors ot Nature the summet resorts spring up! Tiny situated in fragrant amelling glens, in dainty lows, nestled among the waving grasses, the aspen and sighing pines. Mountains If there were no attractions than mountains near supply would be rich What could give one more content than a peaceful drive in nmun tains? What could be more exciting than scaling mighty walls attd earth? Those whu ad venture may Und plenty it in seek ing rumored, buried itidden in hills The Lincoln National Up the mountains and into the erts! What ecatucy wc as we en ter the cool, swaying world of moss and rich muffled our tread and a silence, that we scarcely break, prevailed. What is Life if cannot have some peace and quiet? The is Nature's salvation the rest-seaker. of death Terry lie which ro- esteomed The Saw Mills among the mountains and using our for food, me the grim saw mills chewing, gtimlmg cutting down the dignified ever- gi Here we ore brought back to the reality Ufa.

The giant machines. ami the latxirers. Yet. it is a day's entertainment watcli various processes goes through it is ready t.i lie loaded log train for Alamogoi- do. one might even take the ride witii the down through deep canyon mountains.

cioss plains a combination places interest, then into mogordo, a little place coin fort rest. to 1 1 M. Terry, of the U. S. Indian Service, died very smUienly Sunday ev- ning, Feb.

22. 1931, at 11 Jo. from an ncute'attack of henst tnmble. I'Nm eral services were conducted on nesday by Mix resident missionary nt Mescalero, with burial in old lllazer ceme t.ry a short frnin the cnlero Indian agency. Mr.

Terry is airvived by his Mrs. Mabel Terry, a daughter, Marjorie, and two ons. Lloyd H. and Merlin Terry. His were with him at the time his h.

Feeling a premonition Mr. that his remains binenth a telephone line, quest was complied with. was highly by all of Indian Set vice with whom he came in contact, md his loss Is keenly felt among Funeral flowers were eent as it tribute him from es from many ports the country where he is known, even coming from officials at Washington Members the telephone working him uct.si as pall hearers. M. Terry was botfl in in 1K79.

and tuid in U. S. Interior Impart in charge of telephtme con traction work on Indian Reservations fin the past thirteen years, hav- ng had 31 experience as tel- phone man. fie had been tn this ection for aiaiut six weeks, coming rebuild the Government line between Tularosa and Mescalero with which project he was actively engaged Up the day of his death. Ruidoso And Pecos Valley Scenery Used In The which was filmed last summer in the Pecos Valloy and on the Ruidoso under the title, Medicine will bo shown at the Alamento next Thursday, Friday and Saturday, cording to an announcement made this week by the management.

The film is being shown this week in Roswell and Artesla before Im audiences. Many eager talklo fans are reported to have been turned away at each performance in tlmse towns. While Tom Santschl, Is heralded in the lending role, the well-known New Mexico talkie artists are also prominent in the cast, Ted known better to his home town friends of Carrizozo and White Oaks as Wells, and Martha, his wife. has already made a name for himself in cinema as a western picture star; and his wife Is gaining piotnl- nee in as a Many the films of "The or "The Man." were made in and around Carlsbad, many of the being taken In Carlsbad Caverns, hundreds of feet under the surface. A number of showing westward journey of canvas caravans were taken on Ruidoso.

The story W'hlte Rene- concerns a man, played by Santsehi, who leaves his flirting wife to join the redskins, ami strikes ten in the hearts the of Ala Dixiana Stars Back With A New Laugh Riot At The Alamento Theatre For Radio L. I Sha P. A Hpencer, er. GLENCOE I. R.

Werner, Aust ry. master and just screamingly funny situations, 1 heturea farce, Line and Bert i and Robert at Ala- rnento Theatre Tuesday Wednesday, Is piece, starts with a roar in momentum. Which never iackens speed nor volume. The boys out us insurance sslMmen politely steal a whole butt in the affairs a beautiful girl. over hotel she has inherited.

fill it with society dow- a gets and their and then, pay publicity luings all the crooks in creation into the hotel, the plot gins in earnest Tlie girl's mother detests Wljeeler. plots, to marry so cun become giils father give bet to 1 crooks plot to slay heroes cop every thing for themselves. Dorothy her usual vivacious performance, Jobyna Howlami, tall comedienne of is a scream. PROMISE Geo. A.

Shipley while and Mrs from El Pa- Several miles forlorn motorist asked if he might oline to him TO l'AV reports an inter which occurred Shipley were ilrlv- 1 Tuestlsy evening- Valnmnt topped him and et enough of to Valmont. A ft reuuested amount had been from Shipley car, tiu gar what was) Mr Shipley that he at that without fund but that if he w.iuld tell him he might find him Alamogordo in would willingly nay for the gas on his arrival With tongue in hi cheek, Mr. Shipley described the hsaUon his tu-e Int.i betting Mrs Shipley a of would not receive for ga The morning. from his home in I.a Luz, Mr. Shipley wa again accosted for some gasoline, and was Ills highway acquaintance of the night before, ofleiing the old before his previous benefactor The beggar had wrong car we'll waj-'-r that he gasoline" from till promising to Coleman Flakes Fascinating In Highly Entertaining Talker by their that first ABOl THE BREEUE MILL The rumor that mill lure is to I moved Old Mexico, circulating locnlly for was runuir it I that Rreece.

had heard, when has past few tive manager fam "Raf best and ask- hers let and jiay. Hut is still niotoi- pi ohabiy SKM HI ID I.DI.It MEETING OF It HAZARD CONUERN J. V. J. E.

Fryer, and Tully. W. C. I TRAINO SCHOOL A BIG Nl ESS short which gineral sending individual lecture, su perla- for the The B. Y.

P. U's, of the local Rap tist Church have just the most uccessful Training School they have had. enrollment reached average for the five nights was 77. Five books were taught. Something like 65 or 70 people examinations and will get awuuls.

ltev. Elam, 15 U. Secretary New Mexico was present and a.sslst**d the local one. Much credit is due Miss Mau- nne Lewis, general director for.the ine way in which was con Cogtributed. meeting of the ftg- A uedsro Cortxarmtlon, one of the R.

Hazard Uu-orpoiations was held last and following Rowland llasard, A. Shipley, W. A. Hawkins. The officers me, Howland Hazard, and treasurer; Geo.

A Ship i ley, vice president and assistant retary, and W. A. Hawkins, secretory. ROOMS WANTED FOR TOI AM I -NT ON I LS I AN I Miss Itiggs. Rev.

MAR HI AG EH MeDONAI.P RIGGB Anna McDonald and Walter both Of curo, N. in marriage Feb, 19, 19.51, by R. ing. the proceeds ight be used to help with the myth ai club house planned hy the Golf and Women's Clubs. The Sands movie was also shown was greatly enjoyed.

The meeting was an entire success the distiict greatly iates the hospitality of the Alamogordo Woman's Club. A Out-of-town Correapondent. J1 lumbing Shop. Hupt Lesky stotes that more looms will needed for contestants in basketball tournament to held in Alamogordo next week than 11 pear to be available at the present time. Mr.

McLeskey etates he like information of any rooms that may be available to let night of Marcb 5, 6, and 7, also price per room per boy per night. Please Mr. McLeskey's office over the phone and him know at once. MACHIN leather and duek- lined I ow cost at VYJdfingerV JOHNSON VAIL Mrs Marie A. Johnson and U.

Vail, both of Roswell. N. united in marriage liy Rev. J. E.

bill pastor of tin- M. E. church, Feb. 20th. rogbrh hibtt marriage of Miss ers to Mr.

wus Sunday last at home parents, Mr Oliver, with Rev. Earl It. Keating Baptist pastor, officiating. The bride was reared from early in Alamogordo, and was graduate of the school with the class of 1930 The groom a traveling represen a tive of the Western nt ('o Wichita Falls, Texas. Ml and Mrs Hiett left Immediate following the ceremony for a motor tout of New Arizona, rex as and Colorado.

comprises Mr Hiatt's Ronald Coleman as that most all gentleman crooks, ties," at his advent in in a stiii uig photoplay on Alamento theatre Sunday Monday, Kuy Francis is lending lady in picture. The ly, is that tientan born bred, who adventure, found tlu- gift kin heart, mits ia-t robbery, tini mond bracelet, and to an upright and complications develop ids best friend bad check charge. To Raffles is pt ls.nt**«l the task of making bad check. last robbery is only soiut ion. If he fads, Railles knows that will forever hj i eedorn, his happiness, tin- gill loves everything.

Bui his friend is helpless. Raffles ii his last crimt. On the tin diing story that well burglary, Ruffles takes us thru the midnight excitement he and the capture, mystery of the fabulous necklace, a deeperaU thief Intent up on revenge this an even ad venture. Then there iS the gay iul swiil the stiver and crystal a dinner in greut the Melrose castle, the gar geou.sly throng at Em bossy ciub. lendon, and, in re of Engtand, a big nicket match, seen on the screen for first brief society burglar, gen robs for ing he of a dia ars at when in a Need a plumber': 7(i, Johns (9) of the Mrs.

F. high of pprratched Wednesday by a News ntatlve. Mr. Breece states hat the rumor la groundless. When the prospects p.ntng up cutting operations in Mescalero which has be the are quietness The 15i hi extendon de itiil that a great time would probably necessity.

of tinde for Kon the mill Mr. Breei i tint the prospects at present ssl, to (he the lumber market, ompeny Has i (,11 if for the beginning of opera ons until I. but Indian eivlre officials in Die forestry part ment or extension grunted, in the present time planing mill Is tunning almost to cs with a varying of from mi io ii concentrating on the nuinufacture of box shook and on a I ix patented by Hi Co. rurnufact ure of boxes is in prepara for large of lettuce which Don to 1 till hall of FlIIST BAPTIST nil-MiII xpeeted in Texas this year, and foi in tomato and harvest Arizona ami California. Some Imx and elating iul I till being shipped to manufacturers In Michigan and nail and theii branchas Mr.

says. Special for making patented is expect here within two or At time, bus on hand stisk of building material and the box wtory. is fait bulging with boxes for use. Mi Breece expressed great that rumors that is going to tart became circulated, as i callees a great intlux of unemploy usually wKh fami lies, Alamogordo. In case of the beginning of any operations, great abundance of lalim without any coming lUtHide, Mr Breece indicated.

9 45. Mr. Mobley Maui 7 30. 00 Ijitest Improved high power spraying equipment. Custom spraying at reasonable rates.

Casteldine, I.uz, N. M. Sunday a place overybody. Moi ning message. 30.

Miss Lewis, direct ni. Kvcning message. l'rayer nieetin, mgid, Choir proctlce niglit, Women's Missionary lety Thursday afternoon 2 30. a Friday afternoon flunbeams flaturdny afternoon 2 3b A frieadly cburch where welcotne. EAR1.

KEATJNO, l'ustor l.EADING HKHT THF ALAM0G0KD0 MOTEL Opposite Court Ilouse Hcaley sud limas AU OulsiUe Rooins the to ai regret ALAMOGORDO WINS FROM CAPITAN Frulny night husky mountaineers from Ca pitan i-aino here with hlond in their and the .1 mnking it a win over Mamo teams, and thereby making a lean sweep their four game oh, but were turned back by practically same that they beat Alamo up there. The girls winning by 18 to lfi ami luiys 19 to 17 fur Mamo, making it an even break. At the first quarter Intermission the Alamo girls had the score by oinking four fouls count. The locals I themselves in the running making a percentage shots count. Foi awhile during the first half it eemed that Capitan had the game in hand with their centers and R.iwnrds keeping ball in their of the court most of the but during the last half of the gama home girls sturtixl a rally that carried them a lead that they gained just in time to win The Game The Boys' started off like a game and really was to the throughout the quarter when the hUmmI I to 1.

As the second quarter opened sank a pretty one to for a matter of secomls until Capitan tIk-iii and then Alamo took the leaii by one point never lust it. At half the was 12 to 8 in fav- of Alamo ami then Capitan 11 i rallied near the last of the game and regular time in at 17 to 17, but in Die overtime period the visiting crew 1 by two when Alamo scored only basket of the period. What this Capitan could done to the home team if they been able to lilt free shots? htitl chances at some twenty failed to make half of them in close games rUlay night it might a ideu if everyone does his in down fouls as in that game Capitan had enough ehances to win without any trouble at all bad they boon able lilt basket. The referee was very competent is be congratulated njee game that called witli lault being laid on his 11 hard job for any person to a hy himself ami it is hod idea as it a chance to In a few dirty licks while the referee turned. What anyone, even the playei does It.

derive any from Maybe they think but it re- Huiii. t.i s.cn Die Hist time when. Its bad practice, makes bad feelings between most Important all pluyer that away It try again making it doubly iduced In the opposing team- I Dial it' the no us back is Idea an nd thereby UH it is re- tiiri team, and Taylor wlui haa referood a games in is handle Die dt riet na ment hclp uf thal is tu pick to help lt rstissl tu ic. As wbei her toui nnment will heg in there been nothmg lt will a plan msofar uh Kains to thuisday night unyhow tluy couiu least piay a pari of the sind nigiit and tot tour- one is not to do and first make It FKENBYTERIAN III Ht II ii ual hour hour we will congregational of the most meetings gubbatb ebool At 11 00 bave annual meeting, whb'h ls oru iuipoi timi of all ha ve. shouhl bave a full of all who Hit- accustomed to worship with us.

Rcpi.lts will iia 1 1 ments our work. and of the ebureh gabbaih mdiool to be Tfic siihject of 7 30 vening scrmon will Collie ollt tO this e. CALVIN A DUNCAN. Pastor does it tends to maiie in all ll Bros. 9x12, $645 11 11 The basketball between Alamo and Indians a rough arut tumble affair thal did do the Ue all tea many good, and bu tiuve hurt Diem.

For a practice just before the tournament ran never be anything gained in playing lougli games fm imt only endanger players but It muke them loosen up their fouling wiDi Du- dohk? ,11 lie can to stop it. Alamo used second team a great part of Dm game and could have won handily liad they started the squad. This last heavy snow has undoubt- dly tiuit some of small schools entered in the tournament here as It will hamper their practice sessions If not Stop them altogether. 1 he Hondo team that is fairly strong had a nice ten-inch snow to play tn Dm (list of thiij week, und probably had quite a lot more than that. But maybe they the rest.