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(HM.) Prily Itowt, WedMsdwy, Psc. 7,1977 Wailing Wall (Continued from Page 1) expressed a big thank to Roger Simmons, who used his shining to travel to where Santa was, pick him and his bag of candy canes up, and bring him to meet the crowd of boys and girls eagerly awaiting Santa's arrival on the parking lot of the Murray Morgan State Building. Because of his tight schedule, Simmons could not wait while Santa was visiting with the people attending the ACS benefit concert inside the City gym, so Santa had to go on to his next stop by airplane. At last report, the concert took in $700. board of directors of Zia Therapy Center has been postponed from Dec.

8 until Dec. 19, when it will be held at Cafeteria, beginning at 11:30 a.m., Glenn C. Agnew, president of the board, announced today. Election of new officers will be a highlight of the agenda. Anniversary Holy Temple Church of God and Christ will be observing the anniversary today and Dec.

8 and 9. Speakers from throughout the community will be speaking each of the three nights, at 7:30 p.m. On Dec. 11, guest speaker will be Supt. C.

Bell of Cruces, who will talk at 3 p.m. The church is locrted at Second and Virginia. Road blocks White Sands Missile Range has announced road blocks Thursday for 7:25 a.m. on Highway 54 at Newman and Orogrande, and at east of the White Sands Missile Range access road and west of White Sands National Monument headquarters on Highway 70. Red Cross call Just a reminder that the Red Cross chapter meeting will be held on Thursday evening, Dec.

8, at the new office location at 918 Hawaii Ave. at 7:30 p.m. All members are urged to attend and board members and advisory council members are reminded to bring their lists for the disaster plan. Class change The Recreation Wednesday tap and ballet classes will be moved back 20 minutes. The first class, for will begin at 3:30 p.m.

and finish at 4:30 p.m. The second class, for 5-7-year-olds, will start at 4:30 and end at 5:30 p.m. Donna Worley is the instructor, and new members always are welcome. Tularosa board chooses Montoya (Continued from Page 1) William Slade told the special school board meeting Tuesday evening. Bobby Montoya was appointed to the school board to replace Alfonso Aguilar and will serve until the next election, in February 1979.

The fine arts building at the high school will hold a formal opening next Monday. Dec. 12, at 7:30 p.m. A special Christmas music program will be presented by the high school and junior high school bands. After a brief ceremony by the board, the building will be turned over to Principal Mike Dorame.

Three teachers were hired for the Bent-Mescalero school Sandra Grijalva, Title VII bilingual program; Jean Grone, Title I reading; and Linda Tierney, kindergarten. New music man named on hill (Continued from Page 1) local board members included one on reading, student rights and responsibilities, civil rights, tenure and one that discussed the new testing program and an annotated diploma. In other business, the board approved the next meeting date of Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. The annual Christmas program will be held on the regular board meeting night.

Enrollment for the high school has increased and has reached a total of 180 students. This is an increase of three students since the Nov. 15 board meeting. The elementary school has a total of 135. All of the members Mitchell, Bob Rodolph, Bill Mershon, Frank Hegwer and Tommie Herrell were present for the meeting.

Everett Banister, high school principal; James Johnson, elementary principal; Judy Warren, board secretary; and Jones also attended. Purse missing Jesusita Pena, who lives on Santa Fe Street in Tularosa and whose phone number is 585-2208, is appealing for help in possibly locating her purse containing valuable papers which has been missing since last Friday night when it disappeared from her car in the garage at her home. The purse contained a considerable sum of money, but she is more interested in the papers the purse contained. If anyone has knowledge of the whereabouts. of tlie purse, she would be most appreciative and grateful if they would call her.

Meet delayed The regular annual meeting of the Wounded youth's condition stable (Continued from Page 1) key in the lock and a 20-gauge shotgun was found on the floor of the garage. The gun had been loaded with one shell, they said. A box of shells was found in the open drawer of the gun cabinet and police said it also was open. Doctors in the emergency room at GCMH said the boy had suffered a serious wound but was doing well and they expected he would be out of the hospital in a week. STOUDT DECISION UPHELD SANTA FE (AP) The New Mexico Supreme Court upheld today an earlier Appeals Court decision reinstating a Taos teacher who was fired for being pregnant and unwed.

The high court ruled for Ms. Stoudt on the basis of her teaching and the undisputed fact that five other unwed mothers were employed as teachers in the Taos schools. Bond is granted on murder charge (Continued from Page 1) Rudolpho Cadena, charged with first degree murder in connection with the shooting death of Charles Wayne Milladge, who died Nov. 9, apparently from a bullet from a weapon. Mrs.

attorney said the woman had made arrangements to begin working in Alamogordo and that the two of her five children who had been living with her and her second husband, Caldiron, had gone to live with their natural father. Sandenaw listed as conditions of Mrs. bond that she not leave the 12th Judicial District without the permission of the court, tliat she call the adult probation office daily (Monday through Friday) and her attorney weekly. Hoover picked Oswald early as assassin WASHINGTON (AP) Just two hours after John F. Kennedy was killed, FBI Director J.

Edgar Hoover had concluded that Lee Harvey Oswald was the assassin and that Oswald was a minded the category of a according to FBI files released today. called the attorney general at his home and told him I thought we had the man who killed the President down in Hoover wrote at 4 p.m. on Nov. 22, 1963, as Kennedy lay dead in a Dallas hospital. memos relating a minute-by-minute account of his actions following the assassination were part of 40,001 pages of files made public by the FBI as it opens its full records on the investigation of the assassination.

The files, weighing about a half ton, were rich with the details of tragedy and drama as scores of citizens told the FBI of their sorrow and their suspicions and in some cases, their hatred of the Kennedy family. But the material provided no immediate or astounding new insight about the mysteries still lingering from the assassination. Nor did it immediately resolve the arguments about the various conspiracy theories proposed bv some students of the case Accident on 70 brings citation for improper passing Three vehicles, two of which were pulling trailers, were involved in an accident on U.S. 70. Walter B.

Blackwell of. Anthony pulling a trailer attempted to pass a vehicle driven by Johnny Harris of Alamogordo who also was pulling a trailer, westbound on U.S. 70, Blackwell swerved back into the right lane in front of Harris to avoid an eastbound vehicle and struck the Harris vehicle, causing damage to the trailer and to the Harris truck. Harris applied his brakes and jackknifed in the roadway, coming to rest on the roadway. A third vehicle, driven by Alma Blackwell of Anthony, swerved off the roadway on the right side to avoid the Harris truck and struck an embankment on the right side of the roadway.

Walter Blackwell was cited for improper passing. Experts still studying wells (Continued from Page 1) trated, EIA geo-hydrologist Bruce such a condition the right Gallaher told him might be possible For now, the EIA is working on obtaining equipment to retrieve another sample from the well. Krehoff said he also might examine other wells in the same area, drilled to the same depth, and check tlie sulfate levels in them. He said if those samples showed similarly high sulfates he would advise the city against test-pumping, while if the levels were low, he would recommend they make the investment in "setting and the well. Public Record DPS Reports Robert L.

Houston, 28, 2118 Florida, Northside Trailer Court, charged with I)WI. Michael Furphy, 22, 1312 Eighth Street, charged with failure to appear. Fortino Alvarez, 50, 803 Fourth Street, charged with shoplifting. Edward Berkler, 1403 Jefferson, reported the right rear glass window was broken out on his camper, costing $50. Dorothy Conway, who is in the process of moving from 2352 Apache Lane to 2801 Pontiac, reported several pieces of jewelry missing from tlie Apache Lane residence.

Items listed as missing were a diamond solitaire, three-quarter karat emerald cut, and two wedding bands with prong settings valued at $1,500, a gold Naval Academy miniature ring with turquoise setting valued at $50, a gold chain with a round gold medallion with inlaid pearl and small matching bracelet valued at $300, a solid silver bracelet valued at $100; total value of jewelry $1,950. Hattie Shirley of the Cafe reported that $410 was taken from her purse which was kept behind the counter, under the cash register. Taken were thirteen $20 bills and fifteen $10 bills. Robert Devillez, 2304 Apache I.ane, reported his eight-track tape deck and nine eight-track tapes missing from his vehicle while it was parked in the driveway. The tape deck was valued at $90 and the tapes at $50.

DPS Accident Reports Elizabeth Stevens, 403 Sunglow, was traveling east on First Street on the inside lane, when Rosanna Rodriquez, 516 Canyon Road, was attempting to execute a left turn from Canyon Road to travel west on First Street and was unable to see the Stevens vehicle due to a school bus turning south onto Canyon Road from First Street, and struck the Stevens car; she was cited for failure to yield and license required. David Joseph Schuster, 406 Spruce, was cited for failure to yield right of way when he attempted to gain entrance to the flow of traffic on U.S. 54 and struck a vehicle driven by Ward H. Bower of Boles Acres. A hit-and-run accident occurred on White Sands Blvd.

William Wade, 2200 North Florida, was traveling south on South White Sands and was attempting to make a left turn when an unknown vehicle hit him from behind and left the scene; heavy damage was inflicted to the Wade vehicle. An accident occurred at the high school parking lot between vehicles driven by Brian M. Nelson, 1109 Michigan and Esther M. Hardee of 1811 Juniper Nelson was cited for careless driving. Magistrate Court Judge Henry Prelo Toiiuny Lott, 48, Miami, pleaded guilty, log book violation, speeding, no dnvei license, sentenced to 10 days, which was suspended, fined $50, $25, $15 and $10 court costs.

Paul A. l.apidus, 33, Marina Del Rey, pleaded guilty, speeding, fined $15 and $10 court costs. Dickie E. Carden, 38, West Memphis, pleaded guilty, speeding, fined $10 and $10 court costs. David N.

Garnard, 1304 Ridgecrest, pleaded guilty, defective equipment, fined $10, which was suspended and $10 court costs. Judge Robert Bradley Ronald D. Holmes, 41, Artesia, pleaded guilty, false statement to secure a resident (game and fish) license, fined $290 and $10 court costs. Patricia M. Harrington, 41, 602 Montlake, pleaded guilty, speeding fined $5 and $10 court costs.

A charge of no license was dismissed. Markets NEW YORK (AP) The stock market was mixed today, steadying after sharp selloff. The Dow Jones average of 30 industrials, off 14.12 on Tuesday for its biggest drop in more than four months, had recovered 1.30 to 808.21 by noontime today. But losers held a 4-3 lead over gainers among New York Stock Exchange-listed issues. Analysts said blue chip stocks in the Dow attracted some support with the average near the 800 point from which it railed twice previously this fall.

Thomas J. Heyward, 28, HAFB, had charges of failure to remit on a penalty assessment on a citation of speeding dismissed. Heber J. Eskue, 38, Artesia, pleaded guilty, careless driving, log book violation, renewal of registration, fined $100, $25, $10 and $10 court costs. Arthur Rodriguez grads basic school Marine Second Lieutenant Arthur M.

Rodriguez, son of Mrs. Mary Montenegro of Box 1772, Alamogordo, was graduated from The Basic School. The Basic School is located at the Marine Corps Development and Education Command in Quantico, Va. It is designed to prepare newly- commissioned officers for assignment to the Fleet Marine Force and emphasizes the duties and responsibilities of a rifle platoon commander. The training included instruction on land navigation, marksmanship, tactics, military law, personnel administration, Marine Corps history and traditions, communications and the techniques of military instruction.

During tlie 26-week course, leadership by example and teamwork were stressed and the students participated in a demanding physical conditioning program. A 1977 graduate of New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, with a Bachelor of Business Administration, he joined the Marine Corps in May 1977. Seniors will elect Friday Members of the Alamogordo Senior Citizens met in their regular Friday afternoon session at the VFW Hall for games, visiting and refreshments. At the session on Friday, Dec. 9, election of officers for the coming year is planned.

On hand for session were Ralph Bremer, Joe Flory, Faye Flory, Ima Sheppard, Mary Cady, Ruth Fritz, Claude Stone, Lillie Stone, lx)rene Tipton, Proctor Smith, Evelyn Smith, Elsie Mahoney, Julia Milhof, Edna Hendrix, Alain Steele, Mary Weaver, Tom Hughey, Molly Burnside, Myrtle Crane, Edna Chalk, Pearl Baird, Florence Pruett. Ethel Hill, Elisha Rawles, Jane I.ane, Gladys Batte, Lucille Sanders, Jim Sanders, W. F. Robertson, Ruby Gilbert, Gordon Helfrich, June Windsor, J. W.

Windsor, L. V. Neff, Millie Marsano, Olga Weipert, Della Gillen, Gertrude Seegmiller, Virginia Forsberg, Paul Forsberg, Nora Koenig, Arta Cady, Grace Lemons and Ruth Sandstedt. Woodruff is acquitted on weed charge A man charged with distribution of marijuana was found innocent by an Otero county jury after it deliberated for nearly six hours yesterday. Teddy E.

Woodruff, accused of selling two small bags of marijuana to an undercover narcotics agent for $20 Nov. 26, 1976, took the stand in his own defense yesterday at the trial which went to the jury at The jury was selected Tuesday morning and was composed of five men and seven women. The undercover narcotics officer, Paul Weber, testified Tuesday morning that he bought the marijuana from Woodruff at a house on Stanford Ave. at about 3:30 p.m. Nov.

26,1976. Weber worked for the Department of Public Safety for five months as an undercover officer. He now lives in El Paso where he is a patrolman. lUocpttoifiM Admissions Willie Scott Lydia Hill Mamie Greisen Ruby Bear Mable LaNoue Alpa Hickman Dismissals Johnny Stambrough Jeremy Sedillo Paula Gamboa Nora Foltez SSgt. Eric Hanlon grads TAC school Staff Sergeant Eric Hanlon, son of Mr.

and Mrs. John Hanlon of 3301 Emmans Zion, 111., has graduated from the Tactical Air Command Noncommissioned Officer Leadership School at Cannon AFB.N.M. The sergeant, who was trained in military management and supervision, is a maintenance management technician at Cannon. Sergeant Hanlon is a 1965 graduate of Zion Benton Township High School. His wife, Elizabeth, is the daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. John Russell of 1402 Jefferson Ave. Alamogordo. CORRECTION On the AUTO EXCHANGE ad of Dec. we ran an ad stating AUTO EXCHANGE was open for business.

This was in error. AUTO EXCHANGE is NOT open for business. The ad should have said "It's coming Opening soon." We apologize for any and all inconvenience we have caused. SHIP YOUR CHRISTMAS PACKAGES BY BUS! Roosevelt cotton yield excellent PORT ALES (AP) several years of decline and what was described as almost a total failure last year, the 1977 cotton yield in Roosevelt County is excellent. lAithur Thomas, a veteran cotton ginner, termed it an is a maximum yield he said.

Cotton gmners said tlie crop was unexpected because of the dry weather during the growing season, but most non- lrrigated cotton matured and is making profitable yields. Weather was described as perfect for cotton harvesting, and ginning is expected to be completed by mid-December. HE1JP REQUESTED ALBUQUERQUE (AP) Sen. Pete Domenici, and state Attorney General Toney Anaya called for a greater commitment by the federal government to help stop drug smuggling. Domenici said he has directed his staff to consider legislation that would consolidate efforts by the Customs Service, Drug Enforcement Administration and Immigration and Naturalization Service to stop tlie import of illegal drugs.

Anaya said the White House should set up a task force out of the three agencies to combat smuggling. Get them there on time. go like people on frequent dally sched- ulet. Delivery to destination stations within hours of actual driving time. Free Insurance up to $50.00 valuations (small charge for additional valuation up to Size limitations: Not over 100 lbs.

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