Centro Médico de Chihuahua and Dr. Calvete, Medical Director at the Avalos Smelter

Below is an obituary for Dr. Ricardo Calvete Palau which appeared in the July 23, 1960 El Paso Herald Post.
Also, a February 5, 1949 article from El Pueblo about the opening of Centro Médico de Chihuahua. Many doctors, including Dr. Calvete, and dignitaries from Chihuahua and Mexico City are mentioned. I’m including the article [...]

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Iglesia de San José Obrero at the Avalos Smelter

Elena Navarro writes, “Iglesia de San José Obrero whose construction was supervised and built by my father: Ing. Emilio Navarro A.
and where we attended Mass and other religious services. The church is still standing. I’m not sure about the history of the church, but I’m sure there should be a story behind it. [...]

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ASARCO Employees at Avalos Chihuahua Smelter

This photo courtesy of my aunt, Catina Wilson Shupe and Coky Zangwill Bohanon, shows some of the employees at the Avalos Smelter. From left to right: Pancho Bremer, Jr., Bob Harbin, George Zangwill, Bob McDonald, Andy Bradford, Rafael Gutierrez. Second row left to right: Mike Young, Pancho Bremer, Sr., Art Collins, Angel Alvarado. Back [...]

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Friends

Thanks to my Aunt Catina for this photo of friends who lived in Avalos. My aunt says she can identify Lola Bradford, Mr. and Mrs. Santa Cruz and Mr. Navarro. Off to check with my mom now…

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