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Newspaper
Hobbs News
Location
Hobbs, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1935
Page
3
The state announces an $8.56 per capita school allotment for 1934 despite a larger census of 158 216 children. Total apportionment rises to 1 364 720 from 1 268 773 despite 31 cent per capita increase. Lea county receives 18 400 in allocation.
Mrs J L Burke Jr entertained the Modern Mrs Bridge Club with three tables of contract Thursday afternoon. A chicken salad plate was served. High score went to A H Estes with Pete Hooper taking the consolation prize. Burke plans a handkerchief surprise before leaving. Glenn Bish and son visited Carlsbad. T M Fly and Fred Langever family joined for Carlsbad Caverns excursion.
Mrs Pete Hooper moving to Monument was guest of honor at a Saturday afternoon party hosted by the Modern Mrs Bridge Club at Mrs Clayton White's home. A gift from the club and friends went to Mrs Hooper, with prizes to Mrs Hooper and Mrs Wood. Lonnie Gray Heard of Hobbs will receive the kindergarten primary diploma at the July 31 summer commencement at New Mexico State Teachers College Silver City. Dean Milton from New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic s will give the commencement address.
Miss Georgia VanBibber and O. B. Jones spent Sunday at Wink and Odessa. Ray Pangburn is in the Lubbock hospital for treatment. Mrs. Mildred Redick spent Sunday in Lubbock. J. W. Harris, superintendent of the California Oil Co., was injured Saturday morning when a steel punch struck his right cheek, fracturing the bone. He was taken to the hospital at Lubbock.
Harry Miller and wife are visiting in Oklahoma. Mr and Mrs Grady Thompson returned Sunday from a Colorado vacation. They attended the Cheyenne Wyoming rodeo. Mr and Mrs Charles Culver are parents of a boy born Saturday July 27.
Mrs J I Henson traveled to Wink on Monday for a two business visit with Mrs G A. The note records a brief social engagement between these local residents.
We express heartfelt thanks to all friends for support and kindness during our time of loss. Your messages visits and prayers brought comfort to our family and are deeply appreciated.
Bob Stanfield of the Humble Camp is in General Hospital for a minor operation to drain pus from his side caused by an old bruise.
Miss Billie Stubblefield came back Sunday after a week in Oklahoma.
State Game Warden Marvin Stevenson is based in Artesia this week. Naomi McAulley, district manager for the Woodman Circle, attended last Friday’s skating rink dance and will assist Mrs. Alma Jones in a juvenile campaign in August.
The Woodman Dance Friday night attracted over 250 couples amid a lively program and a well suited rink. Haynes Neal of Eunice Drug visited Monday, Abie Goldberg underwent foot surgery at General Hospital, and L B Guthrie planned a Oklahoma trip returning with Mrs Guthrie after six weeks away. Other neighbors and visitors joined the social scene with El Paso and Oklahoma City ties noted, while local events included a Tiny Tot review at Roosevelt theater and several travels among residents.
The guide notes a castle that has stood for six centuries with no stone touched or replaced. A visitor quips about possessing the same orb as the chaser, suggesting a shared emblem or mystery.
R M Russell and Miss Ava Porter, popular Hobbs couple, were married in Lovington on Wednesday July 24. Russell, a Hobbs High graduate, is the son of Mr and Mrs William Russell. Mrs Russell works as a Rex theater cashier. They plan to live in Hobbs and are greeted by many friends.
Mrs Roy Pick and her son Tom mie have returned from a weeklong vacation to the Hondo Valley and other points, concluding their travels.
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