Chavez case puts Cutting on defensive in New Mexico fight
In a mandamus dispute, Chavez’s counsel argues San Miguel county’s vote totals exceed registration while others lag. The state canvassing board may certify Chavez unless required to open ballot boxes. the court orders alternative writ directing exclusion of San Miguel results or show cause for mandamus.
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Supreme Court
Breacen Cutting
San Miguel
Regis
Bipas Inshoe
Chavez
Cutting
Tewit
Bronson Cutting
U. S. Senate
Dennistet
Supreme Court of New
Daniel K. Sadler
Watson
Zinn
San Miguel County
Avez
Special invitation sends Santa to Hobbs for holidays
Hobbs citizens and local firms invite children to meet Old Santa as he visits December 19 to 22 and again December 24 before a yearlong trip. A list of inviting stores and sponsors includes Jackson-Horne Grocery, Model Food, Thompson Hardware, Hobbs Drug, and many others. Santa will appear daily at multiple locations around town.
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Hobbs
Santa Claus
Santa
Jackson-Horne Grocery Co
Model Food
Thompson Hardware Co
Hobbs Drug Store
Blackie’s Produce Co
Me-Tex Supply Co
D. D. Bodie
Earl Cunningham
Aldrich Motor Co
Herrin Bakery
Buck Stanley
Hobbs Gas Co
Guy Hooper
Clyde Woolworth
Jalcob R. White
J. L. Emerson
Turner Service Station
Hobbs Ice Co
Big Theatre
Bill Parnell
New Mexico Electric Service Co
R. W. Sanders
Mecca Cafe
Masters
Earl Fletcher
Eunice
Tyrone
Jobe Rollins Chevrolet Co
Acme Lumber Co
Midwest Drug
Old Lana
Wilk Wildcats Defeat Fort Stockton in Saturday Clash
The Wilk Wildcats earned consecutive wins with a Saturday victory over Fort Stockton. Details are sparse in the readable text, but the outcome confirms Wilk’s continued momentum and a key win on their schedule.
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Bas
Wilk Wildcats
Fort Stockton
Deel
Dr J J Clarke Visits Artesia For Bank Recapitalization
Dr J J Clarke spent Monday in Artesia on business connected with recapitalization of First National Bank of that city.
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J. J. Clarke
Artesia
First National Bank
Rex Theatre Reopens After Extensive Remodeling
A Rex Theatre renovation adds elevated back floor for better sightlines, side aisles, redecorated auditorium, two new panic doors with ramps, a front lobby with restrooms, improved heating, new sound gear, and elevated awning with improved lighting. The upgrades focus on patron comfort safety and ease of access ahead of reopening in a few days.
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Rex Theatre
Cell bars discovered sawed at Lovington
An attempted jail break at Lovington was halted when prison staff found a steel bar between the cell corridor and the run around had been sawed through. Police recovered several steel saws, hidden in a prisoner's coat, Bill Shaw, held for auto theft. Further searches will occur as a precaution.
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Lovington
Bill Shaw
Empire Gas & Oil reports strong Cooper area well
Officers of Empire Gas and Oil report a good Cooper area well brought in this morning. The pre test estimate rates it among the best in the field. The producer is an offset of the Texas Ogg.
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Empire Gas & Oil
Cooper Area
Texas Ogg
Auto Fire Destroys Compartment at Chesher Apartments
At 6 a m Sunday the fire department battled an automobile fire at Chesher apartments. Interior destroyed while chassis tires and motor largely spared. Origin undetermined though the compartment ignited. discovered by a tenant before flames spread. An Oldsmobile coupe owned by F C Baroid Palmer was insured.
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Chesher
F. C
Baroid"’) Palmer
Miss Joy Baley Taken At Tender Age
Death claimed Miss Joy Baley aged 17 at 5 o'clock Monday afternoon after a mastoid operation left brain clot complications. She died at the family home in New Hobbs, survived by father J. B. Baley and brothers Marvin J. Baley J H Mark J M J O and Ballard Baley of New Hobbs. Services were held Tuesday at Goodwin's funeral home and Baptist church conducted by Rev J W Williams. Interment will be in South Cemetery.
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Joy Baley
New Hobbs
J. B. Baley
Marvin Baley
J. H
Mark
J. M
J. O
Ballard Baley
Hearing on grazing districts set for January in Albuquerque
Department of the Interior notice from Las Cruces NM dated December 10 1934 announces a January 14 1935 hearing at ten oclock AM in Albuquerque NM to consider establishing grazing districts under The Taylor Grazing Act. State officials and the public may attend. PAUL A. ROACH Register.
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Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Las Cruces
New Mexico
Albuquerque
Paul A. Roach
State Of New Mexico Takes Lea County Tax Properties
The delinquent tax sale in Lea County lasted five days ending Friday December 7. Of over 2900 notices, about 700 were purchased or redeemed, with the State of New Mexico now owning the remaining properties. Property owners have two years to redeem their parcels.
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New Mexico
Lea County
Commonwealth
Young Democrats Form Legislative Committee in State League
J R Wrinkle president names Gene Baca temporary chairman of the Young Democrats legislative committee. Other members include Pete McAfee Joe Galegos Violet Hoffman Albert Ward T C Luna and Mrs Earl Hennigan. The group aims to study proposed measures and back approved legislation. A meeting will be held late this week to elect a permanent chairman and secretary.
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J. R. Wrinkle
State League of Young Democrats
Gene Baca
Young Democrats
Pete McAfee
Joe Galegos
Violet Hoffman
Albert Ward
T. C. Luna
Earl Hennigan
League
Stockmen of State Win 25 Percent Tax Cut
Stock growers statewide, hit by drought and overproduction, received a 25 percent reduction in stock valuations from the state tax commission. New 1935 valuations set cows at 12 dollars per head calves at 7.50 dollars ewes at 1.90 and lambs at 1.50, according to Chief Tax Commissioner Byron O. Beal.
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Dreuth
State Tax Commission
Byron O. Beal
Tax lien cancellations face pressure after widespread no sales
Eighteen of 31 counties reported no sale for delinquent tax liens offered December 3, signaling heavy lobbying for a law canceling these taxes. Supporters argue cancelled liens would compensate those who paid while leaving delinquents unpunished, affecting the next legislature’s agenda.
Gas Pipeline Linked Pecos Valley to Potash Plant
Construction began Thursday on a Pecos Valley Gas Company pipeline from Carlsbad to the U S Potash refinery plant 17 miles southeast of Cavern City then to the potash mine. The project covers 29 miles at an estimated cost of 200000 dollars.
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Pecos Valley Gas Company
Carlsbad
U. S
Cavern City
Gypsy Rigging Beginnings Reported in Maljamor Area
Frank Brehaney arrived in Hobbs from Winkler county reporting that rigging has started on a Gyppy well coated below the carriage in the Maljamor section. The note places activity in the local drilling scene with Brehaney as the informant.
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Frank Brehaney
Hobbs
Winkler County
Riggin “P
Prizes Listed for Hobbs Firemen Benefit Dance
A long list of prizes for the Hobbs volunteer firemen benefit dance on December 21 at the R N A Hall ranges from cash and trades to services and goods. Promoters promise more prizes as the prize committee notes samples and ongoing prospecting.
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R. N. A. Hall
Herrin Bakery
Speers Battery & Electric
Roy Yarbrough
Pier Rubber Co
West Side Grocery
Aldridge Motor Co
Johnson’s
DeLuxe
Blakley Boot & Shoe Shop
Mission
Smith
Marathon
Derrick Feed
Harden Hotel
Edwards & Robinett
New Mexico Electric Service
Hot Point
Jobe Rollins Chevrolet Co
Porter Lumber Co
Seagram
Starch’s
Oriental Beauty Parlor
Morrow
Bell's Grcery
Nelson Grocery
Mission Service Station No
Gay's Grocery
Bill Wolford
Hobbst Co
Bender’s Grocery
O. K
J. L. Emerson
Fire Organization of
Hobbs
Bennett
Turner Service Station
Hobbs Duco
Leo Conner
Walter
Conner
Hobbs Battery & Electric
Gilbert Bros
Hobbs News
Volunteers Agree Prize Drawing Method At PTA Event
At a volunteers meeting Tuesday evening the prize procedure was set. Each ticket holder receives a numbered chance. those admitted free get a free ticket. During the dance numbers will be drawn and announced. if the winner is absent, the prize goes to the PTA for donation to the Christmas fund.
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PTA
Rize
Seas Oom
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