Popular Hobbs Man Unanimous Choice at Hobbs Meeting
An editorial from Tatum Courier notes C. Goodwin of Hobbs was drafted by voters from Lea and Eddy counties to fill the unexpired term of J. H. Jackson. Despite appearing on the opposing ticket, Goodwin is praised as a durable Democrat and a public-spirited business leader. The piece urges support for Goodwin, highlighting his union backing, Roosevelt era stance, and advocacy for old age pensions.
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Tatum Courier
C. Goodwin
Hobbs
Lea
Eddy
J. H. Jackson
Goodwin
Progressive
Hollis Watson
Artesia
Godwin
Lea County
Tea
Eddy Counties
Roosevelt
George L. Reese, Jr
Carlsbad
E. L. Compson
Clovis
Dave Chaves
Santa Fe
J. O. Seth
Clyde Tingley
New Mexico
Supreme Court
Lea county names W F Edwards NHA chairman
W F Edwards has been appointed chairman of the National Housing Act program for Lea county. He will convene a meeting of citizens to coordinate work and recruit assistance to distribute benefits statewide. The appointment aims to generate employment and lasting community benefits through active local support.
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W. F. Edwards
NHA
Lea County
Edwards
United States
Local Jeweler J D Still Visits Hobbs Friends
J D Still a Jeweler from Jal spent Sunday visiting with friends here. Brook Brininstool from Ochoa was a business visitor to Hobbs on Monday.
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J. D. Still
Jeweler
Jal
Brook Brininstool of
Ochoa
Hobbs
Lea County Commissioners Decide No 1934 Tax Levy
At the December regular meeting Lea county commissioners voted to levy no taxes for 1934 citing a funded treasury adequate for twelve months. The surplus stems from severance and delinquent taxes and follows approval from the State Tax Commission to use excess funds for the courthouse.
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Board of County Commissioners of
Lea County
State Tax Commission
Court House
Quick sentencing in Lovington gambling case and licenses
Judge McGhee and Judge Otero clamp down on gambling devices in Hobbs licensing vices. Fred Cobb pleads guilty in Mint Bar case, six months jail and $500 fine. Separate divorce case restrains harassment and orders $25 monthly support. Martin Hughes pleads guilty to gambling, $250 fine with suspended sentence. Jury returns swift verdicts reflecting Lea County is against gambling devices.
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McGhee
Lovington
M. A. Otero
Hobbs
State of
New Mexico
Fred Cobb
Geo. L. Reese, Jr
Luke J. Frazier
Caswell Neal
Riley Cleveland, Jr
Lea County
Mint
Cobb
James B. McGhee
Willie Marshall
G. W. Marshall
Martin Hughes
Funeral thanks for kindness after brief illness and death
A family expresses gratitude for the kindness shown during the illness and death of their loved one J B Baley and family names mourners. Mrs Willie Marshall files for divorce from Geo W Marshall seeking custody of four children with one minor. John R Brand is attorney for Mrs Marshall.
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J. B. Baley
Marvin Baley
Ballard Baley
Jeff Baley
John Baley
Mark Baley
Ford Baley
Willie Marshall
Geo. W. Marshall
John R. Brand
Special Prices on Furniture Stoves and Rugs
Classified notice from Surprise Store next to Roosevelt Theatre offering specials on furniture stoves and rugs. O D Pierce proprietor directs readers to Stubblefield at Perfecto Cleaners to get a pair of trousers for one dollar. Also rental and rooming ads plus alterations by experienced staff and cleaner services.
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Roosevelt Theatre
O. D. Pierce
Stubblefield
Perfecto Cleaners
Mostly About People You Know
Hobbs residents report numerous injuries from Saturday night brawls, with rumors implicating the Tokio dance hall as a rough scene. Mail service in Hobbs worsens as on time delivery becomes the exception. County Commissioner E N Evans visited Hobbs to discuss tax affairs and opposed broad 1934 levy cuts, favoring the original budget.
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Hobbs
Plenty
Tokio
Hobbs Post Office
E. N. Evans
George Sheppard critically ill in Lubbock hospital
George Sheppard of Lovington is critically ill after a severe attack this week at a Lubbock hospital. His recovery is doubtful as Mrs. Sheppard and Mrs. E M Smith, his sister, stay by his side. He is a well known community figure.
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George Sheppard
Lovington
Lubbock
Sheppard
E. M. Smith
Adamses Return to Dalmont Tract Residence
Mr and Mrs W M Adams pioneers of 29 in this community have arrived from Oklahoma to resume residence on the Dalmont Tract. Adams owns property in New Hobbs and one plans to engage in business.
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W. M. Adams
Oklahoma
Dalmont Tract
Oil executive Pete Vesely tours fields around Carlsbad
Pete Vesely of Spector Oil and Gas with headquarters in Carlsbad visited the Jai and Hobbs fields on Sunday afternoon. He plans to attend the proration meeting in Santa Fe on Friday, outlining his company’s regional activity and upcoming industry discussions.
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Pete Vesely
Oil and Gas
Carlsbad
Jai and
Hobbs Fields
Santa Fe
City Notes From Hobbs and Nearby Towns
Miss Gelia Daniels of Carlsbad stopped in Hobbs Sunday night en route to Lovington for duty as court stenographer. Harris T. Clark, formerly with the highway department, now with Oil Well Drilling Company in Hobbs. Attorney Tom Whalen of Lovington was here Monday on matters before the justice court. Carlsbad was in Hobbs Monday attending to justice of the peace court matters. Eugene Neal of the highway department went to Roswell Monday on department business. Grady Thompson went to Jal and Kermit Tuesday on business for his firm. Dick Turner arrived Tuesday night from East Texas on a business trip. Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Bodie spent Saturday and Sunday at Big Spring, Texas. Saturday a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Rankin.
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Cleo Loveless
J. F. Cooksten
Justice of the Peace
J. L. Emerson
Mr. Cooksten
Gelia Daniels
Carlsbad
Hobbs
Lovington
Tom Whalen
Justice Court
Grady Thompson
Jal
Kermit
High School Alumni Outplay the Regulars in 12-0 Clash
A crowd watched as the high school alumni eleven defeated the regular team 12 to 0 Monday afternoon. The contest was praised as a hard fought battle to the finish with alumni showing they had not forgotten the routine.
Annual Election of Officers by Hobbs Masonic Lodge
Hobbs Masonic Lodge held its regular annual election Tuesday night. Results show J. F. Maddox as worshipful master and Pat Buckman as senior warden along with forthcoming officers J. B. I, junior warden, W. F. 90g secretary, and W. M. Jackson as treasurer.
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Hobbs
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Mexico
Walk Grocery
Buick
Turner Avenue
Harris T. Clark
The
Highway Department
Eugene Neal
Roswell
Dpartment
Dick Turner
East Texas
Mrs
D. D. Bodie
Big Spring, Texas
B. B. Rankin
Hollis G.watson
Watson
Pioneer Radio Sales and Service
King S. Jewelry N Terrill Drug
Lane Ee
Jobe-Rollins Chevrolet CO
McKinley Chevrolet Co
Masons
J. J. Clarke
Sam H. Stewart
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