Monument pool oil boom with six new tests started
Six new tests were started in the Monument pool this week with two major completions. Shel Producton Corp completed State C No 2 for 422 barrels in three hours, and Gypsy Culp No 8 flowed 566 barrels in five hours. Repollo Oil Co No 1 Williams outpost drilling at 4040 feet showed potential for two miles of virgin exploration between it and the Monument pool.
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Monument Area
Shel Producton Corp
Repollo Oil Company No
Wiliams
Barnsdall No
Cooper
Shelly No
Oid
Monument Peel
Tidewater
Shell State H1
Repollo
Repolle
Mary Boyd
Humble Oil and Refining Company
Penrose and Rowan
Monument Pool
Republic No. 2
Selby & Ma Veety
Amerada Petroleum Corporaton No
Weir
Amerada
Murray to Run Co. Commish
Hobbs News notes J. M. Murray is a candidate for the county commissioner race in the upcoming election. The item highlights Murray's candidacy and calls attention to the announcement running in this issue.
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Urray
CO. Commish
Hobbs News
J. M. Murray
C. of C. Initiates Finance Drive to Grow Membership
The committee will continue visiting every prospective member from business firms, professional groups, and individuals to recruit support. Office equipment is expected soon, enabling expanded services and a more efficient operation.
Clearance in Progress at Wayne Belle's Store
Wayne Belle's Men's Store conducts a clearance sale with drastic reductions on all items. The sale began yesterday and will continue for at least ten days, with an advertisement listing many values in this issue.
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Wayne Belle’s Men’s
Mr. Belle
Crowded Conditions Urge School Building Action
Hobbs school officials report severe crowding with about 200 pupils lacking desks and more than 500 without seats as daily attendance grows. The elementary level has 1127 pupils for 933 seats, prompting potential two shifts or kindergarten cut to free rooms. Definite action expected soon.
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Hobbs
George White
White
Reeves Seeks County Commissioner Post in Hobbs
Hobbs businessman Alex Reeves announced his candidacy for District No 1 County Commissioner. Reeves, an early Hobbs settler after the air strike, cites deep local ties and civic work as qualifications and pledges to serve Lea County in the commissioner's court to the best interests of all residents.
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Alex Reeves
Hobbs
Chamber of Commerce drive makes fast progress
The Chamber of Commerce drive advances after one day of work, urged as the last stand for a local civic group. The letter-writer complains of anonymous threats and polecats trading with rival houses for 60 percent cheaper goods, demanding fair local support and denouncing sabotage. Continued on Page 4.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Mheir
San Ie
Opnin
Mr and Mrs Bill Russell Host Miss Helene Russell Guest
Mr and Mrs Bill Russell host their guest Miss Helene Russell of Dallas continuing visits with relatives and friends during the holiday season in the city.
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Bill Russell
Helene Russell
Dallas
Judge McGhee Seeks Re Election In Fifth Judicial District
Judge James McGhee announces his candidacy for re election as district judge of the fifth judicial district comprising Lea, Eddy and Chaves counties. He touts savings to Lea county, monthly court terms, reduced delays, and lower court expenses from 1931 to 1985 as a record of economy and efficiency.
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James McGhee
Fifth Judicial District
Lea, Eddy
Chaves
McGhee
Lea County
Local social notes from Roswell parade of visitors
Miss Lauraine Clark, Miss Helene Russell and Mrs Bill Russell were seen shopping in Roswell on Wednesday, part of a local social outing. The trio's visit attracted attention from residents and added to a busy midweek scene.
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Lauraine Clark
Helene Russell
Bill Russell
Roswell
Trade at Home to Help Hobbs Thrive Message
The piece argues that money spent outside Hobbs hurts local businesses and wages. It urges residents to shop locally to grow stores, raise salaries, and boost tax revenue, stating even small property owners undermine investments by shopping away from home.
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Hobbs
Eagles Leave On Road Trip In Pecos Valley
Eight Eagles with Supt White and Coach West head out for a road swing through Pecos Valley. They will meet Dexter at Hagerman gym at 2 30 pm Friday after beating them 31 26. Subsequent games include Artesia 25 24 at Artesia and Carlsbad Cavemen Saturday. District tournament at Roswell starts March 5 with Hobbs awaiting first opponent.
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Eagles
Supt White
Coach West
Pecos Valley
Dexter
Hagerman Gym
Artesia
Carlsbad Cavemen
Hobbe
Lovington
Roewell
Hobbs
Chevrolet Endurance Grind Ends Thursday
The Jobe Rollins UK used car endurance drive ends next Thursday at noon with the tape removed from the speedometer and prize winners announced. The 33 Chevrolet Sedan has run in low gear since Monday at the West Carlsbad Street lot. Mr Jobe notes the endurance is extreme, likening it to driving coast to coast in low gear without stopping.
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Jobe-Rollins UK
Jobe-Roline
West Carlsbad Street
Jobe
United States
National Honor Society Charters Hobbs High School
Hobbs High School receives a National Honor Society charter. About 1 500 schools hold charters nationwide. The four objectives are scholarship service leadership and good citizenship. Charter members include seniors Bessie Carnes Billy Arpe Charlotte Cochran Roy Evans Byron Fletcher Ruby Granath Roy Sanders Clarabel Weir and juniors Una Clay Myri Pearce Thelma Allen Shirley Beck with 15 percent of seniors and 7 12 percent of juniors elected.
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Bessie Carnes
Billy Arpe
Charlotee Cochran
Roy Evans
Byron Fletcher
Ruby Granath
Roy Sanders
Clarabel Weir
Una Clay
Myri Pearce
Thelma Allen
Shirley Beck
Duncan couple heads to Dallas for family visit
Mr and Mrs Paul Duncan departed Thursday for Dallas to spend several days with Mrs Duncan's parents.
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Mrs. Paul .Duncan
Dallas
Mrs. Duncan
Mrs Hugh Lam West Awaits Airing On Thursday
Fragmentary notice shows Mrs Hugh Lam West involved in an upcoming event or proceeding scheduled for Thursday. No further context or details are readable from the fragment.
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Hugh Lam West
Awase
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Rustees
Gulf No
Sun Oil No
Mareety
Skelly
C. OF
Wayne Belle
Florida’s Deep-Sea Canal
Mexico
Atlantic
Keys
Judge McGhee
Chevrolet
National Honor Society
Hobbs High School
National Education Association
John RB. Brand
Jackson-Horne
Smoky Mothenbecker
Labbock Sundey
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