Bids Sought for Eunice to Jal Highway Project
State Highway Department calls for bids to grade drain and surface eight miles of road between Eunice and Jal in Lea County. Bids due in Santa Fe by January 24 with work to start within ten days of award. The project allowed 200 working days with labor from the Roswell office and H L Stevens as manager.
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State Highway Department
Eunice
Jal
Lea County
Santa Fe
U. S
Roswell
H. L. Stevens
Johnny Miles
Lee Atwooty
Politiee
Hobbs
Lovington
Editor Reflects on Hobbs Rates and Local Politics
The piece notes expected cuts in Hobbs light rates by the New Mexico Electric Service Company and criticizes local business taxes and chamber prospects. It mentions Lea County oil drilling activity, with multiple new locations and wells announced, including Monument and Eunice areas, and cites various company plans and sections.
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Hobbs
New Mexico Electric Service Company
Corporation Commission
Hobbes
Hobbs Chamber of Commerce names officers
Sere pict ota SEA ca ese at me wa i abe, Sei Democratic Primary March 14 Hardin Heads Hobbs C. of C. DIRECTORS NAME OFFICERS, READY TO START WORK M.M. Hardin of the Hardin Truck Co Inc was named president of the newly organized Hobbs Chamber of Commerce at a meeting of the board of directors held this week. Other officers elected included Jim Murray first vice president Glen Bish second vice president W P Clark treasurer. The new Chamber was organized January 6 with temporary officers named and a second meeting set for January 18 to vote on a board of directors. The organization endorsed promoting a first class Chamber to secure benefits for Hobbs and to begin work immediately.
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Hardin Truck Co., Inc
Hobbs Chamber of Commerce
Jim Murray
Glen Bish
W. P. Clark
Chamber of Commerce
Hobbs
Pa Democratic Convention Set For April 11
The Central Committee met in Lovington and designated April 11 as the date for the second Democratic primary, with the date announced for the convention to be held this year in Pennsylvania.
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Central Committee
Lovington
Mrs Marlon Stevens Dies at Home in Eurtce
Mrs Marlon Stevens died Saturday at her home in Eurtce. She had lived in Lea County all her life and was survived by four relatives.
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Marlon Stevens
Eurtce
Lea County
Tees Visit to Mi Pase Noted
A brief report notes Tees went to Mi Pase on Tuesday. No additional details are provided.
Humble Oil Posts Jan 14 Price Revision for Permian West Texas
Humble Oil and Refining Company updated its crude oil prices for the Permian Basin of West Texas and Lea County. Prices for outside Pecos county remained at the prior gravity but were lowered a nickel on higher grade oil. The revised schedule took effect at 1 a.m. January 14 after review of other purchase postings.
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Humble Oil and Refining Company
Permain
West Texas
Lea County
Pe'on
Humble
Roswell and area residents transact business this week
Roswell and surrounding towns report numerous trips for business Tuesday through Thursday. Individuals named include Will Robinson, B. J. Cooke, Bob Miller, Irma Horne, Pete Haynes, K. V. Ausmus, L. M. Boise, Frank Burleson, Clifford Davidson, Arthur Vaughn, Jack Maddox, Houston Scofield, Ed Steele, Palme Baxter, F. E. Palmer, George Harris, Harry Barnett, C. C. Carter, J. W. Motsenbocker, J. D. Roberts, Frank Hardin, Brockhauser WPA official, B. F. Campbell, and D. B. Iseacks with varied destinations such as Artesia, Oklahoma City, Dallas, Monahans, Lovington, Midland, Hobbs, East Texas, and Lubbock.
Powers Baby Birth Notice in Wednesday Edition
Mr and Mrs Eugene Powers announce the birth of a son born Wednesday at the local hospital. The brief notice identifies the new arrival and acknowledges the proud parents.
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Eugene Powers
Townfolk News This Week Report Local Visits
Mrs. Jim Williams of Knowles shopped in town this week. Horace Owens of Jal dropped in Thursday. O. L. Davis of Rankin transacted business here Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Hodges and son of Jal visited Wednesday. Mrs. Vernon Gilbertson and Mrs. A. A. Anderson visited friends in Odessa Wednesday. Mrs. Bessie Copley of Big Spring guests of Mrs. Hugh Watson. Mrs. Witt and family spent the week in Lamesa.
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Horace Owens
Jal
O. L. Davis
Rankin, Texas
T. M. Hodges
Dave Wilson
Vernon Gilbertson
Mrs
A. A. Anderson
Odessa
Bessie Copley
Big Spring
Hugh Watson
Local visitors and shoppers stop in Hobbs town
Fragmentary notes show Oliver Dengharle of RUE visiting town this week and Mee Thole Bott and Mr and Mrs ene mas fel eee Ween Hi Paso. Dillard Schenck of Loving was in Hobbs shopping Thursday. Mr and Mrs Dillard Barstow of Chevie were in town Thursday.
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Oliver Dengharle
Thole Bott
Ene
Hi Paso
Dillard Schenck
Loving
Wes In
Hobbs
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Gypey-Weir No. 1
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K-1
Amerada Weir
Amerada Pam Lips
Temm Company State
Texas Company State
Skelly Oi Com . L. King
Skell
Skelly Mons
Skelly
Ota
Hardin
Hobbs C. of
Will Robinson
B. J. Cooke
Artesia
Bob Miller
Seminole
Irma Horne
Kilgore
Pete Haynes
Mrs. K. V. Ausmus
Texas
L. M. Boise
Oklahoma City
Frank Burleson
Dallas
Clifford Davidson
Arthur Vaughn
Monahans
Dunigan Too
Jack Maddox
Mrs. Maddox
Mrs. Houston Scofield
Jack
Ed Steele
J. B. Marshall
Milt Goods
Brownfield
Ed Grant
T. W. Eegleston
Vaughn Tununell
Caverns
George Harris
Harry Barnett
C. C. Carter
Midland
J. W. Motsenbocker
Artesia Sunday
J.D. Roberts
Frank Hardin
Brockhauser
WPA
B. FP
Campbell
Lubbock
Beesia Sameetee
D. B. Iseacks
Genta Fo
Jim Williams of
Knowles
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