Eunice Area Sees Five New Wells and Two Producers Added
In the Eunice district the oil play gains five new wells and two additional producers. Notable outputs include State No. 3 in section 12-? with 484 barrels in 12 hours, and State No. 8 in section 18-36 delivering 400 barrels in 20 hours. Shelly State D No. 1, in section 1-20-36, yielded 195 barrels in one hour. Caprock nearby was reported drilling below 4200 feet as reports continue on the pool’s western producer and other completions in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skeily Rear Pony
I Now
Eoin Betsmant
Amorade
Andrews
Repollo Oil Company
Byrd
Kerley Declares Candidacy for Lea County Sheriff
W Kerley announces Democratic nomination bid for Lea County Sheriff in the March 14, 1936 primary. He cites prior service as deputy during Hobbs oil boom and three terms as county constable, seeking voters support to continue faithful service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Kerley
Lea County
Kerley
Hobbs
Mrs Davis Neal A Fe Vetted Relative Notice
Relative notice entry mentions Mrs Davis Neal and family relations with brief reference to fleet or feet context and unclear details. Silent on dates or actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis Neal
Proration Hearing Postponed to February 24
At a Santa Fe meeting the State Oil Conservation Commission postponed the proration hearing for the Monument pool to February 24. The Hobbs field proration agreement will extend one more year with minor south end concessions for operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Oil Conservation Commision
Santa Fe
Gny Lea County
Hobbs Field
A Night at the Opera at the Big Theater
The Merry Brothers present a lively comedy described as the funniest yet with Grand Opera style gags. Tenor Gala and Broadway stars Carlisle Allan Jones and Walter King perform between musical numbers in a zany, fast paced show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Brothers
Grand Opera
Carlisle
Allan Jones
Walter King
Bam Woods
Car Tag Extension To February Tenth Deadline
The notice announces a February 10 deadline for payment of automobile licenses number 1036. The extension avoids penalties and applies to motorists in the area.
Vesely 10 Holds Land Sale at Lovington Monday Morning
Land commissioner Frank Vesely schedules a sale at the Lovington courthouse on January 27 at 11 a m. Two tracts totaling 160 acres are offered with improvements including houses and fencing. A 6 percent bid deposit and lease settlements owed to the state are noted in the public notice.
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Vesely
Lovington
Frank Vesely
Lovingwo
Court House
Former Jal police chief withdraws from sheriff race
Horace B. Owens announces his withdrawal from the sheriff race after serving as a cattle inspector. He thanks supporters and friends for their efforts in this campaign.
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Horace B. Owens
Jal
Tsed
Lane Mae Whdeeek
County Demos Vote Down At Large County Commissioner Nomination
Lea County Democrats meet in Lovington to reject an at large nomination for county commissioners. The panel opts to nominate from three districts as before. Dr. Allen P. Terrell, county manager, will consult precinct committeemen to appoint judges and set up primary voting boxes.
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Lea County
Lovington
Allen P. Terrell
L M Raynolds Appointed District Manager in Hobbs
The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York announces the appointment of Mr. L. M. Raynolds as district manager for Hobbs and surrounding territory. The notice speaks highly of his qualifications and notes the honor of the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Mutual Life Insurance Company of
New York
L. M. Raynolds
Hobbs
Texas Oil Allowable Boosted By 60 000 Barrels
Texas oil producers saw an increase of 60 000 barrels in February allowable output set by the railroad commission. The new total of 1 066 002 barrels reflects the adjusted allowance compared to prior demand estimates.
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Texas
Railroad Commission
Hobbs Police Chief Announces Sheriff Bid on Local Record
Vernon C. Roberts, Hobbs chief of police for two years, announces Democratic bid for sheriff of Lea County. He cites public service from local to national levels, notes World War II service, National Guard duty, and prior work as special deputy sheriff in Grant County and federal posts. He and his wife and four children reside in Hobbs and promise a clean and fair law enforcement administration.
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Vernon C. Roberts
Hobbs
Ore
Lem County
Nate C. Roberts
Roberts
Pearl
Debris
United States
New Mexico National Guard
Carlsbad
National Guard
Grant County
Iw. Additional Service Was Rendered By Mr. Roberts
U.S
Arizona
Big Bend
Texas
Stone elected treasurer of Lea and Eddy County Medical Society
At a recent meeting, Dr. C. S. Stone of Hobbs was elected treasurer and Dr. J. M. Hillsman of Carlsbad was chosen president of the Lea and Eddy County Medical Society.
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DR. Stone
Medical Society
Lea and Eddy County Medical Society
C. S. Stone
Hobbs
J. M. Hillsman
Carlsbad
Skelly Oil Co Moves District Offices Here
Skelly Oil Co moves district offices to this area as part of expansion. The New Mexico business unit shifts from Wink Texas with a project cost of about $15,000. Ron Lamber Co awarded the contract for the construction.
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Skelly Oil CO
Ana
New Mexico
Combe Wink
Texas
Ron Lamber Co
Incomplete sentence about Rev C C Bill and Hobbs schools
Fragmentary notes reference Rev C C Bill and Hobbs schools with unclear context and missing details about event, date, or participants.
Miss Vida Holland Improves Despite Pneumonia
Miss Vida Holland a teacher with pneumonia shows marked improvement. T J Furr manager of Model Food Store visited Lub bock on business Wednesday. Ni T Phillips of the Petroleum Company and Mrs Kenneth Murine are mentioned among local names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vida Holland
T. J. Furr
Model Food Store
Lubbock
Ni T. Phillips
the Petroleum Company
Soldiers' Bill Progress Sparks Veto Debate Among Ex‑Servicemen
Ex‑service men in Len ty and supporters praise the bill as it moves through Congress. The measure would grant veterans a sum near 6500 overall, with individual payouts depending on records, and could become law if Congress overrides a veto or fails to act within ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len
Leacomney
Ohana
Married Mr Edwards joins Fire Department ranks
A brief notice records that a man identified as Mr Edwards has joined the Fire Department. Details about residence or city origin are incomplete in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Dungan
State to pay six million veterans bonus clarified
John W. head of the state disabled relief commission says New Mexico veterans will receive a $6,000,000 bonus under the soldiers bonus provision. The tentative figure and loan provisions prior to October are outlined as part of the relief plan.
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Santa Fe
John Wi
Relief Commission
New Mexico
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