New Hobbs Gas Fight Rumors Swirl Over Lea Mex Assets
Reports claim Roy Moyston of Hobbs Water and Gas may have bought a controlling stake in Lea Mex properties at New Hobbs or blocked a town transfer. Rumors followed a halt in rival ads amid talk of $100,000 plus mortgage debt and potential municipal gas plans. Local managers could not confirm or deny.
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Roy Moyston
Hobbs Water and Gas Companies
Lea-Mex
New Hobbs
Hobbs
Meyston
Lea-Mex Gas Company
Sisco Charged in Case Involving 7 Year Old Victim
James Sisco held in Lovington jail on ten thousand dollar bond for allegedly injuring Dorothy Lee Cochran seven at a Cooper tank battery incident. The girl identified Sisco during a examining trial after doctors found injuries. The offense reportedly occurred at the accused’s home and near Cooper gauge tanks.
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James Sisco
Cooper
Lovington
Dorothy Lee Cochran
Claude Sisco
Hobbs
Sisco
Six Cent Mileage Rule Set By State Law
State Comptroller Vigil informed county officials that private cars used for county school district municipal or state business are limited to six cents a mile for travel expenses under the new state law.
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Vigil
Big Theatre Plans Beach Fashion Parade and Miss Hobbs Pageant
The Big Theatre to host a Beach Fashion Parade and Bathing Beauty Pageant on July 30 and 31. Local contestants ages 16 to 30 compete for Miss Hobbs, a silver loving cup, and an all expense trip to the final in August based on poise personality and figure. The winner earns the Miss Queen Southwest title at Bennett.
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Bennett
Ollyhalt
Sale possible of pastured cattle to producers in New Mexico
Discussion on shipping cattle pastured in Old Mexico by the Federal government appears to have shifted. Likely sale at market price to New Mexico producers who sold cattle under the Drouth Program last year is planned if shipped back. Application blanks available at the ERA Lovington office via J. H. Mitchell or county agent.
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Old Mexico
New Mexico
Drouth
ERA
Lovington
J. H. Mitchell
National Pool
Court House
Tatum
Robbery convict sentenced in Brooks Cafe case
Red Menasco pled guilty to robbing Brooks Cafe earlier, about 2000 dollars in cash and diamonds taken, and received a 3 to 4 year term. Judge McGhee presided in Lovington district court. Others, Felix Stephenson and C E Jones, also pled guilty to forgery and drew 1 to 2 year terms. Gerald Meroney, held on auto theft, pled guilty with Microney sentence deferred. A J Sanders pled guilty to theft and drew 1 to 2 years.
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Red Menasco
Brooks Cafe
Menasco
McGhee
Lovington
Felix Stephenson
C. E. Jones
Gerald Meroney
Microney
A. J. Sanders
Stanolind Oil Team Wins Wednesday Softball Games
The Stanolind Oil and Gas company carried off the honors by defeating Amerada Petroleum 26 to 9 and Wirk team 9 to 7 in Wednesday afternoon league play.
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Stanolind Oil and Gas Company
Amerada Petroleum
Wirk
Chain store profits leave the community
Community residents urge protection of home owned businesses to keep capital circulating locally. They warn that chain store profits drain working capital and mail profits out of the area, hindering local wealth and community growth.
Special Jury Term Set for July 29 at Lovington
The Noble Drilling Co held a company barbecue with about 500 attendees from nearby towns. Judge James B. McGhee ordered a special jury term on July 29 to try accumulated criminal cases, including rape and forgery charges against several defendants.
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Noble Drilling Co
Big Spring
Eunice
Jal
Wink
James B. McGhee
James Sisco
Doc Bowman
Austin
Henry Celey
Carlisle
Cochran
Ben C. King
B. D. Witcher
Assault Case Tried in Local Court Over Club Night Incident
A. J. Boots Clark was arraigned Thursday before Justice John L Emerson for an assault on Sleepy Gilchest at a local night club. Gilchest suffered a compound fracture from the altercation. Judge Emerson deferred sentence to Friday morning as testimony showed confusion about the incident. Defense was by George T. Harris. the state was represented by Assistant District Attorney John R. Brand.
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A. J
Boots) Clark
John L Emerson
Sleepy Gilchest
George T. Harris
John R. Brand
Rex Billiard Parlor Suffers Heavy Damage
Fire of unknown origin caused about 9000 dollars in damage to Buck Stanleys Billiard Parlor late Sunday afternoon. Nine billiard tables were destroyed and the building badly damaged. A cigarette or match in a trash pile at the rear is believed to have started the blaze. Hobbs fire department prevented a larger disaster. Adjacent buildings suffered only light damage.
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Buck Stanley
Hobbs
Alsup Injured in Drilling Well Accident
Floyd Alsup of Crow & Gracey Drilling Co. suffered serious injuries when caught in the cathead of a well Sunday night. He sustained lacerations to the right leg and a badly shattered left arm, was hospitalized here, and is reported doing well.
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Floyd Alsup
Crow & Gracey Drilling Co
Alsup
Suddath fills Carlsbad pulpit in pastor absence
Rev. F K Suddath of Hobbs First Methodist church led both morning and evening services at Carlsbad Methodist church Sunday filling in for Rev H W Jordan who was out of town. Suddath was well received by Carlsbad congregants.
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F. K. Suddath
Hobbs First Methodist Church
Carlsbad Methodist Church
H. W. Jordan
Suddath
Carisbad
Miss Bess Henley Returns From Visit
Miss Bess Henley, visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Henley, has returned to El Paso. She reports the weather was very warm there and would enjoy the wide open breezes here at present.
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Bess Henley
Mrs. O. L. Henley
el Paso
Miss Mortie Bechtel Returns Home to Amarillo
Miss Mortie Bechtel, after a week visiting her sister Mrs. Wilson Norman, returned to her Amarillo home on Monday.
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Mortie Bechtel
Hobbs and Wink Meet in Sunday Double Bill
The re revived Hobbs Phil lips baseball team faces Wink here Sunday afternoon in a doubleheader at Phillips diamond west of town. First pitch is at 1 30. Hobbs has been reinforced since the last appearance and aims to close the season strong. Merchants' support aided the team’s reorganization.
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Hobbs
Wink
Hobbs- Phillips
Wink Nine
Phillips
Hobbs Merchants
Eunice Youth Loses Hand in Hunting Accident
Elmo Jones an 18 year old from Eunice lost a hand after a shotgun discharged when it became entangled in a mesquite bush while hunting hawks He was rushed to Hobbs hospital where his right hand was amputated at the wrist and he was reported resting well last night
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Elmo Jones
Eunice
Jones
Hobbs Hospital
Man Loses Right Hand After Pipe Accident
Ed Sutherland, former tool dresser for Farley and Raines Drilling Co., was injured when his right hand was caught in pipes. An acid infection worsened the crush, requiring two finger amputations and leaving little hope for salvaging the hand.
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Ed. Sutherland
Farley & Raines Drilling Co
Motorcycle Wreck Near Harden Hotel Injures Ned Robinson
Ned Robinson of McAllister Drug sustained a broken arm and a deep head laceration when a car struck the motorcycle he rode between Harden Hotel and Bill Clark's filling station Sunday night. He was knocked unconscious and rushed to the local hospital for treatment.
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Ned Robinson
McAllister Drug
Harden
Bill Clark
Robinson
Oil Operators Meet to Discuss New Mexico Field Rules
Oil operators from the region met at the Harden Hotel on Wednesday to draft rules and regulations for New Mexico oil fields. Recommendations will be submitted to operators for approval before presenting to the new oil and gas commission. Observers expect little change in current agreements.
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Harden
New Mexico
New Oil and Gas Commission
Roosevelt Show Brewster's Millions at Roosevelt Theater
The Roosevelt theater screens Brewster's Millions Sunday and Monday July 14 and 16. The musical farce, adapted from George Barr McCutcheon, follows Brewster who must spend a million in six months to inherit six million. Featuring Tack Buckhanan and Lily Damita with Thornton Freeman directing, the show boasts four song hits and the Caranga dance.
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Roosevelt Theater
Brewster
George Barr McCutcheon
Tack P Buckhanan
Lily Damita
Thornton Freeman
Rio
Whoonie
Caranga
Goodwin Closing Out Sale In Hobbs
The Goodwin Store of Hobbs begins a close out sale at 8:30 this morning. Merchandise beyond undertakings refrigeration and electrical supplies will be sold out at cost. Goodwin operates a general merchandise store.
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Goodwin
Hobbs
Belle's Men's Store Conducting Reorganization Sale
Wayne Belle's Men's Store announces a reorganization sale covering the entire stock of men's furnishings. A partial price listing appears elsewhere in The News.
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Belle’s Men’s Store
Wayne Belle’s Men’s Store
Hobbs Visit Noted by Norman Fultz from Lubbock
Norman Fultz of Lubbock visited Hobbs on Thursday. Georgia Van Bibber of the Mary Jane Beauty Shop was listed as sick on Monday.
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Norman Fultz
Lubbock
Georgia van Bibber
Mary Jane Beauty Shop
Mr and Mrs Ray Stiff Make a Business Trip
Mr and Mrs Ray Stiff traveled to Lubbock for a weekend business visit on Saturday.
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Mrs
Ray Stiff
Lubbock
Jal resident Clyde Woolworth visits for business
Miss Billie Stubblefield returned Wednesday from an 18 week visit to Abilene and San Saba Texas.
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Clyde Woolworth
Jal
Billie Stubblefield
Abilene
San Saba
Texas
Miss Viola Brown Visiting Sister in Town
Miss Viola Brown of Brown field Texas is spending a few weeks here with her sister Miss Lela Biggs.
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Viola Brown
Brownfield
Texas
Lela Biggs
Mrs Allen P Terrill and Allen Jr Visit Wichita Falls
Mrs Allen P Terrill and her son Allen P Jr have left for a week long visit to Wichita Falls. They plan to tour the city and visit local friends during the trip.
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Allen P. Terrill
Allen P. Jr
Wichita Falls
J A Clayton Jr Builds Modern Home in North Hobbs
Local developer J A Clayton Jr begins construction on a contemporary residence in North Hobbs, signaling new housing activity for the area. The project aims to showcase modern design and urban living.
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J. A Clayton, Jr
North
Hobbs
Mrs Harris and Daughter Headed to Las Vegas for Summer School
Mrs George Harris and her daughter left Wednesday for Las Vegas where Mrs Harris will attend summer school at the Normal University. They were accompanied by Mrs R Monholland.
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George Harris
Las Vegas
Harris
The
Normal University
R Monholland
Frank Capurani Unveils New Race Cooling System
Frank Capurani installs a new cooling system at the races to improve comfort and performance. The upgrade aims to keep horses and staff cooler during hot weather and may impact future race operations.
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Frank Capurani
Newspaper plans inspector coverage in western district
Will Robs Mate Liquor Inspector for the western district of the state wasWednesday Walte Branton another member of the newspaper fraternity will cover the western part of the state there being only two inspectors in the state under the new rule Read Robs Sidelights and get his on the way the ayer are arbecugi conducted He knows
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Will
Walte Branton
Rob
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Stanol
REX Billiard Parlor
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