Mayor seeks AG opinion on town finances and appointive power
After a council meeting Mayor Gay telegrammed the Attorney General asking guidance on Section 90-2901 from 1929 statutes. The AG reply asserts appointive power rests with the mayor, amid a dispute over whether Riley Cleveland is the Town Attorney and who may authorize payments.
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Gay
New Mexico
J. R. Modrall
Ass’t
Board of Aldermen
Board of Trustees
City Council
Riley Cleveland
Cleveland
Attorney General's Office
Editor Notes On Heat Cess Pools Politics And Local Drive
The piece satirically notes Franks Shatzels remark about dying in heat and urging oiling cess pools to keep mosquitoes at bay. It praises Hobbs town council harmony on sewer projects, jokes about Brand and wings, and hails highway work near Monument Boulevard and future pavement hopes north of Lovington south of Jal. It ends with a humorous quip about a resident’s Monument drive and a playful nod to Rose.
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Hobbs News
John Brand
Mr. Brand
Hobbs
Tingley
Highway Commission
Lovington
Jal
Monument
Monument Boulevard
Mecca Cafe Reopens After Decor Refresh and Upgraded Systems
The Mecca Cafe has been redecorated throughout and upgraded its equipment and cooling system. The improvements aim to enhance dining ambiance and service reliability for customers.
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Mecca Cafe
New Mexico Promised 4.596 Million for Roads
An unofficial report states New Mexico will receive 4.596 million dollars from the PWA fund for roads. The total 14 million dollar Colorado Wyoming New Mexico appropriation allocates 2.871 million for highway construction and 1.725 million for grade crossings, in addition to regular federal highway aid.
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New Mexico
PWA
Colorado
Wyoming
N. Mex
Mott Motor Co. Becomes Aldridge Successor in Lubbock
R H Mott of Lubbock has leased the former Aldridge Motor Co. building and will continue selling Dodge Plymouth and other Chrysler products as the Aldridge successor. The arrangement signals the continuation of local auto sales under a new operator.
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R. H. Mott
Lubbock
Aldridge Motor Co
Dodge
Pimouth
Chrysler
Preservation of Community First in Hobbs Trade
A local civic message urges Hobbs residents to support home owned stores to boost city prosperity. It argues that buying from distant merchants diverts profits abroad and undermines community growth, calling for united citizen action to protect local commerce.
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Hobbs
Accident Near Tatum Claims Roswell Engineer
M. H. Hunter prominent Roswell engineer and former F E R A worker died from brain concussion and a broken leg after a head on collision Sunday night with a hay truck near Tatum. He had been in Hobbs for a sewer project and was returning home when the crash occurred. Members of the Hobbs baseball team helped extract him from the wreckage before he passed.
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M. H. Hunter
Roswell
Hunter
Hobbs
State May Tax Collections Rise Across Agencies
May fiscal data show increases in liquor stamp tax gasoline tax and motor vehicle licenses. Liquor stamp tax brought in 29594 up from 26937 April while gasoline tax reached 239025 for May versus 210839 in May 1934. Motor vehicle licenses for 11 months total 1087614 exceeding last fiscal year’s 811987. Caravan law collected about 29000 since March 1 with lead car tax 7 50 and towed car 5 00.
Sunrise Breakfast Hosted by Mr and Mrs W H Mc Cartney
Mr and Mrs W H Mc Cartney hosted a sunrise breakfast Sunday morning for a group of friends.
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W. H. McCartney
Liquor Inspectors Retain Office Through July 1
The state's three field inspectors Will Robinson of Roswell Jack Heard of Deming and John Rudolph of Las Vegas will keep their present capacities until July 1. After that date their status will be determined jointly by the State Liquor Board and the Bureau of Revenue.
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Liquor Board
Will Robinson
Roswell
Jack Heard
Deming
John Rudolph
Las Vegas
State Liquor Board
Bureau of Revenue
Hobbs Resident Returns from Denver Plans Permanent Stay
O. L. Henley returns to Hobbs after several months in Denver. He says Colorado is dull and Hobbs conditions are greatly improved. He has shed wanderlust and plans to remain permanently in Hobbs.
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O. L. Henley
Denver
Colo
Colorado
Hobbs
Ralph Koenig Nearing Return After Pneumonia Stay
Ralph Koenig has had pneumonia at General Hospital since May 24 and is improving. Doctors expect he will return home in a few days.
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Ralph Koenig
General Hospital
Roswell Sunday Ball Game Attended by Several Families
Mr and Mrs Don Mc Combs Mr and Mrs Clayton White and Miss Elsie White attended the ball game at Roswell on Sunday as spectators and supporters.
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Don McCombs
Clayton White
Elsie White
Roswell
Mrs Thomason Visits Overton Friend In Texas
Mrs. R L Thomason of Overton Texas is visiting Mrs R L Thorpe this week. She formerly lived in Lea county and resided in the chia vicinity for 25 years.
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R. L. Thomason
Overton
Texas
R. L. Thorpe
Thomason
Lea County
Chia
Monument Outpost Test Draws Interest In Texas Drilling
A Texas Company outpost near Hobbs townsite ramps up drilling below 3,000 feet after casing at 2,565 feet. Samedan's Byers No. 1 Fatmean Lipstock stands 350 feet off bottom while Stanolind's Byers No. 26 awaits momentary operations. Wells were active at 4,202 feet late yesterday with discovery prospects expected in the next days. Capabilities of Carter's Mat-1 in northeast Gt Coop reported.
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Texas Company
E Monument Discovery Wi
Hobbs
Carter
Prospects Bright for Lovington Meeting and Local Projects
Lovington stockmen will gather June 8 in the district court room to review grazing act information and discuss district advisors for Grazing District No. 6. Wheat referendum results in New Mexico show strong support for continuing the adjustment program, while Hobbs sewer project gains momentum with potential revenue bonds and federal aid.
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Lovington
Lea County
Roswell
New Mexico
AAA
United States
Hobbs
John Brand
Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works
H. Hunter
Hunter
A. & H. Drug One Cent Sale Proclaimed
The Rexall annual event named A. and H. Drug One Cent Sale is advertised as a regu lar sale to be held at the A Rexall store with notices promising hundreds in value and limited time offers.
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A. & H. Drug
Rexall
Four Injured in Hobba Youngers Car Accident
Four members of the Hobba younger set were injured when their car overturned on a curve east of town early Tuesday. Bob Robbins suffered a broken arm. Roy Gree Ruth Terry and Mickey Crislip had minor injuries. the car belonged to C Lawrence and was badly wrecked.
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Hobba
Bob Robbins
Roy Gree
Ruth Terry
Mickey Crislip
C. Lawrence
Hobbs Eludes Odds in Sunday Tournament Victory
An unclear report notes Hobbs achieving a decisive win at a tournament on Sunday. The fragment mentions Joe and matchups but lacks complete details on opponents, venues, or scores.
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Tourna
the Hobbs Ol
Joe Es
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