Town Team Dominates Early Hobbs Softball Action
The Town Team led the Hobbs Softball League with two wins and no losses after opening play Monday. Eight teams entered as Stanolind edged by Shell Pipe Line 24-20, Phillips beat Shell Petroleum 23-16, Shell Petroleum shut out Gypsy 6-0, and High School defeated Humble 18-11 on Tuesday.
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Hobbs
Stanolind
Phillips
Shell Pipe Line
Shell Petroleum
Gypsy
Humble
Town
Petg
Lea County Records Lowest Child Mortality in State
The 1934 mortality table shows Lea County reporting no deaths from diarrhoea and enteritis, the only county with a lower rate than the U S average of 17.7 per 100000. There has been only one death from these causes in Lea during the past five years.
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Lea
U. S
Mrs Henry Caudle Visits Friends in Hobbs This Week
Mrs Henry Caudle of Artesia is visiting friends in Hobbs this week after returning from a five weeks stay in Arkansas.
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Henry Caudle
Artesia
Hobbs
Arkansas
Hobbs Rejoices in Stable Growth and Prosperity
After years of ups and downs Hobbs shows steady gains and rising property values. Citizens who held through the cycles now enjoy intrinsic value and new residents are drawn by the present building era and confident outlook. The piece notes a reshaped image to the public and a focus on current favorable developments.
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Hobbs
New Mexico VFW Encampment Draws 500 in Clovis
The second annual encampment of the New Mexico Department of Veterans of Foreign Wars drew more than 500 visitors to Clovis with Texas delegations. Speakers included Former Governor Geo. Curry, Judge M. A. Otero Jr., and Peter L. Rapkoch. Hobbs delegates Morris Lippman C. C. Johnston and Buck Stanley attended.
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Clovis
New Mexico
Hobbs Man's Parents Killed in Tornado
Mr and Mrs W E Easter and their son returned from Ralls Texas where they attended funeral services for Mr Easter's mother and father killed when a tornado struck their home near there Wednesday. Mr Easter was killed instantly and his wife died en route to a Lubbock hospital. A 15 year old daughter was seriously injured but not expected to die.
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W. E. Easter
Ralls
Texas
Mr. Easter
Carlsbad Paving Judgment Upheld by Supreme Court
The New Mexico Supreme Court affirmed a district court ruling in the Carlsbad paving bond case. The decision orders first interest to be paid from the fund, then unpaid bonds in numerical order, and upholds a writ of mandamus sought by bondholder J. D. Ackerman to compel payment of principal on bond No. 77 when funds permit.
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Santa Fe
State Supreme Court
District Court
Carlsbad
New Mexico
John C. Watson
J. D. Ackerman
H. E. McMinn
Ceourt
Boyce Couple Welcome Daughter Petty Ruth
Mr and Mrs P M Boyce announce the birth of their daughter Petty Ruth on June 26. The event adds a new member to the family with a name to be celebrated in the community.
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P. M. Boyce
Petty Ruth
Roper Couple Announce Birth Of Son Emil Maynard
Mr and Mrs P M Roper announce the arrival of a son Emil Maynard born June 26. The family reports a healthy newborn and looks forward to introducing him to relatives and friends.
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Emil Maynard
King hearing set for July 2 in local court
Preliminary hearing for Ben C. King, local contractor, charged with knowingly receiving stolen property, will be held next Tuesday in Justice of Peace Emerson's court. King posted a $1,000 bond after his arrest for four cases of bag blasting powder from Skousen Bros. Also set for July 2 is the P. M. Ryan theft case. Ryan attempted to kill himself with a wrist slashing in Lovington county jail. Both cases prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney John R. Brand.
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Ben C. King
Justice of Peace Emerson
King
Skousen Bros
P. M. Ryan
Ryan
Lovington
John R. Brand
Hobbs Considers Lea Mex Plant Purchase with New 5000 Loan
Lea Mex Gas Company officials inform Hobbs Town Council of a further 5000 loan for construction, bringing total construction funds to 25000. The loan is secured by the deed of trust if Hobbs buys Lea Mex Gas and Water. The council has weighed municipal operation of the plants for some time.
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Lea Mex Gas Company
Hobbs
Lea Mex Gas and Water
Lea Mex
Town Trustees to Take Up Licenses Friday Night
Town Clerk Alsup announced a meeting of the town trustees to consider liquor license applications. If all items cannot be finished, an adjourned session is set for Saturday night.
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Alsup
Patrols Check Brakes and Violations in Hobbs Area
Patrolmen Jack Nichols and Curtis Lawton are in Hobbs for a few days inspecting brakes light certificates and trucking and motor vehicle law compliance. Nichols, a former Hobbs resident, leads district patrolmen.
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Jack Nichols
Curtis Lawton
Hobbs
Mr. Nichols
Spring rains revive parched N M ranges
Spring rains boost grass and seed crops in northeastern New Mexico and surrounding states easing drought relief work. The Livestock Feed Agency curtails activity while the Cattle Transfer Unit ends. Drought designations last until June 30 with July 1 reviews. Western carriers cut hay and roughage rates to 66 percent and 50 percent respectively until August 31.
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Drouth
Federal Livestock Feed Agency
Cattle Transfer Unit
Grouth
New Mexico
Colorado
Kansas
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Texas
Drough
Life For Our Youths Amid Chain Store Domination
Community voices warn that growth of chain store systems robs youths of career potential. They cite limited advancement from clerk to manager, with FTC data suggesting short tenure and layoffs. The piece laments loss of local business independence and economic mobility under distant corporate control.
Property Owners Favor Sewer System in Hobbs
Mrs. C. Rogers reports strong progress in securing applications for Hobbs proposed sewer system. Of 85 contacted tenants and property owners only five refuse to contract. Government aid will keep user costs low and ensure bond obligations are met, with monthly charges set to cover system costs over the bond period.
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C. Rogers
Hobbs
Emergency tax on school purchases goes into effect July 1
Santa Fe reports the new emergency school tax law becomes active July 1. The state issues copper tokens of one and five mills to cap total tax at two percent on retail sales. Merchants may pass tax to customers, but tokens and exchanges curb overcharge. Tokens sold to merchants banks or individuals. customers can swap a penny for tokens to cover tax on small buys.
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Santa Fe
Bureau of Revenue
Miss Jeannine Jernigan Plans Dallas Fort Worth El Paso Visit
Miss Jeannine Jernigan will depart Saturday for a week long trip visiting Dallas Fort Worth and El Paso with friends.
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Jeannine Jernigan
Dallas
Fort Worth
el Paso
Mrs Jernigan Heads West for Sacramento Mountains Vacation
Mrs. Jerry Jernigan will depart this week for a vacation in the Sacramento Mountains near Cloudcroft. She plans a stay amid forested high country and mountain air.
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Jerry Jernigan
Sacramento Mountains
Cloudcroft
Crickets and Choir Echo From Across The Way
Two women at an open window listen to a church choir praying across the street and to crickets. They remark on the loud singing and the unusual sight of the crickets lifting their hind legs as they see it. Atchison Globe report.
Lea County Democratic Central Committee Meets in Lovington
The Lea County Democratic Central Committee will gather in Lovington this afternoon at 2 o clock to compile and pass rules and regulations required by the Acts of the last legislature. Allen P Terrell serves as chairman.
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Lea County
Democratic Central Committee
Lovington
Presen Allen P. Terrell
Social notes from Santa Fe and surrounding towns
George Bates attends business in Santa Fe. Miss Bernice Hayes was ill Wednesday. Dr. C A Davis hosts his wife and daughter Jacqueline of El Paso this week. Mrs. R D Gibbs and daughter depart for Oklahoma City this week. Miss Gaytende Fromstein to vacation with relatives in Christi for the summer.
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George Bates
Santa Fe
Bernice Hayes
Dr. C. A. Davis
Jacqueline
el Paso
R. D. Gibbs
Oklahoma City
Gaytende Fromstein
Generous Christi
Mrs Ostrom and Fr Martin Visit Mabel Coeman
Mrs L E Ostrom of W and her mother Mrs Fr Martin of P visited with Mabel Coeman Wednesday.
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L. E. Ostrom
Fr Martin
Rith
Mabel Co Eman
Unclear Personal Notice From Oklahoma and Arkansas Relatives
A fragmentary item notes Mr and Mrs Sam G and relatives in Oklahoma and Arkansas. Details are incomplete and cannot confirm full context or exact relations or events.
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Sam G
Oklahoma
Arkansas
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