School Election April 30 Aims for Commission Government
An injunction by Judge Patton at Lovington blocks mayor and officials from overseeing a special election on April 30 in a township. The vote tallied 245 to 224 in favor of the commission form, with 2 opposed, amid questions over lawfulness and the need for a voters board of registry.
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Patton
Lovington
Board of Registration For
City
Board of Registry
Commission
Board of Registration
Faculty Hears Junior College Proxy Monday
At the regular faculty meeting on Monday evening March 25, Donald W. McKay of Eastern New Mexico Junior College addressed guests and faculty. He discussed present-day changes in educational procedure, citing experiences as State Rural Supervisor and noting Hobbs schools as among the best in efficiency in New Mexico. He praised Mr. Stafford’s leadership and noted evolving attitudes of school boards toward student life and freedom of choice, including observation.
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Donald W. McKay
Eastern New Mexico
New Mexico
Hobbs
Stafford
Local Birth Announcement and Travel for Cattlemen
Mr and Mrs R H Pi Eunice celebrate the birth of an 8 pound girl at General Hospital on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs J M Cun attended the cattle and sheepmen convention earlier this week.
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R. H. Pi Eunice
General Hospital
J. M.cun
Cattlemen
Sheepmen
Boy Scouts Reorganized Into Five City Troops
The Boy Scout program in the city is reorganized into five troops replacing the old unit. Sponsoring groups include Masonic Lodge American Legion Methodist Church Baptist Church and Citizens Troop. Edward Autrey named Scout Commissioner Lea County and will assist. Court of Honor meets tonight under W F Edwards. Scouts seeking rank advancement or troop transfers must attend.
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Masonic Lodge
Mr. Beasley
Miller Cosby
Gene Williams
American Legion
Mr. Westville
R. E. Alsup
C. C. Johnson
Bob Holman
Methodist Church
C. S. Walker
C. B. Neeley
H. S. Raymond
A. L. Langford
Baptist Church
J. W. Williams
Citizens
Dale Dudley
W. D. Stafford
Hobbs Area Scout leadership announced for district committee
Hobbs District Committee of the Eastern New Mexico Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, announced this week the officers and chairmen. Chairman R W Woodard Vice Chairman J W Williams Secretary C E Lawrence Commissioner Edward Autrey Finance Leo Conner Publicity Weldon Jolly Civic Service M Lippman Unit Organization W D Stafford Reading Rev F K Suddath Court of Honor W F Edwards Health and Safety T M Roper Cubbing Mr Neeley Leadership Training Allen E Johnson Rural Scouting W E Flint Co Agent Lovington
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Hobbs
Eastern New Mexico
Mr. Neeley
Allen E. Johnson
W. E. Flint
Lovington
Southwestern Investment Co Back In Business In Hobbs
Mr and Mrs Bob Childers resume real estate and investment work in Hobbs in 1929 30 era reopening with offices two doors north of Palace Drug Co Royalties will be handled by Mr Childers and local real estate by Mrs Childers listing invitations issued for real estate and royalties The new firm name is not shown in the readable fragment
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Bob Childers
Hobbs
Palace Drug Co
Mrs. Austin Caylor Taken to Hot Springs for Illness
Mrs. Austin Caylor was ill for several days and went to Hot Springs on Sunday for care. Misa B. Martin accompanied her and will stay at the health resort for several weeks to aid in recovery.
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Austin Caylor
Hot Springs
Misa B. Martin
Mr and Mrs Vernon Eubanks Visit Here Over Weekend
Mr and Mrs Vernon Eubanks of Childress visited friends here over the weekend, sharing time and hospitality with local residents.
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Vernon Eubanks of
Childress
Von Hardin and Elbert 5 In El Paso Business
Von Hardin and Elbert five are in El Paso on business. Local note indicates travel or meeting relating to commerce. No other context or dates provided.
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von Hardin
Elbert 5
el Paso
Community notice on mail order firms harming local merchants
Local advertorial urges residents to patronize home owned stores to protect the town’s commerce and tax base. It warns mail order catalogs and chain stores reduce state and local progress and asks readers to consider buying locally to support schools and community.
Capitan Townsite Well Turner No 1 Yields 170 Barrels
Capitan Oil Corporation reports Turner No 1 townsite well at Dalmont and Taylor streets showed a potential test of 19 152 barrels after acid treatment. Baseline flow was 70 barrels per hour through 2 1/2 inch tubing, with 2 000 gallons acid increasing flow to 97 barrels and 4 000 gallons to 170 barrels. Bottomed at 4 215 feet.
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Capitan Oil Corporation
Turner No. 1
Dalmont
Taylor Streets
Brother of Mrs. Goodwin Dies At Texas Home
Mrs. O. C. Goodwin and her son O. A. traveled to Crockett Texas after her brother died Sunday. Funeral services were conducted there Tuesday, marking the family’s loss.
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O. C. Goodwin
O. A
Crockett
Texas
Tom Rives Released After Skull Injury From Hospital Stay
Tom Rives, who sustained a fractured skull three weeks ago, was discharged from General Hospital on Monday, marking his return home after treatment and recovery.
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Tom Rives
General Hospital
Labor Department Rep Stresses NRA at Hobbs Meeting
Fred L. Phillips representing the U S Department of Labor spoke to the Oil Field Gas and Refinery Workers Local 290 at Hobbs Legion Hall last Friday. He urged NRA as a living force in the nation and highlighted local and national issues. The next night eight members attended the West Texas and New Mexico Council meeting in Midland for a regular council session.
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Fred L. Phillips
United States Department of Labor
Oil Field, Gas and Refinery Workers of America
Hobbs Legion Hall
NRA
Hobbs
West Texas and New Mexico Council
Midland
Texas
James Hewes Returned Home After Lubbock Hospital Operation
James Hewes of Monument was brought back to his home following several days in a Lubbock hospital where he underwent a major operation.
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James Hewes
Monument
Lubbock
Hobbs Couple Visited Miss Viola Brown on Lubbock Trip
Mr and Mrs John Daniel spent Monday in Lubbock and returned to Hobbs via Gomez where they called on Miss Viola Brown.
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John Daniel
Lubbock
Hobbs
Gomez
Viola Brown
Lubbock Visit Noted for Mrs Bernice Mapp
Mrs Bernice Mapp was a visitor in Lubbock on Wednesday marking a brief local social note.
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Bernice Mapp
Lubbock
Roosevelt Billions for Relief With Strings Attached
Special to The Hobbs News reports Congress will approve 4.88 billion dollars for a work relief program with conditions. Wage requirements on permanent federal work will apply, others left to the president within broad limits. Labor unions oppose, business groups oppose, and spending timing may curb direct dole, shifting focus to state and federal relief handling amid political considerations in Ohio.
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Washington
Congress
Rooselt
Ths
Federation of Labor
Ohio
Consolidation of Hobbs and New Hobbs Schools Planned for April Vote
Representatives of Carlsbad Barbers Union met Hobbs officials to discuss transferring charters to the Carlsbad district based in part on better cooperation. Voters in Hobbs and New Hobbs will decide on April 30 whether to consolidate the two districts. School boards approved the petition and set the election at the district school houses. The plan calls for using existing buildings as ward schools and building a new central high school.
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Bob Priest
Carlsbad Barbers’ Union
Hobbs
Carlsbad
Priest
Wink
Texas
Jal
Cavern City
New Hobbs
Truck Line Inaugurates Daily Service to Hobbs
The Rainbow Truck lines have inaugurated daily service to Hobbs from El Paso and will extend to Hobbs merchants as demand grows. Tom Schnaubert, experienced truck handler, will manage the Hobbs route, bringing years of public trucking experience, most recently in Carlsbad.
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Rainbow
Hobbs
el Paso
Tom Schnaubert
Schnaubert
Carlsbad
County Agent Reports Aid Checks and Bitter Weed Perils
Summary of a weekly county agent bulletin: cotton growers received 1549.04 in checks from the National Surplus Certificate Pool parity payments and second 1934 cotton payments, with sheep losses from Bitter Weeds threatening flocks near lakes and road pits. No remedy exists. keep sheep away from the weed until grass grows. Some producers have not signed 1985 cotton and corn-hog contracts, with closings soon. Seed loan rules pending. Feed & Seed Loan Organization likely to issue forms shortly. no size information available yet.
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W. E. Flint
Cry
Feed & Seed Loan Organization
K C Store Pre Easter Clearance Sale Announced
The management of the K. C. Store announces a Pre Easter Clearance Sale with every item discounted. Proprietor Mr. Vener offers standard brands at saving prices during the event. An advertisement for the K. C. Store appears on page 8 of this issue.
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K. C
Vener
New Mexico Granted FERA Funds Totals and Allocations
Federal Emergency Relief funds were allotted to New Mexico for March totaling 1 101 968 with 1 191 965 cited for general relief. Specific allocations include 500 000 for relief, 400 000 for drought relief, 110 000 for transient service, 12 500 for emergency education, 8 465 for student aid, and 166 000 for rural rehabilitation.
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New. M
Lubbock Meat Show Set for April 1 2 and 3
Lubbock hosts the fifth annual Quality Meat Show April 1 2 and 3 featuring baby beeves fat pigs fat lambs on hoof and dressed capons. FFA students 4 H club members and adults prepare meats for parade as prices rise and demand may bring best returns. Chamber of Commerce plans a dance April 2 and Col Earl Gartin will preside at the livestock sale April 3.
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Lubbock
FFA
Ne Sow
Merce
Earl Gartin
Blevinses Welcome Baby Girl In Hobbs
Mr and Mrs Ira Blevins of Hobbs welcomed a baby girl weighing seven and a half pounds. Birth notice appears in Hobbs Newa Job Printing.
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Ira Blevins
Hobbs
Hobbs Newa—Job Printing
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Stee
Favor Commission Govt
Boy Scouts
Abor Department
Roosevelt
The
Hobbs News
Carlsbad Barbers
FERA
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