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Hobbs News

Location

Hobbs, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1934

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Dempsey Blasts Cutting on PWA Aid in New Mexico

In Silver City on Tuesday J J Dempsey Democratic congressional candidate charged Senator Bronson Cutting ignored New Mexico needs in PWA funding. He accused Cutting of delegating to his secretary while claiming to work, cited New Mexico totals and urged support for Roosevelt aligned candidates. Hatch also spoke on national issues urging voters to back allies in Washington.

Silver City J. J. Dempsey Congress Bronson PWA Washington Mr. Dempsey WM VC Wuriu Fivuzcressve Board of Regents University Senate New Mexico Robinson White House Hatch Chavez James Farley Albuquerque Carl Hatch Yee

Mostly About People You Know

Reverend and Mrs C S Walker left Wednesday for the Ann Conference of the Methodist Church to be held in Las Cruces from October 31 to November 4. A tea Friday will honor Mrs Walker, conference press of the Woman’s Missionary Society. W T Wallpole, former Western hotel owner at New Hobbs, visited Hobbs on business. Carl G Hobbs returned from California to visit his daughter Alice who recently underwent an operation. Tex Henson of Hobbs drove over for Mrs Henson and their baby son visiting relatives, returning after a Roswell circus trip. Artesia Advocate.

C. S. Walker The Methodist Church Las Cruces Rev. Walker Walker Soty W. T. Wallpole Western Hotel New Hobbs Kilgore Carl G Hobbs California Alice Hobbs High Tex Henson Mrs. Henson Fred Cole Mr. Cole Roswell Artesia

Orth Hotel Tap Room to Shortly Open Here

Bob R. White and W. M. Ball announce the Orth Hotel tap room will open soon in the city's downtown area, inviting patrons to enjoy new service and refreshments. The notice notes preparations are near completion and urges local residents to watch for an official opening date.

Orth Hotel

Hunting trip and Teachers' Convention trip to Santa Fe

Charles Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Witt, Forrest Dudley, Mr. Autrey and Mr. and Mrs. Shaw left Tuesday for the Walker Cabin in the mountains beyond Santa Fe. They plan a hunting trip and to attend the Teachers' Convention at Santa Fe.

Charles Walker Ben Witt Forrest Dudley Autrey Shaw Walker Santa Fe

Unclear fragmented item from Texas report

A partial OCR fragment references E R Wedbster, a residence near a cit. A Siltecan and a deters vieles are noted with no clear context or dates.

E. R. Wedbster Ato Deters Viele Cit Teckaaes Texas

Mayor Starch Breaks Ground on Expanded City Building

Mayor Emmett Starch and his crew of workmen finish touches on the city stare building, which doubles capacity in every department, signaling a major expansion for local services and operations.

Emmett Starch Estare

Mr and Mrs Wind Leave Amid Family Illness

Mr and Mrs O B Wind left hurriedly Tuesday night for a location summoned by a man alleging the serious illness of Mrs Wood's father. The note hints at urgent family matters prompting their departure.

O. B. Wind Tive Mrs. Wood

Parade of Democrats to Take Place Monday

Hobbs hosts a Democratic parade and mass ball the night before election. Committees arrange an illuminated procession on Carlsbad avenue followed by a dance at the Pia Mor with Bud Marshall and His Orchestra. Young Democrats lead a separate march and Hebbe offers further festivities drawing attendees from across the county.

Hobbs Lea County Carlsbad Avenue Bud Marshall Hebbe

Pla Mar Remodeled for Revival of Athletics

Under American Legion supervision DeWitt Reid will run a series of athletic events starting Friday night November 2 at 48:30 oclock. Main event features Eddie O Shea of New York City, 155 pounds, vs Blonde Crane of Big Spring, 155 pounds, best of three falls with no time limit. Semi final pairs Claude Swindell Nebraska University coach, 142 pounds, vs Puddin Head Perry of Abilene 150 pounds. Also four to six rounds of boxing. Pla Mar remodel aims to seat 500. advance ringside tickets at Palace Drug Store via Dr. Sam H Stewart.

American Legion DeWitt Reid Pla-Mar Eddie O’shea New York City Blonde Crane Big Spring Claude Swindell Nebraska University Puddin Perry

Investigator Campaign Funds Reported in New Mexico Visit

R L Ballentine an attorney with forth senatorial committee has spent three weeks in New Mexico with special investigators reviewing reports of big money used in the election. Ten percent of the salary is the lawful limit on expenditures of a national representative of a state or $950. Rumor in Hobbs today says a secret service man has been stationed to watch activities in Lea county.

R. L. Ballentine Senatorial Committee New Mexico Hobbs Secret Service Lea County

Quiet wedding for Miss Anita Musgrove and Sanford Glanton

Friends announce the quiet wedding at Fort Stockton Texas on September 26 with Rev J H Dyche officiating at the Baptist temple Miss Anita Lavaughn Musgrove becomes Mrs Glanton and resigns from Harden Hotel Coffee Shop The couple will set up housekeeping in Jal where the groom owns Imperial Boiler Works with operations in Jal and Hobbs

Anita Lavaughn Musgrove Sanford Glanton Fort Stockton Texas J. H. Dyche the Baptist

Democratic women’s branch to host Saturday Hobbs talk

Information from the women’s branch of the Democratic headquarters says a lady will speak for the Democratic PA on Saturday afternoon night in Hobbs. Further information will be published tomorrow.

Democratic PA Yes Hobbs

Chesher Plans Deer Hunt Party After Littlefield Visit

A. C. Chesher traveled to Littlefield on Sunday and may form a deer hunting party for the New Mexico mountains before returning.

A. C. Chesher Littlefield May New Mexico Mountains Hobbs

Young Democrats Rally Dance Tickets Sold Fast

Speaking of Young Democrats campaign workers report Mrs Grady sold eight tickets in two hours on Tuesday for the big rally dance to be given to the organization here Monday night.

Grady Mn

Parnell Couple Visit Midland for Several Days

Mr and Mrs Bill Parnell traveled to Midland on Tuesday and plan to stay several days, enjoying the visit as part of their travel.

Bill Parnell Midland

Hunting trip returns man with stored venison bear and turkey invites

John Dashko reports returning from a hunting trip and storing engraved invitations for a venison bear and turkey dinner for one year, with the items kept in storage.

John Dashko

Deputy Assessor John Love Visits Lovington Wednesday

Deputy Assessor John Love arrived in Lovington on Wednesday for on site inspection. The visit involved property valuations and local tax assessment follow ups with residents and officials.

John Love Lovington

Texas man purchases building for mortuary in Hobbs

O. D. Pierce of Hamilton Texas will establish a mortuary and undertaking parlor in Hobbs. He bought the former George Hotaling grocery site at the corner of bad avenue and Dalmont street to remodel for a furniture store and undertaking parlors. Pierce, brother of Hobbs meat supplier Slim Pierce, plans to arrive before November 10 to start the new enterprise.

O. D. Pierce Hamilton Texas Hobbs Bad Avenue Dalmont Street George Hotaling Slim” Pierce

Farley Declares Chavez the Better Senate Candidate

AP dispatches report James A. Farley publicly urges Congress member Dennis Chavez over Bronson Cutting for the United States Senate. The president's spokesman emphasizes Chavez as the New Deal choice, expressing pleasure at favorable election reports and urging Roosevelt supporters to back Chavez.

Associated Press James A. Farley National Administration Dennis Chavez Bronson Cutting United States Senate Chavez New Deal Cutting Roosevelt

Santa Fe Divorce Suit Dismissed By District Judge

On motion of the plaintiff District Judge M A Otero Jr today dismissed the suit of Mrs Alice Myers a wealthy Santa Fe divorcee against Brig Gen Osborne C New Mexico adjutant general Joe McCabe Santa Fe plumber and loan company operator Mrs Myers sued for an accounting of 128 500 allegedly given Wood for investment and for a judgment met each of the two men in the full sum

M. A. Otero, Jr Alice Myers Santa Fe Osborne C New Mexico

Dr Sam H Stewart Confined With Severe Flu At Home

Dr Sam H Stewart remains at home with a severe influenza illness. No complications reported, medical staff monitoring his condition as neighbors send well wishes.

Sam H. Stewart

Knockout ballot urging straight Democratic ticket

A political appeal urges voters to back the New Deal with a knockout ballot. It cites President Roosevelt and calls for a straight Democratic vote in New Mexico, urging unity, decisiveness, and alignment with the New Deal policy. The message warns against splitting tickets and scratches, urging cross marks under the Eagle and Shield.

Roosevelt United States New Mexico Voter Toto

Citizens Subscribing to Highway Sign Project

Love Sign Service attracts businessmen for a town sign at the intersection of Carlsbad avenue and Paso Highway east of Hobbs. The 12 by 24 foot sign will be sturdily built with iron girders to withstand wind and weather. Town trustees will maintain the sign and provide night illumination after placement.

Carlsbad Avenue Paso Highway Hobbs

Joe Robinson Rally to Be Held in Clovis

Mr and Mrs D D Bodie and Henry Caudill left for Clovis at noon today for the democratic rally with U S Senator Joe Robinson as principal speaker. The famous statesman is touring New Mexico on Roosevelt administration backing for the Democratic state and national tickets.

D. D. Bodie Henry Caudill Tee

NRA Chief Fred ee New Mexico Named Acting Director

Fred ee W Mexico NRA Chief resumes duties as acting state NRA compliance director succeeding Miss Rona Hanna who died in Roswell last week.

Fred Mexico Pliance NRA Rona Hanna Roswell

Mrs Park Carter and Mrs F C Palmer Visit Roswell

Mrs Park Carter and Mrs F C Palmer spent Thursday in Roswell, spending the day there and returning home in the evening.

Park Carter F. C. Palmer Roswell

Five Thousand Ex-Service Men Back Democratic Ticket

Santa Fe reports more than five thousand ex-service men have joined Democratic Ex-Servicemen's Clubs. Everett Grantham says all but two counties in the state have active organizers and aims to elect Democratic candidates. He projects that over half of about 17,000 ex-service men will be enrolled by election day and that a majority will support Democratic nominees, including Dennis Chavez for the U S Senate.

Santa Fe Everett Grantham The American Legion Grantham Dennis Chavette United States Senate Democratic Club

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