Three Die In Mystery Explosion Near Jal
Investigators sift through facts after a Tuesday night explosion and fire on the outskirts of Jal killed three men. E R Roberts and Neumeyer are identified among the charred bodies. the third victim remains unnamed. Coroner's inquest offered no definite cause, with theories ranging from a stove explosion to a struck match. Donohue and Roberts had bought a new gasoline heater hours earlier. Neumeyer’s wife heard the blast and saw the fire. Remains were sent from Jal to Carlsbad for processing.
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E. R. Roberts
Neumeyer
Roberts
Donohue
Neymeyer
Donahue
E. R
E. M. Roberts
Hobbs
Jal
Carisbad
Precinct Convention Held in Hobbs at City Hall
A Hobbs and New Hobbs precinct convention met at City Hall on Saturday under the official call. Dr. Allen P. T was nominated chairman and elected unanimously. J. L. Emerson won by acclamation. Delegates listed include Otton Grady, A. J. Heard, W. P. Clark, Mrs. P. Clark, L. E. Lake, Mrs. A. P. Terrell, and others. Delegates were not instructed for the county convention, and the session adjourned.
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Wrebbs
Allen P. T
J. L. Emerson
Otton Grady
A. J. Heard
W. P. Clark
P. Clark
L. E. Lake
A. P. Terrell
W. B. Gray
Dan Bodie
J. F.maddox
Grady Thompson
Pat Kennon
L. B. Guthrie
Bilee Mose Wilson
Roy Yarbrough
C Johnson
Charles B. Cochran
Wittie Hillierd
Gertrude Harris
Glen Imorantet
Gary Scoentet
Roosevelt Theatre Damaged By Flames In Night Fire
The Roosevelt Theatre gutted by a blaze late at night causing extensive interior damage to the building leased by Whalen & Son. The fire started in a side room as patrons evacuated safely. Whalen & Son face suspension of operation and need for rehabilitation. The Roosevelt opened in 1929 30 as Rits and had recent upgrades including new projecting lines and cushioned seating.
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Roosevelt Theatre
Whalen & Son
Roosevelt
Jeasees
Artesia Shows Signs of Seeing the Light
The Artesia Advocate highlights closer cooperation between Eddy and Lea counties to develop mineral resources such as potash and oil. Shared wealth from tax revenue demands a constructive plan approved by both counties, requiring public spirit and cooperative action to secure fair representation and funding for education and highways.
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Artesia
Eddy
Lea
New Mexico
Free Adult Dressmaking Class Begins Dec 4
A Hobbs high school Homemaking department sponsored free adult dressmaking class runs in December. First meeting December 4 at 7 p m in Room 6. Taught by Miss Hope Roberts with no charge. To enroll, contact Miss Ruby Powers at 362 during school hours or send a card to reserve a space. Space is limited.
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High School
Hobbs Homemakers
Hope Roberts
Ruby Powers
Unit Rule Debate in Eddy Lea Counties for Senate Nomination
Eddy and Lea counties must nominate a state senator to fill the Jackson vacancy. The piece argues against using the unit rule to force party discipline, urging fair voting at the district convention and respect for delegates' choices. It notes Eddy’s larger current delegation and Lea’s growing population due to oil, warning against political manipulation and advocating principled conduct.
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Eddy County News
Jackson
Eddy
Lea
Eddy County
Lea County
Lee County
Local Budget Growth Outpaces Revenue Projections
A fragmented OCR note reflects concerns over rapid government spending and the gap between Deere’s January estimate and actual revenue, signaling looming deficits and ongoing fiscal strain amid untied funds.
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Janeenees
Liquor Dealer Sues Former Toro Owner in Lea County
C G Scott doing business as Elson Company sues Tom Gordon in Lea County District Court claiming 457 owed for liquors sold and delivered. Writ of garnishment served on Hobbs Distilling Co to tie funds. Gordon came to Hobbs as an employee of Hobbs Distilling Co and recently sold properties including Tokio dance hall lease and Green Lantern Cafe. John R Brand represents Scott.
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District Court of
Lea County
C. G. Scott
Elson Company
Tom Gordon
Hobbs Distilling Co
Gordon
Hobbs
Wink Man Kills Two Deer At One Shot
D. D. Pollard reportedly holds the year’s deer shooting record as he killed a buck and a doe with a single shot. He said the buck was intentional while the doe was accidental, as the two deer stood on opposite sides of his line of fire. A game warden inspected the scene and issued a clear bill of explanation.
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Wink Man
D. D. Pollard
Mr. Pollard
Pollard
Wink Times-Herald
New Mexico Commission to Study Work Plans
Governor A. W. Hockenbull called a meeting of the State Highway Commission to study work plans amid protests against stoppage of work. The move aims to review project scheduling and address public concerns as construction timelines are reassessed.
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NEW Mexico Commission
A. W. Hockenbull
State Highway Commission
Hannett Heads to Washington for Chavez Senate Contest
Santa Fe dispatches report Former Governor A. T. Hannett has been retained by Dennis Chavez to contest the U S Senate seat against Bronson Cutting. Hannett is en route to Washington to hold conferences on procedure and strategy.
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Santa Fe Dispatches
A. T. Hannett
Dennis Chavez
U. S. Senate
Bronson Cutting
Hannett
Washington
Six truckloads bring fixtures for Sadler drug store opening
Six truckloads of fixtures equipment and stock were moved here from Littlefield on Sunday for the F A Sadler store opening in the brick building adjoining Masters Cafe.
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Littlefield
F. A. Sadler
Masters’ Cafe
Rex Theatre Remodeling Under Way
O B Wood Jr manager of Big and Rex Theatres announces remodeling of the Rex interior has begun under the direction of Dewey Beach. The cinema will not close and work will proceed between program hours. Plans include removing the balcony and general alterations to improve patron comfort sound effects and projection on screen.
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O. B. Wood, Jr
Big
Rex Theatres
Dewey Beach
Watson of Artesia Nominee for Senator
Delegates at New Hobbs school auditorium in Lea and Eddy counties backed Hollis G. Watson of Artesia for the Senate nomination. Watson, cashier of Artesia’s First National Bank and former Eddy County commissioner, won Eddy county support. Lea County delegates later caucused. The convention also appointed a resolutions committee to honor the memory of the late Senator J. H. Jackson as it adjourned.
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New Hobbs School
Lea County
Eddy County
Allen P. Terrell
Rudolph Wilcox
Artesia
Mra
Tom Bingham
Tatum
Guy Reed
Carlsbad
Hollis G. Watson
Watson
J. H. Jackson
Oc Ae
First National Bank of
Luke Roberts
Lovington
J. A. Campbell
H. R. Rogers
Dwight Lee
Dillard Campbell
W. A. Coleman
Betty C. Boy
Hollywood Premier draws strong crowd for hobbs act at Big Theatre
The Wednesday night Hollywood Premier show in Hobbs drew high spirits despite a windstorm. Cotton Cloc er hosted the impromptu characterization contest with many young ladies portraying famous movie stars. Winners were Mae Dell Smith as Shirley Temple, Ines Adams as Kate Smith, and Katie Lee Watson as Jean.
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Hollywood
Big Theatre
Hobbs
David Holt
Berney Hynd
Kathrine Hepburn
Evelyn Burke
Tarzan
Bob Berry
Janet Gaynor
Ouida Townsend
Alice Faye
Ruth Huston
Nasty Man
Mae West
Virginia Hess
Shirley Temple
Mae Dell Smith
Kate Smith
Ines Adams
Exchange Bank for Jal Is Coming Up
Charles Cragin of Jal brought news of an early banking exchange for the southern camp as Lea County State Bank officials met Jal business leaders. Officials promised immediate establishment of a bank there to relieve local business of scarce banking facilities.
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Charles Cragin
Jal
Hobbs
Lea County State Bank
Houston Oil and Houston Pipe Line report Sept quarter loss
Consolidated net loss for September quarter reported as 5,358 after charges and taxes, versus prior year profit of 189,212 on 357,906 preferred shares. For the nine months, net profit totaled 308,461 after charges, equal to 86 cents per preferred share. notes compare to September 1983 results.
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Houston Oil Co
Texas
Houston Pipe Line Co
Seber
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