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Newspaper

Hobbs News

Location

Hobbs, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1934

Page

8

Levers Brothers Car Stolen, Recovered in Hamlin Texas

A two door Ford sedan stolen from Turner street Saturday noon was recovered at Hamlin Texas after a telegram from Lamesa reached Deputy Sheriff Kerley Sunday. Levers Brothers reps repossessed the vehicle and tracked the thief further. A description of the suspect was obtained in Anson Texas where he asked about the road to Haskell Texas.

Levers Brothers Turner Street Hamlin Texas Lamesa Kerley Anson Haskell

Charles Cragin Opens Lumber Business in Jal

Charles Cragin has organized a lumber business with headquarters in Jal and will open his operation in the southern camp at once after surveying Lea county prospects. Mr and Mrs F C Barold Palmer arrived in Hobbs Tuesday evening seeking a dwelling. Frank Laverty of Spur was a brief Hobbs visitor for a pop call on old friends including J M Cunningham and J L Emerson.

Charles Cragin Hobbs Lea County Jal F. C Barold) Palmer Frank Laverty Spur J. M. Cunningham J. L. Emerson Carlsbad

Humble force expert visits Hobbs for gas fire care

W B Ewing of Humble Texas spent a few days in Hobbs and came to the Cooper area last week as an expert in taking care of gas fires. Petty thieves stole a radio and a clock from Worth Hotel lobby Sunday night, the second radio stolen from the same spot. Mr and Mrs Glenn Bish and Mrs James Murray Jr left for Dallas Friday to watch the Texas Oklahoma football game.

W. B. Ewing Humble Forces Texas Hobbs Cooper Worth Hotel Glenn Bish James Murray, Jr Dallas Oklahoma

Caldwell completes Jal picture show house negotiations

C. C. Caldwell, who has been negotiating for a picture show house at Jal, has completed the building negotiations and expects to be in operation very shortly.

C. C. Caldwell Jal

Local Ladies Travel to Dallas for Texas-Oklahoma Game

Mrs. Phil Golden, Mrs. A. C. Chesher and Mrs. T. B. Suddreth departed Thursday afternoon for Dallas to attend the Texas-Oklahoma football clash scheduled for Saturday.

Phil Golden A. C. Chesher T. B. Suddreth Dallas

Yearning to Return Home Mentioned by Jal Visitor

J. D. Still of Jal spends Tuesday evening in Hobbs voicing a desire to return home. He expresses confidence his wish will soon be granted and anticipates relief in the near future.

J. D Jal Hobbs

Whalens Return From Three Week Tour

Mr and Mrs Tom Whalen and Mr and Mrs Joe Whalen returned Thursday from a three week trip to Chicago and points in the East and South. Frank Capurani who left here Saturday for an auto tour of several states is at Hope Arkansas this week and expects to return about November 1.

Tom Whalen Joe Whalen Chicago Frank Capurani Hope, Ark

Lea County Commission to Convene Social Session on Election Prep

Lea county commissioners will meet in social session Monday October 22 to arrange all details of official election affairs for November 6.

Lea County

Pumper Suthpen Seized by Acute Appendicitis

R H Suthpen, a pumper for Humble, suffered acute appendicitis Sunday and was rushed to Carlsbad Hospital for an operation.

R. H. Suthpen Carlsbad Hospital

Doctor Takes Nephew to Carlsbad for Emergency Appendectomy

Dr. Allen P. Terrell accompanied his nephew Terrell Stallings to Carlsbad on Sunday for an emergency appendicitis operation.

Allen P. Terrell Terrell Stallings Carlsbad

Hobbs Stopovers Highlight Local Carnival Visit

Clyde Woolworth and Dick Herwig of Jal paused in Hobbs on Tuesday morning while en route to Lovington. Mr and Mrs Jim Hewes from Monument arrived Saturday night to attend the carnival event.

Clyde Woolworth Dick Herwig Jal Hobbs Lovington Jim Hewes Monument

Lovington Residents Engage in Hobbs Political Forenoon

W. M. Beauchamp and Dr. Deardoff of Lovington spent the forenoon in Hobbs listening to politics. Claude Neely has accepted a position with Me-Tex Sup-Co beginning duties tomorrow. Mrs. Elouise Campbell of No water Okla is visiting her brother T. B.

W. M. Beauchamp Dr. Deardoff Lovington Hobbs Claude Neely Me-Tex Sup- Co Elouise Campbell Nowater, Okla T. B

Odessa visitor and local mother Mrs Klin Ape arrives

Mrs Ethe Klin Ape from Odessa visits the town, accompanying her mother in law Mrs Riley Claseland.

Ethe Klin Ape Odessa Rs. Riley Claseland

Still Came Amore Pelt Analysis

A fragment notes D Still cam aa omer A pelt, unclear context. The readable words hint at a possible personal name and item described, but the record lacks complete details to identify event, person, or place.

Wink Wildcats Arrive for Hobbs Game in Hobbs

The Wink Wildcats traveled to Hobbs for a game against Hobbs today. Last night they were kept under guard and fed well, as coach Johnson insisted on a quiet pregame. Oscar Forbes and W P Masters leased the old bank building on West Carlsbad Street to open a recreation and refreshment parlor, with remodeling underway.

Wink Wildcats Hobbs Johnson Oscar Forbes W. P. Masters Carlsbad Street Old Bank J. T. Harris Lumber Co Lonnie Elam

Eagle's Flight school paper promotes semi monthly edition

Hobbs high students edited and printed the Eagle's Flight on a multigraph. The edition is creditable and the group plans a regular semi monthly publication, encouraging wider circulation and support.

Hobbs High

Oil shows in Franks No 1 well near Roswell

Oil shows strong in Franks No 1 drilling southeast of Roswell. Operators plan to shoot the well with acid and await results. Location is half a mile south of the Oasis Gin in the NE 1-4 SE 1-4 section 20 11-25.

Roswell C. J. Franks

Doctor Roberts Plans Hobbs Clinic With Colleagues

Dr. D. H. Roberts of Jal visited Hobbs on Monday and announced he has located there after moving from Old Mexico. He says two other physicians will soon join him, forming a three member clinic at the new location.

D. H. Roberts Jal Hobbs Old Mexico

Odessa Couple in Hobbs Observe Local Happenings

Mr and Mrs Luther Neal of Odessa spent Thursday in Hobbs. Luther reports the Landreth near completion of two wildcats in Bator county with good prospects. Clyde Woolworth noted Thursday the theft and loss of a ranch house near Jal. Palace Bar and Cafe building bought Tuesday by Levers Bros for 2800 dollars.

Luther Neal Odessa Hobbs Luther Landreth Bator County Clyde Woolworth Jal Palace Bar and Cafe Levers Bros

New Liquor Law Fails to Meet Revenue Forecasts

The state earns more under the new liquor law than the old system but far below repeal projections. Tax yields about twenty thousand dollars monthly, totaling not more than one hundred fifty thousand annually. Earlier predictions had expected around one million in revenue.

Candidates mimic Cutting in bid to woo voters and tax limits

Many candidates pledge Republican breakfast and Democrat lunch rhetoric, aiming to appear progressive at dinner. They even charge the Democratic administration of New Mexico with forcing a 20 mill tax levy limit that necessitated a sales tax. The public may forget the levy limit was approved by voters as a constitutional amendment.

New Mexico

National GOP Split Over Cutting Support Sparks Scramble

Henry P. Fletcher, chairman of the Republican National Committee, says the national GOP will back Cutting. The Old Guard calls Cutting irregular and vows to rebuke Fletcher. Cutting is seen as having more chance to re-elect on November 6 than the GOP has had in two decades, leaving the national party as a spectator to the fight.

Henry P. Fletcer Republican National Committee G. P Cutting Old Guard Mr. Fletcher

Model Cleaners Install 12 H P Case Boiler

Model Cleaners announces the start of operations today with a 12 horsepower Case boiler and ample capacity for a large plant. Proprietor Heath declares the improvement resolves existing difficulties in integrating its other modern equipment.

Heath

Hobbs Gets Gravel Surfaced Roads Progress

Gravel surfacing of Turner avenue by the highway department progresses steadily from Dal Paso Road New Hobbs to within Hobbs city limits. At current pace completion to the Lovington road junction at the Shell Petroleum camp is expected in three weeks. Dal Paso Highway surfacing completed from the state line to Grimes avenue.

Turner Avenue Highway Department Dal Paso Road New Hobbs Lovington Road Shell Ptroleum Dal Paso State Line Grimes Avenue

Deputy Sheriff Tom Bingham Visit Hobbs Tuesday Afternoon

Deputy Sheriff Tom Bingham visited Hobbs on Tuesday afternoon to conduct routine patrols and community outreach activities. Official sources did not report any incidents or arrests during the visit.

Tom Bingham Hobbs

Classified Typewriter-Party Seeks Rental of Good Typewriter

Classified request from a Typewriter-Party seeking to rent a reliable typewriter. States knowledge of use and care. Request to notify Hobbs News for contact and rental arrangements.

Hobbs News

Change of Schedule for Lubbock to Hobbs Route

Notice of schedule change effective October 1, 1934. Leave Hobbs 9:15 a m arrive State Line 9:30 a m. Leave State Line 11 a m arrive Hobbs 11:15 a m. Leave Hobbs 11:30 a m arrive Carlsbad 1:45 p m. Leave Carlsbad 2:15 p m arrive Hobbs 4:30 p m arrive State Line 6:45 p m. Owner Cc McMakin.

Hebbe Lubbock Amarillo Carlsbad el Paso Seminole Andrews Odessa Lubbock-Brownfield Hobbs State Line

Masters Cafe Receives First Furniture And Fixtures

Furniture and fixtures for the new Masters' Cafe began arriving Thursday, signaling the start of interior setup. The arrival marks the initial phase of furnishing ahead of opening. Local suppliers delivered seating and equipment to the site.

New Masters

New Mexico Democrats Dodge Farm Issues

Excerpts from a 1934 Roosevelt County Record analysis note a split between Democratic and Republican platforms on farm aid, banking, taxation, and utility valuation. The FHA criticizes Democrats for not backing the Frazier Lemke bill and other farm relief measures while Republicans push for federal control of credit, munitions oversight, sales tax stance, and moratorium protections for distressed farmers and homeowners.

A. W. Cameron Farm Holiday Association New Mexico Roosevelt County Record New Mexico Farm Herald Elida N. M FHA Congress Federal ‘Reserve Bank National Farmers’ Holiday Association United States Exico Farmers’ Holiday Association A. W. Hockenhull Corporation Commission

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