Negroes Caught Near Eunice Face Thefts Charge
Two black men were captured near Eunice and brought to Winkler County on theft charges. The man bought gasoline at a Wink service station and sent a clerk to the car with a cold drink for a black woman. during the clerk’s absence he took two small sums from the cash drawer. They appeared before the Justice of the Peace at Wink for trial. R L Meyers left for Mineral Wells to attend the Texas State Band director’s clinic.
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Eunice
Wink
Winkler County
Justice of Peace
Hazeltines Visit From Artesia This Week
Mr and Mrs Hazeltine of Artesia were visitors this week, meeting local residents and inspecting area sites during their stay.
War ministers reshaped as Hore Belisha ousted in Britain
Interim appointee Stanley Oliver becomes war secretary replacing Leslie Hore Belisha in a major government shakeup amid controversy. Sir John Keith named to succeed Lord MacVillain as minister of safety and defense measures announced.
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Stanley Oliver
Leslie Hore-Belisha
Oliver
Sir John Keith
Harold Mac Villan
Mrs Cleveland Visits Hobbs Woman for Daughter’s Visit
Mrs Cleveland of Hobbs is here visiting her daughter, Mrs R L Meyers, during a local social gathering.
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Cleveland of
Hobbs
R. L
El Paso Camp Extension Club Welcomes New Members
The El Paso Camp Extension Club met January 30 at Mrs Frank Gallo's home. Seven new members were enrolled including Mrs Fred Brock and Mrs Adell Galle. The group discussed business, played games, and shared refreshments. next meeting is February 6 at 2 PM at Mrs Art Bothe's home with hobby demonstrations required.
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el Paso
Frank Gallo
James Bennett
W. H. Benson
Frank Galle
T. W. Suegins
Sam Newberry
E. F. Marsh
Roy Speer
Pat Heckman
Wayne Mitchell
J. B. Cravy
T. J. Maupin James Bennett
V. FF. Benson
T. J. Crestman
Fred Brock
Adell Galle
C. F. Mosley
J. D. Cochran
R. B. Lasater
Art Bothe
J. V. Cowan
Fire Department Responds To False Alarms And Drill
Twice the fire whistle blew on Thursday but no fire. Firemen rushed out once for a false alarm that was extinguished without the department, and a second time for a drill with the hose ready. About fifty cars followed the rapid response down the street, yet again no blaze was found.
Firemen Celebrate Start of New Year With Banquet
Kermit firemen marked the new year with their annual banquet at the Community Church. Tom Lundy served as master of ceremonies and keynote speaker, highlighting the water supply features of the new system.
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Kermit
Tom Lundy
Local residents travel and transfers noted this week
Mr and Mrs Sam Stevens and Mrs Bob Hudson traveled to Midland this week. Mr and Mrs Ray O Gwin are leaving for Denver City where they have been transferred. Buster Thompson returned Friday from Stephenville after visiting relatives.
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Sam Stevens
Bob Hudson
Midland
Ray O’gwin
Denver City
Buster Thompson
Stephenville
CLASSY FIDADS FOUND at Monterrey Hotel
Found billfold of Forrest Harris. Inquire at Monterrey Hotel for identification and payment details. Regular meeting Jal Lodge No 20 I C F at Jal school Mondays 7 50 p m. J R Wilson Noble Grand. M L Dooley Secy. Accountant auditor wanted for small bookkeeping tasks Box 248 Jal NM.
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Forrest Harris
Monterrey Hotel
Jal Lodge
Jal School
J. R. Wilson
Noble Grand
M. L. Dooley
Secy
For Sale Ellington Baldwin Piano Bargain
Ellington Baldwin piano offered at a bargain by T. W. Anderson Jal. NM Box 257 887? Readers are invited to mail inquiries to the listed box number for details.
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Ellington-Baldwin
Bargain
T. W. Anderson
N. M. Box
Oil wells show varied production in Winkler and Ward counties
In Winkler County the Duquesne Hoff man & Page No 1-B well in Morton section shows 23 barrels per day after a 400 quart shot at 2 908 feet. A Magnolia Sealy No 4 Sealy well in Ward County indicates 2728 barrels daily with 80 gravity oil and 825 1 gas oil ratio after acidizing. Sinclair Prairie No 7 Sealy offset is drilling lime at 2953 feet. Bowden Lochtusen No 1 Lovett in Winkler shows 15 barrels in 14 hours after a 400 quart shot.
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Emperor Pool
Winkler
Duquesne, Hoffman & Page
Morton
Magnolia-Sealy
Ward County
McQueen & Clevenger
Sealy
Mid- Continent Petroleum Corporation
Mid-Continent
Sinclair Prairie Oil Company No. 7
Lloyd McAdoos
Newson
Bowden & Lochtusen
Lovett
Bashara
Winkler County
Mrs Roach Hosts Bridge Party At Home
Mrs Clarence Roach entertained a group with a bridge party at her home on Wednesday night. Two tables of bridge were enjoyed with guests Mr and Mrs John Benton, Mr and Mrs Bill Fink, Mr and Mrs Rupert Madera, and the host and hostess. Refreshments were served.
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Clarence Roach
John Benton
Bill Fink
Rupert Madera
Wink family welcomes baby and health updates note
Mrs Ray Wadsworth and Mrs Bill Hollis are ill this week with influenza. Mr and Mrs Lloyd McAdoo announce the arrival of an eight pound son named Patrick Lee. Mrs McAdoo visits relatives at Linton and expects to return home next week. Friends anticipate meeting the new boss of McAdoo Motor Company. Little Ethel Marie Smith, daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Smith of Jal, is in a Kermit Hospital.
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Lloyd McAdoo
Patrick Lee
McAdoo
Linton
Wink
McAdoo Motor Company
Winkler County Poll Tax Count For 1939 Elections
Winkler County reports a voting strength of 1 949 voters for the year with polls open to elect officials from the nation’s top man down. The count shows a slight decrease from 1988 when about 2 400 persons paid poll taxes. There were 117 exemptions among those listing as olds and youngs.
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Winkler
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R. L. Meyers
Mineral Wells
Texas State Band
Mrs Hazeltine
Tesia
Standard
Skelly
SHELL
Cooper
E. S
NEW Mexico Electric Service CO
Dr. Miles
Fidads
Science
J. E. Williamson
Williamson
Nassau
Bahamas
Pan American Airways
Miami
Mrs Roach
Ray Wadsworth
Bill Hollis
Ethel Marie’ Smith, Dau
Ter
J. B. Smith
Jal
Kermit Hospital
Winkler CO
Hines Airport
Texas
Hines and Eddleman Distributors
West Texas
New Mexico
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