Community selects armory options and lists donors for street work
Burke notes 200 trees to be supplied for street work. A committee will explore obtaining an armory as no facility exists in Eastern New Mexico. Civic Club close to $20 in expenses. local businessmen donate 2.50 each. Donors include Jarecki Mfg and many others while beef contributors list several residents and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico Electric
H. F. Oakes
M. D
Shorty’s Grocery
Clean Towel
Club Cafe
C. C. Dry Goods
H. S. Weaver
City Drug Store
Modern Cleaners
Bill Collum
Frank Butler
Wm. Knesbeck
Malcolm Madera
Maxine
A. A. Hazeltine
Rex Theatre
M. I. Humphreys
Firemen Start Friday Dances to Buy Equipment
The volunteer fire department announces a series of Friday night dances at city hall to fund firefighting gear. O. H. Bryant and his Cher okee Drifters provide music this week. Entrance is $1 per couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Bryant
Rev Norris speaks on association program in Lovington
Rev W H Norris pastor of the First Baptist Church of Jar spoke at the Southeast ern Baptist Association meeting in Lovington last week. He addressed The Incentive for Evangelism in the Great Commission as part of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Norris
First Baptist Church of
Jar
Southeastern Baptist Association
Lovington
Rev. Norris
Jal Celebrates Water Works Dedication and City Development
The Jal community dedicates its new municipal water works with a platform ceremony led by Randy Johnston. Officials from Lea and surrounding counties attend as Rev. Norris and Rev. Butler bless the project. Mayor McAllister accepts the honor amid plans to extend development. A calf-roping contest and barbecued beef follow, with dances closing the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Owens
Lea County
J. Roy Storms
Hobbs Chamber of Commerce
John Mullins
Hobbs
W. E. Flint
Lovington
R. L. Robinson
Lea County Board of Education
Jal
Knight
Randy Johnston
W. H. Norris
Jal Baptist Church
C. Y. Butler
Jal Methodist Church
McAllister
Madera
Collum
Whitworth
Brooks Brininstool
Allen P. Terrell
Burke
John E. Miles
Santa Fe
Hi Dow
Murray
Roswell
Pink Mitchell
Kermit
Jaland Kermit
Free Textbook Funds Jeopardized by Veto Threats
Telegrams from teachers parents and leaders urge Governor to veto a bill diverting 150000 from the free textbook fund to state university and college budgets. School officials in Lea County say oil and gas taxes fund the program and blame the bill for harming local schools. They urge a veto since a two thirds vote would be needed to override a veto after adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alls
Burke
County Board of Education
Lea County
Hughes and Whitworth Open Skating Rink
Hunter Hughes and J M Whitworth opened their new skating rink Wednesday for the Waterworks Celebration. The rink will offer daily amateurs hours from 1 30 to 3 p m to help learners and will operate under close supervision with no rowdiness tolerated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter Hughes
J. M. Whitworth
Hughes
Oil Flow Records and New Wells Near Penrose Area
Oil flowed 205 barrels in 20 hours from 3430 feet. Gulf Oil Corp No 7 McCormack in 32-21-37 completed for 95 barrels in 17 hours after 2000 gallons of acid. New location Danglade and Clover No 1 Corrigan 1800 feet from east line of 33-21-37. Great Western staked No 2 B Leonard 660 feet from NW corner of 32-23-37. Hardy area locates John Menke No 2 J J Alexander in center of lot 11, 5-21-37.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penrose
Gulf Oil Corporation
No. 7
McCormack
Danglade and Clo
Wer No
Corrigan
Leonard
Hardy Area
John Menke No
J P Alexander
Lot
Birthday honors for Wilma Brock and Louie Penn
Wilma Brock and Louie Penn were honored at a birthday party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Brock. Green and white decorations lined the home, with a cake bearing both names and fourteen candles blown out, then all out by Louie. Guests included numerous family and friends. refreshments and gifts followed a evening of games and good will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Brock
Louie Penn
A. L. Brock
Wilma
Louie
J. J. Smith
Pyburn
Homer Fender
Jarred
Mrs. Lindsay
Mr. Stephens
Clayton
Olen Elliott
Helen ‘Lindsay
Nell Rose Robinson
Dorothy Lee Rush
Marjorie Marshall
Mona Bess Bradford
Billye Ruth Wrage
Becky Joe Smith
Glenda Brock
Bill Zahn
Odis Pharr
Woodrow Grider
James L. Stephens
Orval Clayton
Allen Jarred
Junior Scott
Kendal Houston
Richard Goodner
Thomas Brock
Bob Bart
Berry Pender
Billy
L. D. Brock
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Hudson
MOODY
Valley View Courts
Doc’s
Bender System
Sunray
Hamburger
Great Western Producers, Inc
Mattix
Cooper’s Service Station
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