Distance from observer dulls reality and church rift effects
The piece argues that reality fades with observer distance and cites an Episcopal Council grant to the Alianza Libres despite Bishop Kinsolving II’s opposition. It claims top bodies show irrational, even lunatic leadership, then notes Lovington and nearby towns carrying Christmas donation drives with anonymous gifts, praising local generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
Alianza Federal de Los Pueblos Libres
Charles J
United Methodist
Washington
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Kinsolving
Missionary praises U S support during Lovington revival
Rev. Theuis Bronkhorst, visiting missionary from South Africa, tells Lovington residents there is no fault in U S policies and that America advances Christian aims. He preaches at the Assembly of God Church and heads a Zambia mission. He and his wife Marie emphasize rewarding work despite personal tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
U.S
Theuis Bronkhorst
Lovington
Assembly of God Church
Bronkhorst
America
Zambia
South Africa
Marie
United
Chorus To Present Messiah At Pannell Auditorium
The chorus offers Handel’s The Messiah at 3:00 this afternoon in Pannell Auditorium directed by Mrs. Carol Brae Shear and Emmett Cohagen. Soloists include Bill Martin and Emmett Cohagen among others with a large soprano and alto section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Frederick Handel
Pannell Auditorium
Carol Brae Shear
Emmett Cohagen
Wilma Jean Church
Ray Short
Bill Martin
Carrie Wilson
Jim Ragsdale
Gayle Beasley
Irma Lee Caldwell
Decker Joins Colonial Mobile Homes as Sales Manager
Joe Decker of Hobbs formerly with Hurst's Mobile Homes has joined Colonial Mobile Homes as salesman and manager. He brings 15 years in mobile home sales and repair and plans to move to Lovington. The new firm, owned by Eddie Robinson and Ronald Wood, plans a formal opening after the new year with three coaches on West Avenue D and five more ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Decker
Hobbs
Hurst
Mobile Homes
Lovington
Colonial Mobile Homes
Colonial
Decker
Friday
Decker Mobile
Eddie Robinson
Ronald Wood
West Avenue D
Vigil Named Head of New Mexico State Police
Martin Vigil was named state police chief by the Police Board in Albuquerque. Governor Cargo praised the appointment at the Winter Republican Governors Conference, saying Vigil is a capable officer with 23 years in the force. He replaces Joe Black, who retired after leading since April 1967.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
Martin Vigil
Police Board
David Cargo
Cargo
Hot Springs
Ark
Vigil
Santa Fe
Espanola
Joe Black
Pioneer Lady Gertrude Nutt Dies in Lovington
Mrs. Gertrude Catherine Nutt longtime Lovington resident died Saturday afternoon in Lovington Sea General Hospital at age 83. She arrived with husband Kirby in 1927 to start High Lonesome Ranch and lived there 42 years. Survived by son Kirby Edward and grandchildren in Lubbock. sister Saedi Blackwell of Dallas. brothers Charles Fristoe Lovington Leonard Fristoe and Van Fristoe of California. seven great grandchildren. Funeral Monday at 10 in First Baptist Church officiated by Rev. E J Bradshaw with casketbearers listed.
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Gertrude Catherine Nutt
New Mexico
Lovington Sea General Hospital
Lubbock
R. D. Lee
Roy Lee
A. O. Denman
D. W. Johnson
Logan Beal
lGrady Richards
BEF Recommends Minor Revisions to 1970 71 NM Budget
The State Board of Educational Finance offers a modest increase to a 1970-71 budget of 42.644 million for New Mexico's seven colleges and three special institutions, about 5.4 million more than the current year and roughly 10 million below the institutions' request. The BEF adds 100000 for the School for the Visually Handicapped, eight more for Highlands University salaries and maintenance, 20000 for NMMI, 12000 for NM Western University overhead, and 704000 for intercollegiate athletics while keeping overall state support near current levels.
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Santa FE
State Board of Educational Finance
New Mexico
BEF
Alamogordo
New Mexico State University
University of New Mexico
Roger Corbett
Highlands University
New Mexico Military Institute
William R. McConnell
NMMI
Roswell
McConnell
Nmmil
New Mexico Western University
NMSU
Cargo lands national governors conference in New Mexico
Gov. David Cargo won a political coup by securing the 1970 spring National Governors Conference for New Mexico. The event in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, with Vice President Agnew and possibly President Nixon attending, could boost his bid for the Republican Senate nomination in the June 2, 1970 primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Graves
Associated Press
Hot Springs
Ark
David Cargo
New Mexico
Agnew
Nixon
GOP
Cargo
Albuquerque
Santa Fe
Republican Governors Association
Ronald Reagan
California
Williamsburg
Virginia
A. Linwood Holton
Mexico
Weather and political notes from New Mexico conference
Weather: Lovington highs near 74 with lows around 42 Sunday and Monday. New Mexico: fair with high clouds, much of the state warm, colder Monday northeast. highs 52 to 68 north, 67 to 76 south, Sunday night lows 20 to 36 north and 28 to 42 south. Politically, Cargo reports Governor Rhodes cited and Nixon’s 1966 visit. meetings set with Santa Fe and Albuquerque chambers. NM Republican party to fund some activities. about 600 attendees expected for spring conference. Hot Springs hosts winter meeting wrap ends.
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New Mexico
Ohio
James Rhodes
Cargo
Nixon
Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce
Albuquerque
Santa
State Oil Lease Sales Still Up
State Land Office in New Mexico offers 185 tracts in December, up from the usual 100, amid hopes that large Alaskan lease sales do not dampen local interest. Officials cite aggressive leasing policies and New Mexico’s wildcat potential as reasons for continued activity, noting rising November totals and a slight year to date gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Calloway
Associated Press
Santa FE
New Mexico
State Land Office
Texas
Gordon Marcum
The
Land Office
Robert A. Bieberman
State Bureau of Mines
Congress
Bieberman
Marcum
Hidalgo
Lunar
Lovington Christmas Card Gathers Local Cheer
The Lovington Community Christmas Card lists local families and individuals extending holiday greetings to neighbors. Entries include Dale Ridenour, Richards family, Jones family, Bintz, Heidel, Baker, Crouse family, Lovejoy, Daugherty, and Lovejoy spouses among others.
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Lovington
Dale Ridenour
Larry
Ken
Leonard Richards
Eli
Idella Jones
Wesley
Jim Bintz
Art
Paula
Finis Heidel
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Goode
Christemas Basket Fund
Roy Robinson
U. S
Theunis Bronkhorst
Lovington Merchants
Frankie Schooley
West Madison
Messiah
Pannell
Rosemary Anderson
Rama Magers
Nicki Simpson
Toni Rich
Lynda McGinnes
Laverne Copeland
Sylvia Fosburgh
Jane Cocke
Dava Stee
Vigi
NMSP
Gertrude Nutt
J.C. and
Lorene Baker
Larry Crouse
Mike, Bess
Lea Daugheerty
Ray
Carolyn Lovejoy
Bars Ry and
Judy Ann
Gary
Gary Sevier
Wildcat
Sandia High School
Mary Adams
Sandia
Nikki Fails
Irene Thompson
Jan Powell
Debbie Russell
Diane Rich
Parro Breshears
Nancy Perry
Frank Moody
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