Preacher Bob Tomlinson tops a diners party with a witty blessing
An indoor poker of happenings features Ta tum Methodist preacher Bob Tomlinson at Dessie Sawyer's ranch blessing a crowd of about 100. A Mynah bird interrupts with a quip and residents share smiles. Later at the Mad dance John Pennell declines a prize on behalf of absent winners. The Florida murder trial ends with AP noting a trend away from sensationalism in U S newspapers.
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Bob Tomlinson
Dessie Sawyer
Sawyer Ranch
Bro
Bob
Myna
Sragritt
John Pennell
J.P. Morgan
Morgans
John Easley
Peck
First Federal Savings & Loan
Esta Lou
John
Messler
Florida
Associated Press
Hall- Mills
New Jersey
New York
U.S
Lovington High Students Shine With Vocal Honors at Roswell Contest
Lovington High School performers sweep district vocal music solo and ensemble awards at Roswell. First division solo winners include Marlene Pickerell Margaret Drexler Martha Tatum Lana Gibson Leah Pritchett and John Lehl. Second division solos list Mare tha Hyatt Sarah Pope Julia Savisky Carrie Stephens Linda Cook Nicki Hale and Jimmy Filis. Ensemble awards go to girls trio Nicki Hale Lana Gibson Leah Pritchett boys quartet David Clark Bill White Jimmy Ellis John Lehl and others. Patti Hardaway Kay Crow Pam McMahan Marsha Farmer Jo Ann Hobbs noted.
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Marlene Pickerell
Margaret Drexler
Martha Tatum
Lana Gibson
Leah Pritchett
John Lehl
Roswell
Lovington High School
Maretha Hyatt
Sarah Pope
Julia Savisky
Carrie Stephens
Linda Cook
Nicki Hale
Jimmy Filis
David Clark
Bill White
Jimmy Ellis
Hn Lehl
Tanya McNaughten
Randy Bolding
Geroge Rich
Steve Emison
Mike Weems
Patty Hardaway
Kay Crow
Pam McMahan
Marsha Farmer
Jo Ann Hobbs
Bill Chandler
Runnels Seeks Re Election to New Mexico State Senate
Lovington state senator Harold Runnels announces candidacy for re election to Lea County seat No 1. He notes his prior service since May 1960 appointment to fill the term and cites seniority gains. Runnels emphasizes continued effort to serve the state and Lea County.
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Harold Runnels
Loveington
Lea County
Runnels
Jack Danglade
Alono
Lovington
State Senate
U.S. Senate
Senate
Sen
Finance and Public Affairs
Voting Day In Lovington City Ballots In Million Dollar School Issue
Voters in Lovington Municipal School District must cast ballots by 6 p.m. in a high value school issue election. The scene shows Mayor A L Hahn at Lovington High School Gym and Mrs Henry Harada voting at the Health Center with clerks and officials pictured. The article also highlights Lovington High School journalism and a local paper The Tale.
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Lovington Municipal
A. L. Hahn
Loveington High School
Henry Harada
Ray Howell
Jacques Dailey
Jimmy Henry
Gordon Gann
Tettleton Graveside Rites Today
Lon Henry Tettleton dies after a heart attack in Le a General Hospital. Graveside services set for 2 PM at Nocona Cemetery with Rev Don Brent officiating. Survivors include wife Lurlean six daughters two sons and nineteen grandchildren.
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Lon Henry Tettleton
Nocona
Tex
Tettleton
Route 1
Lovingeton
Lea General Hospital
Jackson Avenue Baptist Church
Don Brent
Smith-Rogers Funeral Home
Whitesboro
Texas
Continental Oil Company
Lovington
Lurlean
Edward
Plateau
Okla
Billy
Summersville
S. C
Elizabeth Midgley
Moncahans
Joyce Cole
Mideland
Virginia Boustead
Dallas
Louise Robinson
Roswell
Ann Tettleton
Ardmore
Wanda Brown
Maljamar Enchilada Supper for March of Dimes
Maljamar Cafe hosts annual enchilada supper this Saturday with adult plates at 1.25 and children at 0.75. Homemade pies will be served and all proceeds go to the March of Dimes. Everyone is invited to enjoy home cooked food.
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Maljamar
Maljamar Cafe
CANDIDATES FLOCK TO LEA COUNTY FILING FOR BALLOTS
At Lea County Clerk Jane Rice’s office 25 candidates had filed by 1 p.m. today for precinct, county, and state offices. Democrats numbered 24 with one Republican. six more Republicans picked up applications and may file before 5 p.m. The list includes Sheriff John O. Pennell and other incumbents seeking re election across sheriff, treasurer, tax assessor, county clerk, commissioners, state senate and house, probate judge, constables, and justices of the peace. Names and precincts are given with re elections noted.
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Lea County
Jane Rice
John O. Pennell
Pennell
Dorothy A. Pruit
Alvis Leon Farris
Effie R. Haldiman
Four Arraigned in Lea County District Court
In Lea County District Court two juveniles and two adults faced arraignment. A 17 year old Hobbs male pled guilty to parole violation and was sent to the Springer state school. A 16 year old Hobbs female was judged corrigible, pled guilty, and sent to Albuquerque state school. Steve Reynolds of Hobbs pled guilty to driving with a revoked license and received six months in county jail. Theodore Gonzales of Lovington had a deferred six month sentence after pleading guilty. A 12 year old Hobbs boy received ten days in Lea County Jail served on five consecutive weekends for larceny and receiving stolen property.
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Lea County
Hobbs
Springer
Albuquerque
Steve Franklin Reynolds
Theodore P. Gonzales
Lovington
Holiday Closings Set By Lovington Merchants
Lovington Chamber of Commerce announces 1966-67 holiday closings observed by retailers. Memorial Day May 30 Independence Day July 4 Labor Day September 5 Thanksgiving November 24 day after Christmas December 26 day after New Year January 2 all on Mondays except promotion periods. details on Page 5.
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Lovington
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
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Claude H. Simpson
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Virginia Pier
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