State Engineer Notice for Water Rights Change L-468sm 1-705-A
In accordance with state law W H Wet of Leevington New Mexico seeks a permit change to locate shallow wells and use 300 acre feet. The move would abandon Permits L-468 and 1-705 and transfer 208 acres for irrigation from shallow groundwater. Protests must be filed within 10 days of last publication. hearing set around August 26, 1955.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Engineer's Office
Sm & 1
A.comb
Santa Fe
W. H. Wet
Leevington
County of Siem
State of New Mexico
Amde
State Engineer of
New Mexico
Nwinwine
Township
Euth
Range
United States of America
Hobbs Man Arrested for Alleged Sunday Liquor Sale
George Matthew Norris of El White Street Hobbs was arrested Sunday for illegal sale of intoxicating beverages. Police confiscated 41 quarts of Lacopita wine seven half pints and one pint of whiskey. 41 quarts of beer and seven fifths of sherry. The arrest followed an officer's beverage inquiry. Norris forfeited a $100 bond after missing a Monday hearing.
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George Matthew Norris
Ei el
White St
Hobbs
Worris
Tale Of Hails
Pittsfield Massachusetts report details two animal incidents within hours. John Foster told police his cow’s tail was bitten off by dogs. Fred Scheller said an automobile ran over and cut off his dog's tail.
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Pittsfield
Mass
John Foster
Fred Scheller
Hillcresters hostess To Gospel Singers
The Lea County Gospel Singers met at Hillcrest Baptist Church. Allen Sims and guests performed several songs and quartets sang multiple numbers. The next events include all day singings at Hobbs Hope and Alamogordo on upcoming Sundays.
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Lea County
Gospel Singers
Hillcrest Baptist
W. Allien Sims
State Singing Convention
W. G. Pool
J. C. Quarrels
George Kinsfather
W. Allen Sims
J. C. Collier
Ben Graham
Ted Parsons
A. B. Perkins
O. B. Powell
Allen Sims
Jesus
J. R. Franks
Molly Kinsfather
Dora Crockett
Gloryland
Heaven
John Glazner
G. C. Collier
Ruby Lang
Barbara Glanzer
Ruth Graham
Grace Beauchamp
Lovington Man Flies to Cuba for 18 Month Oil Work
Tie Vowell of Lovington left Hobbs by plane Saturday for Cuba where he will spend 18 months working for an oil company. His parents Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Vowell Sr. and his brother Kearny Vowell of Colorado City witnessed the departure. Mrs. Vowell and children Mary Lou Vernon and Alice stay in Lovington.
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Tie Vowell
Lovington
Hobbs
Cuba
T. L.vowell
Colorado City
Texas
Kearny Vowell
Five year old questions value of first grade
In Jackson Mississippi five year old Paula Brock expresses nervous uncertainty about starting school saying she cannot read or write or spell and wonders why she should register for first grade. Her concern reflects common fears among beginners.
For Sale Three Bedroom Home in Hobbs
Three bedroom two bath residence at 103 Rainbow Dr Hobbs with fenced yard and garage. Seller may consider a car or small house as part payment. Contact 89 3tp for details.
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Rainbow Dr
Hobbs
Shivers Family Returns to Lovington
Mr and Mrs E G Shivers and Pfr and Mrs Larry Shivers of Big Springs Texas former residents of Lovington have moved back here to make their home.
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E. G. Shivers
Pfr
Larry Shivers
Big Springs
Texas
Lovington
Joe Tarry Spends Sunday in Ruidoso With Children
Joe Tarry and his children enjoyed a Sunday outing in Ruidoso, taking in the town and surroundings together.
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Joe Tarry
Ruidoso
Contact points for county agent and Geological Survey
The notice lists locations and offices including Lovington and Deming in New Mexico as well as rooms in the General Services Administration Building in Washington and the Geology Building at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque for related inquiries and coordination.
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Deming
N. Mex
Lovington
Geological Survey
General Services Administration
F Streets NW
Washington, D. C
Geology
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque
Theft of Gasoline From Car Reported
Mrs Ethel Harshaw reports gasoline stolen from her car at 502 West Avenue. The theft occurred Saturday night.
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Ethel Harshaw
West Avenue
Deputies Grimly Seek Palmer Crosby on Hot Check Charges
Wayne Carter deputy of Ta tum was sent to Almogordo and Roswell to return Bob Palmer and James Crosby to Lea County to answer charges of issuing hot checks there next week.
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Wayne Carter
Tatum
Almogordo
Roswell
Bob Palmer
James Crosby
Lea County
Kid Party At LeBeau Home for First Baptist Youth
A youth party and game night will be held Tuesday at the Cc F LeBeau residence 310 North 6th. Activities start at 7 30 PM and are open to the First Baptist Church youth.
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Cc. F. LeBeau
First Baptist Church
LaBeau
North 6Th
Clayton guest Wayne Bevers visits Hamp ton home
Wayne Bevers of Clayton New Mexico spent the weekend visiting at the J L Hampton residence.
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Wayne Bevers
Clayton, N. Mex
J. L. Hampton
Ysasi's Opens Rancho Grande No 2 in Lovington
Mr and Mrs Pedro Ysasi announce a second restaurant, Rancho Grande No 2, to open at the corner of Eddy and Washington Streets in Lovington.
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Pedro Ysasi
Lovington
Eddy and
Washington Streets
For Rent Unfurnished Duplex on West Jefferson
One unfurnished duplex apartment available on West Jefferson. Contact telephone 3381 or call at 525 West Ave A for details and rental terms.
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West Jefferson
West Ave
Lovington Youth Center Names Chess Champion Leslie Gillett
Leslie Gillett, son of Dr and Mrs Hilton Gillett, wins chess champion at the Lovington Community and Youth Center after a week long tournament. Terry Higgens places second, Kenneth Ledet third. Ping pong tournament set for August 22 to 26. players urged to register with Mrs Daly before the 22. Center hours are 2 to 5 pm weekdays and 7 to 10 pm Tue and Thu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Gillett
Hilton Gillett
Lovington
Leslie
Terry Higgens
Terry
Kenneth Ledet
Daly
Guernsey Breeders Annual Sale Set for August 16
E. E. Anderson of New Mexico A and M College announces the fourth annual New Mexico Guernsey breeders sale at the State Fair Grounds Albuquerque on August 16. Animals may be inspected in the forenoon. sale begins at 1 p.m. Bob Stanley of Paramount California will be the auctioneer.
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E. E. Anderson
New Mexico A & M College
Nmgb Association
New Mexico
Albuquerque
Bob Stanley
Paramount
California
Dorothy Gray Visits Parents in Dilton Tex
Miss Dorothy Gray secretary at the First Baptist Church visited her parents in Dilton Texas over the weekend.
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Dorothy Gray
First Baptist Church
Dilton, Texas
Visiting Here
Charles Fairweather of Dallas Texas visits Lovington this week to see friends and relatives. He will be a Baylor University sophomore this fall.
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Charles Fairweather
Dallas
Texas
Lovington
Charles
Baylor University
Lea General Hospital Friday to Sunday Admissions and Discharges
A list from Lea General Hospital records admissions Friday Saturday and Sunday names patients admitted including Rosa Becerra Cheryl Nelms Gary Simer Thomas Mapp Burl Harrington Lorene Sharp Irma Chambers and others Discharges show multiple patients released Friday Saturday and Sunday with names such as Janie Peacock Bonnie Good Mary DeWody Irma Chambers Lorene Sharp and more.
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Rosa Becerra
O’donald
Tex
Cheryl Nelms
Eunice
Gary Simer
Hobbs
Thomas Mapp
Monument
Burl Harrington
Lorene K. Sharp
Irma Chambers
Tommy Wooten
Lovington
Mary DeWoody
Alan- Helen Schnaubert
Billy Webb Nuttall
Benetta Seymore
Darlene Beardsley
Alice McGalthlin
Janet Glee
Harold Gress to Speak at Baptist Church
Harold Gress of the Civic Loyalty League will speak at the First Baptist Church Sunday night in the absence of Rev. C G Watt who will conduct a separate meeting at Richmond New Mexico.
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Harold Gress
Civic Loyalty League
First Baptist Church
Rev
C. G. Watt
Richmond
New Mexico
Colored Slides Shown Sunday For Union Hour
Mr and Mrs Don Wiley presented colored slides during Union Hour at First Baptist Church Sunday evening. The couple spoke about their work as student missionaries to Jamacia and noted their Portales home.
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First Baptist Church
Don Wiley
Jamacia
Mrs. Wiley
Portales
Mrs George Church Allan and Wilma Jean Return from Oklahoma
Mrs George Church Allan and Wilma Jean are home this week after a vacation in Oklahoma.
Watt Revival Begins After Richland Visit
Rev. C. G. Watt and wife visited Richland New Mexico where Watt preached at the Baptist Church and his son John Watt serves as pastor. Watt will begin conducting a revival following the visit.
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C. G. Watt
Richland
New Mexico
Warren Discovery Flows From Devonian in Lea County
Warren Petroleum Corpora tion reports a Devonian flowing discovery at its No 1 J E Simmons Federal deep wildcat in Lea County New Mexico. The five hour drillstem test at 11 600 656 feet produced 100 barrels oil in four hours with 70 barrels recovered after reversing fluid.
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Warren Petroleum Corporation
J. E. Simmons Federal
Lea County
New Mexico
Tatum
Crossroads
Ohio Oil Company
Caruth
Warren
Shell Oil Company No. 1
Williams
Wildcat
Eidson
Cactus Drilling Company of
San Angelo
West Lea County
N. M
Eral
Grayburg
Maljamar
Leaf County
Magnolia Ptroleum Company
B. J. Harkrider
Sinclair Oil & Gas Company
Dan Auld
Dean
eLa County
Mapenza Oil Company No
Taylor
Enrollment Dates Announced for Jefferson District Schools
The notice lists grade by grade enrollment at Jefferson Avenue facilities and the new Avenue K high school. It specifies August dates for fourth through twelfth grade pupils, with bus students required to enroll at Jefferson Avenue buildings and the high school bus lines at the high school site.
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Ferson
Jefferson Avenue
Avenue “K
Artesia Highway
Llano
Central
Central Elementary
Jefferson Ave
Linda Higgens Returns to Grants Home
Mr and Mrs Alfred Higgens and their Grants New Mexico family travel to Lovington to pick up Linda Higgens after a month long visit with her grandmother Mrs Bill Lewis in Lovington New Mexico
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Alfred Higgens
Grants
New Mexico
Linda
Lovington
Bill Lewis
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Sec- Gem BW
Braamge
Tale of
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Dawkins
Clayton
Ysasi’s
Chevrolet
Lovington, New Mexico
Matulus
Ruidoso, New Mexico
Guernsey Breeders
Mary
D LaRoe School of Tap
Lovington Sportatorium
Feorken
Kentucky
Lea General Hospital
Baptist Church
Union Hour
Eddy County
W. H. Swearingen No
Swearingen
Dark Canyon
Pontiac
Service Department
Php
Hobbes, N. M
Lester Alston
Pulkers
Linda Higgens
A Arts
Dewey L. Gann Real Estate
W. Ave
Prater Oil CO
Calvin Stark
Mgr
Dial
N. Leech — Hobbs, N. M
Weekly Report of
Santa Fe E
Ruth Piatt
P.O. Box
Lea County State Bank
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