Rainbows Return From Grand Assembly and State Liquor Raids
The 18th Annual Grand Assembly of New Mexico Order of the Rainbow for Girls met at Silver City August 9 to 11 with about 700 attendees. Officers named include Emma Lou Cahoon as Grand Worthy Associate Advisor and Laura Z Becker as Supreme Inspector, with next year set for Las Cruces. Separately in Santa Fe, 28 liquor dealers were cited for Sabbath Day sales as Rookie State Police in civvies investigated, with Governor Mechem labeling Sunday liquor sales a willful violation of state law.
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Grand Assembly of New Mexico Order of the Rainbow
New Mexico Western College
Silver City
Betty Jean Bourbonia
Hatch
New Mexico
Laura Z. Becker
Emma Lou Cahoon
Anthony
Ray Ann Alling
Portales
Ray Donna Kerr
Hagerman
Wilda Ingram
Clovis
Virginia Kittell
Aztec
Frances June Smith
Los Alamos
Darlene Moore
Albuquerque
Crawford J. Riggs
Hatch Assembly
Laura Z. Beker
Yvonne Lewis
Betty Jean Boubounin
John Hutchins
CES
Sidney Curtis
Frances Schroeter
Alma Lipter
Las Vegas
Ruth Ester Linberg
Elton Byerly
Hobbs
Roxie Mae Davidson
OES
Nona Beaus
Lovington
Mett Hardin
Ruth Pannell
Charles Corlett
Joe Roach
Corlett
Gospel Singing Sunday at Tatum Nazarene
The Lea County Gospel Singing held at McDonald on August 12 featured opening prayers by Doyle Woods, song leaders Darrell Tanner R E Hilburn Harrel Tanner and L H Berot, solos by Ruby Tarry and Patricia Smalley, a quartet with Ralph French Carrell Harrell Tanner and R E Hillburn, and duets and piano by Ruby Tarry Linda Binge U S Tarry Imogene McClure and M C Binge. The event scheduled another singing Sunday August 19 at the Nazarene Church in Tatum.
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Lea County
McDonald
Doyle Woods
Wer
Darrell Tanner
R. E. Hilburn
Harrel Tanner
L. S. Tarry
L. H. Berot
Ruby Tarry
Patricia Smalley
Ralph French
Carrell
Harrell Tanner
R. E. Hillburn
Linda Binge
U. S. Tarry
Imogene McClure
M. C. Binge
Nazarene Church
Tatum
Mrs Vogelsang Thanks Friends For Kindness
Mrs Vogelsang who has been ill at home for a month thanks neighbors friends and Lea County Co operative for their kindness and the flowers during her illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. E. Vogelsang
Lea County Co-operative
Hobbs Lad Makes All-Star Team In Baseball
Las Cruces wins American Legion Junior title in New Mexico by beating Albuquerque 6 to 2 in Las Vegas. 17 year old Edward Ontiveras struck out 33 in 24 innings, Las Cruces undefeated through meet, will represent state in regional tourney in Albuquerque. All star selections include Curley, Vega, Baca, Curley, Gonzales, Thomas, Glover, Hinman, Garcia, Smith. pitches named Ontiveras and Ankeny among honorees.
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Las Cruces
American Legion
New Mexico
Dona Ana
Las Vegas
Albuquerque
Edward Ontiveras
Duke City
Gallup
Hobbs
Pittsburgh Pirates
Babe Herman
Tom Curley
Bobby Vega
Manny Baca
Skipper Curley
C. Gonzales
Bobby Thomas
Jack Glover
Roy Hinman
George Garcia
M. Garcia
B. Padilla
Tucumcari
Jay Smith
Los Ontiveras
Mel Shaw Hobbs
Tom Ankeny
Wards Return from Vacation and Fishing Trip
Mr and Mrs Robert Ward return from a vacation in Las Vegas. While there Mr Ward joined a mountain fishing trip and Mrs Ward studied art during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ward
Las Vegas
Mr. Ward
Mrs. Ward
Gas Rates Increase Set for September 15
United Press reports Southern Gas Company plans at least 8 million dollars in expansion and improvements over the next year as it seeks a rate increase to 835000 dollars annually. The Public Service Commission granted in principle, but may suspend the new rates on September 15. Southern Union serves Lovington.
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Southern Gas Company
Public Service Commission
C. H. Zachary
Santa Fe
PSC
Southern Union
Lovington
Round Up Club Dance Set for Youth Center
Round Up Club members will meet at the Youth Center on Saturday night August 18. Hosts are Mr and Mrs Larry Williams and Mr and Mrs Bob Morgan. Turner's Orchestra will provide the music for dancing.
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Larry Williams
Bob Morgan
Turner
Fort Sumner Soldier Wounded in Korea
The Defense Department reports another New Mexico serviceman wounded in Korea. The latest injured is Cpl. Virgil E. Wylie of Fort Sumner.
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Defense Department
New Mexico
Cpl
Virgil E. Wylie
Fort Sumner
Loaded dice A serious case of poison ivory
A report details a poisoning case linked to ivory trade and organized crime. Investigators identify suspects amid escalating tensions as authorities pursue leads and gather forensic evidence. Public safety concerns rise over illicit ivory shipments and hidden networks.
Unalaska seeks disincorporation ending city status
A petition signed by 65 of Unalaska’s 175 residents seeks to disincorporate the Aleutian Island community. The plan, approved by the city council, argues the population is not large enough for first class city status and notes the wartime boom conditions no longer apply.
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Anchorage
Alaska
Unalaska
Aleutian Island
Walter Dyakanoff
Accused Names Turned Over for Hearings
The accused names were turned over to Revenue Department Attorney Chester Hunker who plans hearings two per day as soon as possible. He notes a minimum ten days notice is required before hearings can begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revenue Department
Chester Hunker
Mrs Covington Bridal Shower Honored By Local Hostesses
Mrs Don Covington was honored with a bridal shower hosted August 14. Guests included Mrs D F Covington and Mrs J Hasings, mother of the bride. Pink and white gladiola decor, a lace tablecloth, crystal service, and cake and punch preceded by calling hours from four to six. Co hosts included several local women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Bennet
Don Covington
D. F. Covington
J. Hasings
Milton Harrington
Mac McCall
Dawson Hudgens
Ray Peiper
Punk Burns
R. H. Jopkin
J. M. Flemons
Singing School Starts Monday at United Pentecostal Church
The Lea County Gospel Singers sponsor a Singing School opening Monday in Lovington at United Pentecostal Church. Leader will be W Allen Simms of Clovis. Classes start at 7:30 p.m. Pledge cards are to be turned in to Darrell Tanner, Jack Harris, L. G. Smalley, O. B. Powell or Mrs. Bill Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lea County Gospel Singers
United Pentacostal Church
Lovington
W Allen Simms
Clovis
Darrell Tanner
Jack Harris
L. G. Smalley
O. B. Powell
Bill Lewis
Old Bridge Still Stout in Bennington Story
In Bennington Vermont locals tout a sturdy Connecticut River bridge called The Old Covered Bridge as the strongest of its kind. The piece recalls Ethan Allen and his Green Mountain Boys crossing it in a past conflict with New Yorkers and notes enduring themes of love across history.
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Bennington
Connecticut River
Ethan Allen
Green Mountain Boys
Albany
N Y
Revival Underway at Assembly of God with Kinzy Savage
The Assembly of God hosts a revival led by Evangelist Kinzy Savage of Velarde New Mexico. Savage previously led the Latin American Bible Institute in Ysleta Texas and recently returned from a Cuba evangelist tour. Pastor Rev Orel Boteler invites all to attend.
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Assembly of God
Kinzy Savage
Velarde
N. M
Savage
Latin American Bible Institute
Ysleta
Texas
Cuba
Orel Boteler
Back From Florida Davis Couple Returns After Vacation
Mr and Mrs Art Davis have returned from a two weeks vacation in Florida.
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Art Davis
Florida
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Hal Jeffcoat
Chicago
Stowerrer
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Coral Gables
Fla
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England
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Alger Hiss
New York
U. S
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Tatum Nazarene
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Hobbs Lad
United Press
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Aleutian Islands
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Hobbs, New Mexico
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