Olsen Drilling Grabs Apache Leases Amid Wildcat Prospects
Olsen Drilling Co has taken over Apache Oil Corp's lease holdings in the block near Chaves county. The move comes as the Apache Wildcat discovery shows gas flow and potential oil or distillate, with tests planned to deepen exploration and more starts expected across Roosevelt and De Baca regions.
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Chaves County
Apache Oil Corp
Olsen Drilling Co
Olsen Driling Co
Apache
Olson
Elida
Chaves
Roosevelt
de Baca
Income tax changes outlined for farmers in New Mexico
Changes in 1949 tax rules affect farmers and ranchers in New Mexico. Farmers may file a final return and pay by January 31 instead of March 15, or file estimates by January 15 with a final return within two and a half months. If the business year ends later than December 31, returns are due within 31 days after year end. Forms are available from the Collector of Internal Revenue and local banks or post offices.
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Sam
New Mexico
J. Z. Rowe
Collector of Internal Revenue
Lovington Visit Highlights Oran Wilks Holiday Stay
Oran Wilks spent the holidays in Lovington visiting friends and relatives. He was a guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dutch Clayton and daughter Sandra Kaye.
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Oran Wilks
Lovington
Dutch Clayton
Sandra Kaye
Auto Makers Expect High Output in 1950 to Equal 1949
Clinton R. Wilkerson reports Detroit optimism as 1950 production is forecast to match the 1949 record of over 6 million vehicles. General Motors plans to produce as many or more, with Ward's and Polk data underscoring strong demand and October sales leading the year. Labor strikes and price cuts shape near-term prospects as the industry braces for mid-year contract talks.
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Clinton R. Wilkerson
Detroit
General Motors
Ward
U. S
R. L. Polk & Co
Chrysler
CIO
United Auto Workers
Ford
UAW
River Rouge
Briggs Manufacturing Co
Walter P. Reuther
GM Alraady
Kaiser-Frazer Corporation
Kaiser
C. E. Wilson
The Incomparable Word and Daily Life Prayer
A devotional note on Ephesians 5 11 21 urging awake from sleep and walk as wise Redeeming the time and living in light through the Spirit. It emphasizes psalms hymns spiritual songs and thanksgiving in daily conduct and worship.
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Christ
God
Father
Lord Jesus Christ
Paul
Texas water tanker leaves Austin for New York voyage
A 3000 gallon tanker from Texas National Guard departs the Texas statehouse bound for New York City with Lt. Gen. Ernest O. Thompson presenting the gift. Displaced Texans in New York will be served first as Red Tipton and Billy Davis drive the route, aiming to arrive by New Year’s Eve.
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Austin
Texas
Statehouse
New York City
Ernest O. Thompson
Texas National Guard
Allan Shivers
Red Tipton
Billy Davis
Houston
New York
William O’dwyer
Dallas
Sloan Simpson
Gen
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Denison
Columbia University
Waterlift created by Highland Lakes News staff
The waterlift is the brainchild of Wick Fowler and Henry Fox, newspapermen who run the Highland Lakes News, a central Texas weekly devoted to the good things in life bragging on Texas.
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Wick Fowler
Henry Fox
Highland Lakes News
Texas
Communion Sunday at First Methodist Church
Rev W R Houston reports 79 present at Christmas Day Sunday School. He announces communion to be held next Sunday January a.
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First Methodist
W. R.houston
First Methodist Church
Guests in Morgan Home for Christmas
House guests at the J. P. Morgan residence included Mrs. J. P. Morgan Sr. of Snyder Texas and Mr. A. S. Bishop and Mrs. Bishop of Roswell.
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Morgan Home
Lovington Receives Holiday Visitors From West and Southwest
Mrs. French Thurman and Mrs. Ida Breeding of Los Angeles visit Lovington during Christmas Week joined by Mesdames Holly Benson Florence Breeding and Margaret Breeding of Carlsbad New Mexico for a holiday social.
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French Thurman
Ida Breeding
Los Angeles
Mesdames Holly Benson
Florence Breeding
Margaret Breeding
Carlsbad
New Mexico
Lovington
Greenlees Family Holiday Visit Attended by Sons
Reverend and Mrs. Greenlees hosted holiday guests plus their sons and families Judge W. E. Greenlees of Big Spring and Dr. D. L. Greenlees of Odessa joined the gathering for a festive visit.
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Greenlee
Elderly man dies saving apples on fire escape fall
In Sjokane Washington 82 year old Albert Hallquist attempted to save a box of apples on a fire escape but the box slipped. He grabbed to save it and lost balance plunging onto a parked car resulting in his death.
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Albert Hallquist
First Assembly of God Reports Christmas Day Service
The First Assembly of God held eight Sunday School classes with 37 attendees. Rev Boteler preached the regular Christmas Day service.
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Rev. Boteler
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Olsen Drilling Company
Apache Oil
Spears Realty Co
Mex
Tatum
N. Mex
G. W. Odell
Legion Hut
Jess Harwell
Tel
N. Foster
Edythe Clardy
I. F. Cowley
Dist. Act
N. Turner — Hobbs, N. M
Clyde Leavell
O. G. Dean
Truck Insurance Exchange
Howard McDonald
Lovington Hospital
E. Ruth Piatt
Land Office
Santa Fe
P. O. Box
Santa Fe, New Mexico
McKnight
Hobbs, New Mexico
Hollywood
Buddy Rogers
St. Joseph’s Orphanage
Jersey City
Colgate-Palmolive-Peet Company
Office Geneva Activities Committee
Todsy
Lester Alston
Hayes
Texvas Water
Christian Pepublicity Associates
G. P. Box
Britain
DR. C. A. Davis
D. L. Mayf
Frobrs
South Turner
Stevens’ Clinic
Paul 3. Stevens
W. Taylor
Hobbs
Southern Union
Sale
Brds
Belen Bernalisto
Carisbad Clovis Dexter Farmington Hogermo
Inion
Aia Ild
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