Tatum News Roundup and Community Updates
Mrs Willie Baron visited her daughter in Tohoka last week. Rotary district governor Ray Robinson spoke on four points of Rotary at the July 21 meeting. The new Tatum High School building contract was let to Plains Construction of Clovis. work begins immediately. About 3.4 inches of rain fell in the area Thursday, bringing relief to many. Margie Bachman left for Glendale California after a sev eral week visit with Aunt Kinney Hall. Garland and Mrs Garland Gainer are moving to town. Mrs John Acrey and Mrs H J Cobern visited Lovington for medical care. Mrs Robert Whitield returned to Eden Texas after visiting sister Mrs E J Fox. Rev P D Fullington preaches at New Hope Church this week. revival continues at the Methodist Church with Evangelist Flowers. The Baptist W M S met at Mrs H J Cobern’s home for a Royal Service Program. Libety and Justice for all was the study. Refreshments were served. The Coberns hosted Roger Eads and children from Hobbs Friday. Henry Rutherford and Elmer Williams attended races at Ruidoso Sunday. Wester Joiner returned from Hugo Oklahoma to visit her father G J Jackson. Rudolph Houston and wife leave for Oklahoma on vacation. J W Hales of Plains Texas visited Tatum Saturday. Frances Jenny and son Ronald of New York City stayed weekend with sister Mrs Bill Holt. Bennie Craig and children took her father John Butler to Big Springs Thursday for a visit with relatives. Dr E T Haney and Mrs Haney of Rolls visited the Rutherfords Tuesday. The Rutherfords visited son Don in El Paso on July 4. Ruthford and son Bill spent Sunday with sister Mrs Ed McLaughlin in Rolls Texas.
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Rudolph Houston
Points
Oklahoma
J. W. Hales
Plains, Texas
Tatum
Frances Jenny
Ronald
New York City
Bill Holt
Youngs to live in Hobbs after Portales wedding
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Young plan to reside in Hobbs for the rest of the summer while he works for an oil company. Both will return to their studies at ENMU this fall after their Portales July 12 wedding.
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Kenneth Young
Portales
Hobbs
Mr. Young
ENMU
Marriage Notice in Carlsbad Announces Pairing
Jim Carter aged 31 and Nancy Morrison aged 27, both of Hobbs, are married in Carlsbad. The brief notice confirms the union and gives the spouses' hometowns.
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Jim Carter
Nancy Morrison
Hobbs
Snack Spread Ideas For Informal Summer Hosting
A make your own sandwich setup fits easy summer living. Arrange cheese liverwurst and bread on a cutting board, chip baskets nearby, and use pottery for mustard and pickles. Pour beer into tall glasses and invite guests to help themselves in a cool outdoor spot.
Lovington Gospel Singers Meet at Apostolic Church
The Lea County Gospel singers gathered Sunday July 20 at the Apostolic church in Lovington with Rev. C L Ringwald leading prayer. A varied program featured multiple song leaders, duets, solos, and quartets performed with accordion and piano. Next meetings move to Hobbs and Tatum churches while junior and intermediate group attendees prepare for Inlow Camp.
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Lea County Gospel Singers
Apostolic Church
Lovington
C. L. Ringwald
Alex Wisnoski
J. C. Anderson
L. C. Smalley
Ted Parson
Dora Ward
Patsy Shook
Ray Dye
Ringwald
Paula Jean Porter
L. G. Smalley
Wayne
Dallas Weekly Wool Report Highlights Texas Wool Trade
The U S Department of Agriculture reports southwest wool trade strengthening this week with about 14 million pounds sold in Texas at 1.57 to 1.65 for 12 month wool and 1.55 to 1.65 for 8 months. Fall mohair contracts in Texas reached 90 cents per pound. London dominion wool sales rose about 10 to 20 percent. Wool market remains generally slow in Boston and amid dwindling supplies.
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Texas
Boston
West
Roswell
New Mexico
Oregon
Territory
London
Dominion
Sing in Hobbs at Church of God on Sunday
Sing in Hobbs will meet at the Church of God Hobbs on Sunday. The church is located one block south of the Cashway Grocery on East Broadway.
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Church of God
Hobbs
Cash Way
Broadway
Nazarene Church
Tatum
Lea County Gospel Singers
Church of God Hobbs
Cashway
East Broadway
Mrs Garnie Atkinson Transferred to Lubbock Hospital
Mrs Garnie Atkinson was moved from Lea County Hospital to Lubbock Memorial on Monday morning and is reported to be seriously ill.
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Garnie Atkinson
Lea County Hospital
Lubbock Memorial
Mohair Prices Seen Mixed In Boston Sale
In Boston, most original bag adult mohair has been sold for woolen use. A few lots moved at 1.20 to 1.25 dollars. Sorted 30S brought 1.60 to 1.65 dollars, and 26S sold at 1.40 dollars.
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Boston
Winter Prep Advice for Roof Upgrades and Storm Readiness
The article urges homeowners to use dry summer days to reroof and secure asphalt shingles before leaks begin. It emphasizes roof reconditioning as crucial, warns against roofing during rain or snow, and notes that occasional inspections help detect the right time to act, ensuring comfort and security.
Closet hack grooves to organize hangers on rod
An idea suggests cutting evenly spaced grooves across the top of a closet rod to hold hangers in place and prevent jamming. This quick modification aims to separate each hanger for smoother access and tidier storage.
Current Consumed By Appliance Showcases Estimates
Farm engineering specialists estimate kilowatt hour usage for common items. House lights 30 per month, washing machine 4, flat iron 5, ironer 10, radio 8, kitchen refrigerator 30 per month, water heater 75 per person per month, electric range 30 per person per month. Additional rates: vacuum cleaner 3 per year, food freezer 20-45 per month, larger freezer 75-120 per month, barn lighting 18 per month, milking machine 1 per 3 cans, poultry house lights 15 per month per 100 hens, and five horsepower motor 5 per hour.
Tatum Couple Vists Truth or Consequences Property
Mr and Mrs Roland Clay of Tatum stopped in Truth or Consequences visiting and touring local properties with potential investment interest.
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Tatum
Roland Clay
John Watt Returns From Colorado Springs Youth Revival
John Watt returned from Colorado Springs where he assisted with a youth revival and supported a local church program.
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John Watt
Colorado Springs
Home Owners Question Box Answers on Home Repairs
A green film on copper pipes is oxidation and can be removed by washing with ammonia. Bulged linoleum is fixed by lifting edges and pushing underpaste, or cutting the bulge and squirting paste, then weighing until dry. Roof lines can be softened by matching roof and sidewall colors with asphalt shingles. Oil stains on softwood floors are absorbed with dry ports and cement or plaster of Paris, then gasoline or kerosene with fire precautions. Clothes moths are routed by finding and destroying their nest, usually in old carpets or clothing.
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Paris
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. J. Cobern
Willie Baron
Jimmie White
Tohoka
Ray Robinson
Rotary
Rotary Club
Tatum Gh
Plains Construction A
Tatum Area
Margie Bachman
Glendale
California
Mrs. Kinney Hall
Mrs
Garland T. Gainer
John Acrey
Acrey
Robert Whitield
E. J. Fox
Eden
P. D. Fullington
New Hope Church
Methodist Church
Evangelist Flowers
Byron Fort
E. E. James
E. D. Holt
P. D. Fullingi
J. C. James
O. M. Cox
Lula Simpson
Roger Eads
The
Coberns
Henry Rutherford
Elmer Williams
Ruidoso
Mrs. Wester Joiner
Hugo, Oklahoma
G J. Jackson
Bennie Craig
John Butler
Big Springs
E. T. Haney
Rolls, Texas
Rutherford
Don
el Paso
Ruthford
Bill
Ed McLaughlin
IIN Carlsbad
Sheet Metal Shop
North Turner
Ralph French
J. G. Smalley
Paula Gene Porter
Jesus
Wayne Smalley
J. L. Boardwine
L. G. Samsley
Inlow
Charles Paul Ronnie Short
Allene Grisham
Bobby Jean Hayter
Esther McElroy
Billy Grandon
Wanda Waldrop
Glenda McNabb
First Baptist Church
Mallamar
Jay Mason
Wanda Pleasant
Hillcrest
Baptist Church
J. C. Quarles
Madeline Grover
Sherry
Mr. and
Mrs. Orlen Floyd
Berkshire
Fashion Shop
U.S Post Office
Lovington, New Mexico
Dallas Weekly Wool Report
U S. Department of Agriculture
Lester Alston Agency
North Shipp
Griffith's Inc
South
Turner
S. Shipp
N. M
Sohpia
Bob Beamer
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