Vacation Bible School enrollment at Hobbs Presbyterian and Methodist churches
Vacation Bible School sponsored by the Presbyterian and Methodist Churches began with 101 children enrolled. Kindergarten and Primary groups meet at the Presbyterian Church, Junior and Pioneer groups at the Methodist church. Mrs. W. R. Cain serves as secretary and treasurer. Rev. David T. Moore oversees the program.
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Bible
Methodist
Presbyterian and Methodist Churches
Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church
David T. Moore
The
Lee Burt
H. C. Pannell
W. R. Cain
J. B. Selman
Mmes. J. S. Anderson
John Shearman
W. M. Shortes
Delmar Woods
Powell
D. G. Calhoun
Betty Alice Spires
Louanna Roach
el Paso
el Paso Presbytery
Jeff Calhoun
Barry Crutchfield
Jackie Sue Duehniing
Pamela Erwin
Linda Freeman
Jerry Herrin
James David Kaiser
Karen Kay Kaiser
Steve King
Bobby Love
Martha Morgan
Bob Curtis Phillips
Marlene Powell
Johnnny M. Shearman
Linda Shoun
Douglas Sinclair
Kay Sumruld
Sally Townsend
Eunice Student Council Sells Pencils With Next Year Schedule
The Eunice student council sells 2500 pencils at a dime each. President Mike Daugherty reports selling about 100 pencils daily. The pencils feature next year’s football schedule and a shield with the motto United We Must Divided We Must.
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Eunice
Mike Daugherty
Tatum C of C Plans Another Cleanup Day
The Tatum Chamber of Commerce may schedule another cleanup day after a wind hampered the last effort. The previous cleanup helped the town considerably, and organizers aim to repeat the effort in windy spring conditions.
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Tatum C
Merce
Greens Return From Vacation Across Oklahoma
PMA executive secretary L. C. Green returned May 20 from a two week trip through central and eastern Oklahoma with Mrs. Green. They dodged floods and fished from a Grand Lake houseboat, catching crappie perch and sand bass despite muddy high water.
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L. C. Green
PMA
Mrs. Green
Oklahoma
Grand Lake
Lovington
McDonald Club Crafts Picture Frames at Center
The McDonald Home Demonstration club met at the community center Wednesday to make decorative picture frames.
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McDonald H. D
McDonald Home
McDonald Community Center
Residents urged to attend REA meeting in Lovington
Lovington and Tatum residents in Lea County served by REA Electric Co op are called to a Monday annual meeting at the new Youth and Community Center in Lovington. Officers will be elected by secret ballot after members comply with deposit switch requirements and membership rules. Others may be nominated from the floor as directors consider a multi million dollar project.
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Lovington
Tatum
North Lea County
REA Electric Co-op
New Youth and Community Center
Tatunt
Postponed Induction Rules for Students Explained
State Selective Service details postponement rules for college and high school students. Eligible registrants may cancel induction orders to enlist, seek deferment through employers, plan college studies, or take the college qualification test while awaiting full information and classification updates through August 20, 1951.
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National Guard
IAP
Building Permits Set For Lovington and Levington Homes
Building permits issued for multiple five room and bath houses in Lovington and Levington. A Y Lumber to build seven houses at Western Heights Lovington at 7200 dollars each. Cleo Wall to build five houses Carter addition Lovington at 8500 dollars each. Wall to build five more at Carter addition Levington at 11500 dollars each. Additional Carter addition Levington permits for five frame houses at 10500 dollars each and another set costing 10200 dollars.
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A and Y Lumber Company
Western Heights
Lovington
Cleo Wall
Elida
Carter
Levington
Eunice Delivers Extra Sewer Despite Estimates
Eunice's sewer bond project came in about 23000 dollars under the estimate with savings from lower construction costs and discounts on materials. The funds will extend the sewer system and reach roughly ten more houses, according to city clerk Morris O Kay.
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Eunice
Morris O. Kay
PMA Office Now Open Saturday Mornings
PMA announces its office at the base is open Saturday mornings to serve members. The move aims to improve access for petitions, inquiries, and assistance, with extended hours starting this weekend.
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PMA
Chamber of Commerce to Hold June Meeting
Hubert Maddox announced a regular Chamber of Commerce membership meeting at the Lovington Fire Station Monday night June 4 at 7 30.
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Hubert Maddox
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Lovington
Cotton Loan Rate Holds at 29.68 Cents Per Lb
The cotton loan rate remains 29.68 cents per pound, pegged at 90 percent of parity. The tentative figure, announced to the PMA office in Lovington, will be finalized August 1 with the higher of the current year or marketing-year parity.
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Department of Agriculture
PMA
Lovington
Department
Barbecue $1.50 At FFA Rodeo In Tatum
The annual FFA rodeo at the Tatum rodeo grounds is set for June 2 with an old fashioned barbecue at noon. Proceeds from the $1.50 plate will fund band uniforms for the Tatum High School band.
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Tatum
FFA
Tatum Rodeo
Tatum Pta
Tatum High
Mexican Labor Available but Time-Limited This Summer
McDonald county labor officials say braceros from Chihuahua are available now but the agreement with the Mexican government expires June 30. County secretary L G Caudill and chairman R E Willingham urge employers to act quickly to secure workers.
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L. G. Caudill
R. E. Willingham
McDonald Bureau
Chihuahua
Tatum Legion Post Installs Officers
The Tatum American Legion installed its officers on Tuesday night with H. H. Tiny Reed, professor of political science at Eastern New Mexico University and state commander, present to address aims and purposes. The Tatum Lions adjourned to allow members to extend the Legion occasion.
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Tatum American Legion
H. H. “Tiny” Reed
Eastern New Mexico University
The
American Legion
Tatum Lions
Legion
Summer Woes and Busy Plans for Tatum School District
Superintendent W. D. Caster outlines a busy summer across the Tatum school plant. Renovations include floor refinishing, repairs, and plumbing. a sewage line connection to the city system. an irrigation well. yard rework and lawn installation. and an additional 12 room building. He notes rising equipment costs and tighter budgets as key challenges.
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Tatum
W. D. Caster
Castner
Caster
Ainsworth Found Not Guilty In Twenty Minutes
A district court jury acquitted Merlin Ainsworth of breaking and entering in the nighttime after only 7u minutes of deliberation. The verdict came at 3:05 p.m. following a 2:40 p.m. presentation, with the case tied to a winter break-in at Young Pharmacy near a dress shop under construction behind the store. The defense involved Col. Don Hallam, and the State was represented by Randolph Reece Cari¢ bad, and Mex Edwards Hobta.
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Merlin Ainsworth
Ainsworth
Young Pharmacy
Youngs
Col
Don Hallam
Randolph Reece
Cari¢bad
Mex Edwards
Hobta
Temporary Men Re-Elected For Eunice C. of C.
The Eunice chamber of commerce re elected its temporary directors as permanent officers after ballots opened at a Tuesday meeting in the school cafeteria. The six to serve one year and six to serve two years were determined at the first meeting the following night. Directors include Dr. Benjamin Barzune, Paul Wallach, Buddy Johns, Julian Caton, Dale Skelton, Dutch Miller, J. C. Hamlin, Don Walter, E. W. Key, Ellis Rowland, J. A. Sullivan, and G. W. Gime.
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Eunice Chamber of Commerce
Whn
Chamber
Benjamin Barzune
Paul Wallach
Buddy Johns
Julian Caton
Dale Skelton
Dutch” Miller
J. C. Hamlin
Don Walter
E. W. Key
Ellis Rowland
J. A. Sullivan
G. W. Gime
Stage Next Week Is Time To Speak Up On Telephone Service
Lea county residents may voice praise or blame as Ingram Pickett visits Hobbs June 5 Lovington June 6 Eunice June 7 to hear service evidence at local offices. Hearings exclude rate changes now but may be revised downward later if warranted.
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Dunlap
Johnson
Buffalo Man
Macatee
Thas
New Mexico
Pasure
Lea County
Ingram Pickett
Hobbs
Lovington
Eunice
Jal
Pickett
Pickett to Hear Telephone Users In Lea County
Ingram B. Pickett of the State Corporation Commission will hold hearings in Carlsbad on June 4 Hobbs June 5 Lovington June 6 and Jal and Eunice June 7 regarding Southwestern Association Telephone Company service and proposed rate increases. Subscribed subscribers may voice complaints before the commission. Sessions run 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at each office, with Jal 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and Eunice 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Pickett
Lea County
Ingram B. Pickett
State Corporation Commission
Carlsbad
Hobbs
Lovington
Jal and Eunice
Southwestern Associated Telephone Company
Southwestern Telephone Company
Jal
Eunice
Dunlap Examines Polled Herefords At Tatum Rotary
W O Dunlap Jr rancher addressed the Tatum Rotary in the Trucker s Cafe on polled Hereford cattle and hornless beef benefits He argued horn removal causes millions in wasted beef and dehorned stock can reduce pain and cost The talk noted cross breeding with horned stock and line breeding to keep beef traits Present were local members and visitors from Lovington plus non member Phil Roberts.
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W. O. Dunlap, Jr
Tatum Rancher
Tatum Rotary Club
Trucker’s
Buddy Burns
Bill Walding
Ea Holt
W. D. Castor
D. W. Patton
Zeke Whisenant
O. Dunlap, Jr
L .E. Kay Preston
E. M. Green
W. M. Parkison
Lovington
Burns
Lee Burk
H. C .Parnell
John W. May
C. C. Yearwood
Phil Robinson
Phil Roberts
Miss Hunt Graduates From New Mexico A&M College
Donna Lee Hunt of Lovington will graduate from New Mexico A&M College on June 4 with a Bachelor of Science in home economics. Governor Edwin L. Mechem, a former student of the college, will deliver the commencement address.
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State College
Mdonna Lee Hunt
Lovington
College
Edwin L. Mechem
New Mexico
New Mexico A&m
Miss Hunt
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William Perry Bowen
Wheeler County
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Thomas C. White
Fred B. Manley
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Loyd Hughey
Neil J. Gipson
D. L. Crancleton
Grimes
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Ray Hughes Williams
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Mmes
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Grady Richards
J. C. Crow
A.O. Oberwetter
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C. E. Alexander
J.M. Kaiser
Jim Elliott
J. P. Morgan
Reuben Clark
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Carol Vaughn
Sharon Ann Oberwetter
Barbara Kennedy
John Burt
Dal Alexander
Karen Taylor
Betty Fisher
Barbara Burns
Penny Fort
Jean Fort
Linda Lister
Ronald Richards
Pioneer Group
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la Jean Fort
Lee Ann Crow
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