Dempsey Predicts New Mexico Cannot Match Gore Highway Funds
United Press reports Representative John J. Dempsey says New Mexico cannot meet the Gore Highway Bill matching funds. He cites Senator Gore's testimony that 29 states will fail to provide state funds, leaving New Mexico unable to fund needed maintenance or non federal road construction under the 44 million dollar requirement.
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United Press
Dempsey
Gore
House Roads Subcommittee
New Mexico
Budget Hearings for Lex County in July Schedule
New Mexico Tax Commission officials will visit Lea County for budget hearings on July 27 and 28. Hobbs hosts at 10 a.m. July 27 City Hall, Jal at 11 a.m., Lovington at 2 p.m., Lovington City Hall. County budget reviewed at the courthouse on the 28th. Eunice and Tatum to attend Hobbs and Lovington hearings with times not specified.
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New Mexico Tax Commission
Lea County
Hobbs
Jal
Lovington
Lovington City Hall
Eunice
Tatum
Miss Hampton Is Honored With Coming Out Party
Melanie Jane Hampton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hampton, was honored at a coming out party hosted by Mrs. W. L. Minton. The social event featured a butterfly theme with pink carnations, silver settings, and hand embroidered linen. Guests included Mrs. Weldon Yarbro, Mrs. Jack Marshall, Mrs. C. F. LeBeau, and many others.
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Melanie Jane Hampton
J. C. Hampton
W. L. Minton
L. W. Pruitt
Weldon Yarbro
Jack Marshall
C. F. LeBeau
E. H. Byers
G. R. Hales
Ray Short
Jerry Romine
Lillian Jones
George Church
Bill Foster
Paul Fisher
Odell Black
Clarence King
Johnny Hawes
Mar_ian Shields
Jester Rainey
Guy Boyd
A. O. Denman
Johnny Jordan
Chester Davenport
C. O. Shirey
Dale Ridenour
Melanie
J. L. Hampton
Student Home From New Mexico Military Institute
Dietz returned to Lovington after attending the New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell to spend the summer with his parents Mr. and Mrs. R. Dietz.
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Don Dietz
New Mexico Military Institute
Roswell
Lovington
Mrs
R. Dietz
Retirements of Lea Eddy Chaves County Health Officer Puckett
Dr. O E Puckett who has served 30 years as district health officer for Lea Eddy and Chaves counties retires effective July 1. The announcement was made by State Health Director Gerald Clark. No successor named.
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O. E Puckett
Lea, Eddy and
Chaves Counties
Gerald Clark
Puckett
Health Department
Edgar B. Beaver
San Juan
Mckkinley
Artesia
State Health Board
Fires Hit Lovington Area Twice On Tuesday
Lovingtons volunteer fire department answered two calls Tuesday. A small two wheel trailer fire near the REA plant destroyed the trailer and its contents. Later the cotton warehouse office south of town saw a water heater fire in living quarters. one blaze was extinguished before arrival.
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Lovington
REA
Local Lovington Group to Meet in Artesia June 30
The Lay Committee of Lovington Schools invites 60 patrons to discuss school improvements to be proposed at the White House Conference on Education in September. Artesia zone group will host June 30 with reports from Artesia district study groups. Committees from Lea Chaves Roosevelt Curry and Eddy counties join to consolidate reports for a Santa Fe state meeting. Dr Roy Hall of Texas speaks June 19 at Hermosa School luncheon. J E Owens of New Mexico Department of Education attends the all day session.
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Lovington Schools
White House
Lovington
Artesia
Lea Chaves
Roosevelt
Curry
Eddy
Santa Fe
Roy Hall
University of Texas
Hermosa School
J. E. Owens
New Mexico Department of Education
Surprise farewell supper honors Van Hook couple
Mr. and Mrs. W. Van Hook were honored Tuesday night with a surprise farewell supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carrol Martin. The Van Hooks are moving to Snyder Texas in two weeks. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Gil Haugan Mr. and Mrs. Harold Runnels Dr. and Mrs. R. E. Smith Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Osborne and Mr. and Mrs. Carrol Martin.
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W. van Hook
Carrol Martin
van Hooks
Snyder
Texas
Gil Haugan
Harold Runnels
R. E. Smith
Kenneth Osborne
Births in Lea County HC May to May 28
Birth notices from Lea County hospitals list multiple newborns with parents and birth weights. Names include Linda Diane Oder Carol Ann Sarver Pamela Jolene Larry Vernon Stephen Dale Donna Darlene Larry Carl Ronald Lynn Thomas Marlon Glenn Debbie Jean Vicky Louise Randall Cliston. Locations Hobbs Lovington McDonald Eunice Airbase City Hobbs.
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R. O. Sarver
Penasco
Hobbs
Carol Ann
L. G. Johnson
Lovington
Thomas
Dorothy Lu Osburn to Receive Degree at UNM Commencement
Dorothy Lu Osburn of Lovington is among 625 students slated to receive degrees at the June 9 commencement at the University of New Mexico. She will earn a BS in physical education. Commencement speaker is Dr Lawrence McKinley Gould of Carleton College. The baccalaureate sermon will be delivered by Dr George Buttrick of New York City.
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Dorothy Lu Osburn
Lovington
University of New Mexico
Lawrence McKinley Gould
Carleton College
George Buttrick
New York City
Golf Tourney Planned Here On July 4th
Lovington Women's Golf Association discussed plans for a July 4 tournament in Lovington at a Tuesday meeting. The group noted a Hobbs luncheon success, appointed Jane Pattison as Handicap Chairman, and reported schedule changes for children's lessons starting June 6.
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Lovington
Fishing Trip Leaves Cha ma Leaders for Weekend Outing
Kermit Nash assistant district attorney George Mansur Max Rudolph and Sykes Curry departed Saturday for a short fishing trip at Cha ma New Mexico confirming a casual weekend excursion by local officials and associates.
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Kermit Nash
D. A
George Mansur
Max Rudolph
Sykes Curry
Chama, N. M
Jernigan and Lockhart Vacation in Las Vegas
Mr and Mrs Jerry Jernigan and Mr and Mrs Norman Lockhart of Hobbs are vacationing in Las Vegas Nevada during their trip.
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Jerry Jernigan
Norman Lockhart
Hobbs
Las Vegas, Nevada
Prize fund basis for Nobel winners stands at nine million
The principal sum left by Alfred B. Noble for Nobel prize funds amounts to 9,000,000 dollars as the foundation of the awards.
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Alfred B. Noble
Lovington Lions and Phillips Tie In Season Opener
Local notes report the Lovington Lions and Phillips Petroleum Ball Clubs opened the season with an 11 11 tie at the ballpark. Clarence Echols led off with a two base hit for the Lions, while Padgett and Yalken of Phillips homered.
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Lovington Lions
Phillips Petroleum
Clarence Echols
Lions
Larry Tankersly
Hayes
Phillips
Padgett
Yalken
Green Brothers Plumbing
Levington Field Service
Bill Single
Lovington Field Service
Wayne Camp
Green Brothers
Sonny Williams
Harry Sattersfield
Ross Black
Guests from Texas Visit Local Family Hosts
Mr and Mrs L W Pruitt welcomed guests this week Mr and Mrs H F Kidd of Lockney Texas the parents of Mrs Pruitt. Renew your subscription.
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Texas
Basque Language Origins Questioned as Unclassified
A brief note suggests Basque is an unclassified language with doubtful origins. The fragment hints at uncertainty around its classification and historical background.
Students Leave for Ten Day Music Camp at Portales
Among those departing this week for the ten day music camp at Portales on the Eastern New Mexico University campus were Wayne Pruitt, Leslie Gillett, Able Gunn, Bill Gunn, Dorothy Mosely, and Sadie Jim Allen.
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Portales
Wayne Pruitt
Leslie Gillett
Able
Bill Gunn
Dorothy Mosely
Sadie Jim Allen
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