Housing Break for GIs May Encourage Service Careers
Congress may extend veteran level housing benefits to servicemen with families shortening down payments and interest, and lengthening repayment. The plan aims to improve housing options for GIs while boosting morale to retain personnel in the armed forces. A Defense Department certificate would confirm need and a two year active duty commitment.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Hannah
Gi’s
Defense Department
Vacation Bible School Enrolls at Hillcrest Baptist
Fillcrest Baptist invites children aged 3 to 16 to enroll on Saturday June 19 at Hillcrest Baptist Church. Principal Mrs. William Zahn leads with Rev. J. C. Quarles as minister. Refreshments by Mrs. Ted Parsons daily. Parade after enrollment then daily sessions June 21 to 25 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Rides available.
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Vacation Bible School
Hillcrest Baptist Church
William Zahn
J. C. Quarles
Ted Parsons
Lovington Students At Sunshine Band Camp
Almost 40 Lovington band students attended the Sunshine Band Camp at Eastern New Mexico University last week. Lora Jean Jordan led advanced twirlers in a demonstration and solo selections were made Friday night including Val Jean Riley Wanda Austin and Lora Jean Jordan. Other attendees included Cruella Holman Esther McElroy Sadie Jim Allen and Mary Tiger along with numerous band members and their families.
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Lovington
Eastern New Mexico University
Lora Jean Jordan
Gayle Love
Val Jean Riley
Wanda Austin
Cruella Holman
Esther McElroy
Sadie Jim Allen
Mary Tiger
Thomas Ballard
Mike Binkley
Jimmy Bryant
Doris Christenson
Wilma Collins
Michael Denton
Don Elliott
Penny Fort
Lois Frier
Ann Gann
Donald Gil
Ab Gunn
Bill Gunn
Bruce Howard
Hal Johnson
Jimmy le Beau
Nancy Lowery
Joyce Lowery
Dorothy Mosely
Gary O’keefe
Larry Patton
Joe Phillips
Jackie Powers
Wayne Pruitt
Robert Sadler
Ronnie Short
A. C. Taylor
Vernon Tiger
Larry Ancell
Sunshine Band
Clardys Host Backyard Picnic with Attendees Listed
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Clardy hosted a backyard picnic on June 12. Guests included L. O. Tomlinson and family from Casper Wyoming, the Tomlinsons from San Angelo Texas with daughter Joyce, Vernon Clardy, and Mrs. Hugh Clardy and girls.
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Gene Clardy
L. O. Tomlinson
Tom Tomlinson
Joan
Casper
Wyoming
John Tomlinson
Joyce
San Angelo
Texas
Vernon Clardy
Hugh Clardy
Erasmus Hall Aca demy First NY Regents Charter 1787
Erasmus Hall Academy in Flatbush Brooklyn became the first institution chartered by the New York State Board of Regents in 1787. The Dutch Colonial building remains in use for school purposes by the same institution.
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Albany
N. Y
New York State Board of Regents
Erasmus Hall Academy
Flatbush
Brooklyn
All Star Voting Begins for 1954 MLB All Stars
A worldwide fan jury will start voting this week for the 1954 All Star teams in Cleveland on July 13. An estimated 4.6 million ballots may set a new record with heavy participation from Baltimore and Milwaukee. Over 200 stations and papers, plus American civilians and military personnel abroad, will cooperate with the Chicago Tribune. ballots close at midnight on July 3.
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Chicago
Cleveland
Baltimore
Milwaukee
National League
U. S
Hawaii
Mexico
Puerto Rico
Chicago Tribune
Europe
Pacific
Keens Welcome Daughter Janet Lee At 11:06 Saturday
Mr and Mrs Johnny Keen announce the birth of a baby girl named Janet Lee born Saturday morning at 11 06. She weighs five pounds thirteen ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs L B Davenport and Mrs Idella Keen.
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Johnny Keen
Janet Lee
L. B. Davenport
Idella Keen
Help Kill Flies In Lovington
Advice urges Lovington residents to combat a fly outbreak with the four S's Starve em Spray em Screen em Swat em. Explains how flies spread disease and how everyone must participate to reduce breeding sites and protect food and children.
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Lovington
Health Department
Potter Reminded to Contribute to Easter Seal Drive
Habile L. Potter, director of the Easter Seal campaign for Greater Hartford, received a reminder in the mail for a forgotten contribution. The note highlights ongoing fundraising efforts in East Hartford.
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East Hartford, Conn
Llp
Habile L. Potter
Potter
Greater Hartford
Nation's first air conditioned village opens in Austin
The 22 home research village, sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders with the University of Texas among participants, opens in Austin to study indoor weather control over a year. Half the homes have sold as scientists assess economics, operating costs, health and behavior impacts, and sun management for low priced housing.
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Austin
National Association of Home Builders
University of Texas
Federal agencies balk at financing air conditioned housing
Federal agencies have generally balked at financing air conditioned residential housing, arguing the cost makes it impractical in the medium and low priced field.
Riviera or Hardtop Returns in Popular Appeal
The line blurs between classic style and modern demand as the Riviera nicknamed hardtop resurges in popularity. Enthusiasts cite enduring design, comfort, and nostalgia driving renewed interest across vintage car circles.
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Defense
John A. Hannah
Deefense Department
Dewey L. Gann Real Estate
W. Lea Co
Cash & Carry
Asbsetos
FOX Rig & Lumber
Hobbs, New Mexico
Fillcrest Baptist Vacation School
Enro
Clardy’s
Keens
BOSS
W. Marland
Weathermaster, Inc
Sait
Lester Alston
Auto Glass Company
Auto Glass
S. Turner
S. Main
N. M
the Department Store For Homebuilders
Lea County Lumber Co
Buick
Riviera
America
South Main
Motor Company
New Mexico
McKnight
Sheet Metal
NORTH
Turner
New Mexico Farm Machines Co
S. Main Lovington
LEA County State Bank
Lea County
FDIC
Eihlsee
Phillip B. Robinson
North Main
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