New Mexico Rainbow Girls Install Jeannie Coleman Grand Worthy Advisor
Jeannie Coleman of Hobbs was installed as Grand Worthy Advisor of the Rainbow for Girls in Ton Ratón New Mexico. The ceremony, attended by over 600 people, named installing officers from Farmington Socorro Hobbs and Lovington and set Hobbs as next year’s Grand Assembly host with Lovington as co host.
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Jeannie Coleman
N. Shipp
Hobbs
A. T. Coleman
State of New Mexico
Order of Rainbow
Raton N. M
Eulalie Allen
Farmington
Willis Jean Keith
Socorro
Roberta McPeteyjs
Marshall
Joan Russell
Stalling
Ann Easley
Lovington
Margie Darden
Marilyn Laiken
Artesia
Lea County
Old Ott overshadowed by riotous verdict in Roswell case
In Roswell a white defendant who killed a Negro shoplifter, after a chase sparked by a theft at Home Grocery, walked free. The defense claimed the shooting was provoked by the victim’s promise not to run, and the jury believed the explanation.
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Caswell Neal
Caswell Fincher Neal
Neal
Roswell
Wednesday Bridge A Dobbs Home
The Wednesday Bridge Club gathered at 814 W. Avenue E hosted by Mrs. Clint Dobbs. Members included Mrs. Seth Alston and others with guest Mrs. Glenn Werhan. winner was Mrs. Bethel Graham.
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Clint Dobbs
W. Avenue E
Seth Alston
Logan Beal
D. C. Berry
C. C. Chambers
Millard Eidson
Ethel Graham
G. T. Hanners
Leonard Richards
Mary Stansell
Becky Townsend
Glenn Werhan
Bethel Graham
Mill
Mrs Hooper Temporarily Replaces Clerk in County Office
Mrs. Maureen Dunn is sidelined by a broken arm after a fall on courthouse steps during a shower. For at least five weeks, Mettie Glen Hooper fills in within the County Clerk’s office as Dunn recovers.
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Mettie Glen Hooper
County Clerks Office
Maureen Dunn
One Less in Treasurer Office Retires in June
Mrs Flossie Pollard resigns from her position in the treasurers office effective June 1 leaving the office with one fewer staff member.
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Flossie Pollard
Roswell Murder Trial Promises Jammed Courtroom Oratory
Last week in Roswell the murder trial of a white man charged with killing a Black man drew two notable attorneys. Ott Askern, the Negro community’s special prosecutor, faced Caswell S. Neal of Carlsbad as the courtroom anticipated a charged contest of oratory and a crowded scene as both sides aimed to sway the jury.
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Roswell
Ott Askern
Caswell S. Neal
Carlsbad
Askern
Mechem Draws Large Logan Crowd at Bridge Ribbon Cutting
Reports that Gov. Mechem is slipping are disputed as he attracts public event crowds. At Logan last week a ribbon cutting for the new Logan Bridge drew about 10,000 people, followed by a barbecue where the governor spoke briefly.
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Mechem
Logan
Logan Bridge
Kendricks Named to State Democratic Executive Committee
In Santa Fe at the Democrats meeting Gus Kendricks of Jal was named to the state executive committee. The move was initiated by Lea County’s new Democratic chairman Bob Bensing.
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Gus Kendricks
Jal
Santa Fe
Lea County
Bob Bensing
Wasn't Guilty District Judge Roy Anderson Story
A misprinted item from the Little Argus in Carlsbad last week claims District Judge Roy Anderson is not the guilty attorney accused of washing palsies with cleanser. The story notes the judge borrowed water to wash his teeth and eat breakfast, and asserts he still has his own teeth.
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Roy Anderson
Little Argus
Carlsbad
Rawlins Leads Lovington Men's Group Discussion on Comics
The First Presbyterian Church Men’s Group met June 15 for supper and a devotional by C E Jackson. W J Rawlins led a debate on children’s reading in comic books highlighting morbid scenes and violence. John Benge noted druggists’ push to curb such literature.
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First Presbyterian Church
C. E. Jackson
W. J. Rawlins
Layington
John Benge
National Association of Retail Druggists
Lovington
Cowboy Dinner At Dozier Home
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Dozier of Mallamar hosted a cowboy dinner at their home on Wednesday night June 16 at 7 p.m. The event honored Mrs. T. L. Vowell and her son Kearney Vowell of Colorado City Texas, with many Mallamar, Lovington, and Las Cruces residents in attendance.
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Clarence Dozier
Mallamar
T. L. Vowell
Kearney Vowell
Colorado City
Texas
Luke Taylor
Aubrey Northam
Shirley
Ott Vowel
Peggy Jean
Lane
Perry Wooten
Even Gibbins
Tack Vowell
Jerry Cooper
Rhonda
Las Cruces
Tie Vowell
Alice Faye
Vernon
Lewis Kirkland
Vicki
Nell Taylor
R. H. Howell
Lovington
Junior G A s Met Tuesday at Hillcrest Baptist
The Junior G A s of Hillcrest Baptist Church met at 2 p m in the home of Mrs A V Smith on West Ave. E Charlotte Sumruld led opening prayer and sung duties followed the 73rd Psalm read in unison. Members visited three girls and boys in their homes.
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Hillcrest Baptist Church
A. V. Smith
West Ave. E
Charlotte Sumruld
Mary Helen Adams
Portales
Patsy Reese
Beth Ann Nibert
Loetta Ann Pryor
Patsy Adams
Sherry Smith
Texas
Softball Schedule At Lions Park Next Week
Lions Park hosts softball games Tuesday June 22 with Parker Drilling vs Magnolia Production and Mallamar vs Atlantic Seis mic. Wednesday June 23 Haliburton vs Mallamar. Thursday June 24 Parker vs Atlantic Seis and Magnolia Seismic vs City Drug. Friday June 25 Green Brothers vs Magnolia Production. First game starts 7 30 p m. Second game to follow within 20 minutes and no later than 9 30 p m. First game called at 9 p m if no score tie.
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Lions Park
Parker Drilling
Magnolia Production
Mallamar
Atlantic Seismic
Haliburton
Parker
Atlantic Seis
Magnolia Seismic
City Drug
Green Brothers
Magnolia
Softball Park
Forrest Henry
Crow
H. R. H. R. Henison
Hill
Carminati
Hobbs Native Pfc. Stanley Returns on R and R in Japan
Pfc Norman W. Stanley, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Stanley of Hobbs New Mexico, spent seven days on rest and recuperation in Hakata Japan. He serves as a gunner with Company H 24th Infantry Division 34th Regiment stationed in Korea.
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Hakata
Japan
Norman W. Stanley
William Stanley
Hobbs
N. M
Stanley
Korea
24Th Infantry Division
34Th
Rough Fish Diet Described for Anglers
The note explains that some rough fish such as fall fish are clean feeders like trout while others like catfish are scavengers though some anglers prefer live bait.
Miss Marjie Darden Named Grand Charity in New Mexico Rainbow Assembly
Miss Marjie Darden was chosen Grand Charity for 1954 55 in the New Mexico Order of the Rainbow for Girls. She also served as Grand Nature in 1954 and was elected secretary of the Past and Present Worthy Advisors Club. Jeanne Coleman of Hobbs was elected Grand Worthy Advisor for the 1955 Hobbs assembly.
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Marjie Darden
Rainbow Grand
Grand Assembly
New Mexico Order of the Rainbow
Miss Darden
Charity
Worthy Advisors Club
New Mex
Pat Gilbert
Florida
Marjie
Pat
Ann Easley
Miss Lee
Ann Crow
Betty Hayes
Betty Lou Beverly
Texas
Ellen Abbott
Joe Mason
Imogene Johnson
Vernon Darden
J. P. Beverly
J. T. Easley
A. B. Gilbert
Paul Moore
Hobbs
Jeanne Coleman
Green Brothers Defeat Parker Drillers in Softball
Green Brothers beat Parker Drillers 12 to 2 with Lingle earning 15 strikeouts and 5 home runs by Green Brothers players including Camp Lingle and Ken Lawson. The week continues with Magnolia Production and Magnolia Seismic losses and upcoming games noted.
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Green Brothers
Parker
Lingle
Ken Lawson
Camp
C. S. Maxie
Don Spradling
Maljamar
Magnolia Seismic
Jim Cooper
Huck Morris
Hall
Cauble
Duncan
Magnolia
Cardinals and Giants win Little League games
In Monday action the Cardinals defeated the Dodgers 22 to 12 while the Giants beat the Yankees 11 to 7. Ronnie Roy earned the win for the Cardinals with Bruce Howard catching. Garnet Villars took the loss and hit a Dodgers homer. Jimmy Jordan got the win for the Giants with Charles Carney catching. Rudy Owens hit a bases loaded homer for the Giants. Jerry Ancell starred for the Giants at first base. Next game set for Saturday night June 19.
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Cardinals
Dodgers
Giants
Yankees
Ronnie Roy
Bruce Howard
Garnet Villars
Carlton Villars
Jimmy Jor
Dan
Charles Carney
Clinton Newman
John McCall
Rudy Owens
Forrest Smith
Jerry Ancell
Town Court Docket Report From June Session
June court records list Manuel S Trevino fined 25 for drunk, Tony Gonzales forfeit 25 for drunk, Tmas Bustamantes 25, George Guerrio 10, Manuel Molanor 10, Max Donald 25 for reckless driving, Peggy Womplee 10, Rollie W Stout 100 fine and one year license suspension for DWI, Robert Paul Jenkins 150 fine and one year license revocation for DWI resisting arrest. Rollie W Stout and R B Ivey 15 each for gambling after police arrest for not playing poker. Joy E Curfew 15, Victor Leon Hayes Jr speeding 15, Ralph Leroy Bolte 15, Raymond Boone 15.
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Manuel S. Trevino
Tony Gonzales
Tmas Bustamantes
George Guerrio
Manuel Molanor
Max Donald
Peggy Womplee
Rollie W. Stout
DWI
Robert Paul Jenkins
R. B. Ivey
Joe Olavariz
Joy E. Curfew
Victor Leon Hayes Jr
Ralph Leroy Bolte
Raymond Boone
Court fines for speeding and drunkenness cited
Clifford Taylor and Donald Lynsky paid $15 fines after guilty pleas for speeding. Jerry B. Gholson paid $15 on charges of being drunk. The text ends with a Jefferson quote about life and Liberty.
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Clifford Taylor
Donald Lynsky
Jerry B. Gholson
Judgements Granted For Several Compensation Awards
Troy Hobbs received 500 dollars from Bostick Building Co. Paul Thornberry vs Prices Creamery awarded 750 dollars. Eugene V. Gregory vs Southwestern Inc. awarded 2700 dollars. J S McCall served as guardian for Thalia Jo Fraini.
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Troy Hobbs
Bostick Building Co
Paul Thornberry
Prices Creamery
Eugene V. Gregory
Southwestern Inc
J. S. McCall
Thalia Jo Fraini
Mrs. Dobbs Hosts Calcutta Bridge Club
Mrs Clint Dobbs was hostess to the Calcutta Bridge Club on Tuesday June 15. Members present included Mrs Logan Beal Mrs Leonard Richards Mrs Sonny Powers Mrs Mary Lou Welch Mrs Pete Hooper Mrs M C Seeth and guest Mrs Leo Jones. Gladiola and dahlia arrangements decorated the home by Mrs H M Bell.
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Clint Dobbs
Calcutta
Logan Beal
Leonard Richards
Sonny Powers
Mary Lou Welch
Pete Hooper
M. C. Seeth
Leo Jones
Dobbs
H .M .Bell
Local Family Update on Tomlinson and Clardy
L O Tomlinson improved Mrs Vernon Clardy in Roswell with her father. Tomlinson underwent eye surgery at St Marys Hospital and will remain hospitalized until late next week. Edith Clardy visited Mr Tomlinson on Wednesday.
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Vernon Clardy
Roswell
L. O. Tomlinson
St. Mary’s Hospital
Tomlinson
St. Mary’s
Edith Clardy
Mr. Tomlinson
Utah Seams to Open Record Copper Mine in April
A major mining project in Utah plans to begin extraction in April, tapping a substantial copper seam. The operation targets a high output from the quarter-billion ton reserve, signaling a landmark development for the regional economy.
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Utah
Cos
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