Roy S. Davis Buried In Hobbs Monday
Rev. Roy S. Davis former minister of the First Christian Church of Hobbs was buried in Prairie Haven Monday at 3 p.m. after dying Saturday in Lea County Hospital. He served one term as Lea County commissioner and worked as an auditor in the state treasurer's office before illness. Davis moved to Santa Fe a year ago and was born in Georgia on August 27, 1912. He was active in the Odd Fellows, with state Worthy Grand honor for one term. Funeral services were led by ministers from Hobbs and Dalhart. casketbearers and honorary pallbearers included local officials and Odd Fellows members. Survivors include his widow Elizabeth and four children, plus relatives in Georgia and Hobbs.
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Roy S. Davis
First Christian Church of
Hobbs
Prairie Haven
Davis
Lea County
State Treasurer's Office
Santa Fe
Rev. Davis
Georgia
Odd Fellow Lodge
First Baptist Church
Glen Adams
Dalhart
Texas
T. Anderson
Curtis Dickinson
Clovis
Ralph Hendrickson
W. H. Vaughn
C. M. Sullins
Harry Lee
Harry King
John Houston
J. B. Lea
Ted Johnson
The
Odd Fellows
Hobbs Volunteer Firemen
Elizabeth Davis
Roy Jr
Olin
Carol Lee
Barbara Jr
J. O. Davis
Carrolton Georgia
W. C. Nix
Bremen
Homer L.and
Floyd Davis
Atlant
Lea County Democrats pick delegates to state convention
Lea Democrats met in Hobbs City Hall auditorium and selected 26 delegates to the state convention under the unit rule. Mrs Mildred Beal served as secretary. no presidential candidate was endorsed. Delegates include Mrs A D Sawyer Mrs Zack Taylor Mrs Nancy Burns and others. Jack Danglade named for national delegate. Chairman role postponed due to no quorum and proxies.
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Hobbs City Hall
Melvin C. Neal
Hobbs
A. D. Sawyer
Democrats
Zack Taylor
Wardheeler
Mildred Beal
Lea County Democrats
Horace Burl Owens
Lovington
Jgd&e
Tom Finn
el Paso
Nancy Burns
Ruth Patterson
Tatum
Robert
Jack Danglade
Chicago
Danglade
Central Committee
Bill To Continue As Santa Claus Is Signed
President Truman signs a bill to continue the free world build up against communism. The foreign aid bill totals almost six billion dollars, about one percent less than the president had requested from Congress.
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Bill
Santa Claus
Truman
Free World
Mr. Truman
Congress
Two Beauticians Join Staff of Vanity Shop
Mrs. Jewell Henry announces Flo Dunn returns to work at the Vanity Beauty shop. Dunn formerly worked at Vanity and many old customers will welcome her. Mrs. Billy Howell, a new beautician, specializes in manicures and facials. Henry invites Lovington area women to visit Vanity and discuss beauty needs.
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Vanity Shop
Flo Dunn
Vanity Beauty Shop
Mrs. Dunn
The
Vanity
Billy Howell
Henry
Lovington
Johnnies
Flora
Divorce Suits Filed in Lovington District Court
The Lovington District Court sees multiple divorce actions including James R. Woolsey versus Dixie Wanda Woolsey with two children and cases involving T P Bush Mary Louise Jurek Bush Dorothy Underwood versus Billy Paul Underwood Mae Thompson versus Charlie Thompson Wilford E Earl versus Vilet Louise Earl Elmar Littrell versus Alvin L Littrell Ruby Dean Reese versus Cleo Duncan Reese and Betty Jean White versus Emory Clinton White.
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Lovington
James R. Woolsey
Dixie Wanda Woolsey
T. P. Bush
Mary Louise Jurek Bush
Dorothy Underwood
Billy Paul Underwood
Mae Thompson
Charlie Thompson
Wilford E. Earle
Vilet Louise Earl
Elmar Littrell
Alvin L. Littrell
Ruby Dean Reese
Cleo Duncan Reese
Betty Jean White
Emory Clinton White
Beamers Open Car Wrecking Yard Here
Sophia and Bob Beamer open the Lovington Wrecking Yard across the street for the depot carrying used parts for all makes. Delos Kinman assists. Mrs Beamer works at Lea County State Bank. They offer parts from many wrecked cars at lower costs than new parts.
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Beamers
Sophia
Bob Beamer
Lovington
Eisenhower and Taft Tighten Race for GOP Nomination
Eisenhower maneuvers in Denver as he conferences with delegates from Washington and Idaho and plans a Dallas speech on Monday. Taft backers claim Eisenhower widens strength by recruiting Texas Democrats as Taft nears a first ballot win with 16 delegates. A threatened July 1 radio and TV writers strike could disrupt Chicago GOP Convention coverage, with unions seeking higher pay and a picket line already forming at the convention venues.
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Dwight Eisenhower
Senator Taft
Eisenhower
Denver
Washington
Idaho
Dallas
Taft
Texas
Ohio
Chicago
National Association of Broadcasters, Engineers and Technicians
GOP
American Broadcasting Company
National Broadcasting Company
International Amphitheatre
Moore Couple Tour West in Travel Diary
Mr and Mrs Paul B Moore returned from a tour of the Western States with Yellowstone National Park as a highlighted stop. The couple shared experiences from their trip and described scenic vistas and park attractions observed along the journey.
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Paul B. Moore
States
Yellowstome National Park
Tatum Black Eye Claim Faces Lovington Officer Incident
Lea County assessor Tatum alleges Lovington police officer Callie Orthcutt struck him causing a black eye after a stop near a park. He says the officer claimed a speeding ticket and resisting arrest while his wife and two children were in the car. Tatum refused to sign and details continue on the back page.
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L. Tatum
Lea County
Lovington
Callie C. Orthcutt
Tatum
Herb’s Drive Inn
Eddie
Gail
Orcutt
Ortheutt
Roy
Orthcutt
District Court Opens July 8 With Judge Harris On Bench
The next term of district court will open July 8 with Judge George T. Harris presiding. The docket is set for July 9 and 10.
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George T. Harris
New Jewelry To Open Here In Levington
The Ruby Owen Jewelry Co. will open on the north side of the square in about two weeks. Mr. Owen, a watch repairman, will stress this service. The Owens from Baird, Texas bring a jewelry store background and plan an in-store beauty bar with Herbold cosmetics and facial services.
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Ruby Owen
Owen
Herbold
Four Compensation Suits Filed Against Drilling Firms
The article lists four compensation suits filed: James A. Woody v Gay Drilling Co, Joe B. Warnick v Two States Drilling Co, A. D. Barnett v El Paso Natral Gas Co, E. J. Seitz v Markin Drilling Co, and Gilbert Benson v Llano Drilling Co.
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James A. Woody
Gay Drilling Co
Joe B. Warnick
Two States Drilling Co
A. D. Barnett
el Paso Natral Gas Co
E. J. Seitz
Markin Drilling Co
Gilbert Benson
Llano Drilling Co
Andersons Return From Bolixi By Plane
W A Anderson traveled to Midland on Monday to bring back Mrs Anderson and W A Jr who arrived by plane from Bolixi Mississippi.
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W. A. Anderson
Midland
Grantham Holds Lead as Recount Narrowly Shifts Race
Grantham remains the Democratic nominee with a tightened gap after recounts in six counties. Frazier gained 50 votes in Luana San Miguel Quay Dona Ana Hidalgo and McKinley while offsetting gains in Quay and Dona Ana. Net change left the race 754 votes apart with Hidalgo and McKinley adding slight margins.
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Grantham
Luana
San Miguel
Quay
Dona Ana
Hidalgo
McKinley
Frazier
Recount Ordered In Lea County Primary
Lea County Clerk Eva Tatum will recount 6 vote boxes from the May 6 primary after a petition filed by Everett Grantham Democratic gubernatorial nominee. Robert Ward, local attorney, filed the petition. Recount covers precinct 10 division A and F and precincts 14 and 18 boxes A and B. Count to begin Monday after after hours filing.
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Lea County
Eva Tatum
Everett Grantham
Robert Ward
Miss Tatum
Old Folks Reunion at Prairieview Celebrates Aged Guests
Singing and prayers filled a Prairieview gathering as 130 plus people over 60 attended the 27th reunion. Jack Blankenship and wife won longest marriage honors. 88 year old Sophia McCliss was runner up. Hobbs residents Mrs M L Turner and J W Baley noted among the oldest attendees.
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Jack Blankenship
Brownfield
Tex
Almira Adams
Sophia McCliss
Albert O'Neal
Aspermont
J. W. Baley
Hobbs
J. Y. Stewart
Jal
M. L. Turner
Homer
Nola Travis
Vallego
Calif
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Lea County Bar Association
Democratic Party
Playboy
Robert L. Summers
LeRoy Fise
Alf Mitchel
Oil Center
G. T. Hanners
Joe Walton
Mack Easley
Haskell Rosebrough
Finis L. Heidel
Andy Swarthout
Randolph Reese
Lea Democrats
Sawyers
Jewell Henry
State of New Mexico
A C. Taylor
Kyte Taylor
Betty Taylor
John Campbell
W. S. Carpenter
Hobba
Lake Frazier
Prairieview
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