Roy S. Davis Buried In Hobbs Monday
Rev. Roy S. Davis former Hobbs First Christian Church minister and Lea County auditor dies after month long illness. He moved to Santa Fe last year and is survived by his wife Elizabeth and four children. Funeral services were held at First Baptist Church with Odd Fellows and Hobbs Firemen as honorary pallbearers. Born August 27 1912 in Georgia he served as Lea County commissioner and Worthy Grand of the Odd Fellows.
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Roy S. Davis
First Christian Church of
Hobbs
Prairie Haven
Davis
Lea County
State Treasurer’s
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
Floyd Davis
Atlant
Ike And Taft Jockey For Position At National Convention
Eisenhower moves toward the first ballot with Denver talks and a Dallas speech while taft backers claim texas influence. observers expect a challenging week as a 16 delegate margin looms and both camps claim advantage amid convention tensions. A looming radio union strike threatens Chicago convention coverage, with 10 writers seeking higher pay and a picket line forming at the convention sites.
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Eisenhower
Dallas
Taft
Texas
Ohio
Chicago
National Association of Broadcasters, Engineers and Technicians
GOP
American Broadcasting Company
National Broadcasting Company
International Amphitheatre
Lea Democrats Urge Sawyers for Committeewoman at County Meeting
Lea County Democrats gathered in Hobbs City Hall auditorium electing 26 delegates to the state convention. They backed Mrs. A. D. Sawyer for National Committeewoman and endorsed Jack Danglade for a national delegate. No quorum prevented naming a county chairman and proxies were scarce.
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Hobbs City Hall
Melvin C. Neal
Hobbs
A. D. Sawyer
Democrats
Zack Taylor
Wardheeler
Mildred Beal
Lea Democrats
Sawyers
Lea County Democrats
Horace Burl Owens
Jack Danglade
Chicago
Danglade
Central Committee
Truman Signs Bill To Extend Free World Armed Aid
President Truman signed a 63 billion dollar foreign aid bill to sustain the free world’s buildup against communism. The amount is about 14 billion dollars under his initial request to Congress.
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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 previously worked at Vanity and many former customers will welcome her back. Mrs. Billy Howell joins as a new beautician specializing 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
Divorce Suits Filed in Lovington District Court
The Lovington District Court records list divorce actions including James R. Woolsey vs Dixie Wanda Woolsey with two children. Other filings include T P Bush vs Mary Louise Jurek Bush Dorothy Underwood vs Billy Paul Underwood Mae Thompson vs Charlie Thompson Wilford E Earl vs Vilet Louise Earl Einar Littrell vs Alvin L Littrell Ruby Dean Reese vs Cleo Duncan Reese Betty Jean White vs 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
Einar Littrell
Alvin L. Littrell
Ruby Dean Reese
Cleo Duncan Reese
Betty Jean White
Emory Clinton White
Beamers Open Car Wrecking Yard In Lovington
Sophia and Bob Beamer launch the Lovington Wrecking Yard across the street from the depot to sell used car parts for all makes. Delos Kinman assists. Sophia remains at Lea County State Bank as first teller. They bought many wrecked cars offering parts cheaper than new. State sues to condemn land in New Mexico. John Campbell sues W S Carpenter for 106.59 in Hobbs dairy case.
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Sophia
Bob Beamer
Lovington
State of New Mexico
A C. Taylor
Kyte Taylor
Betty Taylor
John Campbell
W. S. Carpenter
Hobba
Old Folks Day Reunion At Prairieview Celebrates Longevity
The Prairieview Old Folks Day drew 130 plus attendees over age 60 from 29 communities. Prizes honored long marriages Jack Blankenship and wife. oldest woman Almira Adams and oldest veteran Albert Oneal. 101 year old J W Baley and 91 year old J Y Stewart. longest living Lea County resident Henry Record since 1980. Mrs Nola Travis traveled 1511 miles from Vallejo to attend. Lovington Leader distributed gifts.
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Albert O'Neal
Aspermont
Tex
J. W. Baley
Hobbs
J. Y. Stewart
Jal
M. L. Turner
Homer
Nola Travis
Vallego
Calif
Henry Record
Monument
Lea County
Lovington
Johnnies
Moores Return from Western Tour Highlight Yellowstone
Mr and Mrs Paul B Moore concluded a western states tour with a stop at Yellowstone National Park. The trip offered scenic views and memorable experiences across the region.
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Paul B. Moore
Yellowstone National Park
Tatum Endures Black Eye After Police Encounter
Lea County assessor Boy L. Tatum says a Lovington officer struck him after a stop sign dispute near a park. He alleges Officer Callie C. Orcutt slammed a black light and hit him on the head, while his wife and two sons watched. He refused to sign a speeding ticket, claiming he was not speeding. Continued on back page.
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L. Tatum
Lea County
Lovington
Callie C. Orthcutt
Tatum
Herb’s Drive Inn
Eddie
Gail
Orcutt
Orthcutt
Roy
District Court Opens July 8 With Judge Harris
The next term of district court will open July 8 with Judge George T. Harris on its bench. The docket has been set for the 8th 9th and 10th.
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George T. Harris
New Jewelry To Open Here In Lovington
The Ruby Owen Jewelry Co. will open on the north side of the square in about two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Owen recently moved to Lovington from Baird Texas where they owned a jewelry store. Mrs. Owen said they will also run a beauty bar featuring the Herbold cosmetics line and facial services. The store will offer jewelry gifts and repair services with Mr. Owen emphasizing watch repair expertise.
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Ruby Owen
Four Compensation Suits Filed Against Drilling Firms
The article lists five compensation suits filed including James A. Woody v Gay Drilling Co. and Joe B. Warnick v Two States Drilling Co. along with 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
Anderson Family Returns From Bolixi Miss Destination
W. A. Anderson traveled to Midland on Monday to bring back Mrs. Anderson and W. A. Jr. who had arrived by place from Bolixi, Mississippi.
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W. A. Anderson
Midland
Grantham Holds Lead After Partial Recount In Dem Nomination
Recount results in six counties show Frazier gaining 50 votes on Grantham, reducing the gap to 754. Quay and Dona Ana nearly offset each other as Hidalgo and McKinley yield small gains for Frazier. Bernalillo County recounts 63 boxes begin today as other recounts commence.
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Grantham
Luna
San Miguel
Quay
Dona Ana
Hidalgo
McKinley
Frazier
Bernalillo County
Recount Ordered in Lea County Primary Votes
Eva Tatum Lea County Clerk prepared a recount of six vote boxes from the May 6 primary at the request of Everett Grantham Democratic nominee for governor. Robert Ward filed the petition after office hours. recount set for Monday for precincts 10 division A and F and precincts 14 and 18 boxes A and B. Lake Frazier sought statewide recount in eight counties.
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Lea County
Eva Tatum
Everett Grantham
Robert Ward
Miss Tatum
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Playboy
Robert L. Summers
LeRoy Fise
Alf Mitchel
Oil Center
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Finis L. Heidel
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Leroy Wise
M. L. Barnard
L. C. Edwards
Alf Mitchell
Bob Cottrell
James Johnson
Eunke
J. L. Burke
L. A. Beaira
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Prairieview
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Brownfield
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