Roswell Trial Reveals Tax Receipt Shortage
The trial details Julius Skinner deleting unposted tax receipts totaling 11 156 77 from the cash book prompting accusations of a shortage. Deputy Sheriff Earl Tankersley testified Skinner admitted responsibility and said authorities had found the money. Roswell residents attended minimally as the Lovington case moved forward.
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First National Bank of
Paul C Campbell
Hal Roger
E_ M. Martin
Austin
Texas
F Skinner
O. O. Askern
Martin
Tankersley
Roswell
Lovington
Schryer Versus Schryer Seeks Divorce and Custody
Johnnie Lou Schryer sues Davi son T Schryer for divorce after their July 25 1940 marriage. Golda Leigh Lancaster seeks divorce from Col tir O Lancaster over custody of one child with 75 dollars monthly support.
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Johnnie Lou Schryer
Davison T. Schryer
Golda Leigh Lancaster
Coltir O. Lancaster
Eastern New Mexico University band on spring tour schedule
Thirteen concerts in five days are planned for the Eastern New Mexico University concert band under director C. M. Stookey. The tour starts March 15 with performances in Roswell Artesia and Carlsbad, followed by stops in Seminole Seagraves Lovington Tucumcari Clayton Raton Springer Wagon Mound Las Vegas and Santa Fe. Readings target high school assemblies and feature about 30 pieces from the band’s repertoire.
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Roswell
Artesia
Carlsbad
Seminole
Texas
Seagraves
Lovington
Tucumcari
Clayton
Raton High School
Springer
Wagon Mound
Las Vegas
William L Barnes Crossroad Rancher dies at 82
William Lee Barnes known as Daddy Bill and a frontier rancher of Crossroads Lea County died after a long illness at age 82. Funeral services were held at Wheeler Chapel Portal with burial in Portales Cemetery beside his wife who died in 1939. He was born Oct 26 1868 in Hopkins County Texas and moved to New Mexico in 1915. Survived by five children, seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren, two sisters and several relatives. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers named. He spent recent years with daughter in Portales and remained a lifelong cattleman with Old Rat as a favorite horse.
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William Lee Barnes
Crossroads
Lea County
Wheeler Capel
Portales
B Carter
Hobbs Baptist Church
Daddy Bill
Hopkins County
Texas
Sulphur Springs
Barnes
West Texas
New Mexico
W. B. Thomas
M. Barnes
Old Rat
Jesse A. Barnes
Paducah
Bertram B. Barnes
Crossroad
Mary Barnes Thomas
Joe H. Barnes
Tip H. Barnes
Lula Burkham
Rooswell
John Templton
Shamrock
Tea and reception planned for New Mexico art show
Plans near completion for a Sunday afternoon reception and tea to open an exhibition of water colors by twelve New Mexico artists at the Music room of the new gymnasium. Mrs. John Waits leads arrangements with hostesses listed and background music planned.
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New Mexico
John Waits
Arangements
Melvin Fort
Ethel Yadon
J. E. Keen
Sol Henry
Claude Tatum
Eva Tatum
Hank Hazen
Clarellen Green
Anita Gunn
Inez Dykstra
Jack Jackson
E. H. Byers
Ham Bishop
Kitty Buttram
Mrs Richards Hosts Odette Bridge Club
Mrs. Marguerite Richards entertained the Odette Bridge Club at her home on Friday afternoon. The group played five hands of party contract bridge with Mrs. Kenneth Chambers posting the high member score and Mrs. Mary Ruth McCrory the high guest score. Salad, dessert, and coffee were served to attendees Mesdames Chambers, Collin Chambers, R. E. Smith, Mary Ruth McCrory, Wayne K. Smith, Graydon Dean Jr., and Charles Ray.
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Marguerite Richards
Odette Bridge Club
Kenneth Chambers
Mary Ruth McCrory
Mesdames
Collin Chambers
R. E. Smith
Wayne K. Smith
Graydon Dean, Jr
Charles Ray
Hobbs Lien Filed Against H T Patterson for Gasoline Tax
The City of Hobbs filed a lien at the County Clerk's office against H T Patterson for 6588.56 dollars for delinquent gasoline tax due from June 1, 1948 to January 31, 1950. Lien covers Lots 1 2 3 block 159 North 100 feet of block 142 S 1-2 of block 167 in Hobbs.
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Hobbs
H. T. Patterson
North
One Is Never More on Trial Than in Excessive Fortune
Quote by Lew Wallice on how success elevates scrutiny and risk. The remark emphasizes caution when luck tilts the balance of outcomes in one’s favor.
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Lew Wallice
Lea County Rural Schools Maintenance Fund Fin. Statement
Legal notice shows February financials for Lea County Rural Schools Maintenance Fund. Disbursements and receipts listed with district charge and administrative totals. Joella Robinson, County Superintendent, notes publication in Lovington Leader on March 14, 1950.
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Lea County Rural Schools
Quieting Title Action Over Lea County Mineral Interests
Plaintiffs seek to quiet their interests in oil gas and minerals under the East Half of the Northeast Quarter and Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter Section 14 Township 15 South Range 37 East N M P M Lea County New Mexico. Defendants must appear by April 10 1950 or default judgment will be entered. Atwood Malone Campbell attorneys Box 867 Roswell. Clerk Beauchamp notice posted Lovington Leader February 21 28 March 6 13 1950.
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Lea County
New Mexico
N. MM
Atwood, Malone & Campbell
Roswell
District Court
W. M. Beauchamp
Lovington
Court notice baring liens in Lea County New Mexico
City Hobbs Lea County New Mexico district court summons warns defendants to answer the complaint by April 18 1950 or judgment will be for the plaintiff. York Schubert with box 185 Hobbs NM represents the plaintiff. Witness dated February 15 1950 with clerk Beauchamp seal. Published Lovington Leader February 21 28 March 7 14 1960.
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City
Hobbs
Lea County
New Mexico
York & Schubert
District Court
W. M. Beauchamp
Lovington Leader
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Skinmer
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Planet, Jr
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Worthington
Ford Blades
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Santa Fe
Stookey
Clovis
John Bealmear
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J. L. Burke, Jr
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Ray Vinson
Bert Calkins
Texico
Jean
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Orma Lee Sanders
Joe Carrol
Duane Watson
Grace Melendez
Paul Summersgill
George
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Pat Shadle
Hot Springs
Harry Dorris
Sante Fe
Deane Delgado
Lariat
Charles Felts
Odessa
Tex
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Albuquerque
Charles Paschal
Rochester, Mich
Jack Ross
Mountainair
Robert Smith
Herrin
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Melrose
Jay White
Betty
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Aaton
Elaine Bean
Evelyn Hogue
Ropesville
Gloria Cal
Buckeye
Margeret McDonald
Morton
Joan Lakey
Friona
Edd Urs Talbot
Brownye Rhodes
Wiliam L. Barnes
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Ellen Gertude Shearer
A. D. Sawyer
Jim Scott
Jimmy Simon
Olen Ainsworth
Buck Melton
Jess Gunn
Arthur F. Jones
W. F. Miller
Dr. H. T. Brasell
John Easter
D. O. Bilberry
Don Breech
C D. Patterson
O. A. Romme
Audi Tor
Fevs
State OF New Mexico
William C. Stoneman
Edward Pattee
A. H. Church
T. J. Church
Pattee Royalty Association
AN Express Trust
Roy Harkins
Mayo L. Cox
Robert C. Neely
Percy E. Gill
Ella M. Stoneman
George C. Stoneman
Raymond 4. Stoneman
District Court of
F. J. Danglade
J. E. Simmons
June P. Danglade
Fay R. Power
Clara Louise Brown
James H. Danglade
Fern S. Danglade
C. M. Danglade
Mary Danglade
J. Y. Wells
Paul Miller, ET AL
State OF
Paul Miller
Kay M. Miller
K. M. Miller
J. H. Edwards
Mollie Edwards
J. Ed McLaughlin
J. Edd McLaughlin
Lola Pearle McLaughlin
Hasmer
Frieda
Freida
Ceresan
Woody’s Acres Inc
Woody Carter Farms
W. T. Reed
Western Cotton Oil
Steve Kennedy
Kay Garrett
Hazel Berry
Mrs. Richards
Joella Robinson
Posen
Hone
Lovingtee
California
Lon Earhart
P. O
Indo
H. B. Frederick
North Turner Hobbs
Stan Cullum
Bud Jones
Mrs
Scott Clinic
Obessa
Diaim
Eighth St
J. W. Wallrich
Green Valley Farms
Denver City
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Rene Luneer Or
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