Senior Social Season Opens With Semi Formal Dance
A semi formal dance for LHS seniors and guests kicked off the season at the Youth Center on Saturday March 17 at 7 30 pm. The event was planned and funded by students with Ténda Wilder and Kenneth Marsh as co chairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LHS
Ténda Wilder
Kenneth Marsh
Pat Buck
Virginia Stemple
Elizabeth Henderson
Jery Parks
Glen Gillett
Dave Lee
Janie Sullivan
W. H. Wilder
State Engineer Notice on Water Permit L-1021 Enlgd
Legal notice in Santa Fe NM dated Feb 24 1956 announces James A Selman of Hobbs applied Jan 27 1956 for permit L-1021 Enlgd to appropriate 600 acre feet per year from Lea County Underground Water Basin. Protests due within 10 days after publication, with hearings around April 3 1956.
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Santa Fe
N. M
N.M
Niinwi
Newbo
United States
S. E. Reynolds
Lovington
IPAA Sees 40 Percent Drop in Domestic Crude Oil Demand
The Independent Petroleum Association of America forecasts a 40 percent daily decline in April and May domestic crude oil demand to about 6.8 million barrels per day. March production is seen at 7.2 million, with imports rising to around 900,000 bpd next quarter and total stocks up sharply from last year.
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Ashington
Independent Petroleum Association of America
IPAA
Ipaa Supply and Demand Committee
Hobbs Student in A and M Mixed Chorus Tour
Kathleen Kendall of Hobbs is a member of the 18 voice Mixed Chorus at New Mexico A&M College. The group under Oscar Butler will tour 12 New Mexico high schools in the first week of April performing old Irish tunes Negro spirituals and Broadway musical selections.
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Kathleen Kendall
Hobbs
New Mexico
Lea Gospel Singers to Perform at Hobbs Church of God
Lea County Gospel Singers will sing at the Church of God in Hobbs on Sunday. The event is described as a day of singing beginning Sunday night with additional performances in Artesia on April 7 and 8. Attendees from Lovington include Mrs. Bill Lewis Mrs. Jim Caldwell and Mrs. Estalle Burns.
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Lea County
Church of God
Hobbs
Cashway
Joe Reeves
Lockney
Texas
Artesia
New Bethel Church
Clovis
Lovington
Bill Lewis
Jim Caldwell
Estalle Burns
Kennecott Copper reports 1955 copper up 18 percent
Kennecott Copper Corporation’s 1955 annual report shows copper production rising to 526 715 tons from 447 079 tons in 1954. Net income climbed to 125 516 291 dollars with earnings per share of 11.60, while dividends reached 7.75 per share.
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New York
Kennecott Copper Corporation
Charlie R. Cox
Gospel Singers Meet Sunday Under George Kinsfather
Sunday March 18 program led by George Kinsfather featured Rev A P Cullen opening prayer. Duer Crockett Emmett Green and others participated as song leaders and quartets performed. Mrs J R Franks joined Kinsfather and Watkins for a quartet. Franks and Kinsfather sang a duet My Guiding Star. Audrey Watkins sang Forbidden To Pass the Beautiful Gate. Beauchamp closed with prayer.
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Lea County Gospel Singers
George Kinsfather
A. P. Cullen
Duer Crockett
O. B. Powell
Emmett Green
Cullen
C. L. Ringwald
Reed
Rinfield
Kinsfather
Wm. Beauchamp
Audrey Watkins
J. R. Franks
Mr. Kinsfather
Watkins
Beauchamp
Joe James
Tatum
L. S. Tarry
Mr. Franks
Guiding Star
Audrey Watkinsom
Snap a Picture Story of Your Family's Easter
A 1956 guide urges capturing Easter preparations and celebrations from color egg coloring to the post church parade and festive dinner. It emphasizes family outfits, baskets, and indoor and outdoor photos using color film and a simple flash. John Van Guilder promotes a comprehensive family photo record.
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John van Guilder
RCA Names Top Cowboys in 1956 Standings
United Press notes the Rodeo Cowboys Association list at Denver shows Jim Shoulders leading 7 808 points with Bill Hogue second at 5 702. Del Copenhaver leads saddle bronc while Jack Buschbom tops bareback bronc and Harley May the bulldogging. Casey Tibbs is out of the top group. Guy Weeks leads calf roping.
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United Press
Rodeo Cowboys Association
Denver
Jim Shoulders
Henryetta
Oklahoma
Bill Hogue
Holtville
California
Shoulders
Casey Tibbs
Fort Pierre
South Dakota
Casey
del Copenhaver
Post Falls
Idaho
Jack Buschbom
Cassville
Wisconsin
Harley May
Deming
Guy Weeks
Abilene
Texas
Jim Bob Xaltizier
del Rio
Mayor Bergin Finds Backward Signature On City Checks
Waterbury Connecticut mayor Edward D. Bergin discovered his signature appeared backward on the city’s check-writing machine after taking office.
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Nigree
State FFA Contests Set for Las Cruces March 23 24
The State FFA Judging Contest will be held March 23 and 24 at New Mexico A&M College Las Cruces with about 800 Future Farmers from 54 chapters. Competitions cover livestock dairy farm mechanics meats crops poultry and tractor operators with showmanship and a barbeque sponsored by Block and Bridle Club. Winners advance to National Contests in Iowa and Missouri.
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New Swichico
New Mexico
Las Cruces
Aggie
Gerald Bonds
AzZtec
New Mexico Association of Future Farmers
F.F.A
National Dairy Congress
Waterloo
Iowa
Kansas City
Missouri
Memphis movie fan sees 154 films in 1955 total 6327
Bill Kendall, a Memphis resident and noted film enthusiast, watched 154 movies in 1955, 21 more than 1954, bringing his career total to 6,327 films over 25 years.
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Memphis
Tenn
Bill Kendall
Kentucky bill would rename truant officer to pupil personnel director
Frankfort Kentucky lawmakers consider a measure to create the title director of pupil personnel replacing the existing designation truant officer. The bill aims to reflect broader duties in handling student attendance and support.
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Frankfort
Kentucky General Assembly
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Curtis King
Frances Hester
Bill Kizer
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Jeanette Shi
Lea Gospel Singers
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Good Fellowship
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Foundation
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FFA
Carlsbad
Marjorie Howell
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Chevrolet
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