Road group aims to smooth State Road 18 from Mona to Colorado
Hobbs Chamber of Commerce secretary Harry Nunan led a Clovis meeting to remove hazards on State Road 18 making it a through route from Mona to Colorado. The group seeks bridge widening at Logan New Mexico and State participation. recent San Jon New Mexico meeting noted sharp hairpin turns as major travel hazards. Lovington election filings grow as candidates race for City Commission seats with April 19 election date and April 4 filing deadline.
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Harry Nunan
Hobbs Chamber of Commerce
Clovis
Monahans
Texas
Colorado
Nunan
San Jon
N. M
Logan
New Mexico
Lovington
A. J. Berkshire
David T. Caudle
Berkshire
Hubert Maddux
Jerry Wright
Caudle
Leonard Richards
Hollie Smith
W. W. Carter
David Caudle
PD. D. Patteson
Earl Palmer
M. Heser
J. Roy Throckmorton
H. G. Starling
al Savisky
Charlie Chambell
Gil Haugen
Jack Underwood
Melvin Fort
Phillip Robinson
Marion J. Kaiser
O. L. Green
Space Ships From Mars Rumor Spreads in Lovington
Local readers were told two Mars space ships would perform a Friday speed demonstration at the old Lovington airport. An anonymous radio hobbyist claimed a Mars message predicted tests Wednesday and Friday, with a dramatic flyover near the Fair Building. The report, timed on April Fool’s Day, sparked crowds but lacked official confirmation.
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Lovington
Mars
Old
Leader
Visitoria
Fair Building
Supreme Court Reaches Full Strength as Harlan Sworn In
The Supreme Court reaches full strength for the first time since last fall. John Marshall Harlan of New York was sworn in Monday, succeeding Justice Robert Jackson who died last October.
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Supreme Court
John Marshall Harlan
New York
Robert Jackson
Sea Teachers On Program At Roswell
District Teachers meeting in Roswell Friday April 1 is an all day event led by Dr. William G. Carr executive secretary of the National Education Association. Morning session features eight Lea County teachers with group topics and parts by Aleene Humphrey Mary Lou Cozzens and Mrs Jerry Coffman. Hobbs teachers include Mrs Mary E Holland Mrs Louise Zoda and Jerry Roberts. Eunice delegates Rosemary Wildman and Ruth Laznik also participate. An afternoon general meeting will have Dr Carr speaking with R Marshall Clark district president presiding. Southeast bus drivers meeting directed by Gene Roach follows.
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Roswell
William G. Carr
National Education Association
Lea County
Aleene Humphrey
Mary Lou Cozzens
Jerry Coffman
Leevington
Hobbs
Mary E. Holland
Louise Zoda
Jerry Roberts
Eunice
Rosemary Wildman
Ruth Laznik
Dr. Carr
R. Marshall Clark
Southeastern
Gene Roach
Tatum Man's Mother Buried In Carlsbad
Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Elizabeth Scott 83 of Carlsbad were held there on Tuesday. She is the mother of Elmer Scott of Tatum and is survived by five sons five daughters two brothers two sisters 35 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Born January 21 1872 in Arkansas she was married to the late William Travis Scott of Comanche Texas and moved to the area in 1917.
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Nancy Elizabeth Scott
Carlsbad
Scott
Elmer Scott
Tatum
Arkansas
William Travis Scott
Comanche
Texas
Calvin Towery’s Ancestry Counts 12 Direct Ancestors
Arlington Vermont note reports three month old Calvin Towery has twelve direct living ancestors including parents, four grandparents, six great grandparents. The quirky tally highlights family lines and generations centered on one infant.
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Arlington, Vt
Calvin Towery
Mrs. Maggie Wood 75 Dies in Hobbs Home
Maggie Jane Wood of Hobbs age 75 died Monday night in a local hospital while living with her daughter Violet Hite. A Lea County resident since 1916 she was a member of Hobbs First Methodist Church. Survived by three daughters, one son, six grandchildren, three great grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at 2:30 pm Griffin Funeral Home with two ministers officiating. Active pallbearers listed from Hobbs. honorary pallbearers from Hobbs and Lovington.
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Maggie Jane Wood
Violet Hite
N. Linam
Hobbs
Lea County
First Methodist Church
John Lewis Lovington
Cle Hamilton
Birmington
Washington
R. N. Wood, Hobbs
Griffin Funeral Home
Leroy Sewell
Wayne Mickey
Church’ of Christ of
Matt Taylor
Martin Walch
L. C. Bostick
Johnny Bailey
CM. Griffin
W. Curley
James We Good
Max Dillahunty
Sam Cain
Westley‘mca
Tom Jackson
Hardy Gann
Lovington
Stryhn Dies in Kansas City At 67
Al J. Stryhn, 67, died at 7:10 am at The Research Hospital in Kansas City on March 29. An operator of Al's State Line for nine years, he moved from Kansas City to Hobbs in 1946 and was formerly from Denmark. Survived by his wife Claudia Stryhn and three stepchildren. body to be returned to Carlsbad by train. Griffin's Funeral Home in charge.
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al J. Stryhm
Kansas ‘City
Mr. Stryh
Jury Term Dates Set For May In District Court
The district court will be in session April 12 with Judge Brand assigning non jury cases. The May term opens with the criminal docket and juries returning on May 5 for criminal cases.
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District Court
Brand
Bulganin Sees Favorable View Of Large Power Conference
Soviet Premier Bulganin told a Russian newsman that the Kremlin favors a big power conference and adopts a positive attitude toward it. He did not say how many powers might attend. The White House offered no comment.
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Bulganin
Kremlin
Bulgenin
White House
Simms Signs Primary Bill Marks Direct Nomination Change
Governor John F. Simms signs 34 bills including the direct primary measure. He says it is not the final answer to New Mexico election problems and hopes studies will improve candidate nomination methods by the 1957 legislature.
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John F. Simms
Simms
New Mexico
Democratic Party
Continental adds Hobbs Dallas flights via Clovis Roswell Hobbs
Continental Airlines will add three daily flights from Albuquerque to Dallas with stops at Clovis Roswell and Hobbs. The expansion brings Albuquerque departures to 12 flights, second only to Denver in the region, following merger talks with Pioneer Airlines. One morning 7 10 A M service to Dallas stops at Clovis. a 2 40 P M service goes non stop to Lubbock with three other planes stopping in Roswell Hobbs and Midland before Dallas.
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Continental Airlines
Dallas
Clovis
Roswell
Hobbs
Continental
Albuquerque
Denver
Rocky Mountain
Pioneer Airlines
Lubbock
Texas
Midland
Lovington Co operative Gun Manager Changes Announced
H. W. Lawler and W. G. Polacek will manage the Lovington Co operative Gun. Leon Rice resigns on April 1 to devote full time to the ministry. Lawler remains in charge of the feed store department. Polacek to manage the gin.
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H._W. Lawler
W. G. Polacke
Lovington
Leon Rice
Lawler
W. G. Polacek
John A Lusk Honored By Cattle Growers
John A Lusk from a Lea Eddy County ranch was named the Unut standing Rancher of New Mexico by the New Mexico Cattlemen. A cowman since age ten, he has attended all cattle growers conventions since 1918 and received an award from Swift & Co. after fellow ranchers chose him. He is well known in Lea County.
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John A. Lusk
Lea-Eddy County
New Mexico
Swift & Co
Sioux Falls Renames Airport After Joe Foss Field
The municipal airport in Sioux Falls South Dakota is renamed Joe Foss Field honoring World War II Marine ace and Medal of Honor recipient who later served as governor of the state.
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Souix Falls
S. D
Joe Foss
South Dakota
Eisenhower Faces Duelling Views Over Quemoy Matsu Crisis
The president weighs conflicting military and political opinions on Quemoy and Matsus. Some generals and allies warn of a possible Red attack within a month while others back Ike’s restraint. Critics fear manpower cuts, nuclear reliance, and risk of a wider war if the islands are defended.
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Eisenhower
Quemoy
Matsu Islands
Red
Reds
Matsus
Ridgway
Mr. Eisenhower
Formosa Strait
Korea
United States Navy
Hunger Force Surrenders After Nebraska Penitentiary Rebellion
Eight hungry rebel convicts surrendered after 65 hours in a three story maximum security block at the Nebraska Penitentiary. Gov. Victor Anderson led negotiations promising a fair inquiry and lighter terms in exchange for turning over the hostages. Guards Warren Miller and Eugene Swanson spoke of threats and relief after their release while the rebels accepted meals and penalties.
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Lincoln
Nebraska Penitentiary
Victor Anderson
Anderson
Marathon
Hole
Warren Miller
Eugene Swanson
Ory
Miller
Tured Swanson
Gerald Hoffman
Hoffman
Swanson
Patton Father Buried in Oklahoma
Funeral services for William L. Patton 59 who died in Artesia were held in Tishomingo Oklahoma. Born August 1 1896 in Oklahoma Territory he moved to Artesia six months ago and lived with his daughter Mrs Clifton Loyd. He worked in oilfields and belonged to the IOOF lodge. Survivors include two daughters a sister and three brothers. Interment was at Connersville Oklahoma.
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William L. Patton
Artesia
Tishminogo
Okla
Patton
Oklahoma Territory
Clifton Loyd
Ioof Lodge
Oklahoma
C. D. Patton
Lovington
Connersville
Oklahoa
Senator Danglade Visits NYC Daughter’s Family
Senator Jack Danglade travels to New York City to visit his daughter June and her husband, planning a two week absence from duties.
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Jack Danglade
New York City
June
Outstanding Citizen Wil Lovington to be named at banquet
The Outstanding Citizen of The Year will be named at the Chamber of Commerce banquet on April 25. A selection panel of the Chamber president and the three prior winners will choose the honoree. Governor John F. Simms will speak at 7 p.m. at the Youth Center. Tickets are $2 and advance sales start this week.
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Lovington
Chamber of Commerce
Mary Payne
Chamber
Cliff Yearwood
H. C. Parnell
Jack Danglade
John F. Simms
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Hobbs Home
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Russia
United Press
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O. D. Patton
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