Local Political Sparks Fly In Lea County Rumor Mill
The Santa Fe New Mexican notes talks of Joe Montoya seeking Congress and a rival Joe Montoya stirring the race with liquor dealer ties. Lea County brass including Mood Smith and Roy Tatrum enter assessor and clerk contests. Campaign chatter, new campaign gear, and printing jokes color the lively local scene as candidates maneuver for ballots.
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Albuquerque
Mood Smith
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Roy Tatum
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Eva Tatum
W. H. “Woozie” Wilder
Singing at Hi Way School House Opens Weekend
All day singing event at Hi Way School House on Sunday April 30 marks the Fifth Sunday gathering. Local residents and visitors attend church and community activities with couples and families traveling to nearby towns.
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P. H. Harris
Albuquerque
Harris
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Estancia
Roy Moore
Lovington
Carl Rainwater
W. S. Maulden
Clyde Boyer
Marion Pearson
Tatum Cash
Mr. Maulden
Brian
Corky
Vicky
Wesley D. Harris
Pearl Caudle
Hobbs Literary Club year ends with speaker lineup
The Hobbs Literary Club lists officers including Mrs Charles R Turner president and Mrs G B Mealy vice president. Past presidents are named. monthly meetings at 2 30 pm on the last Tuesday. Several committees are listed with members and past speakers. All Saints Sturgis Mich reports Alice and Suzanne Sturgis winning top prizes in a high school cherry pie contest.
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Hobbs Literary Club
Charles R. Turner
G. B. Mealy
E. F. Retzlaff
Clark Jones
Guy Zachry
Fred Rollins
Jim Martin
Edward Keeler
Frank Peebles
H. L. Garrett
Sykes Curry
Louis Coppedge
Sturgis
Mich
Alice
Suzanne Sturgis
Calendar of events list and a crime in San Francisco
Long schedule of civic club meetings church events and classes for May across Lovington Mason city area with dates May 5 through May 11. Includes B PW Convention Lions Club meals dances and public notices. Also a San Francisco crime note where a watch salesman was robbed by a pistol-wielding intruder posing as a bell boy.
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Lovington High School
Mason Board
Masonic Hall
Rebekah Lodge
IOOF
WMC First Assembly of God
Lions
San Francisco
Jules Tribus
Tribus
Sharper Bets Tension in Sheriff Race Attracts Gambler Interest
Voters and gamblers discuss betting on the sheriff race, signaling rising interest in outcomes as locals weigh risk and potential gains in the political contest.
Janet Mardis Hosts Beta Sigma Phi Meeting
Janet Mardis hosted a Beta Sigma Phi sorority gathering Sunday afternoon at her apartment. Ruby White led the program with LaNelle Griffith Gloria Murdock and Virginia Wilson taking part. A three course buffet followed. Attendees included Mary Hamzey Jean Howell Virginia Wilson Janet Mardis Ruby Wilie LaNelle Griffith and Fredia Wright.
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Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Mary Hamzey
Jean Howell
Virginia Wilson
Ruby Wilie
la Nelle Griffith
Fredia Wright
WSCS Hear Bible Songs At Regular Meeting May 1
The WSCS of the Methodist Church held its regular meeting in the church basement on May 1. Participants performed songs and dialogues from biblical figures with themes on Women and the Text of the Bible, led by Mrs. P. H. Gamble, and a shared dinner was planned for Saturday night.
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WSCS
Methodist Church
J. P. Beverly
E. M. Hester
Miriam
Lee Burt
Esther
Tom Ansley
Henry Harada
Peter and Paul
P. H. Gamble
Mmes
W. R. Houston
J. Burns
Eunice
Tucumcari
Louis G Eddy Turns 83 Amid Doctorless Birthday Claim
Amherst Massachusetts report notes Louis G Eddy marking his 83rd birthday with the boast that he has never been visited by a doctor since birth. The claim highlights a remarkable personal health stance in a small town setting.
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Amherst
Mass
Louis G. Eddy
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