Roswell Court Houses and County History Unfold in Roswell
The article traces Chaves county history from 1891 and its Lincoln county roots, naming Francisco Chaves and Capt. Joseph C. Lea, noting Roswell's founding figures and the courthouse campaigns. It highlights key locals W C Reid L O Fullen James M Hervey and the perils and politics behind the courthouse bonds amid early Pecos Valley development. It also previews a KiLi boxing tournament featuring Abel Lujan and Lloyd Waggoner to raise funds for community programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaves County
Lincoln County
Lincoln
Francisco Chaves
New Mexico
Roswell
Joseph C. Lea
Lea County
L. O. Fullen
James M. Hervey
Court House
Is God Dead A Father Seeks Prayer At Bethel
A boy asks if God is dead prompting a father to confront dwindling prayer life and the loss of spiritual power. The message urges returning to the altar of prayer where God once met him, contrasting it with empty ritual. The piece reflects a sermon tone from a town-Record Want Ads context.
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Bethel
KiLi tournament boxing boosts amateur sport zeal in Roswell
Ambitious plans for the KiLi boxing tournament in Roswell start July 31 with expected participation from about a hundred boys across eastern New Mexico and West Texas. Col James M. Bujne leads CCC camps promoting fair play and hospitality for entrants, while Bitter Creek camp handles feeding and logistics. The event signals a renaissance for Pecos valley amateur boxing and draws attention to community support for the Kiwanis Milk Fund and children’s toys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abel Lujan
Roswell
Lloyd Waggoner
Lujan
Waggoner
Roswell Kiwanis and Lions Clubs
Kiwanis Milk Fund
Lions Bar Boys’ Club
Kiwanis
Texas
James M. Bujne
CCC
Bitter Creek
Lew Hammond
Pecos Valley
New Oil Locations in Lea and Eddy Counties
The state oil conservation commission weekly report lists 17 new oil locations in southeastern New Mexico. Nine are in Lea county, eight in Eddy. Nine new wells are producers, eight not yet spudded in, bringing active rigs to 110. Abandonments: two in Eddy, one in Lea. Completions: Lea seven, Eddy two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobbs
N. M
State Oil Conservation Commission
New Mexico
Lea County
Eddy
Eddy County
Lea
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Montgomery Ward
Dan Luther Edwards
God
Roswell, N. M
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Missouri
Dean
Westside Garage
Ron
J. P. White Co
E. 4Th St
Montgomery Ward and Co
Clearnce
Mr. Johnson
Jersey
H. F. Carpenter
Second St
Dexter
M. E. Coldazier
Institute
C. M. Hester
Garden
North Atkinson Avenue
J. E. Brasher
Worth Main
W. W. Huntly
S. Kansas
Sears Roebuck
Sears
Zenith Mantel
W. Hendricks
Wash
Lorraine
Roswell Building & Loan Assn
N. Union
Geo. Leavelle
Ponake
N. Rich
Harold Smith
South
Kentucky
Dollahan
W. Walnut
N. Penn
Elgin
East
Edwards
Eveready Garage
2Nd St
Roswell Mattress Co
Ruidoso
South Main
Thompson’s Auto Salvage
E. Reed
South Main St
Watkins
J. B. Graham
Eddie Greaves
West Tilden
W. F. Rhoades
Goodwell
Okla
Penn
Roland Baker
Omaha
Harry Stedman
Little Rock Cruzette
Church
State Department of Public Health
News-Sun
Norway
News- Sun
Will Robinson
Hobbs News- Sun
Phillips 66
Miss Ann Branch
Phillips Petroleum Company
Donald Duck
Moseley’s
Thrift
Natas DE Interes Para LA Colonia Mexicana
Atencion Miembros
C. A. C. el Senor
Manuel Chaves
Presidente del Club
Junta de Importancia
la Mexicana
Muchos Residentes de
Matrimonios
Jose Torrez
Juanita Lopez de Dexter
Eutimio Lopez
Mary Marchan de Dexter
Los Padrinos Fuercon
Ramon Montoya
Juanita Montoya de Dexter
Woolworth
Armold Crating
Virginia
Enquga
East Second Street
Walt Disney
Wheatburg
Coronado
Dart Disney
Li Endix
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