Durfee Will Reveals Sydney’s Hidden Father
In the Durfee estate mystery, Sheriff Allen hints that Worth Durfee leaves most of his property to Sydney Loftus, claiming the neighbor was his father. Sydney reacts with shock while tensions surge among detectives and Gerry as the case unfolds toward a dramatic reveal.
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Mrs. Gregg
Mr. Gregg
Worth Durfee
Landers
Sydney
Dr. Henry
Sheriff Allen
Allen
Estelle
Sydney Loftus
Hall of Justice
Loftus
Durfee
Gregg
Local church opens doors to air base boys for film show
Rev R A Hingst, pastor of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, welcomes air base personnel to services and a free screening of The Power of God on July 10 at both the church and base chapel, praising patriotic workers in the heat.
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R. A. Hingst
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Candidates pledge to skip pie and box suppers in primaries
Rickie Forbes of Clovis notes a surge of agreements among Democratic candidates to refrain from accepting invitations to pie suppers or box suppers. The practice has drained funds and pressured candidates, with Curry county showing extreme cases of extortion by auctioneers.
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Rickie Forbes
Clovis
East Side
Curry County
Colmar Cut Off Abandonment Reported by Clayton Resident
FRANK TERRELL of Clayton confirms circulating tale that the Colmar Cut Off will be abandoned. The road segment aimed to shorten Santa Fe freight to the coast ran from Boise City Oklahoma to Clayton and continued toward Denver.
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Frank Terrell
Clayton
Colmar
Boise City
Okla
Denver
Trains May Abandon Desert Rail Line to Colmar
The Santa Fe seeks I C C approval to abandon the 95.35 mile line from Mt. Dora west to Colmar. World War I completed much of it but local traffic was too light to pay for upkeep. The line’s end hints at vanished boomer dreams as Old Man Desert readies to claim the land.
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Mt. Dora
Colmar
Santa Fe
Old Man Desert
Registration totals and voter interest in Curry County
B G George of Texico discussed Curry County registration at 9792 names with 7992 democrats 1120 republicans and 680 independents. He doubts more than 50 percent will vote in the primary due to low political interest and focus on war, a sentiment echoed in several East Side counties.
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B. G. George
Texico
Curry County
East Side
Mr. George
Sugar canning demand climbs in Quay county
E. E. Rivers says 2001 people have filed for canning sugar in Quay county, requesting 53266 pounds. He notes only a few more applications are likely, restrained by stringent requirements that limit submissions.
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E. E. Rivers
Quay County
College Golf Tournament Opens National Intercollegiate
SOUTH BEND INDIANA June 22 A field of 141 top college golfers teed off at Chain O Lakes golf course for the 45th annual national intercollegiate tournament. Teams seek entry into match play while aiming to dethrone Stanford and defend Notre Dame as the likely title contenders.
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South Bend
Incl
Chain O'Lakes
Lionel Melendez Named for Army Pilot Training
A letter to Roswell parents confirms Lionel Melendez has been specially selected for Army Air Forces pilot training. The memo praises his probable wings and notes the high standards and mental and physical aptitude required for pilots. The message closes with congratulations from Major General H R Harmon.
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Lionel Melendez
Army Air Forces
Ed Melendez
Roswell
Melendez
Aviation Cadet
Classification Board
H. R. Harmon
U. S. Army
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