West Texas Chamber of Commerce Opens 22nd Annual Convention
The West Texas Chamber of Commerce convenes in Big Spring Texas for a three day gathering focusing on business, American Youth and patriotic topics. Governor Lee O Daniel and Rupert F Asplund will speak while a large parade features 1000 Boy Scouts 4 H Club members bands and 40 girl sponsors. Production tips include the push for a New Mexico Chamber of Commerce.
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West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Big Spring
Texas
Lee O’daniel
Rupert F. Asplund
New Mexico Taxpayers’ Association
WTCC
O’daniel
Leathers
Clarendon
John J. Pr
New Mexico
Commissioners vote system questioned by Sedillo ruling
A recent ruling by Attorney General Filo Sedillo holds county commissioners must be designated by district and receive the most votes within that district while also being voted on by the entire county. The decision implies the county at large could elect a district representative even if voters in that district favored others, prompting calls for legislative change.
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Filo Sedillo
Mr. Sedillo
Caesar Sebastian
Probate notices and public sale in Chaves County May 1940
Run dates May 2 9 16 23 in the Chaves County Probate Court notice list: Grace T Bear estate requesting probate of a will with May 27 hearing. O D Phillips estate administratrix appointed with six month claims period. Hope Water Users Association chartered in Santa Fe. final account hearing for Donald Wheeler Hamilton estate set for June 25. attorney details and court seal.
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Carbonic Chemicals Co
Harding County
Chaves County
State OF New Mexico
Grace T. Bear
Frances B. Wolfe
Harvey R. Bear
Emmett Patton
New Mexico
A. D
Probate Court of
D. P. Greiner
Jo Schrimshher
Probate Court
O. D. Phillips
Ethel Phillips
Donald Wheeler Hamilton
Pinal Meri
Donald Wheeler Hamilton, Jr
Ellen Gertrude Hamilton
Harriet Conger Hamilton
Hervey, Dow, Hill & Hinkle
Roswell
Probate
Titan Tower Romance On a Roof Top Lift
Linda Walsh, a nurse from a distant hometown, meets Dr. Bill Blaine during a stairwell crisis on Titan Tower. A dramatic elevator accident leads to an amputation and a tense bond as the skyline city and its towering building become a stage for fate and love.
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Linda
Bill Blaine
Linda Walsh
Mike Morton
Titan Tower
Dr. Blaine
Kelly
University Hospital
Debunking Malpais Lava Flow Dates
Dr. Alfred Crofts of Eastern New Mexico College Portales discredits the idea that the Malpais lava flow near Carrizozo erupted in 1680 or 1711. He argues the claim contradicts geological understanding and outlines his reasoning based on field evidence and dating methods.
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Alfred Crofts
Eastern New Mexico College
Portales
Malpais
Carrizozo
Crofts
Voters Defeat Tucson Parkometer Measure
The Tucson vote rejected a proposal to install parkometers, reflecting a public resistance to paying for city services. The writer argues such charges are unlikely to pass anytime voters are faced with costs, though the issue aims to curb parking nuisance.
Clovis Eyes Cure for North Main Street Dips
City officials in Clovis plan to remove odd pavement dips on North Main Street. methods are not yet decided though drivers report frequent jarring and bumpy rides. Residents hope a smooth solution emerges after surveys and council discussion.
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Clovis
North Main Street
Donald Duck Pupils Relax Yet Hunger Remains
A lighthearted note urges readers to enjoy meals where cooking is an art and eating is a pleasure, hinting at a local dining spot promoting good food for the laid back holiday mood.
Poppy Day Sale Set for May 25
The annual Poppy Day sale is planned for May 25. A possible future event is hinted depending on the course of World War II in Europe.
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Europe
France
Sedan
Hitler
Albuquerque Weather Says Most Watersheds Below Normal
The weather bureau's April report shows all New Mexico watersheds received below normal precipitation except the Gila in the southwest. Statewide average rainfall was .66 inch, .20 inch below the 49 year average.
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Albuquerque
Weather Bureau
New Mexico
Gila
Roswell Drug Co Ad via Advy
Roswell Drug Co and other good drug stores are advertised in a concise local notice urging customers to purchase medicines and health products from trusted outlets. The message highlights reliability and widespread availability through multiple retailers.
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Roswell Drug Co
Good Drug Stores
Advy
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