Seek Bond Election To Finance Lovington Hospital
Petition circulation begins for an $800,000 general obligation bond issue to establish a 40 bed hospital in Lovington as a branch of Lea General Hospital. About 200 owners must sign before the county commissioners can call a special summer election.
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Board of County Commissioners
Lovington
Lea General Hospital
Lea County Medical Society
Hobbs
Lovington National Bank
Winford Carlisle
Wildcat Gas and Distillate Find in Lea County New Mexico
A Texas Co. Well No. 11 J R Phillips on Monument south of Monument during 6 20 37e test surfaced gas at 9 440 to 9 527 feet with 2 500 000 cu ft daily and distillate in 10 minutes flowing three barrels in 42 minutes. Drilling continues on a 9 900 foot contract. Cabot Carbon Co reports State 1 G location east of the Queensland extension in the Pearl field with potential 115 barrels oil daily plus 1 percent BSDW through Queensland perforations at 4 733 to 4 747 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKee
Eamont
Monument
Lea County
N. M
Texas Co
J. R. Philips
Cabot Carbon Co
Midland
Queensand
Pearl
x-Con Charged With Murder Of 16 Year Old
Springfield Illinois a former convict facing murder and rape charges in the death of 16 year old Mary Jane Hanselman a high school sophomore and waitress. Joseph Nastasio alias Tony Noletti 27 was arrested after her body was found April 27 bound hand and throat with stockings and showing sexual assault. Investigators said he denied the charges and had prior criminal history including assault on a 13 year old and parole violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Joseph Nastasio
Tony Noletti
Mary Jane Hanselman
Nastashc
Mary Jane
Onof
Ana
Paul Terril
Nastasio
Terris
Sarrincefield
Nebraska State Penitentiary
Nasio
Nebraska
Oklahoma Governor Bans Pickle Week in Calendar Reform
New Oklahoma policy under Governor Ray mond Gary removes one more proclaimed week and trims gimmicks as he cites 270 proclamations past. City finances show General Fund income of 18 428.41 with expenses 24 891.42 in April, plus detailed tallies for taxes licenses fines and permits. Utility Fund receipts reach 19 210.81 with expenses 20 217.15.
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New York
Oklahoma
Chicago
Raymond Gary
General Fund
Utility Fund
Orioles Happy Harshman Deal Wasn't Nullified
New York report says southpaw Harshman kept by Orioles after it was revealed he had a ruptured disc. Commissioner Frick allowed the six player swap with Chicago to stand. Harshman cites a 1.25 ERA and wins over White Sox Tigers Red Sox Senators as he pitched through the pain.
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New York
Ack
Harshman
Baltimore Irioles
Oriole
Chicago White Sox
Lefty
Lord Frick
Senators
Chicago
Richards
Orioles
Frick
Paul
Sox
Baccalaureate and Graduation Plans For Lovington Seniors
Lovington High School prepares Baccalaureate services in the incomplete yet usable Parnell Auditorium. Dr Samuel Phillips of First Baptist Church will deliver the message. Class ceremonies begin at 8 p.m. with Mrs Wilson Knapp giving the opening remarks. Graduation exercises and auditorium dedication are slated for May 20 and May 2 respectively, with plans to be announced by Superintendent A C Pannell.
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Lovington High School
Samuel Phillips
Parnell
Wilson Knapp
Knapp
Tor Wiley
Tf New Mexico Education Association
A. C. Pannell
Lovington Scho
Pannell Auditorium
Camff
H. C. Pannell
Open House At Armory Marks Armed Forces Day
Lovington’s National Guard unit Battery A 697 Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battery hosts an open house at the armory to honor Armed Forces Day proclaimed by President Eisenhower. The public is invited Saturday afternoon to view weapons and equipment as the unit displays readiness noted by the Inspector General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
U. S
Lovingtons
National Guard
Lovington
Inspector General’s
Gospel Singers Meet in Hobbs Tonight
Lea County gospel group meets in Hobbs Friday at 7 30 PM at the Free Will Baptist Church two blocks south of St Helena School with invitation to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lea County Gospel Singers
Hobbs
Free Will Baptist Church
St. Helenas School
De Gaulle Says Ready to Take Over France
Gen. Charles de Gaulle declares he is ready to assume leadership of the republic as France faces a deepening crisis and civil tension. In Algiers a military junta pressures for his return, while Pflimlin’s government struggles with mounting difficulties.
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Joseph W. Grigg
Paris
Charles de Gaulle
France
Fourth Republic
de Gaulle
Pierre Pflimlin
Algiers
No More Pants in His Family
Albert Oxley 56 sought a divorce from Daisy Oxley 46 after a judge ruled the couple’s marriage was bedevilled by trousers. Judge Constantine Gallop cited cruelty linked to Mrs Oxley’s habit of wearing trousers since she became an ambulance driver and refused to return to skirts.
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London
Albert Oxley
Constantine Gallop
Daisy
Oxley
Oliver Twist
Recreation Fund Receives Nothing in Lovington April
The Lovington Recreation Fund drew a blank in April as state cigarette tax revenue arrived late. Salaries totaled 750, utilities 45.74, repairs 37.25, telephone 10.25, and miscellaneous 35.00, totaling 878.24.
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Lovington
City Library April Report
The City Library added 58 new books in April including 26 purchased and 29 as gifts. Readers totaled 1594 with 612 adults and 662 juniors, and 320 used the reference room.
Lovington Water Department Pumps 33 Million Gallons in April
Lovington reported 33,396,000 gallons of water pumped during April. The monthly total reflects steady distribution across the town's supply system and indicates ongoing demand for municipal water services.
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Water Department
Lovington
Lovington Police Department April Revenue and Activity
Revenue for April totaled 3187.18 with breakdowns from parking meters traffic citations and arrests. The department logged 9861 miles with 1328 motorists warned 30 arrests 745 public service calls 291 parking meter tickets 71 driver exams and 19 family disturbance calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington
James Robinson
Health Dept. Holds All-Day Session Here
Local and State health officials met at the Health Center for an all day session to review recent sanitation surveys across New Mexico. No concrete plans were adopted as officials study results to shape Lea County health work for the coming year.
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Health Department
Carl Crutchfield
Lea County
L. C. Curyea
Charles Caldwell
Environmental Sanitation Services of
New Mexico
Milton Johnson
Glaude Tabor
Sanitarians
James Burt
Carls Crutchfield
Sanitarian
Nancy Cummings
Beryl Kaigler
Ethelda Byons
Abby Crowley
Lea County Health Department
New City Water Well Commissioned in Apaula Heights
A new City water well in the Apaula Heights Addition operated for three hours daily over ten days to improve clearing and integration into the water system.
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Apaula
Apaula Heights
Awards Assembly honors Lovington High School seniors
More than 100 awards were presented at Lovington High School’s Awards Assembly. Football players led with 26 winners, while 15 letter certificates and jackets were also distributed. Mortar Board honored top academics, and other groups recognized outstanding work in chorus, band, FFA, and FHA projects.
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Lovington High School
Joyce Lowery
Rebecca Coney
Five Fined in City Court
H H Caldwell of Lovington admitted guilt in city court after a collision on Central Avenue and Main, paying a $5 fine for following too closely. Ben Johnson was found guilty of reckless driving and license violation with a $50 fine. Andrew Jackson paid $10 for speeding, Ray Morrow forfeited a $25 bond for drunkenness. JP court handled two speeding cases, Clarence Baxter and J J Jolly each paying $10 and costs.
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H. H. Caldwell
Lovington
Central Avenue
Main
Caldwell
Main Street
Ben Johnson
Andrew Jackson
Ray Morrow
JP Court
Clarence Baxter
J. J. Jolly
Geophysicists Meet In Roswell
J W Cochran from Joplin Missouri will present Developments in Seismic Explosives to the New Mexico Geophysical Society at their May meeting in Roswell A film Giants of Little Valley shows Utah blast of over two million pounds The dinner event at the Holiday Inn starts 630 pm May 19 Reservations via P O Box 314 Roswell or R V Smith Shell Oil Guests invited.
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J. W. Cochran
Joplin
Missouri
Atlas Powder Company
New Mexico Geophysical Society
Little Valley
Utah
Holiday Inn
Roswell
Society
P. O. Box
R. V. Smith
Shell Oil Company
April Dog Catcher Records High Kill Rate
The city poundman captured 33 dogs in April and killed 27 of them, with six dogs held. Police officials say the figures highlight the need for improved animal control and impound procedures.
New Ordinance Lets City Lien Rental Properties
City officials announce a new ordinance linking water and sewer debt to property owners. Owners of rental property may face liens if tenants default, with bond holders able to foreclose if unpaid bills persist. City Clerk Osborn Fisher notes current funds and reserves are adequate, but warns enforcement could occur if finances falter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osborn Fisher
Fisher
Tucumcari's Morris Named Democratic Candidate for State Seat
Tom Morris of Tucumcari won the Democratic nomination at a Roswell convention after 14% hours of closed sessions and an eighth ballot. Lovington leaders praised the choice, predicting strength in November and Morris said he will begin a statewide hand campaign soon to meet voters.
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Tucumcari
Tom Morris
John J. Dempsey
Morris
Roswell
Lovington
F. L. Heidel
Lea County
Robert Ward
Heidel
Tom Brown
Senate
Visitor Dies While Guest of Grandson
Samuel Bush Waters 87 of Arlington Texas died after an attack at Lea General Hospital Hobbs while en route to visit his sister in Carlsbad New Mexico. He visited his grandson W A Medlin Jr at 208 Green Acres Drive Hobbs. Funeral 10 a m Saturday Griffin Chapel Hobbs with Rev William B Wenrich, burial Prairie Haven with Masonic rites. Survivors include two daughters a brother and two sisters.
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Samuel Bush Waters
Arlington
Texas
Lea General Hospital
Hobbs
Carlsbad
N. M
W. A. Medlin Jr
Prairie Haven
W. A. Medlin Sr
E. V. Medlin
Hatfield
Ark
George Waters
Chandler
Mary Garbey
Archer City
Aliie Branum
Newcastle
Waters
Garbey
Branum
Metho dist Youth Elect Officers at First Church
The Senior High Youth of the First Methodist church elected officers led by President Marshall Williamson and Vice President Carlton Villers. Other posts include Iris Kissinger as Secretary Claudine Rucker as Treasurer Bernadine Ab as Publicity Chair MY F Fund Treasurer Susay Benham and several fellowship and outreach leaders. A council meeting followed at Mr and Mrs J Dotsons with both outgoing and new officers present. Refreshments were served after.
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First Methodist Church
Marshall Williamson
Carlton Villers
Iris Kissinger
Claudine Rucker
Bernadine
J. ©. Dotson
Rev Paul Tripp Appointed to Oklahoma Conference
Rev and Mrs Paul H Tripp have been appointed to the Oklahoma Methodist Conference meeting in late June. The Tripps will take a vacation before reporting to their new pastorate.
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Paul Tripp
Paul H. Tripp
Oklahoma Methodist Conference
Tripps
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Doc Quigg
Armory
City Library
Health Dept
Mortar Board
University of New Mexico
Tyree Minton
Ann Gann
Rayburn Corbitt
Daughters of the American Revolution
Carole Walters
Future Farmers of America
Herb Dority
Johnny Fulton
Lacy Mae Moore
Sandra Neagle
Homemakers of America
Larry Crouse
Jerry
Foto
Tucumcarian
R. High
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