Dismissal of Torch Case After Conflicting Testimony
Assistant District Attorney Joe Walton dismissed charges against Ottis Carlton Waggoner and Hardy Houston Phillips amid conflicting victim testimony over how Earl Bradgen caught fire. Walton said insufficient evidence and high defense uncertainty justify the state’s decision to avoid trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Walton
Ottis Carlton Waggoner
Hardy Houston Phillips
Walton
Waton
Pat Hannagan
Earl Bradgen
Bradgen
Lovington
Lovington Girl Scouts Plan May 4 Finance Drive
Lovington Girl Scouts announce a May 4 finance drive with a $1500 budget for the coming year. The group numbers 144 scouts and 50 adult workers with many on a waiting list. The budget covers service to leaders, board and committee work, camping, administration and public relations across ten divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington
Smiths Welcome Daughter Suzanne Margaret
Dr and Mrs Wayne Smith announce the birth of their daughter Suzanne Margaret on April 21 at Lea County Hospital. The infant weighed 5 pounds 12 ounces. A son named Stanley is nearly two years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Smith
Suzanne Margaret
Wayne Smith
Susanne Margaret
Lea County Hospital
Mrs. Martin Secures Liquor License in Santa Fe
Mrs. Buelah Martin of Hobbs won a liquor license from District Judge David Carmody in Santa Fe on Tuesday. She was represented by George Schubert of Hobbs and Bob Ward of Lovington. the license was previously operated as the Ramona Club. The Ramona license had lapsed over three years, with Cecil Thompson still owning the Bank Bar in Hobbs. Tom Montoya had not renewed Martin's application and later issued a license to Thompson, a decision not affecting Thompson's license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buelah Martin
Hobbs
David Carmody
Santa Fe
Martin
George Schubert
Bob Ward
Lovington
Ramona Club
Gayery
Cecil Thompson
Ramona
Bank Bar
Tom Montoya
Mrs. Martin
Thompson
Hodges Sporting Goods Store to Open Saturday
Hodge Sporting Goods to open at 305 West Avenue D Lovington on Saturday morning April 25 owner J P Pres Hodge and wife will run the shop supplying Wolverine and Duracraft boats Evinrude motors and fishing hunting gear A grand opening drawing at 8 p m offers two prizes a picnic kit and an 8 cup electric percolator registration is free without purchase.
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Hodge Sporting Goods
J. P. “Pres” Hodge
Lovington
West Avenue D
Artesia Highway
Lovington Lions Nominate Officers for May 1 Election
The Lovington Lions nominated officers at Friday noon for a May 1 election. Bernard Love seeks president unopposed, with J C Abbott and John Shearman as vice presidents. Nominations may come from the floor, district meeting plans include Las Crv es May 10 11 12 and Bernard Love may run for District Governor in 1954.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington Lions
Bernard Love
J. C. Abbott
John Shearman
Carl Crutchfield
Wayne Jones
Arnold Heidt
Jody Weist
Drayton Wasson
Dick Shelton
Frank Coffman
Tailwister
Lion Tames
Ernest McNutt
David Moore
Andy Swarthout
J. E. Bell
Gordon McMeen
the Lion's
Las Crves
Lovington
Wayne Clements
Vernon Clardy
W. G. Jordon
Ethel Yadon
Shearman
Markley
Charlie Campbell
Tatum
Edith Clardy
Harvey Markley
Lillie Campbell
J. P. Beverly
D. A. Hudgins
May Day Program Planned at Lovington School
Lovington will host a May Day celebration in the school gym at 2 PM on May 4. Queen Sherry Mitchell King Eddie Bynum crown bearer Johnny Acosta and flower girls Barbara Caudill Gloria Espinson lead a long lineup of participants including junior heralds and a sovereigns’ court totaling about 550 primary students across grades one to three performing dances, songs, and a Danish folk dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington
Linge
Thurees Ades
Sherry Mitchell
Eddie Bynum
Johnny Acosta
Barbara Caudill
Gloria Espinson
Ray Smith
Gary George
Betty Davidson
Dukes
Kent Hayes
Morris James
Michael Lucas
Michael Runnels
Barry Crutchfield
Eddie Gaines
Freddie Whiteside
Bill Boyd
Hershel Browning
Johnny Blackwood
Clifford Cone
Arnold King
Donald Jaydon
Elton Showery
James Pinkerton
Daniel, McNabb
Albert Hobbs
Jimmy Carter
State Land Office Sells Acreage For Power Plant
The State Land Office intends to sell 160 acres in Lea County west of Hobbs where Southwestern Public Service Co plans a multi million dollar electric generating plant. The land is appraised at 30 dollars per acre and the company has a business lease on the site. Applications for 26 water wells were filed with the state Engineer. 12 may be granted if sections are identified. The plant is projected to cost 7 to 21 million and construction could start after land rights and wet permits are secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Land Office
Lea County
Southwestern Public Service Co
Hobbs
Bliss
Carpenter's Union
Bailey Brothers Circus to Tour Lovington Next Week
The Bailey Brothers Circus, contracted by Lovington’s Junior Chamber of Commerce, will perform April 29 with two shows at 3 30 PM and 8 00 PM. The act features high aerial displays from 65 to 100 feet, presented under the stars rather than a tent, claiming two displays unseen this season.
Knife and Fork Club Elects Paul S Johnston President
The Lea County Knife and Fork Club elected Paul S. Johnston as president succeeding Bernie Vincinit of Roswell. Walter Linam Hobbs City Commissioner was chosen vice president, Arthur R. Kelly re elected secretary treasurer, with meeting attendees including Ralph Clark and Mrs Jennie Clinton Hix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul S. Johnston
Lea County Knift and Fork Club
Bernie Vincinit
Roswell
Lovington
Walter Linam
Hobbs
Linam
Arthur R. Kelly
Ralph Clark
Jennie Clinton Hix
F. L. Heidel
M. T. Turner
Jury Funds for Clovis Doctor Blameless in Damage Suit
The jury ruled Dr. John B. Conway blameless in a malpractice suit filed by State Rep. Theo Rozell of Curry County. Rozell claimed a 11 by 14 inch surgical pack was left in his abdomen after August operations, seeking damages totaling 120 953.58 before reducing the amount to 25 790.07. Judge Waldo Rogers praised the jury for its verdict.
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John B. Conway
Theo Rozell
Curry County
Clovis
Conway
Rozell
Clovig
Dist
Waldo Rogers
Albuquerque
Teresa Suzanne Turpin Birth in Lovington Texas
Mr and Mrs Kent Turpin announce the birth of their second child Teresa Suzanne born April 17 in Lubbock Texas. Teresa Suzanne has an older brother Kenny aged three. The Turpins moved to Lovington from Lubbock where Mr Turpin owns Lovington Heating and Air Conditioning Co. They reside at 115 South Third.
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Kent Turpin
Teresa Suzanne
Lubbock
Texas
Kenny
Turpins
Lovington
Mr. Turpin
South Third
Suits Filed in District Court Against Heirs and Others
Quiet title suit brought by Southern Union Gas Co. against unknown heirs of Jesse M. Lay. Also in district court M. V. Blumen thritt vs Ray L. Scott and Alice Jones vs V. A. Hopkins with appeal on a $55 suit.
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Southern Union Gas Co
Jesse M. Lay
Blumenthritt
Ray L. Scott
Alice Jones
V. A. Hopkins
Concession Stand For Lease at Lions Softball Park
The concession stand at Lions Softball Park will be leased for the coming season. Interested parties should contact Jacques Dailey at Sacra Bros. Co. before Wednesday April 29. Bids accepted until the 29th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lion's Softball Park
Jacques Dailey
Sacra Bros. Co
Lovington to Consider City Form of Government
Lovington eyes election next April to switch from town to city status. Officials note growing payrolls, utility costs, and expanded services including police, water, garbage, cemetery, park, and library operations. A series of articles will examine Lovington’s municipal finances and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington
Joe Smith
Lillie Campbell
Lea County Raises Hooch Licenses to $1000
Lea County Commission increased liquor license fees from $600 to $1000 for licenses outside incorporated areas. The move follows a 1952 attempt that was rescinded under district attorney orders. Hobbs Country Club and the Airport bar in Hobbs are exempt.
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Lea County Comissioné
S 89d
Lyuch
District Attorney’s Office
Lea County
Hobbs Country Club
Airport
Hobbs
Republicans Gift Eisenhower Nixon Portraits to Lovington Schools
The Republican party of Lea County presented Lovington High School with a large framed picture of President Dwight Eisenhower and Vice President Richard Nixon. The portraits are to be hung in the high school library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Eisenhower
Pres. Nixon
Lovington
Republican Party
Lea County
Mrs Ashmore Expected Home Soon After Hospital Stay
Mrs. Dennis Ashmore, a deputy in the County Clerk's office, may return to her Lovington home over the weekend if her condition continues to improve. She has been treated at a Lubbock hospital for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Ashmore
Lovington
Ashmore
Lubbock Hospital
Lea County Tracts Lead April 10 State Lease Sale Results
The April 10 state lease sale brought $832,247.17 with 55 tracts advertised. 39 sealed bids and 16 oral auctions, of which 7 tracts received no bids. Lea, Chaves, and Roosevelt counties are represented among the winning bids and high per acre payments. Humble Oil led sealed bids at 80 710.40 for tract 32 in Lea county.
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Lea County
Chaves County
Roosevelt
Sinclair Oil & Gas Co
J. E. Simmons
Lovington
A. C. Holder
Eddy County
Lion Oil of
Midland
Lee County
Humble Oil and Refining Co
Local Attorney Named Officer in War Association
Heidel of Lovington was named vice president of the Lea War Association, reflecting a leadership change in the regional veterans group and signaling ongoing civic involvement by local legal professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocal Attorney
Officer In War Association
Heidel of
Lovington
Lea
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Ted Wildman
Fern Davis
Portales
Esteen Terry
Bill Swinney
Melrose
John Lathrop
Elida
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Veterans Hospital
Ft. Baird
Jerry Cooper
New Mexico A&m College
Las Cruces
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Lovington National Bank
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Ema Noel Jackson
Circus
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Klea
Lester Alston
T. M. Vaughn
Merle Kindel
Reese Wilkerson
John W. Green
George S. Cowan
Bill Scott
Mary Sacse
John T. McCall
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Water Department
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Pete Hooper
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Greg Scott
Hooper
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N. P. Parks
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