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Newspaper

Lovington Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1950

Page

8

Mineral Rights and Lands for Sale in New Mexico and Texas

Announcements solicit buyers for mineral rights and land in Lea County New Mexico and Andrews Ector Pecos Crane Ward Winkler Yoakum Cochran and Blockley Counties Texas. Advertises selling royalty interests based on legal descriptions acreage and price with notices of related seed and ranch listings in Lovington Magdalena and Tatum areas.

Lea County New Mex Andrews Ector Zines Pecos Crane, Ward Winkler Yoakum Cochran Blockley Counties Texas

For Rent Apartments at Air Base City

Rents lowered on August 1 for efficiencies and 1 and 2 bedroom units with private baths living rooms kitchens large storage closets and paved streets. Efficiency and 1 bedroom utilities $10.00. 1 bed $27.50. 2 bed $32.50 plus $10.00 utilities. Contact Air Base City phone 9520 box 426.

AIR Base City

It’s Your Money political ad targets Miethem-Larrazol

A political advertisement alleges misused funds by the Dinerocrats citing dead heads payoffs insurance deals and purchasing violations. It urges voters to back Miethem-Larrazol and frames the race as a direct test of fiscal integrity.

Dinerocrats

Athletes Foot Germ How To Kill It In One Hour

Ad copy claims a fast cure for athlete's foot with undiluted alcohol contact. It promotes T-4-L as a high concentration preparation and offers a 40 cent back guarantee from any druggist. Now available at City Brag Co.

City Brag Co

Youths Attend Chicken Fry in Maljam ar Home

The Mallamar Young People enjoyed a chicken fry at the home of Mr and Mrs Elmo Young last week. Attendees included Carol Wayne Virginia and Bill Panse Ethel Wooted De Wayne Mason Kenneth Kelley Molly and Jerry Cooper Terrel and Hubert Hart widge and Reok Ashcroft.

Mallamar Elmo Young Carol Wayne Virginia Bill Panse Ethel Wooted de Wayne Mason Kenneth Kelley Molly Jerry Cooper Terrel Hubert Hartwidge Reok Ashcroft

Notice of Hearing Final Accounting Virgil N Six Estate

In Lea County New Mexico the probate court will hear objections to the final accounting of executrix Della Six for the Virgil N Six estate at 10:00 A M on September 15 1950 in Lovington. The hearing will determine heirship and distribution and discharge the executrix. Heidel Swarthout Lovington NM represent executrix. Published Lovington Leader August 4 11 18 25 1950.

Della Six Virgil N. Six Lovington Lea County New Mexico Heidel & Swarthout

Texas Couples Marry Here in Lovington Courthouse Records

Licenses issued July 29 to Claude Tucker and Johnnie Brown both of Big Springs. J M McDonald 58 to Velma Lee Ash 47 of Big Springs. Burlin Hanson 24 to Doris Keller 19 of Hobbs. Elmore Hill 50 to Marie Alexander 33 of Austin. John McAfee 29 to Mollie Washburn 16 of Post. July 31 Ralph Freeman 19 to Willie Steen 18 of Odessa. B H Jones 43 of Snyder to Mamie Johnson 42 of Fluvanna. Billy Massingill 18 of Big Springs. Dever Applewhite 34 to Evelyn Shuttleworth 27 of Seminole. Nathaniel Warren 38 of Big Springs to Eddie Price 38 of Tyler. Morris Williams 24 to Juillie Mad en 20 of Lubbock. Aug 1 Glenn Powell 21 to Elois McGee 17 of Lubbock. James Evans 30 to Wrenie Brackey 26 of Beck enridge. Edward Rackley 21 to Patricia McGee 18 of Lubbock. W C Byers 22 of Hobbs to Georgia Bryant 18 of Buckeye. Forest Lee Jr 21 of Lamesa to Rub Toon 18 of Segarves. William Cummings 22 of Lovington to Loretta Bonds 18 of Crossroads. Charles Anderson 32 of Hobbs to Eva Battle of La Grange Texas.

Texas Lovington Claude Tucker Johnnie Brown Big Springs J. M. McDonald Velma Lee Ash Burlin Weldon Hanson Doris Irene Keller Hobbs Elmore Hill Marie Alexander Austin John William McAfee Mollie la Wagerine Washburn Post Ralph Freeman Willie Mae Steen Odessa B. H. Jones Snyder Mamie Johnson Fluvana Billy Duane Massingill Dever Lee Applewhite Evelyn Shuttleworth Seminole Nathaniel Warren Eddie Lee Price Tyler Morris Williams Juillie Mac Maden Lubbock Glenn Arlyn Powell Elois McGee James R. Evans Wrenie C. Brackey Beckenridge Edward Rackley Patricia E. McGee W. C. Byers Georgia Helen Bryant Buckeye Forest Lee Jr Lamesa Rubb Toon Sea

Mrs. V. M. South Visits Granddaughter in Portales

Mrs. V. M. South arrives for a week with Mr. and Mrs. Ross Creamer and their children. She is the mother of Mrs. Creamer and resides in Portales.

V. M. South Ross Creamer Mrs. South Creamer Portales

4 H Clubs Lead Rural Life Recreation Program

The national 4 H recreation and rural arts program expands in New Mexico with adult and youth leader training courses funded by U S Rubber Co amounting to about 29000 dollars. In 1948 10200 youths and 6400 adults attended clinics receiving instruction in singing dancing games sports dramatics handicrafts and more while clubs earned merit certificates cash awards and trips to Chicago 4 H Club Congress for national champions.

New Mexico U. S. Rubber Co U. S. Rubber Chicago Bobbie Jay Morgan Portales Socorro Torrance Roosevelt Curry Dona aAna Cooperative Extension Service

Pentagon Says UN Troops Won't Be Dunked in Korea Sea

Pentagon and General MacArthur officials stress a holding action in Korea. They say slow ground loss buys time and material to strike. avoid stubborn defense, while traders space for an eventual offensive. Newton article notes First Unitarian Society offering worship space to Jewish Temple Shalom until a building is found.

Pentagon MacArthur Korea Newton, Mass First Unitarian Society Shalom

Singing Event Draws Large Highway Crowd

A full day gospel singing at Highway attracted a large audience. Attendees brought meals and a ground lunch was provided. Performers included Ray Dye and Darrell Tanner, with numerous songleaders listed. The event concluded with a note about meeting at the United Pentecostal Church and the singings school closing.

Ray Dye Lewallen Johnson J. E. Dye Darrell Tanner Bates Granddad Derrick Anthony Speigh Perot R. E. Hilburn Campsy Harold Tanner Parson Allen Grisham Wisnoski J.E. Dye Bill Lewis Dad Brian Bean Gospel Singers United Penticostal Church Saging School

Summer Recreation Program Ends Aug 4 at Lovington

The Lovington Schools cap off the Summer Recreation Program on Friday August 4 with a 7 30 p m double header basketball game at the High School Gym. Lovington Alumni face Hobbs Alumni with girls team first and notable players listed. Admission is a donation to support the Youth Center under construction. Over 300 children participated in activities including basketball swimming tumbling and games.

Lovington Larry Crouse Hobbs Bobby Gann Joyce Culp Doris McClish Ann Bargatt Betty McKibben Doanie Smith Ross Black Bob Kant Ncc Pannell Hve

Mrs Castleberry Injured in Fall

Mrs Dick Castleberry recently broke her arm in a fall and is reported improving.

Mrs. Castleberry Dick Castleberry

Nationalists Do Not Represent Reds In U N

At Lake Success, Russian Delegate Jacob Malik ruled that the Chinese Nationalist delegate does not represent China. The ruling opened the Security Council meeting with the question of Chinese Communist representation on the UN agenda, drawing an immediate challenge from Ambassador Warren Austin of the United States.

Jacob Malik United Nations Security Council China Russia Malik Yorth Warren Austin United States

109 Attend Sunday School July 29 at Church of Christ

Garnie Atkisson reports attendance totals for Bible Study 109 Worship 170 and Evening Service 91 on July 30 at the Church of Christ. The new church building nears completion with the roof finished Tuesday.

Church OF Christ Garnie Atkisson

Singing School At United Penticostal Church

The United Penticostal Church hosts a nightly singing school at 7:45 pm that runs through the week and closes Sunday afternoon. No fees are charged. Instructor J. E. Dye is organizing a quartet and planning more special music as a large Lovington crowd attends.

United Penticostal Church J. E. Dye Lovington Highway

Monument Marks Washington’s 1775 Command Site

In Cambridge Massachusetts a monument marks the spot where Gen George Washington assumed command of the Continental Army in 1775. A historic elm once shaded the site stood until 1922 when it was toppled by a windstorm.

Cambridge Mass George Washington

Intermediate and Junior Life Saving Test Progress

About 25 students completed the Intermediate course and 20 are prepared to take the Junior Life Saving Test. This marks steady progress in the program as new competencies are demonstrated and readiness assessed.

Biting Cop Brings Fines and Jail in Albuquerque

Rosendo Peralta of Albuquerque received 35 dollars and 30 days in jail for biting a policeman on the leg and hurling a shoe at another during a drunken arrest. He added 30 days for drunkenness after the incident in the sobering up tank.

Albuquerque Rosendo Perelta Peralta

Box Car Shortages May Ease If Unloaded Promptly

Interstate commerce commission urged wholesalers to unload box cars quickly and return them to service. Albuquerque office sent letters to buyers recommending prompt unloading to alleviate the shortage.

Albuquerque Innerstate Commerce Commission The Commission

Development plan for river basins eyed in two years

Governor Mabry after the Arkansas-Red-White River basins interagency meeting in Oklahoma City says a complete water development plan may reach Congress in two years. He notes strong cooperation and the Army Engineers intend to move quickly, with New Mexico expected to benefit from basin development.

Santa FE T. J.mabry Mabry New Mexico Army

Rea Buys Another Big Engine for Lovington Plant

Lea County Electric Cooperative directors accept the low bid from Fairbanks Morse Co for a 3500 horsepower diesel engine and generator set to add to the existing three units at the Lovington plant. President and secretary ordered to execute the contract. Bids came from Fairbanks Morse 137.00 per KW, Cooper Bessenell 139.00, Nordberg 140.12 per KW.

Lea County Electric Cooperative Board Fairbanks Morse Co Lovington R. B. Moore Fairbanks Morse and Co Cooper Bessenell and Co Nordberg Manufacturing Co

Lea County Calls 39 More Up For Physical Exams

Mrs. Frances Connell of the county selective service office reports a new call for 37 men from the 1A class to report for induction in Lovington. They will undergo physicals in Lovington on August 15 and in El Paso on August 16. Names cannot be released until after pass/fail results and induction.

Frances Connell County Selective Service Office Lovington el Paso Connell

Baptist Church Girls Group Plans Programs After Card Writing

The Intermediate G. A. met Monday afternoon at Mrs. Alden Woodward's home. The group wrote cards to prospective members and organized future meeting plans.

G. A the Baptist Church Alden Woodward

Crow Family Relocates to Lovington. Takes Texaco Station

Mr and Mrs W E Crow and their son have moved from Hobbs to Lovington where Crow now owns the Texaco Station in Lovington.

W. E. Crow and Son Lovington Hobbs Crow Texaco

Mrs Howard Fillman Begins Secretary Duty for Sacra Brothers

New secretary Mrs Howard Fillman started her duties in August for Sacra Brothers Co. at their offices.

Howard Fillman Sacra Brothers Co

Creamers Welcome Baby Daughter Gyn at Lovington General

Mr and Mrs Ross Creamer announce the birth of a baby girl named Gyn born July 31 at Lovington General Hospital. The infant weighed 8 pounds 9 ounces. The couple has two other children Kathy aged 3 and Marcy 22 months. Maternal grandparents are M W South of Portales and paternal grandparents J W Creamer of Dora.

Ross Creamer Lovington General Hospital Gyn Creamers Kathy Marcy M. W. South Portales J. W. Creamer Dora

League Leaders In Lovington Softball Highlights

batting averages show Carter Buckeye at .500 followed by Lanehart Amerada .458 and Kizer Magnolia .444. Erwin Lions and Mangano Humble lead hits with 16. Reese Amerada and others have two home runs. Mangano leads RBIs with 18. Blanton Mallamar tops putouts. Dreamer Lions and Kizer Magnolia cite steals. Phillips Nowell paces assists with 34.

Lovington Carter Buckeye Lanehard Amerada Kizer Magnolia Adams Jake’s Bill Bailey Lindy Forrest Henry Arkie Smith Lions Webber Woodard Hamilton Humble Ross Creamer Trammel Lanehart Erwin Mangano Polk Reese E. V. Byron Lindy’s Mahan Blanton Mall Mallamar Phillips Nowell Powell Creamer Blackman

Return From Oklahoma Couple Vacationing in State

Mr and Mrs Frank Phillips returned this week from a vacation trip that they spent in Oklahoma.

Frank Phillips Oklahoma

Priority Set Up On War Claims

Mrs. Georgia L. Lusk former New Mexico congresswoman and War Claims Commission member announced that former prisoners of war in service or National Guard units will receive priority in collecting their war claims. She said these men should write the commission and have their claims paid before a change of address while visiting Carlsbad.

Georgia L. Lusk New Mexico U. S. War Claims Commission National Guard

Tax collections up over July 1949 totals rise announced

United Press reports July tax collections by the Bureau of Revenue near 4 million dollars, about half a million more than last year. Gasoline tax receipts rise and motor vehicle taxes show the largest percentage gain, rising from 95 to 133 thousand dollars. About 20 million acres of land are irrigated in 17 western states.

Bureau of Revenue Bureau

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