Trio suspects in daytime bar break ins led to multiple arrests
James Edgar Lowe Mavis Earlen Lowe and Thomas Ladell youth face breaking and entering charges after Paul's Bar on the Denver City highway was hit. Lowe confessed to a prior Pat's Bar theft of about $2000 whiskey sourced in Oklahoma. Officers chased the trio through Hobbs Lovington and Snyder Texas with airplanes and fast driving. Lowe waived preliminary hearing and faces Lovington district court. Ladell and Mrs Lowe gave confessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Edgar Lowe
Mavis Earlen Lowe
Thomas Jean Ladell
Lea County
Paul's
Denver City
Lovington
Lowe's
Big Springs
Texas
Miss Ladell
Lowe
Pat's
Tatum Highway
Oklahoma
Paul Young
Hobbs
Heitman
Trimble
Brownfield
Seminole
Max Edwards
D. A
Edwards
Leavenworth
Bonnie Barker
Lovington Lions Hear Plan for Community Hotel and Growth
Lovington Lions Club luncheon guest Jake Hill outlines a goal of a 100 room hotel to meet rising oil, farming and ranching activity. He cites architectural interest and a strong expansion program as essential for Lovington’s future, with committees named for finance, membership, programs, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Hill
Lovington
Lions
Bill Brown
Wesley Rees
Rudy Owen
Ball Park
L. H. Oglesby
Wayne Owens
Bill Badgett
Bill
REA Expansion To Go Forth With $750000 Loan
The REA authorizes a new loan of 759000 dollars fueling rapid expansion. C and W Construction Co finished contracts with Lea County Electric Co op and stays in Lovington to assist in adding lines. Fifth big engine installed and to serve soon per R B Moore superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
REA
C & W Construction Co
Lea County Electric Co-operative
Lovington
R. B. Moore
Leader appoints L. D. Forrester as circulation manager
L. D. Forrester former News Sun circulation chief Hobbs joins the Leader Staff to supervise Lovington Leader house to house delivery. He tours the town attracting subscribers with one south town route nearly ready serving over 100 residents. Forrester brings 30 years in circulation across major papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Forrester
The
News Sun
Hobbs
Leader
Lovington
Forrester
New Scout Leader Succeeds Harris in ENM Scout Council
Detroit's J. E. Sparks will succeed Yourell Harris as area leader of the Eastern New Mexico Scout Council, taking over leadership duties in the council's eastern district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Sparks
Detroit
Yourell Harris
Eastern
Mitchell Claims CIO Victory Over Columbian Company Trial
F H Mitchell international representative of the Oil Workers International Union accuses Columbian Company in a National Labor Relations Board trial of coercion intimidation and illegal discharge. He cites a 1000 settlement to Delbert Self and a 60 day posting pledge as terms that could have avoided strike talks in 1952.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Mitchell
Oil Works International Union
CIO
National Labor Relations Board
Columbian Company
Howard Meyers
San Francisco
Carter Company
Mitchel
Mitchell
Delbert Self
Self
Columbian
Roures
Coer
Cion
Recognition Board
Above
The
National Relations Board
Delbert
International Union of Operating Engineers
AFL
Lea County Junior Wool Show Holds Inaugural Lovington Event
The Lea County Junior Wool Show was held Thursday at the Fair Grounds marking Lovington's first junior wool show with 31 fleeces across six classes. Phillip Frier of Tatum won the championship with a Debouillett fleece. reserve champion was another Debouillett shown by Bille Doyce Medlin, also of Tatum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Hill
Lovington Chamber of Commerce
Phillip Frier
Tatum
Royce Medlin
Lea County
Lovington
The
Fair Association
Bille Doyce Medlin
Yale Caudill
Lynn Medlin
S. M. Davis
Jimmy Bolton
Veterinary supply exhibit draws and shows by major firms
The Show Held Building hosted veterinary supply exhibits by City Drug Mortens and Franklin’s service. Campbell's Supply, Dow Chemical, Du Pont and Shell Oil displayed weed killers and stock sprays. Soil conservation service presented grasses and a poisonous grass plan by Lea District range conservationist Sherill H. Fuchs. Trophies and ribbons were awarded by Lovington Chamber of Commerce and presented by Jake Hill. He predicted a larger exhibitor turnout next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Drug
Mortens
Franklins Service
Campbell's Supply
Dow Chemical Co
du Pont Chemical Co
Shell Oil Co
Soil Conservation Service
Sherill H. Fuchs
Lea
Lovington
Old Timers Reunion Promises Big Lovington Cowboys Event
Henry Record invites Lovington New Mexico residents to Old Open Range Cowboys Reunion on September 6 with Ernest Byers Bill Anderson Jim Beverley and others on the program. Notables Charley Coombs Bob Beverley Texan connections and New Mexico Stockman editor Henning plan to attend. Entreats all eligible locals and attending guests to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington
Ernest Byers
Bill Anderson
Jim Beverley
Stamford
Texas Cowboys
Bob Beverley
Johnson City
Texas
Charley Coombs
New Mexico Stockman
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Henning
Man Found Dead by Hanging in Hobbs Hotel
Harvey L. Britton a Dallas shoe salesman was found hanged in a closet at the Broadway Hotel in Hobbs. He had stayed three weeks in Hobbs and checked out at the Hobbs hotel thursday then checked in at the Broadway friday night. He was last seen between 8 and 9 Saturday evening. The body lay undiscovered until Sunday night when Mrs. C V Darst found it while changing bed linen. He was 51 and in ill health with funeral plans pending arrival of his sisters from Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey L. Britton
Dallas
Broadway
Hobbs
Tex
Hobbs Hotel
C. V. Darst
Green Chapel
Texas
Frazier Drops Bid and Supports Grantham for NM Governor
Lake Frazier abandons his campaign for the Democratic nomination for governor of New Mexico and announces support for Everett Grantham of Albuquerque. Grantham, a former U S attorney, led the May 6 primary and faces incumbent Gov. Ed Mechem in November. Frazier previously challenged Grantham in court and sought the Democratic nomination twice before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Frazier
New Mexico
Everett Grantham
Albuquerque
Grantham
U. S
Ed Mechem
Mechem
Mrs Gussie Groves Grows Big Peaches in Lea County
Mrs Gussie Groves boasts two new grandsons and displays large peaches grown at her Loving home. The Leader samples praise the fruit with Ben Graham and Drew calling them the finest. one peach measured 9 inches around. Additional peaches go to Head farm for sliced peaches and ice cream at Sunday dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gussie Groves
Lovington
Horace Owens Rejoins Sheriff’s Office in Hobbs
Former Sheriff Horace Burl Owens returns as deputy in Hobbs after 16 years in the sheriff’s system. He recently sought the Democratic nomination for land commissioner last June and has since tended his farm south of Hobbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Burl Owens
Hobbs
Owens
No August Court In Lovington
Lovington district court will be closed in August as both district judges take vacation. Judge C Roy Anderson may appear for one day if feasible, and attorneys will be notified to attend for default judgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington
C. Roy Anderson
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Fred Heitman
Thomas
Snyder
Willie McKeeham
Pat's Bar
Okahoma
McKeeham
Sheriffs Office
Agnes Kastner Head
Hessler
Arnold Heidt
Wally McCall
Ernest McNutt
Wayne Jones
Art
Mhoon
Finis Heidel
Wix Price
Elmer Winte
Bernard Love
Tom Cammack
Harold Bridgforth
But
Ler Sumner
Andy Swarthout
Bob Ward
Lions Information
Carl Crutchfield
J. E. Dall
Joe Witerpoon
Fays
Cil
Jack Underwood
Harvey Markley
Light
Bill Hessler
Archie Nowell
Don Woodward
United Nations
Civic Improvment
Chad Wiley
John Shearman
Albert Fairweather
Drayton Wasson
Bernard
Jack Dailey
Gordon McMeen
Dick McLaughlin
J. C. Abbott
Joe Witherspoon
Charlie Campbell
Gil Haugen
Butler Sumner
David Moore
Jim Whittenberg
J. E. Bell
F. W. Hall
Die Wiest
J. C. Whittenberg
Proud Junior Wool Growers
Columbian Carbon
New Fair
Bobbe Dean
Buddy Phil Smith
Sammie Ann Richardson
McDonald
Sammie
Durella Holman
Maljamar
A. C. Taylor
Dwilla Taylor
Yvanette Green
Billy Royce Medlin
Lynnn Medlin
Campbell's Farm and Ranch Supply
Paymaster
Ray C. Ayres
Henry Record
Cowboy
United Press
Frazier
John Miles
Miles
Mrs. Gussie Groves
Horace Owens
Lincoln
U.S
Ore Treat
Japan
Lovington Credit Bureau
Mary Payne
Clarellen Green
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