Lovington Names Yearwood to Head Local Civil Defense
Clifford Yearwood cashier of The Lea County State Bank at Lovington was named to head the local civilian defense committee by the Lovington Town Council at their regular meeting Tuesday night. The council transacted routine business including the resignation of former chief of police Hill J D Graham of Hobbs was hired to audit the city books for the past year and the water department was discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Yearwood
Lea County State Bank
Lovington
Hill
J. D. Graham
Hobbs
Lovington Street Names Adopted By Lion's Club
Town records show Lovington previously adopted street names from the Lion's Club. The council asked for time to review possible double names and to certify the streets. The Lion's Club plans markers and house numbering once certified. Bids will be sought for a garbage disposal truck as service remains mandatory.
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Lovington
Lion’s Club
Bob Ward
The
Hobbs Plumber Sued For Rent And Merchandise
District Clerk docket from Lovington shows J S Pennington, Hobbs plumber, sued for 560 dollars in rents and costs with a writ of attachment sought. West Texas Plumbery Corp. files for 4183.93 plus costs for unpaid merchandise. Divorce suit filed by Joe Brice from Nadine Brice. they married June 4 1949 and separated May 1950. no children or property. Probate requested for Kirk Rollyson estate. Gibbons Inc. seeks compensation for injuries from work on Continental Lease. Teague vs Teague quiet title. Teague attorney Atwood and Malone of Roswell.
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Colonial Homes
Lovington
J. S. Pennington
Hobbs
Southern Heights
Bord
West Texas Plomsanagy Corp
Pennington
Joe Brice
Nadine Brice
Kirk Rollyson
Jal
D. Henderson
J. P
Bum” Gibbons, Inc
Auto Dealers Map Future
Detroit AP reports that Korean War pressures push U S auto dealers to rethink sales. Dealers vow goodwill and fair deals, avoiding wartime shortages seen after World War II. Ford Division asks dealers for responsible handling, some stopping new orders to avert deposit disappointments.
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Detroit
Fred Haller
National Automobile Dealers Association
Ford
Ford Division
Sud
Potatoes and Onions Harvest Underway at Local Shed
In addition to cantaloupes, potatoes and onions are being e graded and shipped from a packing shed of the local depot. The work occurs on the opposite side of the shed and is entirely separate from the cantaloupe packing area.
Final Rites Planned for R L Brunson in Eunice Today
Roland Leroy Brunson 72 of Eunice died August 8 after a long illness. A Lea County oil pioneer and former school board member, he will be laid to rest at 2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church with Rev. Cal Houn and others officiating. he leaves a widow and a young daughter.
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Roland Leroy Brunson
Eunice
Mr. Brunson
Lea County
Brunson
First Baptist Church
Calhoun
N. A. Frost
Doyle Gib
New Elevator Nears Completion at Lovington Storage Co
The Lovington Storage Company's grain elevator northeast of town nears completion this week as the steel framework is done and six storage bins have been constructed at the site.
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Lovington Storage Company
Services For J W Black In Lovington
Jesse Warren Black died at his daughter’s home in Colorado Springs Colorado on August 1 his remains were brought to Lovington for burial in Lovington Cemetery A service at Smith Yarbro Chapel 2 PM with Garnie Atkinson Church of Christ minister officiating Survivors include three sons and three daughters Mrs Carson Weist Hobbs Posy Black Roswell Miles Black Carlsbad Mrs Lewis Merritt Carlsbad Mrs Nutt and Berry Black Pallbearers are Jerry Cook Wander Wilks Jean Lewis Randy Ballard Eli Jones and D H Joplin He was active in the Church of Christ until health prevented further participation
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Jesse Warren Black
Berry Black
Lovington
Arthur Nutt
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Smith Yarbro Chapel
Garnie Atkinson
Church of Christ
Carson Weist
Hobbs
Posy Black
Roswell
Miles Black
1950 PMA Sets Upland Cotton Loan Rates and Terms
The Production and Marketing Administration announced 1950 loan rates for Middling 1 16 inch cotton at 29.45 cents per pound gross weight with 3 percent interest and loans available through April 30 1951. Location differentials range from 28.68 to 30.23 cents.
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Carolinas
Arizona
California
Tennessee
Virginia
North Carolinia
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Commodity Credit Corporation
PMA
School Enrollment Period for 1950-51 Announced
Supt H C Pannell says enrollment for the 1950 51 school year will occur the week of August 21 25. Students should enroll at the specified time and place to help balance classes and set schedules. Beginning first graders must bring birth certificates and proof of smallpox vaccination and diphtheria immunization.
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Supt
H. C. Pannell
Lovington School Enrollment Schedule and Immunization Rules
Enrollment for Lovington schools begins August 21 with eighth graders, then first and fifth graders on August 22 and ninth graders, followed by second and sixth graders on August 23. Students must show smallpox vaccination evidence and under eight must have diphtheria protection. First graders must be six by January 1, 1951.```
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Lovington
Lawyers Try To Heal Rift Between D A Reese And Judge Harris
Lea County lawyers work to reconcile youthful district attorney Randolph Reese and District Judge George Harris after Reese resented a ruling. Reese drafted disqualification papers to be filed in Lea County criminal cases, but assistant Mack Easley said he would not file them until speaking with Reese. Local attorneys declined to discuss on the record, hoping for an understanding and urging the incident be dropped.
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Lea County
Randolph Reese
George Harris
Reese
Harris
Mack Easley
Easley
Lea County Attorney’s
Lea County Sends Eleven To El Paso Post
Lea County sent eleven men to El Paso for physicals Monday morning. Of 39 called, all were delinquent but 23. A Curry County man joined but will be counted in Curry. Transfers of registrations are not allowed, though movers may take exams elsewhere. Among the group some didn't show, are already in service, are physically handicapped, requested transfers, or are married and moved from 1-A. Only three were unaccounted for beyond the delinquents.
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Lea County
el Paso
Curry County
Lea
Connell
Judgment In Card Case Pending In Lovington
C Card husband of the deceased Ollibel Dickerson Card returned from Miami Beach Florida to present his final accounting of the estate. Mrs Jerry Clayton sister of Mrs Card and substitute administratrix filed objections sustained in some. Trial examined what was community property versus separate. Card and Mrs Card wed shortly before her death in an automobile accident. Judgment to be entered later. appeal appears likely.
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C. Card
Ollibel Dickerson Card
Lovington
Miami Beach
Florida
Card
Jerry Clayton
Prisoners' July Feed Bill Reported Short in New Mexico
Sheriff Horace Burl Owens listed July feed costs at 31 142.50 with office expenses of 11.50. The bill was paid at a daily rate of 1.00, contrary to New Mexico statutes.
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Horace Burl Owens
New Mexico
Freezing Weather Cuts Fruit Yields in Farmington Area
In San Juan Valley New Mexico growers face a slim harvest with apples about 10 percent of normal and far fewer peaches and cherries. Early January February warm spells boosted buds, but April frosts and April hailstorms damaged crops, creating one of the worst fruit years in 40 years.
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Farmington
New Mexico
San Juan Valley
Austin Albert
Aztec
Man Wished Jail Stay. Portland Trio Follows Orders
John Rask was arrested on a drunkenness charge in Portland Oregon but released when the patrol wagon failed. He insisted on being jailed and, given a jail booking slip, walked to the jail and rang the elevator. Police watched in disbelief as he complied.
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Portland
Oregon
John Rask
Rask
State canvassing board complaint sent to Lea County clerk
Secretary of State Alicia Romero has forwarded a complaint from Mack Easley of Hobbs regarding the June primary canvassing board report and its omission of the 31st legislative district. Romero cites that certification of the nominee lies with Lea County Clerk Barbara Lee Owens, not the state agency.
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Santa FE
New Mexico
Alicia Romero
Lea
Mack Easley
Hobbs
31St
Old Age Pensions Payments Jump in New Mexico
In Santa Fe up state payments of old age pensions in April rose to 359000 dollars versus 82000 eight years earlier. The state taxpayers association notes the number of recipients nearly doubled in that period.
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Santa FE (Up
State Taxpayers Association
Santa Fe
Sheriff and Deputies Mileage Total for July Report
Voucher in the County Clerk's office shows the sheriff's department traveled 14 668 miles in July at 9 cents per mile totaling 1 320. 12. Individual expenses: Sheriff Horace Burl Owens 139.23, C. O. Trimble 227.61, Deputy Bruce McCallum 207.00, Alex Trimble 196.20, James Robinson 187.02, Ernest Gilman 190.44, Turner 172.62.
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Sheriff’s Department
Horace Burl Owens
C. O. Trimble
Hobbs
Bruce McCallum
Alex Trimble
Eunice
James Robinson
Lovington
Ernest Gilman
Tatum
Turner
Jal
Seminole Woman Killed In Hobbs Car Wreck
Mrs. Earl Smith of Seminole Texas died Tuesday night in a collision near Hobbs. Her husband rode with her in the car involved. Horace D Edwards of Logansport Louisiana faces manslaughter charges with arraignment set in Judge Tom Finns Justice Court in New Hobbs August 15. Edwards is represented by Ted Johnson. Survivors include sisters Mrs Effie Aldridge and Mrs Nellie Jones of Hobbs.
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Earl Smith
Seminole
Texas
Hobbs
All-Out Communist Offensive Fails at Naktong River
American and South Korean forces repelled waves of Communist attacks along the Naktong River. U N troops claim a breakthrough as Marines advance toward Chungju and link with the 35th Regiment along the south coast.
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Naktong
South Korea
United Nations
Chungju
Gi’s
35Th
United Press
Jack James
Chinju
William Kean
25Th Division
South Coast
Kean
Naktong Line
Taegu
MacArthur
First Cavalry
24Th
Hobbs Jaycees Elect Temporary Leaders at First Meeting
Max E. Edwards was named temporary chairman of the Hobbs Junior Chamber of Commerce at its inaugural gathering in the Harden Hotel. Jack Turner became temporary secretary. committees on Constitution and By-Laws, Publicity, and Membership were formed with local and out‑of‑town attendees, about 20 Hobbs residents present. The next meeting is set for Monday at 7:30 p.m. to elect permanent officers.
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Max E. Edwards
Hobbs Junior Chamber of Commerce
Harden Hotel
Harden
Jack Turner
Roy Anderson
Jay Vaughn
Doug Reeves
Tom Mason
Guy Harrison
Pete Orr
C. H. Gibbs
James Woodward
Pete Davis
M. C. Hightower
Dick Atterbury
Hobbsons
Roswell
Artesia
Albuquerque
Santa Fe
Tommy Childers
Aden Gossett
Tom Calloway
Dick Smith
Carlsbad Extension Committee
Paul A. Smyers
Harry Nelson
Roy Veatch
New Docket Book Acquired by Lea County Clerk
The Lea County District Clerk's office has received a new docket book at a cost of 59.76 dollars.
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Lea County
Frank Hardin Opens New Station in Lovington
Frank and Mrs. Hardin inaugurate Frank's Corner Service on Artesia Highway Lovington. They arrive from Tatum where they ran Rainbow Service Station and bring two daughters Romaine and Loraine. The new venture promises full service and a motto We have your oil with every brand stocked.
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Frank Hardin
Lovington
Artesia Highway
Frank
Hardins
Tatum
Rainbow
Portales
Roswell
Hardin
Treba Simon
Romaine
Loraine
Lovington Native Sgt Fleetwood Visits Family After Guam Time
Sgt Randall Fleetwood son of Mrs Maud Fleetwood visited Lovington with his grandmother Mrs Mary Hooper and Judge Mildred Hooper Long and other relatives after returning from 18 months with the air corps on Guam He was en route to a new base at Great Falls Montana
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Randall Fleetwood
Maud Fleetwood
Lovington
Mary Hooper
Mildred Hooper Long
Air Corps
Guam
Great Falls
Montana
Lea County Democrats to Elect Chairman in Loving Meeting
The Lea County Democratic Committee will meet in Loving ton in the District Courtroom Saturday at 11 A.M. to elect a chairman to serve for the next two years.
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Lea County Democratic Committee
Lovington
Licenses Issued for Wedlock Across Texas in Early August
On August 7 8 and 9 couples from Cuero Abilene San Angelo Lamesa Hobbs Seminole Odessa Fort Worth Monahans Wichita Falls and other places secured marriage licenses as the county clerk opened for business. Names include Murial Shinlevr D L Monk Betty Ruth May Wynell Miller and others with ages and hometowns listed.
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Murial Shinlevr
D. L. Monk
Cuero
Texas
Betty Ruth May
Charles Frederick
Weet
Abilene
Wynell Miller
Big Springs
Lawrence B. Wilkerson
San Angelo
Robbie Clark
Charles Lewis
Seagraves
Wanda Lois Hesler
Lamesa
B. J. Proctor
O’donnell
Carol Reed Taylor
Paul R. Spanzy
Hobbs
Mary Burt
Jerry W. Windham
Wichita Falls
Mozel Cope
T. A. Bailey
Seminole
Susan Davis
West Port
Conn
Clifton E. Holland
Odessa
Gwendolyn Louise Holland
T. D. Smith
Nettie Parker
Ralph Adams
Jessie Allen
Robert Ward
Monahans
Eula M. Moore
Leo M. Waller
Ft. Worth
Clerk's Office Fees Hit $1,712.10 in July
Lea County Clerk's office reported filing fees of 1712.10 for July. Deputy clerk Migs Eva Tatum released the figures.
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Lea County
Migs Eva Tatum
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Auto Dealers Map
R. L. Brunson
J.W. Black
Mr. Black
CCC
Stud
Ing
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D.A
el Paso Post
Secretary of State
Mrs. Owens
Hobbs Jaycees
Action Man
Pohang
Fleetwood
Cupid
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