FBI probes civil rights claim in Lea County beating case
FBI agents investigated alleged beating of Berry Epperson a prisoner tied to a Hobbs jewelry heist. The inquiry spans Lovington and Hobbs with sheriff and police officials confirming talks but denying or withholding details. A federal grand jury is reported to consider the case in September.
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Lovington and
Hobbs
Lea County
Leon
Federal
Lovington
Charlie Trimble
Ivan Read
Epperson
Shain
H. W. Gillett
Homer Willips
Hobbs Force
Read
Chief Read
Jake Fort
Fort
Horace Burl Owens
Owens
Sheriff's Department
Grand Jury
Hobbs _ police
Lovington Court Fines And City Franchises Reported
A town court list records multiple fines for offenses including drunkenness speeding and disturbing behavior with fines ranging from 2 to 25 dollars. A separate mayoral note reports the Lea County Electric Co operative granted a 25 year electricity franchise for Lovington after a special town board session.
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Lovington
Lea County Electric Co-operative
State patrol to tie up Ferguson Truck Co for NM license breach
Patrolman Otis Haley said he would impound several trucks from J. L. Ferguson Truck Co of Texas for failing to purchase New Mexico licenses. Despite a 12 day notice, only two of twelve trucks were licensed. Ferguson owner J. L. Ferguson was out of town, delaying action.
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Otis Haley
J. L. Ferguson Truck Co
Texas
New Mexico
Haley
Ferguson
J. L. Ferguson
Polly Smith Improves at Plainview Clinic from Polio
Polly Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Guy Smith of Tatum is reported doing as well as expected while receiving polio treatment at Plainview Clinic.
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Little Polly Smith
Plainview
Polly Is
Mrs
Guy Smith
Tatum
Woodward Parishioners Attend Henrietta Funeral
Homer Woodward, nephew of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Woodward of Lovington, was accidentally electrocuted in Henrietta, Oklahoma last Thursday. Funeral services were held on August 10 in Henrietta, with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Woodward and family attending.
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Homer Woodward
W. L. Woodward
Lovington
Henrietta
Oklahoma
Joe Woodward
Okla
Mrs Siversand Shifts E and B Jewelry to New Lovington Store
Betty Siversand and husband Elmer operate E and B Jewelry across from the post office. They plan a September move to Reed ing on Main Street, opening around the 15th. She handles buying and sales while he repairs watches, a service that keeps customers booked weeks ahead.
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Betty Siversand
Reeding
Main Street
Siversand
Hustad
Elmer
Editorial calls Stop This Nonsense on Mrs Lowe case
The District Attorney's office faces criticism over releasing Mrs James Lowe after the Sunday August 3 robbery at Paul's Bar on the Denver City Highway. Sheriff Trimble and others say she acted as lookout for her husband with a juvenile confessor confirming the roles. The editor argues guilt should be determined by judge and jury, not the DA, noting past similar conduct by Lea County officials.
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James Lowe
Paul
Denver City
Charlie Trimble
Sheriff’s Office
Leader
Max Edwards
Trimble
Robinson
Lea County
Lions Hear Danglade Describe Democratic Confab
Jack Danglade, next state senator from Lea County, spoke to the Lions Club about the Democratic National Convention. He served on the Platform Committee, one of two New Mexico delegates, and reported the delegation backed Adlai Stevenson with a mid line Democratic stance. Bill Brown attended as a guest.
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Danglade
Jack Danglade
Lions Club
Lea County
Lovington
Hobbs
Santa Fe
Richard Russell
Adlai Stevenson
Truman
Democratic Party
Mr. Stevenson
Justice Court Doles Out Jail Time In Local Case Load
Judge John W. Green remanded James Edgar Lowe to county jail for failing to post 2000 bond on breaking and entering charges. Bobby Fontaine Robert Harper and Jimmy Herring each received 30 days for drunkenness second offense. Herring noted to have drunk again after dismissal. Clyde Nichols forfeited 1500 bond for drunkenness. Oren Wilks Jr paid 100 for a traffic violation. William C. Tinney was allowed to leave the state after pleading guilty to chronic drunkenness, paying costs, and a 30 day sentence suspended on departure.
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John W. Green
James Edgar Lowe
Robert Harper
Jimmy Herring
Judge Green
Herring
Clyde Nichols
Oren Wilks, Jr
William C. Tinney
Leader Struggles With Printer Shortage in Town
The Leader reports a severe lack of printers and operators delaying production. A new Portales operator quit after causing disruption, two contracted workers failed to show, one drifted to Abilene, Texas, and two Brooklyn visitors with high demands could not stay. Ads will continue to seek staff to lift the shortage.
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Portales
Lloyd Skinner
Abilene
Texas
Lovington
Brooklyn
Mexican Farm Workers Injured in 1949 Dodge Wreck
A 1949 Dodge carrying seven Mexican farm workers overturned on a highway near McDonald after a rear tire blown out. The driver was severely injured and sent to Lea County Hospital. others had minor injuries. Authorities said immigration officers will handle return to Mexico.
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McDonald
Lea County
Trimble
Mexico
Newton Chambers to Manage His Mother's Ranch
Newton Chambers resigns from Lea County State Bank in Hobbs to assist his mother Mrs L H Chambers with ranch management near here. He lives on Green Acres in Hobbs with three children and has served at the bank for several years. The change follows his father’s death in July.
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Newton Chambers
Lea County State Bank
Hobbs
L. H. Chambers
Here
Green Acres
Bank
Pesky Parking Meters Set for Installation Soon
Workmen install poles for new parking meters expected to begin operation this week. The city prepares the streets for coin fives and time limits, signaling a change in parking enforcement.
Catherine Green to Teach in Brownfield Schools
Miss Catherine Green, daughter of Mr and Mrs John W Green, has accepted a teaching position in Brownfield Texas. She has recently returned home from ..
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Catherine Green
Brownfield
John W. Green
Texas
Miss Green
Clint Cole’s Punkin Troubles In Alley Vines Grow
A local note reports Clint Cole struggling with overgrown pumpkin vines spilling into an alley near the gas company. Vines threaten pedestrians and, by Friday, a pumpkin turned orange after a child picked it and dropped it.
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Clint Cole
Clint
M and M Construction to Build New Lift Station
The M and M Construction Co of Hobbs won a $12,800 contract to build a lift station for the town water works at the Friday board meeting. A second station may be added near the high school if the addition proceeds. W. H. Killam is owner and manager of the firm.
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M&m Construction
M & M Construction Co
Hobbs
Board of Trustees
W. H. Killam
Franchise Proposal Sets Town Revenue Target
R B Moore REA manager stated the new franchise would pay 2 percent of gross sales within corporate limits with a $1.50 minimum. He noted savings for commercial users and promised a detailed rate structure soon.
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R. B. Moore
REA
Moore
Lions Win Protested Second Softball Matchup in 15th Inning
The Lovington Lions defeated IMMC of Carlsbad 5 to 4 in 15 innings with box scores delayed to Friday's Leader. In a separate game Buckeye beat Shell Oil Eunice 2 to 1 after an umpire reversal at first base, protested and set for a rematch Monday at 6 30. The District Tournament continues this week as large crowds attend.
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Lovington Lions
IMMC
Carlsbad
Buckeye
Shell Oil
Eunice
Harry Satterfield
Final Rites Held Sunday For W. M. Gardner
W M Gardner 86, Lea County old timer, died August 6 1952 at daughter’s home of heart attack. Funeral held Sunday at 2 30 pm in Lovington. Survivors include two daughters and three sons plus numerous in laws and grandchildren.
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W. M. Gardner
Lea County
Fletcher Green
Quemada
New Mexico
Lovington
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