Lovington Leader Subscription Rates and Publication Details
The Lovington Leader published by Lea County Publishing Co serves Lea County with editor Agnes Kastner. It operates as a three times weekly paper since 1909 and lists subscription rates for Lea County and outside, including annual, semiannual and quarterly plans.
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LEA County Publishing CO
Agnes Kastner
Land Office
Lea County
Lee County
PT Agas
Eneneeeenen Nee Meee
Lovington
Senator Eager Proposes One-Child Out-of-Wedlock Law
Artesia Daily Press critiques Henry Eager of Quay for a bill making it a felony for a woman to bear more than one child out of wedlock. The column warns of intent challenges, twins on a first offense, tracking babies, and calls for public hearings before action.
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Henry Eager
Quay
Senator Eager
Artesia Daily Press
Haircut Prices Rise in Hobbs Hood County
The Little Argus notes Hobbs barbers now charge 1.25 for regular cuts and 1.50 for flat-tops, with burrs at 1.25, citing sand wear from Lea County winds. The article blends local gossip, sports anecdotes, and jokes reflecting Hobbs life.
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Hobbs
Castle
Argus
Lea County
Carlsbad
John Patillo Rites Monday In Hobbs Church
John Patillo a 52 year old Hobbs resident died Friday at Lea County Hospital after months as a patient He had lived in Hobbs three years Services will be held Monday at 2 pm at Ebenezer Baptist Church with burial in the Colored Cemetery Griffin Service in charge
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John Patillo
Hobbs
Lea County Hospital
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Griffin
Man Jailed On Concealed Weapon Charge
A man named Hammond was jailed Thursday night on a charge of carrying a concealed deadly weapon. Police reported a loaded .45 caliber pistol was found on his person after a complaint by the G. and C. Case that he was making trouble.
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G. and C
Hammond
Safety Patrol Members Are A Credit to The Community
The school Safety Patrol, composed of upper elementary and high school youths, helps classmates cross streets safely. officers wear white belts and badges, with Junior High members using white helmets. Patrols supervise Jefferson Avenue and Llano Street crossings with police support, and a study will assess service at the new high school. Safety patrols reduce accidents and foster leadership and citizenship.
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American Automobile Association
Jefferson Avenue
Llano
First Street
Liano
Lions To Meet Eunice in Return Ball Game
The Lovington Lions host the Eunice Lions Friday August 19 at 8 p m in Loving ton park for a charity benefit. Ernest McNutt will not pitch this game with Jim Littlejohn or Hank Hazen likely starting. Bernard Love and Connie Wade serve as water boys.
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Eunice Lions
Ball Park
Lovington
Eunice
Lovington Lions
Liano
Ernest McNutt
Chief Heckler
Jim Littlejohn
Hank Hazen
Carl Crutchfield
Bernard Love
Connie Wade
Choate Sentenced to 60 Days for Disorderly Conduct
William T. Choate was sentenced by Judge John R. Green to 60 days in jail after being found guilty of drunkenness resisting arrest and abusive language. Officers Bill White and Chief Joe Price filed the complaint.
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Wiliam T. Choate
John R. Green
Bill White
Joe Price
Shower Honors MSS Cooper at Mallamar Club Shower
Miss Mollie Nell Cooper was honored at a Tuesday wedding shower at the Mallamar Club House. Guests and hostesses shared sandwiches and sweets as a white damask setting framed a bride and groom centerpiece on a mirror. The event included numerous local attendees and out of town guests, with gifts arriving by mail and a white bedspread as a prize gift amid a humorous dish rag pants offering from the Edwards parrot.
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Mollie Nell Cooper
Mallamar Club
Miss Cooper
Nell Taylor
Peggy Vowell
Armede Patterson
Iris _Vowell
Frances Northam
Selma Pleasant
Bette Taylor
Todd Edwards
Dock Holemann
Mmes
Mary Vowell
Doris Dozier
Eula Howell
Julia Pannell
Emily Kirkland
Lovington
Hobbs
Nell Mason
Charlica Taylor
Clara Fowler
Mattie White
Durham
Okla
Mary Jane Ward
Honor Miss Lee Crow With Kitchen Shower
Miss Lee Ann Crow, bride elect of Grady Ri Jr., was honored Wednesday night with a kitchen shower by the Methodist Church Choir after practice at the church. Miss Marietta Thompson and Miss Linda Lister served punch and cookies to Ima Gene Johnson, Patricia Crow, Mrs. Carlos Foster, Mrs. J. S. Anderson, Mrs. Bill Rawlins, and the honoree.
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Lee Ann Crow
Grady Ri Jr
Methodist Church
Marietta Thompson
Linda Lister
Ima Gene Johnson
Patricia Crow
Carlos Foster
J. S. Andersonn
Bill Rawlins
Mrs Lillie Chamberlain Recovers From Blood Poisoning
Mrs. Lillie Chamberlain is recovering from a blood infection and has regained the ability to be up and around again.
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Lillie Chamberlain
Henry Record Announces Cowboy Reunion in Lovington
Henry Record of Monument launches the Open Range Cowboys Association gathering set for September 3 in Lovington New Mexico. He invites all old timers to attend the reunion at the fair building with barbecue music and singing, noting strong city and regional support.
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Henry Record
Monument
Lovington
Lovington High School names 1955 56 Student Council officers
The Lovington High School Student Council for 1955 56 will be led by Eddie Mack Robinson as president and Jeanette Shirey as vice president with LaJean Fort as head cheer leader. Officers were elected in April by the student body. The council has seven teen members including three from each class and automatic inclusion of each class president.
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Lovington High School
Eddie Mack Robinson
Jeanette Shirey
LaJean Fort
Junior High Student Council Officers Named
Officers elected to head the Jr. High Student Council for the coming year are Morris Pruit president Garnet Villers vice president and Manuel Bus- ...
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Jr. High
Morris Pruit
Garnet Villers
Manuel Bus
60 Days in Jail for Guilty Hot Check Charge
Charles Lee Gordon pleaded guilty to issuing a hot check and was sentenced to 60 days in jail with restitution for the check.
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Charles Lee Gordon
Go to Oklahoma for Week Visit by Thomas Couple
Mr and Mrs Bob Thomas departed Lovington for a week long journey through Oklahoma to visit relatives and friends. They planned to tour communities and reconnect with extended family during the trip.
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Oklahoma
Bob Thomas
Lovington
Vacation Notice for District Clerk Beauchamp
District clerk Wm Beauchamp is on vacation with travel to points in Arkansas. No further details provided on dates or official duties during absence.
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Wm. Beauchamp
Points
Arkansas
Mr and Mrs Roger Smith Vacationing in Magnolia Arkansas
Mr and Mrs Roger Smith are reported to be on vacation in Magnolia Arkansas with no further details © newspaper note
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Roger ‘Smith
Magnolia, Ark
Walton Ventures Plans Unspecified Visit to Laubbeck
Bob Walton traveled to Laubbeck on business Friday, seeking undisclosed objectives and meetings. No further details on purpose or outcomes were provided.
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Bob Walton
Laubbeck
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