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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1951
Page
8
The Lovington event scheduled to start next week is canceled after organizer Dave Erwin of the Lion's Club said teams failed to sign up, leaving no participants to run the tournament.
Magnolia Production softballers won the best two of three final playoff series to clinch the 1951 season final. Monday night Magnolia beat McAlester 8 to 7 with Walling homering and Dyar also homering for McAlester. McLaughlin earned a triple for McAlester. Magnolia followed with a 16 to 12 victory on Tuesday night.
The Lea County Selective Board seeks information on draft delinquents Horace Tolbert Pickins Harold Gene Woolsey Jalor Eunice Robert Lee Duncan Paul H. Wilson Everett Owen Wood Harmon Ellis Walker Bennie Boyce Shanks Gen Del Goldsmith. Contact the Selective Service office in Lovington with any information.
Mrs Bill Wright was discharged from Lea County Hospital last Sunday and is reported steadily improving at her Lovington home.
United Press reports New Mexico death toll rises to 203 with Louis Valencia of Farmington among latest fatalities. Valencia died after injuries from a Sunday wreck, passing away last night at Farmington Hospital. A separate note from Duncan, Oklahoma mentions City Manager John Milliken’s odd payment for a farm magazine article.
In West Springfield Massachusetts a farmer bought the 1927 police wagon at auction for 126.30 dollars to haul his pigs. The vehicle formerly carried drunks and other prisoners then sat idle before the sale.
Mr and Mrs M C Sweatt and Mr and Mrs Clyde Leverett of Hobbs attended the Knox County reunion held in Lubbock last Sunday.
A Senate committee backed a bill to end penny post cards and raise rates. First class mail would be 4c for the first ounce and 3c thereafter, post cards 2c, with overall revenue gains about 350 million dollars. A fourth class parcel and catalogs section would add 63 million, while newspapers and magazines would rise about 30 percent over three years. Rural newspaper delivery remains free. A House bill favors keeping letter and post card rates but boosts second class by 60 percent over three years.
The record shows numerous licenses issued August 11 to 15 across Texas towns including Hobbs Lovington Snyder Abilene Odessa and Amarillo. Names include Maxine Bilbrey John Hensley Joy Evans Billy Jack Johnson Delia Cantu Jean Marie Smith Sara Lee Stephenson Charles Thomas Vary La Nelle Edwards John Fred Stilzell Betty Cochran Ray Chaplin and others with ages ranging from 17 to 48.
Members of the Methodist group met August 13 at 2 p m in Mrs H C Pannell s home with Mrs P H Gamble leading. The session included Psalm reading and Wonderful Words of Life singing. Mrs Pannell spoke on attitudes toward old age and elderly, while Mrs Lee Burk discussed women s church duties. Mrs Ray Johnson presided at the business meeting. Frosted lime and cookies were served. Attending besides the program were Mrs C E Alexander Mrs J D Sillman Mrs Ray Johnson Mrs Walter Burns Mrs Jack Burns and Mrs Abbott.
The BPW executive meeting on Tuesday night August 14, in the Sea Insurance Agency office, led by president Mrs. Bea Hessler. Plans covered the finance committee for next year and continuing the Blanket Club, which starts September first. Also discussed were the monthly program and National BPW Week from September 23 to 29. Attendees included Mrs. Sophia Kinman, Mrs. Edythe Clardy, Miss Evelyn Bevans, Mrs. Idella Keen, Mrs. Floy Tatum, Miss Mamie Love, Mrs. Kate Garrett, Mrs. Melba Womack, and Mrs. Bea Hessler.
Lovington Municipal School Board met at Lovington High School on Tuesday night August 4 at 7 30 PM. Supt H C Pannel outlined plans for the coming year and classroom management pending the new building. The board approved bus driver contracts and several teachers signed their contracts.
Mr and Mrs Jewel Hastings of Anthony Texas visited this week in the home of Mr and Mrs Don Covington.
Birth notices list several couples welcomed with sons: Roger Dale for Jimmie Thomas and wife Eunice. Charles Donald for Charles Goodwin Hobbs. Charles Dwain for E Daniels Oil Center. Ronald Carl for Frd I Stoughton Jal. Valerie Maurine for H R Kline Hobbs. Gary Stephen for Billie Ball Monument. David Claire for Hugh Brown Green Acres. Also notes on family visits and local outings in Hobbs and nearby towns.
Howard Kitchen a 25 foot tree worker fell after glancing at a passing blonde. He told hospital staff his gaze and balance failed causing a fall and a broken ankle. Ice cream social at Ochis Frier home caused food poisoning, with several hospitalized. O L Burns had major surgery in Temple and was reported improving. Sheriff? Not present.
Members of the Rebekahs met at the IOOF Hall Monday August 13 at 730 pm with Ravenelle Tatum as Noble Grand in charge. A regular business session was held and a party was planned for the next meeting on August 20 at the hall. Nineteen members attended.
Yarbro's Department Store outlines tentative plans for a Style Show later this month. Boss Creamer heads the event and hopes to stage it before school starts if possible. A definite announcement will appear in Tuesday's Leader.
Seven new members joined New Hope Church as Rev Clifford Hampton preached in Tatum. W M S group hosted by Mrs E E James with program participants including Midmes Mack Tolliver J C James Webster P D Fullingim and H J Cobern. Refreshments served for 13 attendees. Church pastor's home moved near site. a new building planned on old site. Various regional visits reported including Kinney Hall Las Cruces and Lubbock business trips. polio case noted for a relative and local hospital stays.
Lea County officials report no liquor license issued for a Pitchfork store near Hobbs as residents protest the transfer. The dispute involves county commissioners, the Liquor Control Board, and attorney Robert Ward who represented Pitchfork residents against the transfer to Jack Hitson.
Yellowed records show Louis Fetter, Detroit motorist and pioneer, fined $25 in 1911 for speeding after police said he drove faster than a horse could gallop in Mt. Clemens Michigan.
Mr and Mrs Cotton Markham and daughter Carol Sue of Jayton Texas were weekend guests of his mother Mrs J C Markham. Mr and Mrs Paul Madison of Colorado are visiting friends and relatives in Tatum.
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