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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1950
Page
3
The Lovington Leader lists Agnes Kastner as head with Thad E Wiley assistant publisher and notes establishment in 1909. It is the official publication of the U S Land Office and is distributed twice weekly in Lea County. Subscription rates vary by duration and location.
Dr. Claude M. Fuess headmaster emeritus of Phillips Academy In Andover argues the 1745 Louisburg victory by 4000 New England colonists was a world wide amphibious operation with lasting impact. He says it fostered unit ed strength in New England and bred irritation toward the British crown, fueling later revolutionary sentiment.
A Waltham firm will pay Boston $108,000 over three years for garbage collected in the Dorchester district under a new contract. Previously the city allowed such collections free of charge.
Louisville businessman Dan Goldsmith touts HADACOL’s benefits for energy and sleep in a testimonial while a district court in Lea County New Mexico sets January 1 1951 as the filing deadline for creditors claims against Thelma s Dress Shop with public adjournment of demands.
Alvin L. Collins, 21, failed to appear for a Fort Hayes pre induction exam. Deputies later reported he had been taken to the penitentiary that day to begin a term for grand larceny.
Plaintiff Willie Mae Allsip seeks an absolute divorce and child custody from Samuel D Allsip. Unless you appear by January 19 1951, default judgment will be entered. York Schubert attorneys Box 185 Hobbs New Mexico represent plaintiff.
Lea County Gospel Singers met at the Church of God Mission on Sunday November 26 for their regular singing. Song leaders included Darrell Tanner Kinney Hall R E Hilburn Rev L S Vowell and other members. Special selections featured McDonald Quartet Lea County Four Jane Hall and multiple ensembles. Next Sunday the group meets at Assembly of God. on December 10 at First Presbyterian.
J. T. Holmes state director of safety education visited Lovington Schools on November 22. He heads the state safety division and presented safety films to high and junior high students. Accompanying him were members of the State Safety Council.
Lovington Vocational Agricultural department members prepared a venison dinner for over 125 plates in the cafeteria. Pies potatoes and vegetables were cooked and served after three hours of work with no speeches.
Lovington school cafeteria employees met November 27 in the superintendent’s office to discuss cafeteria operations. Attendees included Fay Boggs Lillie Campbell Mrs James Hampton Mrs Harold Hansen Estella Burns Nola Bigham and Mrs Dale Phillips along with three principals Lee Burt Larry Crouse and Roy Lee Jones. The cafeteria served 756 pupils on November 22 and has delivered about 400000 meals since starting in January 1946. The program boasts one of the highest participation rates in New Mexico schools.
ENMU Portales lists the mystery melodrama Seven Keys to Baldpate as the second major production of the year. Associate professor James D. Allison directs with Dorothy Rose as student assistant. cast includes Jess Wallace, Doris Montell, Russell Price, James Turner, Barbara Fisher, Harold McMullen, Lodema Martin, Ronnie Calkins, Frances Carmichael, Jack Hanna, Clarence Parr, Carroll Hunton, Forrest, Ray Jones and others.
In San Diego California Judge Dean Sherry halted a jury trial after construction noise from nearby workers disrupted proceedings. The bailiff was sent to order a stop to jackhammer activity and restore court quiet.
Santa Fe reports a dispute over how New Mexico common school money should be distributed. Five legislative studies planned to precede proposed changes based on need rather than census figures or average state allocations. Educators note proposals to move local maintenance taxes to a state pool met strong opposition.
Tipton Indiana reports Troy Hutto's campaign expenses totaling 25 to 18 dollars for campaign cards and 7 dollars for a tetanus shot and leg dressing after a dog bite incident.
Mrs. Merle Zimmerman in Plymouth Indiana says her puppy Bonnie plays too rough. The dog leaped up and down and bit her lip during a romp with its owner.
Continental Oil prepares to spud No. 1 W. P. Thurman deep wildcat in central north Eddy County about 10,000 feet target. Tide Water Association tests No. 3 S State Ellenburger in central-east Lea County with gas and oil shows and varied flow rates. Magnolia plugs No. 1 A State dry hole in northwest of the Knowles-Devonian area. DeKalb and Vincent and Welch No. 1 J D White near Pennsylvanian gas distillate test. Amerada to drillstem test No. 2 Candle in northwest Lea County with gas show and oil recovery. Magnolia O'Brien well near Lightcap Field to be completed as extender.
In Ogden district 18 David W. Evans has voted first in every election since 1904 earning the nickname Mr First. He remains a familiar figure at polling sites as the earliest voter each election day.
US Geological Survey records Salt Lake City water level on November 1 at 4,197.6 feet above sea level an increase of .9 feet from last year. The report notes ongoing rise over the past decade. The passage also comments on the prevalence of the vowel e in English.
District court records in Lovington list numerous judgments including G D Woodside v E Glover for 217.42 and H O Sims v Roe Baker quit title. Divorces granted or filed include Onnie L Chadley v Robert C Chadley and Ralph Leroy Fox v Ellen Ernestine Fox. Several insane petitions were filed with one dismissed and another awaiting commitment to the State Insane Asylum.
The Farmington area buzzes with 24 inch pipe line construction fueling gas wells for El Paso Natural Gas Company. Newcomers flood in from Texas and Hobbs as oil output doubles, yet officials see Farmington as a gas town, not another oil boom. Frank C. Barnes notes San Juan Basin could become a major regional producer if current interest lasts. Project completion eyed for next year with 100 gas wells expected by September in addition to existing wells.
Ten years ago Lovington opened the municipal auditorium in the Irving Wiggins Building. H C Parnell was appointed to the NM EA policies commission. Malcolm S Anderson earned Flying Cadet Sergeant rank with commendation from Lt Merrill H Carlton. Letters to Santa reveal popular wishes from local children. Emma Mae York wed Howard Fillman at First Methodist Church Roswell. Texas Tech students home for holidays include Delton Tatum Overton Heidel and Elizabeth Mitchell.
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