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Newspaper

Lovington Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1950

Page

4

For Sale and Lost Item Notices in Lovington Leader

For sale an International Harvester two row binder described as practically new. Contact Jack Cayton at McDonald, phone 2194. Also apartment for rent by Mrs. John Robberts, phone 3541. Lost A T A Fraternity tie clasp with initials P E R on back. Return to Lovington Leader or Paul Richards at High School. reward offered.

Bill Flemming International Harvester Jack Cayton McDonald John Robberts Lovington Paul Richards

December term jury court opens with multiple felony cases in Hobbs

The December term of jury court convenes December 11 before Judge George T. Harris. Cases include Catherine Ollison charged with assault with a deadly weapon for knife attack on Mary Lou Malone, plus auto theft, reckless driving, murder trials for Jesse Bailey and Robin Roberson, robbery charges against James Kenny and others, grand larceny and embezzlement cases, and a pending contractor license matter. Additional preliminary hearings and a juvenile manslaughter case are listed for trial this term.

George T. Harris Catherine Ollison Hobbs Negress Mary Lou Malone Shirley White Bill Tyler Clarence Smith Enid Jackson Lois King Hobbs Police Department Elmer Andrews Texas Andrews Wayne M. Clark Firestone Hobbs Elva Crank Jesse Bailey Bailey Robert Ward Lovington Anderson Robin Robinson James Kenny Eldon Perdue Bud Abbott Bud's Taxi Robin Roberson Roberson G. T. Hanners Steve S. Weightman Frito el Paso George Frank Bolton Lilliard Hamilton Clyde Wilson Dee Montgomery Monroe McAfee Albert Mitchell Hubert Lee Porter Shoals Lee Shoals Mitchell D. A New Mexico Furniture Co Rice Hotel Melvin C. Neal L. George Schubert Mack Easley Ole Swimming Hole

Weekend Guests Bring Quanah Family to Howell Home

Mr and Mrs Howard Howell hosted Mrs Howell’s parents Mr and Mrs D R Wells and her brother Ray Wells of Quanah Texas for a weekend visit.

Howard Howell Mrs. Howell Mrs D. R. Wells Ray Wells Quanah, Texas

Lindbrith Oil Well Completes Reported Gas and Oil Yield

The Lindbrith Oil Well number one Jagwerson Federal near Lindrith Rio Arriba County yielded gas within 23 minutes after opening and produced 7000 feet of oil in 1 hour 16 minutes. Officials estimate production possibly up to 150000 barrels per day, though in an allocated pool that would be excessive. Delhi-Magnolia owns the well located south of Lindrith, distant from other producers.

Lindrith State Oil Conservation Commission Jagwerson Federal Delhi-Magnolia Rio Arriba

Quail and pheasant seasons set in New Mexico counties

The Quail season opens at noon Saturday except in Lincoln and Torrance. Quail bag limit is eight with a season limit of forty, eight birds allowed in Harding, Quay, Curry, Lea, Roosevelt, Chaves, Eddy and De Baca Counties. Pheasant season ends December 4 with a two bird bag limit. hunting banned in Quay, Lincoln, Lea, Torrance, Curry, Harding and Catron Counties.

New Mexico Lincoln Torrance Harding Quay Curry Lea Roosevelt Chaves Eddy de Baca Cur*ry Catron

Two Seek Stay On Extradition To Texas

Otis McCrary and Herman Francis Whitley, on bond and represented by Donald D. Hallam, file a writ of habeas corpus in district court challenging extradition to Texas for burglary in Glasscock County. Judge Ander son will hear the case December 4.

Otis McCrary Herman Francis Whitley Charles O. Trimble

Wagon Wheel Square Dance Club Hosts November Meet

Wagon Wheel Square Dance Club hosted its November gathering at the Bull Barn on Thursday night November 30. Hosts included Mr and Mrs Virgil Boteler Mr and Mrs Damon Chipp and Mr and Mrs Dan Berry Jr.

Wagon Wheel Square Dance Club Virgil Boteler Damon Chipp Dan Berry, Jr Bull Barn

Rebekah Lodge elects officers for next term at IOOF Hall

Mary Moore is named Noble Grand for the next term at the regular Rebekah Lodge meeting held Monday night at the IOOF Hall. Ravenelle Tatum is Vice Noble Grand, Elsie Woods Secretary, Ruby Smith Recording Secretary, Virgie Scoggin Treasurer, Katie Alston Parliamentarian, and Leon Lyles Trustee for three years. Installation will occur later. December 11 marks the annual Christmas party with a tree and gift exchange. Thirty five attended.

Rebekah Lodge IOOF Noble Ravenelle Tatum Elsie Woods Ruby Smith Virgie Scoggin Katie Alston Leon Lyles

Visitors from Spearman Guests at Jones Home

Mr. and Mrs. Roy N. Jones of Spearman hosted Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lee Jones for a weekend visit. Mrs. Jim Sheppard and Mrs. Mary Whelan returned from Clayton after visiting Mrs. Sheppard's daughter, Mrs. Foster Zimmerman.

Roy N. Jones Spearman Roy Lee Jones Jim Sheppard Mary Whelan Clayton Sheppard Foster Zimmerman

Elida couple guests of Weldon Cox pair

Mr and Mrs Cleo Ainsworth of Elida were guests of Mr and Mrs Weldon Cox on Monday. The social visit highlighted local hospitality and neighborhood ties.

Cleo Ainsworth Elida Mrs. Weldon Cox

Hobbs Guests Visit Local Residents

Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Warren of Hobbs were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Glen Wolfrum on Tuesday. Also in town, Mr. and Mrs. Wilhoit of Slayton Texas and Mrs. W. L. Tandy of Oklahoma City have been visiting Mrs. Lottie York for several days.

Hobbs P. W. Warren Glen Wolfrum Texas Oklahoma Wilhoit Slayton W. L. Tandy Oklahoma City Lottie York

Boteler Thanksgiving Guests From Floydada Texas

Mr and Mrs Virgil Boteler hosted Thanksgiving with Boteler parents visiting from Floydada Texas for the holiday.

Virgil Boteler Boteler Floydada, Texas

Harris, Wilson and Price Spend Holidays in Canyon Tex

Miss Frances Harp Miss Virginia Wilson and Mrs Wilks Price spent the holidays with their families in Canyon Texas.

Frances Harp Virginia Wilson Wilks Price Canyon, Texas

Rural Electrification Loans Approved for New Mexico Coops

The Rural Electrification Administration approved two loans totaling 175000 to New Mexico borrowers. A 1000000 loan went to Socorro Electric Cooperative in Socorro and 75000 to Columbus Electric Cooperative in Columbus. Funds support relending to coop members for farm wiring plumbing fixtures irrigation equipment and electrical appliances. This moves NM farms toward modern electric utilities.

Rural Electrification Administration New Mexico Socorro Electric Cooperative Socorro Columbus Electric Cooperative Clumbus Coop

Tatum News Highlights Local Happenings and Promotions

Major to Lt Col James N Foreman receives promotion and is stationed at Sander Base Japan. Local hunting trips yield large bucks. families from Artesia Roswell Fort Worth attend Thanksgiving. Community events include sock supper December 12 and a Santa Claus parade in Lovington.

Tatum J. A. Foreman James N. Foreman Sander Base Japan Lovington The Tatum Pta

Miss Julia Edwards Visits Lamesa for Thanksgiving

Miss Julia Edwards visited with her parents in Lamesa for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Lamesa Julia Edwards

Jimmey Henry Visits Grandmother on Thanksgiving

Jimmey Henry spent Thanksgiving in Oklahoma at his grandmother's home.

Jimmey Henry Oklahoma

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. W. Wallrich Leader Lovington Implement Co John Deere Dodge Bill Gore E. E. Smith West Roxana N. M Royal Portable Typewriter A. A. Hall Tatum Auto Supply Tatum, N. M H. V. Grantham Kenneth’s Grocery School Hall Park H. L. Watkins H. B. Frederick North Turner Hobbs Tfc Darden’s Lea County New Mex Ico Ector Gaines Pecos Crane, Ward Winkler Yoakum Cochran Hockley San Antonio Everett M. Byers Oil and Land Investments McNess Company Dept. A Freeport Ill M. D Fred A. Elliott Greenacres Wash Lovington School E. S. Suggs M. C. Sweatt UTU New Mexico Implement Co B & B Package Store Main Dal Paso Hobbs, New Mexico LEA Insurance Agency Bill Hessler P. O Tel Lovington Motor Supply T. W. Gunn Lovington, New Mexico Quanah Lindbrith Bob Whites of the Luce - Suc East Broadway Howard McDonald Loving Mary Moore Patricia Wallace Canyon Lyman Jack Graham Cecil Mauldin Artesia Lewis Mauldin Roswell Joe Mauldin Southwestern Baptist Seminary Fort Worth Highway Winnie Eubanks Donald Craig Methodist Church First Methodist Church Baptist Church Building Fund Alvin Price Wayne Watkins Camp Chaffee Ark Wayne White Sands NMA & M College John Acrey Mrs. Acrey Cobern Clarence Bellan Okakoma Gere Watkinses Mr. Bellah Mrs. Watkin Mrs. Watkins Brownfield Herman Blevin Plains State Training Union George Elam Albuquerque New Hope Church Mark Graham Hood Graham New Hope C. A. Davis OPTO Reas D. L. Mayes Metrists South Turner Camis Feserve SEA Theatre Acro Benell Beds SUN Esther Williams van Johnson John Lund Idaho Cartoon — News Allan Rocky” Lane Salt Lake Sports & Cartoon Rory Calhoun Jack Holt Julie London Novelty & Science James B. Caylor Optometrist N. Turner Dow Chevrolet
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