Governor Creates State Driver License Bureau
Governor Mechem forms a drivers license examination bureau under the Bureau of Revenue to run statewide exams for motor vehicle operators. Tony Mignardot of Santa Fe named director at 400 dollars monthly, with plans for refresher courses and a 90 day rollout of trained examiners across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin L. Mechem
Bureau of Revenue
Tony Mignardot
Santa Fe
Mignardot
The
Revenue Bureau
State Highway Commission Sets Three Year Improvement Goal
The State Highway Commission plans a three year program to asphalt 201 miles of unsurfaced primary system highways including a 67 mile stretch on U S 260 from the Arizona line to the Arch Forest boundary. Next year's program totals about 12 million dollars with several long segments and two new roads included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
State Highway Commission
Arizona Line
Arache Forest
Colorado Line
Chama
Eagle Nest West
Mosquero
Gallegos
Silver City
Lordsburg
Questa
Arroyo Hondo
Gussie Dearduff Hunts Gopher Kills Hens at Hen House
Mrs. Dearduff heard a noise near the hen house and observed a gopher burrowing. She fired when the animal showed its head and killed the gopher and two prize hens, aiming to prove herself among local men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gussie
Gussie Dearduff
Suits Filed In District Court
Southwest Investment Co. seeks to reprevy automobile from Weldon R. Higgs. W. A. Largent v Noble Drilling Co seeks compensation. Guadalupe Valle mother of Pedro Valle sues for 16750 over death of son. Bernadean Estes v Vic Estes divorce maiden name restored. Roy P. Barrett v E. F. Moran compensation. Thomas H. Gregory v J. C. Guarey Trucking compensation. Billy Lee Reed v Mable Reed divorce custody of 1 child to mother. Edgar Rodgers v Bob Williamson dba Bobs Crew compensation. Joan Davis v Charlie Davis divorce custody of one child. Jim Black v David Martin seeks judgment for 325.00. Chas. Lee Stiles v unknown heirs of Charlie G. Stiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest Investment Co
Weldon R. Higgs
W. A. Largent
Noble Drilling Co
Guadalupe Valle
Pedro Valle
Western Construction Co
Hobbs
Roy P. Barrett
E. F. Moran
Thomas H. Gregory
J. C. Guarey Trucking
Billy Lee Reed
Mable Reed
Edgar Rodgers
Bob Williamson
Dba
Bob’s Crew
Joan Davis
Charlie Davis
Jim Black
David Martin
Chas
Lee Stiles
Charlie G. Stiles
Judgments Granted In District Court
A district court session on Monday granted several judgments and orders. Cases include Truitt Elam versus Two States Drilling Co ordering $4,500 plus prior payments, Barrett versus E F Moran Inc for $950, Gregory versus J C Guarey Trucking for $425, and others. Divorces granted for Davidson, Looney, Cummings, Buflin, Woodward, Barbour McLain, with various custody or title rulings. temporary injunction against irrigation use in New Mexico case. and appeals noted for Farrar Dallas West with cross appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Roy Anderson Truitt Elam
Two States Drilling Co
Roy P. Barrett
E. F. Moran Inc
Thomas H. Gregory
J. C. Guarey Trucking
Harry Eaves
Contract Truck Co
Supreme Cour
Plaintiff
Ruby Jewell Davidson
John Robert Davidson
Ann Lee Looney
John Robert Looney
D. A. Hudgens Quiet Title
Lula Hudgens
Lawanda Woodward
Robert Owens Woodward
James R. Cummings
Othelia Cummings
M. L. Buflin
Velma Gretrude Buflin
Tommie M. Mutt Lewis
Anna Lewis
Mitchell Benton
Jeffie Mae Benton
Geo. Beggs
Dore Host
Alice L. Childers
W. G. Yeager
Mary Violet Barbour
Paul M. Barbour
Ellen Duncan McLain
John McLain
W. A. Largent
Noble Drilling Corp
State of New Mexico
L. O. Tomlinson
Pat K. Farrar
Clarence E. Dallas
L. Morgan West
Supreme Court
Hereford Sale Brings $41 815 At Lea County Event
Hereford breeders sold numerous cattle at the Lea County Hereford Associated 12th annual One Stop Sale held November 29 at the Bull Barn in Lovington. Multiple buyers from Lovington, Hobbs, Roswell, Midland and surrounding towns purchased animals for prices ranging from about 300 to 1 100 dollars, with totals reported for consignors and buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lea County
Hereford Associated
Bull Barn
Lovington
A. A. Slaughter
R. D. Lee
W. O. Dunlap, Jr
Burns Hereford Farm
Olin C. Ainsworth
Henry S. Record
Monument
Roadblocks Set Up. Car Never Appeared Across County
Lea County Sheriff's deputies set up roadblocks across the county Tuesday night to intercept a green Chrysler, but no such vehicle passed through, according to officials. No injuries or further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lea County Sheriff's Department
Mrs Fat Floyd and Daughter Visit In Wilcox Arizona
Mrs Fat Floyd and her daughter Fonda returned with Mrs Betty Higgins to Wilcox Arizona. Mrs Higgins has been visiting her mother Mrs Bill Lewis for the past few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fat” Floyd
Fonda
Betty Higgins
Wilcox
Arizona
Hereford Sale Expensive in Lovington 12th Annual Event
The Lea County Hereford Association released an expense sheet for the 12th annual sale in Lovington on November 29. Auctioneer Jewett Fulker son of Liberty Missouri earned 500 dollars. Total sale brought 41,815 with 70 lots averaging 597 dollars. bulls averaged 588 while cows averaged 630.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lea County Hereford Association
Lovington
Jewett Fulkerson
Liberty
Texas Hereford Association
New Mexico Stockman
Hereford Journal
the Cattlemen
Western Livestock
Lovington Press
Lovington Leader
Hobbs Printing Co
City Drug
Speaker lineup set for New Mexico extension conference
Businessman will be among principal speakers at the annual extension workers conference at New Mexico A and M College December 10 to 14. Monroe, an authority on national and international affairs, will discuss The Citizen and His Government. Agents from all over the state and state office personnel will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinessman
Conference of Extension
College
Monroe
Carson Weist Suffers Finger Amputation in Hobbs
Carson Weist of Hobbs was admitted to Lea County Hospital on Tuesday for a finger amputation. He works for Bum Gibbons Co. in Hobbs and is the father of Jody Weist of Lovington. Mr and Mrs Weist visited the hospital shortly after the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson Weist
Hobbs
Lea County Hospital
Weist
Bum Gibbons Co
Jody Weist
Lovington
Sheriff and Deputies Lose Mileage Reimbursement
Lea County Sheriff and several deputies underpaid on mileage. Sheriff Trimble logged 2380 miles for 210 dollars due but received 200. Roy Keller earned 98.01 for 1089 miles. Deputy McCallum claimed 210.20 but got 200. J D Boren drove 2114 miles and drew 190.17. Deputy McAdoo 211.49 expense but paid 197 for 2196 miles. Alex Trimble, sheriff’s brother, drove 2626 miles for 236.34 yet received 200.01.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trimble
Roy Keller
McCallum
J. D. Boren
McAdoo
Alex Trimble
Cattle Growers To Meet At A & M College
New Mexico A and M College hosts the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association fourth quarterly meeting December 7 8 at Milton Hall with 500 cattlemen expected. Topics include taxes livestock loss prevention and stockman relations. Attendees include Governor Mechem state officials and industry leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A & M College
New Mexico A & College
New Mexico Cattle Growers Association
State College
Roy Forehand
Forehand
Milton Hall
Edwin L. Mechem
Fred Moxey
C. C. Bassett
New Mexica Game Protective Association
J. R. Pickard
Livestock Conservation, Inc
Chicago
Gen
G. G. Eddy
White Sands Proving Grounds
Wildcats Receive Their Letters
Wildcats receive football letters for the season naming John Anderson Benny Barnes Haydon Battles Arland Bishop Jimmy Black L E Bullington L G Caudill Jerry Cooper Bob Deitz Billy Douglas Bill Lawson Carol Levet Jimmy Lister Weldon Millsap Jerry Romine John Watt Jimmy Williard and Lew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wildcats
John Anderson
Benny Barnes
Haydon Battles
Arland Bishop
Jimmy Black
L. E. Bullington
L. G. Caudill
Jerry Cooper
Bob Deitz
Billy Douglas
Bill Lawson
Carol Levet
Jimmy Lister
Weldon Millsap
Jerry Romine
John Watt
Jimmy Williard
Lew
McClure Infant Seriously Ill In Lovington
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs E J McClure is seriously ill at Lea County Hospital. The baby is three weeks old and became ill several days ago. Mrs McClure is the former Imogene Hendricks. The couple has a two year old daughter. Mr McClure is a barber in Lovington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. McClure
Lea County Hospital
McClure
Imogene Hendricks
McClures
Mr. McClure
Lovington
Eunice Lands Five Teacher Homes Under Board Permit
The New Mexico State Finance Board allowed Eunice public schools to purchase five houses for teachers on school owned land. It also approved Judge Carmody’s grand jury expense payment in San Juan County, budget for the real estate board at 4500, and Glenwood’s plan to build a three room school without bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa FE
State Finance Board
Eunice Public Schools
David Carmody
San Juan
New Mexico
Glenwood
Chamber of Commerce Dinner and Board Changes
The Chamber of Commerce held a dinner Monday night December 3 in the high school library with fifty one attendees. John Campbell reported on the Fair building noting delays due to steel procurement, with completion estimated about three weeks after steel arrives. Lester Alston retained on the board for the two year term. other directors leaving were Campbell, Yearwood, Parnell, Davis, and Simmons. Ed Estlow was elected president. Dr. R. E. Smith Dr. W. L. Minton and Phillip Robinson were elected, with Hubert Maddox becoming vice president. Reese Wilkerson and Lee Burt will attend the regional safety meeting in Artesia on December 6, with possible Lovington delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
High School
John Campbell
Chamber
Lester Alston
Dick McLaughlin
C. C. Yearwood
H. C. Parnell
W. E. Davis
Ernest Simmons
Ed Estlow
R. E. Smith
W. L. Minton
Phillip Robinson
Hubert Maddox
Reese Wilkerson
Lee Burt
Artesia
Lea County
Eddy County
Chaves County
Lovington
Lea County hires trapper John Godley for 3 1 2 months
John Godley is hired as a trapper for Lea County for three and a half months at 222 dollars per month with state mileage payments. He will trap coyotes, skunks and other predatory animals. skins go to the fish and wildlife service in Santa Fe. Funds limit duration of employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Godley
Lea County
Godley
Fish and Wildlife Service
Santa Fe
Archbishop Stepinac Freed From Yugoslav Prison
Archbishop Aloysius Stepinac is released after five years and two months of a 15 year term, with conditions and parole to Krasnica, as Yugoslav authorities ease religious penalties. Protestant church leaders in the United States urge higher giving to church work, citing current donations under 1 percent of income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stepinac
Red
Yugoslavia
United Press
Council of Church of Christ
United States
Canada
Buck Hills
Pennsylvania
Aloysius Stepinac
Krasnic
Vass Mass Honors Immaculate Conception
Mass at St. Thomas Catholic Church at eight o clock Saturday December 8 honors the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vass
Blessed Virgin
St. Thomas Catholic Church
Mrs Boteler Becomes Agent for Farmers Group
Dorothy Boteler is named agent for Farmers Insurance Group. She will operate in the insurance business after five o clock and on weekends from her home with no office. Her phone number is 5834.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Boteler
Farmers Insurance Group
Eight Lea County Youths Draft Induction December 10
Lea County youths will leave for induction on December 10 with names released then. Mrs Velma Boland, selective service director, said twelve more are ordered for January. The draft board met last week to re classify several men and notices are being mailed. Board members are W O Dunlap Jr Tatum Hobby Gannon Loving ton and Mike Dunlavey Hobbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lea County
Velma Boland
Selective Service
Draf
W. O. Dunlap, Jr
Tatum
Hobby Gann
Lovington
Mike Dunlavey
Hobbs
Clay's Service Station Opens in Tatum
Clay's Service Station will open in Tatum on December 10. Owned by Roland Clay of Lovington, the station will carry Texaco products and Goodyear tires tubes and accessories. The proprietor pledges 24 hour operation and top quality service at all times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay
Tatum
Roland Clay
Lovington
Texaco
Goodrich
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San Francisco
American Association of Motor Vehicle Administration
No-Man’s Land
Toyland
United Nations
South Korea
U. S. Army
Bernadean Estes
Vic Estes
Bingham
Hereford
B. Kelly
Magdalena
M. R. Anderson
W. M. Taylor
Plains Texas
Bernard Love
O. C. Smith
Sherman Hennard & _ Sons
Plains
E. D. Holt
H. S. Record
R. A. Boyd and Sons
Arvil Markly
S. C. Bilberry
A. H. Kimbrough Hobbs
Tom Lineberry
Kermit
Leeman Jones
W. E. Baird
Seminole
Martin Hughes
S. A. Richardson
McDonald
Virgil Linam Hobbs
J. T. Easley
Charlie Martin
W. B. Lyman
Roswell
J. M. Brown
Joe James
Arnold Scharbauer Midland
Billy Walker
Andrew Glenn
H. G. West
L. A. Greenfield
Jess Beadle
R. H. Houston Hobbs
Mark Smith
Alvin Price and Sons
Lee Ledford
W. A. Anderson
Olin Cox
Sams
Jonn Fanning
Sam
Giles Lee
Hobby Gann Lovington
New Mexico A&m
D. D. Monroe
D. D. Monroe, Clayton Bu
John W. Branson
Eunice
Ned
Department of Stewardsip
National
T. K. Thompson
New York
Mrs. Boteler
Farmers Group
Frankfurt
Germany
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