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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1949
Page
1
Lovington Chamber of Commerce outlines a 1950 plan with emphasis on local affairs including farmer relations paving street markets and beautification The group re hired Bob Koonce as manager for the coming year and set a 7200 budget with potential member expansion and a 100 contribution to the New Mexico Freight Rate Equalization Board.
James J Kirby pled guilty to second degree murder before Judge George T Harris and was sentenced to 99 years in the state pen Kirby and Glen Ray Skinner will be taken to the pen soon Randolph Reese district attorney reduced the charge and two court appointed lawyers represented Kirby Sheriff Owens said the other cases against Wm Edward Arnold Roy Lasyone and Odell W Allen were dismissed without stated reason.
Yuletide lights illuminated Lovington from Lovington National Bank to Liano Hotel Monday night. City owns the lights and pays for labor while Lea County Electric Cooperative funds the electricity. War Memorial and courthouse lawn tree trimmed. stores decked with decorations as residents are urged to brighten homes and streets for the holidays.
Mrs Florence Anderson presents the annual Christmas cantata on Tuesday night December 20 at 7 30 in the new gymnasium. About 60 high school chorus members 60 junior chorus members and 33 tenor and bass boys comprise the groups with ample seating in the new gymnasium for all attendees.
A survey of sales slips shows prices at the Lea County Hereford sale ranged from 150 to 4250. Buyers included Henry Record Monument and out of town bidders like R T Lowell Las Vegas and J W Mbotsenbocker Hobbs with multiple bulls selling for 316 to 1100.
Final decrees issued by Judge Harris cover quiet titles in several cases and dismissals including O. T. Haden vs Rose Eaves and J. W. Wallrich vs heirs of Mary J. Shearer. Executors address guardianships and payments while other suits end in divorce custody or debt relief with specified sums and terms.
The annual Christmas musical program will be held Wednesday morning December 21 in the new gymnasium. Miss Kitty Buttram Cleven School music teacher will lead all grade school pupils with upper grade students directed by Mrs Florence Anderson. About 500 pupils will sing Christmas songs. the public is invited.
Andy Hall of Mount Vernon Illinois named doctor of the year by the American Medical Association in Washington. Thomas Ryan of Thornton Arkansas named as second choice. Hall, who still practices, attends sessions and will receive a gold medal later in the week.
A fragmented OCR fragment lists numerous individuals and entities including W. Duncan, W. D. Sterrett, H. Foster, John and Tommy R. B. Faircloth, J. s Windham, Car Sams, C. E. Costes, Mitchel Bros, Finis Collins, D. Frier, R. D. Lee, Bill Murmelly, Forrest Lee, Taylor Monteth, John Fanning, Damon Shipp, Ray McNeil, Foy Proctor, and the Jack Frost Ranch. The context or role of these names is not provided.
Lovingtons school buildings attract national attention as officials from Carlsbad Brownfield and other towns visit to study the plant for possible expansions. Visitors include George Brown W H Fostr at Carlsbad High School and Superintendent Cowan with board member Bailey. Local agent G M Bryant of Art Metal plans to advertise the gymnasium nationally. The Lovington board J L Yarbro Hobby Gann O E Lewis John Easley and Kyle Taylor are praised for developing one of the southwests best educational plants.
Harold Hennington and Billie Jean Hennington file for divorce. Rachel L. Skidmore versus Robert L. Skidmore also appears in filings. Lena Kasem challenges Phillip Kasem in a quiet title suit, and Glen Spears is listed in related records.
District court notes record a busy session in Lovington where Town Dads tentatively hired Joe Smith to manage the new water and sewer departments, with elections likely to pass purchase of both systems from Southern Union Gas. Beauchamp reports filing 25 suits in December so far, dominated by divorces, including Loretta Kendall versus Donald Kendall. Other cases include R E Keyes seeking 1175 for labor on a magatomer machine and a quiet title suit by N E Williams and others against W S Capp. An order appoints Sidney Reeves as Justice of the Peace for Mayor Heard’s arraignment. local names Abe Rash and J C Head appear in a collection suit.
Several compensation cases were settled by stipulation in open court before Judge George T. Harris in Lovington. Settlements ranged from $115 to $5605 with firms including Cabot Carbon Eunice Montgomery and Knight and Panhandle Steel. Other items covered licenses, dog control, fire safety, and payments to engineering and legal firms.
Lea County cotton growers will receive notices about the December 15 referendum to approve or disapprove national marketing quotas for the 1950 crop. Eligible voters include landlords tenants and sharecroppers who had cotton produced in 1948. one vote per person. A two-thirds majority is needed for approval and results decide quotas for all county farmers.
The Woman's Missionary Union of the First Baptist Church held a combined session on Monday December 5 to observe Prayer Week. A Lottie Moon Christmas offering was noted. The day ran from 10 AM to 4 PM with a noon covered dish luncheon and a business meeting led by Mrs. Marion Shields followed by prayer and talks by members.
The Lovington High School Wildcats host Portales Rams in the season opener Friday night December 16 in the new gymnasium. Coach L C Cozzens rebuilds after last year’s champions with Ross Black Kenneth Choate Lonnie Estes and Harvey Teas leading a youthful lineup. The Portales game and junior squad opener start at 7:00 p.m. with seating for about 2500 and a new royal blue white uniform set debuting. Admission: adults 50 cents and students 25 cents.
Members of the Lions and Rotary clubs used the new school gym to play volleyball under H. C. Pannell supervision. The session aimed at fitness, with many participants noting that it loosened and stretched muscles and provided a good time.
The Ministerial Association of Lovington reconvened after nearly a year inactive. Reverend L. S. Vowell was elected president and Reverend Sanders will be temporary secretary. Reverend L. W. Hardcastle led a devotional on This Purpose from Timothy. Ministers present included Vowell, Sanders, Hardcastle, Houston, Watkins, Boteler.
Trick merchandise for the season features a white candle that drips colored wax in six hues as it burns over a bottle. The product showcases festive appeal and novelty in decorative wares.
Jewell Hilliard pled not guilty and a bond set at $1000. J. W. Finley J. T. Bradley and E R Pool are listed in the arraignment notice.
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