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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1951
Page
2
Public notice states Lovington, New Mexico publication is second class matter at the local Post Office. The paper is issued twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays.
The piece accuses state officials of corruption over liquor licenses and a charity donation scheme tied to Gov. Baca’s son. It cites a $3100 license aid and a list of liquor dealers used to pressure donations for a South America exchange trip. The column urges removal of involved officials and condemns the Santa Fe political rot.
Arthur Johnson and Lucille Johnson of Oklahoma City were found guilty of first degree murder in the Cabrel case. The jury recommended the death sentence for Arthur and life imprisonment for Lucille after two hours of deliberation. Mack Easley hinted at a possible appeal. The trial moved from Lea County to Roswell, with sentencing set for next Friday.
Mrs Ben Alexander hosted the Thursday Afternoon Bridge club at her home on December 6 at 2 p.m. Attendees included Mrs Roy Marlar Mrs Ellis Stagner Mrs Carlos Alexander Mrs Collin Chambers Mrs Bob Boyd Mrs Merle Kindell and guest Mrs W H Wilder. Pecan pie with whipped cream and coffee were served.
Lea County State Bank announces two new employees this week. Mrs. W. T. Carter, a Lovington resident and former Nowell Drug worker, and Mrs. Charlotte Rolland, formerly Charlotte LeBlanc, now reside in Lea County as her husband serves overseas in Germany with the United States Army.
Helen Lawrence of Albuquerque arrived a short time ago to establish residence. She is the sister of Joe Witherspoon.
Via the Grapevine reports a Lovington minister blasted Gov. Mechem for attending a cocktail party at the Frank Schroeder home. He said the governor should visit town sites such as the courthouse and merchants, criticizing his social entertaining.
The Christmas greetings from Queen Dessie Sawyer encourage readers to vote for Santa Claus. The note was mailed to the publisher and will be saved in scrap books for the grandchildren.
The text notes Buster Edwards continues his sheriff bid despite defeat in June 1950. His supporters, including backers in Hobbs, expect a signal soon and wager Edwards can beat Trimble. Records show Edwards and Joe Black trailed Trimble, implying each Trimble vote faced two opposing votes.
Discussion in cloakrooms and coffee cups centers on a claimed pipe theft involving a potential candidate. He has reportedly been threatened with exposure if he runs. Libel laws prevent further details, but developments may follow.
The writer plans to attend the Democratic dinner on the 19th with tickets priced at six dollars for Democratic ladies and hopes reporters may gain access. They contrast a Republican event they won’t attend and express desire to hear Senator Kerr praise the Truman administration while seeking a question and answer session with a new dealer about perceived Washington government stench.
Local call goes out for children to send Santa Claus letters so shops can print requests in time for the holiday delivery. Children are urged to include clear lists of gifts and addresses for timely response.
Lea County invites local boys and girls to send letters. The notice encourages participation from area youth and mentions a community event to recognize young writers.
Powhatan Carter visits Lovington often in recent weeks after moving away. He formerly lived there, then moved to Roswell, but cannot stay away from the town.
In Hobbs with six weeks until the municipal election, Ed Laughlin has officially announced plans to seek re election as city commissioner. Earl Pennington and Virgil Linam say they have not decided whether to run, while rumors of candidates remain unconfirmed. Mr and Mrs Joe Witherspoon and Mr and Mrs Thomas Crow spent the weekend in El Paso on a business and pleasure trip.
Arch bishop Aloysius Stepinac, 53, freed after five years of a 16 year sentence for war time collaboration with the Germans. His release is seen as a move to prevent him becoming a martyr among Croats and Catholics in Yugoslavia and follows a noted 1946 trial denounced by the Vatican and world leaders. Foreign reporters reported humane treatment during imprisonment.
The text lists answers to an intelligence test from questions 1 through 7 and includes a biographical note about a prisoner who studied church history and the lives of saints during five years in prison. It mentions Tito and a potential release on terms, with a possible exile from Yugoslavia.
Experiments at the USDA Beltsville Research Center show twin beef calves fed low rations but enriched with protein minerals and vitamins maintained health and gained weight rapidly when switched to full feed. The study aims to assess wintering on low rations and the threshold before losses occur for cattle growers in range areas.
Tatum residents attended a Federal Land Bank meeting in Wichita Kansas and a Bull Sale in Albuquerque. Scouts hosted Rotary guests December 3, planning a drive to replenish the Boy Scout Fund. Local families and church groups held visits, travels, and hospital stays, with cake auctions after a Friday basketball game and Lottie Moon Week of Prayer observed by the WMS at the First Baptist Church.
Hulda R Heidel of Lovington seeks permits to change location and combine water from Wells L-643 L-637 and L-642 for irrigation of 155.3 20 and 280.7 acres in Sections 34 33 T13S R37E. Protests must be filed within 10 days of last publication January 4 1952.
Nova Mae Scaff was appointed ancillary executrix of Mozelle Scaff Allen deceased on November 27 1951 and must file claims within the legally prescribed time. Heidel Swarthout attorneys Lovington New Mexico identified as counsel for the ancillary executrix.
Probate notice from Lea County New Mexico naming Dessie Montgomery ancillary executrix of the last will of Alice Pad dock deceased. Court appointment date December 6 1951. All persons must file claims within legal time. Heide Swarthout Lovington NM attorneys for ancillary executrix. Publication dates December 11 18 25 1951 January 1.
In Lea County the Probate Court confirms Heidel Swarthout of Lovington and Billie Lewis Sibley and Charlie Lewis as executors of Tillie Lewis and orders all claims against the deceased's estate to be filed per law. The notice is dated November 24, 1951 with publication in December.
The Probate Court of Lea County New Mexico appointed an administratrix for the estate of Prentice N White deceased on November 29 1951 She has qualified All persons having claims against the estate must file them with the administratrixs attorney The notices dates December 4 11 18 25 1951 are listed with the attorneys address as required by law
A scrambled trivia item lists questions about air travel Atlantic crossing counts colors and philosophy along with multiple choice answers and a scoring scale. It outlines 10 point per correct answer and performance bands.
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