Lovington Establishes Municipal Library Under Town Board
Lovington shifts control of the local library from the BPW Club to a town directed Municipal Library. A five member library board, plus ex officio mayor Phillip Robinson and Schools Supt. H C Pannell, will guide operations with town trustees retaining oversight. Annual funding includes $100 from Lovington, $1,250 from the county, and a substantial state matching amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington
Civics Projects Advisory Committee
Marie Campbell
Hulda Heidel
Jacques Dailey
Kirby Schenck
Jack Underwood
Loving
Two Hobbsons Injured In Two One Car Accidents
Two separate one car crashes near Lovington sent two Hobbsons to Lea County General Hospital. Billy George Godwin 20 suffered serious head and leg injuries when his 1950 DeSoto rolled about five times two miles north of McDonald around midnight. L C Connell sustained head injuries when the car rolled twice about six miles south of Lovington around 5 30 p m. Roy Vernon Boyd of Hobbs was uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington
Lea County General Hospital
Billy George Godwin
McDonald
L. C. Connell
Roy Vernon Boyd
West Durham
Hobbs
Godwin
Donations Asked By Plumbers To Help Fight Suit
Lea County plumbers and other New Mexico members of the Associated Plumbing Heating and Piping Contractors of New Mexico were asked to donate to fight a $105,000 suit brought by Southern Union Gas Co. The letters signed by Mark Gray and Eugene M. Rapp warn individual members they may be liable for a share of any judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Union Gas Co
Lea County
New Mexico
Associated Plumbing, Heating and Piping Contractors of
Hobbs Plumbing Co
Associated Plumbing
Eugene M. Rapp
Rapp
United States District Court
Mark Gray
Heating and Plumbing Association
Gray
Southern Union
Caswell Neal Boomed For U S Judge
Caswell S Neal, a former Levington man and Oklahoma and Lyons France educated Republican since 1936, is pictured in the Eddy County News as a candidate for U S District Judge. New Mexico Bar Association pushes for another judgeship to ease federal docket. Roswell courthouse moves expected after the January shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddy County
Carlsbad
Caswell S. Neal
United States
New Mexico Bar Association
New Mexico
Congress
Colin Neblett
Carl Hatch
Roswell
Neal
Levington
Tom Neal
Irene Neal
Melvin C. Neal
Hobbs
Caswell Neal
Oklahoma University
Lyons
France
Democratic Party
Neals
Eisenhower
Jaycees to Meet in Lovington on December 11
The Lovington Junior Chamber of Commerce holds its regular monthly meeting on Thursday December 11 at 7 30 in the Lea County Electric Co op building on Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington Junior Chamber of Commerce
Lea County Electric Co-op
Washington Street
Vaccination Deadline Nears at Lovington Schools
The Lovington school district sets January 5 as the deadline for students to show smallpox vaccination proof or a doctor certificate of two vaccinations without a scar. The New Mexico Public Health Dept waives the requirement temporarily at school start, but mandates compliance with smallpox and diphtheria immunizations by January 1, 1953.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington
New Mexico Department of Public Health
Santa Claus to visit Lovington with reindeer parade
The Lovington Chamber of Commerce announces Santa Claus will arrive at 7 30 p m on December 16 for a gala candy coated welcome. Jaycees volunteers will assist Santa and additional candy is gathered in case Saint Nick cannot carry enough from the north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Lovington
North Pole
CPAC Organizes Christmas Charity for Needy Families
The Civic Projects Advisory Committee coordinates lists of needy families and coordinates with churches groups and individuals to avoid duplication of aid. Charity committees should submit names to Mrs. Ben Hessler or Mrs. Mary Payne. Community members may donate food toys or clothes by contacting the CPAC. The Centralization committee acts as a charity clearing house for local needy families this Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Projects
Ben Hessler
CPAC
Mary Payne
Fire at Custom Gin Sparks Three Hour Hobbs Blaze
Hobbs firefighters battled a three hour fire at Custom Gin on Denver City Highway. The blaze, fed by wind, started in a bale of cotton inside the gin and spread to a trailer corner and a few cotton bales in the yard. Firemen were alerted around 3 o'clock and confined the fire to the pit area with little damage reported to the main gin building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobbs
Custom Gin
Denver City Highway
Billy Graham Presents Mr. Texas at church screening
An All Christmas film titled Billy Graham Presents Mr. Texas will be shown at the First Baptist Church on January 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Graham
Mr. Texas
First Baptist Church
CPAC Approves By Laws At Lovington Meeting
The Civic Projects Advisory Council, formed to tackle Lovington’s growing community issues, voted on and approved a new by laws at a Monday session in the Llano Hotel. CPAC includes reps from local clubs, chambers, and media, aimed at civic betterment without redefining city powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Projects Advisory Council
Llano Hotel
CPAC
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Lovington
Walton Named Next Assistant D A in Hobbs
Joseph W. Walton is expected to be named assistant district attorney to succeed Max Edwards on January 1. A Hobbs resident, Walton previously served as assistant D A for Lea County under George L. Reese, brother of Randolph Reese. He has worked for the State Engineer's office in Roswell and resigned to move to Hobbs in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Walton
Max Edwards
Hobbs
Walton
Lea County
George L. Reese
Reese
Randolph Reese
State Engineer's Office
Roswell
Lovington Volunteers Report Low Fire Runs in 1952
Lovington's volunteer fire department logged fewer than one run per week in 1952, per a report to town trustees. The big fire truck made 43 runs with 25 wet calls, truck two logged 40 runs with 23 wet, unit three 28 runs with 21 wet, and 27 volunteers were paid a total of 739.50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington
Logan Beal
Slim Hesster
Grand Opening Today at Marsh Super Service Lovington
Grand opening today at Marsh Super Service on South Main expected to draw large crowds. Orchid corsages for ladies and gifts for men and children. Register for prizes including a grand prize automatic electric oven with cabinet and timer. Prizes awarded at 7 p.m. Each driver who buys a tank of gasoline receives a gift. 24 hour service offered with Gulf products, wash and lubrication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsh
South Main
Lovington
Lea County Rancher Suffering Heart Attack
Virgil Linam, a Lea County oldtimer living near the Carlsbad Highway out of Hobbs, was rushed to Lea County Hospital Wednesday morning with a heart attack. He is reported in fair condition and was kept from visitors that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Linam
Airman L C Green Jr Arrives from Korea
Airman First Class L C Green Jr son of Mr and Mrs L C Green of Lovington arrived home after serving with the Air Police in Korea since December 1951 He will report to San Antonio Texas when furlough ends in Lovington this week
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L. C. Green, Jr
L C. Green
North 4Th
Lovington
Korea
Air Police
Green
San
W. T. Estes, Jr
Iroy Estes
W. T. Estes
Military Police
Troy
Estes
Donnie
Japan
New Playground Equipment To Be Ordered In Loving-ton
Utility manager Joe Smith said the town will spend over $1,000 on new play ground gear for Loving ton park including a double slide six see saws a merry go round and a wave slide. Lions Club has donated a few hundred dollars and additional clubs may contribute by contacting the town hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington Town Park
Joe Smth
Lions Club
Joe Smith
Recount Held Today in Hurley Chavez U S Senate Race
Recount of votes from the general election in the Hurley Chavez Senate race was scheduled to begin today at 10 o clock in all 13 Lea County voting divisions at the courthouse. Summonses were served on more than 100 election officials Wednesday and Thursday by sheriff's deputies. Hurley seeks a recount in 230 boxes representing nearly 10 000 votes, with completion planned for this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurley- Chavez
U. S. Senate
Lea County
Hurley
Decorators Receive Reprieve On Home Decoration Contest
The entry deadline for the Chamber of Commerce home decoration contest is extended from 5 p.m. Wednesday December 10 to Saturday noon December 20 after a group of potential decorators urged more entrants. High winds delayed decorating plans for Lovington residents.
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Chamber of Commerce
Lovington
Driver's Licenses For 1953 Now On Sale In Lovington
Lovington town clerk Reese Wilkerson announces 1953 driver and chauffeur licenses on sale at City Hall between Central and A streets on South Love. Fees are one and two dollars respectively with no issuing charge. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays. office closes daily 12 to 1 unless many applicants appear. Expiring 1952 licenses must be renewed by January 1.
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Reese Wilkerson
Lovington
Wilkerson
City Hall
Central
Young Scientist Loses All In Blaze In Lovington
Jack Underwood dropped charges against his son after a shed fire behind their home in Lovington. Investigators say the ten year old started the fire during science experiments. fire department quickly extinguished it. Estimated damage was five dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Underwood
Lovington
Jack
Underwood
Jack Jr
Annual Meeting Set For Tuesday Lovington National Bank
The Lovington National Bank stockholders meet at bank offices on Tuesday January 13 1953 at 3 p.m. to elect directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington National Bank
District Court Sends Three Criminal Sentences
A. C. Wilkerson received a two year to 26 month term for breaking and entering Leon's Bar at 505 West Broadway Hobbs. John D. Terry drew 30 days for embezzlement. Hiawatha Bonner pled guilty to an assault charge, sentencing deferred to May. released on own recognizance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Wilkerson
Leon's
West Broadway
Hobbs
John D. Terry
Hiawatha Bonner
Murder Trial Underway in District Court
The murder trial of Col Brooks in the death of J. E. Jett is under way with an all male jury. Defense attorneys Col Don Hallam and Joe Walton of Hobbs, while District Attorney Randolph Reese and assistant Max Edwards lead the prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co L Brooks
J. E. Jett
Col
Don Hallam
Joe Walton
Hobbs
Randolph Reese
Max Edwards
November Parking Fines Boost Lovington Revenue
Meter fines in November brought Lovington about $253 from parking violations while total police court fines reached $4,564. The parking meters generated roughly $8 daily in fines, supporting town revenue.
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Lovington
Local Option Looms Up After Jan. 1
Hobbs area reports Lea and Chavez counties may vote on local option after the new year. Rev. Earl Keating warns legislature could end local option elections, prompting joint county efforts, petitions, and a full dry campaign. Rev. Bill Carter and Rev. J. W. Hengley join the movement. Carter criticizes liquor licenses and pledges to oppose future licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobbs
Earl Keating
First Baptist Church
Keating
Bill Carter
the Rock Chapel
J. W. Hengley
Jal
Civic Loyalty League
Lea County
Carter
Liquor Control Board
Pitchfork
Wind damaged Lovington decorations replaced with lights
A quantity of Lovington's Christmas decorations damaged in recent high winds will be replaced by the manufacturer's agent Mrs. Gladys Vaughn of Lovington. About ten silver garland strings were ripped and curled around poles. New strings will include built in lights and the Nosegay Garden Club may supply additional decorations on the courthouse grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington
Gladys Vaughn
Nosegay Garden Club
Court House
School Zones To Be Set For New Liano Elementary
The Liano Elementary School is set for completion in spring 1953 with occupancy in September. The board of education accepts bids for equipment and furniture and will establish school zones for enrollment, listing town residents as of July 1, 1953, with assignments announced by August 15. Open house will follow when the new unit is ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liano
Board of Education
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BPW Club
Here
U.S
Jaycees
Firemen
Edward Ply
el Paso
Johnny J. Patrick
Hoyt W. Elrod
Billy Frank Joplin
Business and Professional Women's Club
Gordon McMeans
H. C. Parnell
John Campbell
Ethel Yadon
Jake Hilt
Hester
Marsh Super
Antonio, Texas
Senate
Lea and Chavez Counties
Klea
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