State Engineer notices water permit for Lea Basin project
State Engineer S E Reynolds announces an application by Brooks of Hobbs Lea County for a permit to appropriate 300 acre feet per year from Lea County Underground Water Basin. A 16 inch by 120 foot well would irrigate 100 acres with irrigation limited to 30 feet per acre. Protest rights are open until ten days after last publication. Published in Layton Leader December 13 20 27 1955.
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State Engineer
Santa Fe
N. M
Brooks
Hobbs
Lea
State of New Mexico
State Engineer of
New Mexico
Lea County
N.M.P
United States of America
S. E. Reynolds
Layington Leader
R. W. Duncan
Tatum
County of Lea
Notice of Pendency of Suit in Lea County NM
The State of New Mexico to Richard Hale Norris is notified that Dorothy Norris filed for divorce on desertion and abandonment with two minor children Jerry Ray Norris and Mickey Dale Norris. Appearance required by February 4 1956 or default judgment may be entered. Attorney W S Martin Jr listed. Clerk W M Beauchamp certifies. Published Lovington Leader Dec 13 20 27 1955 and Jan 3 1956.
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State OF
New Mexico
Richard Hale Norris
District Court of
Lea County
Dorothy Norris
Jerry Ray Norris
Mickey Dale Norris
W. S. Martin, Jr
P. O. Box 63
Lovington
District Court
W. M. Beauchamp
Foreclosure sale scheduled for Lovington property
A district court foreclosure action in Lea County N M results in a sale set for January 7 1956 at 10:00 AM at the west front of the Lovington courthouse. The Lot 6 Block 18 High School Addition seeks sale with Roswell Building Association mortgage and a $4385.73 outstanding balance. plaintiff seeks $5049.19 plus $62.73 interest and advertising costs. Commissioner Hammel Carrell to conduct the auction.
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Lovington
Lea
New Mexico
Real Pi
Lea County
Roswell Building Association
Roswell
Holiday School Calendar Highlights Local Events
Local school calendar lists Cub Scout Pack 9 meeting on December 12 at 7 30 p m and multiple Christmas programs across grades at Llano and Central schools. High School Cantata December 15 and 16 activities include basketball games against Lovington Heizer and Artesia. School closes for holidays December 16 with resume January 2 1956.
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Future Teachers of America Club
Llano
Central and Jefferson
Lovington Junior High
Heizer Junior High
Hobbs
Lovington Wildcats
Artesia
Alamogordo
Card of Thanks for Bennie Simpson Family
The family of Bennie Simpson thanks friends and neighbors for acts of kindness shown during the passing of their loved one.
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Bennie Simpson
Schubert Infant Christened in Grace Lutheran Hobbs
Lizabeth Alison Schubert was christened at Grace Lutheran Church in Hobbs on Sunday with Rev. Emil Krugler officiating. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Schubert of 209 Green Acres Hobbs. siblings are Leslie Ann and Charles Martin. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Head of Hobbs and Mrs. Martin Schubert of Jefferson City Missouri.
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Lizabeth Alison Schubert
Grace Lutheran
Edith Clardy Visits Roswell Relatives
Mrs Edith Clardy visited her parents Mr and Mrs W C Garrett in Roswell on Sunday and Monday, spending time with family and returning home afterward.
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Edith Clardy
W. C. Garrett
Roswell
Library Club Meeting Highlights Gifts for Local Children
The High School Library Club held its regular December meeting. Members shared gifts of children's toys to be donated to Lovington Elementary Schools for distribution to needy children.
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High School Library Club
Lovington
Christmas program at Central and Jefferson Elementary
The annual Christmas program at Central and Jefferson Elementary School will be held in the Junior High gymnasium on Friday December 16 at 1 45 PM. Santa and toys theme noted with candy canes teddy bears and dolls as part of the program.
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Jack
Santa
Central and Jefferson
Northside Baptist Church honors pastor Leon Rice
The Northside Baptist Church honored their pastor Leon Rice at a fellowship meeting with a gift certificate for a new suit and many gifts for the family. A Christmas turkey and fresh meat were among the presents. His wedding anniversary is early December and his birthday is December 16.
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Northside Baptist Church
Leon Rice
Auxiliaries Report On Work In District No 7
The Hobbs Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary hosted District No 7 at the VFW Hall in Hobbs on December 11. District president Mrs. R. L. Turner led the meeting with reports from each auxiliary on the past year and group floor practice on balloting and presenting the colors.
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Hobbs Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Hobbs
VFW Hall
R. L. Turner
Peter Clay Melby Christened in Lutheran Church
Infant Peter Clay Melby, six weeks old, was christened in the Lutheran Church on December 4 with Rev. Emil Krugler officiating. Parents Mr and Mrs Clayton Melby live at 200 West Avenue O. siblings Lisa Anne Sarah Lee and Christopher.
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Clayton Melby
Lutheran Church
Emil Krugler
Peter Clay
Lisa Anne
Sarah Lee
Christopher
M. R. Lee
West Avenue O
Dennis Hester Celebrates 10th Birthday Party
Dennis Hester marked his tenth birthday with a Friday party at 802 West Avenue H from 4 to 5 PM. Guests included Barbara Dietz Janet Green Leslie Stanford Kathryn Burt Janice Horton Garry Lynne Candy Howard Truman Haldiman Jr Joe Lambert Drew Bishop Robert Caudle David Caudle Tommy Caudle Ronnie Royce Jimmie Stewart and Chippie the dog.
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Dennis Hester
West Avenue H
Mrs. Hester
Barbara Dietz
Janet Green
Leslie Stanford
Kathryn Burt
Janice Horton
Garry Lynne
Candy Howard
Truman Haldiman, Jr
Joe Lambert
Drew Bishop
Robert
David
Tommy Caudle
Ronnie Royce
Jimmie Stewart
Chippie
Santa Fe meeting attended by county officials
Carl Crutchfield the county sanitarium official and Hobby Gann a county commissioner attended a meeting in Santa Fe on Friday.
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Santa FE
Carl Crutchfield
Hobby Gann
Bus Drivers Christmas Party in Lovington
Lea County bus drivers held a Christmas party at the Loving ton High School Cafeteria Saturday night from 7 30 to 10. C E Jackson of Lovington was master of ceremonies. 97 attended as games singing and a gift tree for Boys Ranch occurred. guests included J T Reece and Jess Holmes from Santa Fe and Le Roy Wicks of Las Vegas.
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Lea County
Lovington
le Roy Wicks
Las Vegas
Bus Drivers Association
Christmas Holidays Begin December 16 at Local School
School will dismiss at the usual time on Friday December 16 for Christmas holidays. Classes resume Monday January 2 at 9 00 A M. Two full weeks are allotted in the schedule for the holidays.
Science Panel Discussion At Lovington High School
A Tuesday meeting in the New High School Library gathered Local School Board Administrative Staff Local School Law Committee Advisory Committee and High School students to debate math and science graduation requirements. Recommendations favored nonmandatory math and science with broader enrollment and guidance. students pushed for compulsory algebra and geometry.
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Pat Petterson
Board of Education
Bible Lesson Taught at Jackson Avenue Baptist Church
Mrs Woodroe Coe led a Bible lesson for the Womens Missionary Union at Jackson Avenue Baptist Church on Thursday afternoon. The study covered Genesis chapters 25 through 37 with opening prayer by Mrs L E Laing and closing prayer by Mrs J D Jefferies as the group sang The Kingdom is Coming.
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Woodroe Coe
Womens Misionary Union
Jackson Avenue Baptist Church
L. E. Laing
J. D. Jefferies
Cattlemen Attend Roswell Convention Last Week
Mr and Mrs John Easley Mrs Phyllis Williams Mr and Mrs Carl Johnson Mr and Mrs Warren Snyder Mr and Mrs Joaian Tulk Kyle Taylor and Ceci Holeman attended the Cattlemen's Convention in Roswell last week. The ladies luncheon was in the dining room of Nicksom Hostel at noon. Following business sessions Tuesday evening a dinner and dance was held at Hike Hall.
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Roswell
John Easley
Phyllis Williams
Carl Johnson
Warren Snyder
Joaian Tulk
Kyle Taylor
Ceci Holeman
Nicksom
Hike Hall
Fall at Roswell Hospital Leaves Patient with Hip Injury
A patient at Roswell Hospital in Roswell was injured last week after a fall resulting in a broken hip. Medical staff provided treatment and the condition was reported as stable.
Mrs. Bill Lewis Placed On Sick List This Week
The note reports Mrs. Bill Lewis is on the sick list for the current week. No further medical or personal details are provided.
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Bill Lewis
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Alice Booher
Rodgers Builders Supply Company
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Hammel Carrell
Lovington Leader
Pt. Sijnei
N. M.P
Cub Scout Park
Jr. High
WED
Future Teachers of America
Jr. High Adn
Roadrunners
Wildcats
Eunice
Jefferson
Central Grade
Heizer of
Schubert
Harlene Miller
Phoenix
Ariz
Leon
Peter Clay Melby
Lutheran
Aetir
Westinghouse
Cleveland
Ohio
Roswell Hospital
Mercury
Montclairs
Montereys
North Main
Big M . Mercury
Lovington, New
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