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Lovington Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1955

Page

2

State Engineer Notices Change of Well Location L-586 L-585

Legal notice from the State Engineer of New Mexico invites protests to applications by H J Lowe of Lubbock Texas for permit changes to wells L-586 and L-585 in Section 35 Township 13S Range 38E to irrigate 426.2 acres with groundwater from combined sources and co mingling of wells. Protests must be filed within ten days after final publication, else the applications will be considered around July 2 1956 and January 2 1956 respectively.

H. J. Lowe Lubbock County of Lubbock State of Texas New Mexico N.M.P.M Township 13 United States of America Beneh S. E. Reynolds Lovington Lowe Texas State Engineer N.M.P Township 13 South State of New Mexico

Notice of Appointment of Executrix in Lea County

Sleetie H. Janes is appointed executrix of the estate of William Arthur Janes deceased. She has qualified and must file required documents within the legal time. Executrix address is Tatum New Mexico and attorney is Harvey C. Markley Box 343 Lovington New Mexico.

District Court of Lea County New Mexico William Arthur Janes W. A. Janes Tatum Harvey C. Markley Lovington Sleetie H. Janes Executrix

Public Notice of Application L-585 Filing in Santa Fe NM

Public notice item cites Application L-585 filed in Santa Fe New Mexico on November 28, 1955 under Chapter 131 of the Session Laws of 1931 H. L. action details are limited to the filing reference and legal framework.

Santa Fe N. M H. L

Marriage Licenses Listed For December Dates

A list of marriage licenses issued December 9 to 12 includes names and ages of couples from Lamesa Moran Amarillo Odessa Wink Abilene Lubbock Big Spring Midland Roswell Hobbs Lovington Carlsbad and Brownfield. The note ends with a reflection on friendships and self seriousness.

Johna Frances Brock Charles Ray Brock Lamesa Texas Lydia Mildred McCain Calvin Lee Bradfor Moran Tex Christine M. Wells Melvin C. McClung Amarillo Glorid Jume Teel J. F. Hill Odessa Rosemary McMaster Kenneth E. Tidwell Wink Mary Ann Wells W. E. George Abilene Lue Annie Green Willie Royals Chilton Mable Blanton H. L. Green Lubbock Patsy Dalton Jack H. Payne Big Spring Aurora Tower Guadalupe Montreal McDonald N. M Betty John Glasson Jimmy Mack Crawford Lamesa Texas Lillie Mae Humphrey W. M. Humphrey Midland Lola Verme East Homer Baxter Wells Sweetwater Linda Sue Hall Bob Flinn Roswell Loretta M. Hoosier Tatum Jack Wilson Hobbs Barbara A. Evert Charles H. Cheaney Ann Stamfield James E. Lane Cruz Escobedo Victor Marez Brownfield Billy Jane Gibson Frank M. Fabajam Dallas Flora Lee Madron Emery McGonagill

Letters to Santa Claus From Lovington Child

December 6 1955 Lovington New Mexico a child writes Santa Claus asking for a bicycle airplane Davy Crockett rifle a football suit and a cowboy suit with warm Christmas wishes from Joel David.

Lovington New Mexico Santa Claus Santa Joel David Jimmy Franklin Roy Rogers Davy Crockett Pablo Dee Jonny Brown Carolyn Ann Barron

Wish list from Martha Lee Schneck

The letter from Martha Lee Schneck asks Santa for a bicycle sewing machine a teddy bear and boots for herself and a jumping jack and a doll for her sister. It closes with appreciation and love and provides a Box 755 return address.

Santa Martha Lee Schneck

Childrens Christmas Wish List From Tanner Whitehead

A letter requests gifts for multiple children including football and King Arthur outfits, boxing trunks, a cavalry suit, an electric train, levies, boots, dolls, a cowgirl suit, a jumping jack, and a walkie talkie. Signed by Tanner Whitehead at 122 North Third and Cecilia.

Santa Tanner Whitehead North Third North Pole

Santa Claus List Appeals for Toys and Gear

Pablo writes a playful note listing desires for a football a jumping jack a Ranger suit a Davy Crockett rifle a teddy bear a bicycle and a Superman suit delivered in a friendly voice from a child to Santa Claus.

Lovington New Mexico Santa Claus Pablo

Christmas Wish Lists From Patsy and Delia Martinez

Patsy asks for a doll a sewing machine clothes and doll clothes plus hopes you visit other children. Delia Martinez requests a doll apples candy and nuts this Christmas.

Request for Davy Crockett rifle and gear prompts

A reader asks for a Davy Crockett rifle a robot soldiers a football suit a watch and a pair of boots addressed to Bill Miles Box 487 6 3221. The note closes with the line I think I have been a good boy.

Lovington New Mexico Santa Claus Bill Miles

Children’s Christmas Wish List Letters From 1955

A collection of handwritten pleas from U S children and families dated December 5 1955 seeking toys and goods for Christmas. Names addresses and requests include bicycles dolls sewing machines typewriters Robotic toys and outfits.

Robert Eugene Floyd Seeks Belongings From Historic Era

A reader requests boxing gloves a football suit a Davy Crockett rifle a Davy Crockett Alamo artifact and a drum linked to Robert Eugene Floyd for collection or display purposes.

Elfin whimsy bonnet folds flat for packing

A London casual headpiece uses buttoned felt strips to join stitched panels. When unbuttoned the bonnet gains a practical, packable design suitable for travel or storage.

London

Apricot Bread Quick Breakfast Treat

New York quick apricot bread adds a breakfast or tea-time perk. Follow a favorite oatmeal quick bread recipe with a substitution of half a cup apricot nectar for the liquid and a half cup chopped dried apricots added to the batter before baking.

New York

Lovington Wildcats News Recaps Honors and Games

Lovington High School notes Kendall Badgett and Glen Gillett earning All-State Honorable Mention as Hobbs 1955 All-Opponent honors. The Wildcats beat Tatum in four basketball games, while seniors receive new uniforms and cheer squads upgrade. Upcoming games include Eunice and Artesia, with a Round Robing tournament at Alamogordo. The annual Christmas Cantata and a new Wildcats Tale issue are announced, plus later notes on missing shoes, a Roswell transfer Louraine Claer, and Tennessee Ernie Ford records.

Hi Wildcats LHS Kendall Badgett Hobbs Glen Gillett Glen Lovington Tatum Wildcat Eunice Artesia Wildcats Alamogordo Gadston Anthony John Sanders Johnny Fisher Don Perry Dolan Moore Ruth Maddin Mr. Carlton Miss Thompson Judith Gill Loretta Riley P. S Louraine Claer Roswell Joyce Louraine Roswell High Schol Tenessee Ernie Ford

4-H Christmas Party Honored 1955 Project Members

4-H boys and girls who completed their projects in 1955 were honored with a Christmas party on December 9 at the Youth Center. Mrs. Buddy Hayter led games with help from Mrs. Wayne Buswell Charles Hammond and Wayne Sumruld. Old Santa attended the tree, gifts were exchanged, and the Jal community provided Santa and décor. Mallamar prepared sandwiches cake and coffee.

Buddy Hayter Wayne Buswell Chas. Hammonds Wayne Sumruld Santa Santa Claus McDonald Mallamar

Christmas cheer fills the jukebox and school countdown

A reader notes how a festive song dominates the juke box praised by Pat Buck. Feliz Navidad is explained in Spanish by Peggy Vowell. The message wishes joy for the new year and hints at a brief countdown with ten days left before Christmas.

Pat Buck Feliz Navid Peggy Vowell

Civil dockets list multiple district court filings

Ellis Montgomery vs United Fidelity Co and P W Miller Construction Co seeks compensation. J B Ewing vs Ida Thompson to collect 476 65. Jerrie Warner vs Herbert Leslie Warner seeks child support. George Burns vs E E Anderson and American Fire Ins Co seeks compensation. Harley Gene Murry and Bonnie Murry vs H R Robinson and H A Ross that Robinson Rat Hole Co seeks 100 damages to car. Paul Luehrs vs James R Kelleran to collect 664 64. Petition to commit a woman to the State Insane Asylum. Dorothy Norris vs Richard Hall Norris seeks divorce.

Ellis Montgomery United Fidelity Co P. W. Miller Const. Co J. B. Ewing Ida Thompson Jerrie Warner Herbert Leslie Warner George Burns E. E. Anderson American Fire Ins. Co Harley Gene Murry Bonnie Murry H. R. Robinson H. A. Ross Robinson Rat Hole Co Paul Luehrs James R. Kelleran Dorothy Norris Richard Hall Norris

Cranberries Plentiful In Washington Crop

Washington crops show the Department of Agriculture reports this year’s cranberry harvest exceeds 1,000,000 barrels, marking the second largest on record and a strong holiday supply.

Washington Department of Agriculture

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State Engineer's Office The Lovington Leader Cram Meri sPeery Cecilia Patsy Delia Martinez Deward Marton Winifred Ann Young Jackie Lynn Perry Dean Lots of Love Lillie Ann Goff Jackie Lynn Goff Perry Dean Goff Lovington, N. M Jill Clark Brenda Townsend Libby Lee Dick Ward W. van Buren Paula Townsend Robert Eugene Floyd Sie South Main Lovington, N. M Chevrolet Rice and Hughes Lovington and T. Boy R& H Pontiac Ford Fens Nice Buick Teddy Doan Hoppy Dunn Bill Bolton Smokey Price Bill Hayes General Telephone Company OF Southwest America
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