Wildcat oil finds expand Lea County fields in New Mexico tests
Magn olia Petroleum completes No 1 J D Black wildcat in central east Lea County yielding 156.4 barrels of 45.6 gravity oil per day with little gas and no formation water after acid treatment from Pennsylvanian lime at 11 466 502 ft. Skelly Oil moves to complete No 90 State in Lower Permian section with perforations at 8345 90 and 8400 8430 ft. Ohio No 1 Federal Carruth in extreme northeast Lea County shows 17 850 cubic ft gas per day and 188 gravity oil, with salt water from Devonian. Multiple prospects in Lovington Bagley and surrounding blocks explore Pennsylvanian Permian and Devonian zones with various drillstem tests and potential new discoveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia Petroleum Co
J. D. Black
Lea County
Denton
Lovington
Skelly Oil Co
Wichita-Albany
Ohio Oil Co. No
Federal- Carruth
San Andres
Bagley
Jackson, Douglas & Ritchie No
Wilshire Oil Co., Inc
Townsend
Rites Held for H. V. Wright in Carlsbad
H. V. Wright died December 14 1951 at a relative's home in Carlsbad. Born July 14 1862 he was 89. He lived in Lovington for years and worked on ranches before running his own herd. Services December 15 at Smith Yarbro Chapel with Garnie Atkisson officiating. Burial in Lovington Cemetery.
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H. V. Wright
Carlsbad
Mr. Wright
Lovington
Wright
Lea County
A. P. Puckett
Fred Wilson
Albuquerque
Smith Yarbro Chapel
Garnie Atkisson
Lovington Cemetery
Gunsmith joins the Army Store staff in Hobbs
Brown Treadwell sold the Sportsman stock to the Army Store in Hobbs and plans a men furnishings shop in the same building. Ray Woods, manager of the Sportsman, has become a sporting goods salesman and gunsmith at the Army Store and is praised as a leading local gunsmith. He and his wife have one son and recently moved from Artesia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown Treadwell
Sportsman
Army
Hobbs
Treadwell
B & J Clothiers
Zeke Jernigan
Ray Woods
Woods
Artesia
Honeymoon is Over for Reds as Allied Airmen Get Tougher
Hobbs police investigated an apparent murder and self inflicted death yesterday morning at 1400 East Broadway. Victims were E. F. Lawson a driller for the Two State Drilling Company and his wife. The shooting was reported by Mrs. Lawson's father Joe Myrick of Denver City highway.
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East Broadway
Hobbs
E. F. Lawson
Two State Drilling Company
Lawson
Joe Myrick
Denver City
Hobbs Man Kills Wife Then Shoots Self After Argument
A Hobbs man killed his wife after an argument and then fatally shot himself with a .45. Neighbors said the dispute continued from Sunday evening into Monday morning as the wife began packing to leave. A coroner's jury was convened with Judge Tom Finn and District Attorney Randy Reese leading the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Finn
Randy Reese
Secend
Reese
Lovington
Lovington Housing Plea Seeks Local Solutions
Lovington Chamber of Commerce secretary Rease Wilkerson urged residents to open homes and build housing to ease a growing shortage as about 500 workers move from Hobbs and nearby towns. He highlighted profitable rental opportunities and the need for rooms, apartments, or duplexes to accommodate incoming workers. The Associated Press report also covers post cease-fire tensions in Korea with UN noting illegal vehicles to be fired upon and minor combat losses.
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Rease Wilkerson
The
Chamber of Commerce
Lovington
Mr. Wilkerson
Levington
Hobbs
Wilkerson
Yyong-Yang
Kaesong
Underwood Opens Law Office in Lister Building
Local attorney Jack Underwood announces the opening of his own law office in the Lister building with a January 1 start date. He will occupy offices vacated by a former attorney after leaving Las Cruces and relocating with his wife and two children to Lovington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Underwood
Lister Building
Jury Excused For Two Days In Lea County Court
The Lea County jury term began with all criminal cases reset as defendants pleaded guilty. Judge C Roy Anderson excused jurors until Wednesday morning after confirming qualifications and noting ten women on the panel. Exemptions were read and several local officials and teachers sought exemptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Roy Anderson
J. C. Bailey
Anderson
Randolph Reese
Lea County
Reese
United States
State of
New Mexico
Wildcats Capture Third Game Over Portales Rams 36 33
Lovington High School’s Wildcats edged Portales Rams 36 to 33 after trailing most of the night. John Anderson led with 10 points while Bullington and Black added eight each as Lovington held near two point margins and controlled rebounds.
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Lovington High School
Wildcats
Portales Rams
Rams
John Anderson
Cats
Bullington
Black
Infant Bowens Funeral Held in Eunice
Funeral services for Travis Wayne Bowen five week old infant who suffocated in his Eunice home were conducted at First Methodist Church with Rev Buren Stewart presiding. He is survived by his parents a brother Floyd maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs B H Morris Opal Arkansas Mr C L Bowen Artesia and Mrs E E Houchin Aspemon Texas paternal grandparents. Burial followed at Eunice Cemetery under Griffin Funeral Home guidance.
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Travis Wayne Bowen
Eunice
First Methodist Church
Buren Stewart
Floyd
B. H. Morris
Opal
Arkansas
C. L. Bowen
Artesia
E. E. Houchin
Aspeemont
Texas
Griffin Funeral Home
Benefit Dance In Hobbs Supports Veterans Hospital Fund
The Bowlers Benefit Dance in Hobbs on December 21 at La Miradora proceeds support hospitalized veterans. Admission 75 cents. tickets sold by Hobbs Women’s Association members and at the bowling alley. Funds to buy wheelbarrows and roving equipment for veterans.
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Hobbs Men and Women’s Bowling Association
Hobbs
la Miradora
Women’s Association
Joan Jackson
Jody Smith
Sue Coopack
Betty Jo Mapp
Evelyn Hogue
Betty Ackyrod
Winnie Duncan
Jean Weaver
Floyce Perryman
Pat Read
Opah Hardin
Jeanne Carper
Red Birds Stop Wildcats In Tight Season Opener
The Eunice Cardinals defeated the Wildcats 37 to 32 in a hard fought game. The Wildcats led at halftime but the Cardinals rallied with clutch free throws to seize and hold the lead. The Cardinals demonstrated they will be a threat to any opponent.
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Eunice Cardinals
Wildcats
Cardinals
Judge Rebukes Eunice Man for Law Violations in Court
Willie Elmo Jones appeared with his mother in District Judge C Roy Anderson court where he was scolded for license plate switching and past trouble with police. The judge ordered lawful behavior or risk jail and warned him not to return unless he wants to go to jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Elmo Jones
Jones
C. Roy Anderson
Anderson
Melvin C. Neal
Campbell Baby Born on December 9 at Lovington Hospital
Mr and Mrs Charlie Campbell announce the birth of a son named James Zachary on December 9 at Lovington Hospital. This is the couple’s second child after their first died at birth. Mother and baby are reported doing well. Campbell has been off work recently with a cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Campbell
Lovington Hospital
James Zachary
Campbell
John Campbell
Rendition of Personal Property Urged By Tax Assessor
Lea County tax assessor Roy L. Tatum urges property renditions with more than a thousand already filed. Renditions are due January 3, with assessments planned across Crossroads on January 8 and later moving through Eunice Jal and Hobbs in February. Exemptions include $200 per family head and $2,000 for veterans. apply to claim them. A 5 percent penalty applies if renditions are not filed and the assessor makes the assessment.
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Roy L. Tatum
Lea County
Crossroads
Tatum
Eunice
Jal
Hobbs
Infant Smith Died Thursday Buried Friday
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lester Smith died Thursday at a local hospital and was buried Sunday at Prairie Haven cemetery. The child was born December 13 and died nine hours after its premature birth. Graveside rites were conducted by Reverend Bill Carter of Rock Chapel Baptist church. Funeral arrangements were under Griffin Funeral home.
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Roy Lester Smith
Prairie Haven Cemetery
Bill Carter
Rock Chapel Baptist Church
Griffin Funeral Home
Lea County Cotton Harvest Reaches 26000 Bales
New Mexico Warehouse reports 26000 bales harvested in Lea County with a possible 4000 more. Gins slow but can process incoming cotton. Nationals return to Old Mexico by truck loads. Previous estimates of 35000 to 40000 bales now look unlikely.
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Lea County
New Mexico
Old Mexico
Gilbert Stuart and the Boston Kiss Test
The famed portraitist Gilbert Stuart recalls meeting a Boston woman who kissed his miniature because it resembled him. When she asked if it kissed back, Stuart replied no, arguing the likeness lacked a reciprocal feeling.
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Gilbert Stuart
Boston
Mr. Stuart
Stuart
Half of State Cities and Towns Have Higher Tax
The New Mexico Taxpayer's Association reports more than half of the state’s 73 municipalities show total tax rate increases for the current year. Thirty nine municipalities have increases across state county school district and municipal taxes, while 34 show decreases. Grady and Hope have the lowest rates. Jal is the highest at 74.79 per thousand. Thirty municipalities fall between 20 and 30 per thousand, 33 between 30 and 40, and seven between 40 and 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa FE
New Mexico
Sparkman Family Vacation Visitin Lovington
Mr and Mrs Clarence Sparkman and daughter Peggy of Carizzozo spent the weekend in Lovington visiting with C T Sparkman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Sparkman
Peggy
Car- Tizozo
Lovington
C. T. Sparkman
Light Keeper Quits at Little Alcatraz in East Providence
William J. Howard, 60, retires after 14 years as Poham Rocks Light keeper known as Little Alcatraz. He notes the lighthouse nearshore is almost inaccessible due to river currents and highlights lack of electricity running water and a bathtub since the light’s 80 year history.
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East Providence
R. IL
Little Alcatraz
William J. Howard
Howard
Poham Rocks
Salvation Army returns war souvenir mortar head to police
In La Porte Indiana the Salvation Army handed over a donated war souvenir mortar head found in a box of old clothing. Police are to determine its proper disposal and any legal implications.
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LA Porte
Ind
Salvation Army
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U. S. Navy
Tokyo
Harry E. Frame
Sach Financial Straits
Chief Frame
Navy
Ovington Wildcat
Associated Press
Northwest Korea
Reds
38Th Parallel
West Korea
Underwood
Lister Bldg
Red Birds
Eunice Man
Charlie Campbells
Smith
Light Keeper
Little
Alcatraz
Dagmar Rom
Zugspitze
Germany
Miss Rom
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