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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1952
Page
10
The Lovington Leader announces its official status as a publication service run by head publisher Agnes Kastner. Established in 1909, the paper remains a biweekly newspaper with publishing duties on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Polio cases rose sharply in 1952 with estimates of about 55 000 Americans affected. The Lovington and Lea County area saw early outbreaks, spreading to the Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes. By August polio surpassed 3 000 cases weekly and peaked at 4 191 in a single week. The campaign calls Lovington and Lea County residents to support March of Dimes to aid affected children and iron lung patients.
A Reader's Digest piece explains the scale of a billion by imagining a billion dollar surplus squandered at $1,000 daily for AD One through 2739. It argues government spending could be trimmed by up to $10,000,000,000 yearly without harming essential activities and urges taxpayer-driven economy.
Herman Neff of the New Mexico Motor Club urges careful celebrations during Christmas and New Year. He advises to have someone else drive if heavily drinking, ensure guests can drive, have coffee before driving if lightly drinking, and watch for other holiday revelers from December 25 to January 2.
Officials report a slow start in issuing new driver's licenses with only about 500 permits issued so far. All drivers must possess the new permit by January 1, 1953, the town council announced.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Cavases of Tucumcari will spend Christmas at Lovington with the T M Bilackmons.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy L. Tatum and their family plan to leave Lovington after Christmas to visit Mrs. Tatum’s relatives in Royce City and Dallas, Texas. They will visit Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Blackburn, the Tatum parents, and return after the holidays.
A Danish belief holds that Christmas baked goodies especially bread should be saved until sowing time to insure a good harvest. The practice links seasonal food with agricultural success and is noted as a traditional folk custom.
In 1952 Christmas cards reach a 110 year milestone from 1842 origins in London. William Maw Egley designed the first card and J C Horsley created the second for Sir Henry Cole amid temperance protests. Louis Prang, in Boston, is named Father of the American Christmas Card for his 1874 designs.
A noted reflection by J. P. Richter states a man reveals his character most clearly by how he portrays others, signaling the insight one gains from evaluating another’s behavior.
The Christmas season is recast as birthdays and Lent days, noting how modern celebrations focus on gifts and gatherings while urging a return to Christ’s birth meaning. Lovington citizens support Centralization committee charity drives, encouraging giving to those in need to share the true spirit of Christmas.
Gallatin County corn growers discover much of their white corn ends up as snow in movies and in August for farriers’ store window displays, contrary to beliefs that all corn feeds breakfast cereals.
District Court records list divorce actions including Ormsteen Gray versus Lawson Gray Willie Lee Moran versus Ray O Moran Zetta G Clark versus Howard T Clark Aneel Sewell versus Ruby Sewell Billy Jean Spangler versus Billy Joe Spangler Margaret Johns versus R Johns D A Booker versus M Booker Calvin R Cogsdil versus Dorothy Cogsdil.
A Christmas feature presents a range of flavorful gift options for cooks. Packed with piquant spices, these shelf ready items promise appreciation for anyone who enjoys puttering in the kitchen.
Vie Vet urges veterans to save time effort and money on GI insurance by paying premiums quarterly sempf annual or annually. VA insurance office can provide details and guidance on the payment options.
Nineteen allied nations protest U S trade barriers that restrict imports while urging freer markets. State Department warns tighter controls weaken foreign aid, resources, and leadership, urging trade expansion to help allies earn dollars and sustain recovery.
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