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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1949
Page
1
Independence Missouri reports President Truman’s White House Christmas tree ceremony address. He urged Americans to remember homeless families abroad and at home, calling for compassion and unity as he linked the holiday to Christian charity and peace.
The December issue of The Agricultural Situation from the U S Department of Agriculture forecasts continued farm home building and improvements in 1950 despite expected lower net farm incomes than 1949. It cites the 1949 Housing Act as a stimulant and notes costs unlikely to fall, prompting many farmers to proceed with needed upgrades. The census shows two thirds lack running water, over half lack a kitchen sink, and only one in five have electricity, running water, bath or shower, and cooking facilities.
The New Mexico 3 year old 305 day Jersey cow Little Rose of C Bar, owned by W S Carpenter of Hobbs NM, won the national milk championship in Columbus OH. Little Rose produced 9557 pounds of milk and 489 pounds of butterfat in 305 days on twice daily milking, far exceeding US average. Tests were verified by New Mexico College of Agriculture and The American Jersey Cattle Club.
Paul Ray Fisher and Troy Clocke Jr. of Lovington suffered arm hand and face burns Thursday when a small stove in a Magnolia Petroleum Co truck exploded en route from Lovington to Crossroad Oil Field. They were treated by Dr. H. W. Gillett and released. burns described as extensive but not life threatening.
The December 14 explosion at the Swift and Company plant in Sioux City Iowa raises the death toll to 21. Lloyd Elkins a 33 year old from McCook Lake South Dakota died yesterday in a Sioux City hospital from blast injuries.
Press Bulletin 1032 titled Verticillium Wilt on Cotton in New Mexico reports preliminary findings by P. J. Leyendecker of the New Mexico Experiment Station. The disease causes 50 to 60 percent yield losses and fiber grade reductions, with environment and cultural practices affecting incidence. Bulletins available from State College or county agents. Andy Swarthout visited Dallas for holiday. LaNelle Griffith in Lubbock for Christmas week.
New Mexico public schools will view the state game department's mounted fish birds and mammals exhibit next year. Public relations director Jack Samson says the mobile exhibit will tour the state starting in January. Lectures and motion pictures will accompany the presentations in high schools.
John Love, former Lea County tax assessor, announces intention to return to Lovington after the year and seek re election. He has worked in Santa Fe since leaving office three years ago. He is brother to Robert Love of Hobbs who ran for sheriff in 1946 and may enter the coming race and brother of Mrs Grace Beauchamp, deputy district clerk.
New Mexico dairymen may attend a three day dairy short course at New Mexico A and M College January 23 24 and 25. Topics cover production marketing and processing with Dr W I Tretsyen and Dr W E Peterson as speakers. The American Dairy Association of New Mexico plans its annual meeting January 24 at the college.
Jimmey Wellman spends Christmas visiting relatives while Cecil Love travels to Denver on a business trip for Ford Motor Company.
Washington reports that after 1952 Europe will still need 30 percent of its foodstuffs imported. Ben Thibodeaux of ECAs European Agricultural division warns Western Europe cannot rely on US recovery aid and must earn income by selling more to the United States. He notes European demand for grain and the need for American farmers to adapt.
State Game Warden Elliott S. Barker notes November led 1949 in game violations with 77 cases, 76 convictions and one acquittal. Fines totaled 3435 dollars benefiting the State School Fund, ranged from 25 to 300 dollars.
Criminal docket lists Elmer Mosley Edith Elam Howard Elam Jan 16 1950 fighting and disturbing peace Jan 17 Odell Allen Channey Jan 18 Harvey Wise Jan 19 J C Hicks Jewell Hilliard Jan 20 Roy Davenport forging W Tull Helvey bigamy Jan 22 J W Findley accident scene violations Jan 24 E R Poole forgery Davenport embezzlement Jan 25 Alvy Smith liquor related offenses Feb 1 Monte Cunningham manslaughter Jan 30 31 Fred Smith murder Civil docket not yet set.
Lovington junior squad toppled Monument 29 to 17 after trailing 5 to 7 at first break. Black led with 12 points followed by Bingham 9 Lister 5 Millsap 2 and Lee 1 as they built a second half edge.
The Lovington Lions Club met Friday in the Llano Lea Room to view a movie about winter sports in Ontario Canada. Dave Erwin supervised the program and ran the projector.
Supt Pannell filmed a Lovington Elementary Christmas party as teachers and mothers organized festive rooms. Students exchanged gifts, enjoyed stories and treats, and Miss Shaw’s class donated fruit to a needy family amid decorations, music, and record plays.
December 20, 1949 Lovington Leader publishes that the New Mexico Department of Public Health cannot find an answer in the 1941 Annotated Statutes and will forward the question to the state Attorney General with background.
Capitol Hill reports outline a likely protracted battle in 1950 as a measure to repeal a 63 year old margarine tax moves from House approval to Senate debate amid parliamentary tactics. Supporters hope for quick passage while opponents vow to block the bill with filibusters if needed.
Funeral services are set for Mollie B. Fisher at 2:30 PM Saturday in Tatum Methodist Church. The 86 year old resident died suddenly at her home in Tatum after being born April 9, 1863 in Tennessee. Surviving are three sons Thurmond, Victor, and Oscar. two daughters Claude Houston and Ruby Fisher. numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Reverend Joe Bickley and Reverend C. F. Sanders will officiate. burial in Tatum cemetery. Osborne Fisher, Lea County Tax Assessor, is a grandson.
In Lancaster Massachusetts a fox terrier named Boston was killed by a hit run driver. The sole witness was Dar a German shepherd owned by Henry Klocz kowski. Dar mourned his companion and performed a canine gesture of farewell.
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