Acheson Pushes Troops to Europe in New Lea County Wells
In central east Lea County powerful oil activity reports success at No. 1 Denton in the Denton multipay field with Devonian flows at 11 465 11 650 feet and 31 1 barrels per hour on test. Earlier Wolfcamp flow noted with 16 barrels in 30 minutes. Drill tests show heavy oil saturation and multiple depth intervals. Simultaneous rigs in Bagley and Chaves County advance Pennsylvanian and Devonian prospects as Amerada and Phillips Atlantic push new wildcat plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips Petroleum Co
Atlantic Refining Co
No. 1
Denton
Lea County
Wolfcamp
Ohio Oil Co
Malco Refineries, Inc
Pipkin Federal
Chavez County
Chisum
Tatum
Bagley
Amerada Petroleum Corp
BTC
Amerada No. 1
W. E. Mathers
The
Texas Co
West Lea County
Spartan Drilling Co
Gulf Oil Corp
Wildcat
Ellenburger
Roosevelt County
Elida
Sinclair Oil & Gas Co
Gladiela
Pennsylvanian
4-H Club Creed Inspires Lea County Youth
The Lea County 4-H program enrolls 427 boys and girls who recite the creed at meetings. They select projects from clothing to livestock, keep cost and labor records, and exhibit at the Lea County Fair. Leaders urge community support and direct interested youths to the County Agent's Office in Lovington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lea County
Maxine Pyeatt
Lovington
4-H Club
Loving ton infant burned. rushed to county hospital
The 18 month old Linda Dowdy, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Dowdy of Lovington, sustained severe burns to her face and legs on Sunday. She was taken to Lea County Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Dowdy
Ernest Dowdy
Lovington
Lea County Hospital
Police Police Traffic Violations Warned Obey The Law
A police notice reports multiple traffic offenses with fines from 2 to 5 dollars. Chief Joe Black signed most complaints with several names including Dorine Christanson, J W Cayton, and Patrick Evans among others. The record lists parking, speeding, and center or wrong way violations across February reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Curtis
G. G. Callahan
J. C. Crutcher
Billy Ray Mackey
Johnnie Lucas
Joe Black
Joe Price
Dorine Christanson
D. V. Adams
J. W. Cayton
Building Continues in Lovington With New Permits
Lovington town records list building permits issued at the Town Hall during February 11 to 15. K. C. Scoggin, alderman, seeks a $5,000 pumice stone cleaning plant on Lot 10 Block 9. Tom Bridgforth schedules a $4,995 office building 28 by 32 on West Washington. Paul Moore requests a $2,500 frame residence. Connie Pruit applies for a $9,000 stucco and frame residence. C. C. Peterson seeks a $5,000 frame residence in Howard Green Addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. C. Scoggin
Lovington
Tom Bridgforth
Washington Avenue
Paul Moore
J. C
Connie) Pruit
C. C. Peterson
Howard Green
Two Leading New Mexico Leaders to Speak at Carlsbad Forum
Gov. Ed Mechem and U. S. Senator Anderson will speak at the third annual Agriculture Labor and Industry Forum to be held in Carlsbad in the Elks Hall March 16 and 17. One thousand invitations will be mailed soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Ed Mechem
U. S
Anderson
Agriculture, Labor and Industry
Carlsbad
Elks Hall
War Claims notices on POW payments deadline
The deadline for filing claims for the $1 a day payments to prisoners of war or their survivors is March 1, 1951. The final date, March first, was fixed by law and cannot be changed by the War Claims Commission. If you or a family member were held as a prisoner of war during World War II you may be entitled to these payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Claims Commission
Justice of Peace Criminal Docket Entry
Eloy Armendorez Martinez charged with assault and battery fined 25 dollars paid nothing and jailed. Complaint filed by Deputy James Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice OF Peace
Eloy Armendorez Martinez
James Robinson
District Court Filings Light in Lovington Bank Suit
On Feb 14 Lovington National Bank filed suit to collect a promissory note from J. W. Payne and Mary Payne and to recover costs interests and foreclosure of property. Addie Lou Whitley v H A Callanan quiet title on Feb 14. Feb 15 Jacob C Armstrong v Rosalie B Armstrong divorce. Feb 16 Laurence E Flanigan seeks appointment as administrator of James Daniel Flanigan estate. Feb 6 Marvin A Mosley v Gladys Mosley divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lovington National Bank
J. W. Payne
Mary Payne
Addie Lou Whitley
H. A. Callanan
Jacob C. Armstrong
Rosalie B. Armstrong
Laurence E. Flanigan
Dad” Flanigan
Hobbs
James Daniel Flanigan
Marvin A. Mosley
Gladys Moseley
Barbara Clayton Receives BA in Art at SMU
Barbara Clayton of Lovington received a Bachelor of Arts in Art during SMU commencement on February 2. Dr. Umphrey Lee delivered the address to about 300 graduates in McFarlin Memorial Auditorium. Miss Clayton is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Clayton of VVington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Clayton
Dallas
Lovington
Southern Methodist University
Umphrey Lee
McFarlin Memorial Auditorium
Miss Clayton
J. B. Clayton
vVington
Police Fines in Municipal Court
Judge Green fines issued for fighting and assault. Juan Escobedo fined 25 dollars and jailed until paid. Edmundo Vela forfeits 15 dollar bond for fighting. Sias Fernandez forfeits 15 dollar bond for fighting. Jesus Negate fined 15 dollars for drunk and disorderly conduct. Chief Black filed the complaint. Deputy James Robinson listed as reporting officer. Complainants Gilmer and Carr. Cecil Love referenced. February 12.
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Bob Bailiff
Sledge
L. C. Jordan
David Haddock
W. L. Barbee
Ansel Farris
All Acove
Chief Black
Patrick Evans
Cecil Love
D. H .Robinson
Green
Juan Escobedo
James Robinson
Edmundo Vela
Gilmer and
Carr
Sias Fernandez
Cecil
Jesus
Famous Magician Grabel to Appear in Lovington
Lee Grabel a famed illusionist known for radio levitations disappearances and dramatic stunts will perform at the Lovington High School Gym on March 16. He promotes humor and variety as healthy entertainment and urges audiences not to miss the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grabel
Lovington
Herman
Kelier
Thurston
Houdini
Lee Grabel
Lee Gravel
San Francisco
Helen
Crabel
Lovington Teachers Learn Flag Etiquette at Library Meeting
The Lovington Teachers Association held its monthly meeting February 13 at 7 30 p.m. in the High School Library. The program theme The Flag covered etiquette regarding treatment care display and placement of the flag with other nations. Committee members included Howard Howell Walter Hopkins Frances Harp Olene Humphries Ethel Yadon James Reese and Frieda EshEnbaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington Teachers Association
Howard Howell
Walter Hopkins
Frances Harp
Olene Humphries
Ethel Yadon
James Reese
Frieda Eshenbaugh
Flags of United Nations and New Mexico Flag History Featured
The article notes the United Nations flag alongside the American flag with members named and explains the New Mexico flag lines. Superintendent H C Pannell introduced faculty Miss Jean Whitfield Bill Hendricks James Mancil Mrs Gill Haugin and Mrs Jack Rutledge. Pannell Lee Burt and Larry Crouse spoke on the current season of the New Mexico Legislature and school bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
New Mexico
H. C. Pannell
Jean Whitfield
Bill Hendricks
James Mancil
Gill Haugin
Jack Rutledge
Lee Burt
Larry Crouse
Policy on Enlistments Explained By Col Charlton in New Mexico
Col Charlton, director of the New Mexico Selective Service System, explains a new National Defense policy allowing registrants who have orders for induction but not yet called to report to enlist in a branch of their choice. The policy applies only to high school and college students. others remain prohibited from enlistment. Affected students may cancel their induction order in writing and enlist within 30 days after completing the academic year, with branch acceptance depending on service capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Charlton
New Mexico
Russell C. Charlton
Department of National Defense
Armed Service Branch
Charlton
Armed Service
Armed Services
Hobbs Cafe Owner Arrested on Narcotics Charge
James Dickerson operator of Dick's Cafe at 517 E White Hobbs was arraigned for possessing narcotics. Authorities found 43 ounces of marijuana and over 140 marijuana filled cigarettes in his car and case. Bond set at 7500 with Federal court appearance in Santa Fe. Dickerson jailed awaiting possible Monday bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dickerson
Hobbs
E. White
Justice of the Peace
Tom Finn
Dickerson
FBI
Santa Fe
Royce Assigned to Post in California in 40th Division
Henry A. Royce drafted from Levington has been assigned to the Southern California based 40th Infantry Division at Camp Cooke California. The draftees and volunteers fill ranks of the 40th recalled to active duty last September under Maj. Gen. Daniel H. Hudelson. Royce formerly lived with his parents in Lovington.
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Camp Cooke
Calif
Henry A. Royce
Levington
Southern California
40Th Infantry
40Th
National Guard
Daniel H. Hudelson
Los Angeles
Army
Royce
Lovington
Crossroads Pilot Flies Brass in Korea
1st Lt. Elmer L. Barnes of Crossroads, son of Mr and Mrs B B Barnes, flies a helicopter carrying three high ranking generals Gen Hoyt Vanderberg Lt Gen George Stratemeyer and Maj Gen Truman H Landon to forward tactical posts in Korea. Barnes 24 is assigned to the 3rd Air Rescue Squadron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer L. Barnes
Crossroads
B. B. Barnes
Barnes
Korea
Hoyt S. Vanderberg
U. S. A. Force
George E. Stratemeyer
Far East Air Forces
Vanderberg
Acheson Urges Immediate U S Force for Europe
Secretary of State Dean Acheson told Senate committees that the United States must rush more ground troops to Europe to deter or win in war. He argued air and sea power alone cannot deter Communist aggression and urged unified government support for Europe policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dean Acheson
United States
Europe
Defense
George Marshall
Acheson
Congress
Senate Foreign Relation and Armed Service Committees
Herbert Hoover
Red Heads to Meet Lovington Teachers in Exhibition Basketball
The All American Red Heads visit Lovington High School Gym Tuesday February 27 for an exhibition against Lovington teachers and players. Proceeds go to the Youth Center Building fund. Admission is 1.00 for adults and 50 cents for students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington
Lovinga High School
United States
New Mexico
Virgil Boteler
R. L. Jones
Forres Ward
Walter Hopkins
Cheste Hamzy
William T. Wilie
David Shoup
Winford Hendricks
James Mancill
Howard Howell
Larry Crouse
James Reese
Charles Wagamon
Jimmy Henry
Lee Burt
C. T. Grable
Billy Ponder
Kenneth Choate
Joe Battles
Red Heads
Troy Fort Ropes in Clovis Calf Roaring Show
Hobbs rider Troy Fort, 1948 champion calf roper, appears in a single afternoon event at Clovis on Sunday April 8. He competes against seven famed ropers including Toots Mansfield Royce Stewart Homer Pettigrew Jeff Goodspeed John D Holloman Don McLaughlin and Dan Taylor with proceeds benefiting bleachers for the Clovis arena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Fort
Hobbs
Clovis
Toots Mansfield
Royce Stewart
Homer Pettigrew
International Rodeo Association
Jeff Goodspeed
Cheyenne
Wyo
John D. Holloman
Mansfield
Fort
Don McLaughlin
Dan Taylor
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Hobbs Cafe
California
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