Lea County Capital Hosts District Basketball Tournament
Lovington will host the Lea County District 10 tournament February 24 and 25 with Jal Eunice Monument Tatum Hobbs Lovington Hope Weed Carlsbad likely participating. Officials expect a January 16 schedule release and hotel coordination by the Lovington Chamber of Commerce for players coaches and fans.
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Lea County
Lovington
Hobbs
H. C. Parnell
Pinkie Jones
Virgil Boetler
L. C. Cozzens
No. 10
Jal
Eunice
Monument
Tatum
Hope
Weed
Carlsbad
Lovington Chamber of Commerce
Chaves Son-in-Law Burial Today
U S Senator Dennis Chaves arrived in Albuquerque for the funeral of his son in law Stanley W. Miller an Albuquerque attorney pronounced dead Sunday after being found unconscious at home Funeral services set for tomorrow afternoon The senator and family flew from Puerto Rico and had visited with his daughter Mrs Jorge Tristani City Clerk reports dog licenses issued to Meredith Smith Rollane Jones Idella Keen Linda Lister JB Jenkins and Harry Dan
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U. S
Dennis Chaves
Albuquerque
N. M
Stanley W. Miller
Miller
Puerto Rico
Jorge Tristani
Meredith Smith
Rollane Jones
Idella Keen
Linda Lister
JB. Jenkins
Harry Dan
Roosevelt County Cotton Growers Seek Court Over Quotas
Roosevelt county cotton farmers voted Friday to take their quota dispute to court if needed. They agreed to fund the effort with 20 cents per quota acre. The county has a 9 percent 1948 crop quota for 1950 and listed specific acreage and quota figures for Causey and another farm. The association plans to file an injunction if the state Marketing Production Association delays or ignores requests for fair quotas at hearings.
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Roosevelt County
Roosevelt County Association of Cotton Farmers
State Committee of Marketing Production Association
Sheriff’s Monthly Feed and Mileage Claims Scrutinized
Sheriff Horace Eurl Owens received 1,241 for prisoner feeding, though New Mexico statutes cap actual costs. Mileage claimed totaled 1,387.35 with deputies’ expenses at 50.50. Individual mileage payments ranged from 180.36 to 228.60 for 2,004 to 2,540 miles.
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Horace Eurl Owens
New Mexico
Owens
Alex Trimble
Ernest Gilman
Bruce McCollum
Charlie Trimble
J. D. Boren
Elmer Turmer
Annual Chamber Banquet Set for Feb 15 Evening
The Chamber of Commerce banquet is scheduled for Wednesday February 15 at 7 30 pm in Levington. Invitations go to members and local businesses for an evening of awards and remarks.
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Chamber of Commerce
Elc
Wn Levington
Chamber Directors Meet Friday At 4 30 PM
A directors meeting for the Chamber of Commerce will be held Friday at 4 30 PM. W M Beauchamp and Seth Alston will travel to Roswell Thursday to inspect the fairgrounds and report back to the chamber. Plans are underway for the Lea County Fair Association in Lovington.
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Chamber of Commerce
W. M. Beauchamp
Seth Alston
Roswell
Chamber
Lea County Fair Association
Lovington
Lovington Growth and City Election Suit Headline
Lovington faces a growing population and a pending court case over whether a city election will be held. plaintiffs seek to compel the mayor and six councilmen into court on January 6, with legal talent from across the state expected to attend.
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Lovington
A. W. Beard
L. C. Bostick
Sam Cain
Viola Rollins
Ida Thomason
J. Paul Heard
A. W. Rush
St. Clair
Butler
Prater
Hollis
Laughlin
Heath
A. W. Marshall
Deming
John Russell
Roswell
Hobbs
H. A. Kiker
Santa Fe
Paul
Kiker
Riker
Melvin Neal
Bill Hollis
Donald D. Hallam
O. H. Thomason
The
United and
Associated
Membership Drive Set For January 17
Lovington Chamber of Commerce plans its annual membership drive on Tuesday December 17 with a goal of signing up every Lovington business and inviting non business citizens to join. The group aims for 100 percent plus and budgets 7200 dollars for 195 with a folder and extra office help as must. President Finis Heidel and directors plan a busy year with projects to promote the town.
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Lovington
Finis Heidel
Plate Glass Window Hit by Motorist at Hunt Laundry
A customer at Hunt's De Luxe Laundry crashed into the building Tuesday morning breaking the large plate glass window. Brake failure on the pickup involved in the crash was responsible for the accident.
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Hunt Laundry
Hunt’s de Luxe Laundry
Lovington Reports Near Million in 1948 Building Permits
City Clerk records show Lovington issued building permits in 1948 totaling 954 025 for new construction remodeling and additions. Largest permit went to Lembke Construction Company for a new elementary school at 172 755, followed by a 70 000 permit for a new Baptist church.
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Lovington
Lembke Construction Company
Lovington School
Lovington Considers Extensions to Water and Sewer Lines
Lovington City Council reviewed preliminary plans for water and sewer extensions with engineer H N Roberts. Estimated costs, planned extra lines, and two week window to advertise bids were discussed. Also, Eva Vosburg renewed license appeal for Cub's Place, council upheld prior ruling pending demonstrated improvements. Sam Sanders representatives reported doubling contract signatures and speedier work pending weather.
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Lovington
H. N. Roberts
Eva Vosburg
Council
Cub’s Place
Sary
Sam Sanders
Albert K. Mitchell Named Man of the Year in Livestock
Albert K. Mitchell of Albert New Mexico is honored as Man of the Year in livestock circles. The 55-year-old widower with three children manages a Hard ing County ranch started by his father in 1895, now spanning 185000 acres with over 2000 head of registered cattle. He is a noted Hereford breeder active in state and national ranch organizations and has worked on hoof and mouth disease solutions in Mexico. Mitchell, a prominent Republican, previously sought the governor and Senate seats and is widely known in Lea County.
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Albert K. Mitchell
Albert
New Mexico
Mitchell
Harding County
United States
Mexico
New Time Clock Arrives to Replace Worn Unit
A new time clock will replace the existing device that controls the noon whistle. Daily checks with Naval Observatory time ensure extreme accuracy. Proposals add a short blast at 9 am and 5 pm. public reaction is being sought.
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Lovington
Naval Observatory
Hog Prices Lagged In 1949 Amid Beef Price Peak
Hog prices lagged in 1949 while beef cattle reached record highs. Government price supports tempered hog markets as supply shifted, with hog slaughter up and calf, sheep, and lamb numbers down. Beef prices showed strength with prime steers near record highs and wide spreads between hogs and cattle.
Clerk's Filings Set Record For Year in Lea County
Lea County clerk's office reports a record year in 1949 with six instruments filed. Oil and gas leases drove activity, pushing monthly receipts to a total of 20 583 48 dollars.
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T’e Lea
Levington Texwa Special Council Meeting
The Levington Texwa Council will meet Thursday night to hear protests over a row of finance measures on occupation rates and related charges.
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Levington Texwa Council
Untimely Summary of Criminal Cases in Lea County
Records show M F Cunningham charged with involuntary manslaughter for the December 1949 killing of Melva Turner in Lea County New Mexico. Other entries note a January 1950 check fraud case in Hobbs, automobile thefts, and forgery linked to local individuals.
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Kings State
New Mexico
M. F. Cunningham
Melva Turner
Lea County
YV. E. Boswell
J. B. Hayes
First National Bank of
Hobbs
N. M
Merchants in Ovington optimistic as year ends strong
Ovington merchants anticipate a thriving 1950 after a record year with high retail sales and bank deposits. They credit abundant stock and last minute shoppers, noting cash sales rose sharply and credit sales increased in appliances radios and furniture as many households bought major items.
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Lovington
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