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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1952
Page
2
The Lovington Leader apologizes for misidentifying arresting officer Doyle Henderson as paying fines for disturbing the peace and creating a disorderly conduct. Henderson is a new Lovington police officer, described as a nice young man, with the paper admitting the error and offering apologies.
The Easley farm home near Lovington was gutted by fire Monday night. Firemen fought the blaze from 12 30 until it was contained mainly to the second floor, with water damage reported to plaster and rear parts. No insurance covered the house or contents and no loss estimate was available at noon Thursday.
Sarita Fe New Mexico Alderman Frank Andrews forfeited a $100 bond after being charged with reckless driving and driving while intoxicated. Court officials say Andrews failed to appear for a hearing, and Police Judge Berardinetti forfeited the bond. Andrews, a Democrat, sits on the city council's police committee and was arrested Saturday after officers reported tailing his car for several blocks before stopping it.
Dr Edward Eyring was arrested in Las Vegas New Mexico after refusing to leave Highlands University president's office. He pleaded innocent to disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace. He was released on recognizance and warned to stay away from the office or face contempt. Eyring contends he remains president but will await North Central Association investigation.
U S farmers feed 15 percent more sheep and lambs for slaughter in 1952, totaling about 3,884,000 on Jan 1. This marks the first year since 1945 with a year over year rise, while feeders remain 45 percent below the 1943 peak. Increases centered in the Corn Belt Wyoming Colorado and California with declines in Oklahoma Washington Nevada New Mexico and Kansas. Texas steady.
A federal jury on January 19 awarded Mrs. Myrtle Yoder of Hobbs a verdict for 25,000 against Noble Drilling Co. and Aetna. The ruling finds her husband Elmo W. Yoder died in a Cap rock oil rig accident from negligence and they will get a 50 percent workman’s compensation increase.
Friday night in Hobbs a meeting of the Southeastern New Mexico Firemen's Association was held. Members from Hobbs Jal Eunice Lovington alum Carlbad Loving Roswell and Capitan attended. Elected were Joe M Wigley president T E Hinman first vice president L A Rigsby second vice president E M Hester third vice president and Wilburn D Cunningham secretary treasurer. A big dinner followed with ham barbecue beans potato salad and trimmings.
A roundup of civil filings shows Wm Beauchamp averaging about 50 suits a month with 1952 starting strong. Cases include Hobbs suits to collect 397.09 from W J Kirby, possession dispute over Broadmoore house, and multiple divorce and compensation actions involving local residents and companies.
The Does Club of Hobbs will hold a buffet supper at the Elks Lodge on Monday night January 28. The event starts at 7 30 pm with the ladies acting as hostesses for the husbands.
National Farmers Union urged Congress to reject a proposed universal military training program. President James Patton argued peacetime training would divert scarce farm labor and threaten the food supply as demand for production grows.
Lea County Commissioners approve replacing the abolished Knowles precinct from 1947. Voters will use a new Knowles polling place, after petition by Mrs. 3. L. Coleman. Residents argued Humble City is out of the way and many would not vote.
Lea County airport panel led by Jack Maddux of Hobbs reports finding a half section of land priced at 5000 dollars for the Jal Airport project. Approval from the CAA required before purchase. Land owned by Bill Owens lies three miles east of Jal on the Dollarhide road.
The Lovington Chamber of Commerce begins a membership campaign to recruit new business supporters and expand community involvement. Local business leaders urge participation to strengthen regional commerce and networking opportunities.
The Jersey cow Volunteer Design Kathleen, owned by W. S. Carpenter of Hobbs, New Mexico, won the 305 day milk and butterfat title in the New Mexico Senior class. It produced 12,756 pounds of milk and 749 pounds of butterfat in 305 days, with high breed scoring and tests verified by The American Jersey Cattle Club and the New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts.
A Hobbs youth named Jimmy Sikes in Gulf Camp starts a rabbit hunting craze using a bow and arrows. He influences friends to join in the activity, reflecting a local trend among the younger set.
John C. Thompson of the Bureau of Reclamation in Albuquerque warns the San Marcial Swamps channel project could be halted if the fiscal year budget starting July 1 lacks funds. Bids for the final section were canceled after funding removal, risking severe damage or loss of progress already made.
United Press reports on Capitol Hill as Democrats and Republicans oppose the president's budget. Walter George calls it five to seven billion too high, while Charles Halleck urges drastic cuts up to fourteen billion. Howard Stone, who crafted the numbers, has collapsed from the strain and rests at home.
Reports to the Leader note a new wildcat well near Bluir in Section 18-8S-38E Roosevelt County. Astral Development Co plans drilling to about 4800 feet, in a region with paying wells in West Texas and Lea County New Mexico.
The March of Dimes bridge benefit took place at the Youth Center on Wednesday afternoon and evening, drawing participants for the charitable event.
UN negotiator Vice Admiral Turner Joy says new military pressure may be the only way to break the armistice stalemate. He notes six months of talks have failed and suggests bombs and bullets may be the only language the Reds understand. A Red newsman warns that if Allies resist enemy air field construction bans during a truce, talks may fail and fighting could resume.
Tennessee Senator Estes Kefauver has formally announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for president of the United States. He told reporters he is running to the finish and will seek the presidency, not any other office.
The Illinois presidential primary draws four contenders from both parties as Senators McMahon and Kefauver join the race along with Stassen and MacArthur. Debates over party slates continue as Taft campaigns in Wisconsin, while Eis enhower backers kick off in Indiana with Rep Hugh Schott noting a possible return to Europe.
Cotton quotes FOB Fresno with strict middling and low middling levels listed. Prices per 1 1/32 to 1 3/32 inch ranges are shown for 42.50 to 42.90 and 40.65 to 41.05. Fresno area sales yesterday totaled 9,107 bales.
Ballot boxes sealed as district court orders required action. Pre election forecasts predicted defeat, but Eunice precincts hold firm until the judge’s order to open the box. Local reporting notes tension over the district issue across Lea County.
A seven year old boy Ernesto Sisneros of Santa Rosa dies in a head on collision 21 miles west of Santa Rosa. Survivors Mrs. Mary Steiner 27 and her son Michael five of Jamestown Missouri and Ernesto's father Casi mero Sisneros are injured and taken to Albuquerque and Tucumcari hospitals. State police Bill Kruse and Bill Budagher investigated the crash.
A 20 year old man in Albuquerque identified as Johnn y Garcia by U S Narcotics Agent Mort Ammerman is accused of selling an ounce of marijuana to a special narcotics bureau employee. Authorities say a pound and a half of bulk marijuana was found at his home and describe Garcia as the biggest marijuana peddler in Albuquerque. He had been under investigation for a year.
The March of Dimes hosts a dance Saturday night at the American Legion Hut in Tatum. Sponsored by Mrs. W. D. Sawyer, the event features a band from Clovis and a black Angus calf door prize to support the charity.
The Republican Women’s Club will meet Friday January 25 at 8:00 PM at Mrs. Charles Miller’s home 905 N Dalmont Hobbs. Miller serves as temporary chair and the gathering aims to form committees, elect officers, and boost Republican registration and participation in the national campaign.
Roy Tatum of Lea County Assessor will be in Eunice January 24 25 and 26 with deputy John Love to assess property owners. The Lovington Leader apologizes for omitting Eunice from the itinerary and notes expected higher Eunice assessments after last year losses from supply houses moving out.
The State Driver's License Bureau reports 75 licenses suspended last week for driving while intoxicated. Four suspensions were revocations, and six more were for reckless driving.
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