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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1952
Page
1
The Presbyterian Church voted to tear down the old frame building, the oldest church in Lovington, to make way for a $35 000 new structure. Services will continue in the educational building until completion. Two charter members, Mrs. J. B. Eaves and Mrs. Frank Shepard, remain.
State Patrolman Otis Haley recovered a 22 High Standard automatic Friday. The pistol, reported stolen in Hobbs by Rev. Jim Hall of the Presbyterian Church, was valued at $65. Hall had buried it with a friend and left it at the Presbyterian Manse where it disappeared. Haley saw a boy on the highway firing a gun and stopped to investigate. The boy said he bought the weapon from a drunk in a bar for $12 and rushed to the country to see if it was okay. They returned to the bar but could not locate the drunk.
The Roberts Bible Class held a monthly fellowship at the recreation hall on Tuesday night. After a short business session members played games and enjoyed homemade ice cream and cake. Hostesses were Mrs. P. H. Gamble and Mrs. E. M. Hester.
A local tent revival continues north of the ball park inviting all denominations. Evening services begin at 8 p.m. Evangelist Hap Watkins leads the meetings and is a native son, the son of H. L. Watkins.
The Lea County Courthouse will close Thursday afternoon through Monday morning for the Fourth of July observance.
Mr and Mrs Ray Dallas of 3264 Roberts Ave Apt 39 Culver City California announce the birth of a son Darwin Alan born June 15 weighing 9 lbs Mrs Dallas formerly worked at the Lovington Leader and her husband at various garages Mrs Dora Ward of Lovington is the maternal grandmother The Dallas family previously lost a baby two years ago who smothered in the night
Walter L. Tandy began his duties with the Lovington Police at 4 a.m. Friday. A former Hot Springs New Mexico resident, he previously worked with State Patrolman Otis Haley nearby. Tandy has prior Lovington service and says he has operated heavy equipment in oilfields. He is married with two daughters, Marilyn, 3, and Dappherine, 10 months.
Mora county officials hold 72 year old Wagon Mound resident Juan Isedro Duran in the shooting death of neighbor Juan Duran 48. Duran signed a statement admitting the shooting after turning himself in at Santa Fe Police Headquarters. Authorities say the elder man brooded over alleged treatment from the younger victim.
Judge Mildred Long and Neil Jones attended a supper for the Posse at Monahans Texas last Thursday. They were caught in a heavy rain near Kermit and report beneficial rainfall in the area.
Mr Otis G Bryant and wife visit Mrs Bryants parents the Greens. Bryant to attend the University of Chicago this summer on a fully paid scholarship with salary while there. He is a chemical engineer for Houston Natural Gas Co and a Texas Tech graduate. Mrs Bryant and son Dicky will stay with her parents during his studies.
The Pasadena College Trio from Pasadena California will perform July 8 at the Church of the Nazarene. Rev Milton Harrington announces the 7 30 pm service at First and Ave B with Dr Henry Ernst, a history professor, in the program. Dr W T Purkiser notes the college is a four year liberal arts institution with 700 students from 23 denominations in 27 states and 6 foreign countries.
Civil Defense groups in 34 states adopt Dr. Martin J. Healy's outline "Treatment of Atomic Bomb Injuries" as a first aid reference for mass casualties. About 750000 leaflets distributed. approvals come from medical boards and health departments in Washington New York Alaska Virginia Alabama Indiana Arkansas Oregon and other states. Burns will be the major casualty type and the pamphlet details step by step emergency care including burn evaluation blood or plasma administration wound dressing and bandaging.
Ray Jones was elected president of the Lovington Rotary Club on Wednesday. He is principal of the local high school. Del Burns automatically became vice president. J. W. Smith was elected secretary and treasurer.
The National Safety Council warns 40,000,000 vehicles will tour U S streets over the 3 day weekend totaling 5 000 300 000 miles as Memorial Day traffic hits a new record 360 deaths. A nationwide Fourth of July safety campaign urges motorists to prepare, slow down, pass with room, keep distance, avoid alcohol, and rest when tired.
A blind couple, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Neukom, married in Fort Wayne Indiana attended by two Seeing Eye dogs. The dogs stood at the altar as the bride and groom exchanged vows during the ceremony. They then began a honeymoon in Chicago with a suitcase of rice and a trunk of dog food.
Mr and Mrs E D Plummer hosted the BTU at their home for an ice cream social attended by about 30 guests. Games and visiting added to the evening's small gathering.
June 28 marriage Betty Jame Brand 18 to Archie R Tallant 23 both of Hillsboro. June 30 marriages Bessie G Fedric 40 Hobbs to Dean Waddill 40 Lovington Ora Pauline Crawford 35 Lubbock to J A Mullins 41 Lovington.
Barney Hayes dba Hayes Plumbing Co seeks judgment from Dora Ward for 1198.43 dollars plus interest. Robert Wayne Shepard sues Dix ilyn Drilling Co for compensation.
Ed Holcomb once Lea County jailer and now a town fireman is in Kansas City at Thorton and Miller Hospital for unspecified reasons.
District Judge George Harris will preside in Lovington on the ninth through the tenth with sessions on the Sth, 9th and 10th. Judge Rey C. Andeyson will hold the second July session on the 22nd, 23rd and 24th.
Lea County Commissioners schedule first regular session of July meeting on Monday with agenda items including routine approvals and local matters.
Mrs W T Estes has returned from Camp Polk Louisiana where she visited her husband Sgt W T Estes.
The Lovington Chamber of Commerce sponsors a free Fourth of July fireworks show at the Lakes. About 1500 cars expected as ground displays and aerial bombs are launched from the northeast shore for optimal viewing after dark. The Lovington Volunteer Fire Department will fire the first salute.
Eunice judge Faugh Bowden is reported sufficiently recovered from an operation at Thornton and Miller Clinic in Kansas City to go home sometime this week. He has been in the clinic for several days.
Charles Collum fined ten dollars for speeding. W. W. Owen fined ten dollars for reckless driving. James C. McNeill forfeits fifteen dollar bond on charges of drunk and disorderly. Two Mexican nationals fined for drunk and disorderly behavior. jailed for nonpayment of fines.
Pvt Robert A. Small has completed eight weeks of regular cooking training at the 4121 St. Food Service School, Ft. Sill Oklahoma. He earned the highest honor and will be presented with a watch. he has served since October 1951 and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Small of Lovington.
Democratic sources in Washington say regulars favor Adlai Stevenson of Illinois for president with Kerr as vice president. Stevenson has not entered the race, while Kerr is pursuing the presidential nomination.
Mr and Mrs Marion Shields hosted a birthday party for I C Stoops. Ice cream and cake were served to I C Stoops, Jackie Sue, Les Villers, Carlton Garnett, Shields family, Jimmy and Kay.
Velmta C Finn, 27 of Hobbs, faces an involuntary manslaughter charge in the death of 8 year old James Terry. A preliminary hearing before Judge Bob Bensing is scheduled for Tuesday.
In Omaha Nebraska Big Jack Hoheisal an Alhambra Cal Hoheisal self styled evangelist of square dancing tours for a dance festival. He believes square dancing can cure national ills and save marriages by giving couples a shared interest. He aims to spark a national revival with his serious approach to the old time dance.
Santa Fe a state highway commission awarded 19 road contracts totaling 22.3 million dollars across 13 counties. Awards include Skousen-Hise Co. bid on S R 176 in Lea County readvertised after exceeding estimates. Other contracts span Chaves, Guadalupe, San Miguel, Taos, Quay, Rio Arriba, San Juan, and Lincoln counties with multiple firms and miles paved or resurfaced.
Mrs Nola Carter and Clyde Lawson of Lovington were married Tuesday evening in Carlsbad New Mexico Judge Charles Lomis officiated Attendants were Mrs Nell Phillips and Shelby Delmont The newlyweds planned a wedding trip to El Paso Juarez Cloudcroft and White Sands before returning home Mrs Lawson worked at Sparky's Radio Shop Mr Lawson owns Lawson Tire and Supply and other Lovington businesses
King Farouk appoints Sirry Pasha to form a new Egyptian cabinet replacing Naguib El Hilaly Pasha who resigned. Hilaly quit reportedly over foreign factors linked to canal zone and Sudan talks. British officials see the move as a setback to a compromise in the Anglo Egyptian dispute.
A. E. Johnson of Sulpher Drilling Co asks the Leader to aid in housing for his family and 14 workers moving to Lovington. They are on a well seven miles west and seek vacant apartments houses or trailers. contact the Leader with any leads.
Mrs. Chas. A. Kammerer of Jal reports returning from a trip to Cincinnati Ohio and Minneapolis Minnesota where she visited her three sisters. The visit marks an annual gathering for the quartet of siblings.
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