02 Jul 1951
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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1951
Page
1
The bindweed menace worries Mary farmers as it spreads through irrigation ditches orchards and fields. It reproduces by prolific laterals rhizomes and seeds and can re root when cut. Control guidance recommends 2 4 D spray and contacting county agents for eradication methods.
The American Veterinary Medical Association warns of infectious atrophic rhinitis a disease that makes pigs sneeze and suffer facial bone disintegration. It slows growth and raises pneumonia risk with no cure yet, spreading through many hog states.
The report from Kalamazoo Michigan notes that poor fishing yields are linked to rising operating costs. Details show how higher inputs affect local fisheries and market prices. The brief highlights economic pressure on fishermen and related businesses.
In Santa Fe federal court five Humble Oil and Refining Co. executives and associates entered not guilty pleas. Judge Hatch set September for trial and gave until July 16 to file motions. Indictments involve alleged violations of the Connary Hot Oil Act and conspired defrauding of the government.
The Lovington Chamber of Commerce announces new members including Burns Hereford farms Dean Hardware Lovington Motor Supply Co New Mexico Implement Co Philip B Robinson and Prentice White joining the organization.
The issue combines July 2 content with five items and confirms no July 5 publication. Leader printers join the U S in observing the Fourth of July, affecting release schedules.
As corn reaches 18 inches tall begin daily checks for egg masses by the moths. Eggs appear as translucent white patches with fishscale-like scales that develop from yellow to black. Use DDT spray or dust, with three sprays at five day intervals, to keep the crop about 97 percent safe from borers. Some second brood may appear in August, repeat protection then. ডিস
Lea County Electric Co-op Lovington sets July 17 bid date for 360 miles of transmission line to Higgenbotham Community Texas area served Caprock. Manager R. B. Moore notes copper wire scarcity but sufficient responses expected to supply materials.
Legal notices summary lists suits including Dee Haley versus C P Construction Co for compensation and appeals from Justice Court by Luciana Farmer. Additional cases include Ralph Galbreath against Ruth Galbreath for divorce and two petitions to commit individuals to the insane asylum. Other actions involve Willie E Collum against Walker Truck Co and Doyl W Lindsey against Walker.
Carrol Byrd is back home after a stay in Lea County Hospital. The report notes he spent several days in care and is now recovering at home.
Reverend Albert F. Tucker of Albuquerque and former Hobbs pastor leads the New Mexico Temperance League. He plans a full fall drive with an executive secretary and a staff, aims to enlist abstainers, organize at county levels, elect dry candidates, promote temperance, provide alcoholism data, use displays and films, conduct research, and appoint district representatives. Rev Walter Orr serves as southeast district rep. Rev Roy Watson covers Roosevelt, Curry, Quay, and De Baca counties.
Lovington Business and Professional Women's Club executive committee met to plan a joint picnic with Hobbs clubs Eunice and Lovington. The event will be on July 24 on the lawn of the New Mexico Light Co. Increase in attendance requested. July 10 meeting set for 7:30 at Lea Insurance Co. office.
June 29 game saw Petty commit 7 errors as McAlester dominated with 17 Petty errors and 3 hits. J. R. Hurley drove in two runs for Petty while McCullough and H. Smith led McAlester with multiple home runs and outsized run production. final score 27 to 4 for McAlester.
Tide Water Associated Oil reports a 7500 foot wildcat in Roosevelt County No. 1 Grady Best near Section 27-2S-21E to be drilled. Amerada Petroleum completes two wells in Saunders Field Lea County with 750 bpd, no water, and 9913 ft TD. Continental Oil plugs No. 1 W P Thurman Federal in Eddy County after 10760 ft. Spartan Drilling No. 2 C B Turner well in Lea County also abandoned at 3525 ft.
New Mexico farmers produced 33,328 bales of spotted cotton in 1950 at a cost near 733,216 dollars. Cotton market specialist Marshall Thompson of the Extension Service says grade reduction from white to spotted averaged 22 dollars per bale, reflecting the loss across the season.
District Court records reveal two separate suits seeking more than $100,000 in damages from a May 2 1951 accident on highway south of Hobbs. Plaintiffs Collum and Linsley claim injuries including fractures and disfigurement against W. M. Billy Walker Trucking Co. of Hobbs.
Rodney Eugene Hester, five months old and son of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Hester of Eunice, died early Saturday. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. with burial at Prairie Haven Cemetery. Surviving are the parents a sister Gayle Lynn two grandparents and two great grandparents.
In Quincy Massachusetts twins by enrollment Theresa Deprey and her nephew Larrie Deprey finished at North Quincy High School as classmates. Theresa is the younger sister of Larrie’s father.
The Lions recovered from a rough stretch to notch their second victory of the week, lifting their season to six wins and four losses. They improved after facing Buckeye who has now fallen to seven losses. Hazen drove in four runs as the team awakened at the plate and fans breathed easier with the revival.
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