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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1952
Page
1
Washington report notes New Mexico median age rose to 24 in 1950 from 23 in 1940 and about 21 in earlier censuses. Those over 75 numbered 10,341 in 1950, up from 6,745 in 1940. The census also shows a higher birth rate, with children under ten making up one fourth of the 681,000 population.
Governor Adlai Stevenson told Illinois delegates at their first caucus that he does not want the Democratic nomination for president. He urged delegates not to push his candidacy and to discourage others from supporting him, asking them to abide by his wishes not to be nominated or voted for.
Everett M. Byers an oil man and land operator died at his Austin home after a brief illness. Born October 17 1899 in Osborn Kansas he worked in Lea County oil circles and attended the University of Chicago. He is survived by his wife two sons mother and siblings with funeral services pending in Austin Texas.
Dr C J Readel a foot specialist from Artesia will be in Lovington Thursday and Friday to assist with foot problems. Formerly in Silver City he recently moved to Artesia and will keep weekly visits if demand continues. Office at 119 South Third Artesia. member of American Legion and Artesia Rotary Club.
J. R. Owens of Portales, an experienced Allis-Chalmers mechanic, has joined Ranchers Supply in Layington. He is in charge of the service department and brings years of farm implement and tractor servicing expertise.
Republican candidates start campaign work with Charles E. Brown touring Hobbs en route to Roswell for an oil meeting. He plans further stops in Santa Fe with other candidates and outlines a campaign itinerary. Brown has long taught in Jal schools.
Miss Lucy Kelly announced dress revue results held Friday at the Lovington Youth Center. Junior sweepstakes went to Loretta Bilbrey Pitch York. Kay Webb McDonald runner up. Senior sweepstakes to Clebbie Turner Monument. Jean Brown Pitchford alternate. Winners in clothing years listed. Lloyd Cavasos announced, Frank Walker decorator, Mary Payne pianist.
Rural Electrification Administration approves a 750000 loan to a County Electric Cooperative in Lovington New Mexico to expand electric service and facilities. The action underscores federal support for rural power projects and infrastructure upgrades in Lovington and surrounding areas.
Funeral services were held for 71 year old Mrs Eula Dell Arnold of Knowles in Hobbs on July 20. She died after a months long illness in a local hospital. Survivors include husband C H Arnold daughter Mrs M W Burroughs and several siblings. Burial followed at Prairie Haven cemetery with Griffin Funeral Home in charge.
Close friend George Allen says President Truman told him last week he would not run under any circumstances. He believes a real deadlock could force Truman to seek the nomination, risking harm to Mrs. Truman and himself if he pursued the race.
Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek in Formosa blamed Soviet Russia for the collapse of his Nationalist regime on the Chinese mainland. He accused Moscow of a master plan to conquer the world by sowing discontent class struggle and subversive activities.
State welfare director Alva Simpson says raising the home equity limit for welfare recipients would cost the state about a quarter of a million dollars annually. Current eligibility allows $4000 in home equity. increasing to $5500 or $6000 could add about a thousand elderly assistance cases. Simpson spoke after candidate Paul W. Robinson claimed the limit isn’t statutory and could be raised in inflationary areas. He added the department would adjust the $4000 equity clause if taxes are raised and funds become available.
The Rudy Owen family moves from Baird Texas to Lovington to open a jewelry store. A grand opening is planned for Saturday with free registration, a chance to win a 17 jewel Swiss wrist watch, and a 7:30 p.m. drawing. Mr Owen offers watch repairs and full jewelry stock awaits visitors.
Jim Reed leads construction at Main and Washington for a new mixed use building housing a drug store and fountain. Jake Lister plans a drug and fountain operation in the same block. Art Mhoon will move watch repair and jewelry into the facility. B and B Jewelry, owned by Elmer and Mrs. Siversand, will relocate from across the street. J. W. Wallrich, longtime Lea County landlord, will occupy part of the building with E and B. Mrs. Siversand is Wallrich’s daughter. Wallrich tours the north and east while awaiting completion.
Brick layers on the Main and Washington corner use a method to get mortar ready. The note outlines a construction practice employed by workers at the site.
President Truman left Walter Reed after a 3 day checkup and returned to the White House. He said he would fly to Chicago next week to address the Democratic convention and defend his fair deal program while noting 233 measures enacted since his illness. Everett Grantham has moved to hold multiple ballot boxes in Lea County precincts with a 90 day retention rule.
Hobbs cases show auto damages claims and divorces listed in a district court docket. Accounts include Elmon and Mary Williams seeking 970 for auto collision with an Army Store truck. Monson Lambright Jr seeking divorce and custody. other suits cover damages, injuries, and custody across Hobbs Eunice Jal and Mescalero areas.
Chicago report on Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr proposing a loyalty pledge to bind state party organizations to support the ticket. The idea aims to prompt southern delegations wary of endorsing the nominee and platform to commit in advance.
Boston says the observance dates to 1630 when John Winthrop landed on the Massachusetts coast and described settlers gathering a store of fine strawberries on Cape Ann. The note recalls Winthrop wrote of the shore landings and berry gathering.
Governor Adlai Stevenson attends Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago to seek guidance on a possible presidential bid. Dr. Harrison R. Anderson urges faith, counsel with trusted friends, and waiting for divine insight, citing Washington Lincoln and Wilson. Stevenson attends with sister and brother-in-law and calls the sermon superb.
Mr and Mrs Luke Taylor tour eight states from Colorado to Nevada with children Emily and Troy. Mrs Nell Taylor stays at the ranch three weeks to look after the cattle while her son and family are away.
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