Ousted Eager Seeks Legislature Special Session
State Senator Henry Eager, ousted from the gubernatorial primary by the state supreme court, asks Governor Mabry to call a special session after the upcoming primary. He urges four items: fix primary filing system, define anti gambling laws, health and welfare measures, and shift burden of proof in utility rate cases to utilities.
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Albuquerque
Henry Eager
Mabry
General Assembly
Eager
State Supreme Court
Senate
High Court
Ashrdo
John Campbell Explains Lovington Preference Talk
Rotarian John Campbell spoke at the Rotary Club meeting in Lovington near the Lovington Methodist Church. He titled his talk Why I'd Rather Live in Lovington. John Connell and Jack Danglade entertained attendees and helped raise funds for the Youth Center by fining members for unanswerable questions.
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John Campbell
Rotary Club
Methodist Church
Campbell
Lovington
John Connell
Jack Danglade
W. S. Clary
K. H. Preston
Tatum
Dave Neal
Hobbs
Fletcher Stapp
Jury Terms Set for Lovington Court With Murder Trials
The June 19 term opens with J W Findlay facing failing to stop at an accident scene. Several defendants await arraignment or trial for murder, arson, larceny, assault, and unlawful liquor charges, with multiple Lovington and Hobbs attorneys listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Findlay
Neal and Girand
Hobbs
Finlay
Cecil E. Ray Receives Regent's Scholarship at NM School of Mines
Cecil E. Ray of Lovington was among graduates receiving scholarships at the New Mexico School of Mines commencement in Socorro on May 26. He received a Regents Scholarship for the 1950-51 year covering tuition and fees, awarded to New Mexico residents on merit.
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Cecil E. Ray
Lovington
New Mexico School of Mines
Socorro
Cecil
Board of Regents
New Mexico
Bernard Love Reports on Lions Convention at Lovington Club
Bernard Love reported on the Lions' District Convention held in Deming during the Lovington Lions Club meeting. The Ball Park project status was given with work underway on poles and lighting. play is expected to start June 12 if transformers arrive early this week. F. O. Schroeder attended as a guest of Lion President Chad Wiley.
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Bernard Love
Lions’ District
Lovington
Lovington Delegates to Attend Boys State at ENMU Por
Delegates from Lovington will attend Boys State at Eastern New Mexico University Por tales. They will leave Lovington Sunday by bus and return the following Sunday after a week of activities. Delegates include Gail Eddie Hooper Gene Woodard and Bill Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington
Boys’ State
Eastern New Mexico University At
Portales
Gail Eddie Hooper
Pete Hooper
Gene Woodard
J. H. Woodard
Bill Lee
R. D. Lee
Pat Kizer to Attend Girls State at Eastern Mexico U
Pat Kizer daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Kizer will leave Sunday for Girls State to be held at Eastern Mexico University in Bortales.
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Pat Kizer
Joe Kizer
Bortales
Eastern Mexico University
Effie Fairweather Family Visits Lovington for Summer
Mrs Effie C Fairweather and children stay with her mother Mrs Effie Meroney in Lovington after leaving Brownwood Texas. Mrs Graydon Dean Sr returns to Lovington following weeks in Roswell. Mrs W M Chambers and Ms W H Wilder visit Bronco to see daughter and new grandson Robert Dan. Kay Fairweather and Linda Wilder attend Bible School at First Christian Church in Hobbs.
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Effie C. Fairweather
Lovington
Effie Meroney
Brownwood
Texas
Robert Dan
BIBLE
Hobbs
Kay Fairweather
Linda Wilder
The
First Christian Church
Bailey Guests Include Enid Brother and Wife
Mr and Mrs Bill Bailey host this week as Mr Bailey’s brother and his wife from Enid Oklahoma visit the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Bailey
Mr. Bailey
Enid Okla
Miller Family Returns From Sherman Texas Visit
Mr and Mrs Charles Miller and their daughter have returned from a visit to Sherman Texas to see relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Miller
Sherman, Texas
Grantham Couple Back From Texas Vacation
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Grantham have returned from a vacation visiting several Texas locations.
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Mrs
Edward Grantham
Texas
Joe Black Seeks Sheriff Post On Record Of Service
Joe Black campaigns for sheriff citing years on the peace officer force. He served in Eunice Hobbs and Lovington, led as undersheriff in Hobbs and sheriff in Lovington for four years. He lives on a local ranch with two children and emphasizes his record.
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Joe Black
Eunice
Hobbs
Lovington
Black
Here
Lovington Hosts White for Free Three Day Cooking School
Nationally known cook and lecturer Frank Decature White will visit Lovington June 7 to 9 for a free three day cooking school at 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Lea Theater sponsored by Southern Union Gas. Prizes include a $277.65 fully automatic Roper gas range. White will demonstrate efficient home cooking and multi dish oven methods.
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Frank Decature White
White
Lovington
Southern Union Gas Company
Lea
Southern Union
Westgate Seafoods Company
San Diego
Calif
Calendar of events from June six to thirteen
A listing of community events and meetings from June 6 to June 13 including Election Day at WMC First Assembly of God at 2 p.m. Lions events at Loving ton High School Gym and Llano Hotel, Ladies Bible Class, Rotary, bridge and Bible groups, American Legion Auxiliary, Maver icks Dance Club, FFA Kids Rodeo, WMU Baptist Church, Rebekah Lodge, Rainbow at Masonic Hall, and various church activities.
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WMC First Assembly of God Church
Lions
Lovington High School
Church of Christ
Rotary Club—Methodist Church
American Legion Auxiliary
Charles Campbell
Lions’ Club
Llano Hotel
FFA Kids Rodeo
Church of Your Choice
WMU Baptist Church
The
First Methodist Church
Rebekah Lodge
IOOF
Rainbow — Masonic Hall
WFMS
Nazarene Church
Roberts
Gulf Ladies Bridge Club
J W Buster Edwards Seeks Sheriff Nomination
J W Buster Edwards a Hobbs peace officer and longtime chief candidate for sheriff in Lovington aims to win the nomination He is a veteran and father of four who would move to Lovington if elected and enforce all laws upon taking office
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J. W
Buster) Edwards
Hobbs
Edwards
Lovington
Trimble Seeks Hobbs Sheriff Post Backed by Owens
Undersheriff Charlie Trimble a veteran peace officer and father of four plans to move to the sheriff’s quarters if elected. He owns a home near Hobbs with acreage and receives support from Sheriff Owens.
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Charlie Trimble
Texas
New Mexico
Hobbs
Trimble
Owens
Mood Smith Likely To Oppose Son For Lea County Assessor
E M Mood Smith, father of Frank Smith the present assessor in his second term, contends he cannot succeed himself. He was the first elected tax assessor of Lea County and has served three and a half years in the office under his son, claiming unrivaled knowledge of tax records. He is an oldtimer in Lea County and widely known.
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Mood Smith
Frank Smith
Himsel
Smith
Lea County
Roy Tatum Campaigning for County Assessor
Roy Tatum, brother of Eva Tatum, campaigns for County Assessor saying he is qualified and capable. He is a polio victim who walks with two metal crutches, is married with three children, and owns property in Hobbs and Lovington.
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Roy Tatum
Roy Fatum
Eva Tatum
Hobbs
Lovington
Crowded Civil Docket Sets Trials for June 24
The district civil docket lists numerous cases including American Products Co. v M J Woltman and Fireman's Fund Ins. Co. v James A. Tabb. Several cases have been reset or delayed and trials are set to be published in the Leader when docket updates occur.
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American Products Co
M. J. Woltman
Ted C. Grobe
Cox-Metex Oil Co
Emmabelle Sultenfuss
Azelia A. Thompson
Pat K. Farar
L. Morgan West
Mike Kjar
Charlotte Eyre
Alva P. Thrower
Capter Drilling Co
Walker Hale
J. D. Ballard
Yelverton Keer
Lee A. Johnson
Opal Ford
L. A. Johnson
Wilder Campaigns for County Clerk Post in Lovington
W H Woozie Wilder of Lovington campaigns for county clerk. He is married with two children and a longtime foreman of the grand jury. Wilder has worked for the American Oil Co for several years and is a property owner in Lovington.
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W. H. “Woozie
Wilder
Lovington
Grand Jury
Amerada Oil Co
Eva Tatum Seeks County Clerk Post After Two Terms
Miss Eva Tatum, Lea Countian and former chief deputy, campaigns for county clerk after holding the office for two terms. She emphasizes experience and local roots in her bid.
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Eva Tatum
County Clerk‘s Office
Lea Countian
Local Piper slate seeks second terms unopposed
Osborne Fisher, Mrs. Joella Robinson, and Mrs. Mildred Hooper Long are candidates for Tax Collector, School Superintendent, and Probate Judge. All seek second terms and face no opposition. Voters are urged to give them a strong vote to show appreciation.
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Osborne Fisher
Joella Robinson
Mildred Hooper Long
Heidel Runs for Lea County State Legislature Seat
Lovington attorney F. L. Heidel launches a bid for one of Lea County two seats. He is a local veteran farmer married to a Lea County woman and emphasizes he is not backed by political machines.
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Lovington
F. L. Heidel
Lea County
Heidel
Charlie Cochran Seeks Lea County Commissioner Spot
Charlie Cochran, a longtime Lea County rancher near Hobbs, has filed to run for county commissioner. He runs independently without party backing or external financial support, joining others like Shortgrass Miller in pursuing the seat. He is married with grown children in Hobbs.
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Charlie Cochran
Lea County
Hs Ranch
Hobbs
Cochran
Shortgrass Miller
Hobbs Candidates Enter State Representative Race
Mack Easley and Don Hallam, two Hobbs attorneys, announce their run for State Representative with backing from the Hobbs political machine and its mouthpiece.
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Mack Easley and
Don Hallam
Hobbs
Miles Denies Support to Any Candidate
John E. Miles in a telegram to the Lovington Leader denied aiding any candidates for state offices. He faces accusations of backing Lt. Gov. Joe Montoya for Congress and others, insisting he runs independently. Lea County politics show splits with Lake Frazier gaining visible support among labor, colored town, and veterans groups.
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John E. Miles
Lovington
Miles
Joe Montoya
Congress
Lea County
Lake Frazier
Frazier
Bill Daniel
Woodrow Easley
Hobbs
Miss Inez Dykstra Visits Elida With Friends
Miss Inez Dykstra spent last week in Elida visiting with friends and enjoying local sights and gatherings.
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Inez Dykstra
Elida
District Court awards in Lassiter and related cases
Judge George T. Harris opened the district court on June 1 and approved several compensation and divorce cases. Awards include 10,000 from Frances S. B. Stuart estate to W. W. Doran and wife, 304.55 to J. W. Thornton, 4,317.28 to Denzil Jeffreys, 3,500 to D. L. Mullican, and 3,002.65 to Ed Thornton. Norma June Lassiter divorce with $200 monthly until a 10,000 total is reached. Johnnie M. Jenkins granted default divorce and child support. Continuous judgments include 500 to Ralph Windom and 337.34 to Sacra Bros. along with interest and costs. Station: Hobbs and Lea County references appear throughout the record.
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George T. Harris
Frances S. B. Stuart
W. W. Doran
Hobbs
Charles K. Johnson
Lea County State Bank
J. W. Thornton
Custom Gin Co
Maryland Casualty Co
L. P. Parkers. Wright Construction Co
Employers Casualty Co
Plaintiff
Norma June Lassiter
Granville D. Lassiter
la Miradora
Johnnie M. Jenkins
Raymond R. Jenkins
Denzil Jeffreys
Lovington Co-Op Gin
Scyril Ruddell
United Engineers & Construction Liability
Sacra Bros
Lea Co
Ralph Windom
Herbert S. Staley
Maxine Staley
W. S. Carpenter
Ed Thornton
Custom Gun Co
Plintiff
Heavy Criminal Docket Faces More Hearings in Hobbs
In Hobbs Justice of Peace Tom Finns court a crowded docket looms with June 7 preliminary hearings. Defendants include Charles Inman charged with drunk driving with $1,000 bond. Steve Weightman charged with embezzlement with $1,300 bond. David Joe Stewart pled guilty to grand larceny with two to three years suspended. Lloyd Richman Jr. pled guilty to grand larceny with one to two years. Jay Pinkston pled guilty to forgery with two to three years, all but one year suspended. Robert Owens guilty to robbery with 3 to 4 years suspended except one year. Owens represented by D. D. Hallam. Catherine Ollison charged with assault with deadly weapon pled not guilty, out on $1,000 bond. L. George Schubert attorney. W. M. Morehead sentenced to one to two years, all suspended except 60 days. represented by H. C. Markley. Otis Joe Baxter pled guilty to breaking and entering Richards Motor Co. two to three years. Elmer Andrews pled not guilty to grand larceny with $1,000 bond. represented by Hallam. Henry Baleja pled guilty to issuing worthless checks with one to two years suspended. represented by A. M. Swarthout. Robin Roberson pled not guilty to first degree murder with $10,000 bond.
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Eugene Allen
D. B. Peters
D. D. Hallam
William Vaughan
Nea
Giraud
Ronald W. Hill
Vaughan
Jesse Bailey
A. M. Swarthout
Lovington
Williams Richard
Man Tannihill
Robin Robinson
G. T. Hanners
Carl Denson
Atlantic Pipeline
Denson
Brand and Cowan
Hervey
Dow and Hinkle
Roswell
G. T. Gothard
Grohrliger
King
A. D. Williams
Neal and
Girand
Henry Reed
Lynn Brown
Heidel and
Swarthout
Howard C. Snodgrass
Employees Casualty Co
Williams and Johnson and Neal
Otas A
Justice of Peace
Tom Finn
Hobbs
Charles Inman
Steve S. Weightman
David Joe Stewart
Lloyd C. Richman, Jr
Jay W. Pinkston
Robert Owens
Willie Ross
Ross
Owens
Catherine Ollison
L. George Schubert
W. M. Morehead
H. C. Markley
Levngton
Otis Joe Baxter
Richards Motor Co
Elmer Andrews
Henry Baleja
Robin Roberson
Tulsa man to fill Amerada post in Lovington
Thomas Southgate of Tulsa Oklahoma arrived in Lovington on Thursday to serve three weeks as acting party chief replacing Paul Jeffers while Jeffers takes a vacation.
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Thomas Southgate
Tulsa
Okla
Lovington
Paul Jeffers
Amerada
Jeffers
Clubs Disband For Summer Seasonal Breaks Noted
Several local clubs suspend activity for the summer including the 1927 Bridge Club Thursday Night Bridge Club Odette Bridge Club Camera Club and the Lion's Auxiliary. The WSCS Methodist Church will meet monthly on the first Monday at 10 30 with lunch at noon and dismissal at 3 in the church basement.
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Odette
Camera Club
Lion’s Auxiliary
WSCS
Methodist Church
Fashion Shop Assistants Support Mrs Berkshire and Miss Bevin
Mrs A J Berkshire assisted in the fashion shop last week while Miss Evelyn Bevin attended market in Dallas.
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A. J. Berkshire
Evelyn Bevin
Market
Dallas
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Ousted Eager
M. F. Cunningham
Swarth
Lov
Ington
Elmo Jones
Girard
W. C. Swiger
York and Schubert
Liew E. Pugh
Ira G. Dunlap
Williams and Johnson
J. R. Bridges
Lion's
F. O. Schroeder
Lion
Chad Wiley
Mrs. Chambers
Enid
Lions Election Party
Cooking Authority
Men's Bible Group
Medical Auxiliary
Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Mavericks’ Dance Club
Bullbarn
Chas O. Trimble
E. M
Mood) Smith
Northwest Fire Ins. Co
J. M. Kinkead
Billie Rash
W. F. Rash
J D. Perkins
J. W. Findley
Lucy Thompson
Geo. L. Thompson
Lloyd Soleman
F. N. Burns
D. W. Keale
H. S. Dunnaway
George O. Wilson
Mary O. Wilson
Carl B. Morrow
B. C. Garrison
Deward Hext
Zephyr Corp
Geo. M. Adkerson, Jr
B. C
W. H. 'Woozie’ Wilder
Miss Eva Tatum
Lassiter
Sacra Bros of
F. &. Heidel
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