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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1954
Page
5
Poultry experts urge debeaking to curb feather pulling and egg-eating as cannibalism rises when birds crowd and idle. Methods vary from small flock clipping with shears to electric debeakers for larger flocks, with cauterizing to stop further pecking and no major impact on egg production.
Irene Castle 60, famed WWI era dancer, says the world is getting rougher for dogs and other animals despite progress. She fights rabies measures in Chicago, bet $5,000 she won t die if bitten, and leads Orphans of the Storm in Deerfield aiding thousands of dogs a year.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Pharis of Jal were in Hobbs Saturday on business.
Myra Ann Smith recounts her life from birth in Boise City Oklahoma to growing up in Chama New Mexico. She details family, early work, school achievements, and leadership roles including editor, 4-H president, band president, valedictorian and Homecoming Queen. She reflects on how work shaped character and plans after high school.
A student recalls receiving the New Mexico Association of Home Extension Clubs scholarship and pursuing a Home Economics major at Highlands University with minors in biology and secondary education. She details leadership roles in local and state clubs, aims to teach after graduation, and hopes to inspire others to seek education despite financial barriers.
June Cabot, home arts consultant for Lbbey Qwens Ford, proposes creating a single large picture window by placing a plate glass mirror between two windows. Add a picture window cornice and dress the space with curtains to unify the look.
Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Williams move from Lovington to Seminole, settling in a new home after their relocation.
Hobbs hosts a wrestling card led by Orv Carlson of Montana meeting The Mask from Pretoria in a two fall best of three or hour long main event. The Mask wears a hood and returns after a long absence. Ray Stevens from Columbus, Don Bruno of Brooklyn, Bill Brooks of El Paso, and Salvador Flores of Tampico debut in supporting bouts.
Troy E Collier of Vernon Texas a business visitor in Lovington last week owns farmland in Lea County and is a former resident.
VA announced that more than 450 million of term National Service Life Insurance was converted to permanent plans in 1953. Over 6 million World War NSLI policies in force include more than 2 million on permanent plans. Only the five year nonconvertible term policy for Korean War veterans cannot be converted.
Lovington junior Charles Mitchell of Highlands University received an athletic letter at Honors Day for lettering in Track. The ceremony recognized 45 students across Highlands University.
Mrs Harper Ferguson moves from 115 East Madison to Elmore City Oklahoma. Mr F John Pylman Jr and son David relocate to Lincoln Nebraska where he will study this summer. Mr Pylman serves as band director for the local schools.
The Johnson Cup golf tournament at Hobbs Country Club runs June 15 to 18 featuring 125 entries from East New Mexico and West Texas. Buddy Branum leads Midland visiting team with Ray Ely as Hobbs captain. Tee time 1 pm, banquet 7 pm. entries close 2 pm with $10 fee and qual score.
Mrs Roberta L Emerson former Hobbs resident now based in Mineral Wells Texas has relocated to Albuquerque to live with her son John L Emerson She is described as an oldtimer from Les County.
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