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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1951
Page
4
The Grapevine column urges Melvin C Neal of Hobbs to enter the governor race and stay in the legislature. Mechem campaign notes are discussed along with Roosevelt County views and Santa Fe reactions to the gubernatorial contest. The piece hints at Democratic primary infighting and delegate influence in selecting candidates.
Per word pricing announced for display advertisements with a minimum 25 cent charge and consecutive insertion at two cents per word. The notice specifies one classified line rate of S00 per inch.
Campbells Alfalfa Farm offers fine leafy alfalfa hay for sale. Located 9 miles east on Denver City Highway and 3 miles north. Box 511. 6-12-3tc.
Mrs. Bill Fleming hosted a Friday afternoon meeting of the Farmerette Extension Club at her home. The group held a business session followed by social time with candy and cold drinks. Attending were Mrs. L. B. Gill, Henry Harada, Ernest Mahan, Joe Price, J. E. Speegle, Inas Tatum, R. F. Goodrich, J. D. Tatum, and Miss Maxine Pymatt.
Lea County 4 H leaders Mrs Cecil Lee Lovington Mrs John Dutton Monument Renie Coleman Knowles Betty Jane Hebison Crossroads attended the Sixth Annual Leaders Short Course at State College New Mexico June 5 to 9. They engaged in section conferences on freezing foods nutritious diet canning tomatoes sewing woodcraft braiding swine crops. Recreation meetings were held nightly. Lea County Council of Women Extension Club sponsored the leaders with county agents L Maxine Peyeatt Frank K Walker and Lloyd E Cavasos assisting.
Petty forfeited the second game Tuesday night to Maljamar as only five Petty players reported. Maljamar appeared ready to play and benefited from the short roster.
Nowell drug scored 27 points to 5 as Nowell team defeated Petty on Thursday night. Score sheets were unavailable and no further game details are provided.
Billy E Steadham son of Mr and Mrs H F Steadham of Box 516 Eunice New Mexico is serving as a fireman apprentice in the United States Navy.
Dessie Sawyer gave a dance Saturday night to benefit the Democratic party and reports say she plans to name one of her oil wells Democrat and direct its proceeds to the party’s depleted funds in New Mexico.
Mrs. Bob Ward collecting funds says residents give generously and she will report totals on Tuesday. Collectors were told to contact common people. those not contacted may be in an uncommon group. Col Easley announces he is seeking re election and is content.
Dr. Alice Sowers a University of Oklahoma professor and Family Life Institute director will speak at the New Mexico Association of Home Extension Clubs annual meeting in Portales June 18 20. She has chaired the National Parent Teachers Association and written widely on family life. About 400 delegates from New Mexico counties are expected.
Circus party sweets with snowy coconut ruff and marshmallow clown faces. Then a home made chocolate ice cream recipe with milk cream gelatin and vanilla, churned and frozen for a quart.
Mrs. M. C. Scott hosted Friday afternoon bridge for two tables. After play, strawberry sundaes and cookies with iced tea were served. Attendees included Logan Beal Mary Lou Welch Vernon Clardy Frank Allman Beck Townsend Weldon Cox and Frank Allman. Beal won high score with Allman second.
Mr and Mrs Otis Gainer spent the weekend in Clovis visiting friends and relatives.
Mrs Tommie Miller and her daughter are in California enjoying a two week vacation. The trip highlights leisure visits and regional sightseeing during their brief holiday.
Corporal Loyd C. Green Jr. reports back to Briggs Air Force Base in El Paso following a 15 day furlough spent with his parents.
Mr and Mrs Lee Gregg and son Dennis are spending several days in Abilene visiting Mr and Mrs C V Harris. Mr and Mrs Charlie Spears of Prairieview spent Sunday with Mrs Gussie Groves. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Little were also visiting in the Groves home.
Mr and Mrs Howard Cross, once residents of the town, paid a weekend visit to Lovington, returning to share memories with local friends and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Carrie Anson visited friends in Kermit over the weekend. Mrs. Mary Payne left Sunday for Denver where her son plans to enter the hospital there to serve his internship.
A Thursday night game ended in a forfeit by McDonald to Magnolia Seis mic, giving Magnolia a 7 to 0 win as per rules. C E Hill Burn, a cotton ginner, covered right field with solid effort. Hillburn tallied two hits amid lively exchanges.
West Berlin faces a rising birth rate era under Hitler's promises with 25,000 graduates this year. American taxpayers fund relief as officials warn unemployment could soar past 28,000 youths after graduation and raise juvenile delinquency concerns.
Elfego George Baca a 19 year old 4 H club member from Belen will be New Mexico s first International Farm Youth Exchange delegate He sails from New York this month to Brazil to live and work on farms until October He is one of 55 IFYE delegates this year and leads a local 4 H club he organized as part of the program s fourth year designed to foster international understanding.
Mrs Archie Nowell and Mrs Jack Jackson spent Thursday in Roswell. The pair were seen touring local sights and visiting friends during their stay.
Mr and Mrs Bernie Vincenti marked their first wedding anniversary with a weekend trip to their home in Lubbock Texas They spent the weekend there with family and friends in attendance
The Roundup Club will host a dance Saturday night at the Bull Barn with Turner's orchestra supplying the music. Hosts are Mr. and Mrs. G T Hanners and Mr. and Mrs. Dow Wood.
County Agent J I Perkins reports strong interest in mesquite eradication demonstrations held June 13 and 14 at Tatum and Eunice. The A D Jones ranch north of Tatum sprayed 12 1 2 acres, and at the George Sim ranch in Eunice 25 acres were sprayed. Farmers pay chemical costs. the County Agent office provides the labor. Additional demonstrations will be announced. Jerry Coffman of Hobbs attended the second annual clothing workshop at Eastern New Mexico University campus June 4 to 8.
Mr and Mrs Jacques Dailey and their daughter depart Saturday for a two week trip visiting Rochester Minnesota Mrs Dailey serves as the Lovington Leader womens editor while away the family will be traveling and staying in Rochester for the vacation period
Miss Alice Krawford spent Sunday in Hobbs with her parents for a family visit.
Mrs F W Hall and her children spent the weekend in Snyder visiting friends and relatives.
Tommy Black is visiting Gatesville Texas with relatives during a family trip. Local observers note the visit as a casual gathering in the city with family members present.
Aunt Sally Slaughter has returned to her home in Carlsbad after visiting friends here.
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