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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1952
Page
4
Hobby's Service Station advertises Humble gasoline and products in Lovington. The new station, opened last fall, operates around the clock with full service. Owner L. H. Ogilby invites motorists to visit, noting road service, flat fixes, washing and greasing, and even softball ball games near the station.
In the opener Ne well Drug beat Pill Rollers 7 to 4 as Blackman homered twice marking the season’s first two-homer game. Nowell and Petty each had eight hits. Burson and Stone pitched for their teams amid a string of hard luck for the Pill Rollers who drop another close contest.
The Lions defeated Ranchers Supply 7-5 as Reynolds hit a home run and led the offense. Household Supply earlier beat Nowell Drug 4-2 with G Schröder and D Schröder contributing in the field, while F Phillips caught and J Davis pitched for Ranchers.
The article explains price factors and origins of binoculars, compares coated versus uncoated lenses, center versus individual focus, and cautions against overvaluing the highest power. It recommends common outdoor models like 7X35 and 7X50, noting 7X50 is best for dim light.
A drafted friend writes that the army offered a commission but he declined it. He jokes his poor shooting led him to prefer a straight salary. Soprano and pianist exchange quips about voice and keys, while the note credits the Bill of Rights for security.
Santa Fe florist Frank C. Dressman sues rival Florence May and John M. Stuppy claiming a telephone directory listing misleads customers and steals trade. He seeks 30000 dollars in damages, noting he sold the business to May and Stuppy last August and that the listing directs inquiries to Dressman Flowers. The suit alleges the defendants built a favorable reputation for the business.
Tuesday night June 2 Ranchers face Nowell Drug Maljamar meets Household. Thursday June 26 Lions play Household Petty meets Ranchers. Friday June 27 Baptist battles Maljamar Nowell faces Magnolia. Monday June 2 Lions clash Magnolia Household plays Ranchers.
Mrs. J. S. Eaves and Jessie Rose Eaves returned from an extended visit in Grants New Mexico. Johnny drove them down and they left Friday. Rev ared Mrs. A. L. Faw of Ellovington on Sunday. She visited Miss Frances Harp a local school teacher recently in Ruidosa. Mrs. W. T. Miles and Mrs. Joe Ella Robinson left for Santa Fe on Monday on official business.
The Lovington Lions celebrate Jake Hill after a clutch double in the seventh inning last Thursday scoring Tracy. Hill now has two hits this season and has silenced earlier doubts about his hitting.
Magnolia defeated Maljamar 7 to 1 in the first game of the evening. Maljamar catcher McMurray pitched, Cannon also pitched. Magnolia pitcher Cochran and catcher T Crow starred. Thursday notes Albert Fairweather couple spent weekend in Ruidosa.
In a Friday night mapcap, Household Supply defeats Baptist 3 to 0. Wayne Camp hit a solo homer for Household, the only run they needed as G. Schroeder pitched and his brother D. Schroeder backed him. Baptist managed four hits and left runners stranded.
Magnolia defeated Petty 7 to 4 Tuesday night with J Crow catching for Magnolia and Cochran pitching. Stone pitched for Petty while Benson acted as catcher.
Mrs. Mary Hooper with Pete and Guy Hooper left Friday for Los Angeles to visit Mrs. Maude Fleetwood and Syl Hooper.
Hobbs Upholstery offers custom made draperies slip covers and bedspreads at 113 S Shipp Hobbs New Mexico. Local ad highlights tailored fabrics and home décor solutions for window dressings and bedding.
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