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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1955
Page
1
Carlsbad hosts on March 26 nearly 1,500 junior and senior high instrumental students for the Southeastern New Mexico District Music Festival. Bands from Tatum Lovington Jal Eunice and Hobbs attend along with soloists and piano performers in the high school auditorium.
The Morton Mississippi mayor reported a young girl and her husband left beer for Lovington last week and had not been heard from. Sheriff McAdoo sent Deputy James Robinson to investigate and he said they likely left Lovington and may have the letter now.
Mary Payne records indicate over 4000 dollars collected so far this year for the Chamber of Commerce dues. The secretary says the funds exceed last year’s operating total and members receiving reminders will be contacted as collection efforts begin.
State Patrolman Otis Haley dismantled four One Ball Race Horse machines in Lovington this week. He described them as gambling devices using a 5 cent play and escalating odds. Machines were moved from Pala Mar Cafe and local bars and were flown in by a San Antonio gambling syndicate. Floyd Diebel assisted by removing the units as a service man.
Funeral services are held in Bovina Texas for Arvel K. Glover of Tatum who died February 24 1955. He was born May 31 1904 at Goldwaitte Texas and died in a Lubbock hospital. Survivors include his widow nine children his mother three sisters and two brothers. He was a retired railroad worker.
Pope Pius intends to receive Rome's seven preachers in a special annual audience next Thursday. He is preparing a message likely to be distributed in the Vatican Consistorial Hall. A Vatican source believes the Pope will not read the full text aloud but will brief the preachers.
Hobbs VFW Auxiliary met at 10 a m and prepared scuffs to be sent to Fort Bayard Hospital. Members Juanitta Turner Deloris Dobins Dale Orr Dorothy Young Mona Rae Debusk Eva Nell Collins Beulah Martin Eleanor Teague worked, and a covered dish lunch was served before sewing in the afternoon.
Dr J Paul Leonard president of San Francisco State College told a convention that by 1970 about 13 600 000 Americans may be in college with 3 400 000 pursuing degrees. He cited current enrollment at 2 250 000 and predicted rapid growth in higher education nationwide.
Lovington Fire Department extinguished a grass fire Friday morning in the vicinity of 702 West Madison. No injuries reported, cause under investigation.
Funeral services for Mrs Stella Grace Wildman were held at Smith Yarbro Chapel Lovington with Hugh Harris officiating. Born March 2 1891 she died March 3 1955 in Denver City after a short illness. Survived by husband A L Wildman three daughters two sons and eight grandchildren. The family requested funds to the Heart Fund in lieu of flowers.
Funeral services were held in Brownfield on February 22 for Mrs. Money Price age 54. She was mother to Bill Price of Lovington and Buell of Truth or Consequences New Mexico, formerly of Lovington, and died suddenly after a heart attack. Bill and Buell attended with their families.
Lovington town officials will hold a regular meeting March 8 to review a reported bank balance of 11 678 94 and a month receipts total of 12 689 45 with disbursements of 12 813 58. The report itemizes receipts from taxes licenses permits and fines and disbursements across multiple departments.
Three Hobbs Brownies Janet Stokes Dorothy Carlton and Barbara Buford presented the Leader Publisher with a box of Girl Scout cookies saying they wanted to give them to you. The publisher hopes readers join Girl Scout Week by buying cookies this week. Mrs. Robert Carlton is the Leader.
J B Tidwell doing business as Tidwell Motor of Hobbs sues to collect 513.91 alleged owed. Marion Joyce Teague appeals a decision on water rights from John H Bliss, state engineer. Virginia A Ainsworth seeks divorce from Jack Lee Ainsworth.
Sheriff Jewell McAdoo has a commitment order for Carl Brooks of Hobbs after his petition for rehearing of a Supreme Court decision was denied. Brooks upheld a district court verdict sentencing him to 25 to 35 years in the state penitentiary for second degree murder connected to a 1952 killing at the Morrice Club in Hobbs. He was captured in Hobbs Friday at noon and has been free on a $10 000 bond signed by J. T. Sayers and Ed Burke. Brooks married during the year since sentencing.
Warren Petroleum Co. employee Ray Danaby crushed his hand on Friday afternoon, resulting in the amputation of one finger. He was taken to Lovington Clinic and later returned home to Lovington.
The NAACP schedules a Sunday meeting for March 6 1955 at 3 p m at 916 East Roxana Hobbs to discuss civil rights matters and organize local efforts.
Lovington Wildcats were defeated by Carlsbad Cavemen 86 to 51 in the district tournament. Cavemen built early lead and maintained control throughout the game, sending Lovington to a decisive loss.
Curtis Stachan of Lovington was injured Friday night while working for Cactus Drilling Co in the Hagerman field. He was struck in the back by tongs, rushed by ambulance to Lea County Hospital, and is reported resting well.
Lovington fire fighters were summoned to extinguish a hay stack at the E. C. Lackey farm after it ignited from combustion. They also handled a grass fire at 502 West Jackson.
Town records show three fines this week for drunkenness. Kenneth Tran tham pays $10. James Baden receives 30 days in jail. James Dietz pays a $15 fine.
The American Red Cross house to house drive will be held in Hobbs Tuesday March 8 from 7 to 8 p.m. Women volunteers lead, with captains per block and workers. Dues of one dollar or more earn a membership card, funds to be turned in at the Chamber of Commerce. For info call Hobbs residents listed.
Hobbs County Commissioner J. R. Wycoff says the County Agent's office may move to the County Fair Building to better serve farmers and ranchers and reduce vandalism. He cites the building's upkeep and growing demand for courthouse space as factors guiding the decision.
Police in Hobbs report a bike left on a yard and another bicycle stolen. An attempt to link the cases failed as officers pursued a band or individual seen with a pistol. Horses were reported running loose around town.
Melvin Ray Green two weeks old, son of Mr and Mrs Hildridge Green of Tatum, buried at Lovington Cemetery. Irvy Booth of the Church of Christ officiated at 10 a.m. graveside rites.
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Marie Carrasco 607 South Houston Hobbs buried Saturday afternoon at Prairie Haven Hobbs. The baby born March 4 died March 5 at Lea County Hospital survived by two brothers Johnnie Ray and Gary Lynn. services officiated by Father Fabian Keenan.
United States and Nationalist China weigh a joint military command for Formosa to deter Red aggression. Admiral Carney says no firm decision on increased aid, and talks remain unfinished after high level discussions. Secretary Dulles to report on Southeast Asia Treaty Conference.
The letter claims R L Pinkie Jones pressured the judging panel for a Mrs Lovington publisher contest, insisting fairness by favoring the stronger sex. It says the author yielded a judging spot only after promises of impartiality, warning that consequences await after the contest ends.
Sheriff officials reported 25 to 35 cattle roaming a road north of Tatum on Thursday. The owner was notified and the herd returned to pasture shortly after.
Thomas Sherman of Calcasieu Parish Louisiana amends suit in Loving ton District Court to rescind the 90 000 Lovington Press sale from Franklin D Schroeder alleging false claims of sole ownership accounts receivable value a negotiable note Beal mortgage and lease consent. He paid 600 down and cites unrecorded partnership with Weldon Owens and misrepresented annual gross volume.
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