This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1956
Page
2
The Lovington Leader notes subscription options in Lea County and outside, listing durations with issue counts and prices. Terms show one year in Lea County with 156 issues, six months in Lea County with 78 issues, and shorter periods, plus free months in Lea County and outside Lea County. Prices listed include $2.50, $1.50, and $4.54.
A children friendly, era tone urging families to plant a tree for every member. It highlights long term pride, shade, fruit or flowers, and education as trees mature and grow. The piece stresses choosing desirable species and the property value boost. Holt era guidance.
Julius Mayer warns government large-scale competition in farming risks squeezing private firms. He argues farmers and grain traders rely more on government storage and subsidies, while processors lack hedging in a distorted market. Earl L. Butz echoes concern at an Indiana meeting about private enterprise endangered by government actions.
The National Arborists Association urges biannual tree checks to prevent insect or disease damage. Inspect trunk health, scars, fungus at base, branch alignment, foliage color and leaf health. Look for yellowing between veins or dead tips, holes or webbed leaf damage, and consider dormant and foliar sprays as needed.
In New Haven Connecticut thieves threw a brick through a liquor store window and fled with five bottles full of colored water.
Wayne Michigan date unknown United Press reports designer Charles Atwood of Umstrut Corp describes a movable modular school system built from bolted channel frames. The Hoover Elementary four room pilot in Wayne reduced half-day load and proved fast to assemble May require one worker with optional plumbing and electrical work by specialists.
The National Arborist Association urges including tree upkeep in home improvement plans. An annual tree expert inspection, pruning, disease prevention, periodic spraying, and proper fertilization protect trees and raise resale value. Planting trees also adds summer shade and value.
Mexico City plans a tough new traffic drive led by Gen. Antonio Gomez Velasco. Offenders will face jail rather than fines as authorities target speeding failing to stop for pedestrians and signal violations. The crackdown aims to cut some 4000 yearly accidents and curb bus and taxi reckless driving.
The $7.7 million Lambert-St. Louis Municipal Airport terminal will dedicate on March 10 and open to travelers, featuring a vaulted copper roof, vast glass walls, a nursery, an amusement room, art touches, and a three-level layout designed for future expansion and quick traveler movement.
The quote from Dwight D. Eisenhower proclaims that the free individual’s energy drives dynamic change in human affairs. It reflects his view on personal liberty fueling progress and societal development.
In Manchester Connecticut Fred A Verplanck collected 4337 dollars from a 16000 to one life policy issued in 1901. The 2500 dollar policy paid up in 1921 and would have gone to his estate if he died before 96. Verplanck outlived the mortality table and collected the payout on his 96th birthday with interest and dividends.
Mary Baker Eddy advocates breaking cliques and judging worth by wisdom to gain truer views of humanity. Her call challenges social hierarchies and suggests honesty as a path to clearer understanding of people.
The feature highlights the Junior Red Cross reach 21 million strong across nearly 74,000 schools. It details Indianapolis programs, youths making toys for tornado and flood victims, crafting rhythm instruments for rehab, and packing 42,000 gift boxes to 65 nations for overseas relief.
In Nebraska, J W Bryant keeps living in a sod house erected at least 85 years ago. The soddy, now roofed with a modern type, remains durable and surprisingly comfortable. Mrs Bryant notes summer cooling but winter warmth is limited by loose window and door frames despite no major repairs.
Lovington notes show district tournament success with Hobbs and Carlsbad taking top honors. Student Council members including Leslie Gillett elected District Treasurer for 1956 57 and junior high council making a strong showing.
Falls Street workers uncovered a 100-year-old tombstone six feet underground against a shoe store brick wall. The engraved stone reads To the beloved memory of Margaret wife of Redmond Burke who died Aug 16 1885. City records show no cemetery there in 1855 and library notes lack any Burke entry in 1885 census reports.
Rita Perna, a fashion coordinator for a mail order firm, reports regional style preferences. Eastern women favor charcoal outfits while westerners choose brighter colors and Bermuda shorts compete with pedal pushers. Coats vary by winter severity. mining towns lean darker, Florida favors splashy prints. She notes many women wear size 16 and the tallest live in Minnesota.
A manufacturer demonstrated automatic window control at the National Association of Home Builders convention. The system uses a push-button to raise and lower house windows, reflecting auto makers' influence on home design.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.