F. S. Mauldin Dies In Auto Train Collision
A local man, F. S. Mauldin, died instantly in a morning auto train truck collision near Lovington. The train crew testified the crash was unavoidable. Mauldin, aged nearly 57, apparently did not see the train in time and swerved to miss it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FF. S. Mauldin
Lovington
Court House
G. J. Ankele
Hobbs
Texas New Mexico Railway Company
J. A. Ford
E. M. Dain
J A. Eldredge
C. F. Dickinson
Mauldin
Otis A. Haley
James Robinson
New Mexicans Invited to Deliver Taft Letter in Roswell
An invitation from Chaves County Taft Day Chairman Jess Corn urges southeastern New Mexicans to personally deliver letters to Senator Robert A. Taft during his Roswell stop on March 13. Letters should be addressed to Taft care of Corn, with details of the event and candidate races in Lea and Eddy counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Jess Corn
Chaves County
Mr. Corn
New Mexico
Robert A. Taft
Jess W. Corn
Taft Committee
Route 1
Box 249
Roswell
N. Mex
Three New Store Buildings Are Planned Here
T. O. Reed and James Hobbs plan three one story buildings between Right Service and the Dick Schenck building in Lovington. The pair say rentals are not yet contracted and praise others investing to expand the town and welcome new businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. O. Reed
James Hobbs
Right Service
Dick Schenck
Mr. Reed
Lovington
WANTED Vigaro spreaders borrowed from Ranchers Supply
Ranchers Supply seeks return of several Vigaro spreaders loaned out. Borrowers who have the spreaders are asked to return them at once to the store.
Jake Hill Speaker at Lions Club
Jake Hill the new chamber of Commerce manager was principal speaker at the Lions Club meeting. He discussed the chamber's ties with other town clubs, its aims and duties, with Rev Ray Ross and Arnold Heidt as other guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Hill
Chamber of Commerce
The
Lion’s
Hill
Ray Ross
Methodist Church
Arnold Heidt
Petty Geophysical Office
Lea County voters urged to support E H Byers for Treasurer post
A candidate letters Lea County voters announcing candidacy for Treasurer and Tax Collector in the Democratic Primary on May 6 1952. E H Byers notes past service in this office and appeals for investigation and support citing experience and efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lea County
Families relocate to Bowie Arizona for farm life
Lindsey Cohorn and D E Taylor and families plan to move to Bowie Arizona after selling equipment in Lovington where they have lived for several years. Both families have bought farms there and will relocate soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsey Cohorn
D. E. Taylor
Bowie
Arizona
Lovington
Soil Conservation Signup Extended to March 31
PMA administrative officer L C Green announces a one month extension for soil conservation program enrollment. The deadline moves from February 29 to March 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Green
PMA
Ballot order to be drawn by lot for multi candidate races
County Clerk Eva Tatum received a call from Attorney General Joe Martinez stating that when more than one candidate from the same party files for an office their ballot positions shall be drawn by lot. Tatum said plans are not drawn yet but will notify candidates to be present for the drawing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Tatum
Joe Martinez
Miss Tatum
Trimble Returns Homer C Kelly To County Policy
Homer C Kelley, 30, of Tatum, who pled guilty to statutory rape in December 1949, is re ar rested on leaving the state penitentiary on a writ of habeas corpus. Sheriff Trimble and Judge Marris sign the warrant charging statutory rape with a $15000 bond. If bond fails, Kelley faces remand to Lea county until a new trial date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer C. Kelley
Tatum
State Penitentiary
Charlie Trimble
Kelley
George T. Marris
Lea County
Taft to Speak in Roswell March 13
Senator Taft will address the public in Roswell on Thursday March 13 from 12 noon to 1 pm at the Chaves County Court House steps. A police guard will escort him from the Municipal Airport and a public address system will broadcast his remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess W. Corn
Taft
Roswell
Tommy Thompson
Chaves County Court House
Court House
Taft Too Aswell
el Paso
Carlsbad
Artesia
el Paso-Roswell
Nationals Re Contracted To Aid Farmers In May Deadline
The Lea County Farm Bureau completed a two day effort to re contract Mexican Nationals within a May 11 deadline. This action aims to help farmers plant and start crops, with Nationals contracted to operate through harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lea County Farm Bureau
Local Nimrods Get Lesson in Old Mexico
Bill Green and Raymond Payton traveled to Old Mexico mainly to fish. At the border a gunman offered to drive them after a collision with another car, injuring their vehicle and costing them 125 dollars in repairs. They were jailed 18 hours for driving without permits, denied soups, and forced to rely on bean soup. They pooled 150 dollars, then officials let them go after keeping their money and travel fare. The incident prompts distrust of border officials and a warning to carry entry papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Green
Raymond Payton
Old
Mexico
Five Inducted By Army From Lea County
Lea County Draft board schedules March inductions with five locals on March 3 Jesse Combs Hobbs James Delmart Harman Hobbs Lawrence Crawford Hobbs Ernest McCommas Hobbs and Jerry Cherry Homes Oil Center Combs and Homes enter Marines A group leaves March 11 for physicals transfers depart March 25 for induction March 26 for El Paso physicals and March 31 induction nine more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lea County
Army
Marines
Jesse Combs
Hobs
James Delmart Harman
Hobbs
Lawrence Crawford
Ernest McCommas
Jerry Cherry Homes
Oil Center
Combs
Homes
States
el Paso
Adn
Deferred Sentences For Two In Theft Of Drilling Bits
Billy Joe Rumble of Seminole Texas and Carroll Marcus of this city received deferred sentences Thursday from Judge George T. Harris in district court. They faced charges in connection with the theft of drilling bits from Republic Exploration last June. The yearlong deferment allows their liberty now, with final disposition to be decided on conduct during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Joe Rumble
Seminole
Texas
Carroll Marcus
George T. Harris
Republic Exploration
Baptists Start Spring Revival At Lovington
The First Baptist Church of Lovington opens its spring revival on March 7 with Rev. Chester Watt as pastor leading services. Local singer John Jolly will lead singing and Ted Boya will assist at the piano.
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First Baptist Church of
Lovington
Chester Watt
John Jolly
Ted Boya
Dean Cole to speak at Lovington Wildcats banquet
Dean Cole of Eastern New Mexico University will be the principal speaker at the Lovington high school banquet March 14 at 6 30 in the high school library. The event includes a dance at the Youth Center with music by the New Mexico Military Institute orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington
Dean Cole
The
Astern New Mexico University
New Mexico Military Institute Orchestra
Purge of Lea County Voter Rolls Ordered
Judge Tom Finn of Hobbs will oversee a purge of Lea County voter registrations on March 17. The law requires removing individuals who have failed to vote in the last two general elections from the rolls. Community members from each area are invited to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lea County
Tom Finn
Hobbs
Divorce Suits Dominate District Court Docket
The Lovington district court docket lists multiple divorce suits filed including J C Morgan versus Francis Marie Morgan Mary J Williams versus Fred Williams Jack N Mathews versus Mossile Mathews Eula Knighton versus Ira Knighton Opal L Perry versus Crawford Perry Mary Helen Rushmore versus Jerry Rushmore Margaret E Frost versus Edmond Frost Betty Roberta Stanfield versus George L Standfield R L Griffin versus Ruby Lee Griffin Johnnie Mae Watson versus Robin W Wilson. The docket notes the last filing and that Wm M Beauchamp began a new docket on March 1.
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Lovington
J. C. Morgan
Francis Marie Morgan
Mary J. Williams
Fred B. Wiliams
Jack N. Mathews
Mossile Mathews
Eula Knighton
Ira L. Knighton
Opal L. Perry
Crawford Perry
Mary Helen Rushmore
Jerry Rushmore
Margaret E. Frost
Edmond F. Frost
Betty Roberta Stanfiled
George L. Standfield
R. L. Griffin
Ruby Lee Griffin
Johnnie Mae Watson
Robin W. Wslson
Wm. M Beauchamp
Candidates Meet Filing Deadline In Precinct Races
The article notes growing interest in precinct offices with several incumbents facing opposition for the first time. Justice of the Peace Faugh Bowden of Eunice faces A. L. Faw and James R. Terrell. Constable races feature L. W. Blackie Bartlett in Eunice and N. L. Moon Mullins against Archie Crooner in Hobbs. Other incumbents remain unopposed, including Justice of the Peace John W. Green in Lovington and Constable H. E. Carr in Lovington.
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Justice of Peace
Faugh Bowden
Eunice
Frank Wyckoff
Tatum
Clyde Leavell
Jal
Claud R. Crossley Mallamar
Tom Finn
Robert L. Bensing
Hobbs
John W. Green
Lovington
Green
J. C. Griffin
Don Woodward
Woodwards Paint Co
N. L
Moon” Mullins
Archie Crooner
Five Buildings On Square To Cost 79000
A new west side complex on the square includes a variety store by John Catchings for 15000 and a second building by Peck Morgan of City Drug also 15000. Mrs Ellen Hobbs advances a 17500 north side building while J L Reed adds two adjacent structures totaling 31500. All three sides use concrete tile and brick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Catchings
Voters Registration Closes April 7 in Lea County
Lea County residents must register by April 7 or update their residence. On April 6 and 7 the registration books will be at precincts for at home registration. Locations include E. J. Fox Real Estate in Lovington, County Clerk in Hobbs, Judge Tom Finn, Melvin C. Neal, Judge Faugh Bowden in Eunice, and Judge Clyde Leaveall in Jal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lea County
Lovington
Tatum
E. J. Fox
Hobbs
Tom Finn
Melvin C. Neal
Eunice
Faugh Bowden
Jal
Clyde Leaveall
Steel Arrives for Lea County Fair Building
The long awaited steel for the Lea County Fair building has arrived and contractor Lawrence Rice is pushing to complete the work. Officials expect finishing within about 60 days if weather permits. John Campbell, Fair Building Committee chair, notes grounds will be landscaped with shrubs and grass to greet visitors this fall. Water will come from the City Water Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Rice
John Campbell
Fair Building Committee
Labor Bureau Run by W. W. Carter Aids Lovington Workers
The employment bureau operates free of charge from the City Pool Hall in Lovington. Workers relax in chairs with radio and refreshments while waiting for jobs. Employers visit to quickly hire help, including oil field and farm workers, with Mr. Carter promising prompt placement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Carter
Lovington
City Pool Hall
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Little Texas
Arthur R. Kelly
Ray L. Tatum
Alex Woodell
Bob Cottrell
Harvey C. Markley
Trimble
Ernest Gilman
Gilman
Jewell McAdoo
Joe Black
Lea
Eddy Counties
Eddy County
Jack Danglade
North End
Mack Easley
Danglade
Portage
Leroy Wise
Wise
Velma Petroleum Co
Roy S. Davis
Davis
Donald D. Hallam
Jack Underwood
Cottrell
Underwood
George Blocker
T. E
Turk) Hinman
Hinman
Leroy Hinman
Naomi Hogue
Blocker
Ang Jal
Hack Ward
Ben Paquette
Hiram Frederick
Carl Devon
Dewey Gann
Denson
Gann
Lions Club
E. H.byers
Ariz
Flash
Robin
Monitor and Merrimac Battle
California
U.S. Navy
Hitler
Austria
Paine
Lovington Credit Bureau
G. Neville Arnold
Homer C. Kelly
Albuquerque
Bowden
A. L. Faw
James R. Terrell
L. W
H. E. Carr
Court House Square
Labor Bureau Place
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