Local Man Killed In Auto Train Truck Collision Verdict Unavoidable
A man named F. S. Mauldin was killed instantly when his car collided with a train and struck a truck near Lovington at about 7 30 am Monday. An inquest ruled the crash unavoidable with G J Ankele of Hobbs as the train engineer and C F Dickinson the truck driver describing evasive action before impact. Mauldin, about 57 and married, apparently did not see the train until close, and the engine dragged the wreckage about 500 feet. Police and the undersheriff investigated the scene.
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Lovington
Court House
G. J. Ankele
Hobbs
Texas New Mexico Railway Company
J. A. Ford
E. M. Cain
J A. Eldredge
C. F. Dickinson
Otis A. Haley
James Robinson
Kelly Aids Grand Old Party In Little Texas
Arthur R. Kelly Hobbs auditor aids the Republican party as the last candidate files for sheriff before 5 PM Friday March 7. Eva Tatum county clerk and Ray L. Tatum county assessor face no opponents amid threats from Eunice boss Alex Woodell. Harvey C. Markley awaits probate judge change as Charlie Trimble faces primary and general election contests with Democrats dismissive of GOP trouble.
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Kelly
Little
Texas
Arthur R. Kelly
Hobbs
Eva Tatum
Ray L. Tatum
Alex Woodell
Eunice
Bob Cottrell
Jorney
Harvey C. Markley
Charlie Trimble
Trimble
Ernest Gilman
Gilman
Jewell McAdoo
Lovington
Joe Black
New Mexicans Invited to Deliver Letters to Taft in Roswell
Chaves County Taft Day Committee chairman Jess Corn invites New Mexicans to personally deliver letters to Senator Robert A. Taft. Taft will receive them during a noon to 1 pm stop on Thursday March 13 on the Roswell courthouse steps. Letters should be addressed to Taft care of Corn Route 1 Box 249 Roswell N M.
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 Planned in Lovington
T. O. Reed and James Hobbs plan three one story buildings between Right Service and the Dick Schenk building. Reed notes they are not yet rented. The project reflects local investment and town progress in Lovington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. O. Reed
James Hobbs
Right Service
Dick Schenck
Mr. Reed
Lovington
Ranchers Supply Seeks Return of Loaned Vigaro Spreaders
Ranchers Supply reports several Vigaro spreaders loaned out to customers are not being returned. Authorities request anyone with a spreader to return it immediately to the business location.
Jake Hill Speaks on Chamber Role at Lions Club
Jake Hill the new chamber of commerce manager was principal speaker at the Lions Club meeting. He outlined the chamber’s aims and duties and discussed its relations with other town clubs. Rev Ray Ross and Arnold Heidt attended as guests.
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Jake Hill
Lea County voter notice announces candidate for treasurer and tax collector
A Lea County resident announces candidacy for Treasurer and Tax Collector in the Democratic Primary on May 6 1952. He emphasizes prior service in the role and asks voters to investigate his experience and efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lea County
Families Move to Bowie Arizona Farm Purchases
Lindsey Cohorn and D E Taylor along with their families will relocate to Bowie Arizona after selling their Lovington farm equipment. Both families have resided in Lovington for several years and are well known locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsey Cohorn
D. E. Taylor
Bowie
Arizona
Lovington
Soil Conservation Signups Extended Through March 31
PMA administrative officer L. C. Green says the soil conservation program signup deadline has been extended to March 31, moving from February 29. Farmers and landowners are urged to enroll before the new closing date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Green
PMA
Baptists Start Spring Revival At Lovington
The First Baptist Church of Lovington begins its spring revival on March 7 with Rev. Chester Watt leading services. Local singer John Jolly will direct the singing and Ted Boya will accompany on piano.
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First Baptist Church of
Lovington
Chester Watt
John Jolly
Ted Boya
Ballot position to be drawn by lot for multi candidate races
County Clerk Eva Tatum said a telephone from Attorney General Joe Martinez stated that when more than one candidate from the same party files for an office the ballot order will be drawn by lot. Tatum noted plans not yet drawn but candidates will be notified and must attend the drawing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Tatum
Joe Martinez
Miss Tatum
Trimble Recaptures Homer C. Kelley After Habeas Writ
Homer C. Kelley 30 of Tatum, jailed 70 to 99 years for 1949 statutory rape, was re arrested Saturday noon at the state penitentiary gate on a habeas corpus writ. Sheriff Trimble and District Judge Harris issued a warrant charging statutory rape with bond set at 15000. Kelley faces Lea county detention until a new trial date is set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer C. Kelley
Tatum
State Penitentiary
Charlie Trimble
Kelley
George T. Harris
Lea County
Taft to Speak in Roswell on March 13
Senator Taft will visit Roswell on Thursday March 13 to address the public from 12 noon to 1 pm. A police guard will meet his plane at the Municipal Airport and escort him to the Chaves County Court House for a speech on the steps or indoors if weather forbids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess W. Corn
Taft
Roswell
Tommy Thompson
Chaves County Court House
Court House
aRswell
el Paso
Carlsbad
Artesia
Nationals Re Contracted To Aid Farmers In May Deadline
The Lea County Farm Bureau completed a two day effort to re contract Mexican Nationals for a 90 day period. The deadline for this group is May 11, enabling farmers to plant and start crops. This extension allows Nationals to operate through harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lea County Farm Bureau
Local Nimrods Learn Border Lesson From Old Mexico
Bill Green and Raymond Payton, on a fishing trip to Old Mexico, were waved through the border then stopped at a customs station. A gunman offered to drive them, causing a wreck that cost $125 in repairs. They spent 18 hours jailed for lacking permits, endured poor jail fare, and paid about $150 total after officials blamed the crash on others. They warn others to carry entry papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Green
Raymond Payton
Old
Mexico
Five Lea County youths inducted into army and marines
Lea County Draft board schedules March inductions with five locals named Jesse Combs Hobbs James Harman Hobbs Lawrence Crawford Hobbs Ernest McCommas Hobbs and Jerry Cherry Homes Oil Center. A March 11 physical, March 25 state transfers, March 26 El Paso physicals, and March 31 induction are planned.
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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 in district court for theft of drilling bits from Republic Exploration last June. They may remain free for one year, after which the court will decide based on their conduct during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Joe Rumble
Seminole
Texas
Carroll Marcus
George T. Harris
Republic Exploration
Dean Cole to Speak at Wildcats Dinner Banquet
Dean Cole of Eastern New Mexico University will be principal speaker at the Lovington Wildcats banquet at the High School Library on March 14 at 6 30. A dance follows the meal at the Youth Center with music by the New Mexico Military Institute orchestra.
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Lovington
Dean Cole
Eastern New Mexico University
New Mexico Military Institute Orchestra
Voters Face Purge in Lea County Election List
Lea County will purge its registration list on March 17 under state law requiring removal of those who failed to vote in the last two general elections. Judge Tom Finn of Hobbs leads the purge with invited volunteers from each area to assist.
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Lea County
Tom Finn
Hobbs
Divorce Suits Dominate Lovington District Court Docket
The Lovington district court docket lists multiple divorce actions including J. C. Morgan versus Fran cis Marie Morgan and Mary J. Williams versus Fred Williams. Also noted is a final filing of previous cases and a new docket started by Wm Beauchamp on March a- contained 640.
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Lovington
J. C. Morgan
Francis Marie Morgan
Mary J. Williams
Fred B. Williams
Jack N. Mathews
Mossdle 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. Watson
Filing Deadline Sparks Precinct Candidacy Activity Across Towns
Precinct officers attract heightened interest as candidates file for races in Eunice Hobbs Lovington and surrounding areas. Justice of Peace Bowden faces A L Faw and James R Terrell while L W Blackie Bartlett seeks the constable post in Eunice. Unopposed officials include Justice Wyckoff Leavell Crossley Finn Bensing and Lovington constable H E Carr. Opposition surfaces for John W Green Lovington Justice of the Peace alongside J C Griffin and Don Woodward. Moon Mullins meets Fire Chief Archie Crooner for Hobbs Precinct 10 constable race.
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Justice of Peace
Faugh Bowden
Eunice
Bowden
A. L. Faw
James R. Terrell
L. W
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 variety store to occupy one new west side square building by John Catchings at 15000. Peck Morgan of City Drug builds the other west side structure for 15000. Mrs Ellen Hobbs constructs a 17500 building on the north side. J L Reed adds two adjoining buildings costing 31500. All will be concrete tile and brick to modernize the square.
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John Catchings
Voters Registration Closes April 7 in Lea County
Lea County residents must register or update their residence by April 7. On April 6 and 7 the registration books will be available in precincts for at home registration. Locations include E J Fox Real Estate in Tatum, County Clerk in Lovington Hobbs with Judge Finn or Melvin Neal, Eunice with Judge Bowden, and Jal with Judge Leaveall.
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Wise
Donald D. Hallam
Hobbs
Bob Cottrell
Eunice
Jack Underwood
Lovington
Cottrell
Underwood
George Blocker
Jal
Eva Tatum
Tatum
Turk) Hinman
Hinman
Leroy Hinman
Naomi Hogue
Blocker
Hack Ward
Lea County
E. J. Fox
Tom Finn
Melvin C. Neal
Faugh Bowden
Clyde Leaveall
Steel Arrives for Lea County Fair Building
The steel for the Lea County Fair building has arrived and local contractor Lawrence Rice pushes work to finish. Completion is expected within 60 days if weather allows. John Campbell, Fair Building Committee chairman, notes grounds will be landscaped with shrubs and grass, aiming for a welcoming yard for fall visitors. Water will come from the City Water Works.
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Lawrence’ Rice
John Campbell
Employment bureau from Lovington aids workers
W. W. Carter operates a free employment bureau from the City Pool Hall in Lovington. Workers relax in chairs with radio and refreshments while employers find needed help quickly. Oil field and farm workers are supplied. Carter invites all job seekers to come for placement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Carter
Lovington
City Pool Hall
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F. S. Mauldin
Lea
Eddy Counties
Eddy County
Jack Danglade
North End
Mack Easley
Danglade
Portage
Leroy Wise
Velma Petroleum Co
Roy S. Davis
Davis
Ben Paquette
Hiram Frederick
Miss Paquette
Frederick
Hobbs Insurance
Carl Denson
Dewey Gann
Denson
Gann
Lions Club
Ariz
Flash
Robin
Monitor and Merrimac Battle
California
U.S. Navy
Hitler
Austria
Paine
Lovington Credit Bureau
G.neville Arnold
Homer C. Kelly
Sear
Albuquerque
H. E. Carr
Court House Square
Labor Bureau Place
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