New Mexico moves to fix doctor shortage with Colorado plan
New Mexico Attorney General says the state can pursue a contract with Colorado University Medical School to educate a limited number of New Mexico students. He cautions constitutional challenges to broader multi state higher education compacts and notes NM has far fewer doctors than the national average.
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New Mexico
Colorado
Santa FE
Colorado University Medical School
Joe L. Martinez
Tom Popejoy
University of New Mexico
Martinez
Popejoy
See Time
County fair building plans move forward as bonds await approval
Action on the county fair building proceeds as the assisant district attorney reviews the transcript. Commission chairman and building committee discuss the stalled sale of bonds. Max Edwards, newly appointed official, expects to act soon aided by Lovington attorney Bob Ward who will prepare the transcript for Edwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Edwards
F. G. Stapp
Lovington
Edwards
Revival to Start Sunday at Tatum Methodist Church
Rev. and Mrs. Joe Bickley of Tatum visited Hobbs with their son Joe Jr. and family. He will preach a one week revival at Tatum Methodist starting Sunday March 18 ending Easter Sunday with planned 6 PM services pending church decide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Bickley
Tatum
Hobbs
Joe, Jr
Bickley
Ladaud
Senate kills direct primary bill in New Mexico
Santa Fe bulletin reports the senate defeated the direct primary election bill earlier passed by the House. The final tally was 16 to 5 with no debate.
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Santa FE
New Mexico
Senate
House of Representatives
Hobbs City Jail Condemned After Inspection Saturday
County Sheriff Charlie Trimble condemned the Hobbs city jail after a Saturday night inspection. He cited an open commode and lack of ventilation near the eating area plus an uncovered stove as health dangers. The jail would close promptly and prisoners moved to Lovington facilities if possible.
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Hobbs
Charlie Trimble
Lovington
Trimble
Suits Filed In District Court
District Court docket shows filings from March 7 to March 9. Sinclair Refining Co. sues Williard D. Johnson and garnishee Sinclair Oil and Gas Co. for 460.80 plus costs. W. M. Pennington seeks divorce custody and 75 dollars support from Jettie E. Pennington. George B. Mansur sues Porter Shoals and Willie Shoals for 346.62 plus fees and a lien on real estate. Chester Gerand Ridout sues E. L. Farmer & Co. for quiet title.
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Sinclair Refining Co
A Corp
Williard D. Johnson
Sinclair Oil and Gas Co
A Corp. Garnishee
W. M. Pennington
Jettie E. Pennington
George B. Mansur
Porter Shoals
Willie Shoals
Leader Readers Grow as Community Subscriptions Rise
The Leader invites more neighbors from Lea County to subscribe and participate in publishing local news. New and renewing subscribers list residents from Lovington, Hobbs, Roswell, and beyond, including names from Texas, Arizona, and Oklahoma, reflecting broad regional engagement.
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Leader
Lea County
Pat Wallace
For Lovington
Bill Giard
Lawrence Hill
Jack Feldman
Pat Evans
Olen oJnes
Chester Davis
O. R. Long
Ted Blackman
Otis Buchanan
Jerry Pelessala
Don Wood
R. L. Stanton
Sol Henry
Otis Greenless
Chester Hamzy
Jim Stewart
Annetta Black
Santa Russo
W. L. Inman
Charles D. Harris
Bill A. Lewis
Allen Lea
K. R. Crawford
Charlie Trimble
John Hancock
Clarence Carter
W. R. Willess
John Borkowski
Dutch Clark
Doyel Powell
M. A. Wagnon
Bill Hendricks
Johnny Namland
Wallace Awalt
A.C. Beattie
Dean Thornton
Dye Boot Shop
Wilfred Taylor
Eli Roberts
E.R. A. Ford
R. W. Boyd
J. T. Wellman
C. T. Eunice
Turk Hinman
Paul Wallack
C. R. McClanaihan
Grady Magee
Del
Monahans
Texas
O. R. Crawford
Midland
Jason Daniel
Rt. 2
Camden
Arkansas
Thomas Ford
Conway
J. T. Wall
Roswell
Hobbs
Virgin Linam
J. D. Boren
C. E. Whisenant
Grants Pass
Oregon
Eunice
R. L. Brunson
A. M. Drinkard
Mark Owens
J. P. Combest
Jal. Lovington
Ed T. Fort
J. B. Hughes
Furlon Howerton
J. C. Whittenberg
Joe Black
Wm. F. Rupert
New York City
Clyde Tingley
Albuquerque
C. E. Whitley
Aztec
N. M. C. D. Kornegay
San Angelo
Royce A. Henry
Camp _ Cooke
Calif
Garland Jackson
Tucson
Arizona
Guy Gannaway
Bradshaw
W. L. Eriebon
H. A. Taylor
Steve Taylor
T. E. Hodgkins
Otho J. Bilbo
C. C. Johnson
Hobbs High School
Crossroads
H. T. Nored
W. E. Bilbrey
Ida Gaither Zoe
Oklahoma
Free bus rides offer to churchgoers during Lent
A Niagara Falls bus company provides free rides to all churchgoers on Sundays during Lent, appealing to local clergymen who applaud the program as a charitable gesture and a convenience for worshippers.
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Niagara Falls, N. Y
OpenPub records Open to inspection under state law says AG
Santa Fe AP Attorney General Joe L. Martinez issued an opinion affirming public records at the state penitentiary are inspectable by citizens and press with exceptions for medical and mental health records. The ruling, sought by Warden Tondre and the governor after protests by newsmen, clarifies which penitentiary records are exempt.
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Santa FE (Ap
Joe L. Martinez
Joe F. Tondre
Tondre
Insurance settles at Eunice school letter exchange
Agnes Kastner Head writes to Justice of Peace Faugh Bowden from Eunice New Mexico praising the school insurance policies restoration and noting plans to visit. She emphasizes reading the paper and goodwill despite disagreement and mentions Paul Brown of Hobbs.
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Mr. Faugh Bowden
Faugh
Eunice
Paul Brown
Hobbs
Agnes Kastner
The Master Singers at Houston Street Gymnasium
Walter Hardwick leads the Master Singers a premier Midwest male quartet with David Johnson William Conroy and Paul Durham as soloists. Betsy Reed Conroy is a noted pianist. Repertoire is extensive with concerts radio and stage performances. Tickets 1.50 75 cents student. March 14 8 o clock Hobbs New Mexico.
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Walter Hardwick
Chicago Civic Light Opera Company
Old Heidelberg Octet
Middle West
Ths Listerner
David Johnson
William Conroy
St Louis Municipal Opera Company
Chicago Theater of the Air
Paul Durham
Betsy Reed Conroy
Chicago
Edward Collins
Houston Street Gymnasium
Hobbs, N. M
Petitions filed in Probate Court for executrix and guardian
On March 3 Mrs Louis Miller Holton sought appointment as ancillary executrix of Roscoe Holton with heirs Louise, Marion and Ann Holton all of Lamesa Texas. On March 5 a petition asked for guardian appointment for Mary Ann Hastings, minor daughter of the deceased wife of the applicant.
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Louis Miller Holton
Roscoe Holton
Louise Miller Holton
Marion Holton
Ann Holton
Lamesa
Texas
R. G. McPheron
Mary Ann Hastings
Cross Drive Underway in Local Red Cross Campaign
James Hobbs reports 700 raised toward a 2200 goal for this year's Red Cross drive running through March. Dick Schenck leads the effort with help from Mrs. J P Morgan and volunteers. B P W Club members canvas both residential and business districts with numerous local workers named.
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James Hobbs
The
American Red Cross
Dick Schenck
J. P. Morgan
B & PW Club
Sue Lawlis
Louise Ritchey
Melba Wommack
Camille Byers
Sophia Kinman
Ben Fort
Bea Hessler
Janie Polk
Genevieve Arnold
Hulda Heidel
Beverly Kennedy
Evelyn Bevans
Ruth Wallace
Eleanor Graham
Mmes
Weldon Cox
Ruth McCrory
Bill Badgett
W. H. Wilders
Bob Ward
Jacques Dailey
A. D. Sawyer
Tatum
Margie Caton
McDonalds
Funeral Services Held Monday For Baby Richardson
Audrey Richardson six weeks old daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Richardson Lovington died at home March 11 1951 Services conducted at Smith Larbro Chapel Monday March 12 at 9 AM Rev Moore Presbyterian Church officiated Interment in Lovington Cemetery
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Baby Richardson
Audrey Richardson
Harold Richardson
Lovington
Smith- Larbro Chapel
Moore
Presbyterian Church
Lovington Cemetery
Trimble Subscribes For The Leader At Regular Rate
Charlie Trimble the county sheriff has joined county officials who subscribe to the Lovington Leader. The paper notes subscriptions are paid at eight dollars per year to keep fairness with advertisers.
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Trimble
Charlie Trimble
Lovington
Kastner
Funeral Rites Held for William D Montieth in Lovington
Funeral services were held at Smith-Yarbro Chapel for William Daniel Montieth who died at his Lovington home March 10 after a heart attack. Born February 23, 1878, he was laid to rest in Lovington Cemetery with Rev. W. R. Houston officiating.
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Smith-Yarbro Funeral Home
William Daniel Montieth
Lovington
Mr. Montieth
W. R. Houston
First Methodist Church
Preliminary Hearing Postponed in Assault Case
Max Edwards Lea County assistant district attorney postponed the preliminary hearing for Joe Robilez charged with assault on his 13 year old daughter. The delay is due to the absence of the wife as a witness and Edwards seeks testimony beyond the daughter. The hearing is rescheduled before Judge John Green for Wednesday afternoon.
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Max Edwards
Lea County
Joe Robilez
Robilez
Edwards
John Green
Drunk Boston Salesman Wins 4000 Verdict Against University Club
A Boston salesman admitted intoxication when he fell leaving the University Club but won a 4000 court verdict for his injuries. The jury found the club liable for damages in the high court case.
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Boston
Lovington School Cafeteria Provides Affordable meals
The Lovington school system offers a large cafeteria with milk at 25 cents per day and meals that serve about 650 of 1,100 students in roughly an hour. Federal eight cents per meal support and monthly prepaid tickets keep costs low. staff fill trays behind a glass partition in a bank like setting.
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H. C. Pannell
Fay Boggs
Hobbs Air Base
Dog saves family as gas leak endangers three in Millbury
A dog activated a gas appliance while jumping for food, barking to alert and summon help. Firemen arrived to rescue John Wilkinson and two others overcome by fumes, preventing a fatal outcome.
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Millbury
Mass
John Wilkinson
Mrs. Lottie Holman Returns Home From Lea County Hospital
Mrs. Lottie Holman has been released from Lea County Hospital after a recent stay for medical care. She is recuperating at home and thanks staff for their care and support.
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Lottie Holman
Lea County Hospital
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Tion
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Eunice, N. M
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