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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1956
Page
2
Shortly after 8 30 a m on April 6 1955 an employee of the Chase Manhattan Bank Woods id e Branch Queens was abducted by three armed men while en route to work. The men forced him to accompany them and used him to gain access to the bank premises. They were heavily armed with guns including a machine gun.
Reported bank robbery ended with escape of bandits who took over 312000 dollars in cash from a Brooklyn vault. An authorized complaint filed June 10 1955 in Brooklyn New York cites Cribbit and Thomas Connelly with Bank Robbery Statute violations. A second complaint dated August 31 1955 names Angelina Connelly wife of Thomas in the Eastern District of New York Brooklyn.
Connelly faces charges as an accessory after the fact and misprision of felony. Authorities urge anyone with information on the fugitives to contact the FBI director in Washington or the SAC of the nearest FBI field office, with phone numbers listed in local phone directories.
Classified ad rates listed for 1 to 13 days with per word charges 5c 15c 18c 22c 25c 43c and a 45c minimum. Credit courtesy allows telephone orders with payment due on receipt of bill. Errors corrected if notified after first insertion.
Miss Jan Hammond honored at a March 1 bridal shower in the Maljamar Recreation Hall. Hostesses were Mrs. Coony and Mrs. Frank Collins. Guests from Maljamar and nearby towns attended. gifts sent by many others. The couple plans to wed March 24 at the Maljamar church.
Army Pvt. Joe R. Olivarez Jr. is in basic combat training with the 8th Infantry Division at Fort Carson Calo. He trains with Company I of the 13th Regiment as the unit prepares to move to Europe next fall under Operation Gyroscope. Olivarez, a Weslaco High School graduate of 1954, resides with parents at 504 W Avenue Q Lovington NM.
Scout Board to meet in Roswell March 20 at Wilson Hall of the New Mexico George Institute. Reports on summer programs at Ceama Wehinahpay and aquatic school at Carlsbad plus plans for a council wide expo April 13 and 14 across Carlsbad Artesia Roswell Hobbs Portales and Clovis.
State Engineer's Office announces Paso Natural Gas Company of El Paso Texas applied for a permit to appropriate 162 acre feet per year of Lea County Underground Water Basin water using one well, for industrial and domestic use at a pipeline station. Protest period ends ten days after last publication. hearing set around April 14, 1956. Public notice published Lovington Leader March 20 27 and April 3 1956.
Mothers and all Girl Scouts and Brownies were guests at a tea Friday afternoon March 16 in Denwoody from 5 to 6 pm. Hostesses included Mrs. Dick Schenck and others. The refreshment table featured yellow jonquils and a crystal punch bowl. Punch nuts mints and Girl Scout cookies were served. 75 girls and mothers attended.
The Dorcas Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church held a social hour and business session at 1315 South 6th Thursday evening at 7 pm. Mrs. Evelyn Gann led the meeting as president, with co host Mrs Ethel Sifferman.
Troy Fort competes in Phoenix Arizona during the annual spring festival and rodeo. He placed second day money and fourth in one age at the Houston Texas rodeo. Fort and Buddy Neal of Van Horn won the first go round in team roping.
A thrifty dish mixes potato salad, sliced frankfurters and a touch of tomato sauce. Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes until sauce bubbles. Very good, so give it a try.
Verdict says Miss Bogers died in a traffic accident after a high speed loss of control near the Texas New Mexico line on U S Highway 285. The crash near Dix injured several airmen and involved a car and pickup. Remaining funeral details note Miss Boyers bodies shipped to Coleman for burial. Hartsfield burial in Lubbock with Green Funeral Chapel in Hobbs handling arrangements.
A severe snowstorm cripples New York City and the Middle Atlantic region with heavy snowfall, stranded motorists, and emergency measures. President Eisenhower delayed his return from Gettysburg amid the conditions as traffic halts and shelters open. The storm spans nine states from Virginia to Rhode Island, with 85 fatalities reported in the East.
Major Henry J. Watson spoke on Salvation Army work at the Lions Club luncheon Friday. Fifty four attended with guests Cliff Yearwood Joe R. Shelton Chad L. Wiley and Hammel Carrell among the attendees.
In Alaska Fairbanks the Army tested supply methods for 10,000 troops in Operation Moose Horn. About 4,000 from Fort Richardson, 3,500 from Ladd and Eielsen Air Force Base, and 1,500 from Ft. Lewis joined the over the snow and air drop maneuvers led by Gen. James F. Collings.
Miss Mary Lou LoLready 41 died at her Hobbs home after a long illness. Survived by husband Clyde, father T. F. Doak, six brothers and three sisters. Prayer service at Griffin Chapel 12:30 p.m. Hobbs time Tuesday March 20. Body to Seminole for 3 p.m. funeral at First Baptist Church. Burial in Seminole Cemetery. Griffin Funeral Chapel in charge.
Carl Odom of 1318 Yucca reported a hub cap stolen while his car was at the Fointier Theatre. The loss comes after he had recently recovered hub caps stolen during a Hobbs basketball tournament.
Pvt. Johnnie D. Hayes aged 20, son of Mrs. Bennie Tibbetts of Irving Texas, trains with Company A in the 12th Engineer Battalion at Fort Carson. The unit prepares for a move to Europe next fall as part of Operation Gyroscope following his February enlistment after Lovington High School graduation in 1954. Hayes' father Barnie J. Hayes lives in Lovington New Mexico.
Herman Fort of Lea County is reported improving after a pneumonia illness. He has been discharged from a hospital in Lubbock Texas and returned to his home.
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