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Lovington Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1956

Page

3

Notice of Special Master’s Sale in Globe Cereal Mills suit

In Lea County New Mexico the district court ordered a public sale of real estate to satisfy a 540.93 debt plus six percent interest and costs. The sale by Special Master John Quinn is set for April 16 1956 at 10:00 AM in Hobbs to the highest cash bidder.

Lea County State OF New Mexico Jack P. Burrus Globe Cereal Mills District Court Joe Myrick L. George Schubert East Dunham Street Hobbs New Mexico Township 17 Highway 132 John Quinn Lovington

Public Auction of Real Property in Lea County

Pursuant to a February 14 1956 court judgment Findlater Hardware Company seeks sale of T L Williams and Helen Louise Williams property. Liens by Tri-State Association of Credit Men 1801.22 and Padgitt Bros. 399.69 attach to the property. Auction set April 16 1956 at 10:00 AM at 115 East Dunham Street Hobbs New Mexico to satisfy the debts.

District Court A. D Findlater Hardware Company T. L. Williams Helen Louise Williams Tri-State Association of Credit Men Padgitt Bros. Company L. George Schubert East Dunham Street Hobbs New Mexico Lea

Lovington to Create Cemetery Board Under 1956 Ordinance

The Lovington New Mexico City Commission introduces Ordinance No. 128 creating a five member Cemetery Board to manage city cemeteries, set rules and fees, establish a Cemetery Fund, and authorize deeds to burial lots with the Clerk serving as treasurer. Members to be appointed by the Mayor with Commission approval for two year terms, at least two women, and removal for cause by majority vote.

City OF Lovington NEW __ MEXICO Cemetery Board New Mexico City Commission

Water Project At Charleston May Draw Industries

Bushy Park near Charleston aims to supply 10 billion gallons of industrial water daily at a construction cost of 4.5 million dollars. The project diverts Santee Cooper river water into Back River, using Cooper marl for a low-cost dam, boosting Charleston as a steel chemical and petroleum hub and financed by city bonds.

Charleston S. C Bushy Park South Carolina United States Delaware River New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Santee-Cooper Back River Cooper River Charleston Harbor Atlantic Ocean Steel Cooper Bushy Park Authority William McG. Morrison

Property Sales Notice for Hobbs Lot Blocks

Legal notice from Lea County New Mexico listing parcels Lots 20 and 21 Block 28 Original Town Hobbs now city Hobbs with minerals excepted. Signed by John Quinn Leader with publication dates February 28 March 6 13 20.

New Mexico Hobbs Lea County New

Public Auction for Airport Lease on New Mexico Lands

Notice announces a public auction for an airport lease on state lands in Lea County Lot group in Section 1 Township 16 South Range 35 East NM P M totaling 400 acres. Lease term 25 years with 25 year renewal option. Minimum rent 150 dollars annually. Bidder deposits 205 dollars. sale date March 30 1956 at 10:00 A M at Lovington County Courthouse. Possession about May 12 1956. Premium details include improvements valued at 17561 54 if not owned.

Lea County The Commissionr of Public Lands Santa Fe New Mexico State of State Land Office Commissioner of Public Lands Lovington Neswi Ssei Seishi Secton N.M.P.M Commissoner of

Bid Invitation for Old Agriculture Shop Building in Tatum NM

The Tatum Board of Education invites bids to sell one old agriculture shop building located on the south side of the school grounds in Tatum New Mexico. Bids due 12:30 PM March 24 1956. The district reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Signed W D Caster Superintendent.

Sealey Tatum Board of Education Tatum New Mexico W. D. Caster Lovington

Lovington to Call Prior Redemption of Street Improvement Bonds

The Town now City of Lovington elects to redeem Street Improvement District No. 1 bonds issued October 1, 1954. Bonds numbered 101 through 131 will be called for redemption on April 1, 1956 at principal plus accrued interest, payable at the Town Treasurer’s office.

Lovington

Lovington town to redeem bonds at bank in 1956

The notice states that bonds will stop accruing interest after redemption date and will be paid on presentation at Lovington National Bank Lovington New Mexico with all related coupons maturing after redemption. It is signed by Osborne Fisher TreasurerTown now City Lovington New Mexico dated March 10 1956 with publication dates March 12 and 19 1956.

Lovington National Bank Lovington New Mexico Osborne Fisher Osborne Fisher

Lovington Adopts New Revision of City Ordinances

City Commission of Lovington New Mexico passes Ordinance No 127 adopting a new revision and codification of the city ordinances. The measure repeals ordinances not included and provides for other purposes. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting on March 13 1956. notice published March 20 1956.

City of Lovington New Mexico

Lovington School Census Underway

The annual state census targets all unmarried children who will be six by January 1, 1957 and not over 18 by that date. Lovington High School government class canvasses homes to count eligible children for next year. The total in each district guides the distribution of the common current school fund.

Football Stadium Completed and Open for Use

The football stadium and field house were completed and accepted by the School Board at its meeting last Tuesday. After delays of over six months the project is finished and ready for use. Seating totals 5800 with 4800 in the new stadium and about 1000 in moved east bleachers. The field house serves home and visiting teams and opens as track and baseball seasons begin.

Real Life Joe Friday Faces Odd Calls in Muskegon

Muskegon dehydration oven operator Joe Friday talks about his name drawing constant calls from friends and strangers. He says the moniker can be annoying yet sparks conversation and humor.

Joe Friday Muskegon, Mich Muskegon Friday

Clothier Sees Men Grow, Women Shrink by 1975

New York based chain Robert Hall reports shifting sizes across its 205 stores. Men increasingly buy larger suits as women favor smaller dresses, with prewar averages moving from size 38 to 40 and 42 for men and from larger women’s sizes to 8s and 10s for ladies. The factory mix is reversing from former patterns.

New York Robert Hall

Taxpayer asks to oil alderman chair at city council

In Calumet City Illinois a council meeting is interrupted by a taxpayer asking someone to oil the alderman chair so the proceedings can be heard clearly. The lighthearted moment highlights concerns over acoustics during the session.

Calumet City Ill

Bushy Park ties to antebellum past in Lowcountry site

The project aims to uplift the South Carolina Lowcountry but retains a link to history. Bushy Park, once the name and site of a large plantation, echoes that antebellum era in the area’s development discussions.

South Carolina

Texas Oil Allowable Cut for April Issued

The Texas Railroad Commission reduced the state's oil production allowable for April following a statewide pro ration hearing. The new limit sets production at 3 356 000 barrels daily as the April figure after top oil company executives testified.

Execu

Oil stocks and output policy noted in commission briefing

A commission briefing states gasoline stocks in the nation are too high while crude stocks remain at a reasonable level. It reports a plan to extend Texas oil field production to a 16 day period to curb excess output.

Texas

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Ad Tri-State Association OF Credit Men L. W. Pickel A Hale Shell Development Company Houston Mexico E. 8. Walker Lovington Leacer Osborne Fisher Clothier Lovington Steam Laundry Kask and Karry Watson Truck & Supply Hobba, N. M Weekly Report of Oil and Gas Ruth E. Piatt P.O. Box Santa Fe, New Mexico Austin Texas Railroad Commission the Swap Shop E. Jefferson Lovington Iron At Metal Co JUNK South Main St West Marland Hobbs, New Mexico Prater Oil Co., Inc Calvin Stark Mgr Gulf Tires N. Leech LEA County Abstracts Lovington Abstract CO Covington National Bank Loans North Main
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