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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1952
Page
2
Hobbs High School boys met with the Leader publisher to discuss securing a Youth Center in Hobbs. They cited Lovington's center as an example and questioned negative newspaper portrayals while urging community help to achieve their goal.
Lea County sees many new residents and urges registration before April 7 to participate in the upcoming primary elections. Voters must register to vote in either party primary.
Mrs. Dessie Sawyer praises Horace Owens as the Democratic party’s strong ally in Lea County. Owens drew backing for Land Commissioner and was regarded as the top local contender, with attempts to seat him as state party chairman and later as governor thwarted by political barriers.
The state of New Mexico issues summons against Crockett Shaw & Company of Lea County and unknowns connected to Smith & Ricker of Kansas City, plus listed individuals and heirs. The notice names defendants living or deceased and unknown claimants adverse to the plaintiff with a perplexing road side remark about a dead animal in the narrative.
Carl L. Steele sues to quiet title to SE1/4 Section 18 Township 16 South Range 36 East Lea County New Mexico and defendants must answer by May 2 1952. Counsel Reese McCormick Lusk and Paine Carlsbad NM. Judge Beauchamp seals March 12 1952. Published Lovington Leader March 18 25 April 18 1952.
State Engineer of New Mexico records March 6 1952 application by A L Walker Lovington Lea County to appropriate Lea County Underground Basin waters via a 16 inch diameter well about 120 feet deep in Section 29 Township 14 South Range 37 East to irrigate 353.3 acres. The project supplements licenses L-329 L-606 and L-606-S with no additional rights contemplated.
The state land office announces a public auction at 9:00 AM on March 28, 1952, at the Lovington courthouse for Sale No. 2893 a 1.13 acre tract in Section 33, T18S R38E with mineral rights reserved to the state. Minimum bid $1,500 and bidders pay for improvements. bids may be rejected. Also notices protest deadlines and a separate Farmers Home Administration sale of listed farm equipment in Lovington on April 12, 1952.
Lula Jordan sues to secure fee simple surface title to Lot 20, Block 35, Original Town of New Hobbs. Defendants Elsie Crump and Mrs W C Stonestreet and unknown heirs of John Scharbauer must respond by May 16 1952 or risk default. Clerk notes official seal. L George Schubert attorney.
In Lea County a crowded race features Owens challenged by Land Cornish and Walker backers. Four candidates vie for Lovington Police Magistrate including Probate Judge Mildred Long and incumbent John W. Green as traffic fines and campaigns intensify. Green’s record invites voter backlash while Long pushes registration efforts.
Charles Moran of Rye Colorado was delayed here overnight Thursday when the engine of his automobile developed trouble. He and his family were on their way home from Houston Texas where they have been visiting relatives. They have a dude ranch near Rye.
On March 15 1952 the Probate Court of Lea County New Mexico appointed I F Cowley as Administrator of the estate of L B Sikes Deceased He has qualified and notices claims must be filed within the legal period The administrator's attorney is Hobbs New Mexico with address provided Leader notices appear March 18 25 and April 1 8 1952.
Lansing businessman George Howberk, proprietor of the East Lansing Shopper's Guide, paused in Lovington for a few hours on his return trip from the Gulf coast. The passage mentions a family cook named Lizzie remarking that you get nothing for nothing.
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