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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1950
Page
4
Gulf Oil Corp reports No. 1 Chamberlain in central east Lea County as a Devonian producer with 24 hour potential of 1092 barrels of 41.6 gravity oil via two inch tubing and three quarter inch choke. Location 3.6 miles from Hobbs area, with multiple other wildcats and drilling plans surrounding Warren Shirre and Burger prospects.
Humble Oil and Refining Co C37 No. 1 Federal Hobbs, located 20 miles southwest of Arestia in central north west Bactiy County, has drilled 9969 feet in limestone and shale and aims to reach at least 11,000 feet unless oil or gas is discovered in paying quantities earlier.
Mr and Mrs Seth Alston attended the Knife and Fork Club meeting at Hobbs Saturday night. Principal speaker was Dr H H Chang a distinguished diplomat from China and founder editor of the China Critic. His Friday night subject was Americas Stake in Asia giving the Asiatic point of view.
The Jal Panthers begin their 1950 season Tuesday as Carlsbad Cavemen visit the gas city. Jal has been working hard and hopes to beat the visitors.
Four California men were sentenced by Federal Judge Carl A. Hatch for passing counterfeit notes. Charles H. Cheat, 35, of Arvin and John David Hamon, 27, of Bakersfield received 18 months on two counts each, to run concurrently. Melvin Holland, 34, and Elmer Roy Cheat, 32, both of Bakersfield, were sentenced to two years on two counts, to run concurrently.
The 5900 members of 250 extension clubs in New Mexico organize National Home Demonstration Week from April 30 to May 6. Miss Esie Cunningham notes county activities include exhibits radio programs stories tours teas and luncheons with the theme Today s Home Builds Tomorrows World. District meetings to finalize plans are set for Estancia Clovis Socorro and Portales in late March.
Albuquer que New Mexico eyes season opener with St Michael of Santa Fe. Vic Starnes likely on mound in tomorrow's game. Jack Waldron to work three innings as John Hutchins is named probable starter for Saturday.
County agents urge farmers to shift from cash crops to soil building legume and forage plantings. Larger areas may go to permanent pastures as cash crop reductions occur, with livestock profits offsetting price shifts. Use all labor and machinery and feed extra grain to livestock to boost farm returns. Manure dividends on land are also emphasized.
Farmers plan to buy 12 percent fewer baby chicks in 1950, with regional changes from a five percent increase in New England to a 17 percent drop in the West. If carried out, egg supplies may fall in late 1950 and early 1951 while meat could be less affected. Dairy cows have increased milk output 22 percent in 25 years.
In Albuquerque Duke training camp at Mesa Arizona 13 pitchers remain for six spots with Don Cantrell Marv Christensen Virgo Butler and Walt Peluso among likely fixtures. Infield battles include Earl Harriman for shortstop and a possible move if Frank Okrie returns from polio. Hal Abbot leads at third base while Bill Schambon and Ray Bauer vie for first. Outfield fights involve Dick Dawson Hershal Martin Bill Hassey Art Cuitti and Dale Perry with George Miller as probable catcher.
The Disabled American Veterans returned a set of lost keys to Shelly L. Steed of Hobbs New Mexico. An Idento-Tag miniature license tag was attached and a DAV replica state license plate aids key return efforts from its Cincinnati headquarters.
Joe Dimaggio told reporters in St. Petersburg that he has a bad shoulder that pops in and out of position but will not hamper his play this season. Yankee manager Casey Stengel downgraded the concern, noting no major worry about his throwing or overall health.
If you plan to buy quality breed gifts this spring see your local agent for a lot of persons in your area who have some for sale.
Second class alfalfa hay 50c a bale at Green Valley Farms nine miles east on Denver City highway and three miles north. C L Naul Rt J. FOR LEASE good southern Colorado pasture for 200 head cattle see W R Hamlin Box 134 Artes ia New Mexico. 3.24 4TP
For sale good milk cows contact F. D. Bass eight miles north of Tatum.
Male help wanted for route work paid 15 to 20 dollars daily no experience or capital required steady position. Apply Mr. Sharp 120 East Clark Street Freeport Illinois. March 24 2tp
Nice home on two corner lots at 300 Copper St priced at 4800. J S Goodall Box 211 Hot Springs NM offers an 80 acre irrigated farm with stucco house and modern utilities four and a half miles north of Lovington on the highway. Rented for this year contact D H Crockett Route One Lovington 3-17-2tp
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