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Newspaper

Lovington Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1950

Page

5

Jal Gassers Begin 1950 Practice Season

The Jal Gassers open 1950 practice following last year’s Permian Basin league playoff win over Carlsbad. Returning players include manager Gus Kendrick and players L R Scott Don Reeves Pete Taylor Ozark Tuttler and J B Roach as the team reconvenes on the local diamond.

Jal Gassers Jal Carlsbad Gassers Gus Kendrick L. R. Scott Don Reeves Pete Taylor Ozark Tuttler J. B. Roach

Reverend Harris To Begin Full Time Ministry At Lovington Church

The Rev. Hugh B. Harris begins full time ministry for the Christian Church on Sunday April 2. He previously led the Hobbs Church revival in 1949 and has ties in Hobbs and Lovington. The Harrises, from Smithville Texas, will reside in the Lovington parsonage and visit friends in Hobbs and Lovington.

Hugh B. Harris The Christian Church Rev. Harris Hobbs Lovington Rev Ray Anderson

Shain Buys Jewelry Store In Hobbs

The T. L. Miller Jewelry in Hobbs is purchased by S. D. Fayman and Harry Shain of El Paso. Fayman becomes manager, is a registered gemologist, and can appraise jewelry. Opening is set for Saturday April 1 with free prizes including a Gruen watch and a Buolva watch. Registration urged, prizes awarded at 8 p.m. Saturday.

T. L. Miller Hobbs S. D. Fayman Harry Shain el Paso Fayman Gemologist Institute Shain E&e

Local visitors share weekend in Big Spring

Mr and Mrs Chad Wiley and Mr and Mrs Jacques Daily stayed with Mr and Mrs W P Lawrence in Big Spring Saturday and Sunday. Mr and Mrs Ross Creamer and Kathy returned Tuesday night from a trip to Denver.

Chad Wiley Jacques Daily W. P. Lawrence Big Spring Ross Creamer Kathy Denver

Cardinals Feathers Ruffled by Independent Mayor Hopeful

Raymond L. Hardin announces candidacy for Mayor of Tatum with no ticket affiliation. He runs while owning Rainbow Courts and Service Station and has led local civic groups including the Rotary Club and Boy Scouts committees. The item notes spring baseball buzz around St. Louis and coach Eddie Dyer.

Raymond L. Hardin Tatum Hardin Rainbow Courts Tatum Rotary Club Eastern New Mexico Boy Scouts Pack 41 New Mexico Ihdarashid Church of Christ Lovington Lodge AF & AM No Eastron Star Santa Fe United Press Eddie Dyer St. Louis Cardinals Cardinals Dyer Brooklyn Stan Musial Enos Slaughte Saigh Eddie Cardinal Farms Marion Marty

Penalty On Water Bills After April 10th

Municipal Utilities to add a 10 percent penalty on overdue water and sewer bills starting with the April cycle. Bills go delinquent on the 10th of the following month, with mailings on the 25th. the new office has operated for months and the rule will take effect in April.

Spences Host Gambles During Odessa Visit

Mr and Mrs P H Gamble visited the Spences in Odessa and returned home with them. The Spences and their son Charles Lee will remain in Lovington for a visit.

P. H. Gamble M. C. Spence Odessa

Seagull Saved by Pet Boxer in Belmont Storm

In Belmont Massachusetts Mike a pet boxer guided owner Russell S Reed to a gull struggling in sleet. The bird lay ice covered and nearly frozen. Mike aided by leading the pair to warmth rest and food for the rescued seabird.

Mke Russell S. Reed Deed

Ezzard Charles Fight Canceled Over Health Concerns

The New York State Athletic Commission canceled the NBA title bout featuring Ezzard Charles against Freddie Beshore in Buffalo due to medical advice citing injury or heart condition. The 15 round fight, moved from February 28 to Wednesday, was called off after Charles displayed no visible injury during workouts. Harry Markson of the International Boxing Club released the statement with state commission approval and the manager's consent.

Buffalo New York New York State Athletic Commission Ezzard Charles Charles Harry Markson International Boxing Club State Commission Carles

Kramer Tops Brown At Forest Hills In Postwar Showdown

In a hot September 8 match at Forest Hills the 1946 National Singles final pitted veteran Jack Kramer against war hero Tom Brown Jr. Kramer used aggressive netplay to neutralize Browns serve and won the first set 9 12 and then swept the second 6 3. The brutal rally ended Kramers victory as Brown faltered late amid the crowd s praise for the aging star.

Jack Kramer Brown Harts Tom America Gonzales Philadelphia

Supreme Court Upholds Land Deal Ruling in New Mexico

The New Mexico Supreme Court upheld a Dona Ana County District Court ruling in a $60,000 real estate dispute. Donald Bennett sued Joe Finley after Finley refused the purchase price for an 111 acre Rio Grande tract, alleging misrepresentation by the agent and that only 83 acres were truly productive farmland. Justice James McGhee did not participate in the high court deliberations.

Santa FE State Supreme Court Dona Ana High Court Supreme Court James McGhee McGhee Donald Bennett Joe Finley Finley Rio Grande Godo God

Dunns Share Law Degrees and Practice in Michigan

Lawyer team Vincent M Dunn and Betty Jane Dunn practice law together in Mount Clements Michigan after earning their law degrees together. Betty Jane responds when Vincent lays down the law to his wife, reflecting their joint professional path.

Vincent M. Dunn Wfe Betty Jane Dunns

Republicans to Meet to Pick Candidates in New Mexico

A group of New Mexico Republican leaders plans an unofficial gathering in Albuquerque next Saturday to discuss recruiting candidates for the Republican slate in the general election. The meeting lacks official status and no primary contests are expected. Only Rep. Lilburn C. Heiman of Estancia has shown gubernatorial interest.

New Mexico Albuquerque Ons Bumning Rep Lilburn C. Heman Estancia

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