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Newspaper

Lovington Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1955

Page

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Road group aims to smooth State Road 18 from Mona to Colorado

Hobbs Chamber of Commerce secretary Harry Nunan led a Clovis meeting to remove hazards on State Road 18 making it a through route from Mona to Colorado. The group seeks bridge widening at Logan New Mexico and State participation. recent San Jon New Mexico meeting noted sharp hairpin turns as major travel hazards. Lovington election filings grow as candidates race for City Commission seats with April 19 election date and April 4 filing deadline.

Harry Nunan Hobbs Chamber of Commerce Clovis Monahans Texas Colorado Nunan San Jon N. M Logan New Mexico Lovington A. J. Berkshire David T. Caudle Berkshire Hubert Maddux Jerry Wright Caudle Leonard Richards Hollie Smith W. W. Carter David Caudle PD. D. Patteson Earl Palmer M. Heser J. Roy Throckmorton H. G. Starling al Savisky Charlie Chambell Gil Haugen Jack Underwood Melvin Fort Phillip Robinson Marion J. Kaiser O. L. Green

Space Ships From Mars Rumor Spreads in Lovington

Local readers were told two Mars space ships would perform a Friday speed demonstration at the old Lovington airport. An anonymous radio hobbyist claimed a Mars message predicted tests Wednesday and Friday, with a dramatic flyover near the Fair Building. The report, timed on April Fool’s Day, sparked crowds but lacked official confirmation.

Lovington Mars Old Leader Visitoria Fair Building

Supreme Court Reaches Full Strength as Harlan Sworn In

The Supreme Court reaches full strength for the first time since last fall. John Marshall Harlan of New York was sworn in Monday, succeeding Justice Robert Jackson who died last October.

Supreme Court John Marshall Harlan New York Robert Jackson

Sea Teachers On Program At Roswell

District Teachers meeting in Roswell Friday April 1 is an all day event led by Dr. William G. Carr executive secretary of the National Education Association. Morning session features eight Lea County teachers with group topics and parts by Aleene Humphrey Mary Lou Cozzens and Mrs Jerry Coffman. Hobbs teachers include Mrs Mary E Holland Mrs Louise Zoda and Jerry Roberts. Eunice delegates Rosemary Wildman and Ruth Laznik also participate. An afternoon general meeting will have Dr Carr speaking with R Marshall Clark district president presiding. Southeast bus drivers meeting directed by Gene Roach follows.

Roswell William G. Carr National Education Association Lea County Aleene Humphrey Mary Lou Cozzens Jerry Coffman Leevington Hobbs Mary E. Holland Louise Zoda Jerry Roberts Eunice Rosemary Wildman Ruth Laznik Dr. Carr R. Marshall Clark Southeastern Gene Roach

Tatum Man's Mother Buried In Carlsbad

Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Elizabeth Scott 83 of Carlsbad were held there on Tuesday. She is the mother of Elmer Scott of Tatum and is survived by five sons five daughters two brothers two sisters 35 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Born January 21 1872 in Arkansas she was married to the late William Travis Scott of Comanche Texas and moved to the area in 1917.

Nancy Elizabeth Scott Carlsbad Scott Elmer Scott Tatum Arkansas William Travis Scott Comanche Texas

Calvin Towery’s Ancestry Counts 12 Direct Ancestors

Arlington Vermont note reports three month old Calvin Towery has twelve direct living ancestors including parents, four grandparents, six great grandparents. The quirky tally highlights family lines and generations centered on one infant.

Arlington, Vt Calvin Towery

Mrs. Maggie Wood 75 Dies in Hobbs Home

Maggie Jane Wood of Hobbs age 75 died Monday night in a local hospital while living with her daughter Violet Hite. A Lea County resident since 1916 she was a member of Hobbs First Methodist Church. Survived by three daughters, one son, six grandchildren, three great grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at 2:30 pm Griffin Funeral Home with two ministers officiating. Active pallbearers listed from Hobbs. honorary pallbearers from Hobbs and Lovington.

Maggie Jane Wood Violet Hite N. Linam Hobbs Lea County First Methodist Church John Lewis Lovington Cle Hamilton Birmington Washington R. N. Wood, Hobbs Griffin Funeral Home Leroy Sewell Wayne Mickey Church’ of Christ of Matt Taylor Martin Walch L. C. Bostick Johnny Bailey CM. Griffin W. Curley James We Good Max Dillahunty Sam Cain Westley‘mca Tom Jackson Hardy Gann Lovington

Stryhn Dies in Kansas City At 67

Al J. Stryhn, 67, died at 7:10 am at The Research Hospital in Kansas City on March 29. An operator of Al's State Line for nine years, he moved from Kansas City to Hobbs in 1946 and was formerly from Denmark. Survived by his wife Claudia Stryhn and three stepchildren. body to be returned to Carlsbad by train. Griffin's Funeral Home in charge.

al J. Stryhm Kansas ‘City Mr. Stryh

Jury Term Dates Set For May In District Court

The district court will be in session April 12 with Judge Brand assigning non jury cases. The May term opens with the criminal docket and juries returning on May 5 for criminal cases.

District Court Brand

Bulganin Sees Favorable View Of Large Power Conference

Soviet Premier Bulganin told a Russian newsman that the Kremlin favors a big power conference and adopts a positive attitude toward it. He did not say how many powers might attend. The White House offered no comment.

Bulganin Kremlin Bulgenin White House

Simms Signs Primary Bill Marks Direct Nomination Change

Governor John F. Simms signs 34 bills including the direct primary measure. He says it is not the final answer to New Mexico election problems and hopes studies will improve candidate nomination methods by the 1957 legislature.

John F. Simms Simms New Mexico Democratic Party

Continental adds Hobbs Dallas flights via Clovis Roswell Hobbs

Continental Airlines will add three daily flights from Albuquerque to Dallas with stops at Clovis Roswell and Hobbs. The expansion brings Albuquerque departures to 12 flights, second only to Denver in the region, following merger talks with Pioneer Airlines. One morning 7 10 A M service to Dallas stops at Clovis. a 2 40 P M service goes non stop to Lubbock with three other planes stopping in Roswell Hobbs and Midland before Dallas.

Continental Airlines Dallas Clovis Roswell Hobbs Continental Albuquerque Denver Rocky Mountain Pioneer Airlines Lubbock Texas Midland

Lovington Co operative Gun Manager Changes Announced

H. W. Lawler and W. G. Polacek will manage the Lovington Co operative Gun. Leon Rice resigns on April 1 to devote full time to the ministry. Lawler remains in charge of the feed store department. Polacek to manage the gin.

H._W. Lawler W. G. Polacke Lovington Leon Rice Lawler W. G. Polacek

John A Lusk Honored By Cattle Growers

John A Lusk from a Lea Eddy County ranch was named the Unut standing Rancher of New Mexico by the New Mexico Cattlemen. A cowman since age ten, he has attended all cattle growers conventions since 1918 and received an award from Swift & Co. after fellow ranchers chose him. He is well known in Lea County.

John A. Lusk Lea-Eddy County New Mexico Swift & Co

Sioux Falls Renames Airport After Joe Foss Field

The municipal airport in Sioux Falls South Dakota is renamed Joe Foss Field honoring World War II Marine ace and Medal of Honor recipient who later served as governor of the state.

Souix Falls S. D Joe Foss South Dakota

Eisenhower Faces Duelling Views Over Quemoy Matsu Crisis

The president weighs conflicting military and political opinions on Quemoy and Matsus. Some generals and allies warn of a possible Red attack within a month while others back Ike’s restraint. Critics fear manpower cuts, nuclear reliance, and risk of a wider war if the islands are defended.

Eisenhower Quemoy Matsu Islands Red Reds Matsus Ridgway Mr. Eisenhower Formosa Strait Korea United States Navy

Hunger Force Surrenders After Nebraska Penitentiary Rebellion

Eight hungry rebel convicts surrendered after 65 hours in a three story maximum security block at the Nebraska Penitentiary. Gov. Victor Anderson led negotiations promising a fair inquiry and lighter terms in exchange for turning over the hostages. Guards Warren Miller and Eugene Swanson spoke of threats and relief after their release while the rebels accepted meals and penalties.

Lincoln Nebraska Penitentiary Victor Anderson Anderson Marathon Hole Warren Miller Eugene Swanson Ory Miller Tured Swanson Gerald Hoffman Hoffman Swanson

Patton Father Buried in Oklahoma

Funeral services for William L. Patton 59 who died in Artesia were held in Tishomingo Oklahoma. Born August 1 1896 in Oklahoma Territory he moved to Artesia six months ago and lived with his daughter Mrs Clifton Loyd. He worked in oilfields and belonged to the IOOF lodge. Survivors include two daughters a sister and three brothers. Interment was at Connersville Oklahoma.

William L. Patton Artesia Tishminogo Okla Patton Oklahoma Territory Clifton Loyd Ioof Lodge Oklahoma C. D. Patton Lovington Connersville Oklahoa

Senator Danglade Visits NYC Daughter’s Family

Senator Jack Danglade travels to New York City to visit his daughter June and her husband, planning a two week absence from duties.

Jack Danglade New York City June

Outstanding Citizen Wil Lovington to be named at banquet

The Outstanding Citizen of The Year will be named at the Chamber of Commerce banquet on April 25. A selection panel of the Chamber president and the three prior winners will choose the honoree. Governor John F. Simms will speak at 7 p.m. at the Youth Center. Tickets are $2 and advance sales start this week.

Lovington Chamber of Commerce Mary Payne Chamber Cliff Yearwood H. C. Parnell Jack Danglade John F. Simms

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Tatum Man Maggie Wood Hobbs Home al J. Stryhn K.C Russia United Press Hobbs-Dallas Mr. Lusk Foss The O. D. Patton Ice
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