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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1955
Page
4
A new chemical named dalapon rapidly kills grasses including Johnson Bermuda and Para grass, offering economical control of heavy rooted weeds. Used with cultivation it slows weed spread and addresses tough seedling grass problems.
A list of campaign workers enrolled in The Lovington Leader and The Hobbs Flare Circulation Campaign is released in alphabetical order. Subscriptions may be left at the Campaign Office 213 N. 3rd or at the Leader Office Lovington or Flare Office Hobbs and votes and credit go to the contestant designated.
William Bennett 77 and his daughter Mary spent a freezing night in the Jemez Mountains near Los Alamos. They managed to reach shelter then returned to their car but became stranded. Both are hospitalized in Los Alamos with frostbitten feet and other exposure effects.
Lea County Hospital reports three newborns. Jeffer son John Jr. arrived March 27 to Mr and Mrs J J Stratten of Lovington weighing 7 pounds 6 ounces. Ellen Mae born March 28 to Mr and Mrs O T Ravis of Hobbs weighing 8 pounds 13 ounces. Shane Striegel is a son born to Mr and Mrs R S Harvey of 302 Permian Drive Hobbs weighing 7 pounds 7 ounces.
Dallas industrial engineer Bert C. Blanton will attend a Lovington Chamber of Commerce dinner on Thursday April 7 to explain his proposed industrial survey of the Lovington area. The plan, costing 3400 dollars, would be discussed for its potential benefits and drawbacks to Lovington business interests.
Mr and Mrs Virgil Currington traveled Sunday to Barnhart Texas for a family visit with Mrs Curringtons mother. Virgil and his father will fish at Falcon Lake near Eagle Pass while Mrs Currington and the children visit kin. Virgil recovers from managing the Mrs Lovington Contest.
Rudy Owens is named president of the Lovington Little League with Mrs. John Jordan as secretary treasurer. Four league teams and four farm teams will compete in Lovington, with the season starting mid May and a parade to open.
Marriage licenses issued March 29 and 30 list couples from Artesia Lub bock Lovington and Odessa Goldsmith with listed ages. Justice Court Wise and co fined 55 for operating a rig without a valid permit Security Truck Co fined 30 for no cab card Maurine Drake fined 105 for reckless driving.
Mr and Mrs Clint Westbrook of Hobbs travel to El Paso for an operation on his back at a local hospital. He works for Drilling and Exploration Co and has been treated at Lea County Hospital for several days. Clint is the son of T C Hennington formerly of Prairieview.
United Press reports Prime Minister Churchill, questioned about retirement, telling constituents near London that he has every hope to serve in parliament longer. The speech fuels speculation he may retire as premier while signaling a wish to remain in the House of Commons as an elder statesman.
I O O F Lodge held its regular meeting Tuesday evening at the Hall. After adjournment the group announced a turkey supper for all Odd Fellows, their wives, Rebekahs, and guests at 7 p.m. on April 5.
The article notes that the first room air conditioner by Frigidaire was sold in 1929 marking a milestone in home cooling history.
A blazing wooden trestle collapsed at Midland North Carolina sending an engine and seven freight cars into a river. Two crew members aboard the engine were killed and officials say the freight engineer likely could not stop after seeing the blaze.
Lovington High star Jim Beavers dominated the N M M S track meet in Roswell totaling 194 points to win multiple events. Beavers captured the 100 yard dash in 10.0 seconds the 220 yard dash in 21.8 seconds and tied for first in the 440 yard run in 53.4 seconds while also winning the broad jump at 20 feet 6 3 4 inches. Artesia's Sanders was runner up with 153 points as Artesia led team standings. Lovington will next race at Whit Sands Relays in Alamogordo on April 9.
Rev. C. G. Watt and J. E. Speegle conduct a simultaneous revival in Loving New Mexico this week. Jr and Mrs Dan Berry and daughter Hazel Judge and Mrs Harvey Markley and Rev and Mrs E E Hamilton attended the Knife and Fork Club meeting in Hobbs Tuesday evening. Sidney Montague a former Canadian mountie spoke about his Arctic experiences including Alaska keeping the group keenly interested for over an hour. Mr and Mrs G R Hale and children Nicky and Butch moved to Lovington from Fayetteville Arkansas Mrs Hale is
The Wilmington Chamber of Commerce will relocate from the current site to the Ward-Carrell building on Friday April 15. Mary Payne secretary reports the new quarters include a private office and a large room for conferences of public groups.
Wayne Halley receives a week of visits from his parents, Mr and Mrs from Oklahoma, continuing family support during his stay.
A compact list of across and down clues for a weekly crossword puzzle. The horizontal section includes terms like mollusk and volcano in Sicily with various letter counts, while the vertical section lists tools, cities, and common prefixes.
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