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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1952
Page
3
Pate Boon of Hobbs submitted an amended plot for the Boone Sub Division to Lea County Commissioners. It was approved.
A carload of experimental beef cattle from New Mexico A&M will be shown at the second annual Feeder's Meet in Clovis on April 26. J H Knox and other A&M and extension staff will discuss feeding experiments and cattle efficiency. Five Clovis area sites will host tours of farms and feed yards with separate demonstrations.
Home freezer tips explain freezing whole eggs or whites and yolks separately to preserve quality nine months to a year. Use sugar or salt to prevent gummy yolks and label containers with date quantity and added fat or sweetener for easy thawing.
News notes detail President Eisenhower's expected successor General Alfred M. Gruenther, noted as the youngest U S Army brigadier and major general. The piece recalls Gruenther's wartime role as chief planner and his prewar organizational talents including involvement in a world championship bridge match two decades ago.
Thaw at zero F or lower, or place leakproof containers under running water. Thaw slowly in the refrigerator or faster at room temperature in the kitchen. Mix contents thoroughly before use. Thaw only the amount you will use, use within 24 hours, and do not refreeze after thawing.
On April 25 no marriage licenses were issued by the Lea County Clerk's Office marking the first such day in years as Texas couples traveled to New Mexico for licenses. The clerk's staff noted it was the first time since cross-border couples began seeking licenses here.
Jess Benson, courthouse caretaker, reports dying grass on both sides of the north lawn near the entrance and around trees. Soil samples were sent for tests after worms were ruled unfounded. the once dark green lawn, a longtime pride, is failing in several spots.
Mrs Gordon Cone went to Lubbock Friday to take Tommy for a medical check up. Mr Coe was in Midland recuperating from his recent operation. He returned to Lovington Friday.
Ten divorces were granted this past week. Cases include Stacey Nichols versus Earl D Nichols with no children or property and a 1945 marriage date, Betty Roberts Stanfield versus George L Stanfield Jr with no children or property and a 1951 marriage, Edythe Faye Prather with marriage in 1948 and no children or property, J C Morgan versus Frances Marie Morgan married 1949 with no children or property, Guyette Hodde versus Dr H W Hodde with two children and an out of court property settlement, Juanita Ditmore versus D M Ditmore with two children and property settlement to the mother, Billie Stroud versus Loyd Stroud married 1942, Gilbert Auld ridge versus Mildred Auldridge, Johnnie Mae Watson versus Rubin W Watson married 1951, and Bebe Morris versus James C Morris with two children to the mother and note of prior divorce and remarriage.
H. L. Sweet obtained a district court judgment for 6828.34 against A. B. Cotton and Margaret Cotton. An order approved the sale of property to satisfy the amount after last week’s term.
The divorce suit of Helen Brown against Lordon V. Brown was dismissed. The text then notes facts about petroleum usage in the United States, including shares of global vehicle stock, refinery capacity, and 1951 consumption reaching a record 7.101 million barrels per day.
District Judge Roy Anderson denied WM Walker Co of Hobbs a motion for a new trial in three suits where judgment was rendered for the plaintiffs. C. L. Sanders received 4197.50 dollars E. L. Clemons 3725.55 dollars and Cayl W. Linsley 4619.90 dollars. The cases were heard at the last jury term of court. Mrs Imogene Smalley Gira Pauchter of Hobbs and Mr and Mrs K Smalley of Hobbs rest in Lea County Hospital for medical treatment.
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