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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1952
Page
4
A convict, facing a death sentence, was given life imprisonment by United Ire in a landmark ruling. The court accepted arguments for alternative punishment and sentenced the inmate to life behind bars with no parole option stated.
A district court jury in Las Cruces found Valerino Alaniz guilty of killing Pierre Nalda and Lincoln Yancher in February 1949. The jury recommended life in prison and a formal sentence will be handed down tomorrow. This marks his second conviction for the same crime after the state supreme court granted a new trial.
Hobbs VFW Auxiliary met at Mrs. Eleanor Teague’s home to plan the Junior Senior banquet held last Friday night. About 285 attended. The committee included Mrs. Juanita Turner and Clarabel Orr and members such as Mildred Edwards Bea Cedrii Fae Prater Hazel Heard and Ethel Poole.
New Mexico A and M Extension Service publishes Cotton Insect Control Guide for New Mexico 1952 by entomologist Mike Swoboda. It guides counts sprays dusts and materials, stressing timely right pesticide use. Copies are free at county extension offices or by writing to Extension Service State College N M.
Magazine profile highlights seven New Mexico A and M graduates in home economics. It notes the field offers professional training plus preparation for wife and homemaker roles, with careers including educators, extension agents, 4-H leaders, a nutritionist, and a Rural Electrification adviser.
The Presbyterian Church ladies gathered Monday night at the Educational Building with Mrs. John Green presiding and Mrs. W. R. Cain leading the devotional. A Presbyterian report was read by Mrs. J. C. Anderson and Mrs. A. O. Oberwetter, followed by a prayer from Mrs. Fred Johnson. Mrs. J. S. Eaves hosted the social hour. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Green and Jimmy spent the weekend in Pecos with Dr. W. D. Black.
The Lovington district court hears compensation cases this week. C. E. Sanders sues H. R. Sindorf claiming total and permanent injury to his right leg from a rig accident and seeks a 50 percent increase plus medical costs and attorney’s fees. R. C. Daly of Texa Oil Co. seeks compensation for injuries as a drilling rig laborer. J. I. Steynes of Olsen Blount Drilling Co. alleges injuries from striking drill collars with a crow bar while on a rig.
Construction on the Eunice swimming pool progresses with excavation done forms up concrete pouring underway. Supervisor R R Waugamon of Hobbs will operate the pool at Marshall Park as park cleanup continues. A-1 Queens to play in Eunice on June 21 with a second game to follow.
The new Wacker building has been completed by Mrs. Hazel Turner Johnson and opened for business last Monday. Plans are under way for a larger building to house the Lea County State Bank of Eunice as well as offices and a showroom for the New Mexico Electric Service Corp.
Walter R. Greebon of Hobbs New Mexico has been promoted to sergeant while serving with the 40th Infantry Division in Korea. The division, a California National Guard unit, holds central Korean front south of Kum Song and was in Korea since December after earlier duty in Pan. Also noted is Apprises M Miller of Hobbs who graduates as a second lieutenant from Army Engineer Officers Candidate School at Fort Belvoir Virginia and Bill Jackson arriving in Lovington for Navy damage control training at Treasure Island.
Miss June Danglade was honored with a bridal shower on Monday afternoon. Hostesses included Mrs. Lester Alston Mrs. J Kimmons Mrs Cliff Yearwood and Mrs W A Anderson. Pink and white decorations featured a silver wedding ring centerpiece with pink carnations and tiered candle displays. Attendants and guests listed include Mrs Str aus Baker Mrs Ned Tru ex Mmes Barbara Ander ex and many others from Hobbs Odessa Lovington and Artesia.
A white rat named Snow ball visits Lovington kindergarten sparking joy in the 3rd grade room. Several local youngsters face minor health woes like chickenpox, while families travel for medical care and visits to grandparents.
Mrs Betty Jones and her daughter Paula Celeste visit her mother Mrs Ben Graham in Big Lake Texas. Mrs Nellie Glasscock is ill with the flu this week. Mrs Vid Reed left Monday for Tyler Texas to visit her daughter Mrs Bill Ratliff. The article notes that more than 15 000 000 boys and girls have joined 4 H club activities since its national start about 30 years ago.
The Lea County Gospel Singers host an all day singing at Grimes Missionary Baptist Church in Hobbs on Sunday May 6. Participants are asked to bring a basket lunch to share during the noon meal hour.
The Eunice road is undergoing a survey for reconstruction and paving. Officials plan a full rebuild based on the survey findings to improve travel conditions.
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