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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1955
Page
1
The Lovington Lions Club met Friday with 52 members and guests present. Officers were nominated for an election on May 13, Founders Day awards honored members who recruited new members, and discussion covered starting a new club in Mallamar Loco Hills. The Light Bulb Sale began Monday and runs through Thursday, with 20 teams covering the city.
President Rudy Owens reports a fresh $65 into Little League gear donations as Lovington parks board seeks extra practice fields and plans to ready several lots for players by month end. Ages eight to twelve must present birth certificates and parental permission when records are turned in. Recent gifts include Wayne's TV Service ten dollars and Oma Dean with Travis Spears five dollars.
United Press reports a cold front across New Mexico brings snow light rain strong winds and dust. Gallup saw snow melt by ground impact while dust cut visibility at Otta and Albuquerque pilots faced brief landing advisories as the front moved east. Eastern districts expected more storms tonight with continued dusty, windy conditions. Lea County had a good shower Saturday night.
Amerada Petroleum Corp seeks an initial allowable of 125 barrels per day for the Bronco Wolfcamp Field split between Texas and New Mexico portions. The hearing noted production under a lower rate will proceed to determine the final value, with 40 acre units, casing and cementing rules, and cross state submissions planned.
Vandalism at Hobbs L L Park causes more than 800 dollars in damage to concession stands rest rooms and press box. Growing concerns over vandalized plumbing fixtures broken doors and a ruined well prompt cleanup and repair efforts.
Orville Hendre reports the Leader- Fare subscription contest in Hobbs and Lovington moves to the third period with a May 20 deadline. Subscriptions are purchased at regular price by area customers. prizes include keys to a Dodge from Almar Motor Co and cash awards. Judges will decide winners based on standings shown with candidates led by Mrs. A. L. [name incomplete].
Drillstem tests at Amera da Petroleum Co No 1 SR State in Lea County’s extreme northwest show oil. In a Devonian test from 11127 to 11152 feet the tool was open 5 hours, recovering 2080 feet water blanket with 120 barrels of 41 gravity oil and 29 barrels water. Gas surfaced in 1 hour 40 minutes. Another test from 11192 to 11127 feet recovered 15 feet oil and water blanket with 5 feet free oil, 40 feet oil and gas cut mud estimated 5 percent oil, and other cut mud at 20 oil. Located 6 miles north of Mescalaro field, 660 location from the south and west lines of Sec 14, Twp 29 N, Range 32 E.
A 1954 Chevrolet four door sedan driven by Bernard Patrick O'Hare, 31, Hobbs, left the road and rolled once and a half at 2 45 A M near Paris. The sheriff's department investigated but reported no injuries.
W T Wile, a Lovington High School teacher, was in Lea County Hospital undergoing surgery on Thursday.
A production error left the Leader with two sizes of newsprint causing garish summer colors in the edition. Workers claim they warned the printer by phone, but the problem persisted. The mishap highlights miscommunication between staff and suppliers and questions about newsroom workflow.
Two youths aged 14 and 15 are charged with breaking and entering and theft after allegedly breaking into the Wright Motor Company garage in Ta tum and entering a nearby filling station. They reportedly stole six cartons of cigarettes, a box of candy, and $6.70 in cash before being placed before the juvenile panel.
Mrs. David Shoup's eighth grade science class in Lovington proposes a city cleanup campaign after noting dirty streets. Three students delivered a notice to the Leader urging action, citing Hobbs as having started a similar effort with slogans like Don't be a litterbug. They argue for a cleaner city to impress visitors and improve living conditions.
In Grand Island Nebraska nurse Mrs Nina Clark found a pearl in her oyster stew at the Palmer Grill. The pearl was appraised at sixty dollars, drawing attention to the restaurant and boosting its popularity among patrons and locals.
Midcontinental Oil Corp announces location for No 10 well E Fulon at 1,976 feet from west line and 660 feet from south line of section 6 13s 38e. The Devonian test extends 12,700 feet three miles south of the Multipay Gadiola field and three miles southeast of Tatum.
New Mexico lawmaker Fred Cole of Artesia proposes a four point strategy to curb welfare costs without new taxes. Steps include removing chiselers from rolls, enforcing full tax collection, publicly opening rolls for scrutiny, and adopting lien and relative liability laws. He cites unpaid income taxes and asserts many families dodge obligations while relatives may bear responsibility.
Town crews report alleys uptown are being scraped and wet down several times to suppress dust. The process aims to improve cleanliness and air quality for residents and pedestrians.
Lovington assigns Hazel Tlen Stivers as meter patrolwoman replacing night radio operator duties after sheriff’s radio consolidation. City officials vow strict enforcement of parking meter ordinance as she begins learning the new role Monday morning.
City police notes weekend activity with no arrests. Bill Badgett saw a vehicle stop and a prowler open his car door while his dog chased him away. Harry Porter suffered a dog bite at the Beadle residence and was advised to seek medical care. R B Gilcrease reported two stolen fender skirts from a 1951 Ford at the Plaza Hotel.
Charlie Wil son Rodebush aged 65 died May 1 at County hospital in Hobbs after asthma complications. Born July 22 1889 in Missouri, he was a retired pump er for Joshlin Oil Co. in Missouri and had moved to Eunice for health. Survived by widow Dora Rodebush Prague and children Ruthie Lee Smith Prague Ellie Mae O Dell Cushing Horace Obe Ray Otto Monterey Park CA Oee Lee Stroud four sisters and four brothers all of Oklahoma. Griffin Funeral Service in charge.
The Agriculture Department announces the drought emergency feed grain program will continue for two more months in parts of Colorado, Oklahoma, and Texas and will be designated in 19 New Mexico counties. Eligible farmers may apply by June 15 to obtain feed for until June 30 at $1.00 per hundredweight off market price through local feed dealers with certificates.
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