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Lovington Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1951

Page

2

Republican Chairman Blasts State Road Hiring Practices

Bernalillo County GOP chairman Harry D. Robins condemns the state highway department for not hiring a batch of Republicans for road jobs. He says about 150 Albuquerque highway jobs existed before Governor Mechem took office, but job eliminations halved that number and remaining hires are nonpartisan. Robins states qualified Republicans deserve the jobs and denies the election last year was a mandate to keep current officeholders.

Carlsbad Bernallilo County State Highway Department GOP Harry D. Robins Mechem Albuquerque Robins

Travelin and Talkin Governor Mechem’s Busy Schedule

The Gallup Independent lauds Governor Ed Mechem as the most outspoken state leader yet warns the pace of his speaking engagements may strain him. It suggests he or Mrs. Mechem should skip dragging in as a program attraction when groups such as Cactus Growers or Baton Twirlers request his presence.

Ed Mechem New Mexico

Judgments in Civil Court Cases April 16 to 19

State Engineer v Lawrence grants a temporary restraining order barring irrigation from an unpermitted well. Gladys Bell wins a divorce from Robert Bell on desertion grounds. County clerk ordered to destroy ballots from the 1950 election under supervision of Harvey C. Markley.

State W. V. Lawrence Gladys Bell Robert Bell Harvey C. Markley

Last Rites Held for Mother of Local Woman

Frazier Elias Bridges 80 of Levelland died April 23 after months of illness. Funeral April 24 at First Methodist Levelland with Rev T E Neal officiating. Born Covington Louisiana November 18 1870, he was a retired farmer who moved from Post to Levelland seven years ago. Interment in Post Cemetery. Survivors include wife Addie, daughters Mennington Lovington and Delby Amarillo, four grandchildren, two brothers and one sister. Pallbearers G H Tubb M G Wyatt R C Smith Homer Ivey C F Faubion Kenneth Harper.

Frazier Elias Bridges Levelland A. B. Hennington Lovington First Methodist Church T. Eagar Neal Bridges Covington Louisana Post Texas Tery Addie Bridges Mennington Delbert Delby Amarillo

Notice of Pendency Names Defendants in New Mexico

Notice to named defendants C. H. Odell also C. H O Dell J F Hayes Dortha Hayes also Doro thy Hayes N H Baker and unknown heirs if living or deceased in a pending action. authorities require appearance and response by date set forth in the order.

C. H. Odell C. H. O’dell L. R. Rogers District Court Lea County New Mexico Grimes New City Hobbs L. George Schubert W. M. Beauchamp Jewell Key State OF Francis M. Stephens Nancy Jane Stephens Victoria Doan W. H. Doan Annie Fugitt Elsie Langham Charles W. Doan Ernest E. Doan George F. Doan H. H. Doan F. L. Heidel H. H. Dean O&tlock Lov

Lovington City Hall Wing Nears Completion

The Lovington city hall new wing is nearly finished with woodwork completed partitions tiled floors and a vault installed. Ceiling heater already in place though unused until next fall and awaiting lighting and glass tops. May occupancy is expected within the 45 day contract window.

Lovington City Hall

Lovington School Board Seeks Sealed Bids on Equipment

The Lovington Municipal Board of Education will accept sealed bids on various items of equipment. Bids must be submitted by a stated cutoff and are opened publicly. Specifications and bid forms are available from the district office.

Ofice H. C. Pannel H. C. Pannell F. O. B. Levington New Mexico Lovington

Notice in Civil Action Cogsdil vs Fay

District Court case Cogsdil v Fay specifies civil action number 9288 with plaintiff Calvin Ray Cogsdil and defendant Roberta Fay and a notice issued by the court.

Roberta Fay Cogsdil

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Agnes Kastner Hexi Chad E. Wiley Stered Lovingon N. M G. H. Tubb M. G. Wyatt R. C. Smith Homer Ivey C. F. Faubion Kenneth Harper J. L. Barbro Hobdy Gann State OF New Mexico J. F. Hayes Dortha Hayes Dorothy Hayes N. H. Baker Contd T A Adolphus Charles Hileman Guardian Ned Martin Benny E. Lawson Clay and Gackle and Traders and General Insurance Company Birdie Jetton E. L. Jetton Jamita C. Martin Raymond L. Martin New U. S. Rubber Company Pender’s Department Store Elsie Baker Lovington Leader Roberta Faycogsdil P. O. Box Eunice Levington Seater Ington Heidel & Swarthout Eva Tatum India Calvin Ray Cogsdil National Guardsmen Boise George Washington M.guizot For Irha National Retail Hareware Association Army Store Mex
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