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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1955
Page
2
Local publication Lovington Leader announces three weekly issues and lists subscription pricing for Lea County and Lovington area. Head Editor Agnes Kastner oversees distribution while official notices describe land office and publication status.
A local feature invites readers to drive slowly and enjoy the aroma and beauty of climbing rose bushes spreading fragrance throughout the town. The note highlights unprecedented bloom levels and scenic worth for residents and visitors alike.
A Lovington review highlights a busy school year with concerts plays and ball games that engaged the community. Strong attendance and high regard for the schools are noted as plans begin for September.
Congress debates funding for postal pay raises road building and foreign aid. Postmaster General warns a three quarter billion postal wage bill faces a presidential veto. Agriculture Secretary Benson predicts the Democratic farm bill will be vetoed if sent to the White House. A Democratic road bill substitute clears the Senate committee. Defense officials testify on foreign aid and tax policy reviews include corporate rates and sales tax repeal.
A mixed batch of notes from various locales. A 14 year old in Washington learns to read only letters A I No. A boy in Atlanta replies to Libya’s Prime Minister Mustapha Ben Halim receiving letters and gifts. Booneville North Carolina voters elect a write in mayor who withdraws. his brother assumes office. A Detroit bookkeeper and bridesmaid reveals borrowing flowers from soldiers memorial. Chicago committee recommends repealing a firehouse pole exit rule for faster egress.
The Nosegay Garden Club met at the home of Mrs. Allen Grisham on the Denver City Highway on Friday May 6. President Mrs. W. L. Minton led discussions on the park project grounds landscaping at Camp Denwoody and the county fair flower show in September. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Members present included Mrs. Minton, Mrs. Charles Hargraves, Mrs. Gene Evans, Mrs. Logam Beal, Mrs. Edith Clardy, Mrs. Vernon Clardy, Mrs. A. J. Berkshire, and Mrs. Grisham.
Cub Scout Pack 9 led by David Shroup held its annual picnic at City Park Monday evening at 6 30.
Mr and Mrs Allen Grisham and family spent Mothers Day with Mrs Zula Mills of Clovis, marking a family gathering to honor their mother in Clovis.
Bill Matlock and his family spent their vacation in Alabama visiting relatives and enjoying time away.
Best of all lawn fertilizers 21 percent nitrogen 24 percent sulfur ammonium sulfate offered in 50 and 100 pound bags. Available at Sacra Bros. Co on Tatum Highway with price 4.85. Website mentioned.
Filing with the New Mexico State Corporation Commission concerns Rebel Oil Company. Includes authorized stock of 250000 and issued capital of 25000. Incorporators Howell Spear Ellie Sims Jeanne Winkles, all in Lovington Eunice and Lovington NM. Principal office Lovington NM. agent Howell Spear. Filed April 14 1955. Published May 10 1955 Lovington Leader.
The Bureau of Land Management announces a public sale to Mary S. Hooper for 80 acres in NM as 5 per acre minimum. Sale June 8, 1955 at 11:30 am at Santa Fe office. Bids by mail require certified funds and sealed envelopes. Also notices an Eddy County water permit application for Lea County basin and protest period.
In the district court of Lea County New Mexico the estate of William A Wright deceased appoints Jerry William Wright as executor. Creditors must file claims by law or be barred. Executor address is 16 W Adams Lovington NM and attorney is Robert C Dow Box 769 Lovington NM. Witness dated April 19 1955. Published Lovington Leader April 26 May 3 10 and 17.
Strictly fresh ookenper at Frankfurt, Germany, receives a broken eardrum after Barbara the sea thien kisses him on the ear. Louisiana State University recently offered a rabbit breeding course, with the program opening Thursday.
Multiple notices from New Mexico State agencies accompany court action and public auctions. The items include a protest window for water permit L-1630 for Lee Lovington, notices of other permit hearings L-247 AAA and L-559 S-2, a suit against E R McHenry in Lea County, and a public auction sale for state lands in Lea County with a May 20, 1955 date.
Notice is given that on April 14 1955 Mary Allman of Lovington seeks permit to change place of use of 375 acre feet per year by abandoning 125 acres of undeveloped land in section 14 township 38 range 5 and to commence irrigation of 125 acres described as Pt Ej 20.
Niagara Falls loses its waterborne transport for the first time since 1846 as two excursion boats named Maids of the Mist burn. The incident leaves the famed honeymoon destination without its signature river vessels.
In Santa Fe New Mexico on April 19 1955 the session law 1931 Chapter 131 governs Valley Gas Corporation of Artesia. The notice records an official action regarding the company and its filing L-2847 under state law.
Notice states James E Madison of Lovington County Lea NM applied February 25 1955 to the State Engineer for a permit to change location of shallow well L-247-AA abandoning use of the well at a point in Section 8 Township 16 South Range 36 East NM P M for irrigation of 24 acres described as P1 N3NE3SW3 tract 2 township range acres.
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