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Newspaper

Lovington Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1950

Page

3

Lovington Leader details publishers and publication status

The Lovington Leader lists Agnes Kastner as head publisher and Chad L Wiley as assistant publisher. The paper, established in 1909, is an official U S Land Office publication entered as second class matter at the Lovington post office, published by Lea County Publishing Company twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays.

U. S. Land Office Lovington N. M LEA County Publishing Company Buster Edward Lea County

Brannan Plan Seen As Cure For Crop Surplus Controversy

The Brannan Plan may reduce waste and lower grocery prices by paying farmers the difference between market prices and supports while letting output enter free markets. Critics warn of higher Treasury costs, while some argue a two tier system still imposes crop restraints and risks unbalancing supply across crops.

The Christian Science Monitor Congress Commodity Credit Corporation Brannan CCC Treasury Illinois House Senate Department of Agriculture

County farmers boost corn output limit by acres

An average of four bushels is raised for every arable acre in the county. As farmers learn to raise corn, the county joins the commercial corn area and progress slows slightly.

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The Power of the Press in American Newspapers

A historical analysis notes that U S daily papers average fourteen million copies in circulation, with 1 781 dailies and 13 643 465 weekly titles. It highlights grass roots influence, rising costs, and the resilience of local family newspapers.

United States New York Times U. S Loocal New York

Political Maneuvering and Oil Discoveries Stir Lea County

In Lea County New Mexico political operatives circle in campaigns as Victor Salazar stalls in a Governor race while Chavez Owens and Baca jostle for the U S Attorney post. Oil firms Buffalo and Union report new discoveries near Glorieta and San Andres zones with multiple wildcat tests and drilling plans in progress amid countywide intrigue. Probate notices announce Annie Stubblefield as executrix with six month claim period.

Notice of Pendency and Divorce Suit in Lea County

Multiple legal notices from Lea County New Mexico detail pendency of civil action to quiet title for Lots 13 14 15 16 and 84 in Block 49 Jal Original Town, with substituted service on multiple defendants. Also announced probate administration for Louis Allen White and a divorce suit Joyce Gafford McFather against Add Leon McFather seeking divorce custody and child support with default risk after June 20 1950.

District Court Lea County New Mexco R. E. (Dugan) Lewallen Jal New Mexico York & Schubert, P. O. Box Hobbs D. C State OF New Mexico Joyce Gafford McFather Leon Pat) McFather Anid Court Patrick Gariend McFather A. M. Rose North Dalmont

Local teachers honored with bridal shower in Lovington

Miss Sara Shaw and Miss La Nelle Griffith, Lovington teachers, were honored Thursday night with a miscellaneous bridal shower at Mrs. Don Montgomery's home. Hostesses were Mrs. Montgomery, Mrs. Harold Howell, and Miss Virginia Wilson. Both teachers have summer weddings planned. Calling hours were from 6 to 8 p.m.

Sara Shaw la Nelle Griffith Lovington Don Montgomery Montgomery Harold Howell Virginia Wilson

Democratic Primary Announces Candidates for 1950 Elections

Democratic party lists announced candidates for offices on the ballot in the June 6 1950 primary. The release identifies those running under the party designation for the upcoming election.

Ouster Sought for Hobbs Sheriff J W Edwards

Local political action targets Hobbs Sheriff J W Edwards with removal proceedings while Lovington figure Joe Black weighs in on the dispute. Community attention focuses on county law enforcement leadership amid intercity tensions.

First Presbyterian Church resolves over life of Mr Greenlees

The Lovington New Mexico church adopts a memorial resolution praising his influence on the church and community. It offers sincere sympathy to Mrs William Greenlees and her sons and directs copies to her and to local papers. Adopted May 7 1950 by Moderator John W Green clerk.

Victor Salazar Salazar Fries Ralph Gallegos T Bo Chavez John Miles Denis Chavez Chavez AAA Lees Kingdom of God Presbyterian Church United States First Presbyterian Church Levinton New Mexico Word of God William Greenlees Lovington

Estate of decedent P B Bar filed in Hobbs NM

Notice of probate for the P B Bar co partnership with decedent and Billie J Kilpatrick. Creditors must file claims within the legal period. Attorneys for the administrator York and Schubert Box 185 Hobbs New Mexico listed. S/ A B Head Administrator published May 9 16 23 1950 Levington Leader.

Notice of Hearing on Final Account in Rothwell Rothwell Will

Lea County New Mexico Probate Court calls hearing for final account and report filed by ancillary executor John Boyle Bell in the estate of Henrietta B Rothwell deceased. Objections may be filed. hearing June 7 at 10:00 AM in Leamington courthouse. Attorneys Heidel & Swarthout, Levvington NM. Clerks seal dated April 20 1950.

Louis Allen White Allen White Probate Court Lea County New Mexico Henrietta B. Rothwell Fannie Bell Furbank John Boyle Bell Matilda Elger Duryee Dorothy H. Easten Jane Secor J. Wilbur Secor, Jr J. Frank Secor Florence Bell Secor Henrietta B Rothwell Leeington Lea County Heidel & Swarthout Levwington Barbara Lee Owens

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Agnes Kastner Chad L. Wiley Europe Aircraft Industries Association OF America Mallamar Field Ero Tibo Chavez Everett Grantham Grantham Horace Burl Owens U. S. Marshall T.be Chavez Baca Marshall Victor Sala Zar State House Buffalo Oil Co Glorieta Democrats At Crossroads Sawyer Curry, Roosevelt, Chavez Eddy National Committee Heidel House of Representatives Hallam Lake Frazier San Andres Union No Fairbairnn Chaves County Caprock Magnolia Petroleum Co Panhandle Central-East Amerada Petroleum Corp Humble Oil & Refining Co Pearson Northwest Eddy County Wildcat Ellenburger William Garfield Greenlees God Dence William Garfield Green M. M. Stubblefied M. M. Stubblefield York & Schubert Executrix Annie Stubblefield Lovington Leader C. W. Justis W. B. Farley Earl Reed Earl Reid J. C. Easterwood W. M. Beauchamp Add Leon Pat McFather State OF New Meiras Miss Shaw Miss Griffith J.W Joe Black Robate Mildred Hooper Long Joe Ella Robinson Mood Smith Roy Tatum Osborne Fisher Eva Tatum Shortgrass Miller C. B. Cochran J. S. Lister John W. Green JNO
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