Junior High Awards and Band Assembly Held May 12 1955
The third annual Junior High School awards and band assembly took place in the Jefferson Avenue Gymnasium on Thursday May 12 1955 at 10 am. The program opened with the National Anthem by the Junior High Cadet Band. Class president awards went to Mel Owen Donglas Cone and Leon Harkey with sponsors Miss Fivy Bell Mrs Sara Bell and Mr Howard Howell presenting the honors. Athletic awards went to Bobby Collum Lee Smith Hugh Clary Bobby Hicks and others. Newspaper awards went to Sadie Jim Allen and Mary Bustamante presented by Mrs Bobbie Mickus. Citizenship awards were given to Martha Stoneham Carolyn Han and Gene Gann. The student council president award went to Ronnie Short presented by John Pulman director of bands. Safety patrol badges were awarded to Captain Wesley Holcomb Lieutenant Manuel Bustamante and Lieutenant Chris Ayers and badges to listed patrol members. Continued on Page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Avenue
Juior High
Mel Owen
Donglas Cone
Leon Harkey
Fivy Bell
Sara Bell
Howard Howell
Bobby Collum
Bill Daws
Lee Smith
Hugh Clary
Bobby Hicks
Monahans
Sadie Jim Allen
Mary Bustamante
Bobbie Mickus
Martha Stoneham
Charles Benson
Carolyn Han
Gene Gann
Warren Dill
Ronnie Short
Howard
Berry Hobbs
Jimmy Fisher
Michael Caudill
Michael Stout
Ronnie Nelms
Larry Wolfrum
Dwayne Rackeley
John Aiguier
Amos Bunch
Lowell Stephens
W. A. Anderson
Ralph Kneeland
Douglas Mahan
Carl Espinosa
Stanton Royal
Stephen Foster
Gary Lowry
Jeanie
Gayle Newman
Colonel Staunton
Leo Bridgforth
Phillip
Mike Denton
First Degree Murder Trial Opens for Mrs Williams
The first degree murder trial of Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Williams began around noon Monday after jurors were exhausted and a new pool was summoned. The case concerns the death of Darlene Brown, a waitress shot in a Lovington cafe, with Dr. A J Jenson and ex police chief C D Stout testifying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth Williams
Uasy CicVeu
Woodrow W. Coe
Lovington
A. J. Jenson
Hobbs
C. D. Stout
Kenneth Scoggins
al Spradling
Willie H. Turner
Joe E. Standifer
Dick Robertson
Eunice
William J. Albright
Homer T. Elwell
J. W. Woodward
Roy McAdams
Hubert Gill
Roscoe McNabb
Malco Buys Control of Sacra Bros
Malco Refineries reportedly acquired a 51 percent controlling interest in Sacra Brothers, a liquefied petroleum firm operating in southern New Mexico. Roswell executive Robert Anderson and other Malco officials had no immediate comment. The sale occurred in January but remained secret until now, and Sacra Brothers trucks have since been repainted with the Arrow Gas sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malco Refineries
Sacra Brothers Liquified Petroleum
New Mexico
Malco
Robert Anderson
Roswell
Sacra Brothers
Sacra Bros
Arrow Gas” Company
Cotton Acreage Measuring To Start Soon
Joe M. Peterson ASC County office manager says measuring of the 1955 cotton acreage will begin. Cc. E. Habiger helped conduct a field supervisors school on May 10. Due to funds, about half the acreage may be measured after July 1. Farmers should contact the local ASC office when ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe M. Peterson
ASC
Cc. E. Habiger
Peterson
Hobbs Couple Iris Finn and Merle R Best Wed in Carlsbad
Mrs Iris Finn and Merle R Best both of Hobbs were married in Carlsbad last week.
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Iris Finn
Merle R. Best
Hobbs
Carlsbad
Bowden Re elected Eunice Chamber President
Faugh H Bowden has been reelected president of the Eunice Chamber of Commerce. Vic Pres ident is Bob Moates with John Hallmark as treasurer. Moates also chairs membership, publicity, roads and airport, retail trades, civic clean up, and athletic committees. John Hallam is controller committee chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faugh H. Bowden
Eunice Chamber of Commerce
Vic
Bob Moates
John Hallmark
Moates
Albirda Dial
Paul Wallach
Burl Williams
Harold Golden
Athletic
Ellis Rowland
J. W. Caton
John Hallam
Lovington Lions Elect Officers for 1955-56
Ernest McNutt was elected president of the Lovington Lions Club for 1955 56. Other officers include Drayton Wasson first vice president Art Mhoon second vice president C T Spark man third vice president J C Dotson treasurer Bob Bowers treasurer A C Dooley trail twister Greg Salinas Lion Tamer Clyde Carson Blewitt Coton and Carl Crutchfield named two year directors F W Hall to serve one year Hold over Lion President Jimmy Abbott Leo Jones Tom Kirkham represented Lions International and announced international recognition at the Atlantic City convention in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington Lion's Club
Ernest McNutt
E & E Department
Drayton Wasson
Art Mhoon
C. T. Sparkman
J .C. Dotson
Bob Bowers
A. C. Dooley
Trail Twister
Greg Salinas
Lion Tame
Clyde Carson
Blewitt Coton
Carl Crutchfield
F. W. Hall
Lion
Jimmy Abbott
Leo Jones
Tom Kirkham
Lion’s International
Lovington Lion’s Club
Atlantic City
New Jersey
VFW Meeting Announced At Firemen's Hall Tonight
The VFW invites all overseas veterans to attend the meeting tonight at Firemen's Hall at 7 P M. Members and guests are urged to arrive on time for the program and discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
Firemen’s Hall
Police Arrest Knife Wielder
Jim Blankenship fifty one resident of the Main hotel was arrested Tuesday night on a drunk and disorderly charge after Mrs Blankenship called police saying her husband armed with a butcher knife would not let her go to bed He was jailed by Deputy Sheriff Villers and Policeman Looney
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Jim Blankenship
Looney
Villers
Oil Worker Dies In South Lovington Area
Sudden heart attack deaths struck two Lea County oilfield workers within a week. Leroy E. Vannest died Thursday evening. Clyde Ray Henson fainted at the Fred Pool rig Sunday afternoon and died shortly after in Lovington. An inquest, led by Judge John W. Green, delayed verdict pending autopsy results on Henson. Henson survived by a widow and two children. burial planned in Coleman, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lea County
Leroy E. Vannest
Magnolia Lease
Clyde Ray Henson
Tatum
Lovington
John W. Green
Joe Melvin Bartley
Paul Moore
R. L. Roper
Bill Bailey
Fred Pool Jr
Truman Fletcher
Henson
Austin
Texas
Smith Yarbro
Colemen
Old Kentucky Garden operetta staged at Leevington Jr High
Leevington Junior High presented the spring operetta On Old Kentucky Garden based on Stephen Foster songs. The 1850s Kentucky garden setting featured sixth grade chorus, a large cast, and backing from the I.O.O.F. for garden scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jr. High
Leevington Junior High School
Old Kentucky Garden
Stephen Fost*er
Theodosia Paynter
G. A. Grant
Infant Teague Buried in Hobbs
Graveside services were held at 10 30 A M Monday May 16 for infant Rose Ann Teague daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth D Teague 313 N Linam Hobbs. Rev Ernest C Dowell of the Missionary Baptist Church officiated Griffin Funeral Service was in charge.
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Teague
Hobbs
Prarie Haven
Rose Ann Teague
Daugter
Kenneth D. Teague
Ernest C. Dowell
The
Missionary Baptist Church
Griffin
Artesia dentist D. J. J. Clarke honored for 50 years
D. J. J. Clarke Sr. of Artesia received a party from Artesia graduate nurses honoring his fifty years in dentistry. A cake bore five candles for ten-year increments. Known as the "Czar" of the Dental board, he began practice in Hebdbs during the boom days and was named to the State Board of Dental Examiners in 1912, serving as secretary since 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artesia
Hebdbs
The
Dental Board
State Board of Dental Examiners
Mrs Buck Blakley Dies in San Diego Hospital
Word reached Lovington of the death of Mrs Buck Blakley who died in a San Diego California hospital on Sunday evening May 15. Mrs Blakley known as Pat to friends formerly lived in Mallamar and later in Lovington. Mr Blakley drove out early Saturday to be with her. No funeral arrangements are known.
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Buck Blakley
Lovington
San Diego
California
Blakley
Pat
Mallamar
Plains Rodeo Honors For Lovington Girls
Two Lovington girls won honors at the Plains Rodeo Saturday night. Jean Williams led barrel racing on the bay mare Mary Owens and finished first. Marilyn Caudill placed third riding Freckles. The Cagle services were held Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington
Plains Rodeo
Jean Williams
Marilyn Caudill
Jean
Mary Owens
Marilyn
Rose Show in Hobbs Seeks Local Enthusiasts Today
Rose lovers urged to attend the Rose Show in Hobbs at the Tidwell Motor Co. display room on North Turner Street. Individual roses and arrangements will be judged during the day and awards posted in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobbs
Tidwell Motor Co
Turner Street
Lovington High School Class of 1955 Graduation Adopted with Baccalaureate
Lovington will honor 84 graduates with a Baccalaureate sermon on Sunday May 22 and commencement on Tuesday May 24. Rev G F Garlington and Rev Ed Hamilton lead services with the high school choir performing multiple pieces. Tom L Popejoy NMU president will address the class and diplomas will be presented by John T Easley. Rehearsals and sponsor figures listed among seniors and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington
Ed Hamilton
F. Melius Christiansen
Waring
Wayne Mickey
Church of Christ
Hobbs Sports top Big Springs in high scoring win
Everton Hernandez pitched for Hobbs Sports in a 9-8 victory over Big Springs. He allowed 14 hits and 8 runs with 7 strikeouts and 3 walks as Pat Stacey kept him in longer amid crowd urging. Delatora homered and Delatora scored again in a fourth inning rally.
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Evelie Hernandez
Hobbs Sports
Big Springs
Hernandez
Everton Hernandez
Pat Stacey
Sports
Midland
Jack Poppel
Tony Martinez
Poppel
Billings
Zapp
Martin
Delatora
Algazabal
Oldtimer Near Death At Tatum Ranch Home
Mrs Ellie Adams of Tatum, an elderly resident past ninety years, is reported to be at the point of death at her ranch residence near the village of Tatum.
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Ellie Adams
Tatum
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Simms
James Robinson
Finis Heidel
Stanigan
Kermet Nash
Colored Cafe
Bowden
Eunice Chamber
VFW Meeting
Schaefer
Kentucky
Linam, Hobbs
Cagle
Florence Anderson
Gounded
Haydn
G. F. Garlington
Bortniansky- Tkach
Anderson
Hugh Harris
First Christian Church
Odette
W‘ngs
Wiley
Tom L. Popejoy
New Mexico University
Larry Crouse
H. C. Pannell
John T. Easley
Board of Education
Chester Watt
Jimmy Bevers
Jerrie Lou Cap
Mary Lou Lawson
Mamie Gene Fulton
Darla Ann Gann
Ann Easley
Billie Joyce Stuteville
Margaret Lee Tarry
Patsy Ruth Teas
Dora H. Trotz
Vere Ruth Weaver
Jacquelyn Jo Wheeler
Doyle Lee Wood
Betty Jo Yancey
Olin M. Young
Bender Park
Julio Calatoria
Chico Re
Cio
Mannie Junco
Junco
George Beck
Aldazabal
Rozell
Beck
Oreno
Argudine
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