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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1955
Page
2
The house votes on the administration plan to create nearly three million Minute Men ready to fight on a moment’s notice. A compromise reserve bill passes initial tests while protests from opponents push toward a final vote.
Case list shows Bill Joe Cochram vagrancy released on own recognizance. George Richard Dickerson reckless driving and causing an accident with bond reduced to 500 dollars. Big 3 Butane Co overwidth load fined 25 dollars. Wm David Cole vagrancy released on own recognizance. James Melvin Jones DWI and causing an accident released on 500 dollar bond. Case to district court. Johnny Stoneham speeding 10 dollars. Preston R Christoph vagrancy released on own recognizance.
A Minneapolis car parked beside a meter displayed a window sign claiming the car obeys speed laws. The scene flagged a traffic violation when the meter flag rose. The incident drew attention as a curious street moment.
The article advises how to hunt predators using calls, noting late afternoon or early morning are best, with night if spectators are considered. It covers camouflage, staying still, wind direction, stand duration, call volume, and moving to avoid wind detection, stressing practice and patience.
The Lovington Women's Golf Association invited Hobbs County Club women to join a luncheon at the Lovington course on Tuesday May 24. Pro Frank Hensley led the regular morning lesson, Milred Scott presided, and 25 members attended. Alice Mae Carter and Nikki Minton enrolled, with Jane Pattison delivering the surprise package. Stony's Driving Range saw crowded practice as Hank Hensley demonstrated improvements for the group.
A tornado skirted Clovis then veered toward Grady as warnings spanned the West Texas New Mexico border. It struck Portales with rain and sleet on the droughty east side, while cafe owners in Melrose feared a hit. State police ordered occupants to lie on the floor. the twister instead damaged a warehouse across the street.
The Association honors president Mildred Scott for securing a runner-up trophy at the Hobbs Ladies tournament held last week. A Tuesday rule fines tardy members a dime, with 9 a.m. as the required arrival time.
A tornado swept through Melrose on the east side of the state toppling power lines and destroying a warehouse. No injuries were reported though the funnel narrowly missed a nearby case before it spun out of town.
The menu lists daily offerings for a last school day. Monday serves fried chicken with potatoes and gravy, tossed salad, ice cream sandwich, bread, and chocolate ink. Tuesday features roast beef with gravy, fried potatoes, creamed asparagus, banana pudding, bread, and milk. Wednesday offers beef sandwiches, tuna sandwiches, potato chips, peanut butter cookies, and chocolate.
The Lydia Society gathered Thursday morning May 17 at the Presbyterian Church. Members enjoyed coffee and cake and heard a brief business session. They planned to meet again on the first Thursday in June with Hoppi Chambers at 302 West Avenue N and welcomed Pat Cozzens from Ft Sumner.
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