Lovington Leader Details and Editorial Quotes
Lovington Leader, Agnes Kastner head Chad L Wiley assistant publisher, established 1909. Official publication U S Land Office, entered second class matter at Lovington Post Office. Published by Lea County Publishing Company twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays. Editorial quotes from Hatton W Sumners and The Wall Street Journal cited.
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U. S. Land Office
Lovington
N. M
LEA County Publishing Company
ANLIA Resolution Denounces Socialism and Upholds Free Enterprise
The American National Live Stock Association adopts a resolution decrying socialism. It cites government growth, public debt, high taxes, and state intervention as threats, pledging to defend free and competitive enterprise and urging Americans to join in the effort.
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American National Live Stock Association
Teachers Back Rose Letter Against Political Pressure
A letter urges New Mexico teachers to resist political meddling by state school superintendent Chas. Rose who pushed for John Miles. The author accuses Rose of seeking personal gain and questions why Rose supports Miles and what he gains from the deal in Lea County.
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Rose
New Mexico
Chas. Rose
John Miles
Tatum
Lovington
Jal
Eunice
Monument
Mr. Rose
Mr Nunnan Faces Big Job at Hobbs Chamber
New Hobbs Chamber of Commerce secretary Harry Nunnan urges fair treatment and pledges no politics as he plans to sell Hobbs to Lea County. He notes county politics are run by a few and expresses hope for broader town participation and unity across communities.
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Harry Nunnan
Hobbs
Hobbs’ Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Lea County
Bible Class Lesson Presided At Church of Christ
Mrs Albert Spradling led the Ladies Bible Class in the absence of the regular teacher Mrs Archie Nowell. The lesson drew from I Peter as attendees including Mmes J a Cheek Jerry Cook Bill Condra Hubert Gill Leland Guinn Troy Cowie Sr Laman Jones J D Smith J P Murphy Bi Lowman Tom Jackson L R Bressler Willard Highnight Jack Jackson Agnes Hibbets and J W Allen.
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Albert Spradling
Church of Christ
Archie Nowell
I Peter
Mmes J. A. Cheek
Jerry Cook
Bill ‘Condra
Hubert Gill
Leland Guinn
Troy* Cowie
Sr. Laman Jones
J. D. Smith
J. P. Murphy
Bi Lowman
Tom Jackson
L. R. Bressler
Willard High
Mrs. O B Lewis Returns From Mayhill Visit
Mrs. O B Lewis of Mayhill returned home Friday after visiting in the home of Mr and Mrs Jimmy Webb.
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O. B. Lewis
Mayhill
Jimmy Webb
Wright Improves After Robbery Victim News
H H. V. Wright, the victim of a recent robbery, is improving as much as can be expected given his advanced years.
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H. V. Wright
Broadway and Main Street Merge TV and Movies for Survival
A columnist argues Hollywood and television must unite to rescue both industries. Films tailored for the small screen could recoup box office losses, with classics and dedicated TV productions easing programming pressure and boosting employment across the sector. Paramount explores buying into DuMont as a hedge against growing TV reach.
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Hollywood
de Maupassant
O. Henry
Ben Hecht
Damon Runyon
Somerset Maugham
Toscanini
Stokowski
Jimmy Durante
Maurice Chevalier
Paramount Pictures
DuMont
Paramount
Hobbs Crowd Unmoved by New Mexico Campaigns
In Hobbs at the Labor Hall on Friday a large turnout of candidates failed to attract listeners as many voters show disgust with state tickets. The event featured talks by Dennis Chavez and other figures while organizers note waning interest across Lea County and New Mexico.
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Hobbs
New Mexico
Labor Hall
Lake Frazier
Lea County
Johnny Miles
Dave Chavez
el Dennis Chavez
Senate
Jack Dempsey
George Harris
Mabry
Fifth Judicial Bench
Harris
Army
Barker
Dennis
1946 Memorial Primary in Lea County Barbecue Fallout
The article recalls a 1946 memorial primary in Lea County where Judge Barker faced El Mabry with contenders Burton Roach Rich Grissom and Melvin Neal. The Lea County machine backed Barker, alleging Mabry ignored local interests. A post election barbecue at the New Mexico Electric Co. park proved a flop as invited guests stayed away and meat was scarce.
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Horace Burl Owens
Judge Barker
el Mabry
Burton Roach
Rich Grissom
Lea County
Jack Maddux
Melvin Neal
Barker
Mabry
New Mexico Electric Co
Anl
New Mexico School of Mines seniors enter strong petroleum industry group
The NM S M petroleum engineering graduates move into top posts with Hycalog Southern Union Gas Condor Continental Oil and Texas Pacific. Starting salaries exceed 330 dollars monthly as eight seniors secure jobs in the field. one graduate awaits May 26 ceremony. The piece notes Cecil Kerley Hobbs and Milton Barber as graduates and mentions a church resolution in Lovington dated May 7, 1950.
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New Mexico School of Mines Petroleum Engineering
Clarence B. Folsom
Mr. Folsom
Chester Green
Hycalog Company
Monroe
Gilbert N. Noland
Southern Union Gas Co
N.M.S.M
Cecil Kerley
W. Kerley
Leech St
Hobbs
New Mexico School of Mines
Socorro
Milton H. Barber
School of Mines Senoir Petroleum Engineering Group
Continental Oil Company
Barber
Santa Rita
New Mexico
Christian Ladies Meet with Mrs. Wilder
The Ladies' Council of the First Christian Church met at Mrs. W. H. Wilder’s home on May 18 at 2. Mrs. Wilder led the devotional from Psalms I, presided at a short business meeting, and plans were made to aid a needy family. Attending were Mines, W. M. Chamber, Kenneth Chambers, Collin Chambers, Hugh Harris, E. B. Parsons, Donald Parsons, Ola Duffer, and Bert Wright. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Bert Wright’s home to study lesson 21.
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Ladies’ Council of the First Christian Church
W. H. Wilder
Hugh Harris
Wilder
Bert Wright
Bill Decker Hosts Men's Bridge Session
The Men's Bible Group met at Bill Decker's home Wednesday night for their regular weekly contact bridge session. Attending were Dr. H. W. Gillett, Hank Hazen, Bill Shelton, Terry Crain, Bob Herron, Bob Waton, Bill Badgett, and Bill Gore.
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Men’s Bible Group
Bill Decker
Contact Bridge
H. W. Gillett
Hank Hazen
Bill Shelton
Terry Crain
Bob Herron
Bob Waton
Bill Badgett
Bill Gore
Miss Chambers Honored With Bridal Shower
Mary Chambers was honored with a pre nuptial shower at the home of Sara Shaw. Hosts included Sara Shaw Floy Bell Ada Mae Hair and LaNelle Griffith. Rooms wore rose bouquets and guests arrived from five to six thirty. Ada Mae Hair greeted guests and Floy Bell served at the refreshment table. A white cutwork cloth and a cake inscribed Mary and Wayne with yellow roses appeared on the table. Open faced sandwiches pickles olives mints cake and coffee were served.
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Mary Chambers
Sara Shaw
Misses Shaw
Floy Bell
Ada Mae Hair
LaNelle Griffith
Mary and
Wayne
Miss
Sparkman Family Returns From Carrizozo Visit
Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Sparkman and Claudia Ray returned from Carrizozo where they stayed with Sparkman’s brother and his wife Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Sparkman. They met Mr. and Mrs. John Sparkman of California, one of the Sparkman brothers.
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C. T. Sparkman
Claudia Ray
Carrizozo
Sparkman
C. O. Sparkman
John Sparkman
California
Democratic Candidates Announced for June 6 1950 Primary
A list of Democrats announcing their candidacies for offices on the 1950 primary ballot. The announcements indicate their intent to run under the Democratic banner subject to the June 6 primary election.
Joe Black of Lovington in re election bid faces Hooper and Loa da
Local race centers on Joe Black seeking reelection in Lovington against opponents Hooper and Loada. Ballot dynamics and campaign issues drive community attention as voting approaches.
Teen Aggers dance at the Bull Barn
Mr and Mrs Raymond Eaves hosted a Friday night dance for their son Ray and about 40 teen attendees at the Bull Barn. Chaperones included Mr and Mrs Damon Hardin and others who helped with arrangements as sandwiches cookies and Cokes were served.
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Bull Barn
Mrs
Raymond Eaves
Ray
Teenage At the Bull
Damon Hardin
G. H. Bingham
Woodrow Woods
Elementary Teachers Hold Luncheon at Powers
A luncheon was held at the Powers on May 22 at noon for the teachers of the elementary school. It served as the final social meeting before the summer vacation begins.
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Powers
Divorce and estate notices fill Lea County pages
Legal notices from Lea County NM publish a divorce action by Eva Owens against Lloyd Owens with default judgment risk by July 29 1950 and lawyers York & Schubert Hobbs. probate notice appoints A R Head administrator for Louis Allen White estate with claims due per law. Another suit Joyce Gafford McFather seeks divorce custody and child support from Add Leon McFather. default judgment possible by June 20 1950.
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Lloyd Owens
District Court of
Lea County
New Mexico
Leon
Pat) McFather
Joyce Gafford McFather
Patrick Garland McFather
A. M. Rose
North Dalmont
Hobbs
Revered William Garfield Greenlees Passes After 32 Years
A formal church notice announces the death of Reverend William Garfield Greenlees after 32 years in the ministry of the Presbyterian Church in the United States. He served most recently as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Levinton, New Mexico, and is mourned by church officers and members for his faithful preaching and devoted service.
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William Garfield Greenlees
Kingdom of God
Presbyterian Church
United States
First Presbyterian Church
Levinton
New Mexico
Word of God
Notice of Executrix in Lea County Probate Case
The Probate Court of Lea County New Mexico appoints ANNIE STUBBLEFIELD executrix of M M Stubblefield will. Creditors must file claims with the Lea County Clerk Lovington NM within six months from May 18 1950 first publication. York and Schubert represent the executrix Box 185 Hobbs NM.
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Louis Allen White
Allen White
Probate
Lea County
New Mexico
Billie J. Kilpatrick
York & Schubert
Hobbs
S/ A. R. HEAD
Levington Leader
M. M. Stubblefield
Lovington
Executrix
Annie Stubblefield
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Agnes Kastner
Chad L. Wiley
The
Wall Street Journal
MR. Nunnan
Night
Jack Jackson
Agnes Hibbets
J. W. Allen
HH. V. Wright
Broadway
Main Street
By Billy Rose
Billy Rose
Burton
Tatum Ranchers
Roach
North Sea
Mary Lou Carson
Rich
North End
Dempsey
James B. McGhee
Supreme Court
Si Stark
Miles
Chavez
William Greenlees
Miss Chambers
J.W. Olt & RE of
Joe Black
Vrs
Robate Ray Pond Hooper
Lo Aedara Sane
Joe Ella Robinson
Roy Tatum Ogounty
Eva Tatum
Shortgrass Miller
C. B. Cochran
Eva Nell Owens
W. M. Beauchamp
Joyce Gafford
McFather
Pat
State OF
New Meixco
William Gar
Field Greenlees
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