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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1954
Page
2
The Lovington Leader is an official Lea County publication founded in 1909. It prints three times weekly from Lovington New Mexico with Agnes Kastner as head editor and publisher. Subscriptions vary by Lea County and Lovington carrier options.
The New York Times report by J. H. Carmical notes major refiners introduce higher octane fuels claiming up to 25 percent more power and 8 to 10 percent greater road mileage after large research and processing investments. The piece stresses competition drives industry progress and warns against wasting wealth.
A column recalls long history of tobacco warnings from King James I to Pope Urban VIII and rulers in Denmark Russia and Turkey. It cites a 1953 US Agriculture report saying Americans smoked 423 billion cigarettes while doctors debated lung cancer, arguing the piece as satire on anti tobacco campañas.
Sheriff McAdoo planned sending ace deputy James Robinson to Eunice drew gossip and laughter as Robinson denied considering the move. The tale drew church ladies into the chatter while Ronpinson noted the crowd’s amusement. Meanwhile W G Donley plans a write in bid for county commissioner from Hobbs with support from Donley and Jess Harwell.
Report mentions threats by jokers that they may trip Robinson some day. The wording is unclear and contains slang, with no concrete details about who, where, or when the incident would occur.
Supporters of R. C. Hayes in Eunice remain unsettled over his dismissal as sheriff. Mc Adoo has spoken with residents, who express general approval of the move and cooperation with the new deputy Joe Pierce. Pierce comes from Tatum and has prior experience with the Hobbs and Kermit, Texas police forces.
In Judge Green's office a couple wed and the groom asked about charges. The judge said fees were not fixed and people paid what they wished. When asked for others' payments, he stated a range from a dollar to ten, and the groom slipped him two quarters.
The note recalls missing a large party for H. C. Pannell while in Santa Fe for Rosemary's graduation. It mentions following Democratic and Republican politics, a lunch with Herman Baca, and hints at mixed support in the Mechem era for Mrs. Baca vs a secretary, noting she prevailed like Alvin Stockton.
Alvin Stockton hires Mechem to handle catering for an upcoming political event. The arrangement is described as favorable and likely beneficial for Stockton's campaign efforts.
A local write in details two Montoya children linked to Joe Montoya a gubernatorial candidate and praising family life then shifts to a formal legal notice from the State Engineer in Roswell New Mexico about a water rights permit L 702 S for Joe York agent for Everett Buell Lovington seeking 480 acre feet per year for irrigation in Lea County with protest window of ten days and a June 20 1954 consideration date.
Mrs. J C Head receives the letter of appreciation from J G McAdoo thanking her for effective assistance during his first sheriff campaign in Lea County New Mexico. He credits loyal friends and seeks continued support to improve law enforcement in the county.
Coyentte Parker sues Billy Gene Parker for absolute divorce on incompatibility in Lea County District Court case 11705. Defendent ordered to appear by July 1954. default judgment possible. Attorney William J. Heck of Hobbs represents plaintiff. Clerk W M Beauchamp signs May 25, 1954. Published Lovington Leader May 27 and June 3 10 17 1954.
Harold Runnels of Lovington seeks a permit to appropriate 143.16 acre feet per year from shallow groundwater in the Lea County Underground Water Basin by drilling a 100 foot well in Section 8 Township 16 South Range 36 East for supplementing Well L-247 B to irrigate 47.72 acres. Protest rights are reserved for the State of New Mexico United States or others with objections due by June 11, 1954. notices run May 18, 25 and June 1, 1954.
A public notice announces the annual meeting for all members of the Lea County Electric. The document specifies date, time, and place details for member attendance and participation.
The Lea County Electric Cooperative invites members to the 1954 annual meeting in Lovington New Mexico on Monday June 7 at 10 00 A M at the Rea Theatre. Business includes quorum checks and reports plus amendments to By Laws Section 1 and Section 2 altering trustee numbers and class divisions with election by secret ballot and provisions for special meetings if needed. The notice also details trustee term changes and election timing commencing in 1951 and amended June 4 1951.
Notice from Lovington New Mexico details by laws and nominations for Lea County Electric Cooperative trustees at the 1954 annual meeting. It lists the vote process, class structure, terms of office, and names on nominations including Ruth S Patterson-Tatum J E Wildman-Tatum New Tip Barnes-Crossroads New Marvin Powell-McDonald A B Carpenter-Plains Texas. Also includes probate notice for Lawrence Pigford estate and administrator Sara Pigford with filing address Hobbs New Mexico.
A crossword style list presents numbered clues across and down for a themed puzzle. Clues include terms for objects actions and abstract ideas, with entries ranging from musical terms to anatomical parts and places. The puzzle features several language hints and abbreviations across the grid.
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