Speiss Delivers Bold Charge at Dem Meeting in Roswell
State Chairman Waldo Speiss of Las Vegas told New Mexico Democrats the party is discredited and bankrupt and urged building from precincts. He warned of a tough fight, urged a policy committee, and called for aggressive candidates to lead government over party interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldo Speiss
Las Vegas
Democratic Party
Speiss
Roswell
Democrat Party
New Mexico
Committee On
Lynell Skarda
Clovis
A. T. Hannet
Albuquerque
Don Hallam
Hobbs
Care Laboratories Branch to Open in Lovington
Core Laboratories Incorporated plans a Lovington business setup around November 10 with its Dallas main office guiding operations. Reese Wilkerson of the Lovington Chamber of Commerce notes Core has leased the lot in front of Myers Motor Company, joined the Chamber, and will bring about three families and several men to town. M. E. Lynch of Post, Texas, will head the local office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Care Lavatories Incorporated
Lovington
Dallas
Texas
Reese Wilkerson
Core
M. E. Lynch
Post
Finance committee report outlines party funds and debts
The report, presented by M. Sandoval, shows from May 1 to October 31 receipts totaling 32141.00 and debts of 7138.00 still owed. Disbursements include office and organization expenses, salaries totaling 4452.99, travel costs 4078.00, and 20411.59 paid on old debts. The balance on November 1 was 1340.00 with Eddy County contributing 500. Speirs received 1000 for six months and a salary restructure was proposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Sandoval
Junior Murry
Hobbs
Arthur Jones
Taylor Fithian
A. D. Sawyer
Waldo Speiss
Speirs
Eddy County
Artesia
Fithian
Speiss
Santa Fe
Cub Scout Mothers Meet Friday at First Methodist Church
Mrs Hubert Gill requests all Cub Scout mothers to attend a meeting Friday November 9 at 10 am in the First Methodist Church. The event is led by the group president and aims to prepare mothers for upcoming activities.
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First Methodist Church
Hubert Gill
Graveside rites held for infant Sonny Dowdy
Graveside rites were conducted November 2, 1951 for Sonny Dowdy who died at birth. Rev. Chester Watt presided at the graveside with Smith-Yarbro in charge. The infant was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest E. Dowdy of Lovington. One brother survives.
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Sonny Dowdy
Chester Watt
Smith-Yarbro
Ernest E. Dowdy
Lovington
Cafeteria Moves to School Campus to Serve More Pupils
The old barracks building east of the railroad station was relocated to the school campus and repaired. New tables chairs a steam table dishwashing machine and sinks were installed and the unit will be ready next week. The cafeteria now serves more than 850 pupils daily.
Marriage Licenses Listed for Odessa Midland and Nearby Areas
October 30 to November 3 record multiple marriage licenses across Odessa Midland Lovington Hobbs and surrounding Texas towns. Couples include Fowler Zeigler Cochran Walser McCollum Harper Terry Martin Amos Cul birth and others with ages ranging from 17 to 60 and partners from Lovington Hobbs Lamesa Talpa Denver City and Colora do City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Lee Fowler
James E. Zeigler
Odessa
Donnie Anderson
Wayne Barton
Midland
Texas
Ruby Cochran
J. W. Walser
Viola Fay McCollum
Alfred E. Wisenbaker
Lamesa
Mattie Harper
J. M. Terry
Colorado City
Jewell C. Martin
Edgar R. Martin
Talpa
Jewell Amos
W. L. Ams
Hobbs
Henrietta Culbirth
Charlie J. McNutt
Barbara Lee Raper
Marvin Campbell
Lovington
Bettie Allene Burdick
Denver City
Billy F. Thompson
Willie B. Evans
Sam Shaver
Debra May Herdick
John L. Williams
Ruby Ruth Kirby
Billie J. Cox
Levelland
Marion E. Grisham
George A Berryman
Birdie M. Key
Claud Key
Hobbs Doris Frances Palmer
William E. Lee
Local hunter complains over Grapevine omission
Bill Anderson protests in a letter to the Loving ton Leader after his name is left off a hunters list. He claims riding skill and teaching ability, names Hobby Gann John Campbell Cliff Yearwood and ex mayor Joe Simmons, and threatens to quit the paper if not published. He asks for publicity and forgiveness.
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Lea County
Lovington
Agnes
Hobby Gann
Cliff Yearwood
John Campbell
Joe Simmons
Bill Anderson
W. A
Eunice Graduate Wins Award In Far East
Richard F. Anderson 21 of Houston received a commendation ribbon with pendant and temporary citation from Vice Admiral C Turner Joy for aiding a carrier pilot after a crash behind enemy lines near Kojo Korea. As aviation structural mechanic third class and helicopter crewman aboard the USS Manchester he showed courage and devotion to duty. He is a Eunice graduate and worked for Atlas Air Conditioning Co. in Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Richard F. Anderson
Ervin E. Anderson
Houston
Texas
C. Turner Joy
Naval Forces
Far East
United States Navy
Anderson
Kojo
Korea
Incian
Tungnam
Sariwon
Formosa
Eunice, N. M
Atlas Air Conditioning Co
Weiser Joins Rice Construction in Lovington Move
Henry A. Weiser relocates from Hamilton Texas to Lovington to head residential construction at Rice Construction Co. Lawrence Rice oversees commercial work. Weiser earlier worked for Rice, stayed in Hamilton until weeks ago, then moved and bought a new driver’s license in Lovington. He is in Judge Green’s office finalizing his ting legal.
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Weiser
Hamilton
Rice Coast. Co
Henry A. Weiser
Lovington
Texas
Rice Construction Co
Lawrence Rice
Rice
Judge Green
Pitchfork Liquor Case Dismissed
Robert Ward attorney for the Pitchforkers says the State Liquor Control Director Elfego Baca dismissed the case without a decision. Pitchforkers protested the bar arguing improper posting when the license moved from Hobbs to the area. Ward did not know any further action planned.
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Robert Ward
Pitchforkers
Pitchfork
Elfego Baca
Hobbs
Lovington Chamber Seeks Housing District Status
The Lovington Chamber of Commerce moves to have Lovington designated as a critical area for housing and business construction. Correspondence with the National Production Authority shows favorable interest due to oil activity around Lovington.
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Lovington
Safety Patrol Organized at School Year Start
A safety patrol was organized at the start of the school year. Boys from the Junior High and High School form the patrol and direct traffic near the campus. Drivers are urged to obey traffic signals when near the school.
Lovington Wildcats Tie With Hilltoppers To Clinch B Standings
The Lovington Wildcats tied the Los Alamos Hilltoppers 19 to 19, leaving Lovington undefeated in the B Conference while Los Alamos has one loss. Two touchdowns by Ken Lawson and another by Battles led Lovington but Lawson converted only one extra point. Lovington will face Fort Sumner on Thanksgiving Day with a chance to win the B Championship.
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Lovington Wildcats
Los Alamos Hilltoppers
Lovington
Los Alamos
Fort Sumner
Wildcats
Hilltoppers
Ken Lawson
Battles
Lawson
Tax notices mailed for 1951 in New Mexico
Osborne Fisher said tax notices for 1951 would be mailed Monday as 9,000 cards are prepared for the rush. Under New Mexico law, half the taxes must be paid by December 1 with a penalty of 1 percent per month for late payment.
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Osborne Fisher
New Mexico
Fishers House Slightly Damaged by West Avenue F Fire
Fire broke out in the Osborne Fisher home last Wednesday causing small damage. The blaze started near a floor furnace in a new house on West Avenue F in the 500 block.
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Osborne Fisher
Fisher
West Avenue
Lea County Court House Closed for Armistice Day
All offices in the Lea County Court House will remain closed on Monday November 12 in observance of Armistice Day which falls on Sunday this year.
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Lea County Court House
Oil and Gas Valuations Indexed for 1951 First Quarter
In the treasurer's office a quarterly oil and gas valuation index was organized by Mrs. Barbara Owens after many requests for figures. The first quarter 1951 valuations total 14,076,753 with taxes paid 3574,427.36. Valuations rise by about five to six thousand per quarter.
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Barbara Owens
Local Schools Observe Education Week in Lovington
Lovington Schools join National Education Week events from November 11 to 17 with an open night on Tuesday November 13. All buildings open, teachers meet parents, and a 1:30 PM radio program airs on KWEW November 12 13 and 14. Junior Class to present annual class play Friday November 16.
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Lovington
KWEW
Buried Sunday for Kenneth Alexander 13
Kenneth Eugene Alexander died Thursday at the family home. He was born November 9, 1937, and is survived by his parents, a sister Bonnie Joe, a brother Glen, and grandparents from Sikeston, Missouri. Funeral services were held Sunday at East Taylor Church of Christ with burial at Prairie Haven cemetery.
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Kenneth Eugene Alexander
Horace Alexander
S. Dal Paso
Hobbs
Bonnie Joe
Glen
B. M. Seymour
Sikeston
Missouri
East Taylor Church of Christ
Tom Wallace Offi
Local FHA Week Observed by Chapter November 4 10
The local Future Homemakers of America chapter marks FHA Week from November 4 through 10 with a daily activity plan. Activities include radio publicity day on Monday, a CCC campaign day on Tuesday, family day on Wednesday, foreign relations day on Thursday, and bake day on Friday.
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The
Future Homemakers of America
C. C. C. Campaign
Two Women Overcome by Gas Fumes at Roswell Home
Mrs. Edythe Clardy and weekend guest Mrs. Nell Adams of Roswell were overcome by gas Saturday in Clardy house due to a badly adjusted stove. A doctor was summoned and they received medical treatment.
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Edythe Clardy
Nell Adams
Roswell
Lea County animal tax values reveal small goat numbers
Tax roll details for Lea County in 1951 list goats at seven head valued at 14 dollars total and 28 cents in tax, 578 dairy cattle at 19 429 dollars tax 194 29, 44 334 cattle at 1 040 410 value and 5849 04 taxes, plus 931 horses at 23 052 value and average 25 per head.
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Lea County
Burrows
Suits Filed In District Court
William Alvin Lowman seeks divorce from Gail Bolton Lowman with no children or community property and an adoption filing in district court. One person was committed to a Las Vegas insane asylum. another commitment was refused. Lela Smith and others vs unknown heirs of I. D. Smith for quiet title. Joe C. Ball v Well Maintenance Co for compensation. C. K. Gilmore v J A Ware doing business as Pioneer Plastic and Painting Co for compensation. Pete Paton v Cactus Drilling Co for compensation. Jayne Hammer v Jack J. Hammer for divorce.
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William Alvin Lowman
Gail Bolton Lowman
Las Vegas
Armijo
Lela Smith
Et al
Unkown
I. D. Smith
Joe C. Ball
Well Maintenance Co
C. K. Gilmore
J. A. Ware
Dba
Pioneer Plastic & Painting Co
CofC Directors Meet November 12 At Fire Station
The Cham ber of Commerce board announces a meeting on Monday night November 12 at the Fire Station. All directors are urged to attend. The Chamber adds Core Laboratories Inc of Dallas, Texas to its membership.
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Chamber of Commerce
Reese Wilkerson
Chamber
Core Laboratories Inc
Dallas
Texas
Lea County Tax Records Show 1951 Delinquent Sale Planned
All taxes for 1950 paid except 1926.14. Total Lea County levies for 1951 amount to 1,211,431.66. Uncollected 1950 taxes stand at 22,537.98. delinquent penalties and interest total 484.64. First half 1951 delinquent taxes due December 1, 1951. delinquent tax sale scheduled for the third Monday in January 1952.
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Jal
Lea County
Tatum
Eunice
Eight Lea County youths begin draft physicals in El Paso
The Lea County boys departed for El Paso to take their draft physicals. Mrs Velma Boland Selective Service Director said two more groups were to take examinations this month. Last week’s group included Johnny Harold Malone Billy Jean Stone H M Thomason Robert Hudson Pyeatt John Andrew Efird Robert Ray Cunningham James Edward Mathews Ronald E McGowan.
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Lea County
el Paso
Velma Boland
Selective Service
Johnny Harold Malone
Billy Jean Stone
H. M. Thomason
Robert Hudson Pyeatt
John Andrew Efird
Robert Ray Cunninham
James Edward Mathews
Ronald E. McGowan
Also Mentioned on This Page
U. S. S. Essex
Demos
Care Laboratories
Pitchfork Liquor
Ward
C OF C
Safety Patrol
Fishers
Court House
Kenneth Alexander
Tor
First Baptist Church
Gary Cothran
Earl Keating, Jr
W. L. Goodwin
Donald Dyer
Carl Hogue
Claude Teague
Jerry Isaacs
Roy L. Tatum
County Asses
Lla County
Pete Paton
Cactus Drilling Co
Jayne Hammer
Jack J. Hammer
Cofc
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