Woman Seeks Support Money From Ex Husband
Virginia Jones sues in district court to force William Earl Waltman to pay $75 monthly support for three children. The couple married in Tahlequah Oklahoma and divorced in Neosho Missouri on January 1 1947. Jones lives in Salinas California and the Monterey County Welfare Agency pays her $226 monthly for child support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Jones
William Earl Waltman
Tahlequah
Oklahoma
Neosho
Missouri
Salinas
California
Monterery Co
Waltman
Seven Divorce Suits Filed Here
Daphene Howell seeks divorce from Ben Howell with custody of three children and division of property and support in Hobbs. Genia Mae Young requests divorce from Wilbern L. Young with custody of one child and support. no property involved. Connie Blazeck seeks divorce from Sameliel M. Blazeck. married February 1948. property listed as a 1951 Cadillac. no children. Patricia Weaver vs Billie Joe Weaver seeks divorce and restoration of maiden name Garrard. no children or property. Johnnie P. Cress vs Ethel R. Cress involves two children, automobile, household goods, and a house at 708 N. Coleman Hobbs as community property. Ela O. Barkley vs A L Barkley seeks divorce. no children or property. requests maid en name of Sims restored. Mary Lou Castleberry vs Paul Castleberry seeks divorce and division of property and household goods. they are from Hobbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daphene Howell
Ben Howell
Hobbs
Genia Mae Young
Wilbern L. Young
Connie Blazeck
Sameliel M. Blazeck
Cadillac
Patricia Weaver
Billie Joe Weaver
Garrard
Johnnie P. Cress
Ethel R. Cress
N. Coleman
Ela O. Barkley
A. L. Barkley
Sims
Mary Lou Castleberry
Paul Castleberry
Legal Notices: Damages Sought In Multiple Suit Filings
Civil actions brought by Tom W. Bagwell dba Industrial Service Co. against H. Russell Price dba Price Drilling Co. for 964.92 plus 6 percent interest. L E Dickerson sues A C Windham for 798.68 over auto wreck. Autry Bruce Shanafelter sues T S Hooloman for 2700. Cottle Jr died as Cottle Construction Co v Travelers Indemnity Co and Western Assurance Co seek 1984.64 for floor damage at Jal Gym from a rainstorm. Wall removed during remodeling. canvas wall used. Insurance carried at 32000. Rains June 6 1952 damaged gym floor. Interest claimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom W. Bagwell
Industrial Service Co
H. Russell Price
Tatum, Dba
Price Drilling Co
L. E. Dickerson
A. C. Windham
Autry Bruce Shanafelter
T. S. Hooloman
L. W. Cottle Jr
Cottle Construction Co
Seven Suits For Compensation Filed Last Week
In Loving ton district court several compensation suits were filed. Plaintiffs include Robert D. Spicer against McVay & Stafford Drilling Co for injuries to the left eye, Alfred L. Wynn against B. F. Walker Inc for a fracture of the right leg, Cecil L. Jones against Rowan Drilling Co for injuries while on a rig, M. E. McLemore against Lubbock Drilling Co for mud pit injury to the left leg, Charles G. Foster against Houston Oilfield Material Co seeking compensation, Jessie Elizabeth Newman widow of Lloyd Weldon Newman for death benefits for minor children William Loyd Doyle Wayne and Carol Lynne Newman against Kington Field Service, and Joe H. Toon against Frisby & Yancy for eye injury from a drilling pipe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington
Robert D. Spicer
McVay & Stafford Drilling Co
Alfred L. Wynn
B. F. Walker Inc
Cecil L. Jones
Rowan Drilling Co
Houston Oilfield Material Co
Jessie Elizabeth Newman
Lloyd Weldon Newman
William Loyd
Doyle Wayne
Carol Lynne Newman
Kington Field Service
Newman
Joe H. Toon
Frisby & Yancy
Man Beaten Then Rushed to Lea County Hospital
Police found a man badly beaten at Millers Cafe on Wednesday evening and he was rushed by ambulance to Lea County Hospital in Hobbs. Authorities cited a family feud but did not release the victim’s name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millers Cafe
Lea County Hospital
Hobbs
Death crash suit seeks 149135 from Sabine Drilling and Walker
Heirs of Cecil W Cunningham filed a damage suit in district court on a fatal April 12 1953 truck crash near Lovington. Administrator John F Russell seeks 149135 from Sabine Drilling Co and Wm Walker Truck Co Hobbs claiming Cunningham 36 earned 400 monthly at death. His truck struck a cable across the highway while he worked for Wm Nelson. Hazel Cunningham and three children survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Cecil Wilson Cunningham
Lovington
John F. Russell
Sabine Drilling Co
Wm. Walker
Aba
Wm Walker Truck Co
Hobbs
Hazel Lahoma Cunningham
Cunningham
Wm. Nelson
Football Queen Crowned At Saturday Game
Miss Kay Plummer was crowned football queen at the Saturday game. Jerry Romine kicked off the match and Wildcats built a 13 to 0 lead with Romine and Green scoring. The Colts rallied late as Pat Morgan intercepted and returned 65 yards for a score with Tex Baker adding the extra point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Meeks
Wildcats
Romine
Green
Robinson
Bill Green
Colts
Meeks
Jerry Romine
Levington
Vancourt
Institute
Shorell
Lovington
Jerry Burks
Pat Morgan
Burks
Tex Baker
Jackson Injured When Trailer Falls
Tom Jackson sustained severe injuries when a trailer house fell on him on Thursday. He was rushed by ambulance to Dr. R. E. Smith hospital where doctors later said he should remain at home. Police say he was helping place the trailer on temporary skids when it slipped and rolled onto him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Jackson
R. E. Smith
Jackson
Station Operator Charged With Selling Bad Oil
A Curry County service station operator, Joe McClure of Floyd, is charged in Clovis with selling contaminated kerosene linked to a fatal house fire that killed Eloy Baca his wife and two children. Police say the kerosene contained gasoline, making it explosive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Curry County
Clovis
Joe McClure
Floyd
McClure
Eloy Baca
Bootlegger Plans To Tear Signs Down
Wheatland Oklahoma residents put up highway signs directing travelers to a bootlegger's house to avoid being disturbed by whiskey customers. The bootlegger vows to tear down the signs, while residents threaten larger, more permanent private property signs in response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheatland, Oklahoma
Wheatland
Oklahoma
Embargo on Red China Trade Not Eased Says State Dept
The State Department rejected claims by an automobile executive that American cars would soon be sold to Red China. Officials state there is no plan to relax the trade embargo with Red China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
State Department
Red China
Eunice Soldier Serving in Korea With 45th Infantry
Army Sgt. E. W. Woodell 21, of Eunice New Mexico serves in Korea with the 45th Infantry Division the first National Guard division to see combat since World War II. He is communications chief with the 180th Infantry Regiments Heavy Mortar Company and entered the Army in 1952 after basic training at Camp Roberts California. He holds the Combat Infantryman Badge and the UN and Korean Service Ribbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
45Th Infantry
Korea
Army
E. W. Woodell
Pat
Alex Woodell
Eunice
N. Mex
45Th Infantry Division
National Guard
Woodell
180Th Infantry Regiment
Camp Roberts
Calif
Kidnappers Soon To Know Fate
The Greenlease kidnapping case moves to a high profile hearing in Kansas City Missouri as Carl Austin Hall and Bonnie Heady admit guilt to kidnapping six year old Bobby Greenlease and murder. The government demands the death penalty under the Lindbergh Law, with the jury to decide. Both defendants show remorse while awaiting proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Austin Hall
Bonnie Heady
Bobby Greenlease
Hall
Mrs. Heady
Fire Damages Slightly at Mac's Body Shop
Fire crews responded to Mac's Body Shop on North Main last Tuesday. The department reported only slight damage and no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mac
North Main
Canadian October Sheriff Mileage and Eisenhower Ottawa Warning
Sheriff mileage for October totaled 1408.13 paid to Sheriff Jewell McAdoo and six deputies with losses for excess miles. Eisenhower warned Canadian Parliament of a joint US Canada defense against possible Soviet atom bomber attacks urging vigilance and closer North American cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shhriff Jewell McAdoo
L. N. Yantis
Yantis
McAdoo
Jake Fort
Hobbs
James Robinson
Lovington
Ivan Read
R. C. Hayes
Eunice
Elmer Turner
Jal
Joe Pierce
Tatum
Eisenhower
Ottawa
United States
Canada
North American
West
North America
Russia
St. Lawrence-Greater
House of Commons
Washington
Military Drill Well Received at Football Game
Fans attending the football game Saturday enjoyed an extended pregame program by the New Mexico Military Drill squad and the Varsity band. The cheerleaders, band leader, and Ed Swanson the twirling exhibitionist were honored, and the 50 member drill team delivered a fine exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Ed Swanson
Rash Appointed Administrator For Roy Vann Estate
A. W. Rash of Hobbs is named administrator for Leroy Vann known as Roy Vann. Vann died from injuries after a October 24 1953 car crash with no will or apparent relatives found. Estate includes a 1948 Crosley Station Wagon and a two room house on lot 3 block 97 original Hobbs. Property and car will be sold to defray funeral and hospital expenses.
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Rash
Roy Vann
A. W. Rash
Hobbs
Leroy Vann
Vann
Crosley
Gunn Cited For Contempt In Child Support Case
District Judge John R. Brand sentenced R. G. Gunn to jail for contempt of court on November 10 for failure to pay child support as ordered. Gunn is alleged to be about $700 in arrears to his children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Brand
R. G. Gunn
Gunn
Missing 6-year-old William Brice Green Located Near City Drug
William Brice Green, aged 6, was reported missing Saturday at 7 16. He is the son of Mr and Mrs W L Green. Police located the boy at 7 20 near the lab one and a half blocks from City Drug on North Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Brice Green
W. L. Green
North Main
Bicycle Stolen From School House Report
Jimmie Griffin reports a red Hawa thia bicycle stolen from the school house on November 13. The handlebars show holes as identifying marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Griffin
Justo Mendosa Rushed by Police to Lovington Hospital
Police rushed Justo Mendosa to Lovington hospital where he was reported very ill. The incident prompted a medical response as officers secured the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justo Mendosa
Lovington Hospital
Modesta Malenado Faces Degree Murder Charge in Hobbs Killing
Modesta Malenado 1011 South Leech Hobbs is held in Hobbs City Jail after confessing to killing Jose Valenzuela Jr. 23. Valenzuela's body was found at a dump ground. inquest and autopsy showed a 22 rifle shot to the head. District Attorney Joe Walton plans degree murder charges with a preliminary hearing next week. Malenado claims self defense. Valenzuela, formerly of Presidio Texas, worked at Tooties Cashway. Funeral at St Helena's Church with burial at Prairie Haven.
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Modesta Malenado
South Leech
Hobbs
Hobbs City
Jose Valenzuela, Jr
Hills
Cornorer
Jewell McAdoo
Malenado
Valenzuela
McAdoo
Modesta
Joe Walton
Malendado
Walton
Roswell
St. Helena’s Catholic Church
Father Fabian
Prairie Haven
Tootie’s Cashway
Presedio
Texas
Ruby Ellen Duncan Buried in Winfield Kansas
The body of Ruby Ellen Duncan of Hobbs was transported to Winfield Kansas for burial after a coroner's inquest found she died by self inflicted gunshot. A note to her mother was found. She was born July 4 1928. Survivors include her mother and stepfather Mr and Mrs L O Phillips of Winfield and one brother Leon Duncan. She had lived in Hobbs and worked for Fullerton Oil Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Ellen Duncan
Hobbs
Winfield
Kansas
Green
Artesia
Santa Fe
Miss Duncan
Cornorer
L. O. Phillips
Leon Duncan
Miss
Benson Receives Overwhelming Policy Support
The agriculture department reports Secretary Benson’s policies receive strong public backing. Letters telegrams and postcards over two weeks show 17 to 1 support for general farm policy cattle price supports and agriculture department rear. The strongest approval cited for overall agricultural policies totals 954 in favor and 46 opposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Cof C Directors Are Announced
Jacques Dailey John Sherman Pete Feife are the new directors Wayne Jane John Waits and of the Chamber of Commerce. They succeed A. C. Holder Hubert Maddox Lester Alston and Logan Beal. They were selected from a list of ten submitted by a nominating committee. Hold over directors are Joe Smith Dr W L Minton John Campbell Philp Robinson Dr R E Smith Rodger Smith J W Smith Andy Swarthout Pat Patterson John Pinson and Malcolm Wright. The new directors were selected by votes from 135 of a membership of 189.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacques Dailey
John Sherman
Pete Feife
Wayne Jane
John Waits
Chamber of Commerce
A. C. Holder
Hubert Maddox
Lester Alston
Logan Beal
Dave Erwin
A. E. Holt
Supt
H.C Pannell
Hobby Gann
John Campbell
Joe Smith
W. L. Minton
Philp Robinson
Philp Robinson, Dr. R. E. Smith
Rodger Smith
J. W. Smith
Andy Swarthout
Pat Patterson
John Pinson
Malcolm Wright
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ST TB
Lea
Lovington Wildcats
New Mexico Military Institute
Istrow
R. W. Morrison
Bill Kizer
Jimmy Joe Robinson
Tommy Black
Joe Carson
Eddie Elliott
Grady Hughes
David Haggerton
Troy Taylor
Earl Hester
Bill Shivers
Earl George
Don Fedric
Don Compton
Tom Adkins
Joe Phillips
Arnold Perez
Robert Howell
Garland Crow
Dolan Moore
Wayne Youngblood
Mer
Ial
C.W. Cunningham
Kay Plummer
Football
Greenlease
Kansas City
Duncan
Benson
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