U S Demands China Free 13 Americans
The United States demands Red China free 13 imprisoned Americans and warns of breaking patience if mistreatment continues. The blistering note delivered via London is among Washingtons strongest in years, with copies sent to all 60 UN members. Ambassador Lodge denounces Chinas action as inexcusable.
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United States
Red China
London
U. S
Washington
Peiping
Henry Cabot Lodge Jr
China
Students inducted into Lovington High National Honor Society
At Lovington High School a Monday assembly inducted new NHS members based on scholarship leadership character and service. Seniors Jimmy Badgett Ann Easley Gail Love and Geraldine Pinchback joined. juniors include Bill Berkshire Bill Cates La Jan Fort Kenneth Frachi seur Johnny Heidel Richard Holder Ima Jean Johnson Ruth Maddin Jeanette Shirey Peggy Vowell and Harold Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington High School
Jimmy Badgett
Ann Easley
Gail Love
Geraldine Pinchback
Bill Berkshire
Bill Cates
la Jan Fort
Kenneth Frachiseur
Johnny Heidel
Richard Holder
Ima Jean Johnson
Ruth Maddin
Jeanette Shirey
Peggy Vowell
Harold Walker
National Honor Society
Funeral Services Sunday For Mrs Barbara Eaves
Mrs Barbara Severn Eaves 60 died Friday at the family home after weeks of illness. Born August 1 1894 in Antelope Texas she was married to Henry Eaves in 1917 at Roswell New Mexico. Services 2:30 at the funeral home with Rev W M Beauchamp officiating. Burial in Lovington Cemetery. Survivors include husband four daughters six grandchildren two sisters and two sisters in law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Severn Eaves
Eaves
Antelope Texas
Henry Eaves
Roswell N. M
W. M. Beauchamp
Merrill Harkness
Jimmy Clemens
Nick Pavlakovich
Raymond Eaves
Sonny Power
Joel Frier
Mary Beth Harkness
Etta Fae Paviakovich
Dorothy Eaves
Albuquerque
Bessie Roy Flemings
Levington
Maud Adams
Hillsboro
Texas
Blanche Ragsdale Roswell
Bessie Frier
John Frier
Lovington
Christmas Lighting Contest Prizes Announced
The contest offers prizes across several classes led by $25 hand painted picture and $25 wall prize. Other awards include a $13.95 card table a $22.50 traincase and cameras for youth groups. Entries must be written and submitted by December 20 1954 with judging December 20–23 and winners announced December 24 1954.
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Miller Waldrop Furniture Co
Cobb's
Marshall Furniture
Herbert Meisel
E & E Department Store
City Drug
B & J Drug
Lovington Field Service
Varied School Cafeteria Menus For Next Week
Loving ton Schools and Llano campus menus list balanced meals for each weekday. Llano offers salmon croquettes and roast beef while campus serves Irish stew and fried ham with sides. all meals include bread and milk.
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Lovington
Llano
United Fund Calendar of Events in Lovington
The United Fund Drive events run from now until the drive ends led by Mrs Charles Hargreaves. Highlights include a Radio Auction on Sunday, November 28, All Star Basketball on November 30, Girl Scout Benefit Bridge on December 3, Enchilida Supper by the Rebekahs, a Green Horn Band performance, tag day by Catholic Altar Society, a Saturday night dance with Nick DiPalo Dixie Orchestra, bingo by the Lions Club, and various fund contributions from local businesses through November.
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United Fund Drive
Lovington
Charles Hargreaves
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Gil Haugen
Wayne Jones
Kiwanis Club
Jaycees
Lions Club
Rotary Club
Roy Lee Jones
den Woody Lodge
R. B. Moore
J. P. Morgan
Rebekah’s
Odd Fellow
J. D. Tatum
Green Horn
Courthouse Square
Catholic Altar Society
United Fund
Fair Building
Nick DiPalo Dixie
Roswell
Jim McLaughlin
Bea Fort
Char
Lovington Press Receiver Appointed in Suit by Shearman
Thomas B. Shearman of Calcasieu Parish Louisiana attached the Lovington Press to pursue a suit against F. O. Schroeder seeking to set aside a March 15, 1953 contract and about $22,000 in past due amounts. Orville Owens was named receiver, bonds set at $2,500, with publication of the suit to follow.
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Lovington
Thomas B. Shearman
Calcasieu Parish
Lake Charles
F. O. Schroeder
Shearman
Orville Owens
Schroeder
Weldon Owens
Beal
Shroeder
Multiple Defendants Face Sentences in Hobbs Court
Tuesday before Judge John R Brand in Hobbs several defendants pled guilty not guilty or had sentences deferred. Conrad Woodries pled guilty to breaking and entering awaiting sentence. John Robert Morrow pled not guilty to auto theft with trial set for December 14. Sarah Dabney and Willie Brice pled guilty to grand larceny with deferred sentences and $500 bonds. Jack Hampton trial set for December 15 on forgery. Lois Dennis Hilliard pled not guilty with trial December 16. Pete H Flynn convicted of issuing four bogus checks sentenced to one to two years with fines up to 35000.
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John R. Brand
Hobbs
Conrad Woodries
John Robert Morrow
Brand
Morrow
Sarah Dabney
Willie Brice
Jack Hampton
Lois Dennis Hilliard
Pete H. Flynn
N. M. State Penitentiary
Bodine Shed Reopened After Labor Department Order
Herman Culp of Lovington was found dead Friday morning at his Roswell highway ranch home. He had been ill but active, discovered by his son Crawford 19. Survived by wife, one grandson Crawford Ross Culp, L. C. and Gdne Culp. Funeral set for 2 pm Monday at the Chapel.
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Herman Culp
Lovington
Roswell
Crawford Culp
Crawford Ross Culp
Bodine Packing Shed
U. S. Labor Department
Nationals
Bodine Co
Max Johnson
Labor Department
Johnson
Final Rites Held Saturday For Franklin Willis
Franklin D. Willis 20 died Friday morning in a Lubbock hospital after a three week illness from a kidney infection. Rev. Orel Boteler led funeral services at Smith Yarbro Chapel with mention of Noah Willis in Clint last year. Survivors include parents four sisters and three brothers of Lovington.
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A. J. Willis
Ave. B
Lovington
Franklin D. Willis
Lubbock
Orel Boteler
The
Assembly of God
Smith Yarbro Chapel
Mr. Boteler
Noah Willis
Clint Texas
Willis
Clint
Wilma Hambright
Neila
Alta Willis
Mary Lou Willis
Ronnie
J. W
Billie
State approves $10,000 for Khapra beetle quarantine
The state board of finance authorizes a $10,000 emergency expenditure to establish a quarantine against Khapra beetle. The measure targets imports of certain grains and feed products from Arizona and California with support from five local figures and two New Mexico A and M College officials.
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State Board of Finance
Arizona
California
New Mexico A & M College
A. W. Mitchell
Roswell
Gen Stolle
Raton
Winston Loveplace
Austin Brooks
Clovis
W. J. Oderbeck
Albuquerque
Mrs. Tom Bridgeforth Improves After Surgery
Mrs. Tom Bridgeforth of 802 Avenue B underwent major surgery at Hotel Dieu Sisters Hospital in El Paso Texas last week and is reported to be improving and doing all right now.
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Tom Bridgeforth
802 Avenue B
Hotel Dieu Sisters Hospital
el Paso Texas
Four County Singing Convention Meets in Odessa Church
The Four County Singing Convention will gather Sunday December 4 at the church on the corner of 19th and Jackson in Odessa Texas.
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19Th and
Jackson
Odessa
Texas
Kiwanis Club Plans United Fund Canvass and Charity Actions
Kiwanis members met on November 24 to organize a house to house canvass for the United Fund. Jimmy Henry was elected captain of the Kiwanis basketball team for the benefit games. The club also agreed to sponsor Cub Scouts No. 41 Christmas party on December 13.
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Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis
United Fund
Jimmy Henry
Cub Scouts
Local Kiwanis to Meet Lions in United Fund Tourney
A Tuesday November 30 game at the gym pits Kiwanis veterans dubbed oldtimers and graybeards against Lions with Rotarians in the mix, aiming to reach a Rotary final while funding the United Fund. Notables include Bevo Shoup and Jimmie Henry for Kiwanis and Gorgeous Gordon McMeen for the Lions.
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United Fund
Kiwanis
Jaycees
Rotarians
Rotary
Formance
Felfe
Larry Crouse
Pinkie Jones
James Robinson
Gil Haugen
Lions
Gordon’ McMeen
Swarthout
Dewey” McNutt
Shelton Annd
Frenchy
Dailey
The
United Fund Meeting Called for Lovington Drive
United Fund board members and Civic Projects Advisory Committee urged to meet at Lea County Electric Co op Inc on Sunday afternoon November 28 at 2 pm Publicity chair Bill Martin says the success of the Lovington United Fund Drive depends on your presence.
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The
United Fund
Civic Projects Advisory Committee
Lea County Electric Co-op Inc
Sunda
Bill Martin
Lovington United Fund
Mrs. Joel D. Frier Recovering After Appendectomy
Mrs. Joel D. Frier is in Lea County Hospital recovering from an appendectomy performed last Tuesday. She is reported to be doing well.
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Joel D. Frier
Lea County Hospital
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United Press
Ore
Chamber of Commerce
Espicopal Church
Mary Bell
Lion’s Club
Bill Hessler
Jimmy Abbott
Eastern Star and Red Cross
Eds
Kate Garrett
Lois Berkshire
Eastern Star
American Legion Auxliary
Bull Barn
B & J Clothiers City Drug
Gore’s Barbecue
Herb’s Drive Inn
Miller's Cafe
Nowell Drug
Pala Mar Cafe
Ranch House Cafe
Rancho Grande Cafe
Sid’s Grill
Carrot Packing Dancimacd
Lovington Press
Owens
Shhroeder
Sherman
F. L. Beal
Culp
Mr. Culp
Lea Countian
L. C
Gdne Culp
Franklin Willis
Phoenix
Mr. Johnson
Sybil Wilson
Artie Mae Crow
Sallie McCrae
Singing
Cape
Bevo” Shoup
Flash Carlile
Carter
Clements
Tip” Tipps
Hop
Holt “Pepper” Parsons
Wright
Pill” Benge
Sawbones’ Snider
Jimmie Henry
Garland Kennedy
Water Boy Pope
United Fund Meeting
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