Lovington Wildkittens Ready for Clovis Scrappy Showdown
Lovington Wildkittens, coached by Hugh Clardy with assistant Taylor, beat Portales 14 13 last week behind Kendall Badgett two touchdowns and Derwood Stell conversions. They expect three returning players Wade McCaw and Tabor for Saturday’s clash with Clovis Wildkittens.
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Taylor
Clardy
Wildkittens
Portales
Kendall Badgett
Derwood Stell
Portales Lambs
Clovis
Lovington Wildkittens
Jack McCaw
Sylvester Tabor
Donnie Wade
Wade
McCaw
Tabor
Barbecue Honors Crew At Eidson Well Celebration
Eidson and Millard hosted a barbecue last Saturday at 4 00 p m on the Eidson ranch to celebrate the new Eidson well. Attending were employees of Western Natural Gas Parker Drilling and Halliburton Cementing Co ranchers police and their families plus other guests. An orchestra provided music during the afternoon.
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Millard and Scharbauer Eidson
Eidson
Western Natural Gas Co
Parker Drilling Co
Halliburton Cementing Co
Reader Owens Receives Preaching License in Portales
Reader Owens preached his second sermon at the First Methodist Church in Lovington. He received his license to preach at the Clovis District Preachers meeting in Portales last Tuesday and Wednesday. He is the son of Mrs. Barbara Lee Owens of Lovington and former sheriff Horace Burl Owens of Hobbs. Reeder is married and has a baby daughter.
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Reader Owens
First Methodist
Lovington
Clovis
Portales
Barbara Lee Owens
Horace Burl Owens
Hobbs
Reeder
Pot Luck Supper Monday Night at Hobbs Elks Lodge
A pot luck supper is set for Monday night October 4 at the Elks Lodge in Hobbs. Mrs. Kinsley will lead the class for palsied children and show exercises to help parents. All families and interested Elks are invited to attend.
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Elks Lodge
Hobbs
Kinsley
Lodge Hall
County Commissioners Meet Here Monday
Lea County Commissioners Court will convene Monday in the Commissioners room to approve bills and salaries and conduct routine business. Citizens may attend to present their concerns and wishes to the board.
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Lea County Commissioners Court
Final Rites Held In Oklahoma For Fire Victim
Llroyd Weldon Newman 33, oilfield worker, died from a flash fire on a 1951 Chevrolet truck near Lovington. He lived in Lovington six years, worked at Lovington Field Service over three, and left a widow two sons and a daughter. Funeral set for Rush Springs Oklahoma near Marlowe with Callaway Smith Funeral Home in charge.
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Oklahoma
Llroyd Weldon Newman
Newman
Lovington
Rush Springs
Marlowe
Callaway-Smith Funeral Home
Smith-Yarbro
Kilpatrick Bound Over On Perjury Charge
Pat Kilpatrick of Hobbs was bound over to district court on perjury charges after testimony at his chicken fights trial. He was found guilty of operating a game of chance, fined $500, and sentenced to 90 days in jail, with an appeal to the supreme court. Dave Williams represented Kilpatrick. J O Walton prosecuted. hearing before Justice of Peace Bob Bensing in Hobbs.
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Pat Kilpatrick
Hobbs
Lea County Booth Wins Fifth At State Fair
Lea County finished fifth among 32 county booths at the New Mexico State Fair. Bernalillo won first, San Juan second, Eddy third, Socorro fourth, Lea fifth, San Miguel sixth. The county received 35 dollars. the booth cost was funded with a thousand dollars. The theme World of Opportunity featured agriculture and oil industry exhibits. County Agent Perkins noted the judging was tough with about 12 counties having nine booths.
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Lea County
New Mexico
Bernalillo
San Juan
Eddy
Socorro
Lea
San Miguel
Perkins
Yankees Take Game One in World Series Victory
The New York Yankees defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers 9 to 5 at Yankee Stadium to open the World Series. Strong hitting helped the Yankees secure the first game lead in the series.
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New York
U.P
New York Yankees
Brooklyn Dodgers
Yankee Stadium
Tatum Rate Jump Tops 7.48 In Lea County Tax Survey
Roy L. Tatum Lea County Tax assessor notes 1953 rates with total real personal oil gas value estimated at 116 715 815 dollars. He cites sewer water bonds driving the 7 48 per thousand rise in Lovington area while Hobbs district gains and Jal shows a large decrease.
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Roy L. Tatum
Lea County
Tax Commission
Tatum
Lovington
Eunice
Monument
Hobbs
Jal
Road work resumes on Carlsbad Jal route in October
The Carlsbad Jal road project will restart on October 5. The Lea County segment is finished and Eddy County work remains to be completed.
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Jal Road
Carlsbad-Jal
Lea County
Eddy County
Sleepy Patron Walks Out Without Paying at Miller Cafe
On September 29 the Miller Cafe reported a man known as Sleepy walked out without paying his bill. Police were said to know him but records did not show whether he had been arrested.
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Miller Cafe
Harold Wilson Learns of Brother’s Death in Pampa
Harold Wilson receives word that his brother has died in Pampa Texas. The report notes the family area and confirms the fatality location.
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Harold Wilson
Pampa
Texas
Reeder Owens and Rev. Ross Hold Jail Services
Reeder Owens and Rev. Ross conducted Wednesday morning religious services at Lea County Jail, providing spiritual support to inmates during the day.
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Reeder Owens
Rev. Ross
Lea County
Chili Feed Date Change Notices October Update
The Chamber of Commerce announces a new date for the Chili Feed moving from October 1 to October 6, as reported in the Leader. This update clarifies the event timing for local attendees and participants.
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Chamber of Commerce
Quail Guzzlers Planned Across Jal Area
State Game Department to build underground quail guzzlers in the Jal area with self feeders for wild game. Construction led by R K Dunlap, features a 12 by 54 foot concrete tank holding 703 gallons per site, funded mainly by ammunition tax and Game Commission support. Location approval from landowners needed before fencing and posting.
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State Game Department
R. K. Dunlap
Jal
District Court Civil Cases Filed Last Week
L. W. Lagrone and Mattye H. Lagrone sue W. M. Edwards to collect 1888 dollars. Harold O. Rieve sues L. R. Rogers dba Rogers Auto Trailer Sales for 1510.12 dollars plus 6 percent interest from January 24 1951 and 1000 dollars damages. J H Siler and Dolph Koenig dba S K Welding Co Ferguson Truck Co claim 2742.08 for labor and material furnished.
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Harold O. Rieve
L. R. Rogers
Rogers Auto Trailer Sales
J. H. Siler
Dolph Koenig
Dba
S & K Welding Co
Ferguson Truck Co
VFW To Present Weekly Wrestling Matches in Hobbs
The VFW Post in Hobbs plans weekly wrestling events at the post headquarters on Lovington Hobbs Highway each Wednesday. Plans shifted from Monday to Wednesday to avoid conflicts with Lubbock and Albuquerque. Beard says showers and bleachers are installed. 1000 seats with ring side and general admission options. The match card will be announced next Monday for the following Wednesday.
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VFW
Hobbs
Lovington Hobbs
Lubbock
Albuquerque
Ralph Beard
Democrats Call Central Committee Meeting in Hobbs
The Democratic Central Committee will meet in Hobbs at 7 p m on Wednesday October 7 with Finis L Heidel Lovington attorney and vice chairman presiding. Reports indicate Judge Tom Finn has resigned due to health concerns and J W Eaves Hobbs trucker is expected to be elected chairman. Lovington members listed include Heidel Swarthout Tatum Robinson Beal Black Underwood Hanners and Ward. Beal is reportedly in California and not expected back before the convention.
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Democratic Centeral Committee
Hobbs
Finis L. Heidel
Lovington
Tom Finn
J. W. Eaves
Central Committee
Andrew Swarthou
Eva Tatum
Joella Robinson
Logan Beal
Joe Black
Jack Underwood
G. T. Hanners
Bob Ward
Beal
California
Republican Barbecue Set for Lovington October 5
Lovington hosts a Republican Barbecue at the Youth Center on Monday night October 5 with dinner at 1.50 per plate including drinks. Organizers Seth Alston Harv Arledge and others invite Governor Mechem Albert Mitchell D D Monroe Harry Robins Frank Workman Alvin Stockton and more.
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Lovington
Gore
Edwin L. Mechem
Albert Mitchell
Albert
D. D. Monroe
Clayton
Harry Robins
Albuquerque
Frank Workman
Clovis
Alvin Stockton
Raton
Judge Tom Finn Reported Improving
Reports from El Paso say Hobbs Lea County Democratic chairman Judge Tom Finn is improving after injuries from an October auto crash in which his wife died. He has walked up to 25 steps and spent six weeks at Providence Hospital, with Hobbs policeman Michael Botesch confirming recovery progress.
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el Paso
Tom Finn
Hobbs
Lea County
Democratic
Finn
Providence
Michael Botesch
Deepest Water Well Reported In Eddy County
A reported depth of 1,366 feet marks one of the deepest wells in Eddy County. Most Lea County wells run around 110 feet, with many near 80 feet. The well lies on the north part of the AL Ranch owned by National Livestock Co. of Carlsbad, about 95 miles northwest of Carlsbad in the Guadalupe mountains, and will be pumped by a windmill with a 20 spread.
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Eddy County
Lea County
National Livestock Co
Carlsbad
Guadalupe Mountains
Bowen Appeals Building Code Case In Lovington
Mrs. Anne Oglesby Bowen found guilty of building code violation in Lovington. Trial held before Town Magistrate John W. Green with defense by Dub Giraud and J W Neal. Judge Green assessed a $100 fine. Bowen appealed to the district court citing a permit issued over two years ago and ordinance changes since.
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Anne Oglesby Bowen
Lovington
Bowen
John W. Green
Dub Girand
J. W. Neal
Hobbs
Green
Giraud
Rummage Sale at Methodist Church October 10
The Women's Society of Christian Service of the First Methodist Church will host an all day rummage sale on October 10. Clothing donations are asked to be brought to the church from 70% until the sale day.
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Methodist Church
Women’s Society of Christian Service
The
First Methodist Church
Lovington Man Injured In Rodeo Accident Near Eagle NM
Carl Johnson of Lovington sustained serious injuries after four horses ran over him while roping near Eagle New Mexico last Saturday. He was taken to Truth or Consequences hospital. If improved by Friday he will return home.
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Carl Johnson
Lovington
Eagle
New Mexico
Truth Or Consequences
Lea County’s Hallam Attends National Legislative Council
Col. Donald D. Hallam of Lea County joins delegates from across the United States in New Orleans for a legislative council meeting. He is selected as a member of the New Mexico legislature and is the sole Lea County representative in attendance.
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Donald D. Hallam
Hobbs
Lea County
New Orleans
Legislative Council
United States
Hallam
New Mexico
Booth at Roswell Booth: Southern New Mexico Fair
A booth representing Roswell Lea County will participate in the Southeastern New Mexico Fair held in Roswell this month.
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Lea County
Police Help Woman Find Lost Car Keys
Mrs. Jeffrey Cooper reported loss of car keys at 624 West Washington. Officers located the keys and assisted her to her car.
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Jeffrey Cooper
West
Washington
Lovington rider Benny Benge places 4th and 5th at State Fair hog show
Benny Benge of Lovington earned 4th and 5th in the hog show at the New Mexico State Fair in Albuquerque reflecting strong county participation and livestock competition.
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Benny Benge
Lovington
New Mexico State Fair
Albuquerque
Post Jamboree Scout Party Planned in Lovington
Senator Jack Dargrade Jam boree Chairman for Boy Scouts in the Oil Patch area announced plans for a post Jamboree party Sunday afternoon October 4 at 4 p m. The Scout Hunt in Lovington within the town park at the west end of Artesia Highway will host pictures of the Jamboree and films. All Jamboree Scouts and families urged to attend.
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Jack Dargrade
Oil Patch
Lovington
Artesia Highway
Warren Named Chief Justice by Eisenhower
President Eisenhower selects Earl Warren of California as the 14th Chief Justice to succeed the late Fred Vinson who died on September 5. Warren, a Republican governor, assumes the high court post in a historic transfer.
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United Press
Eisenhower
Earl Warren
United States Supreme Court
California
Fred Vinson
Mary Pyeatt complains against J E Eason after disturb
Mrs. Mary Pyeatt of Scotty's Bar filed a complaint against J E Eason for disturbing her after she refused to sell him more drinks. Eason allegedly cursed her.
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Mary Pyeatt
Scotty’s
J. E. Eason
Eason
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Hugh Clardy
E. T. Meziere
Meziere
Wilshire Oil Co. Townsend Lease
John Jordan
Buckeye
Magnolia
Chas. Hargreaves
Lea County Hospital
Leroy Sumruld
Field Service
Kilpatrick
Dis
Yanks
Dunlap
District Court
L. W. Lagrone
Mattye H. Lagrone
W. M. Edwards
Seth Alston
Harv Arledge
C. V. Covington
Royasmith
Clint Do
Montsenbacker
Lovington Highway
Humble City
Mose McClain
Court
Carl Johnson Inn Hospital
T Or C
Col. Hallam
Booth
Roswell
Benge
Warren
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