Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Lovington Leader in Lovington, New Mexico

We have 5,540,390 pages in New Mexico

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Lovington Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1955

Page

7

Wildcats prep and school notes from LHS week

The column covers optimistic notes about a Hobbs area football game against Clovis Wildcats, player injuries Dolan Moore Ken Badgett and Jerry Burks, upcoming home games, and reminders from student groups Roadrunner’s Club Spanish Club and Journalism class. It notes rain affecting attendance and a pep rally. It mentions World Series wrap up and lunchtime cafeteria benediction.

Hi Wildcats Hobbs Eunice Dolan Moore Ken Badgett Jerry Burks Clovis Wildcats Clovis Roadrunner Ken Marsh Mr. Howard Peggy Vowell Mr. Carlton LHS Jerry Carter

Bell's Food Store Draws Lovington Shoppers

Milton Bell runs Bell's Grocery on the Artesia Highway with Mrs. Bell and sometimes her parents helping. The store stays open long hours to serve workers, offers fresh meat, fruits, vegetables, and a wide range of goods in a sliding door setup.

Milton Bell Bell’s Artesia Highway Lovington Clint Dobbs

Anthony Gadsden Keeps Hot Streak in Class A Title Chase

Anthony Gadsden rode the crippled arm of quarterback Salvador Gonzales to a 20-7 win over Alamogordo Friday night and stretch his team's winning streak to 25 games. The victory signals Anthony’s continued pursuit of a third straight Class A crown as others in New Mexico conference play also report results.

Anthony Gadsden Anthony Gadsen Salvador Gonzales Alamogordo Anthony New Mexico Carlsbad Clovis Cavemen Santa Fe Albuquerque Valley Santa Rosa Fort Sumner Foxes Young Salazar Robert Fuller Junior Jarvis Tigers Artesia Albuquerque Duke City Clyde Bratcher Joe Prather Joe Crider Bob Harrell Bruce Pollard

Student Spirit and Teachers Club Nominating Prospects

The article notes school spirit and sportsmanship by Wildcat supporters and the team. Future Teachers of America held a meeting last Thursday with sponsors Miss Russell and Mr. Crouse outlining club aims. A nominating committee proposed officers Ima Jean Johnson, Jimmy LeBeau, Nellen Shivers, and Gene Gann for succession.

Teachers of America Miss Russell Mr. Crouse Ima Jean Johnson Jimmy LeBeau Nellene Shivers Gene Gann

October Brightens as Clear Skies Lift Spirits

Linda insists October offers bright skies and clear air, countering claims of dullness and gloom. The note captures a optimistic view of autumn weather and mood.

Linda

Move to Lovington by Coxs to work with Short family

Mr and Mrs W C Cox from Ward Arkansas arrived Monday to work with Ray Short brother of Mrs Cox in Lovington setting up residence and starting new employment arrangements with local families described in society notes.

W. C. Cox Ward, Arkansas Ray Short Cox

Family Visit Points to Father’s Hospital Stay

Kyle Taylor and Kyla Taylor with grandmother Mrs Cornet flew to New Orleans to see their father Kyle Taylor in Ochner Foundation Hospital after surgery. Mrs Cecil Holman planned to return with them Monday morning.

Kyle Taylor A. C. Taylor Kyla Sue Taylor

Brownsfield Hospital admits Mrs Ches Gore

Mrs Ches Gore of Brownfield was admitted to Brownfield Hospital on Monday. Mayor Jerry Wright, Art Mhoon, Clyde Carson and Lewis George left last Friday for Pecos New Mexico for a short fishing and hunting trip and will return October 6.

Brownsfield Hospital Ches Gore Brownfield Brownfield Hospital Jerry Wright Art Mhoon Clyde Carson Lewis George Pecos New Mexico

Community Youth Meetings and School Club Schedules

The notice outlines Cub Pack 41 meeting in Llano cafeteria at 7 30 p.m. on Monday. Tuesday notes cafeteria payments due and Oct meals cost 5 40 less credit. A local unit meeting at 7 30 p.m. in the high school unit B vocal music building. Thursday lists FFA and FHA meetings at 9 00 a.m. in the vocational agriculture building and library respectively.

Llano FHA FFA

War on Weeds: A $4 Billion Annual Battle

Washington reports a persistent war between farmers and weeds costing about 4 billion dollars yearly. Weeds deplete water and soil, but synthetic weed killers lift productivity. A 2.40 per acre chemical boost increased Oklahoma forage and beef output by over 50 percent, while wheat land gained three bushels per acre and corn country saw 10 to 40 bushels more per acre.

Washington Manufacturing Chemists Association Oklahoma Association

Notz Family Welcomes Son Donavan Mark in Chicago

Mr and Mrs Donavan Notz nee Jane Shipp of Chicago NL announce the birth of a son on September 26. Donavan Mark weighs 7 pounds 15 ounces and is the Notz third child with siblings Claudine and Jerry.

Donavan Notz Jane Shipp Chicago Donavan Mark Notz Claudine Jerry

Wash white nylons separately to prevent color transfer

The guidance notes that white nylon stockings should be washed apart from colored garments to avoid dye seeping onto the whites. This precaution helps maintain the pristine appearance of white hosiery.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Keith Motor Parts Co St. Main Magneto Ignition Co Chrysler Ymouth PL Sales & Service Irrigation Motor B & J Drug CO Jones Hardware East Central A Bell’s Food Store Ing Man Lovington Clinic Hospital Nancy Lynn L. C. Permenter R. L. Messenger George Kenneth Preston W. Camp Preston Douglas Condra’s Skelly Skelly Gas and Oil North Main Street Lovington Iron & Metal Co Structural Steel South Main St Salon Merle Norman Cosmetics South Main Louise Millsap Dial Chuck's Super Dog Drive Inn Tipp’s Men Store Rodgers Builders Supply Co Co Vogue Safety Tire Co N. Main St Efech Lovington National Bank North Main New Mexico Farm Machinery Company Ferguson Artesia Hwy Bulletin Lovington Sand & G CO L. J. Millsap Clean — Sanitary Sparky's Radio West Jefferson Marshall Furniture Co., Inc Marshall’s Cotton Butane CO U. K Electric Green Bros S. Main Everlay and Nutrena ACOCK N. Eddy Lovington Co-op Mejico Lindo Cafe Crown Service E&e Department Store C &E
Search Courier

Search the Lovington Leader Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Lovington Leader?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication