Lovington Hikes Municipal Tax to $1.93 Per Hundred
Lovington's 1952 tax rate jumps from 46 cents to 1.93 per 100 due to sewer and water bond issues and a $350,000 school bond. Total 1952 levy stands at 5.056 per 100, with major exemptions for government bodies and churches. Jal remains highest at 64.78 per 100, Eunice 45.40, Hobbs 1.08.
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Lovington
Cirrra A
Enlea County
Roy L. Tatum
Levington
Tatum
Jal
Hobbs
Humble Oil Wins 73996 Judgment Against Hobbs Residents
The Humble Oil and Refining Co. secured a 73996 judgment in Albuquerque District Court on September 22 against Paul S. Brown his father M. M. Brown and W. J. Robert all of Hobbs for oil deliveries not paid. Paul Brown reportedly settled for 18000 with cash and future balance. A mortgage will be recorded in Lea County clerks office.
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Humble Oil and Refining Co
Paul S. Brown
M. M. Brown
W. J. Robertson
Hobbs
Albuquerque
The
Oil Co
Hobbsans
Oil Company
Hi Dow
Roswell
Humble Co
Melvin C. Neal
Paul Brown
Lea County
Lea County Jail Breaker Captured in Oakland California
Andy Anderson, a Lea County forger who escaped from Lea County jail last December, has been apprehended in Oakland, California after nine months on the run. He faces two burglary counts in Oakland and may be charged with breaking jail, potentially adding years to his sentence. Sheriff Charlie Trimble confirmed Anderson’s return and transfer.
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Lea County
California
Oakland
Calif
Andy Anderson
Tom White
Lovington
Anderson
Charlie Trimble
Youth Center Gets Juke Box in Lovington
Rippling music now emanates from Lovington's Youth Center. A juke box was purchased in September from F. W. Hall by the town at a cost of $631.60 for the center. Cigarette tax in Lovington supports the Youth Center.
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Lovington
F. W. Hall
Help Wanted at Lea County Republican Headquarters
Volunteer workers are needed to fold campaign literature and to staff and address envelopes at Lea County Republican Headquarters. L. George Schubert, county chairman, says volunteers may go to the headquarters or call Hobbs 3-5651.
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Lea County
E. Dunham
L. George Schubert
Hobbs
Mandamus Writ Granted To Mrs McCormick In Hobbs
Hobbs district court grants mandamus ordering Hobbs school board to contract with Pauline E. McCormick for teaching in Hobbs elementary schools. McCormick, longtime Hobbs teacher since 1946, had services abruptly discontinued in May 1952 and faced repeated denials through August, despite state board guidance that she be employed for 1952 53. The case centers on the board’s refusal to hire after state board order.
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Pauline E. McCormick
Hobbs
C. Roy Anderson
McCormick
J. P. McCormick
Charles Mills
Hobbs Schools
State Board of Education
Elks Honor Press and Radio Personnel in Hobbs Banquet
Hobbs Elks Lodge 1783 entertained press and radio personnel at The Drake in Hobbs Lea County Thursday night as National Newspaper Week was observed A cerebral palsy specialist recently brought to Lea County examined 13 children with the disease and planned six weekly visits The Elks pledged home treatment guidance funded by state Elks donations and local clubs Speakers included Charles R Turner A L McKnight Don Zarina and the Rev Lester M Morse with gifts to editors and station managers Attendees included Lovington Eunice and Hobbs chamber leaders and three local newspapers were represented.
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Lea County
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Lodge
Turner
State
Elks Association
Elks Clubs
New Mexico
A. L. McKnight
South
Hobbs Lodge
Elkdom
Don R. Zarina
Lester M. Morse
St. Christopher's Episcopal Church
Lovington, Eunice and
Hobbs Chambers of Commerce
Lovington Leader
Hobbs Flare
Hobbs News- Sun
Committee Headquarters Opens in Hobbs for Eisenhower
Lea County Citizens for Eisenhower opened yesterday at Turner and Cain in Hobbs across from city hall. Volunteers staff the HQ which will operate days and evenings until election time, offering Eisenhower buttons stickers literature and election information.
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Lea County Citizens For Eisenhower Committee
Turner and Cain
Hobbs
Eisenhower
Northern Lea County Concert Membership Drive Opens Season
Over 100 attend a kickoff dinner as the Northern Lea County Mutual Concert Association launches its 1952 53 season. Queen candidates Phyllis Roark Roma Boggs Marjorie Robinson and Ruth Wallace vie for the Cotton Festival Lovington October 25 with penny drives and store displays.
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Northern Lea County
Lea County
Lovington
Phyllis Roark
Roma Boggs
Marjorie Robinson
Ruth Wallace
McDonald Women's Extension Club
Lion’s Club
Beat Sigma Phi Sorority
Chamber of Commerce
Jake Hill
Wallace
Lea County State Bank
Robinson
Lovington National Bank
Miss Boggs
Lovington High
Roark
Tatum High School
Northern Lea County Mutual Concert Association
Clifford Menz
Mutual
Hobbs Burglaries Loot Recovered
More than $20,000 in valuables including bonds certificates stock certificates defense bonds cash and items were stolen from two Hobbs homes. Three men are held in connection after police stopped them near Lamesa and found the stolen goods in their car.
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Hobbs
Ed Vandiver
Star Route B
John A. Hutton
Yucca Drive
Lamesa
Texas State Highway Patrol
Blanket Awarded by Eastern Star Recipient
Mrs Pete Stoneham received an electric blanket in a Thursday drawing conducted by the Eastern Star charity group.
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Pete Stoneham
Eastern Star
Lovington Town Finances Show September Deficit
The town collected 7255.78 and paid 11522.52 in September. Gas tax led with 2363.79, police fines 2280. Other receipts included garbage tax 1048 and cigarette tax 997.32. Expenses included salaries 5644.15 and street department 1326.40 leaving a September end balance of 10101.97.
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Lovington
Lea County Earns Fifth in State Fair Booth Contest
Lea County placed fifth in the county booths judging at the 1952 New Mexico State Fair. The exhibit showcased irrigated farming and the oil industry. Bernalillo won blue for education, air defense and manufacturing. Dona Ana and Quay earned red and white ribbons.
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Lea County
New Mexico
Bernalillo County
New Order Extends Caprock Water Basin Boundaries
Lea County water basin reaches new limits under a state order issued by John H. Bliss. The revised lines stretch west of Hobbs from Nadine to a point south and west, extending northerly and then east to caprock boundaries. Affected landowners and potash interests dispute water rights as maps and official data are updated by Roy L. Tatum, the county assessor.
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Lea County
John H. Bliss
Lovington
Nadine
Township 11
Caprock
Hobbs
Lead
Roy L. Tatum
Mr. Tatum
Wa Basin
City Chamber Orders Christmas Decorations for Loving ton
The Chamber of Commerce ordered 88 foot strands of silver tinsel for Loving ton and approved a home decorating contest with multiple divisions for windows doors and outdoor displays. The courthouse will be decked and a Nativity scene will be built on the lawn per J Hill chamber manager.
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Lovington
Bar of Commerce
Anc
Court House
J Hill
Chamber of Commerce Ager
Democratic Caravan Visits Lovington Campaign Stops
The Democratic caravan led by Everett Grantham with Tito Chavez Richard Robinson Beatrice Roach and Jim Lamb tours Lea county in Lovington with a 3 45 radio broadcast and 7 30 public meeting in district courtroom tonight. They will stay overnight in Hobbs with a 6 30 broadcast tomorrow then proceed to Carlsbad to meet Sen Estes Kefauver.
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Lea County
Lovington
Everett Grantham
Tito Chavez
Richard Robinson
Carlsbad
Hobbs
Sen
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