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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1952
Page
7
The article traces fire fighting history from the bucket brigade to modern gear. It notes early hand pumps, the shift to steam engines, and the rise of self propelled, internal combustion engines. It highlights chemical trucks, carbon dioxide and foam systems, and fireboats as key developments.
Hundreds of ranchers are expected for New Mexico A&M College events October 13 14. Ranch Day tours Jornada Experimental Range and College Ranch with climate and livestock talks led by Dr. E J Workman. The 24th NM Crop Improvement Association meet is set for Milton Hall October 13 at 7 30 p m. Farm Day on October 14 features agronomy research and disease irrigation discussions.
A playful Halloween dessert recipe delivers an Orange Parfait Pie. Combine orange gelatin with ice cream and hot orange juice, then fold into a baked pie shell. Chill, top with Chocolate Topping, and shape a pumpkin face with reserved filling.
The University of New Mexico will present twenty-five special-bound copies of Arabia Reborn by Dr. George Kheirallah to King Abdul Aziz ibn Saud of Arabia. Arabian-American Oil Co. ordered and funded the gift, with the king’s name inscribed in gold on green calf leather bindings.
Ernest Douglas editor of The Arizona Farmer is a featured speaker on what's ahead for southwestern agriculture. Dr Henry D Barker of the U S Department of Agriculture will discuss recent cotton research developments. Dr R A Nichols dean and director of agriculture at A&M invites all ranchers and farmers to attend both days.
Memphis businessman Dick Busby owner of two lakes near the city traveled to Florida to swim in a lake while on vacation. He said the trip was for leisure and to enjoy the water.
Fort Worth Texas police report a thief who left an unmailed unsigned letter in a pilfered car trapped himself. Det ective Herman Cobb said the letter described a previous car thief.
City Cab passes to new owners Mrs Constance Del Mar and Eart Kirkpatrick who bought the business from Charles Milor in September. Jerry Fails remains as driver as service continues 24 hours a day from the bright orange office on Central Ave. They now operate two taxis. both new to town, from Arizona, with Mrs Del Mar married to BI Del Mar a Lovington mural and sign painter.
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