Multiple wildcat drilling plans in Lea County New Mexico
Shell Oil Co will drill No 1 E State 3900 foot wildcat in southwest Lea County 20 miles northwest of Eunice. The West Wilson field lies nearby with 3750 foot production. Locations span Sec 7-21S-34E and Sec 33-11S-32E as various companies pursue Pennsylvanian and Devonian targets in the Bagley multipay area and Denton Field. McAlister Fuel Co reports a new oil well in Denton Field with 407 BOPD and 47 gravity oil. details include perforations and acid treatments.
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Shell Oil Co
Lea County
Eunice
Bagley
Texas Co
Amerada Petroleum Corp
ECA
Pennsylvania
R. H. Moore
McAlister Fuel Co
Pat H. McClure
Denton
Atlantic
Bettie C. Dickinson
Phillips Phillips Petroleum Co
A Dickinson
Political chatter from Lea County plus Senate talk heats up
The Grapevine reports Clyde Tingley riding high in the Democratic primary scene and speculates on possible governors and senators. It notes Lea County candidates, Dempsey’s potential run, Knorr for Senate, Corlett’s resignation, and Manuel Lujan’s impact on liquor control.
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Clyde Tingley
Clyde Tigley
el Tingley
Tingley
Albuquerque
Knrr
Senate
John Knorr
U. S
Dennis Chavez
Knorr
Mechem
Corlett
Manuel Lujan
Liqur
Republican Party
Lujan
Democrats
Santa Fe
Notice of Pendency of Suit in Lea County New Mexico
Public notice announces a civil action in Lea County District Court docket 9604 to establish plaintiff D. A. Hudgens’s fee simple title to 219.72 acres in Section 29 Township 15S Range 36E, with appearance due by November 29, 1951. Attorneys Heidel and Swarthout of Lovington, NM, sign the filing. The notice also references local political commentary about upcoming primary battles and county races in Lea County.
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District Court
Lea County
D. A. Hudgens
New Mexico
N. M. P. M. Lea County
Heidel & Swarthout
Lovington
Tech game trip with Anderson and Clayton family
Mr and Mrs W A Anderson and daughter Brooky Lee along with Mr and Mrs Jerry Clayton traveled to Lubbock for the Texas Tech versus TCU game this weekend.
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W. A. Anderson
Brooky Lee
Jerry Clayton
Lubbock
Texas Tech
Captain Eddie Rickenbacker 15 qualifications for president
The author cites Eddie Rickenbacker’s 15 qualifications for a 1952 president, urging readers to find a man who meets them. He suggests amendments to labor law protections, term limits, and a purge of disloyal federal employees, inviting readers to nominate such a man.
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Eddie Rickenbacker
Eddie
America
Great Britain
Rickenbacker
Apple Crop Surpasses 1950 Output Despite Smaller Harvest
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics reports the commercial apple crop at 119,892,000 bushels, 10 percent above the average. Fresh fruit, vinegar, canned sauce, dried slices and exports account for major uses, with about one bushel per person when including home orchards. A portion remains culled for quality, while scientists seek new uses for lesser grades. Notices follow on probate and estate matters in Lea County New Mexico with hearings scheduled for December 15, 1951.
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Bureau of Agricultural Economics
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Europe
Rastus Defends Loyalty Amid Desertion Accusation
In a courtroom style outburst a man named Rastus protests being labeled a deserter claiming strong family ties and loyalty. He argues his wife sees him as loyal and questions the judge's judgment. The exchange highlights tensions over perceived abandonment.
Lowdown from Hickory Grove on government spending
The writer argues money does not grow on vines and condemns local officials and business groups for supporting matching funds while criticizing a large Socialist government project. He cites national spending, mentions Clemson football, and asks readers for quick answers to reveal the truth about government funding.
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Pealin
Plymouth
Commercial Club
Old San Francisco
Golden Gate
Crick
Clemson
Carolina
Lockton
Calif
JO Serra
Notice of Hearing on Final Report of Ancillary Executor
District Court of Sea County New Mexico schedules hearing on the final report of an ancillary executor for the estate of William F. Beveridge deceased. The notice directs Clara O Beveridge and all unknown heirs or claimants to appear and present any claims or rights in the estate.
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Lula Hudgens
State of
New Mexico
Clara O. Beveridge
Thomas F. Beveridge
Financial Statement for Lea County Schools September 1951
Lea County Rural Schools Maintenance Fund shows disbursements of 38749.45 with direct charge fund totaling 41240.46 and administrative disbursements of 1619.95. Joella Robinson, County Superintendent, certifies the statement dated October 16, 1951.
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Ais
Notice of Will Hearing and Water Right Application
In Lea County Probate Court Tillie Lewis died leaving named relatives. A hearing on proof of the Last Will and Testament is set for November 24 1951 at 10:00 AM in Lovington. Separately W T Zuber of Texas filed October 2 1951 for a water permit in Lea County Underground Water Basin to drill a well near Section 13 Township 16 South with annual use up to 480 acre feet. protests must be filed within ten days after last publication. John H Bliss is State Engineer.
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McClure
Fusselman
Ellenburger
Texas Pacific Coal & Oil Co
Tillie Lewis
Lea County
New Mexico
Eva Tatum
Ernest Herschel Lang
Charlie Lewis
Tommie Lewis
Mamie Lewis Adams
Billie Lewis
Sibley Lewis
Lovington
Santa Fe
N. M
W. T. Zuber
Morton
Cochran
State of Texas
Swinw
Township 16
United States of America
John H. Bliss
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LEA County Publishing Company
Agnes Kastner
Hein
Land Office
Wildcat
West Wilson
Mathers
Sinclair Oil & Gas Co
McAlester Fuel Co
John Schultz
Sinclair
Shultz
Southern California Petroleum Co
Bettie Reid
Eddy County
Delaware
the Melody Shop
Jarrat Music
West Dunham
Hobbs, New Mexico
Phont
Turner
Macr’s Aviaries
East Main, Hobbs
Arkansas Junction
Carlsbad
LEA County State Bank
Bill High
Ray Soladay
Floyd Rigdon
Bill Covert
Argus
Lake Frazier
Dempsey
Jack Dempsey
Johnny Miles
Miles
Modest Chavez
Joe Martinez
Chavez
Martinez
Porto Rico
Dennis
Dave
the State OF
W. M. Beauchamp
Lovington Leader
Hobbs
TECH
By Georg
PEOK
Charles B. Baker
Charles B. Barker
WM. Beauchamp
Rastus
Lowdown
Hickory Grove
District Court OF the
County OF Sea
William F. Beveridge
Lea County Rural Schools
Joella Robinson
State OF New Mexico
State Engineer’s Office
van Nuys
Cal
Peter Muffelette
Pete
Law
Allentown
Polly Bergen
Parkway
New York City
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