Lovington Chamber Faces Funds Embarrassment and Office Closure
The Lovington Chamber of Commerce halts operations as funds run low and dues remain unpaid. Secretary Jake Hill cites overspending and nonpayment as the cause, with plans for a new drive in 1954 after restricting programs and closing the office this week. Judge Green orders 90 days in jail in a related court case involving a reported solicitation incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington Chamber of Commerce
Jake Hill
Chamber
Hill
Franklin D. Shhroeder
All Faces Were Red Lovington Town Police
A fragment from Lovingtons police log notes red faced crowds and tense streets. Officials reported uneasy scenes as townspeople gathered with wary silence amid unclear cause and local authorities prepared for possible incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red
Lovington Town
PMA Elections Held Friday
The Production and Marketing Association held elections on Friday October 16 at 7 30 PM in three communities. North committee chose John M Brown as chairman with Lee Berryhill and others elected to posts. Central committee elected D H Crocker as chairman Marian Benham as regular member Gordon Gann as 1st alternate and more. South committee selected J D Graham as chairman Roy Tomlinson as vice chairman and others. County convention set for October 23 at 2 30 PM in the PMA office to elect the county committee for the next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Production and Marketing Association
North
McDonald
Central
PMA
Hudgens
Lovington
South
Hobbs City Hall
John M. Brown
Lee Berryhill
Marvin McClish
Dick Alexander
Paul Gainer
Central Committee
D. H. Crocker
Marian C. Benham
Regulir
Gordon Gann
Marvion Campbell
Dan Groves
Marian Benham
South Committee
J. D. Graham
Roy Tomlinson
Lloyd Sevier
Jack Ford
Ray McNeil
No feud between Lea and Eddy Counties over governor race
The Carlsbad Current Argus notes no feud exists between Lea and Eddy Counties over gubernatorial candidates. Leroy Wise of Lea is invited to events for U S Senator Clint Anderson and may speak. Eddy County stalemate persists with long tenure tax assessor Dick West and his wife, but West has little chance of becoming governor, yet keeps Eddy residents hopeful.
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Carlsbad
Lea
Eddy
Leroy Wise
Lea County
U. S
Clint Anderson
Dick Westaway
Shepherd May Testify In State Land Hearing
Former State Land Commissioner Guy Shepherd may be called to testify at the hearing. The report notes continued coverage on Page Four.
Auto Glass Co Opens in Former Packard Building
The Auto Glass Co opens at 817 South Main in the former Packard Auto Co site. Charlie Wilson and Ben Gardner of Hobbs own it, Leroy Knox manages Lovington operations, and the Knox family resides at 1113 Harrison with three children. The firm offers complete glass service for cars and trucks.
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The
Auto Glass Co
Packard Auto Co
Charlie Wilson
Ben Gardner
Hobbs
Leroy Knox
Lovington
Knox’s
Harrison
Michael Lee
Cathy Louise
Carolyn Sue
South Main
Soviet Pilots Foiled West Berlin Escape Plot
United Press reports Soviet secret police disrupted a mass escape plan by 11 Mig pilots and many ground personnel at Retzow Airfield north of Berlin. The group allegedly sought political asylum, with espionage charges cited. Western sources note prior dissension at Retzow since January.
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West
Information Bureau
West Berlin
Germany
Rusian Retzow
Berlin
Miitary
Retzow
District BPW Meeting in Artesia New Mexico
The New Mexico BPW district 3 meeting will be in Artesia on November 7 and 8 with headquarters at the Artesia Hotel. An executive board session is at 5 30 p m on the 7th. Club presidents are invited and attendees should send reservations by October 30 to Mrs Virgie Copeland box 1177 Artesia.
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New Mexico
BPW
Artesia
Virgie Copeland
Copeland
Lovington
Multiple Divorce and Damage Suits Filed in County Court
The docket records several cases: Herman Marker seeks divorce from Helen Marker with no children or property listed. Elizabeth Palmer seeks divorce from Aubrey Palmer Jr and custody of three children plus support. Elmo Farrow files for back and shoulder injuries from Sharp Drilling Co. Carrie Belle Smith requests $100000 for her husband Elbert Smith's death in a car collision on October 24 involving Ferguson Trucking Co. Velma Roberts, widow of Clyde Roberts, sues Potash of America Corp for additional compensation claiming failure to provide safety measures after her husband was killed May 3 1953 and seeks increased weekly payments and a lump sum for heirs Nina Lorraine Ruth Alene William Claude Carol Dean Mary Dawn Jimmy Dale David Leroy Clyde E Roberts. Also listed are N Brown vs All State Construction Co for compensation and Earl Collins vs Earl Rotramel seeking damages for car losses and injuries.
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Herman Marker
Helen Irene Marker
Elizabeth R. Palmer
Aubrey K. Palmer, Jr
Elmo E. Farrow
Sharp Drilling Co
Carrie Belle Smith
Elbert Smith
Ferguson Trucking Co
Smith
Hobbs
Velma L. Roberts
Clyde E. Roberts
Potash of America Corp
Eddy County
Case ,S
Nina Lorraine
Ruth Alene
William Claud
Carol Dean
Mary Dawn
Jimmy Dale
David Leroy
N. Brown
All State Construction Co
Earl Collins
Earl Rotramel
Quiet Tuesday in Loving ton with no arrests or complaints
Tuesday passed without any arrests or complaints in Loving ton. No one was lodged in town or county custody, and local law enforcement reported an unusually calm day with all officers reportedly inactive.
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Lovington
Wave Of Hot Checks Hit Lovington
Merchants in Lovington report a wave of hot checks with many insufficient funds. One business owner filed charges against three individuals but says arrests have not occurred. Officers blamed returned letters from Hobbs and Lovington and said only post office delivery would locate the suspects.
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Lovington
Hobbs
Illinois Farmers Push 100 Percent Price Parity
Illinois farmers testified before the House Agriculture committee on price supports urging they remain high or rise. The hearings split between Quincy and Bloomington with remarks from Earl Smith of the Illinois Agriculture Association and Ralph Bradley of the Illinois Farmers Union supporting 100 percent parity and acreage allotments as a possible remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Illinois
House Agriculture Committee
Quincy
Bloomington
Ralph Bradley
Illinois Farmers Union
Local BPW Members To Attend State Board Meeting
Mrs Genevieve Arnold education and vocation chairman and Mrs Hulda Heidel will attend the State BPW meeting. The State BPW director will attend the State Board gathering in Albuquerque on October 24.
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BPW
Genevieve Arnold
Hulda Heidel
Albuquerque
Fall Fashion Shows Trip for Mr and Mrs Bert Baccus
Mr and Mrs Bert Baccus will travel to Dallas for ten days to buy merchandise for the Fashion Shop. They will spend the first week stocking the women's department and the remainder on men s displays. They plan a stop in Bonham Texas to visit Mrs Bac cus's mother.
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Bert Baccus
Dallas
Bonham, Texas
CAA to close three New Mexico radio stations
A CAA source says Santa Fe Otto and Grants radio stations will close before January 1st unless opposed. The plan is to install Sandia Mountain equipment near Albuquerque to extend reach and absorb duties from the three offices. Each site employs about six staffers who may be reassigned.
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United Press
Civil Aeronautics Administration
CAA
Santa Fe
Otto
Grants
Los Angeles
Ofice
Albuquerque
R. H. Baker
Sandia Mountain
Too Much Credit Buying Hurts Farm Prices
Indiana Farm Bureau president Hassil Schenck told the House Agriculture Committee that heavy credit use for consumer goods reduces funds for food and could keep farm prices low. The committee tours the farm belt, with a six crop high supports debate and a potential draft of policy for 1955. The agriculture department cautions that low prices may persist in 1954 with farm product values down about 11 percent from 1952.
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United Press
Farm Bureau
Hassil Schenck
Indiana Farm Bureau
House Agriculture Committee
Indianapolis
Columbus
Ohio
Schenck
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Trone Speaks on Americanism and Communism at Rotary
The Rotary Club's Wednesday noon meeting at the Methodist church featured L B Trone district superintendent for Pecos speaking on Americanism and Communism. Dr R E Smith led the program and a large audience attended.
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Rotary Club
Methodist Church
R. E. Smith
L. B. Trone
Pecos
Dru Taylor Hospital Checkup Report
Dru Taylor of Mallamar rancher is in a Lubbock hospital for a routine checkup and rest. He is described as not in serious condition.
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Dru Taylor
Mallamar Rancher
Lubbock
New Mexico Schools Face Book Shortage With Rising Enrollment
New Mexico schools contend with soaring enrollments as Farmington and Lovington see rapid growth. With a state book fund of 700 000 dollars, district needs outpace available money this year and may force pupils to buy their own textbooks. Officials warn the shortfall will worsen next year due to continued increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New Mexico
Tito Valdez
Valdez
Farmington
Lovington
Ranch Day Draws 250 Cattlemen to New Mexico A&M
Frank S. Boice told 250 stockmen at Ranch Day near Las Cruces drought forces selling cattle to fit grass and cautioned against rapid restocking. Ed Heringa urged marketing and export research while advocating population reduction and beef consumption growth. Attendees toured Jornada Range and heard on range studies and meal-salt distribution to improve grazing and calf development.
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Frank S. Boice
Arizona
New Mexico
A & M_ College
Forest Service
Jornada Range
Las Cruces
Boice
A & M College
Ed Heringa
New Mexico Cattle Growers Association
Heringa
Jornada
Fred N. Ares
Lovington Girl Scout Week Observance Highlighted
Next week October 25 marks National Observance of Girl Scouts. The Lovington council notes growing membership and ongoing need for adult volunteers to support local troops, with Mrs H W Shaner reachable at 6 1212 to sign up.
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Girl Scouts
Lovington
H. W. Shaner
Football Trip to Dallas for TCU Texas A&M Game
Beecher Martin Tootie Schnau bert Bill Wasson and Butch Carlton traveled to Dallas Texas to watch the TCU and Texas A and M football game. They also toured the Kimball Warehouse during the visit.
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Beecher Martin
Tootie Schnaubert
Bill Wasson
Butch Carlton
Dallas
Texas
Texas A. & M
Kimball Warehouse
Stolen Bicycle Reported By Mrs Taylor
Mrs. D N Taylor of 1202 West Jefferson reports her son's 20 inch bicycle stolen. The dark red frame features cream trim and a basket.
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D. N. Taylor
West Jefferson
D Ark
Neal Walks Ragsdale From Court Room
Melvin C. Neal describes a courtroom moment as Dick Ragsdale is acquitted by an Eddy County jury in Carlsbad. Ragsdale had faced involuntary manslaughter charges after the death of Gene K. Holt following an argument.
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Melvin C. Neal
Dick Ragsdale
Eddy County
Carlsbad
Gene K. Holt
Ragsdale
Wildkittens Roll Over Eunice Jr High 35 to 0
Lovington Wildkittens rout Eunice Jr. High 35 to 0 at home on October 17. Kendell Badgett scored twice and added a 20 yard run while Roland Ramsey connected on a 60 yard pass for the opening TD. The second string played in the final quarters as Coach Clardy praised improved downfield blocking.
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Wildkittens
Lovington
Kittens
Eunice
Clardy
Mrs Pearce Thanks Friends For Kindnesses
Barbara Nell Fisher Pearce expresses gratitude for prayers letters cards and flowers during illness. She will remain in Hendricks Memorial Hospital Polio Ward Abilene Texas for several weeks and asks for continued prayers and correspondence.
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Barbara Nell (Fisher) Pearce
Hendricks Memorial Hospital
Polio Ward
Abilene
Texas
Coffman Illness Replaces by Jimmy Courtney at B J Clothiers
Frank Coffman III was replaced by Jimmy Courtney of B and J Clothiers in Lovington on Monday as Coffman stayed home ill with a virus infection.
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Frank Coffman III
Jimmy Courtney
B & J Clothiers
Lovington
Frank Coffman
Coffman
U. N. Day Reminder By Lovington BPW Club
The Lovington BPW Club reminds residents that October 24, Saturday is U. N. Day.
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U. N
Lovington Bpw Club
Damage Heavy In Two Areas
Hail and high wind damaged cotton crops near McDonald and Higgenbotham communities with eggsized stones, spreading over 3000 to 4000 acres. Crops sustained 50 to 75 percent loss, mostly insured, with cotton insurance valid until November 15 per Lovington agents. About 30 percent of Lea county 60000 acre crop has been picked.
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McDonald
Higgenbotham
Lovington
C .O. Price
O. N. Woodard
W. B. Clark
James Foster
Raymond Spears
Rex Dickins
J. A. Turner
Leslie Or B. M. Hall
P. H. Reed
L. D. Pattmen
Lea County
Myrtle Burt Finalist in Cover Girl Contest
Myrtle Lu Burt of Sulphur Louisiana has been named a finalist in a national magazine Cover Girl Contest. If she wins, she earns an all expense paid week in New York City and a magazine cover feature. Burt previously attended Lovington School in 3rd grade and studied music with Mrs Florence Anderson.
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Myrtle Lu Burt
Myrtle Lu Bert
Fred Burt
New York City
Miss Burt
Sulphur
Louisiana
Lovington
Floy Bell
Florence Anderson
W. G. Edgar
Oldtimers
Public Relations Officer Moves to Schroeder Firm
Public Relations Officer Jake Hill joins Frank Schroeder as a public relations officer after stepping down as secretary of the Chamber of Commerce.
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Jake Hill
Frank Schroeder
Chamber of Commerce
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Key To
Sheriff's Department
District Attorney's Ofice
Lily White
John W. Green
Huzzy
Earl Smith
Illnois Agriculture Association
Neal
Court Room
Redbirdies
Mrs. Pearce
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