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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1951
Page
4
Marguerite Mickelsen notes that prices in old newspapers show many costs lower today. She argues car prices have fallen since the 1950s while wages rose, due to mass production and wide distribution. She also praises modern dealer service and training as a by product of cheaper autos.
The Gulf Bridge Club met Tuesday night at Mrs. Harold Wagnon’s home. Members included Mrs. Frank Chaddick and others. guests were Mrs. Idella Kenn and more. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Idella Kenn for high and Mrs. Cecil Stoops for second. Refreshments were served.
A jury term of court is set for December possibly starting on December 10. Women will be called for jury service for the first time in Lea County history.
S. Y. Perry received a court judgment for 1682.75 from J. E. Box and Sons of Hobbs. The decision outlines the monetary award and the parties involved in the dispute.
A boy named Gilbertao Ortiz was born Monday October 22 to Mr. and Mrs. Atonisio Ortiz. The infant weighed 6 pounds and 0 ounces.
Miss Maurine Wilson wed Webb Tribble in a small October 23 ceremony. Daughter of Arthur Wilson of Artesia, the bride became Mrs Tribble. groom son of Bill Tribble of Roswell. They will reside in Roswell where he works at the bus depot.
Springfield moves to abandon horse drawn refuse collection. Nine horses will be sold and replaced by motorized equipment, marking a shift in city sanitation operations.
Richard H. Robinson formerly announced his bid for state’s attorney general. Born Carlsbad New Mexico March 30 191, he graduated Carlsbad High School 1925 studied at George Washington University and Washington College of Law. He served in the U S Marine Corps in World War II and has since been a private lawyer, Eddy County U S Commissioner, Carlsbad Police Judge and assistant district attorney. He is active in Kiwanis and Jr Chamber of Commerce and is married with two children.
Miss Quida Arnold plans to return to Pasadena California next week after visiting her grandparents Mr and Mrs T L Arnold. Howard Bevang and wife traveled to McAlister Oklahoma for a week long vacation. Albert Payne and daughter Kathy of Norfolk Virginia stayed with the Malvern Collins family. Paul Brown from Marietta Oklahoma spent a weekend with the Haugin family and accompanied Mrs Gil Haugin and Mrs Paul Brown to Carlsbad Caverns.
October 20 licenses include Betty Betts and Billie Merrill Odessa entries, Martha Poole and Clarence Hernandez Odessa, Bobbie Rucker and Raymond Ridley Odessa, Ada Lynn and Jones Croder Odessa, Nell Lindsey and Palmer Rice earaves, Mable Anderson and Mose Harris Waco, Geneva Reaves and Charlie Reaves Big Springs, Little Belle Tankersly and Vernon Ikner Lubbock, Norma Fields and William Johnson Lovington, Loris Fain and R O Daniels Eunice, Reynolds Perez and Felix Alaniz Lovington, Glenis Williams and Elmo Jackson Odessa, Lula Hankerson and Richard Marquez Midland, Love Russell and John Mickelson Crane, Shirley Ryals and Jerral Harsoey Midland. October 23 entries include Dorothy Dulle and O L Stephens Odessa, Lola Mills and Floyd May Meridian, Maurine Wilson and Wilburn Irbele Artesia, Myrtle Krantz and Chas Yenty Odessa. October 24 lists Donnie Rutker and Raymond Ridley Odessa.
Sgt L C Green Jr returns to his base after a three day furlough in Lovington visiting his wife Patricia Wallace and his parents Mr and Mrs L C Green Sr Agnes Junior and Sgt Green were married on October 14 in Las Cruces.
The Lea County Gospel Singers held a worship gathering October 21 at Lovington Presbyterian Church led by Mrs. J. C. Anderson Harold Tanner Mrs Audra Watkins Mrs L C Woods Sis Smith Rev Alex Wisnoski and W Pate. Specials included Paula Jean Porter Mrs Audra Watkins Patricia Smalley and the Lovington Quartet. They plan to meet at Prairieview on October 28 with the public invited.
Mrs. Melba Womack assumes duties as saleslady at the Fashion Shop replacing Mrs. Louise Hart who becomes bookkeeper for a local guns outfit. Womack, known in Lovington, and her husband formerly owned Lindy's Cafe, invites friends to see the latest fall and winter styles as Miss Evelyn Bevans plans a Dallas market trip this weekend.
Wayne Clardy thanks the Lovington Leader for sending free copies to servicemen overseas. He notes wrap quality was poor and vows wide paper wrapping to ensure good arrival. He describes crowded barracks, potential housing off base for dependents, and mentions Port Lyauty Myheda Beach or Rabat nearby with dry climate and a rainy season.
Recipe outlines a cookie bake and mail method with ingredients including flour, eggs, baking powder, nuts, salt, chocolate morsels, shortening, and brown sugar. Instructions cover melting shortening, cooling, beating eggs, combining flour mix, and baking in a greased pan at 350 F for 25 to 30 minutes. Yields about 4 3/4 inch squares.
State Game and Fish Department outlines harsher penalties as fieldmen report rising illegal sport losses. Warden Elliott Barker says civil damages can reach 10 to 200 dollars for birds to elk in flagrant cases. He warns violators that caught individuals will face stiff consequences.
New Mexico announces its first elk season opening Friday at noon running through November 1. The season covers the upper Pecos area including San Antonio Mountains Costilla and Cabesto Mid Night. A total of 206 elk hunting permits are issued for either sex.
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