Notice of Pendency and Divorce Suit in Lea County
Legal notice announces a civil action in Lea County District Court numbered 13256 to quiet title on Lot 3, Block 1, Lea County, with defendants including Thomas May Oliver May and heirs. Also notes a divorce action No. 13124 against A C Marshall, with appearance deadline December 20, 1955 and default judgment risk. published in Lovington Leader in late October 1955.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF New Mexico
Thomas O. May
Oliver May
Ruby May
R. A. Snodgrass
John W. Whitten
Henrietta Whitten
J. W. Whitten
Lola Whitten
Nora Whitten
G. Clary
Wilma L. Clary
District Court
Lea County
New Mexico
L. George Schubert
Holts
New Ee
Lovington Leader
Notice of Divorce Action in Lea County Court
Jane Harper files for absolute divorce from R. B. Harper in the District Court of Lea County New Mexico on grounds of incompatibility. Response required by December 10 1955 or judgment by default will be entered. Attorney for plaintiff Jack Underwood Lovington NM. Notice published October 27 November 3 10 17 1955.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.C. Marshall
L. George Schubert
Hobbs
New Mexico
A. D
W. M. Beauchamp
District Court
Lovington
R. B. Harper
Jane Harper
District Court of
Lea County
Jack Underwood
W. M
Ward & Carrell Law Firm Dissolved at Love Street
Notice states the Ward & Carrell law firm formerly at 201 N. Love St has been dissolved. Robert Ward will maintain his office at 201 N. Love St while Hammel Carrell opens an office at 122% N. Love St Leader October 27 1955.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward & Carrell
N. Love St
Robert Ward
Hammel Carrell
Lovington
Probate notice in Floyd A Willhoit estate Lea County
Lottie York administratrix of Floyd A Willhoit deceased has filed Final Account and Report. The Probate Court in Lovington Lea County NM will hear objections and determine heirship and distribution on December 19 1955 at 10 00 a m. Heidel Swarthout are attorneys for the administratrix. Leader Oct 27 Nov 3 10 17
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lea County
Floyd A. Willhoit
Sulice
Nearing
Ellie Willhoit
John A. Will
Heidel & Swarthout
Lovington
New Mexico
Sue Newton
Portales Couple Visit Loving and Hobbs Events
Mr. and Mrs. Jay Wilkey of Portales visited Lovington with Rev. and Mrs. Chester Watt. Wilkey, music and educational director at Calvary Baptist Church, and his wife attend Eastern New Mexico University. He led the Children’s Chair at the Baptist State Convention in Hobbs on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Wilkey
Portales
Lovington
Chester Watt
Wilkey
Calvary Baptist Church
Eastern New Mexico University
Baptist State Convention
Hobbs
Ground Observer Corps event and community notes in Maljamar
On Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Maljamar Recreation Hall residents will learn about the Ground Observer Corps with Aimen Snyder and Parks of Hobbs showing and explaining actions of the group. Community plans include a Halloween party, Lions Club Zone meeting, and many local notices of travel, visits, and family updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Wilson
Recreation Hall
Maljamar
Ground Observer Corps
Aimen Snyder
Parks
Hobbs
Mallamar
Charles Wayte Lea
Ott Vowell
Ballinger
Texas
Lane Vowell
Ira Pleasant
My. E.d
Tex Blanton
West Virginia
Ike Crossley
Oklahoma
Kansas
New Orleans
C. A. Clark
Grady McCullough
Sherman Methodist Church
Luther Kelley
Glenda Bonner
Odessa
Luke Kelley
Luke
Bob Ross
John Lee
Cecil Holeman
Fred Bonner
Aubrey Northam
Ivan Wilson
Claude Vinson
Son
Maljamar Lions Club
Makez
Lions Club
Breakfast grapevine links Dempsey with Lovington politics
The Grapevine notes a Hobbs breakfast for Jack Dempsey drawing ward workers from Jal Eunice and Lovington amid a bar convention. Also covered are local political barbs involving Faugh Bowden redistricting for Justice of the Peace and rumors of sheriff and lieutenant governor runs.
Methodists Observe Week Of Prayer In Church Sanctuary
The Women's Society of Christian Service at First Methodist met on Monday October 24 launching a week of prayer and self denial. The program included announcements by Mrs. P H Gamble and readings from Matthew 19 16 to 22 led by Mrs Myrtle Kindel. Contributions support projects in Brazil Bethlehem Center Charlotte Winston Salem programs for Liberia and other needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
Methodist
P. H. Gamble
Tobert Say
Bilewitt
C. E. Alexander
Fellowship Hall
Myrtle Kindel
WSCS
Creighton Brown
Brazil
Ralph Smith
Bethlehem Center
Charlotte
Winston Salem
North Carolina
Tom Ansley
Liberia
Gamble
Mmes. J. B. Selman
E. M. Hester
A. E. Mize
Mary Vowell
G. M. King
Bill Holloway
Floyd McCarthy
W. A. Fosburg
Cue Stemple
Frances Gillett
E. M. Cloud
D. A. Hudgens
Ed Hamilton
College attendance rises among 1954 South Dakota graduates
More than 43 percent of the 1954 high school graduates in South Dakota enrolled in college that year, reflecting growing higher education participation among new alumni.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Father of Five Held on Family Mistreatment Charge
A 37 year old Lovington man is jailed on family mistreatment charges after his 14 year old daughter suffered a miscarriage following alleged abuse. Prosecutors report say the abuse occurred over three years and the mother knew of it but no charges have been filed against her. The man, a longtime salesman for an oilfield firm, has requested a medical examination amid claims of potential mental illness. He is being held at Lea County Jail and his name is withheld to protect the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faugh Bowden
Justice of the Peace
Faugh
Hazel Turner
Eunice
Jewell
Hobbs
Stoops Bryant
Stoops
Paul Heard
Lovington
Lea County
Theil
Spray-on Frosted Glass Coating Says Privacy and Style
A new aerosol spray coats glass with a frosted look similar to ground glass. The opaque finish blots out views, reduces glare, and offers privacy. It is washable and designed for home use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Seguin Island Lighthouse Goes Electric From Mainland Power
Up to date Seguin Island Maine reports the historic lighthouse dating back to 1606 is switching from kerosene lamps to electric lights sourced from the mainland four miles away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seguin Island
Mrs Gil Haugen Hostess To Sorority Meet
Mrs Gil Haugen hosted the Alpha Kappa Chapter Beta Sigma Phi meeting Monday at her home. Ritual of Jewels was conferred on Imogene Hanners Iva Lee Wor ley Kathryn Taylor Pat Yarbro Billy Troseth and Mildred Os born with Frances Anderson and Pat Cfiancey new pledges. Betty Kaiser and the hostess served refreshments as yellow roses decorated the table. Other members present included Sue Martin Ann Robinson Jackie Holloway Margie Robinson and Dorothy Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imogene Hanners
Iva Lee Worley
Kathryn Taylor
Pat Yarbro
Billy Troseth
Mildred Osborn
Alpha Kappa
Beta Sigma Phi
Gil Haugen
Frances Anderson
Pat Cfiancey
Betty Kaiser
Sue Martin
Ann Robinson
Jackie Holloway
Margie Robinson
Dorothy Smith
Local Teacher Weds in Carlsbad
Mr Bill Holderman and Miss Effie Young were married on October 14 in Carlsbad New Mexico Miss Young teaches first grade in local schools Mr Holderman works for the Amerada Geophysical crew W H Wilder hosts a stag party on October 27 at 7 30 honoring Holderman and his co workers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Holderman
Effie Young
Carlsbad
N. M
Miss Young
Holderman
Amerada Geophysical Crew
W. H. Wilder
OES Meeting Scheduled for Thursday Evening
The Order of the Eastern Star will hold a regular meeting on Thursday October 27 at 7 30 p m The session includes initiation of new members in the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the Eastern Star
Seventy Two New Books Added to Library Shelves
The Public Library reports 72 new books this month across genres including adult fiction westerns mysteries and juvenile titles. Non fiction adds history science biographies and autobiographies. Opening hours are 9 to 5 on Monday Wednesday and Sunday and 1 to 5 on Tuesday Thursday and Friday.
Dorman Brookey Speaks to Hobbs Kiwanis Club
Dorman Brookey county agent from Lovington addressed Hobbs Kiwanis during a National Farm City Week meeting. He spoke on New Mexico’s experimental crop program. Sam Scott of Grants performed Star Dust and Miss Lillian Goodrum provided piano. Next meeting is Tuesday November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorman Brookey
Lovington
Hobbs Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis International
Brookey
New Mexico
Sam Scott
Grants
N. M
Lillian Goodrum
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A. C. Marshall
Elizabeth Slack
Bartram Road
Riverside
Illinois
Dorothy W. Wright
Mr. and
Mrs
Wayne Anderson
Norma Jean Riley
Jerry
Presbyterian Church
Jack
Jack Dempsey
Jal
S.d
North End
Dempsey
Tony Fernandez
Donnie Chavez
Corzine
Hubert Corzine
Daily News
S. K. Kuykendall
Ruidoso
Alex Trimble
LEA County Farm and Livestock Bureau
Andrew Chitwood
Clovis
Chitwood
State Farm and Livestock Bureau Board of Directors
Farm Bureau
Comer
Hudgens
Emery Yadon
Howard Gilcrist
Marion Benham
R. L. Davis
Prentice Harris
W. O. Dunlap
Dowell Garrison
C. O. Price
Cal Yearwood
Cliff
Ernest Joe Simmons
Hebby Gam
Bill Anderson
Erma
Brookie
Leader
Dick Robinson
BOY Scout
United Fund
Hobdy Gann
OES Meeting
Plymouth
Dodge
T.T
W. W
Ford
T. T. Green
O.d.r&h
T. T
BOY Scouts
Ram
Tate
Carlsbad Highway
Hobbs Neon Sign Company
Bill Ward
Doris McCauley
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