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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1951
Page
4
Classified note lists a Frigidaire four foot unit for sale at 100 dollars and two dog listings. Contact numbers 5632 and 3623 with names Mary S Hooper and E E Smith. Also mentions Lovington puppies and a typing operator need in Hobbs.
Classified notices list child care jobs from 9 to 5 with contact 8454 and Mrs J E Daniels, caregiver ads by Jean Montgomery, room for rent in a new home on West Madison, piano sales and service by Jarratt Music Co, property for sale around Lovington, lost red Cocker Spaniel Brownie near Japanese person Farm, reward offered, and used pianos plus Baldwin Gulbransen stock at Ginsberg Music Co in Roswell.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lewis and Mrs. Pauline Winans visited Portales Sunday with Mrs. Orlan Floyd and daughter Fonda, staying with Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Miller and family.
E Campbell seeks compensation under state law. He is employed by Clay and Gackle drilling contractors of Hobbs.
Wednesday night bridge met at the Lea Engineering office with Hank Hazen as host. Members present included John Sherman Bill Badgett Bill Hess ler Harold Bridgeforth Charlie Corder Phil Robinson Bernard Love Homer Hibbets C. T. Spark man Weldon Cox Finis Heidel Andy Swarthout and the host. Hot coffee and doughnuts were served.
School suspended over Albuquerque State Teachers Convention attendance. Reunion hosts include Mrs. Perry and family from Carlsbad McDonald Arkansas Lubbock and Hobbs relatives visit Coberns and Richardsons. Several couples toured Big Spring Sundown Portales Santa Fe and Portales with extended family.
The Petroleum Club held a Masquerade ball for members and guests on Friday night October 26 at the Bull Barn. Hosts included Mr and Mrs James Rickman Mr and Mrs Johnny Jordan Mr and Mrs Floyd Henry and Mr and Mrs Roland Clay. Attendees wore costumes and masks as orange and black decor adorned the venue. The Turner orchestra provided music while coffee and doughnuts were served and a brief business meeting followed.
Mrs Bill Lewis entertained Saturday morning with coffee and cookies for close friends. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs L W Ward of Tatum and several local residents. Also noted are upcoming moves and family visits across Texas and Oregon.
A collage of local anecdotes includes a hunting misadventure tale, plans for a millionaire ranch stay with hired comforts, roving politicians pitching woo in Hobbs, and a New Mexico estate notice. The column separates into social satire, party talks, and a final legal notice concerning the Beveridge estate with a December hearing in Lovington.
Lea County farmers view new Allis Chalmers two row cotton pickers used by Ranchers' Supply for custom picking. John Campbell reports four units in use and in demand for the large Lea County crop. Each machine costs about ten thousand dollars.
A historical note discusses Holland as an early center for freedom of the press in the 1500s. It highlights the region’s role in shaping early print culture through pamphleteering and contested censorship.
In the Lea County Probate Court New Mexico the executrix Addie L Williams filed a Final Account and Report for James L Williams deceased. A hearing is set for December 17 1951 at 10 AM to challenge objections approve the account settle the executrix bondsmen and determine heirship and ownership of the estate of James L Williams.
The Lovington Municipal Board of Education will receive sealed bids on November 13, 1951 at 7 30 P M for the sale of the teacherage building in District 1 A formerly Prairieview District 24. Bids must be cash with removal by December 1 1951. The board may reject all bids. Signed J L Yarbrow president. Clerk October 23 30 November 6 13 1951.
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