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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1950
Page
6
In Boston the Old North Church congregation, once said to be only 22, now surpasses 600 attendees on Sundays, reflecting a revival in interest at the historic site where Paul Revere’s lanterns hung.
A Boston downtown clothing store removed a full-cloth mannequin from its window and placed it on the sidewalk. The figure appeared to be peering intently at the merchandise inside creating a curious street scene.
A stalled abandoned car was towed to a garage in Itasca Texas where mechanics found an unconscious man in the trunk. He revived and said the trunk door slammed shut on his head while he was getting tools.
Gardner Mass. one of the town's leading blood bank donors is Miss Alice Harasamowicz who has donated her 11th pint. She is blind.
Kalamazoo Michigan reports that county clerk records show not an exceptional number of women paying for marriage licenses with many applicants arriving alone to file the applications.
A thief fleeing police in Knoxville steered into an alley behind the city jail and became trapped, ending the chase. Authorities reported no injuries as officers captured the suspect.
A 55 year old Omaha man filed a court action to change his first name from Deco to Dan. He expressed that the name was confusing, while his last name Mladenovich remains unchanged.
Senatoria Mississippi veteran mail carrier Meek Carter retired after 38 years of service, estimating he had walked about 350 000 miles during his rural routes.
Marguerite Brunson was appointed administratrix of Rollen L Brunson deceased by the Probate Court of Lea County New Mexico on August 17 1950. She has qualified and claims against the estate must be filed by law. Address Eunice New Mexico and attorney G T Hanners Lovington New Mexico. Published Lovington Leader August 25 September 1 8 and 15 1950.
The District Court of Lea County, New Mexico, has a pending suit No. 8819 where Floyd E. Teague is Plaintiff and the named Defendants include Peirson M. Hall and others. The suit seeks to quiet the fee simple title to Lots 6 and 7 and E4SW3 in Section 6 and Lots 1 and 2 and EASMW in Section 7, Township 14 South Range 35 East, NM P M, with nonparticipating royalty interests totaling 11/320 in the oil and gas produced. Defendants must appear by September 21, 1950, or default judgment will be entered. Attorney for Plaintiff: Atwood, Malone & Campbell, Roswell NM. Dated August 1950.
Iron mined and smelted in Sheldon, Vermont, once called Sheldon Currency. In 1798 iron kettles were made there and sold to settlers over wide areas.
Akron police print a city map on the back of parking tickets with markers showing points of interest. The initiative aims to help drivers locate services and landmarks while paying fines.
In Cause No. 8816 Linda Gay Rollyson applies to probate the will of Kirk Rollyson deceased. The Lea County New Mexico District Court set September 18 1950 at 9 00 A M MST in Lovington for hearing. Objections must be filed by that date with attorney York and Schubert Hobbs.
No 1005 Clarence Harvey Jolley deceased August 5 1950. Jacques J Dailey appointed administrator with will annexed by the Probate Court of Lea County New Mexico. Notice given to all interested parties per law. Attorneys Heidel Swarthout Lovington NM listed. Publication dates August 25 and September 1 8 15 1950.
A group of 31 lawmakers from both parties announce plans to introduce resolutions in Congress calling for a United Nations police force to deter aggression globally. The drive, led by Senator John Sparkman, cites rising demand to rescue the UN from Jacob Malik’s vetoes in the Security Council amid Korea upheaval.
Lovington New Mexico August 21 1950 notice states H H Caldwell applies to the State Engineer for a permit to use an abandoned 16 inch diameter well 105 feet deep in Section 32 Township 14 S Range 36 E for irrigation of 153 acres. Total appropriation not to exceed 3 acre feet per acre per annum. Protests due within ten days after last publication, with protest affidavits and service proof.
The Lovington Chapter of the Eastern Star held a family night at the Masonic Hall to honor Robert Morse founder of the Order and the 100th anniversary. Maud Woodward led the program with Don Woodward Jr recounting the history and the 2,000,000 member figure.
A Bureau of Revenue bulletin shows Lea County paid $203 816 in 2 percent sales tax in July, more than a sixth of state receipts. Bernalillo led with $326 901, Eddy and Chavez counties trailed, 459 new businesses paid taxes, 111 were reinstated, and 17 322 reports filed.
A mother insists her son Leon-Buster should receive a bicycle immediately, underscoring a child's eager request and parental decision.
Mack Easley assistant district attorney announced the December jury term will proceed unless the court changes it. He would be unavailable during January and February due to the New Mexico legislature, affecting prosecutions including two first degree murder cases. Jesse Bailey remains jailed on first degree murder charges. Ruben Robinson bonded at $5,000 after Judge Anderson reduced bail upon request. Andy Swarthout and G T Hanners represent Bailey and Robinson respectively.
Dr. James B. Caylor opens a new optometric office in the Stonebraker Building at 412 North Turner Hobbs New Mexico. He holds a BS in visual optics and a doctorate in Optometry and studied at University of New Mexico and New Mexico School of Mines. He is a veteran of the Philippine invasion and a member of Kappa Sigma and Phi Sigma Fraternity. He is married with two children and resides at 310 Mesquite Street Hobbs.
State payroll officials describe the Cigarette Fair Trade Practices Act formula for wholesaler to retailer pricing. List price eight dollars, subtract trade discount, add stamps, apply 2 percent cost of doing business, and 0.75 percent cartage if used. Retailers then add 8 percent to the wholesale price to arrive at the final retail price.
Mrs. W. J. Gilmore returned last week from a trip to Oklahoma where she visited relatives in several parts of the state.
Mr and Mrs E M Hester with Earl and David Hester attended the wedding of Mrs Hester's niece Miss Sorma Richardson and Robert Burks in Whiteface Texas on Sunday. David Hester served as an usher.
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