Open Range Cowboys Reunion Set for Lea County Fair Hall
The Open Range Cowboys Reunion returns to the Lea County Fair building on Saturday September 5 drawing Southwestern old-timers. Henry Record of Monument presides with chairmen overseeing committees for meat Bar-B-Q singing speeches and serving. Local ranchers donate beef and volunteers coordinate food tables chairs and serving duties for a memorable gathering of 1800s era cowboys and cowgirls.
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Lea County Fair
Lea County
Cottonseed support cut to 75 percent of parity for 1953
Washington reports the Agriculture Department lowers 1953 cottonseed price support to 75 percent of parity, down from 90 percent for 1952, aiming to level with other oilseeds and reduce government stockpiling. Loans and purchases set at 54.50 and 50.50 per ton for grade 100 seed.
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GOP
Agriculture Department
Department
Commodity Credit Corp
CCC
CcCe
Doyle McKee Stabbed To Death
Loretta Harvey an 18 year old Hobbs resident faced a preliminary hearing after the fatal stabbing of Doyle McKee 34 by a spring blade knife near midnight Tuesday in Hobbs. McKee had threatened Harvey during a relationship and later joined a car trip leading to the fatal confrontation.
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Loretta Harvey
Hobbs
Doyle McKee
East Main
Loretta
Sunshine Club
Tom McKee
Emma Wright
Card of Thanks for Bake Sale at Liano Super Market
The Episcopal Auxiliary thanks Mr and Mrs McCracken for hosting the bake sale at Liano Super Market last Saturday and thanks all who helped make the sale a success.
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The
Episcopal Aux-liary
Town Court Charges Listed for August and September
August 31 offenses include Ira Mondive disorderly conduct Curtis Vick drunkenness Johnnie Lee Turner gambling Chester Duggan assault J D Smith drunkenness Thelma Brown speeding Willis Johnson drunkenness. September 1 entries show Lynn Martineau drunkenness H K Turpin speeding J R Daniels drunkenness Dorothy Hatcher vagrancy Mary Hampton disturbing bond issues J H Slade drunkenness second offense bond forfeited.
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Derly
Curtis Vick
Johnnie Lee Turner
Chester Duggan
J. D. Smith
Thelma Brown
Willis Johnson
Lynn Martineau
H. K. Turpin
J. R. Daniels
Dorothy Hatcher
Mary Hampton
J. H. Slade
Civil Filings Set New Record In District Court
A record was set in Lovington District Court with 84 civil filings this past month. The month’s total far exceeded July’s 59 cases, marking a new high in district court activity.
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District Court
Lovington
Nine Drafted Nine Lea County youths will leave for the draft
Nine Lea County youths are drafted and will depart for El Paso to join the draft process. The move aligns with military registration plans and reflects ongoing regional participation in national defense efforts.
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Lea County
el Paso
Suits Filed In Roy C. Russ District Court
Roy C. Russ files suit against Doran Chevrolet Co Hobbs to recover injuries from June 16 1953. Pettiton alleges injuries to right arm elbow while working in a pit in the wash rack department. Wayne Bishop vs D D Floyd seeks replevy of a $3000 trailer house. H V Dosrey vs Same Hart replevy semi trailer or collect $460. Ima Betty Dinkins seeks divorce from Stephen C Dinkins. Gruen Watch Co vs Tom Allison granted temporary injunction by District Judge R Brand on September 2 to stop price cutting on Grubi Watches.
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Roy C. Russ
Doran Chevrolet Co
Hobbs
Wayne Bishop
D. D. Floyd
H. V. Dosrey
Same Hart
Ima Betty Dinkins
Stephen CO. Dinkins
Gruen Watch Co
Tom Allison
Dba
Allison Jewelry Co
R. Brand
Fourth Son Born Sunday for John Campbells
William Brooks weighing 6 pounds 14 ounces arrived Sunday as the Campbells fourth son. Mr and Mrs John Campbell of Lovington celebrate with brothers Tommy Johnny and Phillip.
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John Campbells
Campbells
William Brooks
John Campbell
Lovington
Tommy
Johnny
Phillip
Lovington Enrolment Nears 2500 as Demographic Peak Looms
The Lovington school district faces a near record enrollment approaching 2500 students. A separate item outlines a state election on 11 constitutional amendments due September 15, including bond voting rules, alcohol restrictions for Indians, and governor review timelines. Lea County plans a Thursday bills payment session while the courthouse closes Monday.
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Santa FE
New Mexico
Lovington Rodeo Club To Sponsor Fair Memorial Rodeo
The Lovington Rodeo Club will sponsor a Jack McClure memorial rodeo at the Lea County Fair with performances at 7 30 September 17 18 and 19 Eight events per show include calf roping double mugging saddle bronc riding bareback bronc open barrel race ribbon roping for 16 years and under and a cutting horse contest Admission is 120 for adults 60 cents for children A barbecue and dance are planned with tickets at 1 00.
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Lovington
Deadline Set For Contracting Nationals Arriving in Lovington
September 10 is the deadline for contracting Mexican Nationals to arrive in Lovington on September 25. The second group to be contracted in September follows the first batch due September 20. Farmers and ranchers must visit the Lea County Farm and Livestock Bureau to place deposits to secure a spot on the next load.
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Lovington
Lea County Farm and Livestock Bureau
Sheriff McAdoo Named Parade Marshall For County Fair
The Lea County Fair Board plans the county fair starting September 17 with Sheriff Jewell McAdoo named parade marshal. Jake Hill leads parade floats and float classes are set to improve fairness for small communities. Prizes will go to winning bands and roping clubs as posse contingents from across the state attend.
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McAdoo
Marshall
Sheriff's Posse
One Key Fit Two Pontiacs
A white 1950s Chiefton was reported missing by A P Reagan after two white Pontiacs were seen parked in front of the post office. Officers traced the vehicles to the Llano hotel area and recovered one car. The driver produced a single key that fit both Chiefton locks and left in the white car with a red face.
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Reagan
Otis Haley
Texas
Llano Hotel
Chiefton
Junior Livestock Auction to Be Held September 18
The Junior Livestock Auction will be conducted at noon Friday September 18. Animals sold will be selected from the first three places of each class of hogs first five places of each class of fat calves and fat lambs. Around 75 head will be sold with Norman Brookey assisting as county agent.
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Norman Brookey
Shotgun Blast Damages Window As Family Sleeps
A shotgun shot at the Byron Harold residence on West Avenue N shattered three front window panes and lodged in a wall after two additional shots hit near the car in the driveway. No one woke. the family, recent returnees to the area, feared retaliation or misshooting. Patrol units investigated with Town Officer Long and Deputy Robinson. Neighbors recalled prior gunfire reports toward nearby homes.
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Harolds
Harold
Otis Haley
Bill Shelton
Lovington
Long
Robinson
Dresser Engineer Co Pleads Guilty In License Case
The Dresser Engineer Company through superintendent Jerry McGuire pled guilty to failure to comply with the contractors license law and paid a $100 fine plus $7.34 costs. McGuire said the company did not intend to violate the law and believed an Santa Fe attorney had complied. Pablo Peppi fined $15 for drunkenness and Martin Cantu fined $15 for drunkenness.
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McGuire
Santa Fe
Pablo Peppi
Martin Cantu
Donations Grow for Lovington Cemetery Tractor Fund
Several more donations have been received for the Lovington Cemetery tractor fund. Contributions include E. J. Yadon five dollars Merle A. Kindel five dollars Dr. W. L. Minton fifteen dollars Mrs. G. M. King five dollars Clarence King five dollars C. E. Sam's Estate ten dollars Mrs. F s Mauldin five dollars W. W. Carter ten dollars and Cornelia Daniels five dollars.
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Lovington
E. J. Yadon
Merle A. Kindel
W. L. Minton
G. M. King
Clarence King
C. E. Sam
F. S. Mauldin
W. W. Carter
Cornelia Daniels
Regular Meeting Of Hillcrest Baptist Womens Missionary Society
The Women's Missionary Society of Hillcrest Baptist Church met Tuesday night for a regular business meeting. Mrs. S. L. Parsons presided with members Mmes E. Holcolm, Earl Wilks, J. R. Quarles, Gerald Hayes, J. C. Quarles, Rada Jackson, Mary Shelton, Pai ments, and Gene Ellis present.
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Hillcrest Baptist Church
S. L. Parsons
Mmes E. Holcolm
Earl Wilks
J. R. Quarles
Gerald Hayes
J. C. Quarles
Rada Jackson
Mary Shelton
Pa +iements
Gene Ellis
Ford Agency Changes Hands in Portales
Dr. Howard McDonald and Max Hobbs of Portales have bought the Portales Motor Co. Ford sales and service for Roosevelt County. The new owners assumed control on September 1.
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Howard McDonald
Max Hobbs
Portales
Portales Motor Co
Ford Sales and Service
Roosevelt County
Lovington Chamber Plans Sept 10 Monthly Meeting
The Lovington Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular monthly meeting on September 10 at 7:30 PM in the REA building. All interested persons and members are urged to attend.
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Lovington Chamber of Commerce
REA
Two Teachers Added to Lovington School Staff
Mrs. Geraldine Mason from Washington State College joins Lovington schools to teach second grade. Betsy Holt Martin shifts to first grade. Miss Effie Young from Ft. Worth arrives to teach first grade. Sept H C Pannell notes two more teachers will join, totaling 14 first grade sections amid space constraints. The Liano Elementary room and the Junior High music room will be divided to create additional classrooms.
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Lovington
Geraldine Mason
Washington
Washington State College
Pullman
Betsy Holt Martin
Effie Young
Ft. Worth
Texas
Edinburg
H. C. Pannell
Liano
Voting District Consolidation for September 15 Election
Lea County consolidates districts to reduce costs for the September 15 election. Northern precincts including Crossroads Pitchford Caprock Gladiola and Tatum vote in Tatum. McDonald Prairieview vote at McDonald. Lovington 8A in courthouse basement. B Mallamar and Buckeye at Lovington schools. Hobbs two places City Hall box 10A handles 10B and F Knowles and Humble City. 10C D E vote at Hobbs Library. Monument has its own place. Eunice boxes vote at Eunice City Hall. Jal at city hall.
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Crossroads
Pitchford
Caprock
Gladiola
McDonald
Prairieview
Lovington
Court House
Mallamar
Buckeye
Hobbs
Knowles
Humble City
Monument
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On Vacation Mrs Lucille Lister On Vacation
Mrs Lucille Lister deputy district clerk is on vacation this period leaving duties covered by colleagues. The notice advises public inquiries to direct to the office during her absence and outlines contact points for essential records.
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Lucille Lister
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