Lovington Court Opens with Docket of Divorces and Judgments
District Judge George T. Harris opened court in Lovington on Tuesday September 5. The docket shows multiple divorces including Effie Solene McDonald vs James McDonald and Lena Fry vs Gilbert O. Fry, along with custody orders. Civil awards include Lea County State Bank judgment for 300 dollars plus interest and several personal injury and property cases with specified damages and fees.
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George T. Harris
Lovington
Effie Solene McDonald
James McDonald
Earlene Faye Hebert
Chas Hebert
Lea County State Bank
Virgil Hollis
Hobbs
Frank Tob Watson
J. T. Cruck
W. P. Powers
Edith K. Powers
Noma Mapp
Morris Mapp
Paul Brown
Brown
Sam I. Cooley
Cooley
Supreme Court
Lena Fry
Gilbert O. Fry
David R. Hughey
McQueen and Stout
J. M. Brownlee
Faye Fisher
Jimmie A. Fisher
America
Horace
Simon Horace
W. W. Lawrence
Elton N. Dowell
Supreme Court Reverses Hancock Case
The New Mexico Supreme Court ordered a new trial for Grady Hancock and Ray Graybaugh after a 3-2 ruling found insufficient proof they entered the Hobbs area car parts depot. Justices split on whether entry occurred, with a dissent arguing the evidence supported conviction.
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State Supreme Court
Lea County
Grady Hancock
Ray Graybaugh
Hobbs
Supreme Court
District Court
Lovington. Dist
C. Roy Anderson
Lovington
Eugene Lujan
Charles Brice
James McGhee
Suits Filed in Lovington District Court
The past week in Lovington District Court saw multiple filings including Kenny Joan Brown Zanti versus Angelo Zanti for divorce custody and community property with a $25,000 De Luxe Hotel equity in Carlsbad. W J McCausland versus Percy Williams Jr Albert C Ewing and Lyda Stanfield on a note and land lien. two quit titles by W H Akers against J C Boyce. Henry S Record versus Emma and David Moreland. Opal Hudson for her stepson Bill Hudson seeking damages for injuries on a rig for New Mexico Big Company. Vivian Nichols versus Arthur Nicholls for divorce and custody of a child. J C Guy James versus Mary E James for divorce and property settlement. James owns Oilwell Service in Hobbs at 817 N Linam and they have a 16 year old son.
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Kenny Joan Brown Zanti
Angelo Augustus Zanti
Carlsbad
W. J. McCausland
Percy Williams Jr
Albert C. Ewing
Lyda Stanfield
Williams
Ewing
Stanfield
W. H. Akers
J. C. Boyce
Henry S. Record
Emma Moreland
David E. Moreland
Opal Hudson
Bill Hudson
New Mexico
Vivian Nichols
Arthur Nicholls
J. C. Guy James
Mary E. James
James
Oilwell Service
Hobbs
N. Linam
Parole Board Recommends Release for Five Inmates
The New Mexico State Parole Board recommended conditional releases for five inmates at the State Penitentiary. Named are Carlos Roa of Hidalgo County for assault with a deadly weapon, W M Hood of Lea County for motor vehicle taking, Rumaldo Padilla of Bernalillo County for assault with intent to kill, Joe Frank Baca of Rio Arriba County for contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and Jim Fisher of Union County for issuing a bad check.
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Santa FE
State Parole Board
Carlos Roa
Hidalgo County
W. M. Hood
Lea County
Rumaldo Padilla
Sbernalillo County
Joe Frank Baca
Rio Arribounty
Jim Fisher
Union County
Stocker Cattle At Midland Bring Big Prices
A probable record price in West Texas for stocker cattle was paid in Midland Thursday August 31. The price was 36.10 a hundred for 28 heifer calves weighing an average 507 pounds. They were raised by A. G. Bohannan near Midland and bought through Midland Livestock Auction Co by L. E. Floyd of Midland. The market was strong and active on all other classes of cattle.
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West Texas
Midland
A. G. Bohannan
Midland Livestock Auction Company
Ring
L. E. Floyd
Income Taxes to Go Up Amid Truman Pressure on Tax Bill
As Korea's war drags on two months, the economy faces a tougher budget. Tax and controls legislation move through Congress, with income taxes rising and the chances of an excess profits levy delayed to 1951 increasing. Truman presses Congress to speed action by October 1 as selective controls spark controversy. Steel and other materials tighten while manpower grows scarce and inflation fears rise. Labor eyes higher prices following auto industry boosts.
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Truman
Congress
Big
United Nations
Korea
Funeral Held in Carlsbad for Tom Middleton
Funeral services for Tom Middleton, 69, Eddy County rancher, were held at 10 A.M. Thursday with Rev. Joe Emmanuel officiating. He was assisted by Rev. C.E. Jamison of Hobbs. Middleton was widely known in ranch and farm circles in New Mexico and had many friends in Lea County.
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Tom Middleton
Eddy County
Joe Emmanuel
C.E. Jamison
Hobbs
Middleton
New Mexico
Lea County
Lovington Invitational Softball Tourney Postponed
Rain delays push the Lovington Invitational softball playoff to Monday night September 11. Four teams remain: Lovington No. 1 and No. 2, Buckeye, Newell Drug, Ohio Oil of Hobbs, Artesia RBA. Schedule shows Lovington No. 1 versus Ohio Oil and No. 2 versus Artesia with games continuing nightly through midweek if needed.
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Lovington
Buckeye
Newell Drug
Ohio Oil of
Hobbs
RBA
Artesia
Unusual Quiet Day in District and Probate Courts
On September 1 no suits were filed in District Court and none entered in Probate Court as new suits. The day showed an unexpected lull with no docket activity recorded in either court.
Arraignments Scheduled in District Court
Thursday arraignments before Judge George T Harris include Jessie Lee Willis robbery from person Thomas Loyd Looper worthless check Robert Carl Downs breaking and entering Billie Gene Mathews O M Jones Jack Hibbs Inez Grogan Jimmy Sheppard James Dunbar grand larceny Joe William states receiving stolen property Hal E Vernon and Lee Stanton forgery Geo Mayes obtaining money and property under false pretenses Mack Easley Shirts Albert Mitchell Porter Shoals Hubert Lee charged with stealing property of the New Mexico Furniture Co in Hobbs. three defendants not arraigned that day no reason given.
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George T. Harris
Jessie Lee Willis
Thomas Loyd Looper
Robert Carl Downs
Billie Gene Mathews
O. M. Jones
Jack Hibbs
Inez Grogan
Jimmy Sheppard
James Dunbar
Joe William
Hal E. Vernon
Lee Stanton
Geo. Mayes
Mack Easley
Albert Mitchell
Porter Shoals
Hubert Lee
New Mexico Furniture Co
Hobbs
Emma Dewhirst Dies in Texas and Is Buried in Lea County
Mrs. Emma Dewhirst died September 5 at her granddaughter’s home in Montahans. Funeral services were held September 7 at 4 p.m. Reverend W. M. Beauchamp led the service. She was nearly 80, born September 15, 1870, married John Dewhirst in 1886 in Newfare New York, and lived in Midland before homesteading Lea County in 1906. She is survived by daughter Gladys Graham of Midland, granddaughter Hazel Ethridge of Monahans, two great grandchildren, a niece in Tucson, and Lea County cousins. Pallbearers were Benton Moseley, Bunk Shipp, Pete Hooper, Joe J. Graham, Harry G. Huston, and D. N. Huston. Interment followed at Lovington Cemetery.
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Emma _ Dewhirst
Hazel Etheridge
Montahans
John Dewhirst
Newfare
New York
Midland
Lea County
Wildcats Open 1950 Season at Brownfield
The Lovington Wildcats start the 1950 football season with a non conference game at Brownfield Texas. Brownfield is highly rated in Texas and Lovington faces a tough test against a fast moving eleven. The band cheerleaders and pep squad are prepared to support. Cars head to Brownfield Friday evening. The Wildcats hope for top division standing and stronger crowd backing from the grandstand quarterbacks this year.
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Lovington Wildcats
Brownfield
Texas
Wildcats
Wildcat
U S To Buy Manganese For State Mines
Senator Clinton P Anderson announced the federal government will purchase 50 000 tons of metallurgical manganese from New Mexico producers. Industry officials foresee state output expanding enough to support national self sufficiency as orders come amid import reliance figures. U S Ferro Metal Company head G J Vukmanic and other executives stay in Albuquerque awaiting a Deming plant completion.
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Albuquerque
New Mexico
Clinton P. Anderson
G. J. Vukmanic
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
U. S. Ferro Metal Company
Deming
Truman apologizes for Marines as Navy police remark
President Truman apologizes for his statement that the Marines are and will remain the Navy's police force while he is President. In a White House letter he calls his wording unfortunate after a congressman proposed Marines be shown on the joint chiefs of staff.
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Washington
Truman
Navy
Clifton Gates
White House
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Cotton futures gain as New York hits 40.83 cents a pound
New York cotton futures close 34 points higher after reaching a high of 40.83 cents per pound. New Orleans futures rise 22 to 36 points.
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New York
New Orleans
U N Security Council urged to condemn Korean aggression
The United States asks the United Nations Security Council to condemn aggression in Korea citing a Russian marked bomber shot down by American planes as evidence. Russia's Jacob Malik calls it provocation while Yugoslav Foreign Minister Kardelj accuses Russia of aggression and says Korea is used as a battlefield for a war of conquest.
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United States
United Nations Security Council
Korea
Council
Jacob Malik
Russia
MacArthur
Department of State
Yugoslavia
Borba
Terview
Edward Karcelj
Kardelj
Reds Force Yanks Beyond Pohang
United Nations forces face a renewed northern push as Reds seize Pohang and Yongchon, threaten Taegu, and drive a five and a half mile withdrawal by American and South Korean troops. Western front reports six unidentified aircraft striking east of the Naktong River.
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Reds
United Nations
Korea
Pohang
Yonghon
Taegu
United Press
Robert Bennyhoff
Bennyhoff
Yongchon
Taegu-Pohang
Pusan
Jack Burby
Naktong River
Burby
Changnyong
Eighth Army
Hugh Scott
Pennsylvania
MacArthur
Scott
Tokyo
United States News and World Report
38Th Parallel
Lea County Community Hospital lowers rates effective Sept 7
Lea County Community Hospital trustees announce rate cuts to reduce obstetrical and tonsillectomy costs. Changes include no blood tests for prospective mothers funded by the state, revised delivery room charges, flat anesthesia rates, and lower newborn care charges.
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Lea County Community Hospital
L. W. Jernigan
Waitress Tags Obvious Clues On Checks In Blue Eyes Mystery
In Memphis, a waitress wrote descriptive labels on each of six orders, including blue eyes glasses and nurse. Patrons noticed the markings on the checks and wondered how she did it, sparking curiosity about the toll-free message.
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Memphis
Tenn
Truman Urged to Apologize Over Marine Corps Blast
Washington battles over anti Communist curbs widen as Senator Lehman clashes with McCarran backed measures. Marines demand apology for President Truman's criticism of their force. Other Washington exchanges include draft calls and loyalty probes amid a broad security push.
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Truman
Marine Corps
Herbert Lehman
New York
Senate
Pat McCarran
Senate Judiciary Committee
McCarran
Congress
Communist Party
Justice Department
Stalin
Marine Corps League
Korea
Paul Douglas
Illinois
Washington
Defense Department
Selective Service
Oscar Chapman
Fair bond issue petition seeks Lea County fair building
John Campbell chairman presents a petition signed by over 300 Lea Countians to the County Commissioner urging a special bond election for 100000 to finance a new Lea County fair building. Land for the 10 acre site will be donated by the Lea County Fair Association.
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John Campbell
Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee
Lea
Messy Accident On Vincennes Bridge Involved Multiple Trucks
State police describe the crash as the messiest they have investigated. A concrete mixer stopped on a bridge to unload when struck by a tomato and fertilizer truck. A watermelon truck rear ended it, then was hit by a crude oil truck carrying 90 barrels.
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Vincennes
Ind
Forrest Waggoner
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Charlotte Eyre
Kjar
Boles Orphan Home
J. Paul Heard
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Geo. Mayo
Ralph Lowe Drilling Co
Scarry
Katherine Ard
W. H. Ward
Parole Board
Emma Dewhirst
W. M. Beauchamp
U.S
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U.N
Jernigan
Red Front
Andrew Schoeppel
Kansas
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Reclamation
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John Hampton Randolph Feltus
Alaska Statehood Committee
Feltus
Red Poland
Joseph O’mahoney
Wyoming
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