Howard Hamilton Lions Host Stag Party and Barbecue
The Howard Hamilton Lions Club held a Thursday stag party and barbecue with about 25 members and guests. Robert Ward, Earl Huston, Dick McLaughlin, and Art Mhoon led entertainment and serving while Bernard Love supplied one lamb and the club provided the other. The regular Friday noon meeting was canceled.
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Howard Hamilton
Lion’s Club
Lion’s
Robert Ward
Earl Huston
Dick McLaughlin
Art Mhoon
Bernard Love
Mr. Hamilton
The
Hollis Smith
R. E. Smith
Phillip D Robinson
Buell Price
Harry Goodman
Parson's Grocery Sold to Carl Miller
Mr and Mrs Carl Miller announced they purchased Parsons Grocery on the Artesia Highway and will rename it L and M Grocery They have lived in Lovington six years and invite customers to visit and expect to offer a fine line of groceries Parsons has no announced plans.
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Carl Miller
Parson’s
Artesia Highway
Millers
Lovington
L & M Grocery
Parsons
Revival Underway at First Christian Church Lovington
Professor Bob Cox of Dallas Christian College leads a revival at Lovington First Christian Church with singing by Mr and Mrs Curtis Dickenson of Central Church of Clovis. Services shift to 6 30 to 7 30 Friday due to football games and run through Sunday.
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First Christian Church
Bob Cox
Dallas Christian College
Lovington
Curtis Dickenson
Central Church
Cemetery Cleanup Drive Underway
Lovington Cemetery residents reminded of a week long cleanup campaign. The cemetery association will have trucks at the site late in the week and asks owners to clear grass weeds old flowers stalks and debris from lots and graves and pile debris in driveways for loading and removal.
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Lovington Cemetery
Cemetery Association
Song Writer Visits With Leader Publisher in New Mexico
Bernie Williams composer of IN NEW MEXICO drops sheet music at the Leader office during a New Mexico tour. One copy will go to Loretta Academy Santa Fe and another to St Helena Hobbs. Also notes a sheriff’s posse plaque for first place in a parade at Santa Fe Rocor and Tucumcari events.
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Bernie Williams
New Mexico
Williams
Loretta Academy
Santa Fe
St. Helena’s
Hobbs
Sheriffs Posse
Charlie Trimble
Sante Fe Roco
Sheriff's Posse
Tucumcari
Tax Levies Across Lea County Decline in Rates for 1951
Lea County and city levies show lower state and county rates for 1951 led by a total state and county tax of 17.11 per thousand. Hobbs Eunice Jal Lovington Tatum and Monument report various district and municipal rates with notable increases in assessments offset by lower base rates. Overall countywide assessments rise, keeping total levy burdens higher than the prior year.
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Lea County
New Mexico
County
Hobbs
Eunice
Lovington
Lovington Sinkington
Tatum
Monument
Was
Tatum A
Crossroads
Lovington Library Board Names Genevieve Arnold Treasurer
Mrs Genevieve Arnold of Lovington approved as treasurer and noted as a BPW Club member who also owns the Lovington Credit Bureau. Mr and Mrs Bill Hessler departed Thursday for Santa Fe to attend an insurance convention.
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Genevieve Arnold
Lovington
Arnold
BPW Club
Bill Hessler
Sante Fe
Cotton Fires Are Costly in Cotton Belt Campaign
County Agent T C Perkins urges cotton farmers ginners and warehousemen to cooperate with a National Cotton Council fire prevention drive. Do not smoke near cotton keep matches and metal parts away from seed cotton and maintain clean storage areas train workers to use firefighting equipment and make fire prevention a habit.
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T. C. Perkins
National Cotton Council
Perkins
Rotarians Hear About Wildcats from Coach Boteler
The Rotary Club met for a noon luncheon with Coach Boteler discussing the Wildcats as his favorite topic. Coach Smith also spoke on the football and basketball programs. Thirty five members and fifteen guests attended. Mr and Mrs Johnnie Frier visited relatives in Las Vegas over the weekend.
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Rotary Club
Marriage Licenses List for September 20 and 21
The Odessa area records show marriages for September 20 including J A Tannihill 21 and Yvonne Shipton 1 both of Odessa. Jackie Hyatt 18 and Sally Sue Gregory 17 of Seminole. Mack J Roy alty 46 and Mary Ethington 42 of Big Spring. Raymond O Moore 39 of Kermit and Reba Avis Riley 38 of Levington. For September 21 entries include Joseph W Langston 33 of Pyote Army Base and Ina Helin 23 of Monahans. Clifford G Beard 26 and Joy Preast 18 of Big Spring. Bobby Thomason 18 and Hazel Jenkins 1 of Hobbs. J L Sanders 42 and Bonnie L Smith 42 of Odessa.
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J. A. Tannihill
Yvonne Shipton
Odessa
Texas
Jackie Hyatt
Sally Sue Gregory
Seminole
Mack J. Royalty
Mary Ethington
Big Springs
Raymond O. Moore
Kermit Tor
Lovington Fair Parade Impresses Sheriff with Clean Event
Sheriff Charlie Trimble praised Lovingtons three day fair and rodeo parade drawing about 15000 spectators with no drunken incidents. He noted 57 entries including 8 bands and 9 Sheriff Posse units and claimed Lovington beat Santa Fe in a parade mile by a wide margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Trimble
Lovington
Trimble
New Mexico
Sheriff Posse
Santa Fe
Concert Series Off to Good Start in North Lea County
A kickoff dinner at Lovington Municipal School marks the launch of the Northern Lea County Mutual Concert Association campaign. Membership admissions will run September 24 to 30, with at least three concerts planned and more if budget allows.
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Lovington
Northern Lea County Mutual Concert Association
Supt
H. C. Pannel
Hazel Berry
C. C. Yearwood
W. A. Anderson
Ed Estlow
A. M. Swarthout
William Hesser
R. E. Smith
Roy Lee Jones
David Moore
John Campbell
J. P. Morgan
Ada Mae Hair
Leon Ritchie
J. S. Lister
Robert L. Thompson
Association
Thompson
Hal
Ruby Holbrook
Shakespeare
Dorothy Parker
Bryon Menz
New York
Wood
John Field
Thomson
Lillian Moore
Henry L Scott
William Masselos
Chamber of Commerce
North Lea County
Buckeye
Mallamar, Tatum
Scott Reappointed to Lea County Hospital Board
D. C. Scott has been reappointed to the Lea County Hospital Board for a five year term beginning September 5, 1951. The appointment was made after the prior term expired by the County Commission. Scott resides in Eunice.
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Scott
C. D. Scott
Lea County Hospital Board
Eunice
Osborne Crouse Couple Visits in Lovington
Mr and Mrs Osborne Crouse of Kermit spent the weekend in Lovington visiting friends and enjoying a brief outing.
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Mr. An
Mrs
Osborne Crouse
Kermit
Lovington
Pitchforkers to Hear Liquor Hearing in Lea County
The Pitchforkers expected to gather in Lea County Thursday morning for a contested liquor hearing. General Corlett is set to lead the session at 10 o'clock in the District Court room as the most controversial case to date unfolds.
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Lea County
Corlett
Vanity Takes First Prize For Floats
Mrs. Jewell Henry owner of the Vanity Beauty Shop won first prize with a parade float themed Women of Beauty Culture. Model Miss Val Jean Riley wore an oversized sombrero style hat and a white crepe paper decoration. Assisted by Mrs. Flo Dunn, Mrs. Jimmy Henry, and Mrs. Lucille McCormick. Second place Lovington National Bank. third Johnnie's Floral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewell Henry
Vanity Beauty Shop
Val Jean Riley
Henry
Flo Dunn
Jimmy Henry
Lucille McCormick
Lovington National Bank
Johnnie’s Floral
Births at Levington General Hospital this September
The Levington General Hospital announces three births this September. A girl named Lynnis Rea Smith arrived September 16 weighing 7 pounds 6 ounces to Mr and Mrs H Smith. A daughter named Ann Lavern Klusama was born September 18 weighing 8 pounds 2 ounces to Mr and Mrs Alvin Klusama. A girl weighing 7 pounds was born September 21 to Mr and Mrs Paul Canul.
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Levington General Hospital
H. Smith
Lynnis Rea
Alvin Klusama
Ann Lavern
Paul Canul
Glenn Dragoo's Have New Girl Marsha Ann Arrives
Mr and Mrs Glenn Dragoo of Hobbs announce the arrival of a baby girl named Marsha Ann. The infant and mother travelled from Dallas by air while Mr Dragoo followed by car. Mrs Dragoo is the daughter of Claude Cox who once lived in Hobbs before moving to Texas.
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Glenn Dragoo
Hobbs
Marsha Ann
Dragoo
Baby
Dallas
Mr. Dragoo
Dragoos
Mrs. Dragoo
Claude Cox
Texas
Southern Union Gas Gets Rate Hike Approval in NM
The New Mexico Public Service Commission approves a rate increase for Southern Union Gas Co. covering 22 communities including Lovington. Officials say the average rise is 3 cents per day per family.
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New Mexico Public Service Commision
Southern Union Gas Co
New Mexico
Southern Union
Lovington
Gas Commy
Charles Harris Speaks on Water Basin Policy at Lovington BPW
Charles Harris former Lovington attorney now with the State Engineer's office at Roswell addressed the Lovington BPW Club on the Lea County Underground Water Basin and its control policy. The meeting at Llano Hotel featured a solo performance by Mrs. John Henry Graham and an active question period.
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Lovington
John Henry Graham
Mary Payne
Margareith Arledge
Charlotte S. Estlow
Lillie M. Whitcom
Frances Christoe
Estelle M. Johnson
Helen
Myrtle Moore
Ben Fort
John Henry Greham
Clarellen Green
Luther Cooper Appeals State Engineer on Well Permits
Luther Cooper has appealed a decision denying eight water well permits for Lea County Underground Basin irrigation near the Knowles area on Denver City Highway. Attorney J O Walton left. Charles Harris now handles Cooper’s case in Lovington and Roswell. Harris announced the denial in Lovington and Hobbs clubs, and the appeal may proceed to higher courts if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Cooper
Cooper
Lea County
Knowles
Denver City
John Bliss
J. O. Walton
State Engineer's Office
Walton
Charles Harris
Lovington
Roswell
Harris
Hobbs
Lion’s Clubs
BPW
State Supreme Court
Jury Commission Seeks Redhead List in Lea County
The Lea County Jury Commission met Monday to review a list described as redheads. Clint Cole of Lovington stated they were examining the list for redheads while Jack Maddux of Hobbs and Mayor Earl Fietcher of Eunice observed in the judges' chambers behind the district courtroom.
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Commision
Leader
Clint Cole
Lovington
The
Comish
Jack Maddux
Hobbs
Earl Fietcher
Eunice
Two Seek to Collect Legal Actions Order
Bob Daniels and Sons of Hobbs sue Douglass W. Menfee for 556.47 plus 5.60 interest and 56.20 attorney fees. John H. Coward sues Jack Berg for 170 on sold merchandise.
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Bob Daniels and Sons of
Hobbs
Douglass W. Menfee
John H. Coward
Jack Berg
Best Ever Parade Marks Lea County Celebration
A large crowd witnessed Lea County’s parade hailed as the best ever with a long list of floats and participants. Colors led, followed by school bands, local banks, businesses, sheriff possee groups, and community organizations from Lovington to Portales and beyond.
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Lea
Lovington
Lea County State Bank
Seminole Sheriff’s Posse
Seminole
Lea County Implement
Hobbs High
Lovington National Bank
McAlester Fuel Co
Lubbock Sheriffs Posse
Hester Garage
Plains’ Texas
New Mexico Implement Co
Beverly’s
Pete Adams Cement Ca
Brownfield Sheriff’s
Lovington Implement Company
Brownfield Band
Myers Motor
Buick Dealer
Werd and Co
Monahans Sheriff’s
Lea County Electric Co-op
Ranchers Supply
Tatum High School
Johnnie's Rloral
Village of
Tatum
Sante Fe Sheriff's Posse
Lovington Fire Department
Southern Union Gas Co
Eunice High Schoo Band
BPW
Woodward’s Auto
A & A Feed Store
Midland Sheriff's Posse
Jal High School Band
Vanity Beauty Shop
Jackson Chevrolet
Portales
Lovington Ffa
Lovington Auto
Levellend Sheriff's
Lea County Motor Patrol
Bicycles
Riders
Higgins
Divorce Suits Filed in Lovington District Court
The Lovington district court records three divorce actions including Betty Fay Sanderson versus Archie Ruth Sanderson Lettisha Sherrill versus Ralph Sherrill and L E Littlefield versus Jane Littlefield.
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District Court of
Lovington
Betty Fay Sanderson
Archie Ruth Sanderson
Lettisha Sherrill
Ralph Sherrill
L. E. Littlefield
Jane Littlefield
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Howard Hamilton Lions
Parson's Grocery
Old New Mexico
Old County
Wal
Bobby Thomason
Hazel Jenkins
J. L. Sanders
Bonnie L. Smith
Oessa
John Anglin
Martha Flowers
Kelly Wyatt
Porky and
Bess
Leslie Chabey
Metropolitan
San Francisco Opera
Grace Hoffman
Blanche Themom
Pitchforkers
Vanity
O. K
United States
New Mexico Federation
Cornish
Lea County Jury
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