Lea County Election Teases and Rumors Spark Grapevine
The Grapevine reports Lea County races shifting from April to January in Hobbs and April in Jal Eunice Lovington and Tatum with re elections facing Walter Linam Earl Pennington and Ed Lauglin amid factional maneuvering Judge Faugh Bowden threatens against Mayor Earl Fletcher while Woodel Rumors swirl about Eunice and Sheriff Trimble The slot machines remain in the courthouse basement as Lovington readies for a football night turnout
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Lea County
Hobbs
Jal
Eunice
Lovington
Tatum
Walter Linam
Ned Butler
Earl Pennington
Carl Denson
Ed Lauglin
Faugh Bowden
Earl Fletcher
Alex Woodel
Woodel
Betterment Association
Charlie Trimble
Faugh
Fletcher
Birdseye
Bvnice
W. A. Davis
Pete Stephens
J. L. Campbell
Robert P. King
King
Jim Terrell
Joe Standifer
Grady Roberts
Heaven On Earth
J. W. Smith
Cattle Growers to Attend New Mexico State Fair
More than 3,000 cattle growers representing every New Mexico county are expected at the State Fair next week per a survey of Albuquerque hotels. Forehand notes growing interest in livestock exhibits and plans to boost the Junior Livestock Sale on October 5 with 36 fat calves 36 lambs and 36 barrows from 4-H and FFA youths. C. E. Hellbusch will manage the sale and John R. Hoover will auction.
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New Mexico
C. E. Hellbusch
Denver
Colo
John R. Hoover
Hayden
FFA
Kansas City
Central Market
Bacon and ham prices to fall briefly officials say
The government states bacon and ham will drop temporarily while overall pork prices may rise this winter. Federal authorities warn violators of beef price ceilings they will crack down on slaughterhouses.
Jal Seaman Attends School In Tennessee
William F. Petty an airman apprentice in the US Navy began a 14 week course at the Aviation Structural Mechanic School in Memphis Tennessee. Petty entered service March 3 1951 after recruit training at San Diego and is a Jal High School graduate.
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William F. Petty
USN
R. L. Petty
Box 75
Ja. N. M
Aviation Structural Mechanic School
Naval Air Technical Training Center
Memphis
Tenn
Petty
Naval Service
U. S. Naval Training Center
San Diego
Calif
Nazarene Evangelistic Meetings Set at Local Church
Rev. Charles Wiliam Ellwanger from Cincinnati will lead a series of evangelistic meetings at the Church of the Nazarene on First Street and Avenue B. The meetings run September 26 through October 7, with services nightly at 7 30 p.m. Rev. Ellwanger, a noted soloist and choir director, is joined by Mrs. Ellwanger in the musical program and duets.
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Charles Wiliam Ellwanger
Muscian
Cincinnati
Ohio
Church of the Nazarene
First St
Avenue B
Milton Harrington
Ellwanger
Ferguson "30" Wins at Lea County Fair Tractor Contest
Buell Price of New Mexico Implement Co announces that his firm won first prize in the Tractor Driving Contest at Lea County Fair. The Ferguson "30" tractor driven by Weldom Austin won in the senior division.
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Buell Price
New Mexico Implement Co
Lea County
Ferguson
Weldom Austin
Contractors Examinations Scheduled for October 6
The New Mexico Contractors' License Board will hold exams on October 6 for General Building Residential Roofing and Painting at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Building 416 N Second St Albuquerque NM from 830 a m to 500 p m. A notice warns that unlicensed contractors cannot file mechanic liens under state law and urges citizens to engage licensed contractors.
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Contractors’ License Board
Veterans’ of Foreign Wars
N. Second Street
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Iran’s premier calls in American ambassador for emergency talks
Iran's premier summoned the American ambassador Lou Henderson to an emergency conference amid escalating tensions. The move signals a critical diplomatic moment as the two nations address rising hostilities and potential actions.
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Iran
Lou Henderson
New Champion Jersey Cow Named in New Mexico
The 3 year old Jersey cow Volunteer Doris Design Spot owned by W. C. Carpenter Hobbs New Mexico has won the 305 day milk championship. She produced 10407 pounds of milk and 536 pounds of butterfat in 305 days and earned the clubs Silver Medal and a Good Plus breed-type score. Production testing and classification were conducted by New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts and The American Jersey Cattle Club as part of the breed improvement program.
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New Mexico
Dorts Design
W. C. Carpenter
Hobbs
American Jersey Cattle Club
Columbus
Ohio
Doris Design
United States
Jersey
New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Doris
Bree
Carpenter
Sally Rand Backs Out of New Mexico State Fair
Sally Rand will not perform at the New Mexico State Fair this week prompting management to note a prior visit by Rand as a social call. State Fair Manager Leon Harms confirmed all talent is booked while Rand signaled a possible return next year.
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Sally Rand
New Mexico
King George Spends Restful Night but Condition Improves
United Press reports that King George has had a less restful night yet his condition is described as good. The update notes continued stability and no immediate cause for concern, with medical staff asserting steady progress.
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King George
Gas Rate Hike To Average 40 In Lovington
The State Corporation Commission approved Southern Union Gas Company rate changes raising annual gross income by about 810000 dollars. The utility had sought 993000 dollars. impacts include Clovis residents paying about 48 cents more monthly, while Carlsbad Lovington households average 40 cents, and Belen Bernalillo about 25 cents.
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Lovington
Santa FE
Southern Union Gas Company
State Corporation Commission
Clovis Home
Ewner
Carlsbad
Lavington
Belen
Bernalillo
Chamber To Meet Monday Night
There will be a general meeting of the Chamber of Commerce on October 1 at 7 30 P M at the Lovington Fire Station. All members and interested persons are urged to attend. Coffee and doughnuts will be served.
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Chamber of Commerce
Lovington
Monument Sailor Promoted to Seaman on USS Manchester
John M. Evans of Monument New Mexico is advanced in rate to seaman while aboard the light cruiser USS Manchester engaged in training operations off the California coast. Evans joined the Navy December 28 1950 and trained at the San Diego center.
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John M. Evans
USN
Monument, N. M
Manchester
Monument High
Evans
Naval Service
US Naval
San Diego
Calif
California
Dr and Mrs Smith Attend Osteopathic Convention
Dr and Mrs R E Smith plan to leave Thursday for the State Osteopathic Convention in Las Cruces. The event runs Friday Saturday and Sunday. The Ladies Auxiliary will hold its annual state meeting.
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R. E. Smith
Las Cruces
Dozen Subpoenaed for Pitchfork Liquor License Hearing
Sheriff Charlie Trimble said about a dozen people were subpoasked to appear at the District Court room on Thursday September 27 for a hearing to revoke the Pitchfork liquor license. Witnesses include deputies from Hobbs and Tatum, Crossroads residents, and Clovis officials. Denson and Woodel not subpoenaed. Gen Corlett will conduct the hearing at 4 PM.
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Charlie Trimble
Pitchfork
State Liquor Division
Bruce McCollum
Hobbs
Ivan Read
Carl McAdoo
Tatum
Ivan Brown
W. Bilbrey
Crossroads
Gen. Corlett
Col Easley to Attend Madison Legislative Conference
Eight New Mexico lawmakers will travel to Madison Wisconsin October 4 5 and 6 for a state conference. Attendees include Rep Mack Easley Rep Lilburn Homan Sen Filiberto Maestas Sen Embry Wall Sen Burton Roach Sen Henry L Eager Rep Lewis Cox and E S Walker. Principal speaker will be Edwin E White UW economics chair. funding provided by State Finance Board.
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Mack Easley
Hobbs
Lilburn Homan
Estancia
Filiberto Maestas
Espanola
Legislative Council
Embry Wall
Elida
Burton Roach
Truth Or Conscuences
Henry L. Eager
Tucumcari
Lewis Cox
Clovis
E. S. Walker
Silver City
Holmes
Joe Wood
Madison
Wisconsin
Comptroller
State Highway Department
State Finance Board
Edwin E White
Department of Economics
University of Wisconsin
A D Jones fleece entered in international show
New Mexico wool growers seek top honors at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland Oregon October 6 to 13. Seven commercial fleeces represent the Sunshine State with entries from A D Jones Estate Tatum Flying H Ranch Roswell Curtis Hall Suthrland Ruidoso Patterson Roswell Sims Pastora and Fuller Ranch Picacho in Fine Wool One-Half Blood and Three-Fourths Blood classes.
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New Mexico
Portland
Ore
Sunshine State
Ivan Watson
New Mexico A&m College
Western powers poised to permit Italy rearmament plan
The Big Three Western nations are expected to announce today a plan allowing Italy to rearm. The move signals a shift in postwar defense policy and could affect regional security dynamics.
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Italy
State Fair Opens in Albuquerque for 1951 Run
The New Mexico State Fair gears up for nine days of horse racing and nine nights of championship rodeo starting September 29 in Albuquerque. Entered livestock include Beef Cattle led by John R. Cummings and Greer Garson Fogelson, with Hereford, Aberdeen Angus, and Dairy shows expected to set records. last year drew 325000 attendees, with a forecast near 400000.
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Liebrand Bros
New Mexico
John R. Cummings
Elizabeth
Cole
Greer Garson Fogelson
John H. Harris
Rally Day Set by Lovington Methodist Church
Rev. Ray W. Ross announces National Rally Day this Sunday September 30 at Lovington Methodist Church. Activities start 9 45 A M with Sunday School classes for all ages and a 11 00 A M service featuring choir, instrumentals and a sermon There is a lad here. New members will be ingathered at the close of the service. MYF group from nearby towns meets at 2 00 P M in Eunice with Lovington delegation bringing lunch.
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Ray W. Ross
Methodist Church
Lovington Methodist Church
Florence Anderson
Ross
MYF
Methodist
Mrs Hessler Gives Radio Talk on Equal Rights At Home
Mrs Bea Hessler president of the Lovington BPW Club spoke for 15 minutes on Wednesday afternoon at 3 15 pm over the radio station. She opened with Equal rights began at Home the new slogan of the club and discussed the National Federation of Women and local club projects.
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Bea Hessler
Lovington
BPW Club
Hessler
Women’s Club
National Federation of Women
Lca! Club
Czech Ambassador hints at deal for American journalist release
The Czech Ambassador in Washington signals a possible bargain approach to secure the release of the American newsman. He stresses negotiation as a path to resolving the case and improving tensions between Prague and Washington.
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Washington
Wil
Wildcat Band Pep Club To Attend Hobbs Game
The Wildcat Band and Pep Club will travel to Hobbs for the Friday night game against the Hobbs Eagles. A 400 seat block is reserved for Lovington fans, with transport by special posse and a 6 15 P M caravan departure from the gym. Local merchants sell reserved seats for Lovington supporters.
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Wildcat Band
Wildcat
Hobbs
Wildcats
Hobbs Eagles
Bandan
Levington
City Drug
Jake’s Fountain
Nowell Drug
Cammack Drug
Lovington
Roy Lee Jones
San Juan County Gas Boom Spurs Massive Development
New Mexico Magazine reports San Juan County's gas boom with 204 wells and hundreds of millions invested in pipelines, plants, and surveys. The feature notes reserves around three trillion cubic feet with potential up to thirty trillion, and a new California pipeline to move over one hundred million cubic feet daily.
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Santa FE
San Juan County
George Fitzpatric
New Mexico
Out Today
San Juan
Fitzpatrick
Ploe Lines
Colorado
Barker Dam
Rea
California
San Juan Basin
Marcus Cafe Destroyed By Fire In Lovington
Lovington residents report Marcus Cafe a longtime landmark burned Tuesday night about 10 30. Fire caused several thousand dollars in damage with no formal estimate. The building owned by Mary Whelan housed by Dick and Mary Power previously known as Dicks Cafe and recently reopened by the Marcus family from Seminole.
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Lovington
Marcus Cafe
Mary Whelan
Dick Power
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