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Newspaper

Lovington Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1950

Page

3

Miss Mary McDaniel Weds Malcolm Lyles in Dallas

A Lovington wedding reports Miss Mary McDaniel and Malcolm Lyles tied the knot in Dallas Oregon on Saturday afternoon. The groom was born in Lovington and grew up there while the bride, formerly of Artesia, moved to Dallas with her parents last year. The couple plan to reside in Dallas after a brief honeymoon.

Lovington Mary McDaniel Malcolm Lyles Dallas Oregon Artesia

Mrs. Darril Miller Honored At Eunice Shower

Mrs. Darril Miller of Eunice received a miscellaneous bridal shower at the home of Mrs. Wes Owens last week. Hostesses were Mrs. Pete Stephens and Mrs. Owens. Miller formerly Helen Sue Welch. The room featured summer flowers and a central display table of gifts. Mrs. Jewell Owens, the bride’s mother, presided at the guest book. Refreshments included tuna salad sandwiches cookies and tea. About thirty guests attended.

Darril Miller Eunice Wes Owens Pete Stephens Owens

Guests of Cone Hosts Family Visitors

Mr and Mrs Gordon Cone welcomed Mrs Lula Cone of Lubbock and sisters Mrs Monroe Pevehouse of Lubbock and Mrs A J Pierce with her two sons Jimmey and Dickie of Alexandria Virginia as guests on Wednesday.

Gordon Cone Cone Lula Cone Lubbock Monroe Pevehouse A. J. Pierce Jimmey and Dickie Alexandria Virginia

Carl Barry Crutchfield Celebrates Fourth Birthday

Carl Barry Crutchfield, son of Mr and Mrs Carl Crutchfield, was honored with a party on his fourth birthday at his grandmother Mrs C L Crutchfield's home. Fourteen guests attended and enjoyed sandwiches birthday cake and punch with balloons as favors.

Carl Barry Crutchfield Carl Crutchfield C. L. Crutchfield

Funeral Services for Rowena Shirly in Lorenzo Tex

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in Lorenzo Texas for Rowena Shirly eleven years old. Her home was in Gladiola New Mexico and she died Monday in a Lubbock hospital.

Rowena Shirly Lorenzo Texas Rowena Gladiola New Mexico Lubbock

Foster and Spears Couples Attend Morton Dance

Mr and Mrs James Foster Jr and Mr and Mrs Raymond Spears attended a dance in Morton Texas recently with other local guests.

James Foster Jr Raymond Spears Morton Texas

Miss Helen Wyche Weds Darrel Miller in Eunice Church

Helen Sue Wyche daughter of Jewel and Mrs Owens of Eunice and Darrel Darril Miller son of Jess Miller of Eunice married July 26 at Dal Paso Church of Christ in Hobbs with Orrin Hamlin officiating. Bride wore white nylon crepe with pink accessories. Families present. couple to live in Eunice while both pursue schooling and work.

Helen Sue Wyche Jewel Owens Eunice Darril Miller Jess Miller Dal Paso Church of Christ Parsonage Hobbs Orrin Hamlin Cameron Lumber Company

Levington Bridge Club Meets At Mrs Richards Home

The Wednesday Bridge Club held a regular session at Mrs. Leonard Richards home on August 2 at 2 p m. Five progressions of Party Bridge were played and a pineapple dessert with iced tea served. Attendees included Mary Ruth McCrory Ethel Graham Seth Alston W H Wilder Lillie Fairweather Billard Eidson W W Carter B C Berry Dick Lee Clardy and H C Pannell. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs H C Mannell in August.

Levington Bridge Park Leonard Richards Mrs. Richards Mmes Mary Ruth McCrory Ethel Graham Seth Alston W. H. Wilder Lillie Fairweather Billard Eidson W. W. Carter B. C. Berry

In Memory of W. E. Clements

William E. Clements born August 16 1882 at Pontotoc Mississippi died June 29 1950 in Hobbs New Mexico at age 67. He married Geneva Savage in 1907 and had six children Zeta Clark C C Clements Juanita Riggs T Clements Mona V Busby. He lived in Poteau Oklahoma Flamet Texas Lovington New Mexico and Hobbs. He was a charter member of Flomat Baptist Church and served as deacon and Sunday School supervisor. Rites held at Immanuel Baptist Church burial in Prairie Haven Cemetery. Survivors include his wife six children thirteen grandchildren two great grandchildren seven brothers and four sisters. Written by Eva Clements.

William E. Clements Bill Pontatoc Miss Lea County Hobbs Mr. Clements Spring Creek Banner, Miss Rainey Geneva Savage McCurtain Oklahoma Zeta Clark C. C. Clements W. A. Clements Juanita Riggs T. Clements Mona V. Busby Poteau Okla Mississippi Flamet Texas Motley County Lovington West Texas Flomat Clements Lovington Baptist Church Immanuel Baptist Church Orvel Lee Wm. Beauchampt

Massy Family Vacation Plans Near Cloudcroft

Mrs Mildren Massy and two Dallas children halted in Lovington en route to Cloudcroft. They plan several weeks of vacation staying with friends.

Mildren Massy Dallas Texas Lovington Cloudcroft

Reported improved Scott Logan Dean shows hospital progress

Scott Logan Dean, long hospitalized, is very much improved and continuing recovery efforts.

Scott Logan Dean

Ladies Council Meeting at Mrs Harry Douglas Home

The Ladies Council of the Christian Church met at Mrs. Harry Douglas's home Thursday at 2. A brief business session preceded prayer led by Mrs. W. H. Wilder. Six year old Harry Dan Douglas read the 23rd Psalm. The lesson covered Acts Chapter 1. Social hour offered strawberry ice cream sodas and sand tarts. Attendees included Mrs. Hugh Harris, Mrs. Al Strawn, Mrs. Charles Miller, Marilyn Wilder, and the hostess.

Ladies Council of the Christian Church Harry Douglas W. H. Wilder Harry Dan Douglas Hugh Harris Mrs. Douglas Mmes al Strawn Charles Miller Marilyn

Ladies Bible Class Meets at Church of Christ

The Ladies Bible Class of the Church of Christ met in regular session at the church Wednesday morning at 9 30. Mrs Albert Spradling taught the lesson with Mmes Leman Jones Archie Nowell E R Bressler Leland Gwin Bill Condra Bill Suggs J D Smith Garnie Atkisson Homer Hibbets Jerry Cook Randy Ballard Royce Burns and J W Allen present.

Church of Christ Albert Spradling Mmes. Leman Jones Archie Nowell E. R. Bressler Leland Gwin Bill Condra Bill Suggs J. D. Smith Garnie Atkisson Homer Hibbets Jerry Cook Randy Ballard Royce Burns J. W. Allen

Guests of Mrs. Stansell

Mrs. Mary H. Stansell hosts her niece and her niece's family from Lubbock Texas this week.

Mary H. Stansell Lubbock, Texas

Jack Martin Visits Lovington for Business

Jack Martin was in Lovington Thursday conducting business. His home is in Albuquerque.

Jack Martin Lovington Martin Albuquerque

Bobbie Mason Visited Friends in Lovington

Bobbie Mason of Greenville Texas spent several days recently in Lovington visiting with friends during a casual trip.

Bobbie Mason Greenville Texas Lovington

Andrews Couple Visit Lovington on Business

Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Helvey of Andrews Texas spent several days in Lovington last week on business.

T. J. Helvey Andrews Texas Lovington

New Books Ordered for Lovington Public Library

A library in Lovington expects a new order of books within ten days. The shipment will include both children and adult titles.

Lovington Public

New Lovington Residents: Mr and Mrs Greenlea Arrive

Mr and Mrs R I Greenlea and their daughter move to Lovington from Ballinger Texas, welcomed as new residents joining the community.

Lovington R. I. Greenlea

Frances Hester Seeks Medical Care in Lubbock

Mr and Mrs E M Hester took their daughter Frances to a specialist in Lubbock this week where she received medical attention.

Frances Hester Lubbock E. M. Hester Frances

Love Girls Visit in Cloudcroft

Sandra and Velma Kay Love, daughters of Mr and Mrs Jordan Love, visited Cloudcroft with Mr and Mrs Keyton Roberts for a trip.

Cloudcroft Sandra and Velma Kay Love Mrs. Jordan Love Mrs Keyton Roberts

Return of Mrs. Brewton and sons from Texas trip

Mrs. Fred Brewton and her two sons Pete and Johnny returned Friday from a visit to Fort Stockton and San Angelo Texas. Mrs. Brewton stayed with her parents in San Angelo and with her brother in Fort Stockton.

Fred Brewton Pete Johnny Fort Stockton San Angelo Texas

Mrs Ray Boone Heads to California for Vacation

Mrs Ray Boone left Thursday to visit California for a vacation, heading to enjoy time away from home.

Mrs. Ray Boone California

Mrs. Wilder Informs Father Ill In Tulsa Hospital

Mrs. Wilder received word Thursday that her father H. C. Taylor is ill and hospitalized in Tulsa.

W. W. Wilder H. C. Taylor Tulsa

Mrs Beasley Home Telephone Office Open

Mrs Rossie Beasley returns from Sacramento California where she visited her son and daughter. She also met another son in Belen New Mexico.

Mrs. Beasley Rossie Beasley Sacramento California

Mrs. E. T. Brooks Receives Medical Care in Roswell

Mrs. E. T. Brooks spent several days in Roswell last week receiving medical attention.

E. T. Brooks Roswell

Rotary meeting attendees from Lovington in Ta tum

Lovington Rotarians attended a Ta tum meeting last week. Names listed include Dr. H. W. Gillett Cotton May and E. M. Hester.

Lovington Rotary Tatum Dr. H. W. Gillett Cotton May E. M. Hester

Hobbs visitors call on Hawk Medlin

Mrs. Ella Shepard and Mrs. Sleetie Franklin of Hobbs visited Hawk Medlin last week seeking news and local updates.

Ella Shepard Sleetie Franklin Hobbs Hawk Medlin

Jim Fairweather Ill in Riankin Texas Hospital

Mrs. Lillie Fairweather reports her son Jim Fairweather is ill with pneumonia in a Riankin Texas hospital dated last week.

Lillie Fairweather Jim Fairweather Riankin, Texas

Watkins graduates in civil engineering at New Mexico A and M

Kenneth Wayne Watkins of Tatum earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering during last week’s New Mexico A and M graduation ceremony.

Kenneth Wayne Watkins New Mexico A & M Watkins Tatum

Bobby and Jimmy Love Return From Visit in Tucson

Bobby and Jimmy Love sons of Mr and Mrs Jordan Love returned home after a visit in Tucson with their aunt Mrs Lee Roberts.

Bobby Jimmy Love Tucson Bobby and Jimmey Love Mrs. Jordan Love Lee Roberts

Harper Family Leaves Graham After Texas Visit

Mr and Mrs Conray Harper and daughter Connie of Graham Texas drove off Thursday following a visit with Mr and Mrs Bob Morgan.

Conray Harper Connie Graham, Texas Bob Morgan

Skelt Williams Returns Home From Roswell Hospital

Skelt Williams came home Wednesday from St. Mary's Hospital in Roswell where he had been a patient.

Skelt Williams St. Mary’s Hospital Roswell

Donna Raper Returns From Vacation Deputy Clerk

Donna Raper of the County Clerk's Office returned this week from vacation and resumed her duties as deputy clerk.

Donna Raper

Jal Visitor Here

Fowler Hair of Jal was a business visitor in Lovington on Wednesday.

Fowler Hair Lovington

George Shepard Expected to Return Home Soon

George Shepard of Hobbs is expected to return home from an Albuquerque hospital within a few days after an extended stay for medical treatment.

George Shepard Hobbs Albuquerque

Cook Family Visiting Webb Relatives This Week

Mr and Mrs Lynn Cook and daughter Sherry Lynn are spending several days visiting Mrs Cook’s parents Mr and Mrs Bob Webb.

Lynn Cook Sherry Lynn Mrs Cook Bob Webb

Also Mentioned on This Page

MRS. Lucilj & Dailey Mr. Lyles Lorenza, Texas Helen Wyche Darrel Miler W. E. Clements Ting Prairie Haven Cemetery G. A. Fisher L. C. Green Edd Carr K. V. Caudill L. L. Beadle Wallace Awalt Bill Maxwell J. C. Abbott Odd Fellow Lodge L. M. Blackmon J. C. Buhanan Floyd Burton Eva Clements Kenneth Osborn Optometrist Leo Ladies Council Mrs. Wilder’s In Hobbs DR. C. A. Davis D. L. Mayes Optometrists S. Turner — Hobbs Whistler ARMY Hobbs, Mexico Gueste Bob Weess Wanda and Spide Cooper National Canners Cooker Jones Hardware
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