Doll Show At Maljamar Highlights Kids Fashion
Mrs. Gilbert Iverson sponsored a junior age group doll show at Dru Taylor Park in Maljamar on Thursday night. Ribbons and prizes were awarded by judges Mrs. Weston Mills and Mrs. Vernon Shockley. Winners included Patsy Vowell in multiple categories with Darla Jo Counts and Druella Holeman also earning prizes across best dressed, most character, and largest family with scores such as 12 for Druella Holeman.
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Gilbert Iverson
Maljamar
Dru.Taylor Park
Weston Mills
Vernon Shockley
Patsy Vowell
Darla Jo Counts
Peggy Vowell
Druella Holeman
Joy Mason
Peggy
Pevelers Here Sunday visit Lovington Friends
Mr and Mrs W D Peveler of Tatum spent Sunday in Lovington visiting friends.
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W. D. Peveler
Tatum
Lovington
Sally Glover Among Delegates at Rainbow Grand Assembly
Sally Glover of Mallamar attended the Rainbow Grand Assembly in Portales last week as a delegate.
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Sally Glover
Mallamar
Portales
Mrs Stansell Heads to Carrizo Springs with Dodson Children
Mrs Mary H Stansell left Thursday for Carrizo Springs Texas to take her niece and nephew Lawrence and Madeline Dodson home. They are children of the former Mary Jo Gatherings.
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Mary H. Stansell
Carrizo Springs
Texas
Lawrence and
Madeline Dodson
Mary Jo
Miss Wright Elected Grand Page By Rainbow Girls
Barbara Jane Wright daughter of Mr and Mrs Bert Wright was elected Grand Page for the Grand Assembly of Rainbow Girls in Portales last week. She served as a Lovington Assembly No 24 delegate and the Grand Assembly will be held next year in Silver City.
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Barbara Jane Wright
Bert Wright
Grand Assembly of Rainbow Girls
Portales
Barbara
Lovington
Grand Assembly
Silver City
Guests of Johnny Roberts Visit Lovington Family
Mrs. J. E. Wilson of Englewood Colorado visits Lovington with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Roberts and sister and family Mr. and Mrs. Pete Stoneham. Mrs. Wilson came to be with her ill father who is now improved.
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J. E. Wilson
Englewood
Colorado
Johnny Roberts
Pete Stoneham
Wilson
Lovington
Return From Vacation
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Fair and their children have returned from a summer vacation trip.
Cain Couple To Return From California Trip
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Cain will return the latter part of this week from a vacation spent at the Grand Canyon and Los Angeles. The Cains visited Mr. Cain's brother in Los Angeles.
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W. H. Cain
Grand Canyon
Los Angeles
California
Cains
Mr. Cain
MISS LE BLANC HOME FROM SAN FRANCISCO FUNERAL
Miss Charlotte Le Blanc returned the first of the week from San Francisco where she attended the funeral of her grandmother.
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Charlotte le Blanc
San Francisco
California
Mrs. Mary A. Reaves on Sick List
Mrs. Mary A. Reaves has been listed as sick for the past few days. No further medical details are provided in the notice.
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Mary A. Reaves
Miss Ann Reese and Herbert Spencer Wed in Double Ring Rite
Miss Ann Reese daughter of Mr and Mrs George L Reese Jr of Carlsbad wed Herbert Robert Spencer son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Francis Spencer in a morning ceremony at the Reese home. Dr W S Dande officiated. They plan a Colorado honeymoon and both hold local jobs and high school and university ties.
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Ann Reese
Herbert Spencer
George L. Reese, Jr
Carlsbad
Herbert Robert Spencer
Herbert Francis Spencer
South Lake Street
Reese
W. S. Dande
University of New Mexico
Lea County
Lovington
Hot Springs visitor Walter Tomlinson in Lovington
Walter Tomlinson of Hot Springs visited Lovington last week with relatives.
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Walter Tomlinson
Hot Springs
Lovington
Hugh Clardy Graduates From ENMU Portales
Mr and Mrs Vernon Clardy and granddaughter Irene Manley attended graduation exercises at the University of Eastern New Mexico Portales. Hugh Clardy son of the Clardy family received a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and will stay in Portales to pursue a Master’s degree in the fall term.
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Vernon Clardy
Irene Manley
Edythe Clardy
University of Eastern New Mexico At
Portales
Hugh Clardy
Hugh
Barrett Family Relocates to Brownfield Texas
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Barrett move with two children Freddie and Cora Lee from Lovington after living there a year. They establish residence in Brownfield Texas this week.
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Frank Barrett
Freddie
Cora Lee
Brownfield
Texas
Barretts
Lovington
Bridgeforth Family Makes Lovington Home
Harold Bridgeforth and wife and their three children Jan Virginia Anne and Harold Jr move from Forrest City Arkansas to Lovington to establish a new home and start life there.
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Harold Bridgeforth
Jan
Virginia Anne
Harold Jr
Forrest City
Arkansas
Lovington
Mrs James K Chase Returns to Muncie After Visit
Mrs James K Chase formerly Lady John Hennington returns to Muncie Indiana after visiting Lovington with her parents. She and her husband plan to attend Ball State Teachers College in Muncie.
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James K. Chase
John Hennington
Muncie
Indiana
Lovington
Ball State Teachers College
Mrs. Oren Bigham Leads Leviticus Study at North Circle
Mrs. Oren Bigham directed a study from the First Chapter of Leviticus for the Northside Circle of the Baptist W M A. The group met at Mrs. Howard Grandon's home where ice cream and cookies were served to attendees including Mrs. Bigham and several others.
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Oren Bigham
Northside
Circle of the Baptist
Howard Grandon
Mrs. Hardcastle Hosts Southside Circle Bible Study
The Southside Circle of the Baptist W M A met at Mrs. L W Hardcastle's home for a 2 PM Bible study. Directed by Mrs. C C Peterson, the lesson was from 2 Chronicles. Attending were Mrs. Van Robinett, Mrs. J C Mc Caleb, Woodrow Coe, C O Lewis, J B Jones, L D Gann, Earl Wilks, J E Speegie, Mrs. C C Peterson, and Miss Phylis Plummer.
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of the Baptist
L. W. Hardcastle
C. C. Peterson
Mmes. van Robinett
J. C. McCaleb
Woodrow Coe
C. O. Lewis
J. B. Jones
L. D. Gann
Earl Wilks
J. E. Spee
Bobby Love Celebrates Third Birthday at Luncheon
Mrs Bernard Love hosted a luncheon on August 11 in honor of her son Bobby. Bobby marked his third birthday with family and friends.
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Bernard Love
Bobby
Mrs Clardy Visits Roswell with Mrs Garrett
Mrs Eotythe Clardy and her mother Mrs W C Garrett visited Roswell last weekend to meet acquaintances and tour local sites. The outing highlighted social ties and regional connections in the community.
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Eotythe Clardy
Roswell
W. C. Garrett
Ray earns bachelor degree from Eastern New Mexico University
John Leslie Ray, son of Mr and Mrs Ivan Ray, recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree from Eastern New Mexico University in Portales.
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John Leslie Ray
Ivan Ray
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales
Former Lea County Clerk Clarence Love Visits
Clarence Love, once a Hobbs resident and Lea County clerk, spent Monday in town on business. He previously served as county clerk while living in Hobbs.
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Clarence Love
Hobbs
Mr. Love
Lea County
Weekend in Canyon with Wilson Family
Mr and Mrs J T Wilson and their two children will spend the weekend in Canyon Texas with friends.
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J. T. Wilson
Canyon, Texas
Floyd Woman Traves East With Family Plans Visit
Mrs. Mary Howard of Floyd travels with her daughter and son in law Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Myers to Philadelphia and other East points. They will visit Mr. Myers's parents before returning home.
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Mary Howard of
Floyd
E. M. Myers
Philadelphia
East
Mr. Myer
Fairweath ers Return From Colorado Holiday
Mr and Mrs Albert Fairweather plan to return the first of next week from a two week vacation. They visited Denver Pikes Peak and other points of interest in Colorado.
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Albert Fairweather
Fairweathers
Denver
Pikes Peak
Colorado
Mrs. Winnie Eubanks and Miss Wilma Jean Craig Return Home
Mrs. Winnie Eubanks of Tatum and Miss Wilma Jean Craig of Hobbs returned this week after an extended vacation spent in the Northern part of California.
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Winnie Eubanks
Tatum
Wilma Jean Craig
Hobbs
California
Mrs Kate Garrett and Judge Mildred Long Visit Clo Vis
Mrs Kate Garrett and Judge Mildred Long were visitors in Clo vis on Sunday. The brief item notes their attendance and the local social interest in the two prominent figures.
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Kate Garrett
Mildred Long
Clovis
Worsham and Bowers Visit Lovington From Brownfeld
Jimmie Worsham Jerry Worsham and Marion Bowers all of Brownfeld visited Lovington over the past weekend totaling a friendly gathering with local acquaintances.
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Jimmie
Jerry Worsham
Marion Bowers
Brownfeld
Lovington
Freeman Guests From Los Angeles Visit Area
Mr and Mrs Berry Freeman hosted last week with guest Fred Freeman of Los Angeles visiting the area.
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Los Angeles
Berry Freeman
Fred Freeman
Whittle Family Visit Ties Roswell Kin
Mr and Mrs Carlton Whittle and children and Luther Whittle of Roswell visited last weekend with Mr and Mrs B C Whittle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlton Whittle
Luther Whittle
Roswell
B. C. Whittle
Townsend Visit in Lovington
Mr and Mrs George Townsend of San Angelo are visiting in Lovington with Townsend s mother Mrs W H Townsend.
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Mrs
George Townsend
San Angelo
Lovington
Townsend
W. H. Townsend
Judge Mrs Scharbauer Edison at Santa Rosa Kid's Rodeo
Mrs Scharbauer Edison served as a judge at the Kid's Rodeo in Santa Rosa last weekend. She joined a panel evaluating young contestants and contributing to a community event that drew families and local spectators.
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Scharbauer Edison
Santa Rosa
Pattersons Host 16 Saturday Bridge Club
Mr and Mrs D D Patterson entertained the Saturday Night Bridge Group at the Kindergarten Saturday night. Six hand Rubber Bridge was played and guests enjoyed snacks from a snack bar. Attending were Mr and Mrs W T Myers Mr and Mrs Bernard Love Mr and Mrs W B Badgett and Mr and Mrs W W Carter.
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D. D. Ftterson
W. T. Myers
Bernard Love
W.B. Badgett
W. W. Carter
Johnsons Visit Clayton Then Denver Soil Meet
Mr and Mrs Ray Johnson and children visit Clayton for a few days before returning to Lovington. Johnson will attend a Soil Conservation Service meeting in Denver.
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Ray Johnson
Clayton
Lovington
Johnson
Soil Conservation Service
Denver
Guests From San Antonio Visit Pattesons This Week
Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Patteson host as their guests this week Mrs. H. Patteson and G. Wolfe of San Antonio Texas join the household in a family visit dated this week at their residence.
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D. D. Patteson
Patteson
H., G. Wolfe
San Antonio, Texas
Villars Welcome Brother Garnet Vil lars from Illinois
Mr and Mrs Les Villars host this week with their guest Garnet Villars brother of Villar from Illinois.
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Les Villars
Villar
Mrs
Garnet Villars
Dlinois
Mal Lamar couple fish trip to Albuquerque and Red River
Mr and Mrs Son Taylor and Mr and Mrs A C Vofell of Mallamar spent last week in Albuquerque and Red River on a fish trip.
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Taylor
A. C. Vofell
Mallamar
Albu- Querque
Red River
Brownfield Business Visitor Buel Price Noted
A business visitor, Buel Price, was seen in Brownfield on Monday visiting local firms and meeting with merchants.
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Buel Price
Brownfield
Ward Couple Vacationing in Northern State
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ward are in the northern region of the state on vacation enjoying leisure days away from home.
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Bob Ward
Moving to Brownfield Texas by Lehmans
Mr and Mrs Marvin Lehmans and their children relocate to Brownfield Texas this week. Mr Lehman works for the Ohio Drilling Company.
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Marvin Lehmans
Brownfield
Texas
Lehmans
Ohio Drilling Company
Mrs Fleming Seeks Medical Aid in Roswell This Week
Mrs. W. A. Fleming is in Roswell this week receiving medical attention.
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Roswell
W. A. Fleming
Mechem Larrazolo Campaign Ad Promotes Change
An political advertisement urges voters to support Mechem and Larrazolo, highlighting honesty youth and intelligence as key qualities in a new leadership option.
Fred Peters Set to Celebrate 71st Birthday
Fred Peters, a longtime cattleman from Lea County now living in Eunice, will turn 71 this Saturday. He renewed his Leader subscription in Hobbs and visited the publisher. Peters is known across West Texas and New Mexico for his work ethic and cattle trade. He looks forward to September's Open Range Cowboys Reunion in Lovington on the 2nd.
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Fred Peter
Lea County
Eunice
Hobbs
Leader
August E Good Lovington BPW Club Meeting
The August E Good Lovington BPW Club meets August 17 at Mamie Love's home at 7 o clock. Miss Love chairs membership and assigns speeches on pet peeves while attendance is discussed. Refreshments are a covered dish supper.
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Lovington
Mamie Love
Miss Love
Mavericks Dance Saturday Night at Bull Barn
Turners Orchestra played for dancing eight to one as the Maverick Dance Club entertained guests at the Bull Barn on August 12. Hosts were Mr and Mrs Homer Hibbets Mr and Mrs Paul Gibson Mr and Mrs Waggoner Hardin Mr and Mrs Pete Hooper and Mr and Mrs Mason Graham.
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Turners Orchestra
Saturne
Bull Barn
Maverick
Homer Hibbets
Paul Gibson
Waggoner Hardin
Pete Hooper
Mason Graham
Wade Anderson Injured in Cantaloupe Shed Accident
Wade Anderson sustained a bad head cut after falling from a platform at the cantaloupe loading shed last week.
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Wade Anderson
Cantaloupe
Reverend Charles A. Smith Visits in Wichita Area
Reverend Charles A. Smith of Wichita Kansas visited with Mr and Mrs M C Scott last week. Rev Smith is Mrs Scott s brother.
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Charles A. Smith
Wichita
Kansas
M. C. Scott
Rev. Smith
Mrs. Scott
Skating Party Held in Hobbs By Church Class
Two 12 year old girls classes from East Side Mission in Hobbs hosted a skating party on Friday night August 22. The group skated 7:30 to 9 then returned to the church for cookies and cold drinks. Attendees included Ruth Blackburn Earlene Brewer Lou Ann Edwards and others followed by a list of additional attendees and sponsors.
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Hobbs
East Side Mission
Ruth Blackburn
Earlene Brewer
Lou Ann Edwards
Peppy Lou Teague
Irlene Fish
Barbara Beverly
Nancy Freeman
Glenda Kelle Starts at City Drug Oversees Western Union
Glenda Kelle began work Monday at City Drug and will be in charge of Western Union services. She assumes responsibilities once the new position is formalized.
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Glenda Kelle
Western Union
Dick Bresler On Vacation From Southern Union Gas
Dick Bresler of Southern Union Gas is away on vacation this week. He is expected to return next Monday and resume duties at the company office in the city.
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Dick Bresler
Southern Union Gas Company
Defense Chief Warns Time Is Short For City Defense Effort
Albuquerque Civilian Defense head Captain Joel Newsom warns residents that there may not be enough time to start the program. He calls on city officials to hold a special session to appoint defense directors and approve funding for defense planning.
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Ben
Joel Newsom
Albuquerque
L Fense
Hester Family Returns From Lubbock Medical Visit
Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Hester returned Tuesday from Lubbock where they took their daughter Frances to receive medical attention.
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E. M. Hester
Lubbock
Frances
Vacation in Cloudcroft Ends for Lovington Group
Mr and Mrs Tom Bridgeforth and Mr and Mrs Harold Bridge forth returned Sunday from Cloudcroft after a week's stay. Mr and Mrs Bill Hessler joined the Bridge forths in Cloudcroft for the weekend and returned to Lovington with them.
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Tom Bridgeforth
Harold Bridgeforth
Cloudcroft
Bill Hessler
Bridgeforths
Lovington
River and tributaries drain large Illinois land area
The Illinois river and its tributaries drain 42 percent of Illinois land area, significantly shaping the state’s drainage patterns and geography.
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Illinois River
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Rainbow Meet
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Miss Wright
LE Blanc
Mrs. Reaves III
Beauty
Handsomly Designed
E&b Jewelry
HOT
Hugh Claray
ENMU
North Circle
Mrs. Hardcastle
Southside Circle
Bobby Love
Canyon
D. D. Pattersons
San Antonio
Villars
North
Turner
N. Turner
Hobbs, New Mexico
Po. Polit. Adv
Clardy
Fred Peters
Mrs. Freeman
Jerry Johnson
Doris Ann
Sarah Jane Moss
Carolyn Schornick
Kathlene
Melba Salf
Mrs. Self
Irene Smith
K. M. Smith
Edna
Fern
Mary Jo Woods
City Drug
United Press
Higginbotham - Bartlett CO
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Berfer
Chevrolet
Berfer Resale
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