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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1950
Page
7
Mrs H C Pannell hosted the Wednesday Bridge Club at her home on August 16. Three tables of four played five hands of Party Bridge, with ice Box cake and iced tea served. Attending members included Mmes Berry Graham Wilder Alston Wright Hanners Richards Lee Clardy Eidson Carter and Miss Berry.
Guests of Glanda Kelly include Mr. and Mrs. Luther Kelly and Kenneth from Mallamar. Judy Steinbaugh injured her ankle falling stairs at the Rainbow Grand Assembly in Portales last week. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Bryant of Buckeye visited Lovington for a day on business. Leila Pate of Clovis visited her son and family, Mr. and Mrs. I. D. Culp, in Lovington.
Leo Parker III has been reported ill for the past week. The notice records Parker as a resident with an ongoing health concern affecting daily activities.
Mr and Mrs Frank Hover return to Lovington after their son studied at Columbia Missouri University where Hover attended college. Hover is employed by Amerada Petroleum Co in Lovington.
Beverly Kennedy began work as bookkeeper at Lea County State Bank last week. Ted Phillips, previously ill, is now able to be up. Hobbs resident T. O. Gibbs visited the courthouse last Wednesday.
Lea County figures Mrs. Charlicia Taylor and Miss Clara Fowler, noted ranchwomen, spent Wednesday in Lovington visiting friends and handling business.
Mrs Horace Burl Owens attended the Rebekah Lodge in Hobbs last Tuesday and returned just before the rain. C J Head son of Mr and Mrs J C Head has been appointed to the staff of the Law Review at Chicago University after ranking 11th in a class of 98 last year.
Leader publisher Agnes Kast ner and her son C. J. visited Roswell Friday. Enroute Mrs Head stopped in Tatum for business for the Leader and in Roswell. C. J. spent time with officials at the New Mexico Military Institute where he studied for five years.
Mr and Mrs Claude Tatum and their children attended the rodeo in Lordsburg last week.
Mr and Mrs Jack Miller and their daughters spent Wednesday in Artesia to visit Mr Miller s parents and his brother, sharing time with relatives during the midweek trip.
Mrs John Campbell and her three sons Johnny Phillip and Tommy visited with Mrs Campbells parents and grandparents in Portales last week.
Mrs Mary Reaves and Sidney Reaves visited with her daughter Edwards of Maljamar Sunday. The party included family members Mr and Mrs. really.
Mr and Mrs Austin Blackmon were recent visitors in Albuquerque with no additional details about the trip or their activities provided in the text.
Mrs. Lee Roy Craig and party visited in California and Minnesota before returning. Ontario resident Ray Preston and sister Clar ence Martin hosted a Friday visit from Texas vacation. Craig family vacations in Sweetwater Longville and Powells. Baptist service hosted by Rev Ted Bryom as Rev Oliver Nelson tours. Perry Candles relative from Texas arrives as cousin visits. Fox News style.
Gloria Ann Carter is hosted by Mr and Mrs Sam Clardy for her sixth birthday party on Wednesday afternoon. Guests included Kent Hayes Sharland Hayes Linda Kay Freeman Linda Kay Teas Charles Collum and Mrs Stanley Collum as they enjoyed games and birthday cake with punch.
Fashion notes highlight a Spanish influence with satin knee pants for men and bullfighters hats for women. New York designers showcase red velvet bicorne hats and white velour hats with black braid. Hair tinting grows in popularity with Tintair allowing at home color changes using a brush and 12 shade options. Practical sandwich ideas offer two distinct fillings: orange-cream cheese with pecans and a baked bean bacon mix.
W. A. Sheaffer unveils a new line of ballpoints and pencils carrying the owner's autograph. The signature is reproduced on gold bands, offering a practical way to identify a lost item, provided the signature is readable.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hilton and three children have returned from a trip to New Orleans where they visited Mrs. Hilton's parents and other relatives. They also visited relatives in various parts of Texas on the way home.
Mr and Mrs I D Culp host a sister of Honey Grove Arkansas this week as a guest visiting their family in town. The Culp family extends hospitality during the stay and welcomes the relative to local activities and gatherings.
Mrs Stanley Collum and her son Charles visited Mrs Collum's daughter in Missouri for a month, returning refreshed after their extended trip.
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