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Newspaper

Lovington Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1950

Page

5

Lovington Grads Seek Various Employment

Lovington graduates take diverse paths after college. Anderson Carter runs the Carter ranch near Portales, ENMU graduates Barbara Spradling and Johnny Ray stay in education and administration, Pete Graham remains in Lovington after UNM graduation, and Jimmy Henry plans to teach locally after Sul Ross College.

Johnny Ray Hugh Ctardy ENMU Pete Graham Lovington University of New Mexico At Albuquerque Kirby Dick Schenick Wichita Falls Texas University of Oklahoma Jimmy Henry Alpine Jimmy Sul Ross College

Hugh Harris To Conference At Clovis Church

Reverend Hugh Harris of the Christian Church travels to Clovis for a Southwest Christian Conference. He is slated to lead the Devotional Period Wednesday morning at the gathering. Forty attendees were present at Sunday School on August 20.

Hugh Harris Clovis Church The Christian Church Clovis Southwest Christian Conference

Gardners Move to Van Horn from El Paso Texas

Mr and Mrs W M Gardner relocate from El Paso to Van Horn Texas and stay with their daughter in Van Horn as they settle in.

W. M. Gardner van Horn, Texas el Paso Gardners van Horn

Pfc William E. Davis Visits Home From Shepherd Field

Pfc William E. Davis and his parents Mr. and Mrs W E Davis welcomed him during a visit early this week. Davis is stationed at Shepherd Field near Wichita Falls Texas.

Pfc Davis Pfc William E. Davis W. E. Davis Shepherd Field Wichita Falls Texas

Mrs Sanders Travels to Oklahoma to Visit Family

Mrs Will Sanders left this week for Oklahoma to visit her son and daughter. She travels with plans to stay and spend time with family.

Will Sanders Oklahoma

Notice of Appointment in Jolley Estate Lea County NM

In the Probate Court of Lea County New Mexico on August 5 1950 Jacques J Dailey was appointed administrator with the will annexed of the estate of Clarence Harvey Jolley deceased. All claims against the estate must be filed as prescribed by law. Heidel Swarthout attorneys Lovington New Mexico. Published in the Lovington Leader August 25 September 1 8 and 15 1950.

Lea County New Mexico Clarence Harvey Jolley Heidel & Swarthout Lovington Jacques J. Dailey Will Annexec

Modern 1949 Elementary Building Opens in Southwest

A new elementary building completed in 1949 showcases advanced lighting per engineer recommendations. South side features directional glass blocks, north side has overhead clear glass, with first and second grades and Elementary Music assigned to this structure. Each classroom opens to a covered north porch, has fluorescent lighting, overhead heating, storage, and a sink-work bench, all on asphalt tile floors.

Notice of Administratrix for Porterfield Estate

The Probate Court of Lea County New Mexico appointed Clara M. Brown as administratrix of Lottie N. Porterfield deceased. She has qualified and all claims against the estate must be filed as prescribed by law. Administratrix address is Hobbs New Mexico and attorney G T Hanners Lovington New Mexico.

Lea County New Mexico Lottie N. Porterfield Saiddt Hobbs G. T. Hanners Lovington Clara M. Brown

Hunters Visit Paris Guests Of Houston Couple

Dr and Mrs E A Hunter of Paris Texas were guests of Rev and Mrs W R Houston last Sunday.

E. A. Hunter Paris Texas W. R. Houston

Tulsa man helps Lovington crew on vacation relief

James Hunt of Tulsa relieves Sam Lucas of Amerada Petroleum Co Crew in Lovington while Lucas takes vacation. Mr and Mrs Lucas are vacationing in Tulsa.

James Hunt Tulsa Lovington Sam Lucas Amerada Petroleum Co Lucas Mrs. Lucas

Don Woodward Returns to Lovington with Family

Mr and Mrs Don Woodward Jr and their family move back to Lovington from Amarillo and he will again be associate with Woodward Paint and Glass Co in Lovington.

Don Woodward Jr Lovington Amarillo Woodward The Woodward Paint and Glass Co

Return from Arizona Visits by Reed and Robinson

Mrs. W. T. Reed and her son James along with Mrs. Joella Robinson recently returned from Arizona where they had been visiting.

W. T. Reed James Joella Robinson Arizona

Guest Ministers Visit First Methodist Church

Dr. E. A. Hunter of Paris Texas District Superintendent led services on August 20 at the Methodist Church. Reverend E. L. Craig of Dublin Texas will conduct services on August 27. The church reports 144 in Sunday School on August 20.

E. A. Hunter Paris Texas E. L. Craig Dublin W. R. Houston

Hymns Silently Sung for Deaf Congregation in Virginia

In Richmond at St. Pauls Episcopal Church on the third Sunday each month about 65 deaf people attend a service led by Rev. Guilbert C. Broaddock. Rhythmic signs guide the hymns with no organ accompaniment while the congregation mirrors the signs. Broaddock, a Gallaudet graduate, disputes the idea that deaf people receive usable musical vibrations.

Richmond, Va St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Guilbert C. Broaddock Washington Broaddock Gallaudet College For the Deaf

Plummer Family Returns From Oklahoma After Illness

Mr and Mrs E D Plummer and children returned to Lovington from Oklahoma where they were summoned to the bedside of Mrs Plummer's mother who was not expected to live at that time.

E. D. Plummer Lovington Oklahoma

Sunday School Attendance at First Assemblies of God

Forty three people attended Sunday School at the First Assembl of God Church on August 20. Reverend Orel Boteler announced a Gallian Service for the church youth Wednesday night near Buckeye.

Assembl of God Church Orel Boteler Buckeye

Nazarene Church Sunday School Attendance Report

Reverend Milton Harrington reports good attendance at the Nazarene Church Sunday School with a turnout of 69 on August 20.

Milton Harrington The Nazarene Church

Hilburns Visit Lubbo ck on Business

Mr and Mrs C T Hilburn and their children spent Tuesday in Lubbock on business.

C. T. Hilburn Lubbock

Visiting in Roswell with Ed Love family

Mr and Mrs Ed Love and L a nie Jo Love daughter of Mr and Mrs Bernard Love are spending this week in Roswell staying at a local residence and visiting friends in the area.

Ed Love L'anie Jo Love Bernard Love Roswell

Lawn Supper Honors Guests of R E Smith

Dr and Mrs R E Smith hosted a lawn supper Sunday night for Dr and Mrs Paul Reynolds and their two children Karen and Carol of Roswell. Other guests included Mr and Mrs Cliff Yearwood and Mr and Mrs J R Smith.

R. E. Smith Paul Reynolds Karen Carol Roswell Cliff Yearwood J. R. Smith

Marriage Vows Read for Former Lovington Man

Miss Loyce Hayhurst and Dol Phus Johnston were married August 11 in Portales at the bride’s parents home. Debs Smith of the Church of Christ Bible Chair at Eastern New Mexico University officiated. The groom worked in Lovington during 1948.

Loyce Hayhurst Dolphus Johnston Portales Debs Smith Church of Christ Bible Chair Eastern New Mexico University Lovington

Roye Family Plans Labor Day Reunion in Lampasses

Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Roye and family will spend the Labor Day weekend in Lampasses Texas at a Roye family reunion.

L. C. Roye Lampasses Texas Roye

Jack Mitchell Reported Improving After Las Vegas Hospital Stay

Chief and Mrs. Jack Haddertom visited Jack Mitchell in a Las Vegas hospital last week. He underwent surgery and is reported improving after the operation.

Jack Mitchell Jack Haddertom Jack Mtchell Las Vegas Jack

Weekend Guests At Rev Houston Home

Rev and Mrs W R Houston host their son and daughter in law Mic and Mrs Bob Houston Jr en route to Albuquerque Texas. Also visiting are Rev and Mem EE L Craig of Dublin Texas aunt and uncle of Mrs Bell Houston Jr.

W. R. Houston Mic Bob Houston Jr Albuquerque Denton Texas Mem EE L. Craig Dublin Ancents Bell Hauston Jr

Move to Las Cruces Residents Relocate Home

Mr and Mrs Junior Ward and baby have moved to Las Cruces to establish a home. Mr and Mrs Vernon Clumry L O Tomlinson and Irese Man ley are visiting this week in Sam Antonio Texas with Wayne and aMrion Clardy and their families

Mrs. Junior Ward Baby Las Cruces Vernon Clumry L. O. Tomlinson Irese Manley Sam. Antonio Texas Wayne aMrion Clardy

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Lovington Grads Anderson Carter Carter Ranch Anderson Barbara Spradling Barbara Charles _ L. Mills IN van Horn Lovington, New Mexico Lovington Faoto War Assets Administration Durward Crain Hardin- Simmons Cowboy Band State OF New Mexico W.P.A Lovington Leader Don Woodwards First Methodist VR Peeve Plas Rlefrome Lea Agency Bill Hessler Lovington, N. M Hobbs Body Hobbs, New Mexico South Dal Paso D. L. Jones Prop Lucilia Dailey Lamesa Rev. Houston San Antonio East Dunham WANDA Lovington Implement Co
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