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Newspaper

Lovington Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1955

Page

4

Marriage Licenses Listed for August Dates

August 26 licenses show Gwendolyn Yvonne Pendergrass 17 and Clifford Ashley Jr 22 Lovington. Chry seen Mann 21 and J D Con stable 21 Odessa Texas. August 27 includes Laura Webset 32 and Rodney Dale Baker 27 Midland Texas. Alta Mae Williams 32 and Curtis S Bentham 22 Wichita Falls Texas. Charlene Jeter 17 and Glen Nole Cockrum 18 Lovington. Margaret Lou Block 22 and Edison Pharis Jr 32 Midland Texas. Mary Elizabeth Fisher 27 and Raymond C Bowden 42 Hobbs Virginia Louise Hickey 30 and Billy C Spraggins 28 Midland Texas. August 29 lists Tena Lea Ridgway 38 and Henry Everett Stipe Jr 37 San Angelo Texas. ErmaDell Brown 31 and W P Tidwell 21 Brownfield Texas.

Laura Webset Rodney Dale Baker Midland Texas Alta Mae Williams Curtis S. Bentham Wichita Fells Charlene Jeter Glen Nole Cockrum Lovington Margaret Lou Block Edison Pharis Jr Mary Elizabeth Fisher Raymond C. Bowden Hobbs Virginia Louise Hickey Billy C. Spraggins Tena Lea Ridgway Henry Everett Stipe Jr San Angelo Erma-Dell Brown W. P. Tidwell Brownfield Tex

Hidden motives behind grand fronts revealed

The text compares actions to organ pipes where true motives lie hidden, while a gilded hollow pretense is boldly displayed upfront for show.

Classified Ads Seek Two Office Girls and A Baby Sitter

Help wanted notices seek two office girls for Leader offices in Lavington and Hobbs. Candidates must be locally known or experienced reporters, able to write by hand, type quickly, and have a pleasing voice. Also a middle aged lady is needed for baby sitting at home day or night. Contact Mrs Head at Leader Hobbs after noons or mornings in Lavington. Phone 6 4591 or 211 N South.

Leader Lavington Hobbs

Wanted to Buy Chickens and Eggs in Leader Office Ad

Advertiser Mrs Head seeks to buy 12 bullets Austria whites or Leghorn chickens. Origin unknown. seeks purchase through Leader Office channel.

Austria Leader Ofice

Couple Merle Kindle Plans Move to Odessa

Merle Kindle and partner will reside in Odessa after their marriage.

Merle Kindle Odessa

Nosegay Club Plans County Fair Flower Show

The Nosegay Garden Club will meet with Mrs. Clint Dobbs at Mrs. H. M. Bell’s home 822 West Ave. C on Friday September 2 at 2 p.m. Final plans for the Lea County Fair flowers show will be made.

Nosegay Garden Club Clint Dobbs H. M. Bell West Ave. C Lea County Fair

Joe Carson Honored With Breakfast Before College

Mrs. Joel M. Carson entertained Sunday morning with a breakfast at her home honoring her son Joe and a group of friends who will soon leave for college. Guests included Enoch Dawkins Frances Short Brookie Anderson La Jean Fort Billy McKibben Allan Church Fred LeBeau Cynthia Carson Mrs Carson and Joe.

Joel M. Carson Joe Enoch Dawkins Frances Short Brookie Anderson la Jean Fort Billy McKibben Allan Church Fred LeBeau Cynthia Carson Mrs.Carson

Rebekahs Honor Two Members With Showers

The Rebekah Lodge gathered Thursday night and honored two members with showers. Mary Evelyn Hale formerly Mary Smith received a bridal shower and was presented a complete set of dishes.

Rebekahs Rebek Lodge Hall Mary Evelyn Hale Mary Smith

McCormick recounts Hobbs School confrontation and pressure

Mrs. McCormick describes a heated exchange with Hobbs officials and state board member John Milne, who urged resignation for the good of the school. She recalls threats of surveillance, hostile remarks from A C Pruett, and pressure over teaching assignments before resigning. She contemplates a high school post in El Paso and will consult her attorney Don McCormick before further statements.

Mr. Milne Mr. Mills John Milne State Board of Education Milne State School Board Hobbs’ Schools State Board A. C. Pruett

What License Please

New Mexico newsmen jest at a lawyer’s bid to have a "licensed press representative" send racing results from Ruidoso Downs before the day ends. The Carlsbad Argus notes newsmen need no license, praising the profession as a free-wheeling refuge in a state growing more licensing heavy.

New Mexico State Racing Commission Ruidoso Downs Einstein Roosevelt Franklin D

Airman and Wife Hide From Newsmen in Oregon Honeymoon

Airman Daniel Schmidt and his wife seek privacy in Delano Oregon after reconciling. Schmidt had filed for divorce when he learned his wife remarried to Alford Fine a logger following his return from a Chinese prison. Attorneys handle the case.

Daniel Schmidt Delano Oregon Portland Schmidt Alford Fine

Accidents From Idling Motors Warned By Agencies

National Safety Council and U S Department of Agriculture warn about farm accidents from repairing tractors with motors running. Officials urge shutting off the motor before refueling and repairing, noting the small time saved is not worth the extra hazards.

National Safety Council U. S. Department of Agriculture

White Collars and Cuffs on Dark Dresses for Fall

The article notes white collars and cuffs on dark dresses as a fall sign and offers care tips. Wash with hot water and bead blueing, rinse, and starch with cosmic blue starch to keep items bright. The guide promises easy ironing and longer-lasting cleanliness.

Mr and Mrs Clarence King Vacationing Through Yellowstone

Mr and Mrs Clarence King were on vacation this week traveling through Yellowstone National Park.

Mrs. Clarance King Yellowstone National Park

Lovington Leader Publication Details and Rates

Lovington Leader announces three weekly editions from Lovington New Mexico with editor Agnes Eastner and Lea County Publishing Co. Subscriptions listed for Lea County and outside districts. carrier delivery offered. Established 1909 as official publication under Land Office.

LEA County Publishing Co Agnes Eastner Official Publication Land Office Lea County Pepe Pene Lee County Nice Scodeinlintas Ilea Ccinaneineneioeies Japiine Lovington

Dulles Shift Emphasizes Patience Over Force

Secretary of State John Foster Dulles promotes patience and negotiation as the path to world issues from Tunisia to Korea. He cites agreements between France and Tunisia, warns against uniting nations by force, and urges talks with South Korea Vietnam and Formosa while maintaining US positions on two Chinas and nuclear restraint.

John Foster Dulles Mr. Dulles France Tunisia Korea Vietnam Germany Neutral Nations Commission Poland Czechoslovakia Dulles United States Ngo Dinh Diem Diem Geneva Premier Diem China Formosa Peking

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gwendolyn Yvonne Pendergrass Clifford Ashley, Jr Chryseen Mann J. D. Constable Orson Trombone Sanders Refrigeration West Avenue E Feuash Columbia School Albuquerque Schubert Building E. Dunam Tfc Norman Hanson East Main Hobbs, N. M Wanda Jean Kindel Troy Church Ed Lee Williams Hamilton Auy Nosegay Club Joe Carson SKY Port Corky Markin Lea County Airport Carlsbad Hwy. Hobbs Turner Street J.C. Head Carlsbad Argus Madame Cristiana E. Broadway Hobbs, N. M Penworthy Ponca Wholesale Darden OC. V. Darden Indochina School OF Dance JO Ann Webb West Humble Hobbs
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