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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1955
Page
4
One 8x10 portrait and six billfolds for $2.98 offered by Avalon Studio at 2181 South Main. Ad dated November 27, 1955.
Dunn's Trading Post and Gifts offers greeting cards Christmas ecards Tolle clocks men's jewelry bill folds costume jewelry planters and more. They provide gift wrap mailing wrap and are located at 1004 S Main with phone 5436. Blue Lustre rug cleaner promoted.
Classified listings show multiple rental options in Hobbs and nearby. Items include a large bedroom at 515 West Avenue C with phone contact 4434, three offices in Gehubert Building at 115 E Dunham with 39-3105, a two bedroom house at 519 W Avt F with 3651, rooms with private bath at 409 North Second with 6-2936, a furnished apartment available around December 12 via 3381 or 525 West Avenue A, and a private bedroom with bath and attached garage at 501 North First Street with 6-4141. A separate line notes the 1955-56 feeding year's expected smaller flock.
Nazarene church announces revival services beginning Wednesday with nightly meetings through December 11 and daily 10 a.m. services led by evangelist Mr. Wooten. Special music will highlight each night. Pastor Bernard Culbertson invites the public to morning and evening meetings. Wooten, a longtime pastor and church builder, previously led a Durant Oklahoma church plant and has spent five years in evangelistic work. He studied at Bethany-Peniel College and Kansas Wesleyan College. His ministry focuses on devotion and winning souls to Christ.
Lea County Hospital reports birth notices for November 27 to 29 listing parents and newborns in Hobbs and Lovington. Names include Ramon Bernal Jack Ellis William Taylor Sammie Jo Mary Leora Patricia Ann and more with weights and dates.
The Faith Circle of the Women’s Society of Christian Service met at 914 W Avenue H with Mrs. Malcom Wright hosting. The program featured devotion by Mrs. N A Holcomb, readings, songs, and talks on mission work in India Texas and Mississippi racial outreach.
Bob Walton and Bud Bridge forth have opened a branch store in Brownfield Texas on Sea graves Road. They own WHB Pump and Machinery in Lovington. Walton will oversee the new business and a manager will be named soon.
Mrs. Marie White Neely resigns from the Western Union in Livingston today December 1. Doris Connor, sister of Mrs. Charlie Campbell, succeeds her and Mrs. Neely will stay on a few days to ease the transition. She plans to become a housewife and not seek other work.
Clovis officials request sheriff to hold Buck Nix on grand larceny charges. A Curry County burglary warrant also issued. In unrelated notes Kent Ohio reports on beeches, noting the American beech is the only native in the U S and lightning hardiness myths debunked by Davey tree experts.
The Caldwell and Quarles families gathered at the J. C. Quarles home in Lovington for a Thanksgiving dinner at 6 p.m. Four generations were present including Jim and wife, Rev. J. C. Quarles, Dale Quarles and children Markie and Key, with numerous relatives from Loco Hills, Sprayberry, Brownwood, and nearby towns. It was the first such gathering in 12 or 13 years, with one grandchild absent.
Alpha Kappa Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Imogene Holmes home to plan a December 12 Christmas dinner at Dorothy Smith home. Katherine Taylor spoke on Her Crowning Glory while Sue Martin was absent as president. Refreshments followed for 18 members and guests.
Mrs. Joe Gilmore and her son Shelby left Thursday morning December 1 for Miami Florida to visit Mrs. Vincent Cassanno and family for two weeks. They expect to return December 15. Mrs. Gilmore resides on the Stansell ranch.
Atomic experts at a state capitol conference said the Hartford building with its carved stone and hidden recesses would be extremely hard to decontaminate after an atomic explosion.
Mr and Mrs M M Young announce the engagement of their daughter Bettye Louise Padgett to Mr Edd Mitchell. The wedding is set for December 30 1955 at First Baptist Church per Rev Chester Watts. Bettye a Loving ton High School 1955 graduate member of the chorus and Road runners Club.
Ruth Circle met Monday afternoon at Mrs. M. Hester’s 802 West Avenue H to discuss a Friday luncheon at the Hereford Sale. Ed Hamilton gave the devotional on Together and led two hymns with Mrs. Hester at the piano.
A reader notes a single pound of cotton can be spun into as much as 70 yards of fabric revealing surprising efficiency in textile production.
Charley Pettes of Las Cruces topped the season scoring in the Class Double-A circuit with 85 points after two touchdowns last Thursday. Roswell’s John England and Jerry Bell split the next pair of top spots, while Roswell QB Dave Miller reached 51 points for fifth place. Class A led by Sal Gonzales of Anthony with 133 points and Berrett Frazier of Portales with 96.
Ray Heaton sues Clyde Carson Jr for 453.60 alleged water softener debt from June 8. Mildred Stack files for divorce from B. A. Stack. Virgil Emmett Greer seeks divorce from Sylvia Green. Vernon F. Smith sues Parker Drilling Co for injuries on August 13, 1955. Tommy White of White Motor Sales sues O. D. Jones for 395 alleged note default.
Pawnee City Nebraska UP reports a dog catcher was wounded in the foot when a gun discharged in a panel truck as the officer chased a stray dog. The dog reportedly thrashed in the back of the truck before the firearm discharged.
An 18 year old Hobbs resident Elmer J. Robinson was injured when his motorcycle collided with a 1955 Chevrolet driven by Lessie Q. Wright of Eunice at Main and Dal Paso. Robinson suffered lacerations and a cut mouth while Mrs Wright was treated for minor injuries and cited for failing to yield the right of way. Damage totaled 200 to the car and the motorcycle was destroyed.
Little Kay Garner suffered severe burns Sunday morning at her Lovington area home on the Smith ranch. She is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Phil Smith who reside nearby.
The Women’s Missionary Union of the First Baptist Church held an all day meeting at the church to study a book on the Moslem World.
Meat and livestock products remain the top revenue source for farmers as public demand for beef keeps rising steadily. Strong hog and cattle markets support farm incomes in the current period.
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