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Newspaper

Lovington Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1951

Page

3

Rotary Ann's Turkey Dinner Entertainment in Lovington

The Lovington Rotary Anns hosted a turkey dinner at the Methodist church at 7:15 p m with program chair Mrs Robert E Smith in charge of the script Mrs John Campbell assisted by Mrs Logan Beal backstage managers and Methodist ladies who prepared and served the meal The show featured seven skits including Breakfast With H C and Julia Parnell Truth or Catastrophe Scheme For A Day and Mex and Tex with contestants led by Beth Yearwood Charlotte Estlow and R B Moore Gladys Crouse and Mabley Alston performed Pusky or Pusky Tallulah Bankhead was spoofed by June Robinson and Florence Anderson. Approximately twenty cattle men from all parts of the state were registered.

Lovington Rotary Ann Methodist Church Robert E. Smith John Campbell Logan Beal Lee Burt Jim Kizer T. C. Perkins Beth Yearwood R. B. Moore Tommy Hammers Elsa Howard Charlotte Estlow James Robinson Robinson Mex Joe Tallulah Bankhead June Robinson Florence Anderson Gladys Crouse Mabley Alston

Famous Singers Will Appear At Church On Dec 6

The Pilgrim Travelers will perform at Pleasant Green Baptist Church in Hobbs on December 6 at 12:00. They will radio broadcast from KWEW at 3:00 the same day. Formed in Houston in 1933, they rose to fame after signing with Specialty Recordings in 1948 as gospel and spiritual singers.

Hobbs Pleasant Green Baptist Church KWEW Houston Texas

Tatum Newsnotes Local Social Roundup

Lt Wayne Watkins recently returned from Japan spent a week with his parents Mr and Mrs Gene Watkins and will be stationed on the coast. Mrs Mary Gallege celebrated Thanksgiving in Lubbock with friends. Mrs Henry Perry is listed as sick this week. Mrs Emma Guinn returned to Wills Point Texas after staying with her daughter Mrs J C James for several months. The Bonneles spent weekend in Hobbs. The Shortie McWhorter family and Marie visited Mrs Natan Cox in Carlsbad for Thanksgiving. C L Ethridge of Lovington visited his daughter Mrs Lowell Roach. Mrs Mary Bilbery and son Edwin visited her parents in Farwell. Mrs Elsa Cole and son Bobby of Lubbock visited relatives in Tatum. Tom Goodwin and wife visited families in Lovington and attended the Tatum ball game Friday night. Mrs Willis Barron drove to Lubbock Saturday and came back with a new car.

H. J. Cobern Wayne Watkins Japan Gene Watkins Henry Perry Emma Guinn J. C. James Wills Point Texas Pfo Tom Goodwin Lovington Tatum Coberns Willis Barron Lubbock L. C. Green, Sr Chandler Oklahoma Duff Collins Bernard Love Clovis Harris Melton Hobbs C. O. Benge Sam Lukas Las Cruces

Sale on Ladies Dresses Suits and Coats at Yarbro's

Yarbro's Department Store markets marked down sales on ladies dresses suits and coats. The bargain event highlights reduced pricing across all departments drawing shoppers seeking value. Local shoppers anticipate significant savings on new season styles.

Yarbro’s Dept

Harris Family Thanksgiving Visit in Amarillo Texas

Mr and Mrs H H Harris spent Thanksgiving with their son Hollis and family of Amarillo Texas.

H. H. Harris Hollis Amarillo, Texas

Cobern Family Visit Extends Across West and Oregon

Mrs. H. J. Cobern returns from an extended visit with her sons Joe and Charlie in San Diego and Pete in Oakland, with daughter Mrs. C F E Whisenant in Grants Pass Oregon. Connie Cobern stays in Grants Pass. Also mentioned is Mrs. George Rasmussen visiting Phoenix brother Gene Hodge after his recent death. Bernice Elliot of Albuquerque visits Tatum and buys Leo Doyal home to establish a trailer court run by her mother Mrs. F. M. Elliot.

H. J. Cobern Joe Charlie San Diego California Pete Oakland Calif C. FE. Whisenant Grants Pass Oregon Connie Cobern Mrs. Cobern George Rasmussen Phoenix Arizona Gene Hodge Mr. Rasmussen Bernice Elliot Albuquerque Tatum Leo Doyal South F. M. Elliot

Round-up Dance at Bull Barn Saturday Night

Members of the Round-up Dance club gathered at the Bull Barn from 9 to 12 with hosts Mr and Mrs Damon Hardin Mrs Connie Pruitt and Mr Mrs Ed Meyer. The Turner orchestra provided the music for the dancing.

Bull Barn Damon Hardin Connie Pruitt Ed Meyer Turner Orchestra

Spaghetti Recipe In Pressure Cooker Creations

Spaghetti recipe instructions using a pressure cooker with 15 pounds pressure. Ingredients include spaghetti, salt, Ac'cent, olive oil, green pepper, onion, garlic, meat, rosemary, tomato paste, canned tomatoes, and water. Cook times stated as 8-10 minutes for pasta and 20 minutes for sauce at 15 pounds pressure. Makes 6 servings.

California GOP Ranks Split Over Warren Support

In Bakersfield California a split within the Republican Party widens as leaders plan an uninstructed delegation to the national convention to oppose Governor Earl Warren. Attorney General ruling requires a instructed delegation while McCormick targets a ballot opposition citing Warren’s alignment with the Truman fair deal.

California Earl Warren Keith McCormick Republican Central Committee Warren

Hank Reports on Men’s Bridge Club

The Men’s Bridge Club met Wednesday night at the Lea Insurance office with host Bill Hessler. Members present included Bill Badgett, Doctor Gillet, Finis Heidel, Tom Bridgeforth, Bud Bridge forth, Homer Hibbetts, Weldon Cox, John Sherman, Andy Swarthout, Bernard Love, Hank Hazen, and the host. Guests were Dick McLaughlin and W. W. Carter.

Lea Insurance Bill Hessler Bill Badgett Doctor Gillet Finis Heidel Tom Bridgeforth Bud Bridgeforth Homer Hibbetts Weldon Cox John Sherman Andy Swarthout Bernard Love Hank Hazen Dick McLaughlin W. W. Carter

Scouts Will Sell Christmas Trees This Week

Boy Scout Troop 44 announces Christmas tree sales with location to be announced. Scouts will begin selling this week and Hugh Harris, Scout Master, invites interested buyers to contact him at the Christian Church or write him a card.

Boy Scout Troop No. 44 Hugh Harris The Christian Church

Baptist Birthday Party Brings Church Family Together

About 257 people attended an all church birthday party at the First Baptist Church on Friday night. The Training union department led by Mrs. C. L. Naul organized month based tables, menus, and five minute stunts with Mrs. W. A. Anderson as emcee. Rev. O A Edwards presented a foreign mission film Advance In Africa. The event supported the Lottie Moon Christmas offering for foreign missions.

First Baptist Church Training Union Department Church C. L. Naul Southeastern Baptist Associational Missionary O. A. Edwards of Hobbs Africa Baptist Church Lottie Moon

Lovington Local Notes Highlight Visiting Friends and Meetings

Lovington residents report weekend visits in Lubbock Clovis Portales and Las Cruces. Local PMA committee met to plan 1952 programs while WSCS concluded a family focused lessons series at the church.

Methodist WSCS W. R. Sams Clovis Lovington

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rotary Ann's Ann’s H.C Julia Parnell Johnnie's Floral Lovington, N. M Mary Gallege Mrs. Bonne Shortie McWhorter Marie Natan Cox Carlsbad C. L. Ethridge of Mrs Lowell Roach Mary Bilbery Edwin Farwell, Texas Elsa Cole Bobby Yarbro’s Dept. Store Heidelberg Inn North Shipp Lloyd Thomas LA Pier Gov Bakersfield, Calif Hank Men’s Bridge Club Miami Beach Fila Rae Stratton Patricia Wallace Green Baptists W. A. Anderson Effie Meroney K. V. Caudill E. H. Byers L. H. Oglesby K. A. Jeter G. E. Jenkins J. D. Tatum Guy Boyd H. B. Grandon C. Watt Jack Key PMA Hubert Thomas Harry Johnson Sweetwater J. W. Crane W. J. Dente Portales AGM Southern Union Fashion Shop D&i Southern Union Gas
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