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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1950
Page
3
Mrs Lillie Fairweather hosted the Wednesday Bridge Club on December 6 at the Main Hotel with three tables of party bridge and mince pie aloft. Attendees included Mrs Seth Alston and other members. a December 20 luncheon is planned in the Llano Hotel Lea Room.
December 7 and 8 notices list couples from Claremont Hobbs Odessa Cleburne Midland Brownfield Lamesa Hamlin and others, including Billie Berry to Helen Irene Lewis and Vanilla Ne to Celvis R. Sommer ford among pairs. The licenses cover ages from early twenties to late thirties with partners from several West Texas locales.
Phil Robinson entertained the Men’s Bridge Group for their weekly Wednesday night gathering at his home. Attendees included Bernard Love Bill Badgett Bill Hessler Weldon Cox Dr H W Gillett Boba Finis Heidel Hank Sparkman and others.
Dr Vincent of China led a Sunday service at the First Presbyterian Church on December 10, drawing attendees for a special program.
Mrs. Tom Bingham has been seriously ill at Lea County Community Hospital and is reported to be somewhat better.
Miss Bernice Elliott presided at the guest book as about 50 friends called for the 50th wedding anniversary of Rev. and Mrs. Elliott. A three tier cake with gold names marked 1900 to 1950, guests from Rotan Las Vegas Elidia Tatum and Lamesa. The Elliotts moved to Tatum in 1931 and he served as pastor for eight years before retiring four years ago.
A clerk insists that a document remain in the same handwriting. The exchange centers on preserving uniform script for official records and authorizations.
The T E L Class of the First Baptist Church of Lovington held a Christmas breakfast on Saturday morning December 9 at 9 o’clock. Hostesses were Mrs A C McDaniel Mrs J D Graham and Mrs Edna Jackson. Six guests attended.
The Clovis Stockyard Association demands removal of state ports of entry claiming Texico port blocks thousands of dollars in state business. Cattle truckers criticize port treatment. Earl Stull defends staff as not discourteous and says trucks are weighed and taxed under state law with legislative relief the only possible remedy.
Thousands of soldiers training in the United States will not be home for Christmas as the Army cancels the planned holiday leave from December 23 to January 1. Soldiers issued passes must travel home and back within 72 hours.
Rev and Mrs F M Elliott celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their north Tatum home. The event was held from two to five on Tuesday December 5 with the residence decorated in golden mums.
Mrs George Paulowsky entertained the Thursday Night Bridge Club at her Hobbs home on December 7. The group played three progressions of six hand rubber bridge with Berry Freeman winning high and Connie Pruit second. Santa Claus decor and a salad plate with coffee marked the hosts. Guests included Mrs Buel Price and Miss Barbara Ann Williams.
A historical note on holiday hospitality suggests stocking a larder with cake cookies fruit salted nuts and candies and using bottled juices syrups and citrus to create quick drinks. Ginger ale and sparkling water serve as mixers for fruit beverages with a Spiced Apple Nog recipe included.
Advice on storing heavy and light woolens for next season. Clean and brush garments before storing to prevent moth damage. Air fabrics if possible, avoid wrapping with newspapers, and keep metal and plastics out to preserve cedar chest aroma and moth protection.
Mr and Mrs R L Weir of Jal welcomed a baby girl on Monday December 11 at Lea County Hospital. The newborn weighed 7 pounds 12 1/4 ounces at birth.
Notice of hearing in Lea County District Court Lovington to change applicant John Richard Bailey to John Richard Anderson. Hearing set December 22, 1950 at 9:00 PM. attorney G T Hanners listed. Publication dates December 12, 19, 1950.
Public notice targets unknown heirs of H. E. Whitmire Julia A. Boardman and En0 Board deceased persons. case seeks legal action involving their estates with court involvement and potential claims. The notice names the case and requests heirs to appear or respond by specified deadlines.
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