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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1950
Page
7
Arthur Dean died in Lubbock Sunday morning December 10. Funeral and graveside services will be held in Lubbock where interment follows. Dean belonged to a pioneer Lea County family.
A Christmas party and program will be held at the regular Cub Scout Pack meeting on December 18 at 6 30 p m in the Elementary School Music Room.
Mrs Hatchet and Mrs Golden will host the Den Mothers Club December 14 at 9 30 a m at the First Methodist Church The gathering will include Yoreel Harris Scout Executive briefing the group on Cub Scout work for the coming months.
Mr and Mrs Connie Pruit entertained at home Saturday night with a turkey dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs Buel Price, Mr and Mrs Carl Winkle, Mr and Mrs Chad Wiley, and Mr and Mrs Jacques Dailey.
Mr and Mrs L J Kelly of Mammallamar travel to Carlsbad where Mrs Kelly underwent minor surgery at the local hospital.
Funeral services were held in Lovington for Henry A. Gresham 72 who died December 9 after a heart attack. The Church of Christ pastor Garrie Atkisson officiated. Surviving include wife Margaret Weeks Gresham three sons Lem Marvin and J B Gresham one daughter Mrs Floyd Greer five grandchildren and several siblings. Interment followed at Lovington Cemetery with Smith Yarbrough Funeral Home in charge.
A method to lift scorch marks from white fabric by placing tis sue paper over the spot, applying a drop of peroxide, then pressing with a heated iron while the tissue stays wet. The heat and peroxide together work to fade the burn.
Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Schenck hosted the Saturday Night Club on December 9 at their home. A buffet supper followed by bridge games saw high honors claimed by Mr. and Mrs. Hobby Gann and second high by Mr. and Mrs. John Campbell. Attendees included multiple couples and the hosts.
New Mexico Western College launches a state-wide fire training program in early January. Dr. H. W. James names Lester Gross to direct the effort, part of the college's safety education and defense preparation to keep pace with other states.
Rev and Mrs F M Elliott celebrated their golden wedding at their north Tatum home from 2 to 5 pm on December 5. About 50 friends visited as golden mums decked the rooms, a three tier cake with gold lettering marked 1900 to 1950, and out of town guests joined the celebration.
Roy S. Davis, Lea County Commissioner from Hobbs, was elected president of the Midwest Royalty Co. after a stockholders meeting in Hobbs. Directors accepted W. W. Ferguson's resignation as manager and director, added David Mills of Seminole to fill the vacancy, and named E. J. Fox of Tatum as vice president.
Miss Burl Kaigler a Lea County nurse residing in Lovington won the $250 prize for a down payment on a new Chevrolet Doran Motor Co said she had looked at a 1950 model then said she would wait for a 1951 model.
Stockholders of the Loving ton National Bank are notified of their annual meeting set for Tuesday January 9 at 3 o'clock at the bank.
Thomas Mabry urged that many homes are saddened at Christmas by avoidable accidents and called for extra caution and consideration. He urged all citizens and law enforcement to focus December efforts on reducing the usual holiday traffic toll through slower speeds and greater responsibility.
Mr and Mrs D D Patteson and Mrs W T Myers entertained the Saturday Night Bridge Group at the Kindergarten on December 9. A covered dish supper preceded high scoring games with the Pattesons taking first and Mr and Mrs Tom Bridg forth second. Attending members included Mr and Mrs W W Carter Mr and Mrs Bernard Love Mr and Mrs Finis Heidel Mr and Mrs Co T Sparkman Mr and Mrs Bill Badgett and the hosts.
Joe Tondre, named next warden of the state penitentiary, states he will make changes and will succeed Howell Gage. He plans another trip to Santa Fe for a second tour of the 65 year old prison to study its conditions.
Durwood Crain Lovington High School band instructor received a call to report for duty in the Navy January 12. Mrs Crain will live with her parents in Texarkana for the present time.
Garnie Atkinson reports 117 at Bible Study December 10 207 and 139 at Evening Worship. Bob Lee spoke at evening service and plans to return to local work. Ladies plan one pillow case project for average pillows. Atkisson to hold mission meeting in Gallup in June.
Mrs. George Lewallen and Doyle left Lovington for the Flying N Ranch near Seminole. Mr. Lewallen will stay in Lovington until ginning season ends, then join his family at the ranch to work with Doyle. The couple had lived in Lovington for two and a half years.
Rev W R Houston reported Sunday School attendance 150 on December 10 at First Methodist Church. Mrs Garland Kennedy and Mrs Ray Johnson served on the Hospitality Committee. Christmas Musical planned for Sunday afternoon December 17 directed by Mrs Florence Anderson.
Mrs. W. T. Myers was in Lubbock on Monday for unspecified activities. The brief item notes her presence without detailing purpose or companions.
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