Experienced seamstress wanted for alterations and mending
Help wanted ad seeking an experienced seamstress for alterations, restyling old clothes, and mens alterations. Pat Kemp offers sewing services at 404 West Avenue H Lovington phone 6-2981. Also promoting Gib eon greeting cards and gift items at Dunn's Trading Post and Gifts 1004 S Main with gift wrap available. Includes real estate and miscellaneous notices for Wells, Lea County New Mexico and Tulsa Oklahoma property listings with December promotions and S&H Green Stamps at Whiteway Laundry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Kemp
West Avenue H
Lovington
Dunn’s Trading Post
S. Main
Betas Sigma Alpha Dance Planned For Friday Night
Beta Sigma Chapter of Epston Sigma Alpha met December 13 1955 at 7 36 p m at Miss Nieta Smiths home 917 West Madison Ave to finalize plans for a sorority dance set for Friday December 16 at 9 p m at the Sea Room. Committees reported on food decorations invitations and band and a Bake Sale from last Saturday was reviewed. A date nut loaf and coffee were served with holiday wrapped packages including small candles and treats for members present.
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Beta Sigma Chapter
Epston Sigma Alpha
Niete Smith
West
Madison Ave
Rosalie Wilhoit
Sea Room
Nieta Smith
Inez Dykstra
Leamer Clisbee
Pat Kizer
Mesdames
Helen Parson
Pat Oatman
Jeanne Wickles
Janith Floyd
Jackie Carson
Beverly Mahoney
Louemma Brookey
Camille Buck
Doris Jenkins
Betty Weiser
Mary Bell
Elaine Cook
Jerry Chambers
Bet Martin
Honey Production in North Dakota 1955 Output Estimated
North Dakota honey production for 1955 was estimated at 1,729,000 pounds highlighting steady apicultural output. This figure reflects statewide beekeeping activity and contributes to agricultural production data for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Clock Missing In District Clerk Office Sparks Grin In Lovington
A Grapevine humor column notes the clock on the wall in the District Clerk’s office has been missing for some time triggering jokes about clock watching by lawyers. The piece also recounts a 1952 letter from City Attorney Ward about Christmas gifts to Lovington municipal employees and related opinions.
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Grapevine
District Court
Lea County
Lester Hughes
Hobbs
Osborne Fisher
Robi. W. Ward
Bill Harrison
Andy Swarthout
Harrison
Santa Claus
Fisher
Santa
Moving Back to Lovington by the Kins Family
Mr and Mrs George Kins are returning to Lovington this Sunday after several months residing in Georgia. The move brings the couple back to their hometown and signals a fresh start in their community.
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George Kinsfather
Lovington
Georgia
WSCS Christmas Party Held At Harada's
The Women's Society of Christian Service held its Christmas party at Mrs. Henry Harada's Denver City road home. Co-hostesses were Mmes. Barber Brown Ansley Reeves. Guests received gilded yucca pads candy cane and ribbon favors. Prizes were awarded in quiz games and carols were sung after refreshments.
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Women’s Society of Christian Service
Henry Harada
Denver City Road
Mmes
Joe Barber
Creighton Brown
Tom Ansley
Sidney Reeves
Sidney
Emma J. Carter
J. W. Waddill
G. M. King
Shearer
Hubert Maddux
Ray Johnson
L. F. Carr
Cub Scouts Award Night at Youth Center
Carl Henderson of the Kix Carson Council presented awards to Pack 9 Cub Scouts. John Collie gave the welcoming address as David Crockett led the pledge and all sang America. Skits, songs, and a Star of Bethlehem moment framed the Christmas program.
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Carl Henderson
Kix Carson Council
Santa Fe
Cub Scouts
Pack 9
John Collie
David Crockett
McA
Mama
Santa Claus
Jesus
A. M. Reagan
John
Gene Pruitt
Steve Dozier
Ronald Parsons
Barry Crutchfield
Drew Bishop
Carl Crutchfield
Leaco Telephone Building Delays Over Windows and Doors
Work on the Leaco Telephone Co-operative building in Ta tum is stalled as brickwork proceeds without windows and doors. Lovington National Bank employees held their annual Christmas dinner and gift exchange. Tatum branch staff attended with spouses and sweethearts. Dan Berry, chairman, commented on the need to “get” the project moving.
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Leaco Telephone Co-operative
Tatum
Levington National Bank
Tatum Branch
Dan Berry
Hobbs Families Welcome New Babies in December
Lea County Hospital reports births on December 12 and 13. Donald L. Benge and wife welcomed Tina Roxan in Hobbs weighing 6 lbs 1% oz. Milton G. Bonds and wife from Seminole Texas welcomed Vivian Elaine at 7 lbs 10 oz. Donald L. Garrett Sr. and wife welcomed Donald Lewis Jr. at 7 lbs 1% oz. Raymond Talkmitt and wife welcomed a daughter at 8 lbs 1 oz. Jack W. Dendy and wife welcomed a son at 8 lbs 11% oz. A gathering with whipped cream salted nuts and coffee followed with 30 members and guest Zeida Orendorff of Lovington.
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Lea County Hospital
Donald L. Benge
Llano Drive
Hobbs
Tina Roxan
Milton G. Bonds
Seminole
Texas
Vivian Elaine
Donald L. Garrett, Sr
Starling Drive
Donald Lewis, Jr
Raymond Talkmitt
South Morris
Jack W. Dendy
East Broadway
Zeida Orendorff
Lovington
Maljamar residents attend Hobbs parade and Christmas events
Local residents joined a Hobbs parade Saturday and enjoyed balloons and Santa. In Maljamar, Mr. and Mrs. Cubert Potts hosted relatives for Christmas, while the Repressuring Plant ladies planned a Dec 19 party. A piano recital on Dec 9 featured multiple students and pieces.
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Cubert Potts
Tommy
Snyder
Oklahoma
Luther Kelley
Odessa
Maljamar
Bill Golden
Nonnie Rogers
Recreation Club
Pat Young
Alice Miller
Wanda Pleasant
Diane Ramsey
Jack Case, Jr
the Gladiators
Roy Wilson
Deat
Jamie Carter
St. Nicholas
Carol Ann Cape
Leonard McCutcheon
Greentree
Tull Stansell
Virginia Tilly
O. L. McCutcheon
Oklahoma City
Rainbows Initiate Five New Members
Five girls were initiated in the Order of the Rainbow for Girls on Monday evening. They are Eva Laverne Fueh, Jean Stoneham, Betty Lois McClish of McDonald and Charlene Lois Wharton of Tatum. They brought food for Christmas baskets and planned a bake sale for December 22 at Mrs Hill's Cornery Grocery and Market. Final plans were made for a dance at the Youth Center on December 23. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Raser. Refreshments featured a red and white cloth and a sheet cake inscribed Seasons Greeting flanked by red candles. Christmas napkins were used and 65 were present.
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Order of the Rainbow
Eva Laverne Fueh
Jean Stoneham
Betty Lois McClish
McDonald
Charlene Lois Wharton
Tatum
Mrs. Hill
Cornery
Ralph Raser
Trial Granted in Potash Mine Bus Crash Damage Suit
A new trial is granted to R L and Mildred Rumfelt in a damage suit against Potash Mines Transportation Co. Judge John R Brand orders reconsideration after defense counsels George Reese and Don McCormick contest the Eddy County jury verdict. Mrs Rumfelt sustained injuries Nov 18 1953 as a passenger on a mine bus returning to town from Potash Co of America mine. The case may be moved to Lovington on change of venue.
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R. L
Mildred Rumfelt
Wpotash Mines Transportation Co
John R. Brand
George Reese
Don McCormick
Carlsbad
Eddy County
Rumfelt
Potash Co. of America
Lovington
Visit Guests Among Local Friends and Families
Mr and Mrs Arbury Northam host his brother Merle Porter for a visit with their many friends. Mr and Mrs Jimmy McCutcheon spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Raymond Miller of Artesia. Mrs Mason and Dru Taylor enjoyed the roping at Monument Sunday. Mr and Mrs Iva Wilson hosted Miles Clark of Seminole Texas as a visitor to New Mexico Sunday. Mr and Mrs R B Durham were dinner guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Iva Wilson.
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Arbury Northam
Merle Porter
Jimmy McCutcheon
Raymond Miller
Artesia
Mason
Dru Taylor
Monument
Iva Wilson
Miles Clark
Seminole
Texas
New Mexico
R. B. Durham
Insurance premiums top four billion annually for motorists
The report states motor vehicle owners pay insurance premiums exceeding 4.165 billion dollars each year, reflecting widespread coverage and sustained industry demand.
New Diet Aid DIATRON Promises Fast Weight Loss
A bold ad touts DIATRON as a simple, safe way to curb hunger without diet or exercise. It promises weight loss from the first package or your money back, with a $3 price and returns via CITY DRUG STORE Lovington.
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City Drug Store
Lovington
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Washington
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Kings
Whitman Chocolates
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Dunns Trading Post
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Sunbeam
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Merle Norman
Charm Beauty Salon
Dunn's Trading Post
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Marshall's Furniture
Marshall
Elizabeth Arden
Dana
Clark
Sinclair
Mido
Hamilton Watch
Dunn
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Lea County Motor
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