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Newspaper

Lovington Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1949

Page

8

Piano and Accordion Recital At Mrs Jack Jackson’s

Informal recital features a list of performers including Judith Gill Rita Lee Woodward Nella Frier Wanda Sanders Patricia Bilbert Hope Burns Jane Pyeatt Lucretia Wilks Shirly Henry Yvonne Woodward Rena Mae Moore Emma Noel Earl Wayne Hester Nelda Wilks Betty Love Weverly Jo Ann Jackson and others performing pieces by Bach Chopin and classics in a light concert setting.

Judith Gill Rita Lee Woodward Yonder Rock Nella Frier Liebstraum Hallelujah Wanda Sanders Patricia Bilbert Hope Burns Country Garden Jane Pyeatt Dona Nobis Yvonne Woodward Rena Mae Moore Minnetoka Emma Noel Hungary Earl Wayne Hester Nelda Sue Wilks Chopin Betty Love Weverly Jo Ann Jackson Betty Joe Williams

Supper guests in Hobbs for Sunday night

Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Hester hosted Sunday night supper with guests Mr. and Mrs. Robert Neergaard and their three children Mary Flo Teddy and Ashley of Hobbs.

E. M. Hester Robert Neergaard Mary Flo Teddy Ashley Hobbs

First Baptist Church Women Meet for Bible Study

The Northside circle of the Womens Missionary Union met with Mrs. J. L. Hampton Monday for Bible study. Mrs. Orin Big ham led the discussion with Mesdames Spiker Estella Lee Brian Shields and the hostess in attendance. Light refreshments were served.

Northside The Womens Missionary Union J. L. Hampton Orin Bigham Mesdames Spiker Estella Lee Brian Shields

Lighters and Cigarette Cases Featured in Display

A local shop showcases varied items including lighters and cigarette cases alongside music boxes and pen and pencil sets. The display emphasizes small personal accessories and gift options for shoppers.

Miss Margaret Church Weds Stanford Black in Lovington

Miss Margaret Lorene Church daughter of Mr and Mrs George S Church of Lovington married Stanford Odell Black of Lovington in a candlelight ceremony December 2 at the First Baptist parsonage. Rev L W Hardcastle officiated with family and close friends in attendance.

Margaret Lorene Church George S. Church Lovington Stanford Odell Black First Baptist Church L. W. Hardcastle R. B. Moore C. E. May L. W Hardcastle

Last WSCS Meeting on Japan Reports Charity Work and Play

The Metho dist WSCS study group of Japan held its final gathering Monday afternoon December 12 in the church basement with 25 members and six guests. They discussed missionary Winnie Gaines in Hiroshima, shared four clothing boxes a Christmas box of candy and gum and nylon hose for Japanese women, and staged a play Japan's Rehabilitation. Plans were made to send fruit to Mrs Hooper in Roswell and quilts to a destitute family, with a Christmas party scheduled for December 19 at Mrs D A Hudgens home.

Wscs For Japan J. R. Bevans WSCS Bonham Texas L. C. Duncan Steve Kennedy R. B. McEntire B. L. Teas Alice Kashimoto Harada P. H. Gamble Houston Winnie E. Gaines Hiroshima J. W. Wadill Tom Ausley H. Harada Floyd McCarthy Hooper Roswell D. A. Hudgens

Bible Class Party at Mrs Gamble’s Home

Mrs Robert’s Bible Class held a weekly party on Tuesday at 7 30 PM at Mrs P H Gambles home. Forty two was played and a business meeting led by Mrs Ben Burns followed. Re freshments included chicken sandwiches fruit cake with whipped cream and coffee.

Robert P. H. Gamble Ben Burns

Scharbauer Fid son visits Roswell on Wednesday

Mr and Mrs Scharbauer Fid son traveled to Roswell on Wednesday to handle business matters.

Mrs. Scharbauer Fidson Roswell

Julia Ann Coley Sevent h Birthday Party Noted

Mrs W S Coley honored daughter Julia Ann on her seventh birthday with a party. Guests included Mary Lou Ritchie Betty McClish John McCall Albert McCall Evelyn Smith Elaine Smith Margie Hallman Sharon Bennett David Coley and Carolyn Gillett.

Julia W. S. Coley Julia Ann Mary Lou Ritchie Betty McClish John and Albert McCall Evelyn and Elaine Smith Margie Hallman Sharon Bennett David Coley Carolyn Gillett

Mrs Carl Small Wins Loving Ton Appreciation Award

Mrs Carl Small received Loving ton's Appreciation Day award amounting to 33.00 dollars on Saturday December 10. The event highlighted community appreciation and local recognition.

Carl Small Lovington

Pink and Blue Shower Honors Mrs. Ben Alexander

Mrs. L. C. Villers hosted a pink and blue shower at 7 30 Monday evening honoring Mrs. Ben Alexander. Hostesses included Mrs. Villers Mrs. Gordon McMeen and Mrs. Merle Kindel. Gifts were displayed on a card table and prizes went to Mrs. P. H. Gamble and Mrs. Graydon Dean Jr. Hot chocolate and cookies were served to guests such as Mesdames Jack Layton Ted Phillips S. R. Houston and others. several sent gifts in absentia.

L. C. Villers Ben Alexander Villers Gordon McMeen Merle Kindel P. H. Gamble Graydon Dean, Jr Alexander Jack Layton Ted Phillips C& & Alexander Gradon Dean P. H. Gambie Henry Harada Tom Ausley Floyd McCarthy Collin Chambers W. W. Carter John Sherman Ben Fort Dan Berry Ada Mae Hair Hazel Berry

Choir Practice At First Baptist Church Weekly

The Young People of the First Baptist church meet weekly at the home of Mr and Mrs E H Byers for choir practice and special carol rehearsals for Christmas services at the church.

The First Baptist Church E. H. Byers

Visit Hobbs Guests Howard Hamili ton Couple

Mr and Mrs Howard Hamili ton made a business trip to Hobbs Saturday. A brief social note records their visit and activities during the mission.

Hobbs Howard Hamiliton

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