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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1952
Page
5
Billy Hood son of Mrs. Ray mond Quarles of Lovington visited his mother here last week before being transferred. Hood is an Air Force mechanic and is stationed in Orange, Texas.
The Women's Missionary Union of the First Baptist Church met Thursday to sort and assort clothing donated to those in need. The group organized the drive to provide garments for local families and individuals facing hardship.
Mary Lou Cooper, daughter of Mr and Mrs J Hampton Cooper of Silver City, will marry L C Cozzens of Lovington. Cooper teaches first grade in Lovington Schools and is a Western High School and New Mexico Western College graduate. Cozzens is Lovington Wildcats basketball coach, with a UNM BS and MA, served three years in the Marines, taught in Lovington, then returned to Army duty before resuming coaching in 1952.
Subscribed members and attendees listed include Mrs. J. H. Goodrich Mrs. Jimmy Woodward Mrs. Cecil Lee Mrs. J. D. Tatum and Mrs. Tommy Boss as part of the Christmas event at the Leader families meeting.
Forty one members of Hillcrest Baptist Church attended the Associational Workers Conference in Oil Center Tuesday night. Ted Boya of Lovington led the program and issued a training union attendance challenge. Bethel Church won the banner for highest membership percentage. Hillcrest earned honors for most attendees. Reverend J C Quarles delivered the message That All May Learn.
About 50 Lea County members attend the LAPM Ladies Auxiliary meeting with a covered dish luncheon. New officers are Emma Crowley president Nettie Stark vice president Viola Fisher secretary. Katie Alston led LAPM in 1952 and Leon Liles served as Captain.
Cpl. Charles D. Robinson of Lovington New Mexico is stationed with the Combat Training Command at Fort Benning Georgia. His unit helps demonstrate battle tested techniques to students at the Infantry School.
Mr and Mrs D M Barton of Buckeye announce the marriage of their daughter Betty Sue to Jimmy Lister son of Mr and Mrs Jake Lister of Lovington. The couple will wed December 21 at the Lister home with Rev W M Beauchamp officiating. Betty Sue a 1952 Lovington High School graduate and bank employee was a cheerleader and 1952 football queen. Jimmy Lister also a 1952 Lovington graduate attends the University of Oklahoma and was a three year Wildcat football player and 1952 Student Council president.
The State of New Mexico to unknown heirs and claimants. Civil action in Lea County District Court 10,476 where Lydia Black sues to quiet title to Lots 37 and 38, Block 3, White Courts Addition, Hobbs. Default judgment possible if no appearance by January 26, 1953. Heidel & Swarthout, Lovington, NM represent plaintiff. Signed December 13.
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