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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1955
Page
2
Hobbs Desk and Derrick Club installed officers at a Monday dinner meeting December 12 at New Village Cafe. Incoming president Mrs. Jackie Nelson lit the derrick light for the theme Lights on Location, with past president Mrs. Jo Sandusky receiving a silver desk and derrick charm.
Alpha Kappa Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi hosts a Christmas dinner for members husbands with floral arrangement talk by Charlies Oatman and gift exchange. Dozens attend as tables feature red carnations and holly. Also reports an accident involving Bastian Bouman who was burned by acetylene gas and struck by a car while fleeing a possible tank explosion.
The Bungalow Circle of WSCS met at 515 W. Adams to plan a toy shower for the First Methodist Church nursery. Leota Hulse Black read Christmas Chimes, with Mrs. Carroll Martin and Mrs. Smith providing piano and carol performances. Members present included Mrs. Howell, Mrs. Tipton, Bill Dawes, James Gilstrap, Buck Collum, Marlin Bender, John Shearman, Gail Cooper, Eddie Hooper, Carlton Clark, Gene Clardy, Mrs. Hamilton, Anne Brock, and Mrs. Ridenour who served pumpkin pie and coffee.
An Agriculture Department review finds abundant alfalfa seed supplies for next spring and prices about one third lower than last year. The report notes possible shortages in some grass and pasture seeds if farmers expand grassland acreage, with seed demand near the 1949-1953 average in a study.
William Bowes a 73 year old retired Metropolitan District Commission engineer died leaving $16 000 in uncashed wage and pension checks he refused to cash due to objection to federal withholding tax. He lived on his WWI pension during retirement. The note mentions winter crop shortages and seed surpluses including alfalfa fescue timothy and other varieties.
The dealer announces a year end sale on all A-1 used cars with a bold claim that every vehicle must be sold by December 31. A playful call urges customers to visit and take advantage of the opportunity.
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