Local Birth Announcements From Hobbs and Surrounding Area
On December 13 and 14 several families welcomed newborns. Ed Harper and Eunice welcomed a daughter. J C Liddell Lovington welcomed a son Kenneth Bryan. J P Jackson Jal welcomed a son Kenneth Bryan. Huckabee Hobbs welcomed a son Rickie Lymn. Morgan Hobbs welcomed a son Daniel Kern. The item closes with a quip about ignorance and arguments.
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Ed Harper
Eunice
J. C. Liddell
Lovington
J. P. Jackson
Jal
Kenneth Bryan
J. M. Huckabee
West Byers
Hobbs
Rickie Lymn
R. E. Morgan
Shipp Drive
Daniel Kern
Community Christmas events and local notices in Malomar
The town schedules a Wednesday December 21 Christmas Tree event at the church with a program and Santa treats. Local families host visitors from Sundown and Lubbock while a General American Oil Co party in Loco Hills NM is set for December 19 with free music coffee and Santa. Auto license plates go on sale December 15 for those registered here in 1955.
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Santa
E. L. Miller
Nancy
Tommy
Oliver McCutcheon
Sundown
Texas
Bud Miller
Mike Elliott
Lubbock, Texas
Bobby Fisher
Pam
Roger
S. H. Elliott
General American Oil Co
Loco Hills
N. M
Phyllis Cooley
Artesia General Hospital
Bob Patterson
M. E. Dean
California
Mike Elliot
Sarah Pleasant
Chico
Ira Pleasant
Wanda
Lon McKinstry
Jerry West
Institute of Mining and Techness
Ada
Oklahoma
Bill Golden
Oklahoa
Kyla Sue Taylor
Jal
Don Villers
E R. McKinstry
McKinstry
Clarence Dozier
Nell Taylor
Lewis Kirkland
Cecil Spires
Lovington
Price Kirkland
Tulsa
Lad Webber
Buckeye
Luke Taylor
Maljamar
Mucosal Disease Cost Hits North Dakota Cattle
Mucosal disease is costing North Dakota cattle owners between eight thousand and twenty thousand dollars annually. The animal health issue strains herds and raises concerns for farmers and veterinarians across the state.
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North Dakota
Radio Station Stars Host Christmas Party for CP Center Kids
KHOB radio hosts hosted a Christmas party Thursday morning at the Hobbs Cerebral Palsy Center. Mrs. Phi Hawkins served as Mistress of Ceremonies. Blackie Crawford performed cowboy songs as Santa Claus handed out gifts from the tree with refreshments for all children. Guests from various towns attended, including Mrs. John J. Lee and Charles Wayne Lee of Mallamar, Mrs. Kyle Lewis and Randy of Monument, and many Hobbs residents such as Dorothy Biddle and Barbara Nunan.
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KHOB
Hobbs Cerebral Palsy Center
Phi Hawkins
Blackie Crawford
Santa Claus
John J. Lee
Charles Wayne Lee
Mallamar
Kyle Lewis
Randy
Monument
Norman Smith
Jane
Ann
Buckeye
W. E. Mahoon
Gary
Waynette
E. L. Armstrong
Eddie Carl
Connie
Marjie Miller
Lovington
Hobbs
Dorothy Biddle
Thelman Correll
Willard Hudgens
Barbara Nunan
Katie Pearl Shelton
L. K. Perry
Robin
Kenneth Baye Sulock
Frank Capurani
Lyle Schlaefli
Presbyterian Youth To Portray Nativity Scene
Presbyterian youths from junior senior and pioneer classes present the Nativity Scene Sunday at 6 30 pm at the Presbyterian Church The junior class recites Christmas poems nursery and primary departments sing carols The group brings a white gift for a needy family Santa will give candy and fruit and nuts to each child in attendance O D Hightower leads the program
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Presbyterian Church
Santa Claus
O. D. Hightower
Elderly Spinster's Fireless Estate Unearthed in Rhode Island
Providence reports that Winifred Devine, 80, lived alone using candles to save money. After her death investigators found over $100,000 in cash and valuables hidden in vases and boxes. Cousins share the substantial estate.
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Providence
R. I
Winifred Devine
Letters to Santa Claus from Lovington students in 1955
A collection of Christmas requests from children in Lovington New Mexico with notes to Santa. Jimmy asks for a real camera and blocks of school life, Richard Bear seeks a wristwatch, Lavita House requests a doll table and chairs, and Jerry Allman lists multiple gifts including a watch ball bearing skates and Davy Crockett items.
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Santa Claus
Bear Santa Claus
Jesus
Lavita
U. S
Jerry Allman
Is the Universe Evolved by Atomic Force Sermon Topic
Christian Science services Sunday will feature readings on the question Is the Universe Including Man Evolved by Atomic Force. The sermon will emphasize mankind’s God given dominion over sickness with Bible readings from Jeremiah 17 14 and correlative passages from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.
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Christian Science Services
Mary Baker Eddy
Prairie Painters Have Party In Hobbs
The Hobbs Prairie Painters hosted their annual Christmas party on December 14 at 916 North Dal Paso, with Mrs. A. L. Kite as host and Mrs. Glen Spears as co hostess. Members and guests viewed two paintings each, one old and one recent, and enjoyed a decorated table and club scrapbook from four years of activity.
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Hobbs Prairie Painters
A. L. Kite
North Dal Paso
Glen Spears
Spears
Mesdames
Roy Simmons
Dave Neal
Ken Wood
George Graves
Kern Aldridge
Guy James
Ed Laughlin
Earl Pennington
Reed Harmon
Allan West
Norman Booker
Bob Wilson
W. K. Bryom
Dave Barrow
Illa Grace Bonam
Carl Landrum
Mack Easley
R. B. Parrish
Herbert Terry
Jennie Clinton
Finn Watson
James Courtney
Melvin Neal
Rebekahs Set Gifts To Ranch Christmas Drive
Rebekah Lodge met at the IOOF Hall with Noble Grand Martha Shirey presiding. Christmas gifts were collected for New Mexico Boy's Ranch. A party for Rebekah children is planned for December 19 with a show and refreshments. Refreshments for 22 members were served by Alice Montieth, Earnestine Rogers, and Billy Fair.
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Rebekha Lodge
IOOF
Noble
Martha Shirey
New Mexico
Rebekah
Alice Montieth
Earnestine Rogers
Billy Fair
Egg Story: Hen Lays Egg With Egg Inside
Farmer Guy Bruce reports a White Leghorn hen laid an egg containing another egg inside. The outer egg measured 8% by 934 inches and weighed 41% ounces, Bruce said.
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CARMS
Guy Bruce
Here
Bruce
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