Nazarene Church Fellowship Dinner
Lovington Nazarene Church members met for their annual Fellowship Dinner at the Educational Annex. Families brought covered dishes, a youth group sang, Wanda Bates performed, Gloria Bates accompanied, Glenn Culbertson shared a Christmas story, and Geraldean and Shirley Riker played a piano duet. The program closed with gifts for the pastor and family and thanks offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington Church of the Nazarene
Wanda Bates
Gloria Bates
Glenn Culbertson
Story
Geraldean
Shirley Riker
Culbertson's
Mattie Burns
Knights Armor Plate Replaces Davy Crockett in Toys
A United Press report notes boys dominate toy purchases, with 27 percent for ages two to six. Armor plate plastic toys gain popularity while Davy Crockett fare declines, and high tech kits, robot toys, and battery run gadgets rise in 1956 as Buck Rogers and Buckskin themes reappear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights Armor Plate
Davy Crockett
Toys
United Press
Toy Industry
Information Bureau
Knights of Old Ware
United States
Christmas Parties Bring Mallamor Residents Together
The Kewanee Oil Company and Buffalo Oil Company hosted annual Christmas gatherings at the Mallamor community Hall on December 16 and 17. Attendees included numerous Mallamor families plus guests from Snyder Odessa Artesia and Westbrook Texas, with Santa handing out gifts and candy. A sick list notes Mrs. Norman Monroe and Patricia Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kewanee Oil Company
Ralph McGill
James McMurray
Phil
George James
Johnny Harrison
Elmo Young
Bud Miller
Walter White
Oscar Doughty
Lacy Dunlap
Kirk Phillips
Bob Ross
Joe Hudson
Lena
Dayton White
B. Cook
Bill Morgan
Mallamor
Ted Garret
Snyder
Texas
Carl Goodwin
B. Strickland
Odessa
Santa
O. L. McCutcheon
McCutcheon
Minnie Sanders
Westbrook
Claude Vinson
Kenneth Shields
Arbury Northam
Clarence Dozier
Iva Wilson
Zealy Edwards
Carmey Dickerson
Evirt West
Edward Haile
Walt Hammond
Homemakers Club
Lee Guillory
Bill Chambers
Luke Taylor
Harvey Taylor
Dale Kennedy
Aubury Northam
Buffalo Oil Company
Tex Blanton
Ira Pleasant
Wanda
Granny” Pleasant
Dixie
Stevie
Jimmy McCutcheon
Jimmy
Julia Howard
Lackey Trigg
B. Little
Artesia
Norman Monroe
Patricia Lee
Calvin
Larry Duncan
Letters to Santa Claus From New Mexico Children
A 1955 collection of Santa letters from Mallamar New Mexico addressed to Santa. Pat West asks for a football a bicycle with a bell and hopes Santa visits. Elaine Annie and Roger Harrison request dolls a truck a tractor and a toy ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Pat West
Santa
You
Elaine
Annie
Roger Harrison
New Officers Elected for Theta Rho Club
Theta Rho Club members elected Charlene Camp as president at the December 19 meeting in IOOF Hall. Barbara Romine became vice president, Geraldine Pinchbeck secretary, and Virginia Scoggins treasurer with installation set for January 1 at 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theta Rho Club
IOOF
North Love Street
Charlene Camp
Barbara Romine
Geraldine Pinchbeck
Virginia Scoggins
Puckett Couple Honored on Golden Anniversary
Dr. O. E. Puckett and Mrs. Puckett celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception attended by over 350 friends in Carlsbad. The pair, who wed in Evening Shade Arkansas in 1905, were greeted at the door by daughters Mrs. W. F. Prusett and Mrs. F. R. Zumwalt, as Mrs. Puckett wore gray lace over pale rose with a lavender orchid corsage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Puckett
Carlsbad
Puckett
Clevel Wilson
Evening Shade
Ark
Artesia BPW Club Christmas Party Highlights
Mrs. Mary Payne spoke as state chair of Public Affairs for New Mexico BPW at Artesia BPW Club's Christmas dinner at Artesia Country Club. Entertainment by Anita Watts Dance Academy featured a ballet group and Sara Stromberg's jazz exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Payne
Business and Professional Womens’ Clubs of
New Mexico
Artesia
Sara Stromberg
Aline Rogers
Beatrice Blocker
Helen Kennedy
John Henry
Mary
Ben Graham
Georgia Turner
Lucille Harber
Gladys Sewell
Pauline Haynes
Cleta Smith
Dorothea Kouzmar
Emma Berry
Millee Hamell
Leon Barker
Zora Smith
Helen Kenneth
Olive Rogers
Beatrice Sumner
Guests for Holidays at Anderson Home
House guests over the holidays include the Malcolm Anderson family of Greeley Colorado and Mrs Ruth Barber with Mr and Mrs John Richard Anderson and daughters of Gail Texas visiting the W A Anderson household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A
Bill) Anderson
Malcom Anderson
Greeley
Colo
Ruth Barber
John Richard Anderson
Gail
Texas
Kornegays Observe 25th Anniversary in Carlsbad
An informal open house marked the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Kornegay in Carlsbad. Mrs. Kornegay wore light blue faille with rhinestones. white mums and flowers filled the home. a white lace table with a blue centerpiece held a wedding cake. The couple wed December 20, 1930, in Tatum. Mrs. Kornegay is Viola C. Harris. Out of town guests included Harris family members from Tatum, Ed Beach and family from Gladiola, and George R. Moore of El Paso. The groom is a former teacher now farming near Lovington. They have three children: Yvonne, Cheryl, and Clinton D., a New Mexico A&M student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlsbad
Raymond Kornegay
Douglass
Jerry
Gladiola
Tex
George R. Moore
el Paso
Kornegay
Nhew
Lovington
Yvonne
Cheryl
Clinton D
New Mexico A & M
Special Christmas Service Times at Nazarene Church
Pastor Bernard Culbertson announces Christmay day service changes for Nazarene Church. Morning service combines from 10 to 11 o'clock and evening service from 5 30 to 7 o'clock. Christmas messages and music will be presented in both sessions.
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Bernard Culbertson
Christmas Toy Mail Surges as Holiday Buying Grows
The toy industry gears up for a peak seven week period starting November 10 and ending Christmas Day. Buyers, led by mothers for children ages two to six, push spending to an average of 15 million dollars daily with toys averaging 3.18 dollars this year. Trends include electronics, remote control toys, durable plastics, life like housekeeping sets for girls, and talking toys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
New York City
Macy-Gimbel
Davy Crockett
Daniel Boone
Daniel
Davy
Outer Space
Pussy Cat
Lovington Antenna System Surpasses 500 Subscribers
The Lovington Community TV system marks its first full year in 1955 with over 500 subscribers under Abel Cable management. Expansion plans include two additional channels bringing Midland or Odessa stations and a permanent closed circuit with KLEA for local events and elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington
Dave Erwin
Abel Cable
Erwin
Midland
Odessa
Texas
KLEA
Beta Sigma Phi group entertains husbands at Christmas party
Beta Lambda Chapter hosted a Christmas party at Mrs. Carl Carlton's home 1102 W Madison. Members and their husbands enjoyed a novelty game, sandwiches coffee and cake. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Wheeler McNutt Swank Rosar Underwood Hamzy Owen Moon Daniels Hazen and the hosts Mr and Mrs Carlton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Lambda Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi
Carl Carlton
W. Madison
Bill Wheeler
Ernest McNutt
Gene Swank
Ralph Rosar
Jack Underwood
Chester Hamzy
Cotton Owen
Christine Moon
Louise Daniels
Bobbie Hazen
Mrs
Carlton
Fire Reported at Jackson Trailer Lot
A blaze erupted at noon on a trailer lot in Jackson, igniting one trailer and prompting response from local firefighters. No injuries reported, and investigators will inspect the scene for the cause.
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Jackson
Christmas Day Church Attendance Urged by Local Pastor
The local pastor urged the community to make Christmas Day a sacred occasion by attending church services. The appeal emphasized worship and reflection during the holiday season.
Culbersons To Visit Pasadena For Rose Bowl Trip
Rev and Mrs Bernard Culberson and their children will travel to Pasadena California departing December 26 to attend the Rose Bowl game between UCLA and Michigan State on January 2 1956 and to visit Disneyland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Culberson
Pasadena
Cal
UCLA
Michigan State
Disneyland
Ronnie Preston Charged with DWI by City Police
Ronnie Preston was arrested by city police on charges of driving while intoxicated. The incident details remain under police records with no further information released at this time.
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Ronnie Preston
Edith Breeding Granted Divorce From Troyce Breeding
A divorce has been granted to Edith Breeding from Troyce Breeding, finalizing their marriage separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith
Troyce Breeding
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nazarene Church
Mrs. Ravenelle Tatum
Trotz Construction CO
Associated Contractor of
HUB Liquor
Hobbs
C. L. Collum
Mallamara News
Mallamar
N. M
Theta Rho
Glenda Sue Tatum
Carolyn Mclineland
Barbara Baker
Carol Miller
Pucketts
Payne
Graham
R. C. Kornegays
Nazarene
Lovington Antenna Company
Happy Chesshates
Bears
Maljamar Cafe
Lena Wilson
Culbersons
Plains Hwy
Keeth’s Gas CO
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