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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1955
Page
8
The Lovington Leader, Lea County weekly newspaper, published three times weekly in Lovington New Mexico. Established in 1909 as official publication with editor Agnes Kastmer Heed and publisher. Subscription rates listed for local and outside Lea County readers.
Brownie Troop 16 held its Christmas party on December 15 at Mrs. Edgar Roberts 401 West Avenue O. Present were Virginia Ann Bridgeforth Rita Chambers Sheila Dyer Crystal Kirby Sharon Micheon Janis Lynn Roberts Cynthia Sparks Josie Turner and Mel wa June Wills. Mothers received ribbon corsages and gifts.
United Press reports Prime Minister Eden plans a major New Year administration shakeup. London sources say foreign office and defense ministry and treasury transfers are likely this week with Harold MacMillan potentially moving to Treasury and Butler becoming Deputy Prime Minister and House Majority Leader.
The court awarded temporary custody of a six year old girl to Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Wilie, Lovington school teachers. The child had been with former mayor and Mrs. Jack Underwood, who sought to adopt her, just before the Wilies filed their petition. Judge George Harris signed the order.
United Press reports Attorney General Brownell asked the Subversive Activities Control Board to label the Independent United Electrical Workers Union a Communist-infiltrated organization. UEW officials deny the charges as IUE strikers at Westinghouse Pittsburgh receive hardship loans amid a long labor dispute.
A Latin American business man sent a letter ordering an engine at a thousand revolutions per minute. Government agents intercepted it and he was summoned before the President who quipped that one revolution a day is manageable but a thousand per minute is too much.
In the early hours the Duchess walked from a London hotel and was accosted by a beggar who asked for spare change. She reacted with derisive remarks claiming she had danced for him all night.
Default matters will be heard when District Court opens on January 17 Judge John R Brand is expected to return after an extended illness from a car crash that hospitalised him with broken ribs and a punctured lung.
Davenport amplifies religious Christmas theme with a citywide committee led by Reverend Edward Lew. The effort includes art displays for children, Nativity posters, and a two day religious art exhibit, aiming to remind families Christmas centers on Christ.
Two candidates emerge in the county race with James Hobbs seeking the county treasurer post and Windhell Green aiming for the sheriff’s office. Both appear to be moving beyond hints toward formal candidacy.
Hobbs Chief Earl Westfall denies current plans to run for sheriff saying he might consider it in two years, while praising the incumbent sheriff and discouraging speculation about a bid.
A Christmas card from John E. Miles declares there will never be another Johnnie Miles. It wishes happiness, good health, laughter, and blessings to the recipient and their loved ones. One card was mailed to The Grape Vine.
Artesia dentist Dr. C A Clark receives a 50 year old Christmas card from Mrs. Ollie Smith of Artesia who found it among a late brother in law’s effects. The card bears holly and bears a message of Christmas wishes.
When cutting boards and unfinished wood countertops become stained, clean them with scouring powder and a sudsy solution containing a small amount of chlorine bleach.
Oklahoma A&M College art instructor Jack Curfman recommends a simple scheme using one or two colors for lights and ornaments. He suggests gilded paper cut outs, silhouettes, painted egg shells, artificial flowers, and ribbon bows. For inward glow place lights on central branches to bear weight.
Seven hundred forty eight SDSC students earned 149,185 dollars and 30 cents in part time jobs during the 1954 55 school year. Most were employed on campus with some working in Brookings, a town of more than 7 700 residents.
Jerome D. Block of The Block Ring Co. printed a visit invitation on air stationery to boost Buffalo as he learned Americans knew little about the city during extensive business trips. He urged potential visitors to come and see Buffalo.
Johnny requests a sentence with torture while a tense scene unfolds as a man bursts from an embrace and claims his torture husband was in Texas. The fragment hints at fear and a possible domestic conflict escalating at the door.
The notice records numerous marriage pairings across Texas cities Lamesa Midland Odessa Hobbs Lubbock Kingsville and Roswell including Carolyn Drury with Grady Lee Sandlu Frances Erickson with Lloyd Trip Lidwina Nusser with Curtis Kuhlman and many others all dated December 19 20 and 21 with ages ranging from mid teens to late forties. A large roster of couples spans multiple towns and states with Vera Mae McDade listed for December 21.
Reports from Baghdad say Premier Nouri El-Said and his cabinet have resigned as part of efforts to bolster support for new internal reforms. King Feisal is said to designate the Premier to assemble a new cabinet.
A company unveiled a self opening plastic disc bobby pin product in St. Paul. The device uses a sliding loop to open and close with a touch of the finger, offering easier handling and quicker securing of hair.
North Pole Village in North Pole New York hosts Santa’s Workshop on Whiteface Mountain. Operation Toylift funds gifts via a wishing well with help from local elves and Julian Reiss. Visitors pay 80 cents after age ten, free for under tens. The village, attracting thousands yearly, remains busy year round as Santa readies for Christmas Eve.
Plattsmouth Nebraska postmaster Les Niel received word from Washington that a new flag pole will be erected at the front of the post office immediately. The request followed lightning striking the old pole four years ago.
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