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Newspaper

Lovington Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1949

Page

7

Maljamar Couple Planned Holiday Visit to Graham

Dr and Mrs Wayne K Smith will spend the holidays in Oklahoma visiting his mother Mrs H H Smith in Hollis and her parents Mr and Mrs Leonard Bieberdorf in Gate. Mr and Mrs Carl Winkle of Maltamar intend to travel to Graham Texas to visit Mrs Winkles mother during the holidays.

Wayne K. Smith OkLahoma H. H. Smith Hollis Leonard Bieberdorf Gatebo Graham Mrs. Carl Winkle Maltamar Graham, Texas Mrs. Winkle

155 in Sunday School Count at Methodist Church

The Methodist church reported 155 in Sunday school on December 18, as stated by Rev. W. R. Houston. L. C. Villers is Sunday school superintendent. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Douglas and sons Dan and Tommie plan to visit Mrs. Douglas's mother and brother in Van Alstyne Texas, then go to Durant Oklahoma to visit Mrs. Douglas's sister Mrs. B L Bennett, returning to Lovington December 30.

Methodist Church W. R. Houston L. C. Villers Harry Douglas Dan Tommie F. L. Douglas John Douglas Vanaltyne Texas Durant, Okla Douglas B. L. Bennett Lovington

Christmas Week Programs At First Baptist Church

The First Baptist Church hosts special programs all week to celebrate Christmas. Sunday school drew 203 attendees and Training Union had 110 participants last Sunday.

The First Baptist Church Training Union

Bob Houston to Visit Parents for Christmas Break

Bob Houston a Monte Vista school teacher in Albuquerque will spend Christmas with his parents Rev and Mrs W R Houston. Their son Pat Houston younger will also be home during the holidays. Pat is an electrical engineering student at the University of Texas.

Bob Houston Monte Vista Albuquerque

First Christian Church Reports Good Sunday School Attendance

The First Christian Church reported good attendance in Sunday school classes on December 18 and held its annual Christmas program that Sunday night.

First Christian Church

1066 AT CHURCH OF CHRIST SUNDAY NUMBERS

The Church of Christ reported 106 in Sunday school and 191 in Sunday worship. Garnie Atkisson, minister, says they are progressing well on the building fund.

Church of Christ Garnie Atkisson

Christmas Cantata Featured at Local Church

Rev. S F Sanders reported 98 attending eight Sunday school classes last Sunday. Brother Frank Teas led the Sunday evening worship service. A special Christmas cantata will be held at the church on Christmas night.

S. F. Sanders Frank Teas

51 Present At Assembly of God Sunday School

The Assembly of God reported 51 in attendance at Sunday school. A special Christmas program is planned for Wednesday night at the church.

Assembly of God

Christmas Notes to Santa From Lovington Officials

A humorous year end column collects letters from local figures requesting gifts from Santa. Officials and candidates including Hank Hazen Dave Erwin Ross Creamer Chad Wiley and others ask for pitchers juries chambers commerce members wisdom reform and political favors in a lighthearted jab at holiday wish lists.

Lion’s Club Hank Hazen Dave Erwin Ross Creamer Chad Wiley

Harris Dear Santie: A Personal Plea for Help

A fragmented note shows Harris asking Santie to bring items and assist in handling Booker and a friend named Mack Easley. The writer mentions Mervim C. Neal and implies plans to act independently while seeking assistance if resistance arises.

Santa Claus Santa Boy G. T. Watts Don Mack Easley D. A Booker Mervim C. Neal

Myers Family Plans Christmas Visit to Portales

Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Myers and their son Buddy will spend Christmas Day in Portales with Mrs. Myers mother.

Dailey Family Plans Christmas in Roswell

Mr. and Mrs. Jacques Dailey and Nona will spend the holidays with his family in Roswell, leaving Christmas Eve.

Jacques Dailey Nona Roswell

Tatum Visitor Spends Monday in Town

Oran Wilks Sr. and Tatum residents visited town Monday to see friends and relatives and to attend business matters.

Oran Wilks Sr Tatum Wen

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