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Newspaper

Lovington Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1949

Page

8

Rebekahs Host Christmas Party For Local Children

The Rebekahs held a Christmas party at the Lodge Hall on Saturday at 7 pm. Thirteen boys and thirteen girls attended, guided by organizers Wilma Tatum Berdie Hudgens Wynonia Fessler and Pauline Love. Betty Lou Beverly played piano as Santa Claus distributed candy nuts and fruit, then children exchanged gifts.

Wilma Tatum Berdie Hudgens Wynonia Fessler Pauline Love Betty Lou Beverly Santa Claus Santa

Nativity Scene at First Methodist Christmas Cantata

A Nativity display decorates the nave as the First Methodist Church Choir presents its annual Christmas Cantata directed by Mrs Florence Anderson. The 309 attendees heard five choral selections and harp solos by Miss Kitty Lee Buttram after a scripture reading and prayer.

Methodist Church Methodist Church Coir Florence Anderson

Lovington Boys' Choir Debuts With Christmas Program

The Methodist church children's department and the Lovington Boys' Choir, led by Miss Kittie Lee Buttram, presented their first program to a large audience. Twenty five boys ages six to twelve participated, with soloists Marquis Chaddick Bill Gunn and Bobby Smith. Santa distributed gifts to all children.

The Method Met Church Lovington Boys’ Choir Kittie Lee Buttram Marquis Chaddick Bill Gunn Bobby Smith Santa Claus

Final analysis shows general ignorance among all subjects

The remark generalizes that every party lacks knowledge while noting differences in the subjects involved. It emphasizes a shared limitation rather than specific expertise or context.

WSCS Help Needy Families In Lovington

The WSCS met in the Methodist church basement for a Monday 2 p.m. meeting. Mrs. Tom Ansley led a devotional about the Christ child. Members brought groceries for a friend and each contributed 50 cents for a Christmas basket. Hosts were Mrs. D. A. Hudgens and daughter Mrs. Catherine Teas.

WSCS Methodist Church Tom Ansley Lovington D. A. Hudgens Catherine Teas

Nazarene Pastor Receives Gifts During Plains Surprise

Rev. C. F. Sanders and his family were surprised when Nazarene church members left numerous gifts under their Christmas tree at their Plains Texas home last Sunday while the family was away visiting.

Nazarene C. F. Sanders Plains Texas The Nazarene Church

Christmas Guests For Erwin and Hazen Families

Mr and Mrs Dave Erwin and family host holiday guests along with Mrs Hazen and her parents. Also visiting are Mr and Mrs W A Angley of Artesia.

Dave Erwin Hank Hazen Erwins Mrs Hazen W. A. Angley Artesia

Peterson Hosts Falola Girls Christmas Party

Mrs. Martin Peterson hosted the Jajola Girls Auxiliary Christmas party at Mrs C C Petersons home on a Thursday evening. Guests exchanged gifts and refreshments were served from a lace table with an iced cake and candy favors. Attendees included Nelda Greer Barbara Smith Doris Robinson Rosie Lee Vivian Sumrul Jean and Shirley Peterson Margie Darden and Barbara Duncan. Sponsors were Mrs Martin Peterson Mrs Carlton Whittle Mrs C C Peterson and Mike and Kay.

Nelda Greer Barbara Smith Doris Robinson Rosie Lee Vivian Sumrul Jean Shirley Peterson Margie Darden Barbara Duncan Martin Peterson Carlton Whittle C. C. Peterson Mike and Kay

Two Circles Hold Royal Service Christmas Program

Two Baptist W M A circles combined for a Royal Service and Christmas program at Mrs. H. B. Grandon’s home Monday afternoon at 2.00. Mrs. Edna Jackson directed the program titled Christ The Answer to World Peace with a devotional by Mrs. Jackson and participants including Mesdames Edgar Shields Hardcastle. Gifts were given to elderly friends and a social hour followed with cake coffee and a duet sung by Mrs. Ham Bishop and Mrs. Gussie Dearduff.

Baptist H. B. Grandon Edna Jackson Christ

Roundup Club Christmas Dance at Bull Barn

Members and guests of the Roundup Club danced to Turner's orchestra at their annual Christmas dance on December 17 at the Bull Barn. Crepe paper decor, an illuminated Santa, a cattle-brand cake, and coffee framed the celebration. A postdance meeting elected Roy Lee President and Mrs. George Evans Secretary for the coming year. Mr. and Mrs. W A Anderson plan a January dance to start the New Year.

Turner Bull Barn Roy Lee George Evans W.A. Anderson

Windhams Visit Lovington Relatives This Week

Mr and Mrs J S Windham of Carlsbad were in Lovington visiting relatives Tuesday.

Mrs. J. S. Windham Carlsbad Lovington

Christmas Program at First Christian Church

The First Christian Church presented a Christmas program on Sunday night led by a new Boy's Choir directed by Miss Barbara Ann Wright. The program featured carols including Good Christian Men Rejoice Silent Night We Three Kings and We Three Kings with readings by Ronald Wright Benton Niccum James Sumerald and solos by Barbara Wright and others. A Santa Claus visit awarded gifts to children as Mrs. Charles Miller chaired.

First Christian Church Barbara Ann Wright Ronald Wright Barbara Wright Benton Niccum James Sumerald Herald Angles Berton Niccum

Octette Bridge Club Meets At Mrs Chamber’s Home

The Octette Bridge Club gathered December 16 at 2:00 P M at Mrs Kenneth Chambers home. A Christmas motif with red and green linens and a lighted tree set the scene. Mrs Marguerite Richards won the high score prize. Members present included Mesdames Marguerite Richards Collins Chambers Merle Kindel and C C Chambers with guests Mesdames Bert Wright Charles Ray and Ben Alexander.

Kenneth Chambers Octette Bridge Club Mesdames Bert Wright Charles Ray Ben Alexander

Choir Concludes Christmas Program at Local Church

The choir performed selections including Joseph Came Seeks Glory to God In the Highest and Cantique de Noel while Reverend Houston led Be nedition. The service ended with The Lord Bless You and Keep You as a special offering for the Methodist home in Waco was collected. decorations were by Mrs. J. P. Morgan and others.

Joseph Houston Waco Texas J. P. Morgan Bill Badgett L. C. Villers J. H. Gamble

Officers Install for Eastern Star and Lodge No. 46

The installation of new officers for Eastern Star and Lodge No. 46 A F and A M will be held in a public ceremony for the Eastern Stars Masons and their wives December 27 at 7 30 p m.

Eastern Star

Jeffers Family Plans Dallas Holiday Visit

Mr and Mrs Paul Jeffers with daughters Mary and Lydia Pau line will depart for Dallas on Thursday to spend the holiday.

Paul Jeffers Mary Lydia Pauline Dallas

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