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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1951
Page
4
Vice Admiral Turner Joy faced routine queries from United Press in Munsan Korea about armistice talks. He cautioned on prisoner treatment, stated a fair agreement requires time, and criticized Communist stalling and veto attempts on troop rotation and inspections.
Jal Panthers win Monahans invitational tourney with a 32 29 victory over host Monahans to claim the trophy. Ed Brininstoll scores 13 as Jal builds a late zone defense to hold off Monahans. Earlier wins include Crane 41 22 and Andrews 38 31.
A 1846 London card began Christmas card tradition when Henry Cole commissioned John Calcott Horsley to paint the illustration for a thousand lithographs. The card bore a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year message and reflected Victorian generosity toward the poor.
Mrs. J. Don Hudgens hosted the Esther Circle of the First Methodist Church Women’s Society in Hobbs for a December gathering. D. E. Hoover gave the devotional on Joy, reading Psalm 126, followed by a group prayer and a story by J. C. Ewing titled The Littlest Angel. Gifts were exchanged under a decorated Christmas tree and refreshments served.
An Albuquerque letter carrier Albert E Williams was placed on two years probation by U S District Judge Carl A Hatch after pleading guilty to stealing 1875 from a letter on his route The theft was detected when inspectors planted a test letter and Williams was arrested last month
The T E L Club of the First Baptist Church of Hobbs gathered at 409 E Sanger Friday afternoon for its annual Christmas party. Members present included Sadie Manning Lula Leech T C Hennington Hannah Jackson Irene Trout J H Criner Callie Evans Gertrude Jackson Bill Robertson Nellie Owens E M Lightfoot E L Pugh Pearl Wynn and the hostess Mrs Williams.
In Waterloo Iowa seven clergymen and a judge concede they cannot define Christianity while ruling on a will of Dr W B Small, who attempted to leave a $70000 trust to Christians. The nephews and nieces argued the term is undefinable, and the judge said trustees would enter a metaphysical realm beyond the court.
The Hobbs Civic Club met Friday afternoon in the First Methodist Church undercroft with Mrs J B Davis presiding. A short business meeting discussed building a new club house in the not distant future while a Hobbs High School musical program under James Kincead featured the chorus. Afterward the Pioneer Study Club served tea for about 30 guests with Mrs Cc E Jameson pouring.
Mrs C W Jobe of Buena Vista Addition hosted the Pioneer Study Club Thursday afternoon with co host Mrs M H Soyster. The tea featured a red linen cloth and silver candle holders as guests exchanged gifts after the gathering.
Cream puffs are shown as versatile for holidays and main dishes. Home economist Reba Staggs explains a simple recipe using lard and flour, eggs, and salt, with steps for puffing and baking and options for savory and dessert fillings and dips.
A Dallas jury ruled that costumes do not determine music style. H. E. Brown hired Russ Everett and his string combo for the Hawaii Room night club to perform hula type tunes, but the band wore cowboy outfits and played hoedown music. The six men found Brown must pay the musicians for their performance after the group testified with I Overlooked an Orchid.
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