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Newspaper

Lovington Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1952

Page

2

Lovington Residents Head Home for Holidays Travel Plans

Lovington residents announce Christmas travel to spend holidays with family across states. Larry and Mrs Crouse visit Tulsa and Dallas area relatives. Edith Atherton and Jan Harns go to Florida. C E Jackson plans Albuquerque and Hutchinson trips. Others head to Ft. Wayne, Tulsa, Claude, Bentonville, California and Alexandria for the season.

Edith Atherton Jan Harns Lovington Florida Miss Harn

Wagamon Couple to Spend Christmas in Bryan Texas

Mr and Mrs C H Wagamon plan to spend Christmas with Mrs Wagamon s parents Mr and Mrs E W Holick in Bryan Texas.

C. H. Wagamon

Boteler to Spend Christmas with Florada Family

Virgil Boteler will celebrate Christmas with his parents Mr and Mrs W H Boteler in Florada Texas.

Virgil Boteler Mrs W. H. Boteler Florada, Texas

Portales Couple Holiday Visit in Lovington

Mr and Mrs Billy Douglas of Portales will spend the holidays in Lovington with Mr and Mrs Will Gray.

Billy Douglas of Portales Lovington Will Gray

Couple Carr Leave Lovington for San Diego Holidays

Mr and Mrs Sydney Carr departed Lovington on Wednesday bound for San Diego California to spend the holidays.

Sydney Carr Lovington San Diego California

Boteler and Perkins Families to Spend Holidays with Orel Boteler

Mr and Mrs J H Boteler and Mr and Mrs B J Perkins of Artesia will spend the holidays with Rev and Mrs Orel Boteler.

J. H. Boteler B. J. Perkins Artesia Orel Boteler

Carols in Lovington Singers Bring Holiday Cheer

Members of the First Christian Church sang carols in Lovington on Friday night and were entertained afterward at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jess Sumruld.

First Christian Church Lovington Jess Sumruld

Miss Janet Mardis Plans Holidays in Silver City

Miss Janet Mardis will spend the holidays with her family in Silver City New Mexico.

Janet Mardis Silver City New Mexico

Garnie Atkisson and wife to spend Christmas in Portales

Rev and Mrs Garnie Atkisson, pastors of the Church of Christ, will spend the Christmas season in Portales New Mexico. They will travel to the town to observe the holiday and visit local congregations during the period.

Garnie Atkisson Church of Christ Portales New Mexico

Harmon couple visits daughter in Waxahachie Texas

Mr and Mrs Albert Harmon left Lovington Thursday for Waxahachie Texas to visit their daughter June who will accompany them back for the holidays June a Lovington High School graduate now attends Southwestern Bible College in Waxahachie Texas

Albert Harmon Lovington Waxahachie Texas June Lovington High School Southwestern Bible College

Miss Frances Harp Plans Holidays in Canyon Texas

Miss Frances Harp will spend the holidays with her parents in Canyon Texas. The travel plans reflect a family gathering during the festive season in the late 1930s era.

Frances Harp Canyon, Texas

Holiday Travel and Family Gatherings Across States

Miss Edith Search plans a De Soto Kansas holiday with her parents. Mrs Virgil Boteler and Miss Josie Shakelford will drive to Kansas City then homeward. Boteler visits Iowa Falls Iowa and Shakelford Warrensburg Missouri. Mr Roy Lee Jones and family spend holidays in Friona and Stearman Texas. Mr and Mrs M F Carradine head to Denver Colorado for Christmas. Their visit includes Mrs Carradine's sister and Montana-born parents. Barney Bailey travels to Forrest Hill Louisiana to meet Bailey family.

C. E. Jackson Jack Hubbard Albuquerque Edith Search W. O. Search de Soto Kansas Virgil Boteler Josie Shakelford Kansas City Boteler Will Carsten Iowa Falls Iowa Miss Shakelford Warrensburg Missouri Roy Lee Jones Friona and Stearman Texas M. F. Carradine Denver Colorado Mrs Barney Bailey Forrest Hill Louisianna Bailey

Bevers to Spend Christmas in Snyder Texas

Mr and Mrs H R Bevers plan to spend Christmas in Snyder Texas with their parents.

Ruth Wallace Plans Christmas Day With Parents

Ruth Wallace intends to spend Christmas Day with her parents, sharing time and holiday meals in a family observance.

Ruth Wallace

Midland couple to spend Christmas with Arnold family

Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Hunsaker of Midland Texas will spend Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Arnold and family of Lovington. Kathy Arnold plans to return home with her grandparents to celebrate the holidays.

E. F. Hunsaker Midland Texas L. C. Arnold Lovington Kathy Arnold

Oklahoma City Man Visits Lovington for Holidays

Gale Martin of Oklahoma City travels to Lovington to spend holidays with friends. former resident of Lovington returns for the season.

Gale Martin Oklahoma City Oklahoma Lovington Martin

England Family Plans Holiday Trip to Oklahoma City

George England manager of Barrett and Barrett and family will leave Lovington December 26 for Oklahoma City to visit friends. They will then visit Mr England's parents at Claremore Okla and plan to return by December 30.

George England Barrett Lovington Oklahoma City Mr. England Claremore Okla

Walker Couple Headed to Oklahoma and Texas Visit

Mr and Mrs Monte Walker left Lovington Friday night for Binger Oklahoma to visit friends. They will return the day before Christmas stopping at Eastland Texas to visit Walker s parents.

Monte Walker Lovington Binger Oklahoma Eastland Texas Walker

Mrs Parkenson to Visit Family Over Christmas

Mrs Mary Parkenson will travel from Levington to Snyder Arkansas to visit her parents over Christmas. She plans to leave the day before Christmas and return January 1. Mrs Parkenson works for Barrett and Barrett while her husband serves in the U S Army in Germany.

Mary Parkenson U.S. Army Germany Snyder Arkansas Levington Parkenson Barrett and Barrett

Minton Holiday Guests From Roswell

Dr and Mrs W L Minton will host as holiday guests Dr Mint ons parents Mr and Mrs E G Minton of Roswell in a family gathering.

W. L. Minton Dr. Mintons E. G. Minton Roswell

Mrs Hessler's Christmas Visit to Fort Worth

Mrs. Bea Hessler left Sunday for Fort Worth Texas to visit her mother Mrs O P Crites Bill Hessler will join her there for Christmas Incidents: none specified other than travel plans and family visit.

Bea Hessler Ft. Worth Texas O. P. Crites Bill Hessler

Vincinti Family Sets New Home In Roswell

Mr and Mrs Bernard Vincinti and their baby departed Saturday to start life in Roswell detailing their move and new residence plans for their family.

Bernard Vincinti Baby Roswell

Strawn Family Visits Texas for Christmas and 60th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Al Strawn visit Mrs Lee Bradshaw and Mr and Mrs Bradshaw of Big Springs Texas for Christmas. They plan to attend the Bradshaws 60th wedding anniversary. The Strawns’ daughter Mrs R L Bryam of McDonald accompanies them.

al Strawn Lee Bradshaw Big Springs Texas the Strawn R. L. Bryam McDonald

Christmas Guests At Malcomb Wrights House

Mr and Mrs Everett Donahoe and Mrs Harriet Ryan will be Christmas guests of the Malcomb Wrights. The Wrights also expect Mrs Wrights nephew Bill Ryan from Purdue University in Roswell for the holidays.

Everett Donahoe Harriet Ryan Malcomb Wrights Wrights

Johnsons Spend Christmas in Roswell With Chapmans

Mr and Mrs Ray Johnson and family will spend Christmas in Roswell with Mrs Johnsons parents Mr and Mrs L R Chapman.

Mrs. Ray Johnson Roswell

Mrs. Bill Lewis Visits San Angelo With Family

Mrs. Bill Lewis traveled to San Angelo Texas with her brother Joe E Smith. Mrs Pauline Winans the mother of Mrs Lewis is in San Angelo to spend the winter.

Bill Lewis San Angelo Texas Joe E. Smith Lewis Pauline Winans

Anderson Family Holiday Visit Ties Texas and Lovington

Mr and Mrs John Richard Anderson and daughter Sally of Gail Texas spend holidays with Bill Anderson and Jerry Clayton families in Lovington.

John Richard Anderson Sally Gail, Texas Bill Anderson Jerry Clayton Lovington

Lovington Student Bill Lee Visits Family During Holidays

Bill Lee, son of Mr and Mrs R D Lee of Lovington, is spending the holidays with his parents while attending the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque.

Bill Lee R. D. Lee Lovington Lee University of New Mexico Albuquerque Johnny Hayes Hayes Barney Hayes Billy McKibben Jimmy Cox McKibben

Midland and Gail Families Visit the Claytons

Mr and Mrs Buzz Hubbard and Mr and Mrs Bill Bosworth of Midland Texas join Mr and Mrs Mardes Clayton of Gail Texas for the holidays with the Jerry Claytons.

Buzz Hubbard Bill Bosworth Midland Texas Mardes Clayton Gail, Texas Jerry Claytons

Holidays Guests Visit Families Across Southwest

Mr and Mrs W D Badgett host a daughter and husband from Las Vegas, John Salvo. Glen Verhan travels to Pensacola Florida for holidays. Mrs J B Love visits daughter Keaton Roberts in Cloudcroft. The Roberts expect Leon Bickley and family from Albuquerque for Christmas.

J. B. Love Keaton Roberts Cloudcroft Roberts Leon Bickley Albuquerque

Swank and Rowans Head South for Christmas Visit

Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Swank and family departed Friday for California. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Rowan will spend Christmas with Mrs. Rowan's mother, Mrs. Clara Johnson, in Lubbock Texas.

A. E. Swank California W. H. Rowan Mrs. Rowan Clara Johnson Lubbock, Texas

Moore Couple Spend Christmas in Abilene Texas

Mr and Mrs Andy Moore are spending Christmas with their parents in Abilene Texas.

Mrs Andy Moore Abilene, Texas

Cayton Family Holiday Visit in San Antonio

Mr and Mrs Jack Cayton spend the holidays in San Antonio Texas with Mrs Caytons mother Mrs Allen.

Mrs Jack Cayton San Antonio, Texas Mrs. Cayton Mrs. Allen

Mr and Mrs Tom Cammack Visit Lubbock Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Tom Cammack spent last weekend in Lubbock visiting local sites and attending events, with family members joining for a short getaway and reunion.

Tom Cammack Lubbock, Texas

Daws Couple Spend Holidays in Sundown

Mr and Mrs W E Dawes are spending the holidays in Sundown, enjoying a quiet vacation with family friends.

Mrs. W. E. Daws Sundown, Texas

Covington Family Plan Holiday Visit

Mr and Mrs Don Covington and son Donnie of Las Cruces will spend the holidays with Mr and Mrs D F Covington of Covington.

Don Covington Donnie Las Cruces D. F. Covington Covington

Gordon McMeans Holiday Guests From Albuquerque

The Gordon McMeans host Mr and Mrs R L Spoker of Albuquerque who are Mrs McMeans parents. They expect Mr and Mrs George McMean of Ft Sumner to arrive Wednesday for Christmas Day.

Gordon McMeans R. L. Spoker Albuquerque

Family Holiday Visits Planned in Texas

Mr and Mrs Bill Humpherys will spend their holiday in Avoca visiting Mr and Mrs W N Humpherys and in Coahoma with Mrs Humpherys parents Mr and Mrs C J Engle Camille Buck and Valoyce Laird will spend Christmas in Houston

Bill Humpherys Avoca Texas W. N. Humpherys Coahoma Camille Buck Valoyce Laird Houston

A Warm Idea Pocket Hand Warmer Gift

A pocket hand warmer is pitched as a perfect heating device for a sportsman friend. The brief promotes a small portable heat source ideal for outdoor use and outdoor activities during cold weather.

Hides Without Bulk In A Coat Pocket Keeps Hands Toasty

A compact winter accessory description highlights a coat pocket solution that preserves warmth in zero weather without adding bulk. It emphasizes ease of carry and practical protection from cold temperatures.

Christmas Eve House Cleared for Spirits in Sweden

In Scandinavia the home is cleaned for Christmas and spirits are invited to inspect the empty house. In Northern Sweden a special table is spread for them, awaiting their presence after the family leaves for church.

Scandinavian Countries Sweden

Also Mentioned on This Page

Larry Crouse Tulsa Mrs. Crouse Boyd Dawson Kenneth Lauer Ft. Wayne Indiana Ray Hagan Mrs. L. S. Vowell Gladolia, New Mexico Mrs. Harold Haddock Mrs. Haddock Claude, Texas Mollie Price Bentonville W. E. Landfurms Mrs. C. O. Shirey Mrs. Shirey S. J. Davis Alexandria Louisiana Candid Lea County Faugh Bowden Eunice, N. M Glen Verhan Pensacola ACE Realty Jim and Dick McLaughlin McLaughlin Trucking Co Army Signal Corps Oms I. F. Cowley Agency N. Turner Ngrestings Western Union Telegraph CO Lois M. Berkshire Marie H. White Plummers Variety Store Welch Furniture Co Hobbs, New Mexico S. Love Benson Automotive Service
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