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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1955
Page
4
Tommy Black and Jimmie Joe Robinson returned to Big Springs Junior College on Tuesday, resuming classes after an absence. The pair rejoined campus life and planned to continue their studies this semester.
Mr and Mrs George Graham of Santa Fe visited in Lovington Friday through Sunday Mrs Mayme Graham returned home to visit with them for a few days Mr and Mrs Garnet Villars spent Christmas Day with their son Don Villars and family in Eunice
Rusty Yadon sought medical care in Lubbock. The Oglesbys hosted Emery and Mrs. Yadon and their kin in Lubbock over the weekend. Leo Jones and daughter Ann spent the holidays visiting East Texas relatives.
Historic fort between Lake Champlain and Lake George will celebrate its 200th anniversary with a year long observance. Orders for construction were signed September 18, 1755 by the governor general of the French colonies in America. Bicentennial Day will be observed September 18.
Des Moines has its own White House on 1400 Pennsylvania Avenue. The Des Moines chapter of Alcoholics Anonymous bought the old brick house and painted it white to serve as their club house.
Goldthwaite Texas resident Marie Reynolds known as the Ball Hawk for the Famous Red Heads will start as guard when the Red Heads meet the Lovington Teachers Men on January 2 at 7 30 p m in the Junior High Gym. The event serves as a March of Dimes benefit.
Lovington resident Harry Trotz was named secretary treasurer of the Associated Contractors of New Mexico. Other officers include M. J. Wilie of Albuquerque as vice-president and M. W. Smith of Albuquerque. The piece also notes funeral and holiday visits among area families, weddings, travel, and a Round-Up Club Christmas event.
Mrs. Joel Carson entertained her daughter Cynthia and her friends with a Friday dinner. The group, listed with names Ann Jones Bridget Evans Joyce Holder Linnie Jo Love Sherry Hibbits Brenda Grissom Mel Owens Tommy Robinson Bennie Doran John Burt W A Anderson and Tommy Weaver, resided at 815 West Avenue A.
Riverside campus of the University of California participates in a broad study to determine aptitudes for speaking and understanding foreign languages. Researchers aim to identify effective tests and training approaches to improve language acquisition across learners at the Riverside campus.
Los Angeles researchers at the University of California Medical Center and Boston University School of Medicine report that a marked loss of body potassium may cause lingering weakness after illness. The study notes low potassium interferes with energy production and muscle function, potentially explaining post illness fatigue.
The average Wisconsin fire TM family spent about 20 percent more for gasoline and 6 percent more for other petroleum fuels in 1950 compared with 1949, reflecting rising fuel prices across the period.
Reports from the Denver White House say President Eisenhower slept well and was in satisfactory condition as doctors consider a possible 1956 campaign run. The big aviation disasters include a 66‑pilot crash near Medicine Bow Peak killing all aboard and a November 1 Longmont explosion killing 44, tied to a mass murder plot involving John Givert Graham as investigators pursue sabotage leads and a signed confession later repudiated.
Miss Roma Boggs married John W. Gray in Elliott Chapel Abilene Texas on December 23 at 7 pm. Attendants included maid of honor Mrs Doug Hermansen best man Vee Gray of Waco ushers J B Walker Eddie Huffman organist Shirley Proctor and Breezy Westerman. The couple planned a home in Abilene where Gray attends Hardin Simmons University and Boggs works for Elmer Jackson Construction Co.
Mrs Charcia Taylor of Hobbs hosted the annual Christmas dinner at the Taylor Ranch home on December 26. About 30 guests attended. Honored guests were six sisters in law of the late Steve Taylor, with Mrs Decia Pinson of Hot Springs absent. Identified bracelets reading In memory of brother Steve were presented. Mrs Taylor was assisted by Miss Clara Fowler.
Emmanuel Missionary College officials report the Seventh-day Adventist Church has surpassed 1,000,000 members. The church began 92 years ago in Battle Creek, Michigan, and has since grown through its Berrien Springs ministry.
Mr and Mrs Pete Felfe hosted friends at their home 1017 West Avenue I on Friday night December 23 with co hosts Mr and Mrs Ernest Simmons. Christmas music filled the air as Ray Crowder played piano and George Evans guitar while guests sang carols. Refreshments included ribbon sandwiches dips chips egg nog punch and hot coffee for about 100 guests from 7 to 9.
Mrs. C. E. Kindel spent Christmas Eve in Midland with Mrs. Joan Miller and relatives including Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Smith Teddy Caudill and Edith Caudill and Mrs. Lettie Lou Russell. Christmas Day dinner was with Cecil Kindel in Odessa with all children. Lovington guests included Mr. and Mrs. Merl Kindel and son and Mr. and Mrs. Les Villers and sons.
Mrs. Ray Crowler and Fonzo Fort hosted a open house at their new home 1101 West Avenue I on Monday December 26 from 7 until late. About 175 attendees visited including many from out of town. Refreshments were served as a pink themed display featured a satin Santa Claus and sleigh. Crowder played the piano during the evening.
United Press reports Jamestown Virginia will mark the 350th anniversary of America's first English colony in 1607. Federal and state commissions plan a year long program centered on Jamestown Williamsburg and Yorktown with a parkway linking sites. Reproductions of sailing ships a colonial drama and restorations including the first tobacco plantation and glass works will attract visitors.
Christian Science services Sunday present a Lesson Sermon titled God. Readings combine the King James Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. Isaiah 26 3 and 515 22 are cited to emphasize divine harmony and the kept peace for those who trust in God.
National Archives in Washington holds nearly 800000 cubic feet of records from before the Revolution to after Korea. Researchers pursue geology of Antarctica, diplomacy sources, and Puerto Rican politics, with 40000 annual reference demands and congressional help. Preservation efforts target fading documents and lighting, with 8000000 items needing repair and only five men over eight feet tall among officials.
Restoration efforts will expand at colonial Williamsburg ahead of the 1957 season. The Yorktown battlefield will be featured in celebration events throughout the year. Planning commissions focus on making the public aware of colonial heritage and preserving key scenes from America’s beginnings.
A local holiday recipe item lists ingredients to stir up a plum pudding. Ingredients include enriched flour almonds raisins cinnamon dates candied orange peel cloves mace candied citron ginger nutmeg hot milk sugar currants eggs beef suet figs white wine and candied cherries.
Old Wayside Inn, a 269 year old historic site immortalized by Longfellow, burned in a blaze that collapsed gauges on fire pumps and destroyed priceless antiques. Fire officials cited lack of hydrants and tinder dry wood as major factors. one section including the kitchen and gift shop was saved. The inn, owned by Ford Foundation, was heavily insured.
A roadside sign near Fair Warning Tomahawk Wisconsin warns motorists to respect the area saying This is Gods country dont drive through it like Hell. The simple message on a fencepost serves as a local reminder to drive carefully in the resort region.
Hartford based Central Connecticut Aviation Association planned a regional airport but rejected the Rocky Hill site after engineers estimated it would cost about 1,000,000 to clear the rocks.
A description notes diving ducks gaining speed by running along the water’s surface before leaping. Paddlers then spring from the water directly into flight, illustrating a rapid water takeoff technique.
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