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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1956
Page
5
Spare time program to finish high school or grade school at home. Books furnished and a diploma awarded. Start where you left school by writing Columbia School, Box 1433, Albuquerque.
Formal installation of Hobbs Ethony Chapter No. 56 officers took place December 28 at Mascic Lodge Hall. Elsie Durham became Worthy Matron and W. Kei Aldridge Worthy Patron, with many officers named and a reception held for about 200 attendees.
Dry suede shoes completely before cleaning. Use a rubber sponge or stiff brush and avoid a wire brush. After brushing, apply the liquid dressing in one direction for best results.
A statistic notes that roughly one out of every seven Americans depends on the automotive industry for a living, underscoring the sector's broad economic reach and impact on jobs, wages, and communities.
A black and white skimmer, a North Carolina seabird rarely seen in Rhode Island, was found huddled in a corner outside a Providence office building window during Hurricane Hazel.
Claude L. King of Electra Texas backed his car into another vehicle in Bismarck North Dakota. He told police he could not see well because he was bundled up against the cold winter.
Mildred, a girl accompanying a family friend to the State Fair, spent a quarter on a midway game promising guaranteed prizes. She pulled a string that yielded a rude pin instead of a teddy bear, underscoring the lesson that gambling rarely pays and prompting calls for regulation of fair games. The piece notes broader questions about gambling in daily life and the boundary between acceptable play and vice.
Mr and Mrs Phil Golden of Albuquerque spent the holidays with their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Chas P Turner and two sons in Hobbs. Mr Golden is a former Lea County Republican chairman. They lived in Hobbs for several years before moving to Albuquerque.
Mr and Mrs Jack Maddux of Green Acres Hobbs announce plans to add two rooms to the back and north side of their home. The project details include construction on the existing dwelling and a modest expansion.
Probate Judge E H Gentry and wife hosted visitors in Hobbs during Christmas. Their daughter and her husband Mr and Mrs John A and daughter Sharon from Carlsbad joined L L Gentry, son of the judge and Mrs Gentry, for the holiday gathering.
A series of birth notices from Lovington Clinic and Lea County Hospital dated December 26 to December 30 list parents in Lovington and Hobbs, New Mexico. Children include Maria Juanita, Sherry de Layne, Edward Dwayne, a son. Karen Lee. William Mark. Carleton Scott. a daughter. Rebecca Ann. and more with weights ranging roughly 6 to 8 pounds. Locations include Hobbs and Jal with listed addresses and family names.
New York. June Cabot, Libbey-Owens-Ford home arts consultant, suggests using a half Christmas tree in small rooms. Cut off back branches and place against a mirrored wall to create a full appearance, with reflections enhancing balls, decorations, and lights.
Enfield NH residents voted to replace the saltbox covered bridge with a steel and cement span. Each piece was marked as it was dismantled in case the century old structure can be reassembled as a tourist attraction elsewhere in the state. Efforts are underway to reconstruct the span near a new turnpike in southern New Hampshire.
Sprinkle a small amount on a damp cloth and rub to remove remaining Christmas snow effects. This method targets hard to remove residue without harsh scrubbing, using a gentle chemical clean to restore the surface.
Keeping filling ingredients cold before baking helps the crust hold together better. This technique reduces sogginess and yields a crisper, more tender pie with a stable filling.
Ammonia is added to the soapsuds for bathroom cleaning to produce a sheen on tile and to help remove most stains. Use cautiously and in a well ventilated area to avoid strong fumes.
A brief note warns against grabbing hot cooking utensils with a damp dish towel as moisture speeds heat transfer.
Bright red apples hollowed to hold candles serve as festive holders with evergreen decorations. Scoop out cores to create a candle cavity and reuse seasonal fruit for decorative centerpieces. Dairy items like cottage cheese and milk absorb odors quickly and should be stored covered.
Soak liver slices in your chosen barbecue sauce for thirty minutes to infuse flavor. Then pan fry or broil until cooked through, allowing the sauce to glaze the meat and enhance its savory profile.
Elizabeth Hughes, 42, a widowed mother of seven in Chicago, runs a tiny basement printing shop left by her late husband. She learned the trade after his death, expanded the shop, and teaches her children to help, praising hand setting for character and craftsmanship.
O. O. Knotts, operator of two Hobbs drive ins the Sun set and Trade Wind, begins construction of a Carlsbad theatre near the city limits close to the Thayer Apartments. Construction is slated to take about six weeks after starting early next year with Knotts running the Carlsbad venue while his partner operates the Hobbs theatres.
Mr and Mrs A G Montgomery and family from Albuquerque spent the holidays in Portales with her parents Mr and Mrs C A Worley. The Montgomerys formerly lived in Hobbs and Monument where he was superintendent of the Monument Independent Schools before consolidation with Hobbs. He moved to Albuquerque three years ago as secretary to the New Mexico Athletic Association.
Mrs John Shaffer formerly Trixie Easley hosted a Get Together Party honoring former classmates at her parents home on the Denver City Highway. The event occurred December 29 at 7 pm and featured a Gab Feast with frites dips fudge and coffee.
United Press reports that Atlanta hosts the AAAS meeting and an IGY symposium. Dr Joseph Kaplan predicts startling discoveries including improved long range weather forecasting and a peaceful pattern of international cooperation. Related papers discuss cigarette paper Benzpyrene claims and alcoholism burn rates.
Bernard Peterson known as the apron lady has sewn ten thousand aprons in five years. Starting as therapy after illness in DeSmet, she donated many to friends and then received purchasing orders. She now has more work than she can handle and is a consistent blue ribbon winner at the South Dakota state fair.
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