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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1955
Page
3
The Commission on Education of the Methodist Church votes to run a 11 week church school attendance crusade starting January 16 and ending Passover Sunday March 27. The goal is a 60 percent rise in attendance.
Aidon Marshall Ward is jailed five days for drunkenness and resisting arrest. James A Peacock pays 100 dollars and loses license for a year on a DWI. Arrest occurred in the 200 block of S Matin Street. Justice Hugh Loving Holderman fined 105 dollars and revokes driving privileges for operating while intoxicated. Juan Q Garcia fined 20 dollars plus costs for disorderly conduct. David Haddock fined 15 dollars for speeding at 65 in a 55 zone.
Housekeeping tips suggest washing clothes before they get very soiled extends wear and reduces effort. Hot water from an automatic heater and good soap or syndet with bluing keep garments cleaner and brighter.
A 16 January meditation notes Jesus urging watch and pray to avoid temptation. It recalls Gethsemane when disciples slept and Jesus prayed alone, illustrating true humanity and the need for continuous prayer as a constant Christian discipline.
Two adoption petitions were filed in the district court seeking to adopt two Hobbs boys. The petitions name the couples as petitioners and outline the proposed parental rights transfers.
In district court rulings N Scaramella dismissed two suits against William J Kirby and John A Roeblings Corp. An order confirms a special masters report. G A Bob Estes received possession of the Piggly Wiggly Store Hobbs. Shains Hobbs Jewelry Store won 287.29 against Pearl Barber. Juan Ramirez awarded 650 for injuries at Good Eats Bakery Hobbs.
Fred A. Necbit Jr. sues Donald R. Zarina to recover 9000 alleged due on a note with 4 percent interest and 1550 attorney fees. Maurene Brawley sues Dick Kimbrough and American Steam Laundry of Hobbs plus Standard Insurance Co. for injuries from her work as a laundry laborer and seeks a jury trial.
A reminiscence contrasts old fashioned kitchens with modern large ones. The kitchen is described as the center for family and friends, cooking and chores, while remaining a warm gathering place. A multistory living kitchen blends work and social life in the future.
Robert J. Martin, 353, told a court he had not held an operator license since 1952 because he kept delaying renewal. His car rammed a guard rail injuring a passenger in Lockport New York.
New Mexico stockmen lead the delegation of 100 plus at the 58th Annual American National Cattlemen's Association meeting in Reno Nevada January 10 12 The event draws over 1500 cattlemen from more than 30 states with sessions on beef promotion research brand inspection and tax code changes plus pre conference meetings and social activities led by Nevada and California cattlemen associations.
The Christian Science Society of Hobbs New Mexico invites Sunday services led by a Lesson Sermon titled Sacrament. The Golden Text from John 4 23 proclaims true worshipers worship in spirit and truth. Passages from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy urge repentance spiritual baptism and regeneration. The Beatitude Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God from Matthew 5 8 is included.
A concise reflection notes that opinions are essential while convincing every person is unnecessary. It argues that diverse views coexist and true value lies in offering reasoned perspectives rather than forcing agreement. The piece emphasizes constructive discourse over uniform consensus.
Northside Baptist Church joined the Lea County Gospel Singers at the Hillcrest Baptist Church meeting. The group announced a January 15 singing at Northside in Lovington and a February 8 event at the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Hobbs at 2 p.m. The meeting featured prayers by Emmett Green and Rev. Leon Rice, with song leaders and solos by multiple members.
Berry Hobbs is now employed at the Lovington General Hospital. He succeeds Mrs. Joella Robinson who resigned to rest for several months. Mrs. Robinson is reported to be improved.
F M Collingwood of Trail British Columbia reports a youth who whipped his hat from his head and fled along a Spokane street. Police were informed of the incident and are investigating the attempted theft.
A Swede enters a saloon asks for Squirrel whiskey. The bartender replies no such whiskey but offers Old Crow. The Swede clarifies he does not want flight, he wants to jump around a bit.
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