Asphalt Roads and Roofs Share The Same Material
The piece explains asphalt as a common, waterproof material for roads and roofing. It notes Macadam's view on native soil bearing weight, cites that over half a million miles of U S roads are asphalt surfaced, and describes asphalt shingles with impregnated felt and mineral granules. It also states four fifths of 1950 new homes used asphalt shingles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Loudon Macadam
Opies States
Minera
Housing and Home Finance Agency
Home Building Volume Holds Up Despite Slowdown in Other Projects
October's dollar value of home building rose 6 percent from September while total construction activity fell. Shortages of structural steel and copper hurt commercial and industrial work, but dwellings kept pace as lumber roofing and asphalt supplies stayed strong aiding new construction and remodeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Commerce
United States
Raye Bingham Repeats as FFA Sweetheart at January Meeting
Raye Bingham is elected FFA Sweetheart for a second year at the January 11 1952 meeting. Her re election honors her cooperation and service representing the FFA. She placed second in the State Sweetheart Contest at Santa Rosa last year and will again represent the chapter. Maidel Pruitt and Brookie Lee Andersen were elected Maids of Honor. FFA reporters Darwin Crockett and Phil Smith.
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Raye Bingham
Raye
Santa Rosa
Lea County
Maidel Pruit
Brookie Lee Andersen
F. A
Darwin Crockett
Phil Smith
Speiss Visits Tatum Club Speiss Visits Tatum Club
The Democrat Club of Tatum hosted Waldo Speiss State Democratic Chairman at a January 11 luncheon at the Steak House. Hostess Mrs. W. D. Sawyer led a gathering including Mrs. Sawyer and several members. After lunch the group met at Mrs. Raymond Patterson's home for a club meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat Club
Tatum
Waldo Speiss
W. D. Sawyer
Crosroads
Sawyer
Mmes
Zack Taylor
A. G. Green
Wendell Holt
Bill Holt
Dee Bilbry
Buddy Burns
J. A. Foreman
Raymond Patterson
Tatum Club
Jane Jefferson Club
Mr. Speiss
Rebekahs Install Officers for 1952 at Lovington IOOF Hall
The Olive Branch Rebekah Lodge No. 5 installed officers for 1952 during the January 4 meeting at the IOOF Hall Lovington. Daisy Hissinger became Noble Grand with Nellie Taylor as R S to the Noble Grand and Addie Moodie as L S to the Noble Grand. 32 members attended. Electric contract awarded Lea County Electric Cooperative Lovington to C and W Construction Ada Oklahoma for 351.5 miles of line serving 324 members.
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Rebekah Lodge
IOOF
Lovington
Daisy Hissinger
Olive Branch
Rebekah Lodge No. 5
Nellie Taylor
R. S
Noble Grand
Addie Lee Moodie
L. S
Wilma Tatum
Peggy Awalt
Eva Tatum
Ruby Smith
Sophia Kinnmore
Janette Wolfrum
Leon Lyle
Charlein Taylor
Lea County Electric Cooperative of
C and W Construction Co
Ada
Okla
Needlecraft ideas for handmade Christmas gifts in 1951
Nancy Baxter encourages homemade presents for Christmas 1951. She outlines quick, small sewing projects for women and children, including felt belts, bibs, doilies, and a rose motif hot mat set. Detailed crochet instructions are offered via Leaflet No. F-376 from the Needlework Department.
Women’s Society meets for Acts study at Methodist Church
The Women’s Society of Christian Service met January 14 in the Methodist Church Fellowship Hall for a discussion of the Book of Acts led by Mrs. P. H. Gamble. Mrs. Ray Johnson lectured on Saint Luke. Members and guests shared cake and punch after a study of the first three chapters. several names listed as attendees. Mr. and Mrs. Roland Morton spent the weekend in Petersburg, Texas.
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Women’s Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
P. H. Gamble
Ray Johnson
Saint Luke
Johnson
Ray Ross
E. M. Cloud
Mrs
Roland Morton
Petersburg
Marriage Licenses Across Texas and Nearby States
A list of upcoming marriage licenses shows Wilma Hicks 26 and Home F. Lindsey 27 both of Levelland. Lucille Dooly 17 and W. T. Walkers 21 of Snyder. Bonnie Elaine Nowell 22 and Norman Doyle Sneed 28 of Brickman Oklahoma. Maxine Vines 18 and L. E. Wood 29 of Eunice. Naomi Brumer 17 and C. J. Huffman 29 of Bath Texas. Terry Smedley 25 and Vernon J. Byrd 28 of Odessa. Lora M. Jacks 24 and Roland J. Vaughn 23 of Odessa. Mildred Alpha Waine 19 and Elmo Person Mize 25 of Lamesa. Vivian Proebster 29 and Marian Cooper 43 of Prescott Arizona. January 15 Glenna McWilliams 18 and Ed H. Scott 25 of Stanton. Thelma McCarley 27 and C. H. Simpson 29 of Odessa. Cudia Howard 21 and Richard Kirk 27 of Snyder. Sarah McBride 17 and A. T. Cobbins of Hobbs. Gertrude M. Simmons 46 and Jasper R. Nemeth 37 of Odessa. Pearly Faye Johnson 19 and Ellis Montgomery 35 of Hobbs.
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Wilma Hicks
F. Lindsey
Levelland
Lucille Dooly
W. T. Walkers
Snyder Bonnie
Elaine Nowell
Norman Doyle Sneed
Brickman
Okla
Maxine Vines
L. E. Wood
Eunice
Naomi Brumer
C. J. Huffman
Bath
Post
Texas
Terry Smedley
Vernon J. Byrd
Odessa
Lora M. Jacks
Roland J. Vaughn
Alpha Waine
Elmo Person Mize
Lamesa
Vivian Proebster
Marian Cooper
Prescott
Arizona
Glenna McWilliams
Ed H. Scott
Stanton
Thelma McCarley
C. H. Simpson
Cudia Howard
Richard Kirk
Snyder
Saraha McBride
A. T. Cobbins
Hobbs
Gertrude M. Simmons
Jasper R. Nemeth
Pearly Faye Johnson
Ellis Montgomery
Quote on Wealth from Cicero Rabirius
A concise reminder that true wealth lies in what you give away. The maxim credits Ctius Rabirius with the insight that generosity defines lasting value beyond material possessions.
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Ctius Rabirius
Lea County Gospel Singers Plan Hobbs Gathering and Church Events
Lea County Gospel Singers met in Hobbs to announce a Sunday program featuring a 30 member choir and the sermon The Church and You at 11 00. Night events include Family Night with a 45 minute session for all ages and a study on Beginnings and Contributions of Christian Denominations led by Larry Crouse.
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Ray W. Ross
Methodist Church
Larry Crouse
Board of Stewards
General Conference of the Methodist Church
San Francisco
The
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Arkansas
Texas
New Mexico
Lea County Gospel Singers
Free Will Baptist Church
Hobbs
J. C. Armstrong
Carroll Tanner
L. G. Smalley
W. M. Ford
Ethel Bill
Harold
Lea County Issues 1819 Marriage Licenses in 1951
Lea County Clerk's office issued 1,819 marriage licenses during 1951. Most licensees resided in Texas.
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Lea County Clerk’s Office
Texas
Rainbow Girls Meet Sets Officers in Masonic Hall
Met Monday The Rainbow Girls held a regular meeting in the Masonic Hall at 7 pm on January 4. Election of officers elected: Judy Steinbaugh Worthy Advisor, Betty Spire Worthy Associate Advisor, and others listed. installation scheduled January 27 at 2 pm with public invited.
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Rainbow Girls
Masonic Hal
Judy Steinbaugh
Betty Spire
Charity
Peegy Holloway
Hope
Margie Daeden
Patricia Gilbert
Nancy Bailey
Mary Ann Barton
Betty Lou Woodward
Shirley Henry
Sharon Goode
Lela Ponder
Yellog
Montie Battles
Green
Backey Barbee
Blue
Francis Hester
Indigo
Mare] McElroy
Violet
Maxy Evelyn Smith
Famer Observer
Lee Ann Crow
Outer Glservar
Yvonne Daniels
Iausiien
Ava Awalt
Choir Directo
Fraser Short
Masonie Hi Jununary
Pubiic
Gratitude Note From Monty Family for Kindness
The Monty family thanks all who showed kindness during their loss. They especially mention appreciation for the support of Mrs. Monty Pall Rodest, Mr. June Otfie L. Jam, and others, and send warm regards from Mary and Jane.
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Monty
Deo Tatum
Janes
Monty Pall Rodest
June Otfie L
Jam
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Speiss
Sam Lucas
Socorro
Johnnie's Floral
Sunbeam
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Sinbetine Coffeemaster
Wapfle
Baker
Ose
Waller
Barbara Bates
20Th Century Fox
Rebekah
Hissinger
Elsie Wood
Guardian
Mary Moore
Ravenne Tatum
Faye Caudill
Lora Caldwell
Martha Shirley
Patricia Green
Pauline Love
Birdie Roach
Ian
Ruby Roye
Shirley Hall
Virgin Scottins
Nellye Glasscok
Rebekah’s
ARMY
Needlecraft News
By Nancy Baxter
Creshet
A. E. Mize
G. M. King
Floyd McCarthy
Jim Beverly
Henry Harada
John, Frier
M. Cloud
Ed Love
Grady
Richards
Walter
Burns
J. B. Selman
W. L. Minton
H. Markley
Benny Tea
Lee Bhrt
Juanita Carr
Garland Kennedy
F. Z. Payne
Patricia Wallace Green
Methodists
Jewel Barnes
Alta Hite
Ray Dye
Nita Gunn
L. G Smalley
Harold Broadwine
Harry
David Shumaker
R. E. Witt
W. D. Graves
Willard Engram
Lydia Robinson
L G. Smalley
Gladys Gunn
Melody Four Quartette of
Oil Center
Grimes Missionary Baptist Church
Hobs
Church of God Mission
Lovington, N. M
Winkler County
Kermit
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