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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1952
Page
8
Owen Trailer Park offers reasonable rates and ample space for trailers and cars on South Love Street in front of Herb's Drive-In. May notes indicate availability in November.
WANTED mineral rights and lands in Lea County New Mexico and several Texas counties. Also for sale a new house on the north side of Lovington priced at 4250 dollars. Contact Bill Hessler at Lea Insurance Agency Box 871 Lovington NM or telephone 3131. 10-26-1tc.
New house on north side town with 2 bedrooms bath hot water electricity and gas sewage priced at 5700. See Bill Hessler Lea Insurance Agency Box 871 Lovington NM 3131.
Mr and Mrs Howard Carney entertained with a canasta party Saturday night at their home at 8 pm. Attendees included Mr and Mrs James Daniel, Mr and Mrs Tommy Crow, Mr and Mrs George Johnston, Mr and Mrs Leroy Sumruld, Mr and Mrs Art Mhoon and the hosts. Refreshments of cakes coffee and cake were served. Winners were Mr and Mrs George Johnston high and Mr and Mrs Tommy Crow low.
The S. M. Parkers relocate to Lamesa and will take the Lovington Leader with them to stay connected with friends back home.
Obituary notes Minta Jones 1873 Jan 8 died at East Tatum. Funeral Jan 11 3 PM at Methodist Church with ministers Walter Walker and Joe Bickley. Her survivors include sons Horace Merle O L and daughter Montie Phillips plus 17 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Pallbearers and family members listed. Pioneer mover to New Mexico in 1909 and longtime East Tatum resident.
The March of Dimes sponsors a Canasta and bridge party at the Youth Center on Wednesday January 23. Two sessions run 1:30 to 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Those not playing canasta or bridge may join games of 42 and dominoes. Tickets cost one dollar and are sold at all drugstores.
Alvin Bickley of Floyd Texas visits Rev and Mrs Bickley then travels with family to Hobbs to meet Joe E Bickley and daughter in law Buck Jackson. Scouts hold Jan 10 pot luck in Hobbs with court of honor awards. Brownfield trip for H H Harris and Marvin Allen. Le Spade announces birth of son at Lea County Hospital. Rev and Mrs Bickley tour El Paso and return.
The Pala Mar Cafe at 19 North Main Street Loving ton will open soon. Owners Mr and Mrs S O Muse live 10 miles north of Hobbs on the Denver City highway. They will be joined by Bertha Fowler of Borger Texas to run the cafe known for fried chicken and steaks and a front open freezer for self selecting meats.
Ted Boya, music and educational director at Central Baptist Church Brownwood Texas, will guest direct the First Baptist Church choir for both morning and evening services Sunday. He will also present himself as prospective music and educational director. All church members are urged to attend both services.
Kermit Nash, a mover from Oklahoma, has been admitted to practice law in New Mexico. The state board also approved four other attorneys.
The Maverick Club met at the Bull Barn on January 12 for its regular meeting. Hosts included Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Bingham, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Alexander, Mrs. Dan Berry, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Allman.
Members of the Lovington Business and Professional Women's Club meet in the Sea Room of the Llano Hotel Thursday night January 17 at 7 30 p m. The session combines December and January business. All members urged to attend.
Mrs Louie Trammell is seriously ill at Lea County Hospital. The brief notice notes her condition and indicates medical care is ongoing. No further details are provided.
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