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Newspaper

Lovington Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1952

Page

3

Eastern Star Banquet Held January 25

Hobbs Eastern Star hosted a banquet at a local cafe on January 25 followed by a meeting led by Mrs. Beulah Jones. H. T. Elwell served as worthy patron and Mrs. Wardie Calloway and Dale Dobbs spoke on obligation and friendship. Several dignitaries attended from Carlsbad Hobbs Eunice Jal Lovington Ruidosa S Dakota and Texas. About 95 people enjoyed punch and cookies afterward.

Hobbs Eastern Star Beulah Jones H. T. Elwell Wardie Calloway Carlsbad Dale Dobbs Tularosa Bethany Bessie Bates Electa Anna Williams Hobbs Ruth Enbreth Eunice Jal Lovington Ruidosa S. Dakota Texas

Mrs. Frank Hardin Honored At Pink and Blue Shower

A surprise shower was hosted at Mrs. Frank Hardin’s home on Thursday January 24 with hostesses Mrs. Louise Jones Mrs. Gillie McCarrell and Romaine Hardin. Guests greeted at the door and signed a guest book while gifts in a yellow pink theme were displayed in a bassinet and treats included cheese sandwiches and lemonade.

Frank Hardin Louise Jones Gillie McCarrell Romaine Hardin Louie Jones

Reggie Anderson Elected Officer In Aggie Club

Reggie Anderson of Lovington, a senior agriculture major at Texas Tech, has been elected first vice president of the Texas Tech Aggie Club. The club invites all Tech students majoring in agriculture to join.

Reggie Anderson Aggie Club Lovington Texas Tech Texas Tech Aggie Club Tech

Tatum News Highlights Local Moves Visits and Health

Mrs. C. B. Markham and family returned to Truth or Consequences with Mrs. Gene Hodge joining for a days visit. J. A. Foreman’s family moved into a new home and expect Maj. James Foreman from Japan soon. Mr. Cecil Davis opened a barber shop on Main Street after moving from Arizona. Bill Anderson in Memorial Hospital Lubbock shows signs of improvement.

C. B. Markham Gene Hodge J. A. Foreman Maj. James Foreman Japan Junior Simpson Lula Simpson Cecil Davis Tatum Arizona Mr. Davis Main Street

Mrs Crane's Mother III Called to Bedside in Kermit

Mr and Mrs Vernon G Crane were summoned to the bedside of Mrs Crane's mother early Thursday. The elderly relative has been ill for some time and lives in Kermit Texas.

Vernon G. Crane Mrs. Crane Kermit, Texas

Canasta Party At Tucker Home Wednesday

Mr. and Mrs. Homer Tucker hosted a Wednesday evening canasta party at their home starting at seven. A buffet dinner of fried chicken and chocolate pie preceded the games. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tucker of Tatum, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Turner, Mr. and Mrs. John Stone, and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stewart. high winners were Mr. and Mrs. Tucker.

Homer Tucker Charles Tucker Tatum Ralph Turner John Stone Thomas Stewart Tucker

Lovington Visitors and Local Talks

Lovington locals welcomed visitors from Shreveport and Albuquerque while local residents note ill health and travel. Henry Daugherty and Susan visited residents from Shreveport, Charlotte Rolland stayed home sick with flu, Harry Kites toured Carlsbad caverns, Ann Halliburton visited from Hot Springs, Bud Johnson hosts visitors from Sioux Falls, and James Wortham came from Albuquerque on business.

Mrs Sam Lucas Accompanied by Parents in Artesia

Mrs. Sam Lucas spent Tuesday in Artesia visiting her parents. The brief outing highlighted family time and local travel activity.

Sam Lucas Artesia

Wednesday Bridge Held at Youth Center

The Men's Wednesday night bridge club met at the Youth Center at 7:30 p.m. with Bernard Love as host. Members and their guests were Andrew Swarthout, Bill Badgett, Woody Carter, Phil Robinson, Bill Decker of Hobbs, Tom Bridgeforth, Bud Bridge forth, Charles Corder, C. T. Spark man, Weldon Cox, Hank Hazen, Dr. Gillett and the host. Coffee and doughnuts were served.

Bernard Love Andrew Swarthout Bill Badgett Woody Carter Phil Robinson Bill Decker Hobbs Tom Bridgeforth Bud Bridgeforth Charles Corder C. T. Sparkman Weldon Cox Hank Hazen Dr. Gillett

Grady Starks On Vacation

Mr and Mrs Grady Starks will leave this week for a two week vacation. They plan to visit relatives in Texas Mississippi and Arkansas. They also plan to bring their young daughter home with them. She has been visiting with her grandparents in Arkansas for the past three months.

Grady Stark Texas Mississippi Arkansas

Buick Airpower Carbu retor powers new Buick Eight

Buick announces a new eight with 170 horsepower and improved fuel efficiency through the Airpower Carburetor booster. The car features second-wind extra power, four-barrel automatic feeding, power steering, bigger brakes, smoother ride, quiet interior, and enhanced interior styling.

Spareribs for Winter Meals Across Roasts and Braises

Spareribs offer a versatile winter option with roasting or braising methods. Roast two racks with apple prune stuffing for a main dish or cut into pieces for sweet-sour braise with vinegar and brown sugar. Barbecued spareribs follow browning then slow cooking in sauce.

Workshop Held At Portales Jan 26 for School Admins

Eastern New Mexico University hosted a school administration workshop on Saturday January 26 sponsored by the Cooperative Program for School Administration. Tom J. Mayfield Artesia superintendent chaired. Sessions divided into four groups guided by leaders Charles Mills Hobbs superintendent and W H Foster Carlsbad principal.

Portales Eastern New Mexico Eastern New Mexico University Cooperative Program Tom J. Mayfield Artesia M. G. Hunt C. B. Wives Enma Charles Mills Hobbs Wayne Owen Roosevelt County Roy Hollingsworth Mountainair D. W. Bedinger Roy D. L. Malin Dora W. H. Foster Carlsbad High School Maude Pierson

Arctic Adventure Meeting at Hobbs Club

The Knife and Fork Clubs in Hobbs will hold a meeting on February 11 with speaker Sydney R. Montague a former Royal Mounted Policeman. His talk is titled Arctic Adventure.

Hobbs Sydney R. Montague Royal Mounted Policeman

Worry as a Rocking Chair Analogy

A compact quotation notes worry keeps one busy but makes no progress, comparing anxious thoughts to a rocking chair that offers motion without ever moving you forward. The line suggests focusing on action to avoid unproductive rumination.

Fashion Market Draws Dallas Buyers in January

A Lovingtom fashion buyer attended the American Fashion Association Spring and Summer Market in Dallas. Evelyn Bevans from Lovington represented the Fashion Shop as 319 spring and summer apparel displays were reviewed. The event included a Monday night show, Am Evening with Dr I Q, at Fair Park Auditorium directed by Charles Meeker and sponsored by Titche Goettinger with Miss Jean Miscre as guest.

Lovingtom American Fashion Association Dallas Lovington Evelyn Bevans Association Jimmy McClain Fair Park Auditorium Charles Meeker

Hobbs Ugly Man Contest Underway Late Through Feb

The Harry Nunan secretary of the Ugly Man contest reports about $700 raised so far. Kiwanis leads with $300 while Evons and Rotary clubs each near $200. Elks back candidate Jack Wider. Ben Mastin, last year’s winner, hopes to repeat. The event extends into the first week of February with many clubs entering.

Harry Nunan Chamber of Commerce Kiwanis Evons Rotary Clubs Sraum Elks Huz Jack Wider Ben Mastin of Coure the Elks

Rebekah Lab Holds Regular Meeting at IOOF Hall

Members of the Rebekah Lodge held their regular meeting at the IOOF Hall on Monday night at 7 30 p.m. The session included routine business and fellowship as part of their schedule.

Rebekah Lab IOOF

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Surance Policy Now Agency Mrs Mesdames C. M. Pate Edythe Clardy Lee Pate David Winfrey F. W. Hall Barbara Gregory Rada Jackson Roy Fleming Lovinge Morace Cecil Goodwin Tommy Choate Paul Dye J. C. Jones J. F.little At Little Electric CO Lovington, New Mexico H. J. Cobern J. H. Key Lamesa Ed Eoff Otis Frier Key Charles Rounds Roswell Bill Anderson Memorial Hospital Lubbock Jewel Burns Alta Sellers Shorty McWhorters Nathan Cox J. C. Markham Book of Zachariah WMS The Baptist Church Canasta Patricia Wallace Green Henry Daugherty Susan Shreveport Charlotte Rolland County Tax Assessors Office Harry Kites Carlsbad Caverns Ann Halliburton Hot Springs C. T. Johnson Sioux Falls, South Dakota Bud Johnson James Wortham Albuquerque Grady Starks BUICK Myer’s Motor Company Johnnie R. EB. Marshall Clovis L. H. Rhodes Lovington and Turner's Steam Laundry New Mexico Titche Goesttinger Jean Miscre Titche Tor Gia Ugly Man Carol Denson Rotaries Hugh Smith Tésas Frank Coffman Arthur White Kinnanis Harry Nelson Jaycees Jack Wier Duncan and Mieef Crystal Marie Whit
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