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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1950
Page
2
Mass is held on the first Sunday of each month at the home of Mrs Mary Whelan, serving parishioners in the area. The service gathers local attendees for worship and fellowship in a private residence.
A fragmentary OCR record lists Father Hugh Rochkes A Isistani and Father Venatius Rutosei in what appears to be a notice or note. No readable context or event details are provided to confirm roles or dates.
Readable bits show times 9:45 a.m. 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. with a Sunday reference. No clear event, location, or organization identified to confirm a specific item.
The notice lists a junior choir practice on Wednesday at 5 10 p.m and senior choir practice at 7 p.m. It appears in a service section with a Sunday or evening schedule.
Nazaren Church announces a morning worship service Sunday and an evening service Sunday. A Young People's meeting is planned for Sunday as well. Prayer meeting is scheduled Wednesday. Reverend C F Sanders is pastor and Dawson Hudgens is Sunday School superintendent.
Sunday School 11 a m. Evening Worship Prayer Meeting at Veda Choir Practice Thursday 7 p m Rev W G Greenlees Pastor Albert Fairweather Sunday School Supt
The Church of Christ Eble lists a Young People’s Class from 9 45 to 11 am and evening service at 7 pm with Garnie Atkinson, minister, guiding activities at 6 15 pm prior to the main service.
Albert Alvah Haley assumed management of the Lea Theatre in Lovington, owned by Theatre Enterprises Inc. of Roswell and Dallas. A Clarksville Texas native, Haley brings twenty years in theater operation and a Navy veteran of World War II.
A playful regional note describes women cutting off men’s shirts for wear, as fashionable Bermuda holiday outfits feature a bright trend of pairing a man’s cotton shirt with shorts for casual outings. The piece highlights trendy dress among young women and a lighthearted warning to men.
Carrie Ellen Thomas, Jal School nurse and Fowler Hair, a well known rancher of Jal, married May 28 at the home of Mr. Hair's son in law and daughter. Rev Rufus Walker of Eunice officiated at 9 am with Mrs Bill Fink as matron of honor and Dr Harold Fenner Sr of Hobbs as best man. The bride wore pearl gray with saddle tan accessories and red rose corsage. After breakfast and reception, the couple prepared for a two week honeymoon to California.
A gift shower for Mrs. Zealy Edwards took place Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Charley Noles home. Hostesses included Mrs. Nole, Mrs. Woodrow Woods, John Easley, J. C. Crow, Carl Carr, Don Woods, and Sidney Reeves. Guests signed a Log of Life guest book as Patsy Edwards assisted. accordion music accompanied social hour.
Members of the junior class of 1950 Gail Eddy Hooper Gene Woodard and Bill Lee attend Boys State at E N M U Portales for a week. The non partisan program run by the American Legion aims to educate youth in duties privileges rights and responsibilities with no propaganda.
A National Cotton Council note highlights spring fashion with floral prints used in elegant evening gowns. The ensemble pairs a crisp white dinner blouse with a bold floral skirt in batik cotton, perfect for warm summer nights.
Mr and Mrs Bernard Love returned from the Dem ing District 40 Lion s Convention where he was a delegate for the Lovington Lions Club and she attended a Lioness Club meeting representing the Lovington Auxiliary. The convention voted to recognize Lioness clubs as a state organization with plans for a state and possible national group led by New Mexico as pioneer state. Temporary officers were appointed and visiting Lionesses joined activities at the Roundup Lodge installation.
Lovington delegates receive sponsorship from the Lovington American Legion Post the Lions Club and the Rotary Club shaping support for their upcoming duties.
Dois Dallas brother of Ray Dallas was among four students earning M A degrees at ENMU Portales Thursday night. He has served as assistant teacher this past year as the college marks its first year granting graduate degrees. Luncheon for Lions and Ladies at Mission Cafe and coffee at Rio Mimbres Country Club noted in social items.
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