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Newspaper

Lovington Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1950

Page

3

Hobbs Woman Tours Europe Finds Americans Still Prettiest

Mrs. Morris Antweil of Hobbs New Mexico traveled with a group through London Amsterdam Venice and Paris visiting cultural sights and the Pope. She praises American beauty while noting Europeans value architecture art and the Marshall Plan and ends with a prayer attributed to Pope Pius XII.

Morris Antweil E. Lea. Hobbs London Rome Venice Amsterdam Monte Carlo Antweil Texas New York Shakespeare Queen Mary Princess Elizabeth Crown Jewels Buckingham Palace North Sea Hague Holland Belgium Swithzerland Ame Vatican St. Peter’s Cathedral

Jimmy Erwin Visits Grandparents in Artesia

Jimmy Erwin son of Mr and Mrs David Erwin visits with his grandparents in Artesia this week.

Jimmy Erwin Mrs David Erwin Artesia

Hixes Spend Weeks With Father During Visit

William E. Hix is spending a few weeks with his father John Hix. Mr. Ixix is a student at Montana University.

William E. Hix John Hix Mr. Ixix Montana University

Woodsman couple attend Luker Duncan wedding in Dora

Mr and Mrs Woodsman and Gary attended the wedding of Dona Jean Luker and Oscar Duncan in Dora last week. The ceremony united the couple in marriage with family members present.

Mrs. Woodsman Inman Gary Dona Jean Luker Oscar Duncan Dora

Mrs Hank Hazen Hosts Lions Auxiliary Breakfast

Mrs Hank Hazen entertained with a breakfast Friday morning for Lions Auxili ary members rehearsing for their part on the BEPW picnic program. Attendees included Bill Decker Joe Witherspoon Gordon McMeen Chad Wiley David Irwin and Jacques Dailey with Mrs Jackson providing accordion music.

Hank Hazen Lions’ Auxiliary BEPW Bill Decker Joe Witherspoon Gordon McMeen Chad Wiley David Erwil Jacques Dailey Jackson

Mazie Clisbee To Be Installed In Rainbows

Mazie Clisbee will be installed as Worthy Advisor of the Order of the Rainbow for Girls at a formal installation at the Masonic Hall June 25. Miss Clisbee was elected at a meeting held Monday night. Other new officers are Emma Lou Stoneham Associate Worthy Advisor Dorothy Lou Osborn Charity Dolis McClish Hope and Ann Badzett Faith. Mildred Beal is Mother Advisor for the Chapter. A swimming party is planned at Easley Lake June 19. Carol Hensley of Artesia Grand Worthy Advisor will make her official visit at the regular meeting June 26.

Mzie Clisbee Order of the Rainbow Masonic Hall Miss Clisbee Emma Lou Stoneham Dorothy Lou Osborn Charity Dolis McClish Hope Ann Badzett Faith Mildred Beal Easley Lake Carol Hensley Artesia

Gospel Singers Hold Second Meeting at Nazarene Church

The Lea County Gospel Singers held their second Sunday afternoon meeting at the Nazarene Church from two to four. A large crowd enjoyed many specials by Olen Lee, June and Joan Reaves, Jack Harris, the Parsons family, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Hand, and others with accordion numbers by Mrs. Tarry and Mr. Ringwald. The next gathering is scheduled for Sunday at the Assembly of God Church at two.

Lea County Gospel Singers The Nazarene Church Olen Lee Brother Boteler June Joan Reaves Jack Harris Robinson Lewis Parsons Glen Adam Ruby Tarry Carol Harris Woodard Little Dughter Wilson Assembly of God Church

Marriage Licenses Listed for June Dates in Texas

A series of marriage licenses are recorded with dates June 14 to June 16. Couples include George Landreth and Epsie Carr of Snyder, Frank Boatright and Louise Boatright of Hobbs, and others from Seminole San Angelo Humble City Denver City Lubbock Lovington Odessa Hobbs Burkburnett and more.

George Landreth Epsie Jean Carr Snyder Texas Frank B. Boatright Louise Boatright Hobbs O. L. Councel Hazel G. Smith Seminole Bobby Jurel Smith Jeannete Arline Hudgon San Angelo R. O. Lodge Doris Lea Baker Edith E. Roberts Lubbock John E. Keen Beatrice Joyce Huggins Lovington William Robert Miller Virginia Lee Tate W. H. McLean Rheba Chambers Fudge Burkburnett

Calendar of Events Week of June 21 to 27

Scheduled gatherings include Ladies Bible Class at Church of Christ 9 30 a m Rotary Club at Methodist church 12 noon and various club meetings. Eastern Star at Masonic Hall June 22 Lions Club at Llano Hotel June 23 Wagon Wheel Square Dance Club Bull Barn June 24 attend church of your choice June 25 Rebekah Lodge at ICCF Hall 7 30 p m W M C Baptist Church 2 p m Nazzerene Church 2 p m W M C First Assembly of God Church 2 p m Men s Fellowship Nazarene Church 7 30 p m.

Church of Christ Rotary Club — Methodist Church Eastern Star Masonic Hall Lion’s Club Llano Hotel Wagon Wheel Square Dance Club Bull Barn Church of Your Choice W. M. C. Baptist Church Rebekah Lodge I.C.C.F W. F. M S.—Nazzarene First Assembly of God Church Men’s Fellowship Nazarene Church

Joyce Huggins Weds John Keen in Lovington Home

Miss Joyce Huggins and John Keen both of Lovington were married Friday morning June 16 at the bridegroom's mother's home Mrs Idella Keen. The couple resides in Lovington and begins married life.

Miss Joyce Huggins John Keen Joyce Huggins Lovington Idella Keen

Impressive Installation at Lovington BPW Club Meeting

Mary Ruth McCrory was installed as president for 1950 51 at the Lovington BPW Club dinner in the Methodist Church. Ben Fort installed her with help from Ethel Yadon and Kate Garrett as officers and committee chairs were announced. Kate Garrett presented 27 new members as 79 candles lit in a ceremonial display with Emblem Collect read.

BPW Methodist Church Mary Ruth McCrory Ben Fort Ethel Yadon Kate Garrett Idella Keen Marjore Wait Ira E. Blackmon Ada Mae Hair Geneive Arnold Pea Messier Club Joyce Alexander Edna Bell Bernice Davis Mary Jeff Hooper Marie White Hulda Heidel Altus Mae Miller Marjorie Waits Daisy Kissinger Annabella Walker Clarellen Green Ben Badgett Sophia Kinman Nadine Allman Floyd Bell Bibbie Hazen Even P. Henderson Mary Payne Louise Richey Evelyn Bevans Eleanor Graham Frances Jeffreys Oma Genevieve Arnold Sue Lawlis Garrett Lovington Bass- Club Miss Yadon

Presbyterian Women Met With Mrs Herron

The Presbyterian Women of the Church met Monday afternoon at Mrs. Bob Herron's home. The hostess led the devotional on I need The Every Hour and Mrs. Harry Hamilton sang. Mrs. John W. Green spoke on Home Mission work and Mrs. J. C. Anderson presided over a brief business meeting. light refreshments were served to several members. The next meeting will be Monday afternoon.

Bob Herron Harry Hamilton John W. Green Home Mission J. C. Anderson W. H. Cain L. C. Stoops John W Green Albert Fairweather Andreson Herron

District Meeting Led by Hilburns in Roswell

Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Hilburn attended a district meeting of the Pentecostal Church in Roswell. The event highlighted community outreach and religious activities within the district.

C. E. Hilburn the Penticostal Church Roswell

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