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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1952
Page
5
Mr and Mrs Elmer Siversand are vacationing in Minnesota for three weeks to a month. Miss Betty Spires will stay at the B and B Jewelry during their absence.
The Eastern Stars met for a regular session at the Masonic Hall on Thursday night. Mrs. Frances Crow presided as worthy matron. A social hour followed the business session with 11 members in attendance. Virginia Fristo and Maude Woodward served cold drinks and angel food cake.
The First Christian Church congregation plans a Friday night picnic in City Park. Attendees will share food and fellowship in a community gathering prompted by church events.
Airman 3rd Class Gene Lewis visits his parents Mr and Mrs O A Lewis while on furlough from radar school in Memphis Tennessee He plans to leave Saturday for Naval Air Station Alameda California.
A. L. Wildman of Plains Texas and Elwood Wildman of Tatum visited the Leader office this week to renew subscriptions. They stressed the need for local news from Lea County as oldtimers in the area, with the senior Wildman recently straying from New Mexico into Texas but returning often.
The Presbyterian Church held a work night after Wednesday choir practice. Young people gathered for fun time while sisters worked on church tasks.
The New Mexico High School Athletic Association sets up headquarters in Albuquerque. Executive secretary A G Montgomery has moved from Hobbs and opened his office ready for business.
The Lea County Fair Committee met in the courthouse basement on Monday afternoon to plan financing the fair and selling advertisements in a fair book. Attendees included members from the Lovingt on Business and Professional Women's Club the Extension Club from McDonald and the Plainview Club.
The FHA office is closed until Monday June 30 as manager Drayton Wasson attends the state convention in Albuquerque.
The Thirteenth U S Civil Service Region invites applications for Substitute Clerk or Substitute Carrier at Lovington New Mexico Post Office. Starting pay is 161 per hour. Local residents or bona fide patrons may apply. Obtain exam details and application cards from the Lovington Post Office or the U S Civil Service Regional Office in Denver Colorado.
Ninety nine percent of 500000 women in a home beauty course report disproportionate chips. The finding ties to an American budget near 300 million dollars yearly for corsets and girdles.
Agriculture Department data show farm real estate values up two percent in the four months to March 1, reaching about 81 to 82 dollars per acre. Record highs in 1920 and 1950 are cited, while gains vary by region. production costs and lower milk demand press farmers to move from dairy to other ventures. Congressman Andresen urges dairy supports at 90 percent parity to stabilize prices and production.
Jake Ainsworth, once a Lovington National Bank cashier and organizer, moves from Lubbock to a Texas Nadine area farm. He plants permanent pasture and plans to enter the cattle business across the state line.
County Commissioners approve Lovington placement of parking meters on the west side of the square. In a separate note, Ranchers Supply beats Baptist 4 hits none with a 6 0 score.
Miss Evelyn Beavens arrived in Lubbock on Tuesday visiting local friends and sightseeing before continuing her trip.
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