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Newspaper

Lovington Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1951

Page

5

Miss Binge Weds Lester Tarry Jr in Quiet First Baptist Ceremony

Miss Ima Jean Binge daughter of Mr and Mrs C C Binge became the bride of Mr Lester Tarry Jr in a quiet Saturday morning ceremony at 9 45 at First Baptist Church. Rev Chester Watt officiated the double ring rite attended by family and close friends. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Lester Tarry of Lovington. Miss Dorothy Watt played If and the wedding marches.

Ima Jean Binge C. C. Binge Lester Tarry, Jr First Baptist Church Chester Watt Lester Tarry Lovington Dorothy Watt

Wedding Attire Described in Old Chronicle Snippet

The bride wore white or pale blue with dark blue carnation corsage besides a white locket gift from her grandmother. She borrowed rhinestone earrings and wore a white organdy over pink dress with pink accessories in a traditional old fashioned wedding note.

Lovington Couple Wed In Quiet Nuptials

Charles Wade served as best man for the wedding of the Lovington couple Mrs. Tarry and Mr. Tarry. After the ceremony they left for a wedding trip to Ruidoso and will reside in Lovington where he works for Parker Drilling Co. The bride and groom attended Lovington schools and he served three years in the armed forces.

Charles Wade

May 1951 Financial Statement Summary

The Lovington Leader publishes the May 1951 financial statement for the county. Maintenance Fund disbursements total 78420.70 dollars while Direct Charge Fund disbursements reach 17617.76 dollars. Administrative disbursements amount to 2549.58 dollars. Joel la Robinson is the County Superintendent.

Joella Robinson Lovington

Crane Texas Visitor Louise Tomlinson

Miss Louise Tomlinson of Crane Texas is visiting with her grandfather L. O. Tomlinson this week.

Crane, Texas Louise Tomlinson Crane Texas L. O. Tomlinson

Nazarenes Set Vacation Bible School Details

The Church of the Nazarene in Bexinkinie will run a daily Vacation Bible School from June 25 to June 29. Supervisor Mrs Milton Harrington leads a team including Mrs Velma Collum Mrs Joy Laws Mrs L E Walker and several others. Sessions run 9 to 1130 each morning for ages 2 to 15.

Church of the Nazarene Bexinkinie Milton Harrington Velma Collum Joy Laws L. E. Walker Velma Clardy H. J. Lampkin Dawson Hudgens H. J. Burns Dean Brown H. E. Teas Myrna McCall Shirley Flemons Joyce Teas Jane Pyeatt Frankie Schooley

Mrs Prentice White Travels to Wheelis Oklahoma

Mrs Prentice White departed Monday for Wheelis Oklahoma to visit her brother and family. She is expected to return home within a few days.

Prentice White Wheelis Oklahoma

HORMER RESIDENTS VISIT MOTHER IN SANTA FE

Mr and Mrs George of Santa Fe and their daughter spent last week at the home of Mrs John D Graham the mother of Mr Georges wife.

George Santa Fe John D. Graham

Bible School Invitation at Church of the Nazarene

In these ages are invited to attend this Bible School at the Church of the Nazarene inviting all youths and families to join for lessons and activities.

Church of the Nazarene

Bridal Shower For Miss Simpson Held At Home

Miss Loma Simpson will be honored with a bridal shower at the home of Mrs. Hamlet Brideforth on Tuesday June 26. Calling hours are from 7 to 9 P M. Co hostesses include Mrs Eva Griffin Mrs Jim Stewart Mrs Sally Blackman Miss Ita Blackman and Mrs Weldon Miles.

Loma Simpson Hamlet Brideforth Bridgeforth Eva Griffin Jim Stewart Sally Blackman Ita Blackman Weldon Miles

Russians Increase Forces in East Germany Reported

United States High Commissioner John McCloy says Russia maintains 20 to 30 divisions in East Germany with about 60,000 trusted East German troops. He notes joint movements with Soviet units and improved equipment including jets for propeller aircraft.

Washington John McCloy United States Germany Russia East Germany McCloy

Dog Saves Baby in Quay County Water Hole

Tootsie a shepherd collie mix is praised after alerting Mrs. Ben Rue to a drowning incident near Tucumcari. Wayne Rue, three, was found in a water pool by his father and revived with artificial respiration by neighbor Marvin Johnson after the dog reportedly plunged into the pool in a vain attempt to pull him out.

Tootsie Quay County Wayne Rue Ben H. Rue Tucumcari Marvin, Johnson Mrs. Rue

America Depends on Family Car

A Politz survey shows 59 million adults use autos daily for work shopping and errands. Car ownership up 50 percent since 1940 with 40 million registrations in 1950. average car eight years old. The auto industry sustains half a million firms and more than nine million jobs, with federal and state taxes totaling several billions.

Detroit United States Alfred Politz Research Organization U.S America

Adams Home Suffered Severe Hail Damage in Canyon

Mrs Tootsie Adams of Lovington reports her Canyon Texas home ruined by a June 11 hailstorm. Hailstones two inches across carved holes in the roof and shattered window panes. Ceilings and stoves suffered damage, with widespread destruction to roofs including schools and a housing project.

Tootsie Adams W. A. Wright Lovington Canyon Texas

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