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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1955
Page
4
An advertisement offers wedding vows exchange service by Miss Garner and Mr Patterson. The text also promotes a home schooling program by Columbia School, Albuquerque, with diploma upon completion and a contact address ex 1483.
Miss Patricia Gilbert elected Grand Immortality of the Order of Rainbow for Girls in New Mexico. Grand Assembly will be in Roswell in 1955. She previously served as Grand Representative to Florida and was secretary of the 1955 Recorders and Reporters Club. She is Lovington High School class of 195? graduate. Parents are Mr and Mrs A B Gilbert.
Job posting seeks a male agent to market Singer sewing machines in Lovington. Applicants must be willing to earn about 200 dollars weekly and either visit in person or write Singer Sewing Machine Company in Hobbs for details. Failure to meet the requirement will disqualify.
The engagement of Helen Ruth Lyons, granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. K. Lyons of 1018 Third Avenue Moorehead Minnesota, to Veil Calvin Cassidy of Hardin Oklahoma, was announced. The couple plans to wed in Lovington on Saturday July 2 at 10 A M. Lyons is a 1954 Lovington High School graduate.
Mrs Jack Marshall chaired the Carol Mae Circle at First Baptist Church after last Wednesday’s gathering. Officers elected include chairman Mrs Jack Marshall co chairwoman Mrs Wanda Wood and secretary treasurer Mrs Bretha Weaver with Mrs Virginia Perry reporting. Refreshments served to listed members. next circle meeting planned at Mrs Ester Reagan’s home at 311 Rainbow in July.
The Carolyn G A s met at Immanuel Baptist Church Hobbs Monday afternoon at 2 PM. The watchword and allegiance were given, followed by a song and a prayer read by Sandra Isbell. Missionary booklets were distributed along with a poem What Would Jesus Say If He Came Today. Grape punch was served by Mrs. Thurman Foster to Darline Foster and Sandra Isbell. Visitors included Lois Cone and Mrs. Wilma Rose.
Mrs R W Wheeler hosted the Ruth Circle of the First Methodist Church at 602 N Houston on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Jay McPherson led in the absence of president Mrs Charles Bumpass. Cards for pledges were signed and a 90 cent love offering was collected.
Homer Hershel Harold of Lovington New Mexico is among 70 Methodist ministerial students at a evangelism workshop in Lake Junaluska North Carolina before a cross country mission. He studies at Perkins School of Theology Southern Methodist University Dallas Texas.
The Women’s Council of First Christian Church met at Mrs. E B Parsons home. Devotions were led by Mrs Iva Cox and Mrs Wallye Hardin led a prayer. Mrs Parsons conducted the study lesson and refreshments were served to listed members.
National Democratic Committee chair Paul M. Butler proposed rules to guide the 1956 convention aiming to secure harmony and ensure the Democratic presidential nominee appears on all state ballots. The Texas Democratic Party feud flared as Butler began a six day Texas peace tour meeting Gov. Allan Shivers amid disputes over loyalty and luncheon invitations. The rules seek to place on state committees the duty to obtain the Democratic nominees on state ballots.
Cuban second baseman Yuma D C Argundine has been sold to Yuma Arizona to play in the Class C League. Esteves released by the Sports heads to Cuba. Joe Guarino started with the Sports, then with the Roswell Rockets, now trying out with the Rockets. Bob Beck, released, returns home to Davenport Iowa. Pat Stacey says only five veterans allowed. Ortiz or Ramos must go. Rooting Combine features four top rooters Clarence Love Jim Winslow Lahoma Crouch Hot Shot Ash. Fans heckle Umpire as Jackson of the Potashers hits. Balls Lost Tuesday night total 28 over the fence. replacement balls cost 2.75 each.
The Ladies Council of the First Christian Church will meet at 2 p.m. on Tuesday June 28 in the home of Mrs John Connell at 613 West Odam. The meeting was originally scheduled for July 5.
Three men faced fines by City Police Court Judge John W. Green on Thursday. I. W. Younger paid 10 dollars for speeding, Hollis Wayne Wilson 15 dollars for a drunk charge, and R. C. Nichols 15 dollars for a drunk charge. Carl Goldston spent a night in jail and paid 110 dollars for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and driving without a license, with his license tarred for one year.
Mallamar News notes the Mal jamar Baptist Church junior class enjoyed a hayride and weiner roast on Wednesday the 22nd. Mrs Bette Taylor hosted her class with Rodney West Tommy Phyllis Cooley Margaret Barbara Curtis Charamayne Hammond Joy Mason Buster Mason Edith Northam A C Taylor Freda Duckworth Cruella Cecilia Holeman Kyla Sue Taylor Tommy Potts Patsy Jo Vowell Billie Golden Wanda Pleasant Kenneth Elliott attended.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Shrader of Mallamar plan a short visit to Tulsy Oklahoma to see their son Chester Shrader. Accompanying them are Joe and Juanita Shrader of Pomona California who recently stayed in Mallamar. J F Harrison moves to Kewanee Oil Camp as engineer transfer from Shidler Oklahoma. Osgar Doughty and family of Malamar go on vacation visiting Texas Oklahoma and Kansas.
The Business and Professional Women's Club held a dinner meeting on Wednesday June 22 at a local hotel. They discussed an upcoming bridal show featuring gowns from the early 1900s to present day with Camille Trotz as the lone visitor among members.
Marietta Thompson spent last week visiting friends in Clovis. The trip highlights social ties and personal travel activity in the region.
Miss Mary Ann Cox of Stanton Texas is appointed youth director for the summer at Hobbs First Methodist Church. She holds a B M Edu from Eastern New Mexico University and has taught music in Sundown and Lovington schools. The church raised funds to cover the position, and crafts drama and a youth choir are planned. Sunday school at 9 30 for college students opened, with evening fellowship at 5 followed by worship and activities.
The Triangle Extension Club held a June 21 meeting at Lovington home of Mrs Ben McBrayer with Mrs Troy Fort presiding. Members from Hobbs and Lovington discussed electing a representative for the State Meeting in Las Cruces August 24 25 and 26 then honored retiring county home agent Mrs Lucy Rush with a Pink and Blue shower hosted by Mrs Jim Gilstrap.
Laverne Bilbrey and Edward Dehn both of Eunice wed in Carlsbad. Frances Fiores married Grandy Bakusbo’h of Lovington in a separate ceremony.
Birth notices list several newborns with parents and locations including Carlsbad Lovington Hobbs Jal and addresses. A daughter Brenda Liarlene born to Mr and Mrs William C Johnson at Carlsbad with weight 7 pounds 11 ounces. A son Melvin Lee to Mr and Mrs A J Mitchell in Lovington 7 pounds 11 ounces. A son James Martin to Mr and Mrs Albert Akin at 100 East Skelly Hobbs 6 pounds 1 ounce. A daughter Valerie Lara to Mr and Mrs E L Scudday Hobbs 7 pounds 9 ounces. A daughter Pamela Jan to Mr and Mrs D W Weaver Jal 7 pounds 9 ounces.
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