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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1951
Page
3
Father Venatius Rutowsky pastorate at Avenue B announces Mass every Sunday at 11 00 o clock in March. Services shift to 8 00 on May and June with baptism after Mass. Catechism sessions run Saturdays from 1 00 to 4 00 PM and confessions scheduled accordingly.
The notice lists worship at 9 45 a m on Sunday and evening activities from 6 30 p m to 7 30 p m with RS and a Sunday 11 a m service time.
The text lists church activities for Sunday and midweek meetings led by Rev. Orel Botele Randolph Wall a School Supt. with times shown as 15 p.m. on Sunday indicating a schedule of morning worship Sunday and evening service plus Young People’s meeting Wednesday and prayer meeting Friday.
Presbyterian Evening Worship at 7 p.m. Sunday Men's Bible Class at 7:45 p.m. Women of the Church meet first and third Mondays. Baptist CTU Sunday Evening Service with Teachers and Officers meeting at 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Howard Grandon, Sunday.
Sunday school morning program at Nazarene Church followed by Young People meeting and evening service. Prayer meeting at 7 45 p m. Wednesday service at Nazarene. Methodist Church youth club meeting at 6 45 p m and MYF on Sunday.
Mrs Robert W Ward hosted a Friday tea on June 22 from 2 30 to 4 30 for about 20 guests. Honorees were Mrs Louis Armijo and Mrs Stanley Borthwick, wife of Judge Armijo who presided in Lovington last week. Mint tea and cookies were served.
Stevens Clinic offers physical medicine and chiropody with foot surgery services at 204 West Taylor. Call 92 for appointments and information.
Lt Elmer Barnes of Crossroads writes his parents Mr and Mrs B B Barnes that he is resting on a small island near Korea after flying many missions in the Korean War.
Mr and Mrs Dutch Clayton and their daughter have returned after a two week trip visiting points of interest in Old Mexico.
Mr and Mrs Andy Collins travel to Tulsa Oklahoma to visit relatives and friends during the weekend.
Mrs Sam Lucas spent several days in Artesia last week visiting the town and nearby areas, stretching the trip into a short personal journey through the community.
Barbour's Cafe owner Miss Pearl Barbour spent several days in Oklahoma last week visiting friends and family.
Mr and Mrs Seth Alston attended the Potash and Chemical Company stockholders meeting at Carlsbad on June 25 and also took part in the New Mexico Cattlegrowers meeting in Albuquerque.
Rockland county designers Norman Cherner and Edwin Kramer draw plans for six two bedroom modern houses cost about 8500 dollars each. Homes feature extensive plywood construction, hardwood veneers, wrought iron legs, and interiors tailored by Cherner. Each five room layout includes kitchen, living room, foyer, and two bedrooms with expansion options for growing families.
Barbara Wright of Lovington and Patricia Bigham of Lovington led a group of students at the state university. Wright, among 31 carrying 12 hours or more, posted an average B in the second semester in General College. Bigham, among 16 in Arts and Sciences, earned a straight A.
Members urged to attend regular work night at the church on June 26 at 7 15 in the Educational building. Men to bring their own hammers for work activities.
Mr and Mrs W H Wilder and children came back from a three week trip visiting relatives in Kansas City St Louis and Tulsa Donnie Spradling joined them Amber Sumner a niece of Mrs Wilder returned home with them for a two week visit
Lovington residents report guests from Albuquerque as Cleo Wallace and spouse host Carl Wallace. Sandra Haley visits Lovington with Alice Jones while John Kelly and family travel to Oklahoma to visit friends and relatives.
The First Methodist Church will observe Holy Communion during regular Sunday services on July 1 with a 6 30 start. An evening gospel singing worship service and a religious movie St Paul s return to Jerusalem will be shown. A cordial welcome is extended to all.
Attend Convention at Clayton on Friday June 22. Morning registration drew a record crowd. A business meeting followed. In the afternoon ladies were honored with a tea style show and social hour. A banquet was held at the Clayton school in the afternoon.
Frances Connell, bride elect of Andrew Swarthout, was honored at a June 26 bridal shower and tea at the Youth Center. Calling hours were 4 to 6. Hostesses included Mrs. John Connell, Mrs. Robert Ward, and others. Guests signed the guest book and refreshments were served.
Miss Loma Simpson was honored with a bridal shower at the home of Mrs. Harold Bridgforth on June 26. Co-hostesses included Mrs. Jim Stewart Mrs. Eva Griffin Mrs. Weldon Miles Mrs. Ally Blackmon and Mrs. Ida Blackmon. About 40 guests attended as refreshments were served and a bride’s book was kept by Miss Novella Walker.
Darryl Walton and Ken Garrison won the Jaycee Junior Golf Tournament at Hobbs on Tuesday. Walton shot 74 two over par, Garrison 85, with both earning all expense paid trips to the Jaycee State Tournament in Albuquerque July 19 to 22. Other Hobbs players posted scores from 89 to 144.
In Clinton Massachusetts five fire engineers received 80 cents each for last year's services. The town appropriated a total of 4 dollars for the work.
A columnist advises capturing weddings with amateur snapshots beyond the official photos. Brides and guests can document pre wedding events such as bridal showers and trousseau parties, and round out the day with reception moments including the cake, bouquet toss, and guests’ greetings. John van Guilder.
Mr and Mrs Bernard Love hosted a Saturday Night Bridge Club gathering at the Kinder garten at 7:30 PM on June 23. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Bill Badgett Mr and Mrs Charles Corder Mr and Mrs C T Sparkman Mr and Mrs Bernard Love Mr and Mrs Stanley Borthwick Mr and Mrs Tom Bridgeforth and Dr and Mrs Gillett. Sparkmans won high score funds from the common people with Badgetts placing low. Borthwicks of Albuquerque were houseguests of the Loves.
Nowell Drug beat McDonald 17 to 14 on Monday night. No other game details or context were available.
The Rebekahs met Monday June 25 at 8 p.m. in the lodge hall. Regular business was transacted with fourteen members present. Punch and cookies were served.
Mr and Mrs Robert Ward hosted a dinner on June 21 at 7 P M honoring Judge and Mrs Louis Armijo and Clyde Backenstoss court reporter for this district Judge Armijo sat on the bench in place of District Judge George T Harris who is in hospital or away from the court.
A farewell party was held at the Bus Barn on Wednesday to honor Jim Wilson and his party as they prepare to move to Houston Texas.
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