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Newspaper

Lovington Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1951

Page

3

Phil Robinson Hosts Men’s Bridge Group Motion

Phil Robinson hosted the Men’s Bridge Group at his home for a Wednesday night session. Attendees included Dr H W Gillett Bill Badgett C T Sparkman Harold Bridgforth Finis Heidel Andy Swarthout Weldon Cox Bernard Love Charley Corder Bill Hessler and Hank Hazen.

Sion Dr. H. W. Gillett Bill Badgett C. T. Sparkman Harold Bridgforth Finis Heidel Andy Swarthout Weldon Cox Bernard Love Charley Corder Bill Hessler Hank Hazen

Mrs Berry Hosts Bridge Club Meeting at Her Home

Mrs. D. C. Berry entertained the Wednesday Bridge Club on February 28 with three tables of five progressive Party bridge. High score went to Mrs. Mary Stansell, second to Mrs. W. H. Wilder, and guest prize to Mrs. C. E. Alexander. A salad course followed. Attendees included logan Beal, W. W. Carter, Millard Eidson, Lilly Fairweather, Ethel Graham, G. T. Hanners, Mary Ruth McCrory, W. T. Myers, Mary Stansell, W. H. Wilder, C. C. Chambers, and C. E. Alexander. Next meeting will be at Mrs. Dick Lee’s home.

D. C. Berry Mary Stansell W. H. Wilder C. E. Alexander Mmes. Logan Beal W. W. Carter Millard Eidson Lilly Fairweather Ethel Graham G. T. Hanners Mary Ruth McCrory W. T. Myers C. C. Chambers Dick Lee

Making the Home Christian Taught to Ladies' Bible Class

Garnie Atkisson led a Wo mens Bible Class lesson at the Church of Christ on Wednesday morning continuing the series Making the Home Christian. Attendees included Mmes Floyd Ayres J L Kidd L B Gill Hank Medlin T O Reed P H Joplin Lillian Ivey Bill Fleming and many others.

Garnie Atkisson Church of Christ Atkisson Mmes Floyd Ayres J. L. Kidd L. B. Gill Hank Medlin T. O. Reed P. H. Joplin Lillian Ivey Bill Fleming Troy Cocke Sr Otto Wegner Bill Lowman Jack Miller Bill Condra

Miller Family Visits Gamble Parents on Texas Move

Mr and Mrs Fred Miller and family recently visited Mrs Mil ler’s parents Mr and Mrs P H Gamble. The Millers travel from Elk City Oklahoma toward Rankin Texas where they plan to settle.

Fred Miller P. H. Gamble Miller Millers Elk City Oklahoma Rankin Texas

Thanking Friends for Support After Illness and Death

Mrs. W. F. Cone and family express gratitude for thoughtful acts during the illness and death of their husband and father. They offer blessings and a prayer for those who cared.

W. F. Cone

Jimmy Lister Delights Rotary Club With Magic Act

High School student Jimmy Lister entertained Rotary Club and guests at a Wednesday luncheon under Rotarian Fletcher Stapp. Fourteen Rotarians were nominated for the Rotary Board of Directors for 1951 52 term and seven of them will be chosen next week. Lester Alston reported the Lovington club led district attendance in January and urged attendance at the Santa Fe district meeting in April.

Jimmy Lister Fletcher Stapp Rotary Club Rotary Board of Directors Lester Alston Lovington

New Bridge Club Met Thursday

Mrs. C. E. Alexander entertained a newly organized bridge club at her home. The club will meet every other Thursday and played Six-hand Rubber bridge with three progressions. High score went to Mrs. R. H. Marlar. Guests included Merle Kencel, Kenneth Chambers, Collin Chambers, R. E. Smith, and others.

C. E. Alexander R. H. Marlar Alexander Mmes Merle Kencel Kenneth Chambers Collin Chambers R. E. Smith James Robinson E. E. Stagner W.L. Minton

Community bingo event highlights and attendees

Mrs. J. P. Morgan hosted a bingo gathering with prize won by Mrs. Jacques Dailey. Mrs. Love served pecan pie and coffee. Attendees included Mrs. Berry Freeman, Mr. Morgan, Daymin Shipp, George Paulowsky, Connie Pruitt, and Jacques Dailey.

J. P. Morgan Jacques Dailey Love Mmes Berry Freeman Bob Morgan Daymin Shipp George Paulowsky Connie Pruit

Ports mouth High pupils earn 68944 in 1950 part time work

In Portsmouth New Hampshire 327 students at Portsmouth High School earned a total of 68944 on part time jobs during 1950. This sum represents nearly three quarters of the total salaries paid to teachers which stood at 100750.

Portsmouth, N. H Portsmouth High School

Mrs Fleetwood Visits Lewiston Area Guests

Mrs Maud Fleetwood of Long Beach California visits with Mrs Mary S Hoppe in Lewington. Also in town are Mrs Maumis Keller and Miss Donna Roudabush of Brooklyn Iowa en route from California. Carl Hooper of Mineral Wells Texas joins weekend guests Marvin S Hooper and family from Penwell Texas.

Maud Fleetwood Long Beach California Maumis Keller Donna Roudabush Brooklyn Iowa Mary S. Hoppe Keller Roudabush Nowa Fleetwood Lewington Hooper Carl Hooper Mineral Wells Texas Marvin S. Hooper Penwell

Rebekah Class Entertained Leaders At Ladies' Council

The Women’s Council of the Christian Church met at Mrs. Bob Boyd’s home for a regular meeting. Mrs. W. H. Wilder led the study session. In business, plans were set to support Miss Imogene Williams’ missionary work in Thailand. A cookbook sale report noted 200 books sold and 100 more ordered.

Women’s Council of the Christian Church Bob Boyd W. H. Wilder Imogene Williams Thailand

Rebekah Class Elects New Leader at Oglesby Home

Mrs. Clyde Harris was elected group captain replacing Mrs Von dle Lowe who moved away. Nursery items including color books crayons and scissors were purchased. Refreshments of fruit punch and cookies were served to attendees. Attendees included Mmes Clyde Harris Ruth Wilson Velma Inman Johnnie Lucas Pat Barker Jo Bishop C O Lewis Billy C Foster Elizabeth Bratcher L H Oglesby Paul R Fisher Jack W Marshall C C Worthy and Barnie.

L. H. Oglesby Rebekah Clyde Harris Vondle Lowe Mmes Ruth Wilson Velma Inman Johnnie Lucas Pat Barker Jo Bishop C. O. Lewis Billy C. Foster Elizabeth Bratcher Paul R. Fisher Jack W. Marshall C. C. Worthy Barnie

Calendar of Events March 6 to March 13

Community listings reveal a week of clubs classes and meetings across churches and civic groups. Events include First Assembly of God Gulf Bridge Canasta Rotary Women Bible study Eastern Star Maverick Dance Club Camera Club and Beta Sigma Phi along with church board meetings and religious women groups.

First Assembly of God Church Eastern Star Masonic Hall Lion’s Club Llano Hotel Maverick Dance Club Bull Barn Camera Club Rebekah Lodge I.C.C.F. Hall Beta Sigma Phi Methodist Church Board Meeting W. F. M. S.— Nazarene Church M. C Roberts

Villers Family Reunion From California Visit

Mr and Mrs Garnet Villers and L C Villers returned last weekend from California where they visited Donald Villers in the U S Naval Hospital in Oakland California Donald Villers is the son of Mr and Mrs Garnet Villers

Garnet Villers L. C. Villers California Donald Villers U. S. Naval Hospital Oakland Villers Mrs

Thursday Night Bridge Club Hosts Mrs Bernard Love

Mrs Bernard Love entertained members and guests of the Thursday Night Bridge Club on March 1 at her home. The group played three progressions of Six-hand Rubber bridge at two four person tables with high score won by Mrs Day.

Bernard Love Day

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lucille Dailey Phil Robinson Mathieson Mathies Lovington Storage CO Fas Acticel Chev Southern Union Gas Company Southern Union Union Quas Ney Sen Mrs. Berry Bridge Joe Lawson Alton Chenault J.W. Allen George Johnston Archie Nowell Tracy Graydon Dean Dan Pritchard Floyd Creek Joe Clifton J. W. Pyburn Berry Black Vandal Wilks John Hood Laura Wilks Jewel Smith Randy Bal Lard Robert Gill Royce Burns George Mayfield and Beecher Martin Lovington Motor Supply T. W. Gunn Lovington, New Mexico New Bridge Club Mrs. Fleetwood Wm. R. Bruner West Taylor — Hobbs, N. M the Osteopathic Hospital W.H. Wilder Ladies’ Council Gulf Bridge and Canasta Club Women’s Bible Class Rotary Club—Methodist Church Mon W. M. U.—Baptist Church S.—Methodist Church W. A. Bumstead Xray Animal Hospital North Dal Paso Hobbs New Mexico The Melody Shop W. Dunham — Hobbs, N. M B. Love LEA County State Bank Massey-Harris New Mexico Implement Co
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