Visitors Honor Mallamar Residents with Local Gatherings
Mrs. Oscar Goodman and Mrs. Oliver Jenkins of Paintsville Kentucky stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Taylor in Mallamar and toured Cloudcroft White Sands and nearby towns. A mother’s illness in Oklahoma prompted a quick departure, and the death was reported the same Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Goodman
Oliver Jenkins
Paintsville
Kentucky
Kyle Taylor
Clyde Welch
Ada
Oklahoma
Aubrey Northam
Carlsbad Caverns
Evirt West
Edward Hailes
Larry Duncan
Cecil Thompson
Artesia
L.&m. Bridge Club
Freeman H. Alexander
Garell Westall
William Cook
Kenneth Shields
A. C. Taylor II
Lovington
Campbells
Bill Philips Jr
Recreation Hall
Curtis Stack
Arthur Hatfield
Zealy
Jimmy McCutchon
L. O. Shrader
Othar Furrh
Ida Pleasant
C. T. Burrows
T. D. Bradshaw
Gene Stricker
Yucca Past Matrons Meet At Garrett Home
Yucca Past Matrons gathered Tuesday night at Mrs. Kate Garrett's home with co host Mrs. Emma Coleman. Eula Howell led in the absence of president Mrs. Vera Graves. Members present included Mrs. Myrtle Moore Maude Woodward Elizabeth Clardy Mrs. John H. Graham and Mrs. Flossie Stoneham. Stoneham presented the program on Loving Kindness followed by a salad course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Garrett
Emma Coleman
Eula Howell
Vera Graves
Farmerette Extension Club to Meet at Goodrich Home
The Farmerette Extension Club will meet at the home of Mrs. R. F. Goodrich at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodrich
Farmerette Extension Club
R. F. Goodrich
Odd Fellows Gift Tractor To New Mexico Boys Ranch
M. O. McCracken of Roswell delivers keys to Walker, superintendent of the New Mexico Boys Ranch, for a Major Ford Diesel Tractor purchased through the state Odd Fellows and Rebekah Assembly. The gift supports farm work for 32 ranch residents with equipment bought at cost via Don Breech’s General Farm and Auto Supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. O. McCracken
Roswell
New Mexico
International Order of Odd Fellows
Ford Tractor
Walker
Lem A. Wright
Clovis, New Mexico
New Mexico Boys Ranch
la Joya
The
Rebekah Assembly
Boys Ranch
4-H Clubs Seek Recognition in National Week
Lea County 4-H clubs plan National 4 H Club Week March 3 11 with displays radio programs and club editions. Bill Lewis leads plans to raise awareness of the 4 H emblem and meanings while each of the 10 clubs underscores officer leadership and monthly meetings for project work and community activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lea County
Bill Lewis
Odd Fellows Conduct Regular Meeting At IOOF Hall
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows held a regular session on Tuesday evening March 6 at the IOOF Hall on North Love Street. Vice Grand Wilford Earl presided in Noble Grand Thomas absence. First degree conferred on Pat Murphy with refreshments served for three visitors from Maljam ar and 10 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
IOOF
North Love St
Wilford Earl
Grand Thomas
Pat Murphy
Maljamar
Rotary meeting outlines program by Jim Whittenberg
Jim Whittenberg led the weekly Rotary Club program in Fellowship Hall of the Methodist Church presenting a community service film. The meeting also began selections for the board of directors. Larry Crouse serves as club president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Whittenberg
Rotary Club
Fellowship Hall
The
Methodist Church
Larry Crouse
Cuban House Guest Visits Mr. and Mrs. Vowell
Manuel Arado a medical student from Havana Cuba is a house guest at 321 West Van Buren the home of Mr and Mrs Tye Vowell He befriended Mr Vowell after injury in Cuba last year and plans a brief visit to Mexico during his stay
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Arado
Havana
Cuba
Tye Vowell
W. van Buren
Arado
Clinica Minimal
Mr. Vowell
Mexico
Searchlight Circle Meeting At Connell's
The Searchlight Circle of First Christian Church met Tuesday afternoon at 613 W Adams Ave the home of Mrs John Campbell. The devotional was based on the 23rd Psalm led by Mrs A C Berry with lesson by Mrs Wilbur Kaiser who presided over a brief business session. Refreshments were served to several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
John Campbell
W. Adams Ave
A. C. Berry
Wilbur Kaiser
Mesdames Berry
Don Parsons
Boon Hardin
Vada Martin
Jimmie Lee Vanners
Kaiser
Trio Charged With Disorderly Conduct At Scotty's Bar
John Lara 64 and his sons Joe 18 Gilbert 20 charged in city court with disorderly conduct and carrying concealed weapons after their arrest Tuesday at 6 PM at Scotty's Bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lara
Joe
Gilbert
Scotty's Bar
Future Teachers to Teach In Lovington Schools
On Friday March ninth about forty Future Teachers from Lovington High School will gain hands on classroom experience. Morning sessions from 9:00 to 11:45 place FTA members with first through third grade classes and in the afternoon they cover fourth through sixth grade classrooms. The program aims to expose students to real teaching situations and assist those considering education as a career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington High School
Marriage Licenses Issued in Texas Towns
On Feb 5 Gladys Lowell Phelps 32 wed Dominic Profazi 41 in Midland Texas. Feb 6 Jackie Norris 35 married James F Jennings 45 in Lamesa. Collene Morave Green 19 wed Theodore L Smith 19 in Clovis. Opal Henry Perry 40 wed Floyd D King 51 in Monahans. Murleen Graham 26 wed Mack Tyler 24 in Odessa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Lowell Phelps
Dominic Profazi
Midland
Texas
Jackie Norris
James F. Jennings
Lamesa
Collene Morave Green
Theodore L. Smith
Clovis
Opal Henry Perry
Floyd D. King
Monahans
Murleen Graham
Mack Tyler
Odessa
Wealth Measure Quote By Jowett
A historical quote attributed to Jowett on wealth and value. It reflects the idea that true worth is measured by character and integrity rather than money. The line emphasizes inner value over material possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Jowett
Advertising Series Highlights New Mexico Progress History
The United States Brewers Foundation launches a state advertising series in New Mexico spotlighting progress and history. The first four themes cover the Goodnight Trail cattle drives, the arrival of the first railroad train, Santa Fe Trail pack trains, and the Butterfield Stage Route opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
Spl
United States Brewers Foundation
New Mexico
Chas. J. Huff
Goodnight Trail
Santa Fe Trail
Butterfield
Southwest
Huff
Lovington Students Attend Hobbs Council Meeting
Lovington Junior High School Student Council members plus sponsor Warren Dill attended the spring council meeting in Hobbs New Mexico on March 3 1956. Eighteen members joined discussions on sportsmanship vandalism civic duties school assemblies and the group heard music from Hobbs High Houston Junior High and Hobbs Heizer junior high schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington
Hobbs
New Mexico
Warren Dill
Morris Pruitt
Manuel Bustamente
Cartela Keys
Madeline Greaves
Jesse Langlitz
Garnet Villers
Elyse Howard
Nancille Mize
Bruce Kennedy
Bobby Alexander
Ruby Moore
Jerry Caudill
Ann Jones
Bridget Evans
Charnell Pruitt
Marshall Williamson
Susan Frier
Barbara Byrd
Hobbs High School
Houston Junior High School
Hobbs Heizer Junior High School
Five Hobbs Children Declared Neglected
Mrs. Jack Hammer petitioned in District Court at Lovington to declare five Hobbs children aged two to eight dependent and neglected. Eugene Utnage and Phyllis Utnage of Hobbs were named as parents. Hammer has custody of the children, and the petition was granted giving her care and control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hammer
Lovington
Eugene Utnage
Phyllis Utnage
Hobbs
E. Byers Street
Visiting relatives in Denver Colorado
Mrs Frank Troseth and her children Erich and Gayle are in Denver Colorado visiting Mrs Troseth’s mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Troseth
Erichnd
Gayle
Denver, Colorado
Mrs. Troséth
Income tax filing options for married couples
The best approach is to compute taxes both jointly and separately to see which saves more. Joint returns are generally cheaper, but certain cases forbid joint filing such as divorce, legal separation by year end, or marriages to non citizens. If filing jointly both spouses must sign, and Form 1040 or 1049 rules apply with W-2 forms included.
Building Permits For Southwestern Builders And Others
Building permits filed include Southwestern Builders at 7062 West Avenue I for six rooms two baths worth 10000 and at 807 West Ave I for five rooms bath and half worth 9600. Three homes on West Tyler at 1109 1117 1201 will have five rooms and bath priced 7000 each. Two more homes at 1113 and 1205 West Tyler priced 8000 will have five rooms and bath and half. Edna Pearl Rodgers filed to remodel 622 North Love for 1090. Luckie and Novach at 711 West Avenue K seek five rooms and bath for 7500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern Builders
West Avenue I
West Ave. I
West Tyler
Edna Pearl Rodgers
North Love
Luckie and Novach
West Avenue
Visit With Parents In Springfield Trip
Mrs. Glenn Carter and son Kim of Tulio Texas and Mrs. I M Cox Jr and son Mark of Springfield Missouri spent Tuesday night with Mr and Mrs Fred Cox at 619 West Central Springfield returning Wednesday to Tulio Texas and Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Carter
Kim
Tulio
Texas
I. M. Cox, Jr
Mark
Springfield
Fred Cox
West Central
Better Living Predicted a Motion Picture
A 60 person audience at Hobbs Country Club viewed Live Better Electrically, showing plans for a nationwide drive to promote low cost electricity for homes. New Mexico Electric Co. hosted. a large April start includes national ads and local broadcasts. A companion film Meet Mrs Swenson will tour the state over the next two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobbs Country Club
New Mexico Electric Co
Mrs. Swenson
Four candidates seek reelection in local race
Isam F. Collier, John L. Love, and Mrs. Ravennelle Tatum ran for second terms unopposed. Love is county clerk and Tatum is assessor. John W. Suerman filed as County Surveyor. L. C. Green, a lone Republican, sought Justice of the Peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isam F. Collier
John L. Love
Ravenelle Tatum
Love
Patu M. Couily
Tatum
John W. Suerman
L. C. Green
Office of Justice of Peace
Fort Worth Architects to Assist Graves on Court House Plans
Wyatt C Hedrick and Co of Fort Worth architectural engineers will join Robbs architect George Graves to survey the Lea County Court House needs and prepare sketches and estimates for enlargement to be presented to the commissioners later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyatt C. Hedrick
Prowler Reported Near First Baptist Church
Prowler seen near First Baptist Church as police investigated. Two youths on a motorcycle allegedly carjacked a vehicle and fled with a burlap sack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
City Manager Bil Harrison Attends Tempe Area Meeting
City Manager Bil Harrison is in Tempe Arizona this week attending a meeting of city managers from the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bil Harrison
Tempe
Arizona
Love Outshines Wealth in Human Kindness
A brief aphorism emphasizes that love surpasses material wealth, noting that kindness and affection are accessible to all regardless of riches. The quote from Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell elevates love as the truly valuable gift society can share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
Lovington Schools Spelling Contest and Spring Sports Plans
Lovington Junior High hosts a spelling contest from March 3 to 30 with forty four entrants. Winners advance to a district match in El Paso on April 27 28 then a Washington DC national contest in May. The article lists participants by grade and highlights Annette Pruitt as a past and current contender. It also outlines track baseball golf tennis and junior track plans and participant lists for each sport with expected schedules and practice details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington
el Paso
Texas
Washington, D. C
Bruce Kennedy
Robbie Robertson
Ruby Moore
Ann Bonomo
Patricia Cook
Leroy Grogan
Linda Plummer
Carlos Holguin
Daniel McNabb
Colby Wheeler
Susanne Frier
George Stork
Lois Trimble
Mary Lou Williams
Sandra Moore
Dennis King
Bryce Howard
la Veda Lawson
Jimmy Erwin
Mark Kennedy
Carlene Walcott
Barbara Wills
Joe Wood
Eva Sanchez
Patricia Brown
Robert Bradwash
Linda Teas
Ronald Joe Anderon
Joyce Holder
John Custer
James Field
Sharon Taylor
Pat Crow
Jess To Tanglitz
Ronnie Rogers
Jerry Ancell
Annette Pruitt
le Ette Phillips
Kaye Webb
Jean Shroeder
Virginia Wheeler
Bop Nelson Norene Wilson
Newt White
Levington
Annette
Hearst
H. C. Pannell
Jerry Hanners
Bill Sybert
Jo Surk
Delbert Shirey
Phil Schroeder
Alan Stolpe
Kendall Badgett
Ken Leder
John Simpson
Bill Gunn
Durwood Stell
Jim LeBeau
Pete Drexler
MMI
Roswell
Fox
Ft. Sumner
Hobbs
Albuquerque
Bobby Collum
Ronnie Short
Larry Williams
Henry Frison
Gary Mce Carrell
Gary Lowery
Lee Smith
Joe Aduddell
Mike Denton
Lee Carrell
Mikie Caton
Roy Burke
Charles Mosley
Lovington High School
Hank Hensley
Lovington Country Club
Willoughby
Richard Holder
Able Gunn
Bill Berkshire
Garland Moore
Eddie Millsap
Jim Begley
Terry Townsend
Bill Harrod
Ronnie Presley
Ronald Crocker
Episcopal Church of the Resurrection Groundbreaking Lovington
Bishop C J Kinslaving III of Albuquerque will break ground for the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection in Lovington on Tuesday March 13 at 9 am. The church site is at 5th Street and Avenue C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
Lovington
C. J. Kinslaving, III
Albuquerque
Episcopal Church of the Resurrection
5Th and
Avenue C
Drive-In Schedule Promises Easy Family Night
Sunset and Tradewind drive in movie listings appear in the Lovington Leader. Both drive-ins sit on the Hobbs Highway, 18 miles from Lovington, described as a pleasant family-friendly drive for tonight’s viewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington
Hobbs Highway
New Subscribers to Lovington Leader Listed
New subscribers named include Mrs. Eugene Williams of Hobbs Mrs. John W Adel Mrs. T. E. Gassaway W N Robertson both of Route One Jerry E Wood and Mrs E A Elkan of Rosario Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington
Eugene Wiliams
Hobbs
John W. Adel
T. E. Gassaway
W. N. Robertson
Route One
Jerry E. Wood
E. A. Elkan
Rosario
Mexico
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Mallamar News
Mrs
Rochester
Burgess Blanter
G. A. Rich
Chief Texas
Barney Cockburn
Merle Smitterman
Gill
Odd Fellows
Rotary
Searchlight Circle
Connell
Mex
Ft. Worth Architects
Graves
Prowler Reported
Righ
Larry Harris
Calvin Yancey
James Scott
Larry Padget
Mack Robinson
Paul Teas
Leslie Crow
Ray Morgan
George Shivers
Leslie Gillett
Ron Richard
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