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Newspaper

Lovington Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1956

Page

4

Lovington to Call Prior Redemption of Street Bonds

The Town now City of Lovington announces the call for prior redemption of Street Improvement District No. 1 bonds issued October 1, 1954. Bonds numbers 101 through 131 will mature April 1, 1956 with interest to that date paid on redemption. principal and accrued interest will be payable at the Lovington City Treasurer and interest ceases after redemption.

Town OF Lovington Lovington National Bank New Mexico

Lynn Martin Celebrates Sixth Birthday at Kindergarten

Lynn Martin enjoyed a birthday party on her sixth birthday Friday at Kindergarten. Her mother Mrs. W. S. Martin served red and green cupcakes and fruit punch with cake and favors of whistles. The group sang to Lynn as Carl Hester returns after mumps. Carol Taylor and family plan a move to Artesia. Mary Hightower visits from Arkansas. Janie the fox terrier now has four puppies watched by children.

Lynn Martin W. S. Martin Lynn Carl Hester Carol Taylor Raymond Taylor Artesia Mary Hightower Arkansas Janie

Shower Honors Mrs Ray Don Hayhurst at Castleberry Home

A miscellaneous shower at Mrs. D'ck Castleberry's 1202 South First honored Mrs. Ray Don Hayhurst nee Shirley Click. Hostesses included Mrs. Walter Meeker and others. guests called, gifts given, and a hobnail bedspread presented to the bride.

D'ck Castleberry South Ray Don Hayhurst Shirley Click Walter Meeker Roscoe Caldwell Agnes Hibbetts Bill Lewis Castleberry Wesley Allen Edythe Clardy Patsy McKowen Viola Hayhurst Mildred Dewbre Kelly Click Patrick Caldwell P. E. Hall Dorothy Topp Faye Love Beverly Mauldin Jack Jackson John Waits Edna Scoggins Tatm Joe "Hayhurst Portales McKowan Dink Medlin Luke Roberts Rudy Owen Kate Lister Linda Lister Mary Ann Barton Frances Matlock Clarellen Green Jode Lewis Phyllis Williams Bud Myers Jo Ann Orr Claude Tatum Leslie Pearl Patton J. C. Crow Paul Robertson H. W. Gillett

Paint Removal Demonstration At Farmerette Club Meeting

A paint removal demonstration by Mrs. Dick Castleberry and Mrs. J. D. Tatum was presented at the Farmerette Extension Club meeting Friday afternoon. The group met at the R. F. Goodrich home north of Lovington with tea and cookies served to several members. The next meeting is planned for March 23 at Mrs. Henry Harada’s home on the Denver City highway.

Farmerette Extension Club Dick Castleberry J. D. Tatum R. F. Goodrich Lovington

Click-Hayhurst Rites Held Feb 14

Miss Shirley Click became the bride of Mr. Donald Hayhurst of Portales on February 14, 1956. The groom, in the navy at Corpus Christi, Texas, is attended by family in Portales. the bride formerly worked at the First National Bank in Roswell.

Shirley Click Donald Hayhurst Portales Hayhurst Navy Corpus Christie Texas First National Bank Roswell Joe Hayhurst Kelly Click Lovington Roscoe Caldwell Patricia

City Manager Bill Harrison Expected Home From Tempe

Lovington students Erica Lane Lee and others in the University of New Mexico College of Education made the first semester honor roll. Bil Lane Lee is listed among honorees.

Bill Harrison Tempe Arizona Lovington College of Education University of New Mexico Bil Lane Lee

Gospel Singers Schedule Hobbs Church Event

Lea County Gospel Singers met in Hobbs Sunday at the Freewill Baptist Church. Next Sunday March 19 they perform at the Northside Baptist Church 700 Block on North East Street at 2 p.m. In hospital news L W Pruitt entered Lea County Hospital Hobbs early Monday morning.

Hobbs Hospital L. W. Pruitt West Avenue Lea County Hospital Hobbs Lea County Freewill Baptist Church Northside Baptist Church North East Street

State Singing Convention Sets Artesia Dates

The New Mexico State Singing Convention will meet in Artesia on April 7 and 8 with events continuing all day Sunday. local organizers invite participants from area churches and schools to join the statewide gathering featuring congregational singing and group performances.

New Mexico Artesia

Stamps Ozark Quartet Set at Heiser Junior High

The Stamps Ozark Quartet performs at Heiser Junior High Hobbs at 8 p m on April 21 Saturday night to raise funds for the Cerebral Palsy Center in Hobbs.

Stamps Stamps Ozark Heiser Junior High Hobbs

Archie Stapp Completes Special Gas Service Course

Archie Stapp a utility man for Southern Union Gas Company completed a training course in gas service and installation conducted in El Paso Texas. Instructors were J W Day and Wayne Caraway with company representatives from other districts. The program covered appliance installation repairs gas operation fundamentals and combustion principles.

Archie Stapp Southern Union Gas Company Clint Cole el Paso Texas Stapp Aong J. W. Day Wayne Caraway Southern Union

Hillcrest Ga s With Mrs Morgan Hillcrest Ga s

The Intermediate Girls Auxiliary of Hillcrest Baptist Church met at Mrs R D Morgans home for a Cuban Mission Field Study in the form of a travel log. Pineapple cottage cheese salad and pineapple punch were served. The group visited the O A McNaughton home to establish a good will center. Kindergarten children spoke about eight centers in Home Mission. Attendees included Janice Minneck June Dew Ruby Terry Natha Senn Charlotte Sumruld Glenda Stafford Virginia Stafford and Earlene Wilks. The tour will continue at Mrs Earl Wilks 323 W Adams with Effie Meroney as speaker, a former Indian Missionary.

Hillcrest Baptist Church R. D. Morgan O. A Janice Minneck June Dew Ruby Terry Natha Senn Charlotte Sumruld Glenda Stafford Virginia Stafford Earlene Wilks Earl Wilks W. Adams Effie Meroney

Colors Restored Rugs and Upholstery Cleaner Ad

Blue Lustre, a gentle foam cleaner, works on wall to wall carpets, Oriental rugs, and upholstery. It brushes into fabric without sagging or matting and removes dirt without harsh action leaving no oily residue. A half gallon cleans three 9 by 12 rugs. Dunns Trading Post 1004 S Main.

Grapevine gossip and election talk at Eunice and Hobbs

A Eunice party honored Mrs. Faugh Bowden, aged 39, with gifts amid rumors about her controversial husband. In Albuquerque, a large Democratic delegation from Lea County attended the Jackson-Jefferson Day dinner. Primary winners announced include Bowden, Trimble, Standefer, Pickett, and others, with Hobbs politics and leadership discussed.

Eunice Faugh Bowden Forme Justice of Peace Precinct 14 Hobbs Lea County Albuquerque Bob Bensing Dave Williams Frank Smith Tom Finn Finis Heidel Lovington George Blocker Gus Kendricks Jai W. D. Caster Tatum S. J. Davis Justice Peace Bowden Trimble McAdoo Joe Standefer Alf Mitchell Glen Shrader Pickett Democratic Party Mechem Simms al Savisky Col Mack Easley Jack Danglade Max Clampitt George Bilocker

Lovington Leader Official Publication in Lea County

The Lovington Leader serves Lea County New Mexico as the official publication. It is issued three times weekly on Sunday Tuesday and Thursday with multiple issue counts per year and regional distribution details.

Privington New Mexico Usblish&o LEA County Publishing Coo Kastner Hepp Land Office Lea County Lovington Lee County

Lovington Girls Scout TV appearance kicks off week

Lovington Brownies Troop 8 and Troop 16 appear on KSWS TV Channel 8 Roswell to mark National Girl Scout Week. The Lovington BPW Club secured the broadcast time for the event with Lions Club sponsorship processing the local kick off.

Ksws-Tv Roswell Lovington Business and Professional Women’s Club Sol Henry Lovington Lions Club Edgar Roberts Troop 16 Sheila Dyer Christal Kerby Janis Roberts Sharon Mhoon Virginia Bridgforth Cynthia Sparks Rita Chambers Josie Turner Glenda Gable June Wills Troop 8 Carolyn Baker Linda Shoup Shelby Martin Regina Sexton Suzann Fair Canny Hennington Barbara Hunt Davilene Fletcher Fonda Fidson Elaine Harrison Margery Carson L. B. Baker J. C. Fair W. N. Hunt

Paul Newson Named Agent of Month

Paul Newson of Lovington, a representative in the San Angelo branch of Republic National Life, was named Agent of the Month for leading life insurance production in February, announced by Robt P Hale vice president and director of agencies.

Paul Newson Lovington San Angelo Republic National Life Robt. P. Hale

Anderson Seen as Strong National Vote Getter if Picked

The passage argues Anderson would draw many votes from the farm belt and would be a heavy vote getter nationwide if selected as the second man on the ticket for November. It frames him as a reliable support across states despite middling state performance.

Anderson

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