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Lovington Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1955

Page

4

Lovington Leader publication details and rates

The Lovington Leader is a second class post office publication in Lovington New Mexico by Lea County Publishing Co. The paper, established in 1909, lists Synes Kastner as head editor and publisher. It is issued three times weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday and includes official Land Office notices with subscription rates for Lea County and outside areas.

Lovington New Mexico LEA County Publishing CO Synes Kastner Land Office

Christian Science Lecture Sunday It's Revelation Of Man's God Given Ability

Dallas speaker James Harry McReynolds told Hobbs readers that progress and talent come from God given ability within every person. He cited Christian Science teachings by Mary Baker Eddy and Jesus as proof that understanding God elevates capacity. The lecture, at Women's Civic Club, was under Christian Science Society of Hobbs auspices.

Christian Science Lecture James Harry McReynolds Dallas Texas McReynolds First Church of Christ, Scientist Boston Massachusetts Women’s Civic Club N. Turner Christian Science Society of Hobbs Homer God Mr. McReynolds Mary Baker Eddy Christian Science Christian Science Movement Jesus

Gospel Light House Hosts Sunday Gospel Singers

Gospel Light House hosted a Sunday afternoon gospel singing with opening prayer by C E Hilburn. Song leaders included Mrs Hiram Hand and others. duets and solos by Ruby and Martha Land Alta Chanty and Rev James Saunders. The group plans to meet next Sunday at Free Will Baptist Church in Hobbs near St Helena Catholic School. Wm Beauchamp closed with prayer.

Gospel Light House Gospel Singers C.e.hilburn Hiram Hand Lawrence Douglas G. C. Collier Juanita Byrum W. T. Osborn Hill Top Ruby Martha Land Alta Chanty James Saunders Lawrence Garrison Eldon Black Waters The Jordan Garison Free Will Baptist Church Hobbs St. Helena’s Catho

Good Attendance At Episcopal Barbecue Dinner

A good attendance was reported at the Episcopal Mission on the Resurrection on Sunday evening. The Rt. Rev. C. J. Kinsolving D. D. was the speaker. A communion service followed the talk. The Bishop's Committee met after the services.

Episcopal Mission C. J. Kinsolving D. D

Meal Headliners Corr And Beans Dish

Bacon is cooked then onion is sautéed in the fat. Beans with onion are simmered with the bacon fat until reduced. Beans are heated with seasoning and served topped with crisp bacon. A second prep uses bacon fat to sauté green pepper and onion, then adds corn and pimiento with crumbled bacon for a warm side.

Cafeteria Menus For Llano and Camp Cafeterias

Llano Cafeterian plans a weekly menu from March 21 to 25 with salmon patties on Monday and variations including scalloped potatoes, roast and hot dogs through Friday. Camp's Cafeteria offers creamed beef, hamburger steak, kraut wieners, pigs in blanket, and tuna salad sandwiches with side dishes and desserts across the workweek.

Camp

Round Up Club Dance at the Bull Barn

The Round Up Club held a Saturday night dance on March 19 at the Bull Barn. Hosts were Mr and Mrs Larry Williams and Mr and Mrs Bill Shelton. Turners Orchestra from Monument provided the music.

Bull Barn Larry Williams Bill Shelton Turners Orchestra Monument

Best Dressed Women of 1955 List Released in New York

Mrs Eisenhower tops public life category as best dressed woman while Margaret Truman earns the fashion plate of the concert world honor. The New York fashion academy lists Jacqueline Cochran Jo Stafford Faye Emerson Grace Kelly and others, highlighting prominent wives and public figures.

New York Mrs. Eisenhower Margaret Truman New York Fashion Academy Eisenhower Truman Jacqueline Cochrane William Paley CBS Board Jo Stafford Faye Emerson Robert F Wagner Lauritz Melchior Beatrice Lodge Ambassador John Lodge Grace Kelly

Benson Promotes Wool Industry With Advertising Pact

Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Benson announced approval of an agreement with the American sheep producers council to advertise and promote wool. The deal awaits a summer referendum, requiring two thirds approval by sheep or wool volume. Deductions of up to one cent per pound will fund promotion for four marketing years from April 1, 1955, to March 31, 1959.

Council

Mrs. Carson Reviews Island in the Sky for AAUW Lovington

Lovington branch of the American Association of University Women met at the home of Mrs. W. M. Shortes with co host Mrs. Charles Benson. Mrs. C C Yearwood presided as Jole M Carson reviewed Island in the Sky by Guy Murchison and refreshments followed for members and guests.

Lovington The American Association of University Women W. M. Shortes Charles Ben C. C. Yearwood Jole M. Carson Guy Murchison Ty Field Frank Coffman Clark Campbell Glenn Teske Jack Anderson Wilford Carlile Wade Shipley Hazel Berry Marjorie the Berge Jerry Hanners Robert Moore E. M. Maddin C. H. Wagamon B. F. Bell E. L. Harrod Joel M. Carson

Hasty death near Guilford leaves two dead

In Guilford Connecticut William Turner and Edward Mitchell drove past a funeral procession in a hurry to keep a date. Their car struck a tree and both men were killed in the crash.

Guilford, Conn William Turner Edward Mitchell

Welfare Payment Ordered Cut

The State Welfare Board votes to cut payments starting April 1 to curb a looming deficit. Reductions range 15% to dependent children and 35% for old age assistance and need blind payments, lasting through June 30, 1956. Governor Simms in Albuquerque declined to call a special session.

State Welfare Board Santa Fe John F. Simms Albuquerque

State Traffic Deaths 61 in New Mexico rise

Two more deaths in New Mexico traffic incidents raise the year’s toll to 61, with 21 year old Canadian Ken Bidinosti killed near Lordsburg when struck after dismounting from a motorcycle. The truck driver was John Nordon of Lordsburg as investigators probe the crash on a highway east of Lordsburg. A separate crash near Grants on U S Highway 66 claimed 69 year old Arthur Barnard of Los Angeles after his car overturned in a bend west of Grants.

New Mexico Ken Bidinosti Alberta Lordsburg Bidinosti John Nordon Arthur Barnard Los Angels Gallup Grants

Sea Serpent Sight Reported in Provincetown

George Washington Ready, town chief in 1886, swore in affidavit he saw a 300 foot sea serpent near Provincetown that breathed sulfurous fumes. He said he was not unduly excited by liquor or otherwise.

George Washington Ready Town Crief

Local Notices From Lea County Jail and Fair Events

Mrs L N Yantis the Lea County jailor is reported improving from illness. W G Campbell injured Friday in an oil field accident when a 10 inch casing hit his head treated for a lacerated scalp and sent home. Mr and Mrs Lee Gregg returned Thursday from Childress Texas Mrs Gregg visited her sister who underwent major surgery Tuesday March 15 and is seriously ill. Maurice Jones fell Friday night at the fair building receiving a cut on the head after stitches he returned to the fair building.

Lee Gregg Childress Texas Maurice Jones

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Lea County Lee County Leeee Eee Christ Jesus Lic School Wm. Beauchamp Episcopal Llano Cafeterian Mhoon Jewelry Lovington, N Armstrong E. Broadway Maragret Mrs. Carson AAUW Kansas Air Guard Indiana Calumet River Hammond SEA Serpent Provincetown, Mass W. G. Campbell Yarbro 'S Department Store Philco Sacra Bros. of Tatum Highway
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