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Newspaper

Lovington Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1956

Page

2

NAM urges ILO investigation over Communist influence

The National Association of Manufacturers asks Congress and the Executive Department to study and possibly reevaluate U S participation in the ILO citing Soviet reentry and Communist bloc dominance since 1954 The NAM warns against increasing funding and urges reforms to make the ILO constructive and focused on real living standards improvements.

Ae Gud Wietuli Cual International Labor Organization Congress National Association of Manufacturers House Foreign Affairs Committee NAM Russia ILO Communist Bloc United States Executive Department U.S. Shoul Chamber of Commerce of the United States Senate The Nea Triparti TAM Oxan Sat

Samuel P Jordan longtime Lea County resident dies at 82

Samuel Preston Jordan died at his Hobbs home on Sunset Drive early Wednesday. The 82 year old was born in Alabama April 1 1874 and homesteaded in New Mexico before moving to Hobbs in 1950. Survivors include six daughters two sons a brother and many relatives. Services planned Friday at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church with burial in Prairie Haven Cemetery.

Lea County Samuel Preston Jordan Sunset Drive Hobbs Jordan Alabama Fisher County Texas Pleasant Valley New Mexico Pearl Jordans Maggie J J.B.) Tidwell Hettie Musick Monument Mettie Jordan Eunice Nellie Caldwell Tyler Alen Jordan Fort Worth Bertha Spoonmore Spearman Roy Jordan Denver City Clarence Jordan Levelland A. P. Jorden Laguna Park First Baptist Church Fal Kentine Albuquerque Clyde Cambell First Pantist Church Prairie Haven Cemetery Griffin Funeral Chapel Kenneth ™Arner Joe Brown Lewis Warlick Dale Lam Max Rodolon C. O. Montgomery H. J. Record Virgil Linam W. T. Greebon G. R. Brown S. L. Horn

Mrs Whitney Returns From World Missionary Convention

Mrs Whitney returned Friday from Fort Worth Texas where she attended a World Missionary Convention of the Assemblies of God. She is in charge of a Sunday School contest at the Assembly in Lovington and has set a goal of 200 for Easter Sunday. Donnie Alan Rice.

Viola Whitnavy Ft. Worth Texas Assemblies of God Lovington Donnie Alan Rice

Births in Hobbs and nearby towns

A list of newborns with parents names and addresses in Hobbs Eunice Carlsbad and nearby areas. Babies include Kimberley Jane Silvia Themis Dewitt James Willis Leola Jack Carol ean and more with birth weights ranging from about 5 to 8 pounds and dates from March 17 to March 23.

Bobby G. Gilbert North Selman Hobbs Kimberley Jane Frank B. Gonzales West Whit Silvia Fulagio S. Alvazales West White Tom Walton Bagwell West Alston Themis Dewitt W. L. Page Don Burton Mora Willis Davis, Jr West Cain James Willis Billy M. Hughes Eunice Steven Wayne L. L. Padillo Carlsbad Highway Leola Jack Dixon Horne Place Jack Jessie Dean Simpson Carolean

Christian Pastor To Arrive June 24 In Lovington

Clarence E. Shepherd of Mt. Vernon Illinois will move to Lovington on June 24 to assume duties as minister of the First Christian Church of Lovington. He is 49 and married with four children. Rev F King serves until arrival. he was formerly pastor of the church.

Clarence E. Shepherd Mt. Vernon Illinois Lovington First Christian Church of Mr. Shepherd Rev F. King Christian Church

Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death

We thank everyone for kindness shown during the illness and death of our mother and granny. Grateful for each deed from people of Buckeye and Skelly Oil employees. Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Morvis and family.

Buckeye Skelly Oil B. B. Morvis

Easter Sunday 1956 Falls On April 1

Easter Sunday in 1956 occurs on April 1 likely observed as the holiday in churches and homes with springtime ceremonies and family gatherings.

Mrs Clyde Lawson Installed As Presbyterian Women President

The Women of the Presbyterian Church met in Fellowship Hall at 7 30 Tuesday night with Mrs Clyde Lawson presiding Rev Garlington installed the officers including Mrs Clyde Lawson as president and Mrs Ruben Stroh as vice president Others named were circle chairs spiritual growth world missions and church extension leaders A short business session followed with a lesson on Christian Love in the Home and refreshments served by Mrs Forrest Lawson and Mrs Clyde Lawson.

The Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall Clyde Lawson Garlington Ruben Stroh Lewis Kirkland J. W. Green Bill Sobert World Missions Neila Smith O. D. Hightower Barney Bailey Glen Teske Esther Loos

Golfers Play On EMLL Team

Portales. A dual golf match with Amarillo Junior College in Amarillo Thursday opened Eastern New Mexico University's 1956 golf schedule. Coach Joe Dickson's linksmen slated seven matches and may add more before the Texas Conference meet in Abilene on May 11. The team includes four players: Dale Taylor and Don Crockett from Portales, Ed Yeager from Eunice, and Bob Cayce from Tatum.

Harris Family Attends Parson Funeral in Lovington

Mr and Mrs Hugh Harris of Carlsbad attended the funeral services for Mrs E B Parsons in Lovington last week. Harris formerly led the First Christian Church in Lovington and now serves the Central Christian Church in Carlsbad. After Easter he will hold a two week revival in San Antonio Texas.

Hugh Harris Carlsbad Lovington E. B. Parsons Harris First Christian Church Central Christian Church San Antonio Texas

Service stations per 298 vehicles in US, report says

A study notes one service station serves 298 automobiles trucks and buses across the United States. The finding highlights distribution of fuel and repair outlets among vehicle types and regions.

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Davis Missed Storm On Washington Trip

El Si Les R. L. Davis returned Sunday night from Washington D. C. where he barely missed the storm. A taps recording from the American Farm Bureau Federation office features New Mexico bureau group highlights. It will air on local radio soon. The group learned about legislation the Farm Bureau has worked on including the Natural Gas Bill, Social Security Bill, Military Service, Highways, and farm legislation.

R. L. Davis Washington, D. C American Farm Bureau Federation Bureau Group New Mexico Farm Bureau

Navy Established by United States on March 27 1794

The United States Navy traces its origins to a formal establishment on March 27 1794 under congressional act. The move created a standing naval force to protect commerce and defend shores amid early nationhood.

US Navy

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ILO Investigation Ain Immedi U.S U. S Free Nations Sam Wigen Innes P. Jordan Lubbodek Clinic Donnie ‘Alan Rice Allen Rice Lubbock, Texas Mrs. Whitney Lovington National Bank Presbyterian Women Etum EMLL Ugh Harris Parson Davis Washington Kennecott Kennecott Copper Corporation China Mines Chaataca Lovington Lions Club Oberammergau
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