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Newspaper

Lovington Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1956

Page

8

Bride Honored With Bridal Shower At South Fifth

Mrs. Jerry L Dennis nee Tva Gayle Griffin was honored with a miscellaneous bridal shower Thursday night March 22 at the home of Mrs. Glen Courtney 2301 South 5th. Hosts were Mrs. Courtney Mrs. Beverly Mahoney Mrs. Weldon Miles Mrs. Novella Stone Miss Pat Kizer and Mrs. Theron Rayburn. A portable mixer was given as a gift. Guests listed include Mrs. Dick Blackwood Mrs. Tollye Burns Mrs. Joe Peterson and many others attended.

Jerry L Dennis Tva Gayle Griffin Glen Courtney South 5Th Courtney Beverly Mahoney Weldon Miles Novella Stone Pat Kizer Theron Rayburn Dick Blackwood Tollye Burns Joe Peterson Sidney Reeves Garland Kennedy Jim Badgett Leo Back Vernon Smith Donald Spears Jack Walker Ruth Graham Wm. Beauchamp Margaret Wilson Zack Jones J. S. Tarry, Jr Inez Beeman Lena Williams Emma Coleman W. O. Simpson Bill Renick Jim Stewart Ruby Rogers L F. Collier Sid Spears H. C. Pannell Raymond Brooks Lon Willis M. E. Griffin W. WW. Lawrence Tootsie Edwards Eva Boyd J. S. Lister Linda Lister Hazel Edwards Henry Weiser Doris Jenkins Forrest Henry T. C.green Gail Hooper Gene Stokes Jean Douglas Paul Le _ Blanc Paul Moore Jamie Ogiesby Gene Ashmore Marvin McClish Ore Boeteler Evelyn Backus Bettye Livesind J. P. Morgan Marshall Kerbo Glen Williams Will Gray Ed Carr I. F. Carr Ruby Weir Doyle Roberts

Rebekahs Set Secret Pals Reveal for Thursday in Roswell

Mrs. Rubye Roye reports at the Rebekah Lodge mid term in Roswell the Lovington Lodge meet on March 22. Secret Pals will be revealed on Tuesday night and January February March birthday honorees will be recognized. Present were numerous members including Mrs. Evelyn Evans and Mrs. Ruby Smith.

Rubye Roye Rebekah Lodge Roswell Lovington Lodge Evelyn Evans Ruby Smith Pauline Love Clairene McKown Joyce Johnson Thel Williams Polly Thomas Wilma Tatum Copper Small Artie Anderson Evelyn Pinchback

Hobbs VFW Elects Officers and Easter Egg Hunt

Hobbs VFW Post elected Marion Martin as commander with Dan Evans senior vice commander W R Brice junior vice commander W A Pharis quartermaster Warrison Rush chaplain Bill Hill three year trustee Jack Btack post surgeon Don Hallam as sergeant at arms. Easter Egg Hunt plans discussed 7000 eggs ordered for the event.

Hobbs Vfw Marion Martin Dan Evans W. R. Brice W. A. Pharis Warrison Rush Bill Hill Jack Btack Don Hallam Joe Bates Jack Roberts Bill Stach C. B. Dye C. L. Thomas W. E. Welty C. P. Hamlin H. M. Whitfield M. H. Mayfield Albert DeBusk HC. East Hoyt Martindale Harry Boardman Richard Latshaw Lyle

Baby Betty Born to Mr and Mrs Henry Carrell

Mr and Mrs Henry Carrell of Tatum are the parents of a baby girl born at 7 A M Saturday morning in the Lovington Clinic. The newborn was named Betty.

Piano Recital by 36 Students at Youth Center

Mrs. Juanita Jackson presents 36 students in a music recital this afternoon at 2 PM at the Youth Center.

Juanita Jackson

Lovington Weekend Visit From Andersons and Claytons

Mr and Mrs John Richard Anderson and their children from Gail Wexas visited Lovington over the weekend staying at the W A Anderson and Jerry Clayton homes.

John Richard Anderson Gail, Wexas Lovington W. A. Ander Jerry Clayton

Family Dinner at Andersons Hosts Lee Family

Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Anderson hosted a family dinner Thursday night honoring Bill Lee who is going to Virginia and Charles Raymond Lee returning to school in Salina Kansas. Present were Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Lee and Bill Lee, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lee and Charles Raymond, Mr. and Mrs. Giles Lee and children, Mrs. Dick Lee.

W. A. Anderson Bill Lee Virgina Charles Raymond Lee Salina Kansas R. L. Lee Roy Lee Charles Raymond Giles Lee Dick Lee

Water and Sewage School Held In Las Cruces NM

The first in state water and sewage works training will run March 26 to 28 at New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts Las Cruces. Attendees include Emmitt Hoskins Merle Kindel and city officials from New Mexico and Texas. The program emphasizes preventive maintenance and public health benefits with leaders from the Environment Sanitation Service Public Health and Civil Engineering departments.

New Mexico Charles G. Caldwell Robert P. Lowe Environment Sanitation Service New Mexico Department of Public Health Frank Bromilow New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts Kieth S. Krause U. S. Public Health Service Dallas College Texas New Mexico Water and Sewage Association Civil Engineering Department of

Copper Wire Found In Empty Jal Box Car

Deputy Elmer Turner reports copper wire found in an empty Jal box car. The wire is owned by El Paso Natural Gas Co but the source of its presence remains unknown.

Elmer Turner Jal el Paso Natural Gas Co

Emergency Message Reaches Mable Blancet Early Saturday

Mable Blancet received an emergency message from Ros well in the early hours of Saturday morning, prompting a rapid response.

Mable Blancet Roswell

Spring and Summer Suits Embrace Slim Silhouettes and Illusions

Fashion notes highlight the arrow look and slim silhouettes in silk and light fabrics. Designers fuse jackets into skirts for uninterrupted lines while back decorations, short jackets, and sleeveless styles trend. Hats remain bold and hip measurements drive fit, favoring slim hips over.

Dior

Easter Homecoming for Miss Brookie Lee Anderson

Miss Brookie Lee Anderson arrived Friday for the Easter holidays and will stay until April 2. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Anderson and attends school in Denver.

Brookie Lee Anderson Denver W. A. Anderson

Lea County ranchers attend Cattlemen's Convention

Lea County ranchers and their wives will attend the Cattlemen's Convention in Albuquerque on Sunday Monday and Tuesday. The group includes Mr and Mrs John Easley Mr and Mrs Giles Lee Mr and Mrs Carl Johnson Mr and Mrs Dow Wood and Mrs Phyllis Williams.

Lea County Albuquerque John Easley Giles Lee Carl Johnson Dow Wood Phyllis Williams

Local Women Shine at Carlsbad Sectional Bridge

Attendees at the Carlsbad sectional duplicate bridge tournament included Mrs. T C Townsend Mrs Fred Crocker Mrs Leonard Richards and Mrs Logan Br. Richards and Mrs Bea claimed first place for Saturday night and second for both nights. They plan to attend another tournament in Albuquerque on April 5 6 and 7.

Carlsbed T. C. Townsend Fred Crocker Leanard Richards Logan Br. M:s. Richards Bea Albuquerque

Senior Girls Honored With Breakfast

Lovington BPW Club sponsors a Sunday morning breakfast honoring senior girls and their sponsors. The event will be held in the Sea Room at 8 o clock a m.

Lovington BPW Club Sea Room

Weekend Guests Attend Roundup Dance at Giles Lee Home

Weekend guests were Mr and Mrs Bill Spires of Lamesa Texas and Mr and Mrs Dale Thureen of Tohoka Texas. They attended the Roundup Dance on Saturday night at the Giles Lee residence.

Giles Lee Bill Spires Lamesa Texas Dale Thureen Tohoka

Divorce Actions Filed In Lovington District Court

Several divorce suits were filed in Lovington district court including Ruby Recer v W D Recer and Carol Lou Dyer v Joe W Dyer along with Leo Collins v Veena L Collins Mary O Taylor v Harlin M Taylor Delton D Spinks v Joyce Gail Spinks and O a Wyvonne Copeland v Royce H Copeland. Other civil actions include E Paul Dye v B L Const Co for compensation A W Rash v Vigil J Barnes to collect 372.06 Earl Livington v Jay Payne dba Payne Plumbing and Heating for 367.63 Mary Elizabeth Geay Goddard Edwards R we quiet title Elmer Williams v National Fire Insurance Co for 2500 and Lorene Pugh v Opal Hudson to collect 250 on note.

Lovington Ruby Recer W. D. Recer Carol Lou Dyer Joe W. Dyer Leo Collins Veena Lorrella Collins Mary O. Taylor Harlin M. Taylor Delton D. Spinks Joyce Gail Spinks

Wednesday Bridge at Alston Home

Guests at the Wednesday Bridge meeting held in the Seth Alston home were Mrs. Lillie Chamberlain, Mrs. Emma Coleman, and Mrs. Graydon Dean. After the games, frozen peaches, whipped cream, coffee and cookies were served to members including C. C. Chambers, Vernon Clardy, G. T. Hanners, Ethel Graham, Dick Lee, Learnard Richards, D. C. Berry, Clint Dobbs and Miss Rebecca Graham.

Seth Alston Lillie Chamberlain Emma Coleman Graydon Dean Vernon Clardy G. T. Hanners Ethel Graham Dick Lee Learnard Richards D. C. Berry Clint Dobbs Rebecca Graham

Mrs Beckett Guest Of Sister In Bridge Party

Mrs. John Beckett sister of Mrs. George Williams was entertained Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. W A Anderson. Three tables of bridge were played during the afternoon.

John Beckett George Williams W. A. Anderson

Grand Lodge Trip for Mr and Mrs Logan to Santa Fe

Mr and Mrs Logan left Sunday for Santa Fe to attend Grand Lodge and plan to return Wednesday. The journey marks a brief sojourn for the event.

Mrs. Logan Santa Fe Grand Lodge

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Rebekahs Gail AL Savisky Leington Police Department FBI Police School Savisky Harrison Roger Walker Pershing Tidwell Bill Wiggington Jerry FBI Billy Wiggington Wiggington Bert Cunningham Anderson's Pauline Trigere Collegian Ivorce D.C Elmer Williams National Fire Insurance Co Ruidoso Lorene Pugh Opal Hudson Alston John Beckett Guest O
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