Clergymen Report on Red Religion in Soviet Russia
United Press notes eight Protestant church leaders spent 10 days in Moscow and found the Russian church isolated from secular life and at risk of dying out. They report no persecution currently but little focus on social or intellectual life, with scant religious education. The ministers hope Russian clerics may adopt a more aggressive Christianity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
United States
Soviet Russia
Moscow
Russia
Two Hobbs Youths Hurt In Weekend Auto Crashes
Two Hobbs juveniles sustained minor injuries in weekend traffic incidents. In the first on West Snyder, Damian H C Ramez, 22, hit Jerry Heard, 17, at a red light, Heard treated for neck strain at Lea General Hospital. Ramez cited for failing to yield. In the second crash at Avenue F and Midwest St, Dorothy McKee, 4%, suffered minor injuries. Alvin Smith cited for failing to yield and license issues, Willis Barnes cited for lockout.
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Hobbs
West Snyder
Ford
Damian H. C. Ramez
E. Snyder
Chevrolet
Jerry Heard
Brazos
Miss Heard
Lea General Hospital
Ramez
Avenue F
Midwest St
Mercury
Alvin Smith
E. Main
Willis Barnes
E. Skelly
Smith
Dorothy McKee
Elm Boulevard
Barnes
Local Sailor in Pacific Fleet
Billy W. Marler seaman USN son of Mr and Mrs Johnnie H Marler Lovington is serving aboard the Pacific Fleet escort vessel USS LeRoy Wilson in the Far East The Wilson has visited Yokosuka Sasebo Kobe Keelung Kaohsiung Formosa Okinawa and Hong Kong aboard the Wilson B C C
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy W. Marler
USN
Johnnie H. Marler
W. Harrison
Lovington
USS
LeRoy Wilson
Far East
Wilson
Yokosuka
Sasebo
Kobe
Japan
Keelung
Kaohsiung
Formosa
Okinawa
Hong Kong
B. C.C
Conquistador Council Names New Oil Patch District Executive
George A. Miller of Dallas has been hired as District Scout Executive for the Conquistador Council Oil Patch District serving Tatum Levington Eunice Jal and Hobbs. He will reside in Hobbs starting April with his wife and two children. Miller previously served as district deputy in Dallas and worked for the Veterans Administration and in the U S Army as an occupational counselor. He is a Dallas College graduate and studied business in New York City. He attends the Presbyterian Church and led a Sunday School couples class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Miller
Dallas
Texas
Conquistador Council
Boy Scouts of America
Tatum
Levington
Eunice
Jal
Hobbs
Thomas C. Cochran
Miller
Veterans Administration
U. S S. Army
Dallas College
New York City College
New York
The
Presbyterian Church
Social Security Rep to Help Lovington Residents
Ralph H. Yowell from the Roswell SSA office will visit Lovington on April 2 to aid residents in applying for old age or survivors insurance and to share Social Security Act information. He will be at the Lea County Health Dept Court House from 1 to 3 p.m. April 15 is the last date for clergymen to file Form 2031 Waiver Certificate to include 1955 earnings for social security credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington
Ralph H. Yowell
Roswell
Social Security Administration Office
Lea County Health Dept
Vowell
Director of Internal Revenue
Senior '42 Club Hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Seth Alston
Mr and Mrs Seth Alston hosted the Senior 42 Club Saturday night March 24 Three tables of bridge were played Spring flowers from the Alston gardens from the members attended including Mrs and Mrs D C Berry Mr and Mrs Fred Cox and Mrs John Frier Punch and cookies were served after the games
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Alston
Alston Gardens
D. C. Berry
Fred Cox
John Frier
Wieser Receives Permits for Five-Room Homes
H. A. Wieser was issued building permits to construct two five room and bath houses at 914 and 918 West Avenue Gore with a total estimated cost of 10000 dollars.
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H. A. Wieser
W. Avenue Gore
Marriage Licenses March 23 and 25 in Texas towns
The March 23 and 25 marriage notices list couples from Monahans, Hobbs, Odessa, Lubbock, Lubbock and other Texas towns. Names include Betty Mac Graham with Alcus L. Davidson, Peggy Louise Peck with Peter A. McMar queen, and others, with ages and hometowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Mac Graham
Alcus L. Davidson
Monahans
Texas
Peggy Louise Peck
Peter A. McMarqueen
Hobbs
Donna Friedley
William H. Dave
San Angel
A’ma Beatrice Peterson
Albert William Mattheisen
Odessa
Joyce A. Lyle
Raymond G. Loper
Midland
Ira Merle Norris
Essie Freeman
M. E. Davidson
Big Springs
Alta Faye Strasner
James R. Peck
Jackson Chevrolet Awards Winners at Anniversary Event
Winners announced during Jackson Chevrolet opening and 12th anniversary include Miss Cowie McCoy with a Chevrolet Corvette, R L Binkley with an electric blanket, luggage for Mrs Curry Pruitt and Miss Ellen Abbott, and Mrs O R Davis. Floor mats went to Mrs Lawanda Faubian.
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Jackson Chevrolet
Cowie McCoy
R. L. Binkley
Curry Pruitt
Ellen Abbott
O. R. Davis
Lawanda Faubian
Blue Lustre introduced as easy carpet cleaner
Discovery touts Blue Lustre as the easiest and cleanest rug cleanser. It promises no foreign residue and rapid resoiling prevention, leaving pile open and colors vibrant. The product uses a long handle brush for all carpet types and can clean entire rooms or target spots. one gallon concentrates to three 9 by 12 rugs.
Kruglers Announce Birth Of Daughter Margaret Beth
Rev and Mrs Emil F Krugler announce the birth of a daughter Margaret Beth on Sunday March 25 at Pounds 14 ounces. The family lives at 201 East Berry Hobbs and has three other sons Paul six Mark five and Dave three. Rev Krugler serves Grace Lutheran Church Hobbs and Lovington Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil F. Krugler
East Berry
Hobbs
Margaret Beth
Little Margaret
Kruglers
Paul
Mark
Dave
Rev. Krugler
Grace Lutheran Church
Lovington Lutheran Church
Juede Club Hosts Bridge Tea Afternoon
Mrs Seth Alston entertained the Juede Club Thursday from one to five PM. Guests included Mr and Mrs Bob Dok Mr and Mrs Earnest Chamberlain and Mrs Emma Coleman. Two tables of bridge were played during the afternoon.
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Seth Alston
Bob Dok
Earnest Chamberlain
Emma Coleman
Gospel Singers of Lea County Meet in Hobbs
The Lea County Gospel Singers gathered at the Church of God in Hobbs on Sunday at 2 PM with Rev. Frank Isaacs presiding. The program featured song leaders, multiple quartets and solos including Peggy Simpson in "Land of Beautiful Flowers" and "Where The Rose Never Fade" along with several group performances. Next appearances include Lovington at the Apostolic Church and the State Singing Convention in Artesia on April 7 and 8.
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Lea County
Gospel Sing
Church of God In
Hobbs
Frank Isaacs
Roscoe Williams
George Kinsfather
Jack Huffstettler
L. A
Ethel Bell
O. B. Powell
Sulton
Ruth Graham
Mr. Isaacs
Winnie, Mary
Peggy Simpson
Land of Beautiful Flowers
Eunice Robinson
George Kinsather
Glenda
Mary Mills
Kenneth Claunch
Lonnie Williams
Jack Hussett
Jack Hill
Ginger Patterson
Grace Beauchamp
Lovington
Apostolic Church
Artesia
Lost billfold reported by H. C. Kennedy of Jal
H. C. Kennedy of Jal reports a lost billfold near Jal containing a Standard Courtesy card and about $18 to $20 in cash. Anyone with information is asked to contact the owner.
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H. C. Kennedy
Jal
Notable Names in Local Social Circle Obscured by OCR
A fragment lists attendees including Mrs Robin Dow Mrs Earnest Chamberlain Mrs Annie Juede Mrs Carl Keyes Mrs Emma Coleman Mrs Gray don Dean and Mrs D C Berry suggesting a social event or gathering with multiple hosts or guests.
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Robin Dow
Earnest Chamberlain
Annie Juede
Carl Keyes
Emma Coleman
Graydon Dean
D. ¢. Berry
Lovington Leader Advertisement Row
Fragmentary OCR shows a Lovington Leader entry with counts for issues and deliveries in Lea County and Lovington. The text lists dates and distribution figures but is incomplete, hindering full interpretation of the publication schedule and carrier reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lea County
Lovington
Owsing
Soo Dionnen Sastin
Lee County
Harbisons Welcome Grandson Cary Phillips
Mr and Mrs Ray Phillips of Albuquerque welcomed a son named Cary born in March their second child Mrs Harbinson the maternal grandmother returned from a three week trip to Joliet Illinois on Thursday Mr Harbinson is in Eureka Springs and will be away for a few weeks
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Ray Phillips
Albuquerque
Cary
Lem Harbinson
Avis
Mr. Harbinson
Eureka Springs
Laundry Fire at Wiggins Laundry Reported
Lovington fire crews responded to a rear building blaze at Wiggins Laundry Saturday around 2 45 p m. The quick action limited damage to the back area and no injuries were reported.
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Lovington
Wiggins Laundry
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pacific Fleet
Boy Scout Council
Lee Jackson
ED Roberts
Jackson
Dunn’s Trading Post
S. Main
Krugler
Juede Club
Gospel Singers
Ovington
New Mexico
LEA County Publishing CO
Kastner Herd 5
Land Office
Harbisons
Preston Camp
W. Ave. J
Buick
South Main St
Buicks
Ste Jackie Gleason
Lovington, New Mexico
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