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Newspaper

Lovington Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1950

Page

3

Art Exhibit At Lovington High School Music Room

The B P W sponsored traveling watercolor exhibit from 12 New Mexico artists is on display in the Lovington High School Gym Music Room. Public viewing is allowed except 3 to 4 PM weekdays. Price lists may be obtained from Miss Marel Berry or Mrs Anita Gunn with access through Albuquerque's State Museum cooperation.

B&pw Lovington High School New Mexico State Museum Albuquerque New Mexico Mare] Berry Anita Gunn

Mrs Anna Williams Attends Eastern Star Meeting

Anna P Williams district instructor attended the Lovington chapter of the Eastern Star at the Masonic Lodge Thursday night. She announced an instruction school in Hobbs to be held at 1 5 am with a covered dish lunch. Eleven attendees and two guests, Katherine Alston and Ive Cox, plus Virginia Miller served refreshments as Spring flowers decorated the hall for the district visit.

Anna P. Williams Lovington The Eastern Star Williams Eunice Hobbs Jal Lovington Chapel Leavinn Thelma Nunnally B. L. Nun

Seismic Crew Relocates from Lovington to Houston

The Seismc Expiration Inc. party, based in Lovington, moves to Houston on Tuesday. George Shore leads the Lovington party, while George Lord of Humble Oil accompanies the crew as field manager and will stay in Lovington indefinitely.

Seismc Expiration Inc Lovington Houston George Shore George Lord Humble Oil Company Lowton

Ted Rose Buys Ranch Near Hobbs for Hereford Herd

Ted Rose purchased the B. Tomlinson ranch five miles northeast of Hobbs and already owns the old Tom Rose ranch nine miles northeast. He plans to use the 880 acre property to build a herd of registered Herefords. In Phoenix, Rev. J W Hudson of Pleasant Green Methodist Church in Hobbs begins a revival. he will return in a week.

Ted Rose B. Tomlinson Hobbs Rose Tom Rose J. W. Hudson The Pleasant Green

Men’s Group Hosts Bridge Night at Weagas Inc Office

Bill Badgett led the Weagas Inc gathering for a Wednesday bridge session attended by Finis Hidel Andy Swarthout C T Sparkman Dr H W Gillett Bob Herron Bill Decker Malcolm Wright Dr Wayne K Smith Weldon Cox Bill Hessler Phil Robinson and others.

Bill Badgett Weagas Inc Wee Finis Hidel Andy Swarthout C. T. Sparkman H. W. Gillett Bob Herron Bill Decker Malolm Wright Wayne K. Smith Weldon Cox Bill Hessler Phil Robinson

Pat Lee Illness Spreads to Albuquerque Visit

Visit by Pat Lee’s family from Mr and Mrs W A Anderson Billy Lee and Mrs Roy Lee to Albuquerque follows Pat Lee's sudden illness with complications after two weeks in Presbyterian Hospital patient condition not disclosed

Carters Host Friday Bridge Club Evening

Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Carter hosted the Friday Four some Bridge Club at their home on March 24. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Douglas won high scoring the session. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Graydon Dean Jr and Mr. and Mrs. Karry Douglas and Dr. and Mrs. Wayne K. Smith with a salad plate served.

W. W. Carter Harry Douglas Graydon Dean, Jr Karry Douglas Wayne K. Smith

Mrs Bidson Hosts Pioneer Club With 42 Party

The Pioneer Club was entertained by Mr and Mrs Millard Bidson at their home on Friday evening for a 42 party. Potted plants decorated the room and a dessert plate was served to guests including Mr and Mrs Seth Alston, Mr and Mrs Kirby Nutt, and Mr and Mrs Fred Cox.

Pioneer Club Millard Bidson Seth Alston Kirby Nutt Fred Cox

New Mexico League of Women Voters Plans State Convention

At Los Alamos a meeting plans the first state convention of the New Mexico league of Women voters. The state committee and local presidents from Las Vegas and Albuquerque attend with national league Secretary Mrs James G Scarborough of Los Angeles.

Los Alamos New Mexico The New Mexico League of Women Voters Women’s Leagues Atomic Energy Community National League James G. Scarborough Los Angeles Las Vegas Albuquerque

Career Conference Planned by New Mexico Western

Invitations to the 14th annual invitation tournament and career conference at New Mexico Western College have been mailed to southern schools. The program gathers Silver City area students for inter-scholastic activity to assess proficiency across curricular and extracurricular areas. A series of one act plays opens the conference on April 19th.

Silver City N. M New Mexico Western College New Mexico

Hallmark Family Guests in Fort Worth Visit

Dr and Mrs J A Hallmark with sons Allen and Shelby of Fort Worth were guests of Mr John Waites on March 18 and 19.

J. A. Hallmark

License Refusal Sparks Abrupt Exit After Crash

In Zanesville Ohio an unnamed youth backed his car away after being refused a driver's license by examiner Bernard McLoughlin who told him you still have something to learn. The youth subsequently crashed into a parked car.

Zanesville, O Bernard McLoughlin

Baby Roy Dale Stokes Born On March 24 In Lovington

Mr and Mrs Roy Stokes welcome a 7 pound baby girl named Roy Dale born March 24 in Lovington. The infant’s maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs J W Gray and paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs T V Stokes. Both families have long resided in Lovington.

Roy Stokes Roy Dale J. W. Gray T. V. Stokes Lovington

Simple Do’s For Juicy Broiled Steak

A meat expert outlines easy broiling rules for juicy steaks. Place the steak 2 to 3 inches from heat for a 350 degree broil, turn once, and season after browning. Cooking times vary by thickness from 1 to 2 inches with rare to medium doneness ranging from 18 to 45 minutes.

Reba Staggs

Former President Hayes Daughter Dies in Maine

Lewiston Maine reports the death of 83 year old Mrs. Francis Hayes the sole surviving child of Rutherford Hayes the 19th president. She had been ill for months and will be buried Friday in Fremont Ohio her birthplace.

Lewston America Francis Hayes Rutherard Hayes Lewiston

Two More Lawyers Admitted to New Mexico Bar

Two New Mexico attorneys have been admitted to the New Mexico bar. They are Ralph P. Kress of Raton and Clarence C. Chese Jr. of Ruidoso.

New Mexico New Meico Bar Ralph P. Kress Raton Clarence C. Chese, Jr Ruidoso

New Mexico Oil Wells Start Week On March 15

Six new oil wells were completed in New Mexico during the week ending March 15. Eight new locations were registered with the Oil Conservation Commission and a total of 111 wells were in the drilling process during the week.

New Mexico Eght The Oil Conservation Commission

Death Claims Two Sisters in Minnesota

Miss Hilda Johnson aged 79 of St Paul died in a hospital after a long illness in Ortonville. Her sister Mrs J A Johnson, 71, of Ortonville, was informed of the death and died within an hour.

Ortonville Minn Hilda Johnson St. Paul J. A. Johnson

Cut Out And Paste in New Directory

Directory listing shows residents and professionals including Emma Robinson James Robinson Rosa Shirley Wayne K Smith a dentist with addresses and trailer court entry. The fragment references multiple names and numbers suggesting a miscellaneous directory update.

Whittenburg J. C

Mrs J C Anderson Elected President Presbyterian Ladies

Mrs J C Anderson was elected president of the Presbyterian Ladies Auxiliary at their March 21 meeting hosted by Mrs W H Cain at Mrs Bob Herron s home. Bob Herron was named vice president and Mrs W A Cain secretary treasurer. Plans for year activities were made and a dessert was served at the close.

J. C Anderson Presbyterian Ladies W. H. Cain Presbyterian Ladies Auxiliary Bob Herron J. C. Anderson W. A. Cain

Ladies' Bible Class Attends Meeting at Church of Christ

Eighteen members attended the Ladies' Bible Class at the Church of Christ on Wednesday morning. Mrs Archie Nowell taught the lesson using a text from the Book of Tatum. Bill Badget made a business trip to El Paso on Thursday and Friday.

Church of Christ Archie Nowell Book of Tatum Bill Badget el Paso

Fifth Grade Boys Basketball Tournament in Hobbs

The fifth grade teams from Hobbs played a Saturday tournament at Hobbs Junior High. South Hobbs edged North Hobbs 12 to 11 to win the title, with North Hobbs defeating Mr. Hatch’s team 12 to 2 for consolation. Over 50 boys participated.

Hobbs Lymn Hobbs South Hobbs Mr. Hatch North Hobbs Murphy, Holman Jameson Greaves Mr. Henderson Mr. Greaves Southern Heights

Marriage Licenses List From Odessa Fort Worth and Nearby Areas

A section lists marriage licenses dated March 23 to March 25 for couples from Odessa Fort Worth Midland Lubbock Lamesa San Angelo Brownfield Eunice and nearby towns. Names include J H Stribing M A Morrison Ted Arney Ellen Richardson Curtis Newsom Dixie Lee Carrol G R Blanton Frances Green Charlie Johnson Gladys Spomer Jas W Paver Amelia Wokasch Ernest Bishop Mary Helen Parsons C H Howell Jr Minnie Lee Mandoze D J Fitz gerald Joyce Parks Lee Gilllory and Jo Ann Shotwell.

Ted S. Arney Ellen E. Richardson Fort Worth Curtis Newsom Dixie Lee Carrol Tohoka Texas G. R. Blanton Frances Green Midland Charlie Johnson Gladys Spomer Lamesa Jas. W. Paver Amelia Wokasch San Angelo Ernest Bishop Mary Helen Parsons Lubbock C. H. Howell, Jr Minnie Lee Mandoze Brownfield Nathan G. Grumbine Jo Ann Shotwell Odessa D. J. Fitzgerald Mrs. Joyce Parks Lee Gilllory Mary Josephine Tankersley Eunice

Faithful Workers Hold Joint Social And Business Meet

The Faithful Workers class of First Baptist Church Hobbs met with Mrs J W Wright on Morris Street for a combined business and social session. Members quoted scripture, sang Have Thine Own Way, heard revival plans, drew secret pals, and shared refreshments with listed attendees.

First Baptist Church Hobbs J. W. Wright S. Morris Street Thenas

Visit in Texas Sees Decker and Robinson Couples in Jacksboro

Mr and Mrs Bill Decker and Mr and Mrs Phillip Robinson spent last weekend in Jacksboro Texas visiting with Mrs Robinsons parents.

Bill Decker Phillip Robinson Jacksboro, Texas Mrs. Robinson

Wilder and Lukas Families Travel to Tulsa Visit

On the Oklahoma trip Varry H. Wilder and Mr and Mrs Sam Lukas left Friday for Tulsa. Wilder will see his mother Mrs R E Wilder who is seriously ill. The Lukases will visit with relatives.

Varry H Weezy) Wilder Sam Lukas Tulsa Wilder R. E. Wilder Lukases

Mr and Mrs Scharbauer Eid Son Visit Artesia

Mr and Mrs Scharbauer Eid son were overnight visitors in Artesia last Thursday.

Mrs. Scharbauer Eidson Artesia

Coming Events March 28 to 31

A local events list shows Gulf Ladies Bridge Club meets March 28 at 7 30 p m at Mrs H L Spragues home. March 29 has Ladies Bible Class at 9 30 p m Church of Christ Rotary Club at noon in the Methodist Church. Also March 28 Men’s Bridge Group at 7 30 p m and March 29 Wednesday Bridge Club at 2 p m at Mrs Ethel Graham’s ranch home. March 31 Lion’s Club meets at noon at the Llano Hotel.

Gulf Ladies Wednseday Methodist Church Ethel Graham Lion’s Club Llano Hotel

Mrs Merle Kindel Tops Octette Bridge Scores

Mrs Logan Beal hosted the Octette Bridge Club at her home Frayday afternoon. The group played five progressions of party bridge with Mrs Merle Kindel posting the high score for members and Mrs W T Myers scoring highest among guests.

Merle Kindell Logan Beal Octette Bridge Club Merle Kindel W. T. Myers

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Ray Phillips Lafara Harbison E. L. Harbison McCamey Anna Williams O.E. S Arizona Pat Lee Continental Post Hole Diggers Lovington Implement CO John Deere Lucille Dailey Carters Women Voters Plan Meeting N.M. Western Isitors Roy Dale Stokes President Hayes Lea County State Bank Lea County FDIC Badgett Rine CE Crowley J. H Clardy Vernon Davenport Gladys Farmer's Food Market Fessler H. E Willis Freeman Hill R. W Holder A. C Jenkins A. C Cababows J. H. Stribing M. A. Morrison NEW Melody Shop 101 N.turner Hobbs N. M Mesdames Harmon Goddard Reed Jarboe van Elam C. Elam Hayes Flannigan Gholson Frederick Wright Oklahoma Oin Artesia Mrs Ud. N Eritrea United Nations Asmara U.N. Commission For Garretson L. P. Gas Sacro Bros. Co
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