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Newspaper

Lovington Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1952

Page

5

Women’s Council Entertained In Sumruld Home

The Women’s Council of the First Christian church met at Mrs. Jess Sumruld’s home on Tuesday. Mrs. W. H. Wilder brought by Joe King and a short business lesson. Two solos were sung and luncheon followed. Attendees included Mesdames J. R. Smith Fred Cox Dan Berry W. H. Wilder Joe King Ray Weinsing Al Strawn Hugh Harris Dick Cloud E. B. Parsons Don Parsons Boon Hardin H. M. Wiezer Mil Benton J. C. Abbott Frank Ivey John Buchanan J. E. Chamberg and the hostess. Next meeting set for Tuesday April 8 at Mrs. Fred Cox’s home.

Women’s Council of the First Christian Church Jess Sumruld W. H. Wilder Joe King Mesdames J. R. Smith Fred Cox Dan Berry Ray Weinsing al Strawn Hugh Harris Dick Cloud E. B. Parsons Don Parsons Boon Hardin H. M. Wiezer Mil Benton J. C. Abbott Frank Ivey John Buchanan J. E. Chamberg

Gospel Singers Meet Sunday at Apostolic Faith Church

The Lea County Gospel Singers held a Sunday gathering at Apostolic Faith church from 2 to 4 pm with prayers led by Rev. Wisnoski and Rev. Ringwald. Lead performances included L G Smalley and Mrs Alita Hite plus the Lovington quartet and Tanner family members. They announced next events at Highway 12 east of Tatum and at the Church of God in Hobbs in April.

Lea County Gospel Singers Apostolic Faith Church Alex Wisnoski C. L. Ringwald Darrell Tanne O. B. Powell R. E. Hillburn L. G. Smalley Joe Glen Wright Alta Hite Ray Dye Reba Spence Highway Tatum Church of God Hobbs

Peacock Roams Court House Lawn Attracts Pleasant Attention

A peacock wandered the courthouse lawn Tuesday morning, calm yet bold as it drew crowds. The bird was petted by many and appeared at ease, adding a cheerful scene to the day.

Dallas Family Visits Grandmother in Andrews Texas

Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Dallas and their children visited Mr. Dallas' grandmother Mrs. Edwards and his aunt Mrs. F. L. Beadle on Monday. The Dallas family hail from Andrews Texas.

R. R. Dallas Dallas Edwards F. L. Beadle Andrews Texas

Hobbs Friendship Club Plans Bake Sale in April

The Hobbs Friendship Club met at the IOOF Hall for a regular session and gift exchange. New and secret friends were revealed for the next three months and hostesses will lead games. A bake sale is planned for April with refreshments served by Mrs Georgia Mae Myers Mrs Dorothy Lawrence and Mrs Ethel Jetton.

Friendshp Club IOOF Hobbs Georgia Mae Myers Dorothy Lawrence Ethel Jetton Mmnes Lucille Nichols Lois Pruitt Florence Shults

Scouts Present Program At Rotary Luncheon

The Boy Scouts of Troop 44 presented the program for the Rotary Club on Wednesday noon. Rotary sponsors this troop and Hugh Harris of the First Christian Church leads them. Thirty two boys are in the troop with several performing a run down on Scout laws and a fire demonstration.

Boy Scouts Rotary Club Rotary Hugh Harris First Christaan Church

Daileys Seek Home Amid Lovington Move

Mr and Mrs W B Dailey and Miss Mary Dailey of Roswell now reside in Lovington and urgently need a house or apartment. The Daileys are parents of Jacques Dailey and Miss Dailey is her sister.

W. B. Dailey Mary Dailey Roswell Lovington Daileys Jacques Dailey Miss Dailey

Mrs Jean Felfe Hosts Alpha Kappa Sorority Meeting

The Alpha Kappa Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Mrs. Jean Felfe s home with Rev Ray W Ross leading a cultural program on Thought. He spoke on mind, temptations and personal conduct as refreshments were served. Guests included Helen Haseltine and Rev Ross with a next meeting set for April 14 at Mrs J E Simmons residence.

Alpha Kappa Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Jean Felfe Ray W. Ross Ruby Wile Evelyn Bridgefort Joan Henry Janisue Charley Mary Crain Carel McMeen Faye Power Frieda Eshenbaugh Mary Hamzy Helen Haseltine Rev. Ross J. E. Simmons

Local Minister To Lead Singing In Odessa

Mr Hugh Harris and Mrs Harris will travel to Odessa on April 6 to conduct singing at Parker Heights Christian Church. Lawrence Fugat will deliver revival sermons and Harris will lead the singing and perform special numbers. Harris is minister of the First Christian Church of Lovington.

Hugh Harris Odessa Parker Heights

Friends Honor Memory of Carl Sams

The First Christian church used pulpit furniture bought in honor of Carl Sams who died last year. Friends raised 500 dollars for the pulpit and chairs contributed by early day ranchers from the wild west era of the 1900s. Hugh Harris invites Mr Sams' friends to view the monument in his memory.

First Christian Church Carl Sams Sams Hugh Harris

Mrs H Maddox Hosts WSCS Meeting at Methodist Church

The WSCS of the Methodist church met Monday afternoon at 2 PM in the church. Mrs Ray Johnson presided. Mrs Lee Burt led the study on Mission to America and read 1 Corinthians 3 10 to 17. Refreshments were served by Mrs Hubert Maddox. Attendees included Mrs Ed Love Mrs Walter Burns Mrs Ray Johnson and others.

WSCS Methodist Church Ray Johnson Lee Burt America Burt Walter Burns E. M. Cloud J. B. Selman Hubert Maddox Mmes Ed Love Ray Johnston Floyd McCarthy Veazey al F. Shivers F. Z. Payne Ray Ross Grady Richards Malcolm Wright A. E. Mize C. E. Alexander

Mrs Gladys Moore Weds J R Quarels in Carlsbad

Mrs Gladys Moore of Lovington and J R Quarels were married at the home of Dr Ray pastor of the First Baptist church in Carlsbad Saturday afternoon. Quarels has run a Lovington garage for 20 years and the couple will reside there.

J. R. Quarls Gladys Moore Lovington Ray First Baptist Church Carlsbad Quarels

Girls Rehearse for Variety Show at Youth Center Dance

About 300 people attended a dance at the Youth Center last Saturday night. A Roswell Air Base band provided music for the event with sandwiches coffee cookies and cold drinks served. Hostesses included many local residents and families.

Youth Center Roswell Air Base

Margie L. Harrington Arrives in Okinawa as Army Civilian

Mrs. Margie L. Harrington daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles L Mills 608 W Leas Hobbs New Mexico recently arrived on Okinawa as a Department of the Army civilian employee. Her husband Air Force 1st Lt George R Herrington has been stationed at Kadena Air Base Okinawa since December 1951. A graduate of Eastern New Mexico University Portales she is stationed at Kadena Air Base Okinawa Engineer District as a stenographer.

U. S Okinawa Margie L. Harrington Charles L. Mills W. Least. Hobbs N. M Department of the Army Air Force George R. Herrington Kadena Air Bas Eastern New Mexico University Portales Kadena Air Base

YWA Meeting at the Baptist Church

The Baptist YWA met Tuesday at the home of Mrs Alden Woodward. The session opened with a prayer by Lena Pepe and closed with a prayer by Shirley Peterson. Members participated in the program as the week of prayer for home missions approached. refreshments were served.

Baptist Ywa

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Women’s Council Sumruld Johnnie Alita Hite Ralph French Carrell Harrell Tanner Alex Winmoski Carrell Tanner Hobbs Friendship Club Lynn Pensa Good Housekeeping Faorrenst F & B Jewelry Eers Ord U.N. Security Council United Nations Security Council Arnstein Arneberg Norway Economic and Social Council Mrs. Jean Felfe Navy Oxfords P. S. the Arledge Ad H. Maddox J.R. Quarels Kenneth Chambers Colin Chambers Gordon McMeen Merle Kindel R. E. Smith A. C. Holder W. L. Minton Jim McLaughlin Dick McLaughlin Bob Ward W. K. Smith Ben O. Alexander Bernard Vincinti Roy Wersing Gil Haugin Rodger Smith R. H. Mariar G. I. News Alyon Lovington, New Mexico YWA Madeleine St. Clair Barbara Duncan Shirley Peterson Lena Pope Nelda Greer Patsy Little Mr. Woodward Yvonne Woodward New Hamshire Reds Austra Whites Purina Feed Purina Chow Turkey Beltsville A& A Feed Store
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