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Newspaper

Lovington Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1955

Page

7

Clem Clements Observing At Kiwanis Club Meeting

The Kiwanis club met at Thursday noon with 15 attendees. Clem Clements proved one of the keen observers as chair man David Shrorp led the program about how observing are we. New member RC Kornegay was introduced as John Benge presided in Bill Martin’s absence.

David Shrorp Kiwanis Ts Lincoln U. S Clem Cements Chser John Benge Bill Martin RC. Kornegay Glatola

Homer Hibbitts Hosts Men’s Bridge Club Evening

Homer Hibbitts hosted the Men’s Bridge Club Wednesday evening in the kindergarten building.

Homer Hibbitts

ESA Party Hosted by Mrs Shelton and Co Hostess

The Epsilon Sigma Alpha held an informal party Tuesday evening at 307 West Avenue M hosted by Mrs. Bill Shelton with Mrs. E. B. McConnell as co host. Pink and red carnations decorated the refreshment table. Charades were played with each hostess assigning a team to act out song titles. Fifteen guests and fifteen members attended. The next meeting is scheduled for May 10.

Epsilon Sigma Alpha Bill Shelton West Avenue M E. B. McConnell

Local Building Permits Issued For Homes and Structures

Building permits issued include J. H. Lambert adding a room at 222 N East St for 1000 dollars. R. E. Johnson at 1214 W Jackson builds a frame dwelling for 6000 dollars. Mud Control Lab Inc constructs steel office and warehouse for 9000 dollars. Hayes Plumbing at 600 W Ave D adds a frame and steel storage room for 800 dollars. Yawton Construction Co at 618 W Ave J builds a dwelling for 9000 dollars. Lea County State Bank remodels for a drive in window at an amount of 6000 dollars.

J. H. Lambert N. East St R. E. Johnson W. Jackson Mud Control Lab, Inc Hayes Plumbing W. Ave. D Yawton Construction Co W. Ave. J Lea County State Bank

Mrs James R Hobbs Improves in Temple Clinic

Mrs James R Hobbs 915 West Avenue H is recovering after surgery and expects to return home in about four weeks. She is receiving care at Scott and White Clinic in Temple Texas. Mrs Ellen Hobbs has been staying with the children and has taken the two boys home until their mother is better.

James R. Hobbs West Avenue H Scott and White Temple Texas Ellen Hobbs

Births at Lovington General Hospital list many newborns

April 20 to Mr. and Mrs. J. Ty. Fagan a son Neil Van. Several Hobbs and Lovington families announce newborns including Betty Joan, Mary Frances, Robert Monroe, Cathy Diane, Allen Lee, Deryle Wayne, Julia Ann, Kenny Keith, Patti Jalaine, Charn Lee, Michael Ray, James Price, Michael Dean, and William Mark with birth weights and addresses.

J. Ty. Fagan West Dunham Hobbs Neil van R. H. Hubbard East Broadway Betty Joan J. T. Scott Vega, Hobbs Mary Frances J. O. Franklin Eunice Robert Monroe J. L. Minge Oil Center W. R. Brice South Selman Cathy Diane J. T. Hirrill Oil Allen Lee K. W. Benson East White Deryle Wayne C. E. Smith Lovington Julia Ann A. A. Soloman North Willow Kenny Keith J. H. Hooten North Fowler Patti Jalaine T. B. Hicks Charn Lee

Tiny Tot News

Bernard Love brought two pipped goose eggs to the kindergarten Wednesday and watched them hatch during the day. They visited City Park on Thursday. Lula Freeman’s grandparents from California spent two days with them this week. Betty Holder’s aunt and uncle from Santa Fe visited over the weekend.

Bernard Love Lula Freeman California Betty Holder Santa Fe

Raton Well A Dry Hole Reported In New Test

United Press reports Continental Oil Co has drilled the Springer number one well in the Raton area as a dry hole at 2 900 feet and abandoned it. A previous test well was also declared a duster last week.

Continental Oil Company Raton Continental

Alimony Evasion Tactics Narrowed to Two legal Paths

The discussion outlines two lawful options to avoid alimony obligations: remain unmarried or remain married in name only. The brief implies that changing marital status is a legal route some consider, though it lacks broader context or definitive guidance.

Llano Cafeteria Menu For Week

Llano cafeteria lists weekly meals with daily options for Monday through Friday. The menu features beef dishes, beans, rice, macaroni, vegetables, breads, milk, and assorted desserts with occasional fruit.

Llano

Marriage Licenses April 24 25 26 Texas

April 24 to 26 marriage licenses list couples from Odessa Miltland Artesia Dickinson Lamesa Gatesville Ennis Midland Crane Big Spring and Houston Texas. Names include Billy Nell West Hilton Lee Goff Sharon Sea Graves Larry R. Palmer Ruby Breedlove Howard R. Riley Joyce Ann Pate Robert Cloud Joachimi Ruth Collins Raymond Bird Ennis Edna Horn Beck William Lawson Myrtle Den ny Doyle Barnett Ramona Guinn Ronald Perkins Polly Ann Browley Wayne Guan.

Billy Nell West Hilton Lee Goff Odessa Texas Sharon Seagraves Larry R. Palmer Miltland Ruby Breedlove Howard R. Riley Artesia Joyce Ann Pate Robert Cloud Joachimi Dickinson Tex Royace Jean Lummus John Allen Walton Lamesa Ennis Edna Hornbeck William Lawson Houston Myrtle C. Denny Doyle Barnett Midland Ramona Guinn Rondle E. Perkins Crane Polly Ann Browley Wayne W. Guan Big Spring

Texas Tech Day Observed in Lovington May 14

Texas Tech Day will be observed in Lea County with a celebration at the home of Mrs. Johnnie Mae Crowder on West Avenue I Lovington. The event is set for Saturday night May 14 at 7 p m with area participation expected.

Texas Tech Lea County Johnnie Mae Crowder West Avenue I Lovington

Strohs Welcome Guests From Houston

Mr and Mrs J C Henry Brett and Diane of Hocustes Texas were house guests of Mrs Ruben Stroh this past week. They will visit here for a few months then travel to Roswell to visit D and Mrs Crowder and family.

J. C. Henry Brett Diane Hocustes Texas Ruben Stroh Roswell Mrra & EE Crowder

Boy Scout Troop 89 Plans Balmorea Texas Swim Trip

Troop 89 of Lovington Boy Scouts will travel to Balmorea Texas on Saturday and Sunday for swimming activities. About 30 scouts are expected to make the trip.

Lovington Balmorea Texas

Lying in a Barber Chair with Mouth Full of Lathes

A fragmented quirk captures a barber chair moment as a customer struggles with a mouth full of lathes while the shineboy contemplates a hat for another customer.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Clem Clements Kiwanis Club Gashwa Westside Broadway Hobbs Names “66” Products Light & Break Mrs. Gushwa Our Candi ONYX Onyx Cleaners Qonyx Cleaners Main, Hobbs, N. M Mrs. Dunam Homer Magnolia Service Oil Center N. M the American Cafe M. Mullroy Eunice, N. M Jack Ward Shell Service ESA Party Temple Clinic Nadean Mahan East Marland Hobbs, New Mexico Lovington General Hospital Levington Bpw Club Marvis Cox Doris McClish Rosalee Wilhoit Vi Clisbee Floy Bell Jewell Henry Jerry’s Foro New Mexico Jean Stratton Portales Governor’s Palace Williamsburg Betty Crocker Washington, D. C Philadelphia General Mills Tiny Tot News United Press Stanley Home Clara Parrisis Mgr East Corbett Gushwa Randy Main & Ave Eun Mrs. Patterson Sporting Goods Mercury Lone Star Boats Pittsburg Paints Sherwin Williams Hunting and Fishing License New York City Ruth Collins Raymond B. Bird Gatesville Strohs Entertain Tatum Machine Shop THE Wildman Mrs. Bill Lewis Matt's Beauty Shop TATUM Mrs Bill Lewis Cam Paign Welch Edwy White Way Laundry W. Ave Boy Scout Lovington Beauty Shop Gary Beauty College Beautician Teer Conoco Conoco Products Keiths Laundry Hobbs Highway Mrs. Nadean Vanity Beauty Shop South Main Mrs. Lewis Didate Hobbs Boot and Hobbs, New Mex Mrs. Dunnam City Pawn Shop E. Broadway Witherspoon Motor CO Elmer Petit Jerry Nell Taylor West Adams Jiggs Skelly Service & Garage East Main Street Funice Electric Proprietor Main St RCA Hoffman Motorola Wright Royal Standard Service Cardinal Fountain Service Carlsbad Highway Ssunice N. M Patterson Pearl Yadon B & B Pet Shop South Turner Karl's W. Broadway MEX Eunice Gulf Service Tom R. Keeling A. L. Patterson Moates Drive-In Eunine, N. M Texaco Station Turk Hinman Home Owned and Operated EMI White J. E. Parker America Cafe Smith Eunice, N .M Henry's Dal Paso Ben Alexander Gro. and Market Vannay N.ml Scotty Lumber and Supply Mae
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