Lovington Leader Publishes Twice Weekly News Updates
The Lovington Leader, an official U S Land Office publication and second class matter at Lovington New Mexico Post Office, is issued by Lea County Publishing Company and released on Tuesdays and Fridays. Agnes Kastner is listed as publisher and CHAD L WILEY as assistant publisher, with the paper established in 1909.
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U. S. Land Office
Lovington
N. M
LEA County Publishing Company
Brighten Your Windows and Tables With Easy Needlework
Nancy Baxter offers home decorating tips focused on window treatments and table protectors. Readers learn to use cornice boards, swags, and railings to enhance narrow windows and radiators, with advice on drapery placement and lighting for a cozy look. The piece ends by inviting readers to request a crochet leaflets leaflet D-117 for a Palm Fronds doily design.
Play Nights At Monument Housed By Students
Every six weeks the Monument Schools host play night with students playing games dancing and entertaining parents A different group sponsors activities each session The student council directs the series with Bill Clark serving as president Refreshments follow the evening events.
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Monument
Bill Clark
Attitude Toward Smoking From a Readers Letter
Mrs Almira Adams argues against tobacco advertising and smoking in public and private spaces. She urges reverent home standards and cites nicotine as a deadly poison harming youth and public figures alike.
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Washington
Almira Adams
Square Dance Festival at Carlsbad May 6 Jamboree Event
The City of Carlsbad and local clubs host the Southeastern New Mexico Square Dance Council jamboree at Alta Vista Junior High School. A 2 to 5 PM swap session features informal gatherings to learn and trade dances, with a 8 PM to 12 AM evening set by Jack Smiths String Band. Spectator space for several hundred is available and invites extend to nearby communities.
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Carlsbad
Southeastern New Mexico
Jack Smiths
Square
Clovis
Rose Well
Portales
Ros Well
Artesia
Hobbs
Pecos
el Paso
van Horn
June candidate list from University of New Mexico race
The University of New Mexico released 1106 prospective candidates this June. Lea County names include Delbert Dale Cooper Samuel Robert Stubbs Jr Buckeye Floyd B Graham Lovington Richard K Granath David Lee Irion and J E Weir Jr of Hobbs.
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University of New Mexico
Lea County
Delbert Dale Cooper
Monument
Samuel Robert Stubbs, Jr
Buckeye
Floyd B. Graham
Lovington
Richard K. Granath
David Lee Irion
J. E
Census Chief Says New Mexico Population Tripled Since 1900
The US Census director notes New Mexico population has tripled since 1900 but has not kept pace with the national average since 1939.
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Denver
New Mexico
Democratic Primary Announces Candidates for Listed Offices
The Democratic Party releases candidate announcements for offices on the June 6 1950 primary ballot. The list includes individuals declaring their intention to seek nomination under the party banner.
Re-election Bid For Probate Judge Mrs Mildred Hooper
Hobbs current probate judge Mildred Hooper seeks reelection as party candidate with support from Ab Daugherty and Hobbs Jr W Edwards and Joe Black listed among backers in Lovington area. Re-election emphasis and local endorsements noted as key campaign points.
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Mildred Hooper Long
Lovington
Weekend Visit Notes for Yarbro Family
Weldon Yarbro, a student at Hardin-Simons in Abilene, spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Yarbro. Joe Ella Robinson and Eva Tatum were mentioned in association with local assessor E. M. Smith.
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Weldon Yarbro
Hardin-Simons
Abilene
E. B. Yarbro
Sweet Cinnamon Buns Recipe Surprises with Flavor
A feature on sweet rolls stealing the show at meals contrasts hot cross buns and fruit twists with easy modern American dough methods. The included recipe for Sweet Cinnamon Buns yields 18 to 24 pastries, detailing ingredients, steps from scalding milk to baking at 425 F, and a vanilla icing finish.
Hobbs Visitor Reverend Joe F. Bickley Meet
Reverend Joe F. Bickley of the Tatum Methodist Church visited Hobbs on Saturday. He attended local worship and spoke with congregants during the afternoon.
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Tum Methodist Church
Hobbs
Ladies Study Book Club Discusses James at Church
The Ladies Bible Class of the church met Wednesday morning at 3 38 regular weekly study using the Book of James led by Mrs Archie Nowell. Attendees included Mrs Homer Abbvets Shorty Cheek Forrest Ward L B Gill M L Stapp Hubert Gill J D Smith B H Coplin E R Bressler Tom Jackson George Johnston William Hignight Troy Cocke Sr Randy Allen J L Kidd Jack Jackson Bill Condra and J W Allen. The Eastern Star presented Mrs Will Taylor a basket of tulips Thursday evening. Hobbs visitors Mr and Mrs Will Carlin Mr and Mrs Steve Taylor and Clara Bowles joined the Taylors Thursday evening. Mrs Eve Vosburg its guest last week her sister Mrs Ralph Windsor of Death Valley California.
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The
Surchy of Christ
Archie Nowell
James
Mmes Homer Abbvets
Shorty” Cheek
Forrest ‘Vvard
L. B. Gill
M. L. Stapp
Hubert Gill
J. D. Smith
B. H
Oplin
E. R. Bressler
Tom Jackson
George Johnston
William Hignight
Troy Cocke, Sr
Randy “Allen
J. L. Kidd
Jack Jackson
Bill Condra
J. W. Allen
May 2 to May 5 1927 Area Club and Church Events
Community events listed for Tuesday May 2 through Friday May 5 include church meetings at W M C First Assembly of God High School Library Rotary Club at First Methodist Church and multiple church and social group gatherings. Activities feature Bible classes bridge clubs FFA and FHA meetings and a student election class meeting at Lev ington High School with Lion's Club luncheon at Llano Hotel.
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First Assembly of God
Church of Christ
First Methodist Church
Ladies Council Christian Church
Levington High School
Lion's Club
Llano Hotel
Luke Taylor Seen Away From Gale Texas Ranch
Luke Taylor spent last week away from Gale Texas visiting the Jerry Clayton ranch for unspecified reasons.
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Luke Taylor
Jerry Clayton
Gale, Texas
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Agnes Kastner
Chad L. Wiley
Needlecraft Newse
By Nancy Baxter
MPG. CO
Singer Sewing Center
West Broadway
Snyder
Texas
Alamo Heights
Alamo Village
H & H Development Co
E. Highway 180
Mrs. Head
Weir, Jr
Ab Daugherty
Jr.w
Buster) Edwards
Joe Black
Joe Ella Robinson
E. M
Mood) Smith
Osborne Fisher
Eva Tatum
Sweet Buns
Bok
Eastern Star
Will Taylor
Will Carlin
Steve Taylor
Clara Bowles
Will Taylors
Mrs. Carlin
Taylor
California
Eve Vosburg
Ralph Windsor
Death Valley
Dorcas
First Baptist Church
Maddux Monument CO
East Second Street
Roswell, New Mexico
Mrs. Murphys
Mrs. Murphy
Circumstance
U. S
U.S. Savings Bonds
U. S. Treasury
Treasury Department and
Advertising Council
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