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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1956
Page
4
Lovington Daily Leader announces subscription rates for Lea County residents and outside areas. One year by mail priced at 6.00 within Lea County and 7.00 outside. Carrier delivery 20c per week in Lovington and Hobbs.
The Lovington Leader marks 48 years as Lea County oldest newspaper and publisher pledges countywide expansion. Plans include Sunday funnies a Sunday supplement and more features while inviting letters calls and submissions to reach 30,000 readers.
Mrs G T Hanners hosted the Wednesday Bridge Club at 819 West Ave H on May 2. Tulips from her garden cheered the game room. High score was Mrs Ethel Graham, second Mrs D C Berry. attendees included Mmes F L Beal C C Chambers Dick Lee Leonard Richards Rebeca Townsend. Pineapple ice cream pie coffee were served after games.
The Lydia Society met at Mrs. Barney Bailey’s home on West Madison for a morning session led by president Mrs. Ruben Stroh. A patching project is underway at Bailey’s home and a later galloping coffee will remove the patches. Attendees included Mrs. Fill Sylert, Mrs. Jack Anderson, Mrs. Glen Teske, and Mrs. Carlos Foster.
The Duplicate Bridge Club met Thursday in Denwoody Camp with three tables. High honors went to Mrs Logan Beal and Mrs Leo Jones. Second high to Mrs A N Forrest and Mrs Leroy Sumruld. Next Thursday May 11 is Master Point Night. Mrs Beal and Mrs Jones will attend a bridge tournament in Lubbock Friday Saturday and Sunday at the Great Plains Building.
An Eatery owner near Hobbs caused flooding by sawing a floor pipe during a Do It Yourself project. The Grapevine item also reports campaign tidbits in Hobbs with Senator Danglade denying missed game attendance and candidates Windell Green Robert L. Bensing Hoover Wimbery Tom Rice and Hammel Carrell active in local races for Probate Judge alongside Mildred Jones.
Dorothy Ansley Janet Bridgforth Ann Gunn Able Gunn Dana Kight Judy Kight Sally Settles Linda Lister and pupils Pat Crow Barbara Kennedy take part in the senior recital Monday night in Fellowship Hall at the Methodist Church.
Police report a theft on 1010 W Taylor where fender skirts from a 1955 car were stolen last night. Mrs L M Stowers heard her dog bark about 9:30 PM and saw a man run past her window into a nearby alley where a car was parked. The thief wore gloves.
Mrs Jack Kernan named the most outstanding member of Alpha Kappa Chapter of ESA at a Hobbs meeting held at Mrs Glen Dragoo home. She chaired the Welfare Committee last year and received a gift. New officers were installed and several ceremonies held including Jewel Pin for Mrs Charles Butler and Welcoming ceremonies for three transfers. Perfect attendance awards were given to six members. Dinner followed at the Steak Room with hostesses listed.
The Calcutta Club held a Tuesday afternoon event at Mrs. M. C. Scott's home 711 West Avenue H featuring a salad course and snacks before bridge. Players included Mrs. Logan Beal, Mrs. Leonard Richards, Mrs. Mary Lou Welch, Mrs. Claud Tatum, Mrs. Paul Newcom, Mrs. R. W. Kimball, and guest Mrs. W. N. Forrest.
Mrs. Myrtle Kings hosted the Yucca Past Matrons Club at 811 North Love on May 3 with Mrs. Eula Howell in charge in place of absent president Mrs. Vera Graves. Myrtle Moore and Ben Graham read letters from correspondents in Washington DC and Michigan as Dutch Iris decor framed the reception and punch plus angel cake with strawberry whip were served. attendees included Mrs. Dottie Darden Mrs. Berenice Hamilton and visitor Mrs. Louise Crutchfield.
The blotter lists Frank L Lopez 33 East Star Route Lovington charged with being drunk and resisting arrest. D A Valenzuela 37 Box 175 Lake Arthur charged with driving while intoxicated and drinking in public. C L Ashley 26 504 W Jackson accused of being drunk and having no driver's license. M M Moreno 21 Lamesa Texas arrested for simple assault and resisting arrest.
Mrs. Ida Cowart of Chicago and Mrs. A. E. Wise of Happy Texas stay with the Hammers this week as mother and sister guests.
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