New Mexico Girls State Plans Announced for Portales
The fourth annual New Mexico Girls State, sponsored by the American Legion auxiliary, will be held at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales June 8 to 15. Thirty to sixty students from high schools statewide will participate, with 160 participants planned. Alumni include Miss Julia Pannell, Lovington, representing the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico Girls State
American Legion Auxiliary
Department of New Mexico
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales
New Mexico
Girls State
Rop D. Seelinger
Las Vegas
Girls’ State
W. O. Dunlap Jr
Tatum
D. E. Chalk
Gallup
H. R. Sheritt
Albuquerque
H. R. Patton
Artesia
A. L. Mercer
C. V. Coogler Aztec
Co. J. Sparks
Seelinger
Julia Pannell
H. C. Pannell
Lovington
Moore-Graham engagement announced in Dallas
Miss Sylvia Ann Moore of Dallas and George A. Graham Jr announce their engagement. Both families provide detailed background on education, sororities and fraternities, and community ties. The couple plans to wed June 7 at University Park Methodist church in Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Parvin Moore
Greenbrier Drive
Dallas
Texas
Sylvia Ann
George A. Graham
East
Santa Fe Avenue
Santa Fe
Miss Moore
Southern Methodist University
Connecticut College For Women
University of Missouri
University of New Mexico
Delta Delta Delta Sorority
Delta Phi Delta
Graham
Santa Fe High School
New Mexico Military Institute
Roswell
Kappa Sigma Fraternity
Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity
New Mexico
George
State Land Office
The
Capitol
Stephen Watts Kearney
Daughters of the American Revolution
Delta Kappa Gamma Educational Sorority
University Park Methodist Church
Local Teachers Association Meeting Held in Artesia
Larry Crouse Mrs H C Pan nell and Hazel Berry attended the local Teachers Association meeting at Artesia High School on May 1 in Artesia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers’ Association
Artesia
Artesia High School
Lovington Lions Hear Music as New Families Arrive
Ten years ago on May 2 1941 Lions Club members heard violin by Mrs E H Byers and piano by Mrs R F Brown at a Tuesday luncheon. New Lovington families moved in amid increased oil activity including the Cheek Camp Alexander and Pruit families. Bob Beverley calls the area wet as frogs cheer. the government gauge at Byers home shows 1.03 inches moisture. WPA funds of 9171 were allocated for a city hall and fire station here. A. D Sawyer and daughter Fern visited, Louella Beasley wed Dan Fred at the Methodist Church parsonage with Rev H H Nance officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
E. H. Byers
R. F. Brown
Lovington
J. L. Cheek
Preston Camp
J. F. Alexander
Connie Pruit
Bob Beverly
Bob
A. D. Sawyer
Fern
Louella Beasley
Rossie Beasley
Dan Fred
Carlsbad
Methodist Church
H. H. Nance
Mrs Holloway Hosts Magnolia Canasta Club Night
Mrs. David Holloway hosted the Magnolia Canasta Club at her home Tuesday night. Bingo prizes went to Mrs. Joe Clifton high and Mrs. J. M. Wilson low. Strawberries and coffee were served to attendees G. B. Wheeler J. P. Plessala Joe Fallin J. M. Wilson David Muir Fred Phillips Leslie Funderburk Joe Clifton Otis Greenlee and Weldon Miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Holloway
Magnolia Canasta Club
Joe Clifton
J. M. Wilson
Men’s Bridge Group Meets With Dr H W Gillett
Dr H K Gillett hosted the Men’s Bridge Group on Wednesday night as Bernard Love Bud Bridgforth James Hobbs Weldon Cox Bill Hessler John Shearman Hank Hazen Charles Corder Finis Heidel and Andy Swarthout attended the regular meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. K. Gillett
Bernard Love
Bud Bridgforth
James Hobbs
Weldon Cox
Bill Hessler
John Shearman
Hank Hazen
Charles Corder
Finis Heidel
Andy Swarthout
Miss Berry Presided At LTA Meeting
Miss Hazel Berry led the Lovington Teachers Association first term meeting in theHigh School Library Tuesday night. Attending teachers spoke on convention travels and activities including Roy Jones from Chicago, David Shoup and Larry Crouse from New Orleans, Mrs H C Pannel from Artesia, and Floy Bell with E M Maddin from Raton. A social hour followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Berry
Lovington Teachers Association
Roy Jones
Chicago
David Shoup
Larry Crouse
New Orleans
H. C. Pannell
Association of Teachers
Artesia
Floy Bell
E. M. Maddin
Raton
Coxs Return From Six-Week Visit To Springfield Farm
Mr and Mrs Fred Cox arrived back last Wednesday after a six week visit at the Cox farm near Springfield Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Cox
Cox
Springfield
Missouri
1927 Bridge Club Meets at Mrs J P Morgan Home
The 1927 Bridge Club gathered at Mrs J P Morgan’s home on Wednesday afternoon. Members and guests played Party bridge with high scores by Mrs John Easley and Mrs Bob Morgan. A slam prize went to Mrs Dow Wood and bingo to Mrs Berry Freeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Morgan
John Easley
Bob Morgan
Dow Wood
Berry Freeman
Morgan
Mmes
Otto Dean
Gail Power
Carl Johnson
Jobin Easley
W.A. Anderson
Don Wood
Don Wallace
George Williams
Mary Ruth McCrory
Logan Beal
Marriage Licenses Listed by Dates Across Texas
A compiled list records marriage licenses issued April 30 through May 5 to pairs in towns including Maljomar Odessa Odessa Hobbs Lubbock Sweetwater Denison Big Springs Roswell Midland Kermit Slaton Grandfalls and others. Names ages and hometowns encompass Tivila Smith Walter Tate Carrie Kiser Ethel Burnette Fred McCoy Norma Means Richard Hunt Joy Sims Martin Stucker Pat Hendrix B W Aaron Pauline Prather A W Stout Alta Bennett Eddie Grundy Ruby Crow Ray Crow Inez Journegan Donald Creps Mary Addison Carl Woodell Moreil Sylvester McHazlett Woodrow Sellers Reba Sweatt Melton Benge Betty Wagley Robert Dunn Ada Johnson John Taylor Leana Bridges John Loos Cuca Carrasco Jose Montoya Eva Reid Jack Berkley Tommie Call Ellis Conner Neil Dickson Thomas Thompson Gertrude Briggs Ira Craig Doris Higginbotham Robert Turrentine and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tivila Pearl Smith
Walter H. Tate
Maljomar
Carrie M. Kiser
Denison
L. L. Walser
Lamesa
Ethel Burnette
Fred McCoy
Sweetwater
Norma Means
Richard Lee Hunt
Tatum
Georgia Ruth Ritter
Walter Ritter Jr
Alta Bennett
Eddie Grundy
Lubbock
Ruby A. Crow
Little Rock
Ark
Ray F. Crow
Snyder
Inez Journegan
Donald F. Creps
Eunice
Mary Addison
Carl W. Woodell
Hobbs
Moreil Sylvester i McHazlett
Woodrow Sellers
Odessa
Reba N. Sweatt
Melton C. Benge
Lovington
Betty June Wagley
Robert Dunn
Ada C. Johnson
John K. Taylor
Leana Maude Bridges
John Loos
Roswell
Cuca Carrasco
Jose Montoya
Eva Jo Reid
Jack D. Berkley
Slaton
Tommie Louise Call
Ellis C. Conner
Midland
Neil Dickson
Thomas L. Thompson
Gertrude Briggs
Ira D. Craig
Kermit
Doris L. Higginbotham
Robert L. Turrentine
Grandfalls
Minister Garnie Atkisson speaks on Revelations for Women’s Bible Class
Garnie Atkisson of the Church of Christ delivered the third lesson from the Book of Revelations at the Women’s Bible Class Wednesday morning. The class noted the curtain-making project for Sunday school rooms and reported fifty-seven members attended.
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Garnie Atkisson
Church of Christ
Mrs Damon Shipp Scores High at Thursday Bridge Club
Thursday Night Bridge Club met at Mrs Berry Freeman on May 5 for three six handed bridge progressions and a bingo round. Mrs Damon Shipp topped the scores with high bridge score while Mrs Virgil Boteler was second. bingo went to Mrs Chad Wiley. Guests included Mrs J P Morgan Mrs Bob Morgan and Buell Price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damon Shipp
Berry Freeman
Virgil Boteler
Chad Wiley
Mmes Connie Pruit
George Paulowsky
Daymon Hardin
Bernard Love
Weldon Cox
Jacques Lailey
Mmes J. P. Morgan
Bob Morgan
Buell Price
Lovington Presbyterians Attend Odessa Institute
A Lovington Presbyterian Church delegation attended the Vacation Church School Institute in Odessa at Normandy Heights Church. Representing Lovington were Reverend and Mrs. David T. Moore, Mrs. A. O. Ober wetter, Mrs. J. C. Anderson, and Mrs. W. R. Cain.
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Odessa
Lovington
David T. Moore
A. O. Oberwetter
J. C. Anderson
W. R. Cain
Three Newborn Girls And Boy Reported At Lovington Hospital
Birth notices from Lovington General Hospital list Alice Kay Tracy born April 29 to Mr. and Mrs. John Ernest Tracy. Janasne Cocke born April 30 to Mr. and Mrs. Troy Cocke Jr.. and a boy born May 3 to Mr. and Mrs. Albert S. Dimsha. Each child’s weight is noted.
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John Ernest Tracy
Alice Kay
Troy Cocke Jr
Janasne
Albert S. Dimsha
Rotary Club screens Driver Training films at noon meeting
Rotary Club members view two driver training films chaired by E M Slim Hester Safety Committee chairman. Announcement notes Boy Scout Hut event Thursday at 7 30 p m. Visiting Rotarians include Earl Pennington and Dave Neal of Hobbs Truman White of El Paso Yorrell Harris Oil Patch District Scout Executive attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. “Slim” Hester
Rotary Club
Earl Pennington
Dave Neal
Hobbs
Truman White
el Paso
Yorrell Harris
Oil Patch
Yearling Club Dance Hosts Announced for Saturday Night
The Yearling Club lists host couples for the Saturday dance at 9 p.m. at the Bull Barn. Hosts are Mr. and Mrs. Earl Huston, Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Sparkman, and Mr. and Mrs. Hade Gunn.
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Earl Hustton
C. T. Sparkman
Hade Gunn
Bull Barn
Hamilton Hosts Canasta Club At Lovington Ranch
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hamilton entertained El Rancho Canasta Club members Wednesday night at their ranch north west of Lovington. Refreshments included fruit whip angel cake and spiced punch. Guests listed: Mrs. Jake Stallings Mrs. Joe Price L. M. Lyles Leon Lyles Tom O'Neal Mrs. Inas Tatum Miss Eva Tatum Mrs. Alma Goodwin Mrs. Lena Jennings Mrs. Kate Garrett and Mrs. Ernest Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Hamilton
el Rancho Canasta Club
Lovington
Jake Stallings
Joe Price
L. M. Lyles
Leon Lyles
Tom O’neal
Inas Tatum
Eva Tatum
Alma Goodwin
Lena Jennings
Kate Garrett
Ernest Anderson
Christians Hold Chicken Dinner at First Christian Church
Members of the First Christian Church and their families gathered for a fried chicken dinner at the church on Wednesday night. The evening included an old fashioned singing led by Hugh Harries the church minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Hugh Harries
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Fis
Lovington Leader
Sylvia Ann Moore
LEA County State Bank
Mrs. Holloway
Magnolia Club
H. W. Gillett
Miss Berry
LTA
J.P. Morgan
Presbyterian Church
J. S. Eaves
James Elliott
Mmes. J. M. Wilson
Delmer Woods
John Green
Wasson
David Moore
Tech Hostess
Essa
Joy Sims
Martin L. Stucker
Brownfield
Pat Hendrix
B. W. Aaron
Pauline Prather
Big Springs
A. W. Stout
Lovington General Hospital
Hamilton
Canasta Club
D. L. Mayes
South Turner
SEA County Chemical Company
Lea County
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