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Lovington Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1950

Page

2

Bible Class Meeting at Church of Christ

The Ladies Bible Class of the Church of Christ met Wednesday morning May 10 for Bible Study with Mrs Archie Nowell leading the lesson from First Peter. Attendees included J L Church Homer Hibbets Bill Loman Bill Condra Jerry Cook Bert Gill Jack Jackson J L Kidd Tom Jackson Roscoe McBee E R Bressier Berry Black M L Stapp and J W Allen.

The Church of Christ Archie Nowell Peter Mmes J. L. Church Homer Hibbets Bill Loman Bill Condra Jery Cook Herbert Gill Jerry Cook Jack Jackson J. P. Morgan Keith Jones Leman oJnes George Johnston Troy Cocke, Sr J. L. Kidd Tom Jackson Roscoe McBee E. R. Bressier Berry Black M. L. Stapp J. W. Allen

Roswell Visit by Mr and Mrs Malcolm Wright and Max

Mr and Mrs Malcolm Wright and their son Max visited Roswell last weekend to tour local sights and enjoy a brief family trip.

Malcolm Wright Max Roswell

Local Delegates Attend New Mexico W S C S Conference

Mrs P H Gamble and Mrs E M Hester represented Lovington WSC S of the Methodist Church as voting delegates at the Ninth Annual New Mexico Conference of W S C S in Tucumcari May 3 4 and 5. Highlights included addresses by Miss Mary Kessler and Mrs H E Werner. Conference pledge rose 20 percent. Mrs M L Norris of Clovis elected president for next year. Clovis District Supper set Eunice June 2 for district conference.

P. H. Gamble E. M. Hester Lovington WSC S Methodist Church New Mexico Tucumcari Mary Kessler China H. E. Werner South M. L. Norris Clovis Eunice

Graduates Attend Exercises in Portales

Mr and Mrs Chack Wiley and Nancy attended graduation exercises in Portales Thursday night Don Wiley brothers of graduates attended as well.

Chack Wiley Nancy Portales Wiley Don Wiley

Needlework Accessories Brighten Spring Wardrobe Trends

Needlecraft features a lively spring survey of accessories to energize wardrobes. Neckwear ranges from little boy collars to fichus with pleats and embroidery, while hats bloom with floral touches. Shoes mix two tones and textures, belts become decorative, and gloves span multiple lengths.

Bridge Party Hosted by Mrs Shelton and Mrs Eidson

Mrs Bill Shelton and Mrs Scharbauer Eidson entertain thirty guests Thursday afternoon at 2 in the home of Mrs Lester Alston. Brown and yellow decorations feature talisman roses and corsages. Cards, score pads and menus follow the color scheme. Attendees include Mines Giles Lee Millard Eidson Johnnie Mae Penny Charles Read Larry Williams John Campbell Faye Powers G T Hanners W T Myers Berry Freeman Bill Anderson Carl Johnson Otto Dean Pete Hooper J P Morgan Buell Price Dick Schenck Connie Pruit Jimmy Cunningham Mary Ruth McCrory Roy Lee Jones Skell Williams Harry Douglas and Lester Alston with guests Mmes Will Terry Ray McNeill and Chris Furnaux and tea guests Miss Jerry Clayton Mrs Jerry Clayton and Mrs George Evans.

Scharbauer Eidson Lester Alston Mines Giles Lee Millard Eidson Johnnie Mae Penny Charles Read Larry Williams John Campbell Faye Powers G. T. Hanners W. T.myers Berry Freeman Bill Anderson Carl Johnson Otto Dean Pete Hooper J. P. Morgan Buell Price Dick Schenck Connie Pruit Jimmy Cunningham Mary Ruth McCrory Roy Lee Jones Skell Williams Harry Douglas Mmes Will Terry Ray McNeill Chris Furnaux Hobbs Jerry Clayton George Evans

Gambles Welcome Relatives For Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs B L Gamble and daughter Beverly of Odessa and Mrs C L Spence and son Lee visited in the home of Mr and Mrs P H Gamble last week. Mrs Spence and B L Gamble are daughter and son of Mr and Mrs P H Gamble.

B. L. Gamble Beverly Odessa C. L Spence Lee P. H. Gamble Spence

Births Notice for May 7 and May 8

May 7 a 6 lb 6 oz boy born to Mr and Mrs Jack Attaway of McDonald. May 8 a 5 lb 13 oz boy named Johnny Lee born to Mr and Mrs Douffus Roffs.

Jack Attaway McDonald Johnny Lee Douffus Roffs

Lea County Extension Club Council Meets in May

Lea County Council of Women's Extension Clubs held its May 4 meeting at Levinton Methodist Church. New members welcomed, exhibit shows from clubs, and updates on reading chair, district meetings, and potential district agent. 4-H camp dedication May 28 and a county-wide picnic planned at Easley Lakes. State Convention in Silver City June 1.

Lea County Council of Women's Extension Club Levintgon Methodist Church P. H. Harris M. V. Laurence Hobbs Home Circle Crossroads Hobbs Homemakers Hi- Way Jal Lovington Farmerettes Pitchfork Plainview Quien Lake Prairieview Caprock Oil Center County Reading Hudgens of Lovington Kallsen Reading Easley Lakes Miss Kallsen G. W. Kinsolving Portales Hobbs Wayne Ballew Raymond Dalmont Quien Labe Club Patterson Plainview Club Billy Condra Marve Harris Hi-Way Club Frank Hobbson Silver City Lea County Council Levinton

Camera Club to Meet May 22

The Camera Club met at the Ritchey home May 8 to make portraits and study makeup and lighting for color photography. The season concludes May 22 with officer elections and next year’s program planning. Attendees included Mrs Lippsett, Mrs McCrory, Jimmy Ritchey, Mrs Woodward, Rita Lee, Mrs Alden Woodward, Lloyd Dowd, Paul Hennington, Jerry Wright, Willard Hignight and the Ritcheys.

Camera Club Leonard Ritchey Ritchey Faye Lippsett Mary Ruth McCrory Jimmy Jmmie Woodward Rita Lee Alden Woodward Lloyd Dowd Paul Hennington Jerry Wright Willard Hignight and Son Ritcherys

Visit in Roswell by Mrs Merle Kindel and baby

Mrs Merle Kindel and her infant son visited Roswell last week with Mrs Oneide Blancet, the infant's grandmother. The trio spent time with local relatives and were seen at several community spots during the stay.

Merle Kindel Oneide Blancet Roswell

Coxes Attend Funeral for Brother-in-Law in Lometa

Mr and Mrs Weldon Cox attended funeral services for Coxs brother in law in Lometa Texas.

Weldon Cox Cox Lometa, Texas

Calendar of Events May 17 to May 22 1927 Lovington

A readable listing of community events from May 17 through May 22 including church meetings, school activities, bridge clubs, graduation exercises, and club gatherings at Lovington. Highlights include Primary Election ballots prepared by the County Clerk, graduation in the Lovington High School Gym, and various church and club sessions.

Ladies Bible Class Church of Christ Rotary Club-Methodist Church Lovington High School Lions’ Club Llano Hotel

Mavericks Dance at Bull Barn Saturday Hosts

Kenneth Turner and his Western Band provided music for the Mavericks Dance Club event at the Bull Barn on Saturday night. Hosts included Mr and Mrs Frank Allman Mr and Mrs Pedro Collins Mr and Mrs Johnny Connell Mr and Mrs Herman Culp and Mr and Mrs G H Bingham.

Kenneth Turner Mavericks Bull Barn Frank Allman Pedro Collins Johnny Connell Herman Culp G H Bingham

Hobbs men return from Flagstaff on business

J. W. Allen and N. M. Booker of Hobbs came back Thursday from Flagstaff Arizona where they had been conducting business.

J. W. Allen N. M. Booker Hobbs Flagstaff Arizona

Camera Club Host Ritchey Evening Meeting

A 7 30 P M gathering at Rainbow Girls Masonic Hall with Mr and Mrs Leonard Ritchey announced For May 23 at the First Assembly of God Church the schedule lists a 2 P M event led by W M C and the Rainbow Girls event follows at the Masonic Hall.

Camera Club Mrs Leonard Ritchey Rainbow Girls Masonic Hall W. M. C. First Assembly of God Church

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