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Newspaper

Lovington Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1956

Page

5

Lovington Social Calendar Highlights May 16 17

On May 16 at 9:30 A M at Jackson Avenue WMU holds a church workday. At 2 P M the WMU First Baptist Church hosts a Royal Service program. At 7:30 Beta Lambda of Beta Sigma Phi meets at Mrs Art Mhoon's 203 West Avenue. May 17 features Duplicate Bridge at 7:29 PM, and Lovington Woman's Club installs officers at 1:30 PM in the Lea County Electric Co operative Building with Mrs Russel Bird as guest speaker.

Jackson Avenue First Baptist Church Beta Lambda Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Wil Art Mhoon West Avenue Duplicate Bridge Lovington Woman’s Club Lea County Electric Co-Operative Building Russel Bird Lovington Woman's Club Lea County Electric Co-operative

Lovington Clinic Announces Birth Of Mancha Girl

Lovington Clinic reported Tuesday morning a healthy baby girl weighing 6 pounds 13 ounces was born Monday to Mr. and Mrs. Lupe Mancha.

Lovington Clinic Lupe Mancha

Portales Nazarene Pastor Leads Five Day Meet

Eugene M. Culbertson, pastor of Portales Church of the Nazarene, serves as evangelist for a five day series starting Wednesday May 16 at 7 30 pm at Lovington Church of the Nazarene. The Culbertsons sing gospel duets each night. Culbertson has twelve years of pastoral experience and is a Northwest Nazarene College graduate. Public invited.

Eugene M. Culbertson Portales Church Nazarene Bernard W. Culbertson Northwest Nazarene College Nampa Idaho

Tech Exes Had Picnic Supper in Hobbs

Lea County Texas Tech E-Student Association met at New Mexico Electric Service Company Park Hobbs Saturday night May 12 at 6 30 PM for a picnic supper. Hamburgers beans salad coffee and cakes were served. A business meeting followed with officers elected I K Scott president Bill Lewis vice president Wanda L transform secretary treasurer Jewel Carr new board member Foy Pribble reporter for Hobbs Doris Harrod reporter for Lovington. A film of the Texas Tech Western game capped the evening.

Lea County Texas Tech E-Student Association New Mexico Electric Service Company Hobbs I. K. Scott Bill Lewis Wanda Linam Jewel Carr Foy Pribble Lovington Doris Harrod Texas Tech

Miss Bowden Plans June 2 Wedding in Eunice Home

Eunice couple announces the engagement of Winnell Bowden to Garry Cayce of Tatum. They are juniors at Eastern New Mexico University and will wed at the Bowden residence on a Saturday afternoon in June.

Miss Bowden

Lovington Board Grants Supt Pannell A 30 Day Vacation

The Lovington Municipal Board of Education votes May 14 1956 to allow Superintendent H C Pannell a thirty day summer vacation for health family and welfare reasons. The ceremony follows a dinner celebrating Lovington teachers with social banter about selecting teachers and blondes.

Ripley Lovington United States Navy Board of Education Lovington Municipal School District No. 1 H. C. Pannell Julia Pannell Pannell Larry Crouse Warren Dill

British Vickers Bomber Crashes Near Brighton

A British Vickers Valiant four jet bomber crashed on railroad tracks near Brighton England 400 yards from a passenger train. Two crew killed pilot bailed out safely and at least four civilians were slightly injured by flying debris. Tracks damaged likely to disrupt service for 24 hours. Debris spread over about three square miles with houses damaged. The mission was a delivery flight from the Ministry of Supply to the RAF.

United Press Brighton England Southwick Ministry of Supply Royal Air Force

Garner Appointed Assistant Director of Game and Fish

A. J. Garner is named Assistant Director of the Department of Game and Fish effective May 1. He has served in the acting role since late March, reinforcing leadership in wildlife management.

Unions Plan Wage Demands For Steel Industry

United Steel Workers wage policy committee of 170 members meets in Pittsburgh to set a price tag for the steel industry. They notify 172 steel and iron ore producers that negotiations must begin by June first and seek guaranteed annual wage, weekend premium pay, a raise, and other benefits.

Pittsburgh United Steel Workers Teel Magazine Cleveland

Joint Training Day Held Here

A joint training day for incoming officers of the Kermit Texas and Lovington Womens Society of Christian Service was held Monday May 14 in Fellowship Hall of the First Methodist Church. Officers, committees, and luncheon details were covered with members from both communities.

Kermit, Texas Lovington Womens Society of Christian Service Fellowship Hall First Methodist Church P. H. Gamble W. A. Forbury Cylde Barton Kermit Alva McDonald Janet Ballantine Mary Sertin Dorothy Michem Mary Slover Ray Sindorf Lou Pitkin Marietta Enderly Lovington E. M. Hestler Thomas Gregory E. M. Cloud C. E. Rinehart E. R. Williamson L. W. Burt C. E. Kindel N. A. Holcomb Dale Ridenour C. E. Alexander Creighton Brown Maureen Horton Ed Love

Maverick Club Dance Attracts Over 200 Attendees

The Maverick Club held a Saturday night dance with performers the Buser Friers Zip Franklins Dorian Hardins and Joel Friers. Jeans swing shirts and Squaw dresses were among attire. Turners orchestra provided the music and supper was served to over 200 guests.

Buser Friers Zip Franklins Dorian Hardins Joel Friers Turners Orchestra

Hobbs Needle and Thread Club Dinner Social

The Hobbs Needle and Thread Club will entertain their families with a dinner and social on Wednesday May 15 at 6 45 p m at the home of Mrs J T Thompson 1205 Pecos Drive.

Hobbs Needle and Thread Club J. T. Thompson Pecos Drive

Westchester Heart Center Gains Ground Through Teamwork

A Grasslands Cardio-Respiratory Center milestone prompts a July birthday as doctors, Grasslands officials, and volunteers honor a team approach to heart disease care. The Westchester Heart Association funded equipment and a full-time director, while a Yale-educated Dr. Henry Williams leads the center alongside Dr. Tarnower and Dr. Chamberlain in weekly conferences drawing 60 professionals for case studies and live demonstrations.

Sol Fox United Press New York Valhalla Grasslands Westchester County Hospital Herman Tarnower Scarsdale N. Y Westchester Heart Association Tarnower Yale Henry Williams Edwan Harmon Ers Yetta Sluis Larchmont Glasslands Williams Maxwell Chamberlain Chamberlain Sergeon

Weekly Market Review Hogs Cattle Sheep From Kansas City Sioux City

Hogs up about 75 cents to 1.00 week by week with top 16.50 for 185 to 250 pounders as late sales. Cattle show mixed moves with fed steers under 1200 pounds steady to 25 cents higher, some heavier weights steady to 50 cents lower. top steer prices around 21.50 for high choice under 1300 pounds. Sheep report spring slaughter lambs 50 cents higher, top 28.50. Sioux City hogs 75 cents to 1.00 higher with late sales 190 to 260 pound hogs at 15.75 to 16.50 and top 16.75.

Kansas City

Market Report: Hog Cattle and Sheep Prices and Trends

U.S. hogs steady to higher with late top 16.50 and weekly top 17.00 the highest since September 1955. Cattle for the week shows fed steers and heifers varied with gains for some classes, stockers firmer, and prime weights noted. Sheep week includes spring lambs 75 cents to 1.25 lower with tops around 28.50, highest since June 1953. late tops 28.25 and other lambs around 22.25 to 22.25.

Livestock Prices Hit Three-Year Peak Amid Demand Surge

Hog prices rose 50 to 75 cents with about 150 head trading mostly No 1 at 200 to 215 pounds topping 16.75. Steers and heifers advanced with loads of high prime fed steers around 27.00 and mixed prime under 1400 pounds from 21.25 to 23.00. Lambs climbed 2.00 to 2.50 higher with native spring lambs at 25.00 to 30.00, marking the top for three years except lighter lambs tied to Easter trading.

Woman's Club Hostess Tea For Senior Girls And Mothers

The Woman's Club hosted a Sunday afternoon reception for senior girls and their mothers at Mrs. W. W. Carter's home on West Avenue H. Guests greeted at the door by Mrs. Dick Thompson and Mrs. C. C. Yearwood. Attendees included numerous club members and guests with music by local performers Esther McElroy and others. The event featured blue and white décor, crystal and silver table settings, blue ribbon confections, and a formal guest register led by Mrs. Russell Harrison and Mrs. A. J. Berkshire.

Lovington Woman’s Club W. W. Carter West Irs Dick Thompson Mrs. C. C. Yearwood Esther McElroy Myra Parke Sally Settles Nadine Bow

Potato varieties suit different cooking needs in Nebraska

Lincoln Nebraska Mrs Clara N Leopold University extension specialist notes that potato types suit different uses. Round russets are good for baking, boiling and frying options vary by variety. red and white potatoes work well for frying salads or stews.

Lincoln Neb Clara N. Leopold Sity Nebraska Extension Management Specialist Burbanks

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