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Newspaper

Lovington Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1956

Page

2

Calcutta Club Event at Tatum's West of Loving

Ye met Tuesday moon at the home of Mrs. ude Tatum. Rose color decor set by the hostess. Leonard Richards scored and Mrs. Fred Crocker led high. Guests included Mos es Logan Beal Paul New Randy Kimbell Jean Bar and M. C. Scott. Chiffon cake punch and tea were served. Evelyn Maxwell visited Loving to attend graduation exercises of her niece Ann Griffin.

Calcutta Ude Tatum Loving Leonard Richards Fred Crocker Moses Logan Beal Paul New Randy Kimbell Jean Bar M. C. Scott

Searchlighters Meet Tuesday At Kaiser's

The Searchlighter Circle of the First Christian Church met at 721 W. Washington in Mrs. Wilbur Kaiser s home Tuesday at 2 p m Devotional on the Sermon on the Mount was led by Mrs. Fred Cox The lesson from Colossians 4 was given by Mrs. Kaiser A short business meeting followed Attendees included Mrs John Connell Mrs H K Graham Mrs Helen Dix Mrs Fred Cox Mrs Ben Rushing and Mrs Kaiser Rev Roy J King visited early and led prayer after the devotion.

First Christian Church Wilbur Kaiser Washington Fred Cox Colossians Kaiser John Connell H. K. Graham Helen Dix Ben Rushing

Thief Loots Judge Shannon's Pocket in Bridgeport

In Bridgeport Connecticut while Judge James C. Shannon heard a criminal case a thief entered his chambers and stole 41 dollars from his coat pocket. The incident is being investigated by local police.

Bridgeport Conn Superior Court James C. Shannon

Sewing Classes Offered At Eunice High School

Beginning sewing class for adult women at Eunice High School starts May 28 and runs for three weeks through June 15. Two hour sessions, limited to 15 students. Open to females aged 12 to 75. For information contact Mrs. Levore Snell, Home Economics Instructor.

Eunice High School Levore Snell

Bridge Club Meets at Graham Ranch Home

Bridge Club gathered at the ranch home of Mrs. Ethel Graham Wednesday at 2 p.m. High score honors went to Mrs. G. T. Hamers with Mrs. Dick Lee as runner up. The hostess served a salad lunch to the attendees and guest Mrs. F. Alexander among others.

Ethel Graham G. T. Hamers Dick Lee Louise Seth Alson C. C. Chambers Clint Dobbs Ae Berry Oe F Alexander

Women Guild Met At Lee's

The Lutheran Women’s Guild met at Mrs. Giles Lee’s home with Rev. Emil Krugler presenting next year’s evangelist program. A Lutheran VACation Bible school is planned in Lovington from June 18 to 29. Attendees included Mrs. N. R. Lee Mrs. Clayton Melby Mr. Melby’s mother Mrs. Nelson of California Mrs. Margaret Smith Rev. Emil Krugler and Mrs. Elmer Livesind. Family night at the Lutheran Church is set for Sunday May 27.

Lutheran Womens Guild Giles Lee Emil Krugler Lutheran Church Lovington N. R. Lee Clayton Melby Melby Nelson Calif Margaret Smith Elmer Livesind

Snow removal test at Kinross Air Base

Experimental snow clearing gear is tested at Kinross Air Force Base this winter. A unit can move four inches of fresh snow from a runway 300 feet wide and 10,000 feet long in 30 minutes, demonstrating rapid snow removal capability.

Siler Named To Admissions At A and M College

STATE COLLEGE N MEX The new post of director of admissions has been announced at New Mexico A&M College by Dr Robert B Corbett president Thomas R Siler counselor for men will take over the position June 1 In his new job Siler will deal with new students aiding them with their problems as entering freshmen He will also deal with student procurement and will retain his present post as counselor for men Miss Eva Rentfrow college registrar who has been doing much of this work expressed satisfaction with the release of her staff from these duties The present and projected growth of the college she said make this position necessary Siler came to New Mexico A&M College in February as counselor for men He received his B S and M S degrees from the University of Oklahoma and was a teacher in Carlsbad high school before coming here.

State College N .Mex New Mexico A&m College Rober B. Corbett Thomas R. Siler Siler Eva Rentfrow University of Oklahoma Carlsbad High School

Ripley's New Cafeteria Opens in Hobbs

Ripley's, Hobbs new location at 117 West Taylor beside the old site, opens under Norval Ripley and Barbara Ripley. The couple, veterans of food service since 1945, moved from Dallas five years ago and previously ran a Furr Food cafeteria. Ten staff are employed, including head chef Mrs Mary Gibson.

Hobbs Ripley’s West Taylor Norval Ripley Barbara Ripleys Mr. Ripley Dallas Mrs. Ripley Furr Mary Gibson

Local Kitchen Help and Newborns Highlight Lovington News

Evelyn Smith and others assist in the kitchen as Ripley's serves coffee and tea at five cents. The article notes residents and families in Lovington, including Ripley family at 112 Berry Drive and newborns announced May 16 to May 17 from Wheel er, Ber ry, Kuntz, and Holderman households with baby weights listed.

Ripley's Mrs. Ripley Berry Drive Joann New Mexico Western College Silver City Jerry Houston Junior High

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ORTHY Anna P. Williams Glenn McCoy New Mexico Order of Eastern Star Hobbs Bethany American Legion Williams Bethany Kaiser's Byunice School Bridge Club Graham Women Guild Lee's A&m College Ripley’s Cafeteria East Marland Ripley's New Cafeteria Lovington Daily Leader Lovington, New Mexico LEA County Publishing CO Agnes Kastner Lea County Evelyn Smith Girtie Colton Ruben Mackie Nora Prince Betty Wehunt Iva Hardesty May Stone Ann Quinn Minnie Lee Lea County Hospital Jimmy F. Wheeler Connie Lawell Ferman W. Berry Tatum Alfred Joseph Kuntz North Leech Bill Wilford Holderman Dunham Best KS &B Construction Co Park — Hobbs
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