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Newspaper

Lovington Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1955

Page

5

Mrs. Jack Jacksons Music Students Recitals At Llano

Mrs. Jack Jackson presents her music students in two recitals at the Llano Gym on May 21 and 23 at 7 30 pm The Junior High and Senior High group performs May 21 the Elementary group May 23. Notable participants include Judy Hair Judy Bradshaw John Burt Carole Ann Binkley Joyce Holder and others. Larry Jim Evans and Jack Evans study under Mrs Anita Gunn.

Jack Jackson Llano Judy Hair Judy Bradshaw John Burt Carole Ann Binkley Joyce Holder Patricia Bowden Colleen Chambers Sharon Kay Smith Carolyn Hahn Iris Mary Kissinger Joy Joplin Wilma Collins Rita Woodward Dorothy Mosley Richard Holder Phil Campbell Sandra Bradshaw Carolyn Sue Boland John Dill Gwen Humble Larry Jim Evans Katherine Burt Judean Perry Cecilia Holeman Truman Dale Haldiman Janene Coker Jack Evans Rita Jeffrey Carole Ann Parson Nancy Glover Jean Dotson Lois Trimble Brenda Hood Sherry Beadle Reva Cook Markay Anderson

Future Farmers On Hayride in Lovington

Lovington Future Farmers of America chapter hosted a Friday night hayride for about sixty guests. The event was organized by Alvin Teas Don Ray Benny Benge S M Davis Dean Alexander and Jimmy Lyn sky.

Lovington The Future Farmers of America Alvin Teas Don Ray Benny Benge S. M. Davis Dean Alexander Jimmy Lynsky

Vacation trip of Jack B. Jackson and Kenneth Cox

Jack B. Jackson and Kenneth Cox are on vacation visiting friends they made in the service. They left Saturday for Pittsburg Pennsylvania and plan also to go to New York City.

Jack B. Jackson Kenneth Cox East Pittsburg Penn New York City

Consumers Grow More Optimistic About Good Times

A Federal Reserve Board survey released via the Pacific Southwest Region of the National Association of Manufacturers shows 59 percent of consumers expect good times this year, up from 43 percent in early 1954, with 12 percent predicting bad times in 1955.

Federal Reserve Board Pacific Southwest National Association of Manufacturers Mietic Aseinsttaler Mistic

Miss Bobbie Campbell Weds Eddie Beasley in Brownfield

Miss Bobbie Campbell daughter of Mrs J C Robbins Brownfield Texas married Eddie Beasley son of Mr and Mrs H O Beasley of Lovington on Tuesday May 17 at the Main Hotel Rev Gordon Garlington officiated. Matron of honor was Mrs Helen Beasley Best man was Mr Ernest Chamberlain Attendants included Mr and Mrs Jimmy Beasley and daughter Mr and Mrs Walter Chaney Mayor Jerry Wright and Mr and Mrs E E Chamberlain. Yellow roses were used by the bride who wore a blue silk dress with a white carnation corsage A reception followed in the Chamberlain apartment They are in Brownfield on their honeymoon Oil field worker groom served in the Navy.

Bobbie Campbell J. C. Robbins Brownfield Texas Eddie Beasley H. O. Beasley Lovington Gordon Garlington Helen Beasley Ernest Chamberlain Jimmy Beasley Walter Chaney

Mrs Gunn To Present Piano Pupils At High School

Mrs Anita Gunn presents a program by her piano pupils in the high school choral room on Avenue 1 Friday evening. Performers include Buddy Myers Ray Smith Martha Morgan Bobbie Love Marilyn Wilks Larry Jim Evans May Bell Cynthia Carson Ann Jones Patricia Rogers Connie Cunningham Claudia Sparkman Tamara Fort Jack Evans Linda Pagett Linnie Joe Love Vankee Lee Smith Donna Kight Sadie Jim Allen Peggy Rice Penny Fort Sally Seatles Judy Kight and Ab Gann. Public invited.

Anita Gunn Avenue 1 Buddy Myers Ray Smith Martha Morgan Bobbie Love Marilyn Wilks Larry Jim Evans May Bell Cynthia Carson Ann Jones Patricia Rogers Connie Cunningham Claudia Sparkman Tamara Fort Jack Evans Linda Pagett Linnie Joe Love Vankiee Lee Smith Donna Kight Sadie Jim Allen Peggy Rice Penny Fort Sally Seatles Judy Kight Ab Gann

Breakfast Honored Mrs Eidson in Morning Gathering

Mrs Scarbauer Eidson was honored at a Tuesday morning birthday breakfast hosted by Mrs Glen Werhan. Guests included Mrs LH Power Mrs Bill Ward Mrs Ray Crowder Mrs Elvin Crow and the host. Buffet service followed the 9 am event.

Glen Werhan Scarbauer Eidson LH. Power Bill Ward Ray Crowder Elvin Crow

Card of Thanks for Kindness After Death

We thank friends for deeds sympathy food flowers and love during the sorrow and death of our husband and father Mrs Walter McCravey Lee Roy McCravey and family. May God bless each of you.

Walter McCravey Lee Roy McCravey

Ambiguous Advice on Driving and Flattery

The text presents a cryptic remark contrasting a wife’s desire to learn five drives with warnings about flattery described as soft soap containing harsh lye. It resembles a fragmented historical note rather than a clear event or statement.

Notice of water right application L-1851 Santa Fe

State Engineer publishes that Rh E Hilburn of Lovington seeks a permit to change location and use of 480 acre feet of shallow groundwater for irrigation of 160 acres, with a single well L-1851 and limits on diversion. Protest window ends June 12, 1955. John B H Bliss is State Engineer.

Santa Fe N. M E Hilburn Lovington County of Lea State of New Mexico State Engineer of New Mexico Township 16 State of United States of America John BH. Bliss

Vannest Remains To Merced Calif

Funeral services will be held Friday in Merced California for Luther Vannest 45 who died May 12 while returning home from work in the Denton Field. Survivors are his wife Lizzie and 10 children who live in Merced, and one brother David Vannest of Lovington. Mr. Vannest was an employee of the Lovington Field Service and had been in Lovington only a short time.

Merced California Luther Vannest Denton Field Lizzie David Vannest Lovington Vannest

California visitors grace Hooper clan with Great Grandmother

Mrs. Lloyd Fleetwood and her children are visiting California with their great grandmother Mrs. Mary S. Hooper this week, bringing a family reunion mood to the area.

Lloyd Fleetwood California Mary S. Hooper

WSCS Annual Membership Luncheon Fetes April Showers Theme

The Women’s Society of Christian Service held its annual membership luncheon Monday May 10 at 12:30 in the Fellowship Hall of the First Methodist Church in Lovington. Hosts were Mrs. Tom Gregory and Mrs. J. B. Selman for 37 members and guests as table decor resembled a flower with an umbrella centerpiece and honeysuckle mirror. Mrs. Ray Johnson led the program and pledge service while Mrs. P. H. Gamble received a bouquet and led the benediction. The group honored past officers and notes included a story and musical selections.

First Methodist Church Lovington Women's Society of Christian Service Mathew Ray Johnson E. M. Cloud P. H. Gamble Gamble Tom Gregory J. B. Selman

Lions Delegates Chosen for Hobbs District Convention

Lions Club directors met Tuesday to pick delegates for the Hobbs district convention on May 26 and 28. Appointed delegates include Jimmie Abbott Ernest McNutt Drayton Wasson Curtis Maxey Gregg Salinas Ed Hamilton and Clyde Carson with alternates Johnny Stoneham Jacques Dailey Virgil Carrington Bernard Love Hank Hazen J B Selman and A L Hahn.

The Lion’s Club Hobbs Jimmie Abbott Ernest McNutt Drayton Wasson Curtis Maxey Gregg Salinas Ed Hamilton Clyde Carson Johnny Stoneham Jacques Dailey Virgil Carrington Bernard Love Hank Hazen J. B. Selman A. L. Hahn

Classifieds Brief: Dry Roads, Safer Driving Note

In the Classifieds, a reminder links dry roads to safer driving for drivers and road safety. The short item emphasizes caution and preparedness for travel conditions.

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Colby Wheeler Longines-Wittnauer E & B Jewelry Miss Bobbie Campbell Navy Marty D Dan River E. E. Department Store Mrs. Eidson Calif WSCS Red Cross Chamber of Commerce North Love Street Lions Park Inn Cafe Velma Belvins Carlsbad Highway Marland Place Monarch Sewlight PTA A LL RTT OM Ee Toy Nss le Mera Smt Te le Laon Atlas Stores Circes R.F.D
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