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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1956
Page
5
Don Tracy reports his bicycle missing from Hobbs Theatre after attending a midnight show on Saturday. Police investigate the burglary occurred near 506 East Park in Hobbs.
Mr and Mrs J E Simmons are expected home Wednesday from a fishing trip to La Cita near Durango Colorado.
Lost black and white toy terrier named Spotty in the Club Maurice area on Saturday night. Licensed in 1955, friendly with children. If found, contact Mrs. J. L. Lewis Box 113 Tatum or Tatum police. Reward offered for return. Also ad for Gifts Galore antiques and glassware at Dunn's Trading Post Levington.
For rent a three room house in Hobbs near to town with rent at 40 dollars per month. Partly furnished. See J. C. Head Hobbs for details.
Classified items include tomato peppers sweet potatoes cabbage plants 8 miles east and 3 north Mrs W N Robertson May 22 1956. Lovely two bedroom concrete block home for sale drive by 302 Ave Q then call 6 2236 for appointment May 22 1956. Also skating rink building equipment 35 80 ft sheet iron building maple floor on 100 by 140 ft lot next to Little For sale or trade Coyote Den Cafe and school store in Tatum low terms of trade for Tatum Lovington or Hobbs Bill Fleming May 11 1956.
Seed for sale Empire D and PL Fox D and P L 15 Lockett Paymaster and Northern Star corn milo chigera alfalfa grass seeds lawn fertilizers gladioli seeds garden and flower seeds A and A Feed Store 3 30 tfc Circulation man for Leader in Hobbs Must have car and be resident of area Also society editor for Lovington office must type have pleasing voice and write a neat hand See Mrs Head of Leader office in Hobbs or Lovington.
Five acre tracts a mile and a half from city limits priced at 3250 dollars. Five year balance plan with low interest offered through Robinson Agency.
A bridal shower for Miss Peggy Wood, a local schoolteacher, was held at the home of Mrs. W. L. Minton on Wednesday evening. Guests enjoyed decorations, bridal games, gifts, and refreshments including frosted drinks and cheese pops.
Miss Druella Holeman was installed as Worthy Advisor of Lovington Rainbow Assembly in a 2 p.m. ceremony at the Masonic Hall. Ruth Ann Madden, outgoing advisor, served as installing officer as officers including Pat Gilbert and Imogene Johnson took posts amid flowers, pink roses, and rainbow colors.
Mr and Mrs W J Rawlins arrive in Lovington to day to be hosted by Rev and Mrs Gordon Garington Jr at the First Presbyterian Church. He has completed a year at the Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Austin preparing to serve as an agricultural missionary then sails from New Orleans in August to join the West Brazil Mission. A covered dish supper at 6 30 p m welcomes the Rawlins and their children as friends are invited.
Fifteen Lovington High School graduates were recognized Sunday at the First Methodist Church by the Women’s of Christian Service. They received gifts, with Mrs. Larry presenting to the seniors. The MYF hosted a banquet in Fi Hall on Monday night.
Mrs Harold Haddock of Roswell underwent major surgery Tuesday at St. Marys Hospital and is on leave from In gton National Bank. She recuperates at her home on West Avenue I.
Mrs Jack Underwood will attend a conference of Selective Service clerks in Santa on June 4 5 and 6. Mrs Mary Hamzy will manage the office in Mrs Underwood’s absence.
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