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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1950
Page
2
The Hi Way Extension Club met May 17 at 10:00 am in the home of Mrs. John Shultz. Miss Margaret Karlsen demonstrated furniture refinishing. Six members attended with several absent due to illness. Next meeting set for June 21 at Mrs. Jack Taylor’s home.
Mrs. Mabel Field hosted a May birthday dinner with turkey and all the trimmings for her children and grandchildren. Twenty one were present to celebrate.
Mrs. S. C. Carney, Extension Club secretary, went to Roswell to be with her brother's 14 month old baby badly burned when the older brother set fire to the clothing. The child remained in an oxygen tent. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Ervin returned home to Yaco New Mexico after visiting grandmother Mrs. Mabel Field.
Mr. and Mrs J W Bean spent three days in the hospital last week. He is home now and improving. Dr Gillett's visits continue as he remains in bed recuperating.
Mrs. Mabel Field contracted her heifer calves for 260 fall delivery and purchased three bulls from Mr. Mitchell of Roswell in hopes of increasing her herd.
The people of Hi Way report Mr D V Newsom of Bronco as a new figure. He plans to build six houses for his helpers. Mr and Mrs Mauldin visited Tokio Texas on Wednesday with Mrs Viola Anderson. Mrs Mauldin was missed at the club meeting.
Mr and Mrs Tie Field welcome a baby boy named Robert Dan as a permanent guest in their home. The infant weighs nine pounds and is in good health.
A city court record lists individuals charged with drunkenness. Ernest Lindsay faced a $10 fine on May 2. Geo A Blair on May 13. S L Quick on May 16 with a $10 fine. Pauline Chavez on May 22 also for drunkenness.
Mr and Mrs Roy Clayton welcomed a son on May 20 weighing eight pounds named Roy Lynn.
The Northside Circle of the Baptist WMU met at the home of Mrs. Ross Creamer Monday May 22 in the afternoon for Mission Study. Mrs. Creamer served cold drinks and cookies to attendees.
Mrs. Marion Shields attended the graduation of her niece in Lubbock on Monday.
Miss Bonnie Lynn Hardcastle daughter of Rev and Mrs L W Hardcastle arrived home Wednesday to spend the summer vacation She is a student at Mary Hardin Baylor in Belton Texas
The Baptist Training Union outlines a party organized by the Youth division led by Mrs. E. D. Plummer. The event aims to engage young members and foster community involvement within the church program.
Henry Baleja Worth pleaded guilty. The case was bound over for further proceedings in the J P Court with Judge Reeves presiding on May 18.
Charles Inman faces criminal filings for operating a vehicle on the highway whileUnder the influence of intoxicating liquor.
The Crossroads 4-H Club held its 1950 kickoff at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Pittman on May 22. G. A. Gunn chaired the session. officers elected include President G. A. Gunn, Vice President Mike Pittman, Secretary Betty Jane Hobison, Treasurer Joan Barnes, and Delegate Mike Pittman. Plans include attending the dedication of the new 4-H camp. Ike Pittman, G. A. Dunn, and Mike Pittman volunteered to go.
Mr and Mrs Powhatan Carter traveled to Portales for the Baccalaureate services at Eastern New Mexico University and will stay for graduation exercises on June 1 when their son receives his BA degree from the university.
New Lovington Chamber of Commerce manager Stapp was a guest at the Lions Club noon gathering in the Llano Hotel. He spoke on Lovington and local Civic Clubs and urged cooperation with the Chamber to accomplish more in town.
Patricia Ann Burkett daughter of Mr and Mrs Jess A Benson of Lovington became the bride of Pyror Lawson in a quiet ceremony at the bride’s parents home Friday evening May 26 at six o'clock Reverend W M Beauchamp officiated the single ring rite attended by family and close friends.
Lighting poles for the Lovington Lions Ball Park have arrived from Tacoma and work begins on pole holes. The REA will install a new electric line to the ball park as current on the existing line is insufficient. League play is expected to start June 5 with teams ready and awaiting field completion.
Bettye Lou Beverly was injured Thursday afternoon at Municipal Park when a swing broke free and she fell, requiring seven stitches. She improved Friday morning and planned a trip to Lubbock with her parents, Mr and Mrs J P Beverly.
Mrs E H Byers left last Sunday to visit her son in Chillicothe Texas. The trip marks a family visit with plans to stay for several days as family gathers.
Mr and Mrs Wade Britt of Portales stayed several days with Mr and Mrs Wesley Allen last week visiting and hosting during their stay in town.
On May 23 a son to Mr and Mrs Roy Burns weighed 7 pounds (Roy Lynn). On May 26 a son to Mr and Mrs Pedro Garcia weighed 8 pounds 5 ounces. On May 25 a son to Mr and Mrs E R Bressler weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces at Hobbs Hospital.
C B Russell will join a police summer camp as part of New Mexico A M ROTC cadets. Eighteen cadets attend six weeks of ROTC camps at Aberdeen Proving Ground Fort Monmouth and Camp Gordon with 42 at Kelly Field and 33 at Camp Hood. Cadets from Las Cruces El Paso Anthony Roswell Socorro Hobbs New York City attend ordnance signal corps infantry and military police camps.
Mr and Mrs Bernard Love and their children travel to Deming for the Lions State Convention. Mrs Love will take part in activities for visiting Lionesses and the family plans to visit relatives during the trip.
Lovington measured about .3 of an inch of rain with significant hail damage reported in and around McDonald. Storm effects included damage to property and scattering hail across the affected region. Local officials assess cleanup needs as residents survey the aftermath.
Private First Class Benford W. Leamon of 319 North Fourth Street returns for re assignment in the U S Navy aboard the USNS William Darby after completing a tour with the U S Air Force in the Philippines He is due in San Francisco by late May then to report to the 234th Air Force Overseas Replacement Depot in Pittsburg California for his next posting Leamon served with the 14th Communications Squadron Headquarters Philippine Command Air Force and 13th Air Force at Clark Air Base central Luzon historic American military installation
Benalillo County Assessor Dan O Brannon contests the new state tax survey, arguing the last year's Legislature authorized law is unconstitutional. Attorney General Joe L Martinez seeks mandamus to compel immediate effect. Observers warn a ruling for O Brannon could derail the survey and jeopardize payment to Dee Donnell & associates.
Eva Nell Owens files suit against Lloyd Owens seeking substituted service as the plaintiff begins legal action in Lea County District Court. The notice informs Lloyd Owens of the commenced action and the process service sought against him.
In Lea County New Mexico a wife seeks absolute divorce and child custody with a July 29 1950 deadline. York and Schubert of Hobbs NM represent the plaintiff and the district court clerk Beauchamp seals the order. Published Lovington Leader May 23 30 June 6 13 1950.
An honor resolution from Lovington New Mexico 1950 mourns Reverend William Garfield Greenlees pastor for two years and 32 years total service praising his preaching faithfulness and community leadership. It notes sympathy for his wife and sons and instructs minutes copies to be sent to Mrs. William Greenlees and local papers.
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