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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1956
Page
4
Readable notes show a stag party at the Country Club’s 19th Hole House with plans for ginger ale water dominoes and checkers. Other items mention a Lea County judge’s Memorial Day docket, political mockery over President Ike, a busy day for Mrs Graham tracking a missing customer, and a sharp university professor book on cussing.
Families in Jal Hobbs Lovington and Eunice welcome new births at Lea County Hospital. Lawrence Kelly 7 lbs 1 oz born to Mr. and Mrs James Hughen Stockard. Keith Allen 7 lbs 13 oz to Mr. and Mrs Fane Banks. Becky Juanez 5 lbs born to Mr. and Mrs Roger Cline. Connie Jo 6 lbs 3% oz to Mr. and Mrs Willis Cole. Karen Kim 7 lbs 2 oz to Mr. and Mrs Stanley Cris.
Former resident says Rev. Alex Wisnoski arrived Thursday from Mississippi on a business trip. Mrs. Wisnoski and the children stayed behind in Mississippi.
Mrs. L. J. Hoover and Mrs. John Wangnon and son Skip of Hominy Oklahoma are visiting this week in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Smith. Mrs. Hoover is the mother of Mrs. Smith.
The Ruth and Ester Circles of the Woman’s Society of Christian Service met Monday at 1:30 p.m. at Miss Ethel Yadon’s Lovington home. In chair absence, Mrs. Garland Kennedy led. They planned to serve the Kiwanis function on June 1 and will hold a joint general and executive meeting on June 18.
Mr and Mrs Jimmie Lister and children relocate from Norman Oklahoma to Texas City Texas where he joins Carbide Chemical Co He has completed a college course in engineering and geology He is the son of Mr and Mrs Jake Lister of Lovington and a Lovington High graduate
Lamar Fleming Jr of Anderson Clayton & Co Houston will open the three day American Cotton Congress on Thursday May 31 at the Caprock Hotel Lubbock with World Cotton Situation remarks. Burris Jackson says the gathering unites key cotton industry figures in the High Plains hub for expert sessions and tours.
Farmers and greenhouse operators adopt flexible plastic films for water conservation and soil management. A UC College of Agriculture pilot uses film liners for reservoirs to cut seepage, cover silage outdoors, and enable double decking in greenhouses. Servacide Inc sells durable vinyl tarpaulins and film rolls for these market-friendly uses.
A consumer survey shows more people are better off financially in January and February 1956 than a year earlier, the highest percentage since 1946. Fewer than 25 percent feel worse off, while 36 percent report no change and 2 percent lack a status.
Blackie Woodries told police a green Wizard power lawn mower was stolen from his yard around noon after he left it unattended to get a drink. He stated the device disappeared when he returned.
The New Mexico Employment Service will relocate from City Hall to 110 South First near the Darden Building, with the move planned over the weekend and a June 4 handoff. Manager Don Queen cites need for space to hire more staff and hire about 4 000 Mexican nationals for harvest work, urging job seekers and employers to contact the agency. He notes a shortage of qualified workers in Lovington and lists demand for secretaries, typists, and bookkeepers.
Miss Druella Holeman presided as Worthy Advisor at Lovington Rainbow Assembly's first meeting in the Masonic Hall. Mother adviser Mrs. Dorothy Bradshaw and Rainbow Dad A. B. Gilbert attended. Talks centered on the June Grand Assembly and June 11 initiation date. Myrtle Moore gave Druella a birthday gift.
Five Lovington couples came home Friday after a fishing excursion 31 miles north of Durango Colorado. They departed May 19 and arrived May 25. The group included Mr and Mrs John Campbell Mr and Mrs Earnest Simmons Mr and Mrs Kyle Taylor Mr and Mrs R B Moore and Mr and Mrs W A Anderson. M Anderson drove to Denver for Brookie Lee their daughter a student at the Colorado Women’s College.
Lions from Tatum planned to send 29 members to the state convention in Silver City for the attendance prize. One member, C. G. Pfeiffer, fell ill with mumps and remained home, leaving 28 Lions to travel.
P H Gamble is listed as ill this week in district health notices.
Public invited to view paintings by La Vera Norman students at the E H Byers farm garden on Jackson Avenue west end. Refreshments 4 to 6 PM. Exhibitors include Mrs BE Byers Mrs John Lewis Ceciel Jones Lilla Garrison Mary Estep Callie Mickey Catherine Corbett Weldon Echols Enid Witherspoon and works by La Vera Norman.
Catechism classes start Monday June 4 at St. Thomas with two Sisters from Wichita teaching about 50 Catholic youths. The program ends June 14 and five other Sisters accompany the group to Lea County. Three will instruct at St Helena Hobbs and two at St Cecelia Jal.
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