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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1955
Page
4
Superintendent H C Pannell used humor at a Lovington teachers dinner to thank the school board staff press doctors lawyers Indian chiefs and service clubs. He joked that all 430 attendees should stand and be introduced and quipped about creditors serving as pallbearers.
The Grapevine recalls a Chamber of Commerce banquet where Gov John Simms was a guest. Attendees included newly elected city officials and Chamber directors who were not introduced amid busy chatter and polished appearances.
The article recalls two Lovington students James Roy Rogers and Bull Anderson from 40 years ago. It notes no ages or grades were given and suggests they may have been among the three high school graduates that term.
After the group sang and was dismissed H. C. revealed a 15 year pin for John Easley, president of the board and Henri Chess Pennelli’s ally. Mrs. Pannell asked about another pin as H. C. paused, then announced the presentation with notable enthusiasm before the meeting continued as planned.
The author notes heavy travel of 22 miles to Lovington for meetings and reports being consistently late. Five individuals trailed behind, naming Dr and Mrs Gillet, Guy Boyd, and two others who outpaced the author in this year’s events.
A terse note mentions fraudulent activity at a bank involving a spouse and directs equal ownership of a car to a son for his future work. The implications point to potential misuse of funds and a formal transmission of assets to a family member.
The Ben der Park crowd in Hobbs cheers the Hecklers led by Hot Shot Ash and Jim Winslow of Winslow's Cafe. Ash, claiming big league past, prods umpires while Winslow rewards homers with steak dinners. Lahoma Crouch joins for bribing lines and crowd banter.
An umpire fresh from Brooklyn stopped play after someone threw pebbles during the game. It was later revealed the supposed pebbles were peanut shells.
Local readers hear claims that Senator Chaves will stay in Washington long to aid mineral rights interests in New Mexico. Pearl Marr of Bledsoe is cited as the first to receive homestead minerals, spurring others to seek similar grants. Supporters say Chaves helped pass the Marr bill and will remain influential nationwide.
Senator Jack attended Eastern New Mexico University graduation events delivering an honors convocation address. He praised automation and electronic marvels while acknowledging student achievements amid a celebratory program.
Scald milk and stir in sugar salt and shortening then cool to lukewarm. Dissolve yeast in warm water, mix with milk, egg, vanilla and flour to form batter. Pour into a greased pan, arrange apple slices, top with brown sugar butter and cinnamon, let rise, bake 375 F for 35 minutes.
The Portales Daily News notes a faulty loudspeaker system during a ceremony where Dean Jack Mears and President Golden introduced honor students. A stray KENM radio program from across the street played, causing confounded feedback and a reminder of technical challenges ahead. Senator Danglade gave a good talk amid the disruption.
A local column reports Lovington swears in James W. Harrison as city manager from Edinburgh Texas with praise for his competence and potential cooperation. It notes criticism of city dog housing behind the warehouse and calls for better facilities, plus odd personal anecdotes and a goodbye sign off.
New London police stop a woman for 1954 plate inserts on her car. She provides 1955 registration certificates but admits she threw away the new inserts.
Mrs. Joe Freeman was the honoree at a pink and blue baby shower Saturday May 28 hosted by Mrs. Edythe Clardy at 222 North Fifth Street. Guests enjoyed coffee, cookies, and nuts as decorations featured pink and black a stork with astor and daisy arrangements.
In North Andover Massachusetts male members of the Lovejoy family have worn the same christening gown for 214 years. The garment is preserved through generations as a family heirloom.
Lea County group from Lovington Hobbs and nearby towns attended a two day singing at Carlsbad High School last weekend. Leaders included Mrs. Bill Lewis Mrs. R E Hilburn Mrs. G W Kinds and others. Participants listed include Annie Mae McCullough Mr and Mrs. Roscoe Williams Mr and Mrs Bill Hennington and Mr and Mrs Oscar Powell.
H L Blackledge of Kearney Nebraska found his brother in the same New York hotel after years apart. They had only five minutes to visit before one had to depart the city, making a brief but emotional reunion.
Landlord Kenneth Ownby told civic clubs sponsoring Operation Facelift that tenants removed toilets and bathtubs he installed in four houses at their urging and sold them to a junk dealer.
Lt. John Buck of Armathwaite, an American airman shot down in Korea and still a prisoner, is related to Cordell Hull former Secretary of State. Hull and Buck’s mother are first cousins, forging a family link between the two figures.
Rev and Mrs Ed Byers and their daughters from Clarendon Texas visit this week with E H Byers family. They plan to move soon to a new home in Shamrock Texas.
Mrs. Birdie Abbott and Mrs. Jim Abbott visited relatives in Kenna and Portales over Memorial Day weekend and toured Portales cemetery. Mrs. W. L. Minton hosted a dinner party at Hobbs Airport honoring girl graduates Brookie Lee Anderson Frances Short and Peggy Hampton.
Patty Taylor and James Bridg s Jr. were married at St Thomas Catholic Church at 10 pm on May 27 officiated by Father Lu cien Harkness. Leo Bridgeforth led the nuptial music. attendants were Mr and Mrs George Breaux. ushers Bill Lawson and Dale Brne. The bride wore a street length white dress with a white gardenia bouquet. the mother of the bride wore a printed silk dress with white accessories. The groom’s mother wore a dark suit with pale blue accessories and white gardenias. Two baskets of white stock and candlebra framed the ceremony. isle markers used camel lia leaves stock and white satin bows. Both graduates of Lovington High School, the couple will attend E N M U in the fall.
A teletype system linking Red Cross offices with the Weather Bureau at Boston Airport will flash hurricane warnings. Signals will help disaster teams prepare for possible emergencies.
Mrs Anice Barnes and her children relocated to Brownwood Texas on Saturday morning.
All Dolled Up in Ithaca report Cornell University received a doll house featuring a swimming pool at the front and windows that move up and down. The structure was built in 1866.
Peoria report describes Maggie the lioness and Zoo Director Dick Houlihan both reaching for a bone. Houlihan was injured taking the bite received a slash on his hand requiring eight stitches. He noted the lioness had a longer reach than expected.
Mr. and Mrs. G R Hale and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Short spent the weekend visiting Roswell and Carlsbad, enjoying local sights and hospitality.
John Van Guilder reports a new 35mm and 828 Ektachrome color film that is about three times faster than previous outdoor color films. It enables shooting in poorer light, freezes motion for sports and action, and is available in outdoor and indoor formats for flash or flood lighting. processed at color labs if needed.
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