Hay Ride and Wiener Roast Delight Lovington Youth
Lucretia Wilks and Gloria Beattie hosted a Friday night hay ride and weiner roast on September 22. The outing began at Lucretia's grandmother’s home with Earl Wilks driving, games around a campfire, indoor flash photos by Hollis Saunders, and returning by midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucretia Wilks
Earl Wilks
Gloria Beattie
H. C. Beattie
Lucretia
Wilks
Lovington
Weiner
Hollis Saunders
Olin Young
Jerry Wilson
Jimmy Cooke
Future Homemakers and Prune Club Form at Tatum High
Girls of Tatum High School organized the Future Homemakers Club in the Home Economics Cottage last Thursday. Coleta Ham led a club song and Mrs. Stanton spoke on F H A meaning. New Mexico was noted as the eighth state to join the National Association of F H A Clubs. Officers and committee chairs were elected. further business to be completed at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tatum
Tatum High School
Homemakers
Coleta Ham
Stanton
New Mexico
National Association of
F.H.A. Clubs
Junior Homemakers Club Formed By Tatum 8th Graders
The eighth grade girls of Tatum formed a Junior Future Homemakers Club. Wanda Smith was elected president and appointed committee chairmen. Officers were chosen and committees organized as the first meeting adjourned with plans for future sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tatum
Wanda Smith
Wanda
R B Moore Attends REA Training School
R B Moore attended a training school connected with the REA program held at Highlands University in Las Vegas last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Moore
Highlands University
Las Vegas
Ministers Meeting Held in Eunice
Rev. W. R. Houston of Lovington First Methodist Church attended a ministers gathering in Eunice on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Houston
Lovington First
Harris couple embarks on two week vacation to Cincinnati
Rev. and Mrs. Hugh Harris depart Lovington for a two week vacation in Cincinnati. Harris serves as minister of the Christian Church in Lovington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Harris
Cincinnati
Rev. Harris
Christian Church
Lovington
Banquet for Scottish Rite Masons Held in Hobbs
Seth Alston and Jim Wilson of Lovington attended a Scottish Rite Masons and their ladies banquet in Hobbs on Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Alston
Jim Wilson
Lovington
Hobbs
Fall Flowers Decorate For Bridge Party
Mrs. Seth Alston hosted the Wednesday Bridge Club on September 27 at her home at 2 p.m. Fall flowers decorated the tables while five progressions of Party Bridge were played. High guest prize went to Mrs. F O Schroeder and refreshments included apple pie and hot spiced tea. Attendees included Mmes Logan Beal W H Wilder Ethel Graham W T Myers Lillie Fairweather G F Hanners Leonard Richards Dick Lee W M Carter Milliard Eidson Mary Ruth McCrory and Mary Stansell with club guests Mmes F C Schroeder Jim Wilson and Mattie James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Alston
F. O. Schroeder
Mmes. Logan Beal
W. H. Wilder
Ethel Graham
W. T. Myers
Lillie Fairweather
G. F. Hanners
Leonard Richards
Dick Lee
W. M. Carter
Milliard Eidson
Mary Ruth McCrory
Mary Stansell
John Friers Host To 42 Party
Mr and Mrs John Frier entertained the Senior Forty two Club Tuesday night September 26 at their home Eight progressions of Forty two were played with Boon Haradin winning high score for men and Mrs Kirby Nutt high score for women Cake and ice cream were served Club members present were Mr and Mrs Boon Hardin Mr and Mrs Seth Alston Mr and Mrs Millard Eidson Mr and Mrs Kirby Nutt Mr and Mrs Logan Beal attended as guests
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Frier
Boon Haradin
Kirby Nutt
Boon Hardin
Seth Alston
Millard Eidson
Mrs Bill Decker Hosts Thursday Night Bridge Club
Mrs Bill Decker hosted the Thursday Night Bridge Club at her Llano Addition home on September 28. Three six hand Rubber Bridge progressions were played with prizes for top and low scores. A fresh fruit plate, rum chiffon pie, coffee, and peanuts were served. Members present included Mmes Berry Freeman Connie Pruit Chad Wiley Virgil Boteler Weldon Cox and Bernard Love. Guests included Mmes Buel Price Hank Hazen Tom Bridge forth M C Scott and Phillip Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Decker
Llano Addition
Hank Hazen
Buel Price
Phillip Robinson
Mmes Berry Freeman
Connie Pruit
Chad Wiley
Virgil Boteler
Weldon Cox
Bernard Love
Mmes. Buel Price
Tom Bridgeforth
M. C. Scott
Boon Hardins Leave for Oklahoma
Mr and Mrs Boon Hardin left Friday for Muskogee Oklahoma. Hardin will receive medical attention in Muskogee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boon Hardins
Oklahoma
Mr. and Boon Hardin
Muskogee
Hardin
Good Works Theme of Church Bible Class in Church
The Ladies Bible Class of the Church of Christ studied Good Works on Wednesday at 8 30 AM with Mrs Albert Spradling teaching. Attendees then shared a covered dish luncheon at Mrs Vandal Wilks home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Albert Spradling
Vandal Wilks
Mmes
Archie Nowell
Agnes Hibbets
Garnie Atkisson
Jerry Cook
Wandal Wilks
Jack Jackson
J. D. Smith
J. L. Kidd
E. R. Bresler
Homer Hibbetts
Randy Ballard
Thomas Huff
J. W. Allen
al Spradling
Cox Family Returns From Missouri Visit
Mr and Mrs Fred Cox returned last Tuesday from a visit in Texas and Missouri. The trip included Mrs Cox visiting Tulsa with their children and families. The party also included Mr and Mrs Glenn Carter Mr and Mrs J W Cox and Mr and Mrs F M Cox Jr. Fred Cox traveled to Missouri with E M Cox Jr and Bobby Cox on a business trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Cox
Texas
Missouri
Men’s Bridge Weekly Meets Open At Weldon Cox Home
Members of the Men's Bridge Group gathered for the week’s regular session at Weldon Cox’s residence on Wednesday night. Guests included Dr. H. W. Gillett Bernard Love Tom Bridge forth Bob Herron Andy Swarthout C. T. Sparkman Bill Hessler Bill Badgett Hank Hazen and the host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weldon Cox
Dr. H. W. Gillett
Bernard Love
Tom Bridgeforth
Bob Herron
Andy Swarthout
C. T. Sparkman
Bill Hessler
Bill Badgett
Hank Hazen
After the Game Doughnut and Coffee Entertaining
A hostess plans an informal post game gathering with coffee and doughnuts. Reba Staggs advises ahead preparation, keeping lard at 360 degrees for golden doughnuts, with frosted and filled varieties and assorted toppings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reba Staggs
Home Economist
A Bargain, No Doubt
A Portales resident places a one line classified ad reading Pet skunk for sale Call 422 J The notice reflects a humorous use of classified advertising in the local paper and the public’s quick response.
Calendar of Events for October showing church and club meetings
Wednesday October 4 Ladies Bible Class of the Church of Christ 9 30 am Rotary Club assemo dist church 12 noon 1927 Bridge Club 2 pm Men's Bridge Group 7 30 pm Thursday October 5 Ladies Council of the Christian Church 2 pm Wednesday October 4 through Tuesday October 10 Friday October 6 Dorcas Class of the Baptist Church 7 30 pm Saturday October 7 Yearling Dance Club Bull Barn 9 pm Sunday October 8 Attend the church of your choice Monday October 9 WMC Baptist Church 2 pm WSC Methodist Church 2 pm Tuesday October 10 WMC Assembly of God Church 2 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atotary Club
Assemodist
Ladies Council of the Christian Church
Dorcas
W. M. C. Baptist Church
W. S. C. S Methodist Church
Texas Couples Get Marriage Licenses In Late September
On September 27 three Texas couples received marriage licenses: L C Bramlett 38 to Betty Alys Hopson 30 of San Antonio, J H Caperton 49 to Maria L Tyer 29 of Brownfield, and A T Young 37 to Connie Hutto 35 of Tulsa Texas. September 28 entrants include George Willis Bradberry 29 to Mary Elizabeth Sawyer 25 of Sweetwater and Wayne Leatherwood 28 to Rush Milner 25 of Lamesa. September 29 Bobby Frank Keller 24 to Lorene Woodruff 24 of Hobbs.
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Texas
L. C. Bramlett
Betty Alys Hopson
San Antonio
J. H. Caperton
Maria L. Tyer
Brownfield
A. T. Young
Connie Hutto
Tulsa
George Willis Bradberry
Mary Elizabeth Sawyer
Sweetwater
Wayne Leatherwood
Rush Milner
Lamesa
Mack B. Harlan Jr
Doris Campbell
Fullerton
Bobby Frank Keller
Lorene Woodruff
Hobbs
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Annie Winans
The relatives express appreciation for sympathy and floral offerings during the illness and death of their mother and grandmother Mrs. Annie Winans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Winans
Delegates Set for IOOF Grand Lodge in Albuquerque
Delegates representing the Lov ington Rebekah Lodge to the IO OF Grand Lodge in Albuquerque begin October 7 include Sarah Shanks Birdie Roach Katherine Alston and Seth Alston Katherine Alston outgoing Dist Deputy President. Degrees of Chivalry to Nell Taylor and Barbara Lee Owens in Patriots Militant F G Sheppard Canton No 9 Albuquerque October 7. Hilton Hotel serves as Grand Lodge headquarters with meetings at the hotel and IOOF Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington Rebekah Lodge
Ioof Grand Lodge
Albuquerque
Sarah Shanks
Birdie Roach
Katherine Alston
Seth Alston
Dist
Nell Taylor
Barbara Lee Owens
Ladies Auxiliary of
Patriots
F. G. Sheppard
Canton No
Hilton Hotel
IOOF
Hobbs Couple Married Here
Miss Lorene Woodruff of Hobbs wed B F Keller of Ft Worth at the First Baptist Church of Lovington with Rev L W Hardcastle officiating. Bridesmaid Colleene Quigley and best man Don McKeller attended. The couple plans to live in Hobbs. Keller works for Mid-Continent Supply and Mrs Keller is with Tide Water Oil Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorene Woodruff
C. J. Woodruff
East Dunham
Hobbs
B. F. Keller
M. E. Keller
Ft. Worth
Texas
First Baptist Church of
Lovington
L. W. Hardcastle
Colleene Quigley
Don McKeller
Ruidosa
Mr. Keller
Mid-Continent
Mrs. Keller
The
Tide- Water Oil Co
Leaders Honor Newcomers With Friday Tea in Lovington
The Lovington Leader sponsors a tea for newcomers at the First Methodist Church on October 13 with 2 30 to 5 30 calling hours. Hostesses include Agnes Head Head Schubert Lucille Daily and many community figures as plans continue. Invitations will be mailed to newcomers and a door prize event will be held as attendees register and a survey explores new clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington
First Methodist Church
Agnes Kastner
Genee Head Schubert
Lucille Daily
The
Leader
Chad Wiley
Kate Garrett
Richey urges Lovington camera club membership
Mrs. Leonard Richey, a devoted camera club member, lamented low attendance by Lovington residents and urged others to join the club noting its interesting meetings and helpful guidance for amateur photographers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Richey
Camera Club
Leonard Richey
Ardent
Lovington
Richey
Town Hall Memberships Offered for Hobbs Concerts
Mrs. Leonard Richey assists C. C. Yearwood in selling Town Hall memberships and asks interested parties to contact them. Town Hall concerts will be held in Hobbs starting in October with fine speakers and musicians scheduled to appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Richey
C. C. Yearwood
Town Hall
Mr. Yearwood
Hobbs
Hurst Family Attends Por tales Football Game
Tatum notes show Mr. and Mrs. E L Hurst at tended the football game at Portales last Friday night. W S Waldin Raymond Hardin and Rev Joe Bickley attended a Boy Scout rally at Hobbs Rev Bickley visited his children in Midland Friday Frank Bass visiting his sister in California and Mr and Mrs Oscar Martin motored to Waco Texas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Hurst
Portales
W. S. Waldin
Raymond Hardin
Joe Bickley
Hobbs
Midland
Frank Bass
California
Oscar Martin
Waco
Texas
Local Social News Roundup From Barlington Leader
Residents welcome relatives from Lubbock Mercedes and El Paso. Frances B Stanton joins as home economics subscriber. Dora Alston reports Mr Alston improving at Southwestern General Hospital El Paso. Multiple visits noted including the Green and Hood families and community events such as the Stick Fair and Pony prize at Legion Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Alston
Mr. Alston
Southwestern Geneal Hospital
el Paso
Texas
OES Hold Meeting On Friendship
Lovington Chapter of the Eastern Star met at the Masonic Hall with Hobbs and Eunice visitors. Gifts were exchanged as special verses were read, and the group sang Blessed Be the Tie That Binds. Maud Woodward reported on host chapters and the Grand Chapter’s Roswell October. Flowers came from Iva Cox, Katherine Alston, and Katie Beverly. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington
The
Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Hobbs and
Eunice
Maud Woodward
Roswell
Iva Cox
Katherine Alston
Katie Beverly
New Son Born to E. E. Stagner Family
Mr and Mrs E E Stagner of Lovington welcome a baby boy named Michael Ellis born September 27 at Lovington General Hospital weighing 6 pounds 8 ounces. Grandparents include H L Bobo of Texas City Texas and E E Stagner of Amherst Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Stagner
Lovington
Lovington General Hospital
Michael Ellis
H. L. Bobo
Texas City
Texas
Amherst, Texas
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Lucille Dailey
Wendel Austin
O’don Stephenson
Betty Hayes
Peggy Hampton
Frances Love
Vivian Sumruld
Wanda Austin
Mary Kathryn Camp
Hollis Sanders
James Reed
Jeanette Surrey
R. B. MacCarroll
Jommy Cocke
Delos Kinman
Olin Young Weldon Austin
Perry Carlton
Donald Ray Boss
Benny Davis
Clifford Beattie
Davis Beattie
Marilyn Valentine
Earlene Wilks
Rosa Lee Sumruld
Val Jean Riley
Junior Homemakers
REA Training School
Mmes. F. C. Schroeder
and Mattie James
John Friers
Mrs. Logan Beal
Carlisle Mattress Company
Lea County
Surrounding Counties
Hobbs, New Mexico
Spears Realty Co
Mex
Tatum, N. Mex
G. W. Odell
Legion Hut
Cox
Ladies Bible
Assembly of God Church
Ross Creamer
Lester Alston
Bob Ward
Finis Heidel
G. T. Hanners
Milton Harrington
John Campbell
Orel Boteler
Ray Johnson
W. A. Anderson
David Erwin
Baeringill
F. M. Effett
Roland Clay Anéd
Frances B. Stanton
Barington Leader
Dot Price
Land
Ayvin Price
Blue Browning
Mercedes
E . Green
Burford Hood
Lubbock
Mirx Green
Ellis
Sia—ton
W. M. Green
Buford Howdl
Mirx Floyd Coe
E. M. Greens
Dude Armswort
Neil
Cartwill
John Deere
Carlsbad, N. M
N. Turner
James B. Caylor
Optometrist
OES
E. E. Stagners
Motor Service
Bill
Prollock
W. Dunham
Ortad
Piseasy
Camay
LEA Insurnace
Lovington, N. M
PleLyrs
Melody Shop
N.turner, Hobbs N. M
Central Tire and Wheel CO
Central Tires
Verve
Union Gas
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