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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1952
Page
8
A miscellaneous shower and coffee honored Mrs. Walter Cope on a Saturday morning at 713 North East Street. Mrs. Hudgens presided at the guest book, with co hosts Mrs. Whisnoski and Mrs. Dawson Hudgens assisting, and many friends attended.
At Lovington General Hospital four births are listed: on Sept. 27 a girl named Lois Lavon t o Mr and Mrs C W Treadway weighing 8 pounds 2 ounces. on Sept. 28 a son named Robert Harrel to Mr and Mrs Robt H Harless weighing 9 pounds 3 ounces. on Sept. 29 a son named Ray Lester to Mr and Mrs H P Weaver weighing 9 pounds 3 ounces. on Sept. 30 a son named Kenneth Leon Jr to Mr and Mrs K L Box of Tatum weighing 8 pounds 4 ounces.
September 29 to September 30 births recorded for Hobbs and nearby towns. Perry Ray Dodson Leonard Dale Jr Stewart Laurance Martha Susan Johnny Ray Angleta and a daughter at 8 pounds 3/4 ounce are named among newborns. Families include Dodson Pearson Jett Stoskosp Sanchez Briggs and Byons in Hobbs Artesia Eunice Lovington.
Nellie Fay Snider 18 weds Paul Ray Franklin 19 of Jal. Carla Lee Underwood 18 Myrtle Mo to Dewey L Fissel 31 Kermit Texas. Marjorie B Thompson 26 Lovington weds James M Carter 28 Buckeye Oct 1 1952. Barbara Ann Brown 18 weds Billy S Allison 23 of Seminole Texas.
Wayne Sumruld S M Davis Lynn Medlin and Kenny Smith left Thursday for the State Fair in Albuquerque. They will compete in the Junior division Judging Contest and attend the rodeo and the A M College vs New Mexico University ball game. They return Sunday.
Mrs. Marie White of Specialty Shop reports a theft after a woman used the telephone and left with her billfold. A clerk at Nowell Drug also reports a missing billfold following a phone call by a woman. At Moyer's Tire and Supply, about four o'clock, a theft ends with $64.50 taken from the cash drawer.
Four and five year olds from Love Kindergarten crafted the float that won second place in the organization class. They made a mulberry bush and assigned each child a job on the float. The day exhibit at the fair was well received and several children celebrated September birthdays. Grandmothers Jinny Ann Bridgeforth, Richard Carter, and Cathy Price reportedly visited the children.
Mhoon's Jewelry opens Saturday September 20 in the Reed Building on Main Street across from the courthouse with a full line of jewelry and watches for men and women. Arthur Mhoon, 31, Navy veteran and Lovington resident for two years, from Hope Arkansas, Lions Club member, married with a daughter.
Mrs. A J Berkshire claimed the 7' International Home Freezer during a Saturday 5 p m drawing by the Tatum American Legion. The prize presentation occurred at their International booth headquarters.
Visitors over the weekend included Mrs. Lloyd E. Casanos of Tucumcari and Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Rennels of Stamford Texas.
Round potholders appear safer than square ones because they fit the hand better and have no corners that could extend into the flame.
United Press reports former ambassador Lewis Douglas, although still a Democrat, endorses the Republican ticket. He cites Democratic leaders’ failures to halt centralized power and criticizes Truman spending and rising living costs in a Phoenix speech.
The Women’s Society of Christian Service met at 2 p.m. at the Methodist Church with Mrs. Ray Johnson presiding. The program included a second Africa lesson, hymns, a devotional, and a playlet The Powers in Africa with talks on various global powers.
Nine men from Lea County will depart Lovington on October 9 and 21 for Army induction. On October 7 two men will undergo pre induction exams. Two youths traveled to El Paso on Wednesday for physicals. A naval recruiter will visit the Lea County Court House on October 2 from Roswell and a Marine recruiting officer will be at the courthouse on October 16.
Mrs Fay Reese and daughter Vickie of California visit her parents Mr and Mrs Bill Haddock. Vickie turned one year old on Sept 36 and her grandparents host a birthday supper in her honor at their home.
The piece notes two Democratic factions a loyal group with a reserved stance and another wing openly backing Eisenhower with I Like Ike buttons. It reports Democratic headquarters open in Col. Don Hallam's room with Mrs. Jake Fort in charge and a contact number 36213.
A humorous Democratic observer notes longtime donors are withholding contributions, redirecting funds to the Ike campaign. The trend reflects a broader realignment of political giving among affluent supporters.
Precinct No 10 in Hobbs sees resignation of Bob Bensing as precinct chairman. He is replaced by Barney Barnard, former Hobbs City Clerk now office manager for J W Walton Trucking Co. Barnard takes on fund solicitation duties. Guests of Mrs Hooper visit. Ike speaks in Albuquerque October 10. Taft October 14. Lea County plans stag party October 11 at American Legion Hall. Sergeant and Corporal exchange light banter.
Mrs J D Smith has been discharged and home for several days after a hospital stay.
The Womens Missionary Council met at the Assembly of God Church Tuesday afternoon. After the opening prayer the six members studied the book of Jude and adjourned to visit shut in members.
Forget Me Nots were sold on Lovington Street Saturday afternoon by the Rainbow Girls, raising funds for their organization and community activities.
The OES Blanket Club will meet Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Woodward Paint and Paper Store. Mrs. Lottie York will spend two weeks in Hot Springs New Mexico before moving to Hillcrest Apartments after her return.
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