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Newspaper

Lovington Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1955

Page

5

Farewell Party for Sammy Morgan Ends Northside Church

The Northside Baptist Church Young People’s Class hosted a farewell for Sammy Morgan who leaves for Morton Texas to attend school. Guests included Mrs. Ken Jeter Mrs. Carroll Howard and Mrs. W L Minton with Mrs. Runnels at the guest book. Many out of town friends attended and a bronze and yellow mum bouquet marked the register table. The couple will honeymoon in the west with Salt Lake City stops and plan to reside in Albuquerque where Mr Elam works in uranium contracting.

Ken Jeter Carroll Howard W. L. Minton Runnels Salt Lake City Albuquerque Elam Northside Baptist Church Sammy Morgan Morton Texas

Lay Committee Hears First Grade Problems

The Lay Committee of Lovington Schools met in the High School Library in September. First grade teachers presented. Topics included number work, reading readiness, home readiness, and language arts using TALK SPELL AND WRITE materials.

Lovington Howard Benham James Robinson R. L. Davis Guy Boyd A. W. Golden H. C. Parnell Crouse Warren Dill David Shoup Lee Burt James Henry C. E. Jackson Rose Marie Powell Jean Benson Mary Lou Carson Dorothy Ragle Josie Shackleford Josie Shackelford

Ruth Sunday School Party At Northside Baptist Church

The Ruth Sunday School group of Northside Baptist held a 2 p.m. Friday party at Mrs. Leon Rice’s home with Oliver Sewell leading devotion. Refreshments were served to Mesdames Floyd Martin Nadean Mahan J C Johnson Oliver Sowell Jimmy Rice Frances Mahan. A Lovington rig crew relocated to Monahans last week including Mr and Mrs Glen Witworth the George Colliers J W Helton and Buddy Little. Lea County Gospel Singers set to meet at Pentecostal Holiness Church Hobbs 621 N Coleman on Sunday October 9.

Ruth Sunday School Northside Baptist Church Leon Rice Oliver Sewell Mesdames Floyd Martin Nadean Mahan J. C. Johnson Oliver Sowell Jimmy Rice Frances Mahan Lovington Monahans Glen Witworth George Colliers J. W. Helton Buddy Little Lea County Gospel Singers Hobbs N. Coleman

Peterson Elam exchange vows in Lovington church

Miss Jean Peterson daughter of Mr and Mrs C C Peterson Lovington and Jerry Elam son of Mr and Mrs George Elam Albuquerque married Saturday October 1 at 7 30 pm at First Baptist Church officiated by Rev Leon Rice. Ceremony featured palms cathedral candlebra white mums and gladiolia. Bridesmaids included Phyllis Plummer Beverly and Joan Peterson Shirley Davenport was matron of honor. Best man was Jimmy Elam. Singers were Mrs Robert Thomas with two songs. Ushers and candlelighters from the Peterson family. Reception in church fellowship center with orchid pink mums white lace centerpiece and three tier cake. Pink punch served from crystal bowl. Nuts and mints also provided.

Jean Peterson C. C. Peterson Lovington Jerry Elam George Elam Albuquerque First Baptist Church Leon Rice Phyllis Plummer Beverly Joan Peterson Shirley Davenport Jimmy Elam Robert Thomas Buddy Martin Peterson Kay Mike Peterson W. L. Minton Harold

Rainbow for Girls Installations Set at Lovington Temple

The Lovington Assembly No 24 Order of the Rainbow for Girls will hold installation services Sunday afternoon at the Masonic Temple at 2 p m October 9.

The Lovington Assembly No Order of the Rainbow For Masonic Temple

Linda Lister Named Worth Advisor Installation

Linda Lister will be installed as Worth Advisor in a local ceremony. The appointment marks a new role for Lister within the organization, with duties to include guidance and governance. The event will take place at a community venue with attendees from member groups.

Linda Lister

Nosegay Garden Club Meeting With Mrs Gresham

The Nosegay Garden Club meets at Mrs Warren Snyder’s home west of Lovington on Friday October 7 at 2 p m. Mrs Allen Gresham will speak on dried arrangements and Mrs R E Hilburn will display color slides of flowers from last month’s fair.

Nosegay Garden Club Warren Snyder Lovington Allen Gresham R. E. Hilburn

Booster Band Meeting at North Side Baptist Church

The Booster Band of the North side Baptist Church gathered at 7 p.m. Wednesday for their regular meeting, continuing church youth activities and community outreach.

North Side Baptist Church

Shirley Wells and J. Youngblood Wed in North Side Baptist

Miss Shirley Wells daughter of Mr and Mrs Wells of Lovington married Jimmy Youngblood son of Mr and Mrs Homer Youngblood Saturday October 1 at 5 30 p m at North Side Baptist church Rev Leon Rice officiated Best man was Serena Youngblood maid of honor Peggy Rice played piano before and after ceremony A reception followed in Leon Rice home with cake and lime punch for guests

Shirley Wells Mrs. Wells Near Lovington Jimmy Youngblood Homer Youngblood North Side Baptist Church Rev Leon Rice Serena Youngblood Church Light Amarillo Peggy Rice

Card of Thanks for Marion Dallas

The Dallas family thanks friends and neighbors for sympathy and kindness after the death of husband, son and brother Marion Dallas.

Marion Dallas Dallas

Hegi Couple Relocates to Lamesa Texas

Mr and Mrs H H Hegi have moved to Lamesa Texas as part of a local residence change. The note confirms their new address and intends to inform friends and neighbors of the relocation.

H. H. Hegi Lamesa, Texas

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