David Roush Celebrates Second Birthday at Hobbs Home
David Earl Roush marked his second birthday with a party at 219 Yucca Drive in Hobbs. Attended by Lt. Col. Raymond O Roush and the late Lucille Bry an Roush’s family friends, Mr and Mrs H J Irion, plus Jake and Billie Irion. The cake was baked by Mr H J Irion and two candles were lit. The gathering included photos and a dinner at Farr's cafeteria with Grandmother Alta B. Roush. David hopes to share his third birthday with his father Ray and Ruthie in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Earl Roush
David
H. J. Irion
Alta B. Roush
Yucca Drive
Hobbs
Raymond ‘O. Roush
Lucille Bryan Roush
Grimes
Jake
Billie Irion
Mrs. Irion
Ruthie
Brother Ray
France
Farr’s
Ray
Keens Host Cousins From Fort Knox in Washington Move
Pvt. and Mrs. Chaster Lee Davenport visited Pvt. and Mrs. John E. Keen Monday night. The Davenports will move from Fort Knox Kentucky to Washington state. Davenport is Mrs. Keen's cousin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaster Lee Davenport
John E. Keen
Davenports
Fort Knox
Washington State
Pvt
Daven
Mrs. Keen
Portales man seeks permanent home after week in Tatum
W. L. Shaw of Portales has stayed in Tatum for a week and hopes to settle there. He has worked on the W. A. Jants apartment house and rooms with H. J. Coberns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Shaw
Portales
Tatum
W. A. Jants
H. J. Coberns
Birth Announcements From Local Homes
Birth notices list new arrivals with parental names and addresses. Notable entries include a daughter Sharon Lee to Mr. and Mrs. Chester W. Sullivan Jr of Hobbs and a son Jerry Dan to Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Dale Miller of Hobbs, with weights noted. Additional births include Lovington General Hospital and other area families with dates in late September and early October 1952.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester W. Sullivan Jr
W. Byers
Hobbs
Sharon Lee
Edwin Dale Miller
N. Grimes
Jerry Dan
Ralph L. Smart
South Turner
Buel A. Brown
Hardin Blvd
Lovington General Hospital
Wheelington
R. R. Wheelington
Tatum
Thomas
D. D. Thomas
Randy Joe
Rotary club views film on bread history at Friendship Hall
Members of the Wednesday Rotary Club at Friendship Hall First Methodist Church watched a history of bread film courtesy of Whit tenburg Bakery. Jake Hill Lovington Chamber of Commerce secretary operated the projector. Guy Rogers of Hobbs attended as the sole visitor.
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Rotary Club
Friendship Hall
First Methodist Church
Whittenburg
Jake Hill
Lovington
Campbell Attends Funeral of Mrs Grissom in Albuquerque
John Campbell attended the funeral of Mrs Richard H Grissom in Albuquerque on Thursday. Mrs Lillie Campbell accompanied him home after visiting at the bedside for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Campbell
Grissom
Richard H. Grissom
Albuquerque
Lillie Campbell
Mrs Pete Felfe Tops Bridge Club Scores
Mrs Dick Lee and her daughter hosted a Tuesday bridge session at their home with fall flowers adorning the rooms. Mrs Pete Felfe won high score, Mrs J P Morgan second high, and Mrs Lester Alston the consolation prize. A salad course followed for the group of ladies including Jeff Hooper Don Woods John Easley and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Lee
W. A. Anderson
Pete Felfe
J. P. Morgan
Lester Alston
Jeff Hooper
Don Woods
John Easley
Cliff Yearwood
Don Wallace
Millard Eidson
John Campbell
Faye Power
Frances Macatee
Baptist Evangelist Speaks at Lovington Church
Rev. Eual Lawson a New Mexico Baptist evangelistic leader and Miss Eva Inlow women’s missionary union secretary were guest speakers at Lovington First Baptist Church Friday. Mrs. Margaret Brunson of Eunice led the program and Ted Boya led song services. Miss Inlow spoke on women’s opportunity to win lasting peace. A large crowd attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eual Lawson
New Mexican Baptist Evangalistic
Miss Eva Inlow
Womens Missionary Union
Lovington First Baptist Church
Margaret Brunson
Eunice
Ted Boya
Miss Inlow
Marriage Licenses Listed By Date Across Texas Towns
October 1 to October 6 marriage licenses show couples from Lubbock Hobbs Midland Odessa Brownfield Big Spring Oklahoma Eunice and Midland who plan or obtained licenses. Names include Orba A Bledsoe H C Young Vivian Holmes Elton E Johnson Betty Ausburn Charley R Ross Hallie Lewis Ernest W Wells Betty Sanders R V Moreman Nell Tindal R C McDaniel Caroline Zlotnick Ronald Merkins Lavinia A Garrison Glen E Morris Mary Coleen Hatfield Clyde Carder Jr Jean Walker Bob Lord Roberta Stafford Robert Cook Candida Rodriguez Gabriel Ybarra Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orba A. Bledsoe
H. C. Young, Jr
Lubbock
Texas
Vivian Leona Holmes
Elton E. Johnson
Hobbs
Betty Ausburn
Midland
Charley R. Ross
Odessa
Hallie Lewis
Ernest W. Wells
Tex
Nell Tindal
Coahoma
R. C. McDaniel
Big Springs
Caroline Zlotnick
Ronald Merkins
Lavinia A. Garrison
Glen E. Morris
Big Spring
Mary Coleen Hatfield
Clyde Carder Jr
Oklahoma
Jean Walker
Bob Lord
Eunice
Roberta Stafford
Robert Cook
Candida Rodriguez
Gabriel Ybarra Jr
Relatives Visit Mrs. Bill Lewis in Sunday Gathering
Mrs. Bill Lewis hosted her mother Mrs. W. P. Rhea and sister Mrs. Pauline Winans of Hurley New Mexico along with Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Miller of Roswell. Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Lewis are sisters and the visit occurred Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Lewis
W. P. Rhea
Pauline Winans
Hurley, N. M
W. B. Miller
Roswell
Miller
Lewis
Methodist Gospel Singers Gather at Tatum Church
Gospel singers from multiple denominations met Sunday at the Tatum Methodist Church. Prayers were led by Rev. Joe Bickley and Rev. W. B. Little. Song leaders included R. E. Witt and O. R. Brewster. A mixed quartet performed several hymns, joined by a men’s quartet and soloists. The group plans future services at Eunice and Lovington churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lea County Gospel Singers
Methodist Church
Tatum
Joe Bickley
W. B. Little
Assembly of God Church
R. E. Witt
O. R. Brewster
Ray Dye
Leslie Barr
Trela Houston
Bill Lewis
Little
Magetta
Lord of
Eunice Methodist Church
Presbyterian Church
Lovington
Central Baptist Church
Hobbs
New Office Girl at Campbells Farm and Ranch Supply
Mrs. Matthiel Smith has joined the Campbells Farm and Ranch Supply office staff as the new office girl. She begins work handling clerical tasks and customer service in the local store.
Miss Spradling Gift Shower Prepares for October Wedding
Miss Barbara Spradling received a pre nuptial shower at Mrs Idella Keen s home on Thursday evening with co hosts Mrs Lester Alston Mrs W O Simpson Mrs Gordon Cone Mrs Carl Carr and Misses June and Joan Reeves Attendants hosted duties and a bride s book was led by Miss June Reeves The wedding to Hobbs native Mr James Floy Johnson is set for Sunday October 5 with calling hours 7 to 9 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Spradling
Idella Keen
Miss Spradling
James Floy Johnson
Hobbs
Lester Alston
W. O. Simpson
Gordon Cone
Carl Carr
June
Joan Reeves
June Reeves
Local Youngsters Win Honors At State Fair
Billy Royce Medlin of Tatum won the champion fleece in the Junior Division at the New Mexico State Fair in Albuquerque. Miss Clebbie Turner of Monument won the Senior Make It Yourself With Wool Contest and a new sewing machine. Lea County youths swept all eight ribbons in the fine wool division with winners including Lynn Medlin Jimmy Bolton Dale Caudill Phillip Frier Sammy Ann Richardson Druella Holeman and A C Taylor I. A C Taylor II took second in the 3/8 division and Wyanette Greer placed seventh and eighth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tatum
Billy Royce Medlin
Albuquerque
Clebbie Turner
Monument
Miss Turner
Lea County
Lynn Medlin
Jimmy Bolton
Dale Caudill
Phillip Frier
Sammy Ann Richardson
Druella Holeman
A. ¢. Taylor I
A. C. Taylor
Wyanette Greer
Lovington Forms Nosegay Garden Club Affiliated With Federation
Lovington organizes a new Nosegay Garden Club at Mrs. F o O Schroeder's home last week. Gene Evans elected president and committees named. Eunice Garden club members helped with the setup. The group will have 35 members, flower is Peace Rose, colors green and yellow, contact Mrs. Schroeder or Mrs. Evans to join.
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F. O O. Schroeder
Gene Evans
Eunice Garden Club
Lovington Club
Lovington
Nosegay Garden Club
National Federation of Garden Clubs
Schroeder
Lions Club views color film of Pacific Islands
A color motion picture showing the Pacific Islands after World War II was shown at the Lions Club meeting in the Sea Room at the Llano Hotel. Jodie Wiest operated the projector and Norman Welborn attended as the sole guest. Carl Carr was welcomed as a new member with two transfers joining Lovington Lions Club from Loveland California and Brownfield Texas.
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Lions Club
Sea Room
Llano Hotel
Jodie Wiest
Norman Welborn
Carl Carr
Dr. Hargreaves
Loveland
Cal
Milton Bell
Brownfield
Texas
Lovington Lions Club
Entertain Guests at Lovington Dinner
Mr and Mrs Hobby Gann hosted Mr and Mrs Paul Lynsky for a dinner Thursday evening in Lovington. The Lynskys, visiting in Lovington, reside in California.
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Hobby Gann
Paul Lynsky
Lynsky’s
Lovington
California
Stork Shower Honors Two At Duncan Home
A pink and blue shower at the Duncan ranch home honors Mrs Ferrell Castor and Mrs James Odle. Guests include Mrs J D Gaye and others with Mrs James presiding over guest books and Mrs Duncan presenting gifts. The table features an Irish linen cutwork cloth and blue carnation centerpiece.
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Duncan
Tatum
Wraido Duncan
J. D Gaye
Alvin Price
BE. E James
Jan Horton
Russell Price
Rus Anderson
Ferrell Castor
James Odle
Walton to Open Water Pump Business in Lawton
Robert Walton formerly with Robinson Insurance Agency plans to open a water pump business in Lawton. Walton, with experience at Smith Machinery Co., is a skilled pump man and aims to start operations soon.
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Walton
Robert Walton
Robinson Insurance Agency
Lovington
Smith Machinery Co
Fullingim Returns From Korea To Teach In Crosbyton
Worth Fullingim, son of Rev and Mrs P D Fullingim of Tatum, returns home after 15 months in Korea and leaves Wednesday for Crosbyton Texas to teach history and science in a local school.
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Worth Fullingim
P. D. Fullingim
Tatum
Korea
Crosbyton
Texas
Daughter Visits From Sac City Arrives in Hobbs
Mrs. Floss Davis of Sac City Iowa is due to arrive Sunday at Lea County Airport Hobbs to visit her daughter Mrs. T. E. Berkshire.
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Floss Davis
Sac City
Iowa
Lea County
Hobbs
T. E. Berkshire
1927 Bridge Club Hostess Teas at Mrs Morgan Home
Mrs Roy Tomlinson hosted the 1927 Bridge Club gathering on Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs P Morgan. Mrs Geo Williams won the high prize, Mrs John Easley the second high, and Mrs Morgan the cut prize. Attendants included Mesdames Wallace Power Macates Yearwood Alston Williams Easley Morgan Wright and the hostess. Pecan pie with whipped cream and coffee were served.
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Roy Tomlinson
Bridge Club
Dagr
P. Morgan
Geo. Williams
John Easley
Morgan
Mesdames
Don Wallace
Faye Power
Francis Macates
Cliff Yearwood
Lester Alston
George Williams
J. P. Morgan
Freda Wright
Borger
Texas
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Kenneth Kelly
Pecos
Baptist Evangalist
Betty Sanders
R. V. Moreman
Lem Davis
Jim Claunch
O. R. Brew
Ster
Ralph French
Rudolph Houston
Rev. W. B. Little
Insurance Agency
Phillip B. Robinson
Lovington, New Mexico
Garden Club
Inchington
Silver
Dresden
Estelle Duncan
Odis Frier
V. D. Castor
John Frier
J. H. Key
W. Dastor
Bettie Roberts
Tommie James
Mark Smith
Emilee Ingle
Currie “Ruitt
T. J. James
M. R. Anderson
David P. James
H. J. Cobern
Tommy Popperwell
Gene Roach
Roy Ham
Buddy Medlin
A. G. Green
Elwood Wildman
Curtis Shores
H. Kinnison
Edd Eoff
Geo. Fraley
Henry Pittman
Kay Preston
W. O. Dunlap, Jr
Glenn Brinker
W. S. Clary
Glenna Tolliver
W. By Baum
Joe Wilson
K. A. Foreman
Bettie and
Iva Lae Baum
Dearborn
Talay
Loyanay
ARMY
Hobbs, New Mexico
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