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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1955
Page
8
Reports say a white woman accused a Black inmate of molestation and beating while both were held in the same Eunice jail cell. Officials and the district attorney investigated the alleged incident as threats to the Patricks and jail conduct were reviewed.
Lea County Hospital lists multiple births in Hobbs and nearby areas with detailed weights for each infant. Virgil resigns from Southern Union Gas Co to join Marshall's Furniture Store as assistant manager starting Monday.
The Lovington Woman's Club, two years old, funds civic and cultural needs with a 1955-56 budget of 400 dollars for Library United Fund Polio Heart Fund and T B Fund. President Mrs Jeannette Hargreaves notes ongoing community work and calls for broader participation in the United Fund Drive led by Finance Chair Camille Trotz.
Mrs Mary Payne state delegate to the BPW Regional meeting departs for Oklahoma City on October 12 and returns October 16. She will be accompanied by Elizabeth Sammons regional director and Lorinda Taylor state director, both residents of Carlsbad.
The Lovington Hobbs area yields show a long arc of production from 1939 to 1955. Major pools include Lovington, Hobbs, and East San Andres with totals in the tens to hundreds of millions of barrels. Discoveries began 1929 to 1952, pipelines built by 1930, and prorationing started 1930, with continuing development through January 1, 1955.
Mrs. R. P. McNabb was honored on her birthday with a surprise dinner at Glenn Allen’s home 101 West Avenue N. A grilled meal and a weiner roast for children followed by pink white and green cake. Mrs. McNabb received many gifts.
Mr and Mrs J M Kieth and sons Oscar and John return from a two week visit to California They stayed in Fresno with Mrs Kieths sister Mrs Chester Holcomb and toured Yosemite National Park They also visited Flagstaff Arizona with Mrs Victor Nackard and family Wire cake racks described as dry ing racks for small articles like baby sweaters bonnets caps mittens and gloves
The Lawton group names chairmen for Mission Study Stewardship Community Missions Youth Camp and other circles. They packed clothing for Mrs Hasty a missionary to Pecos and Glorietta. Mrs Lawson presided at a brief business session with 22 present.
The Rebekah Lodge held a regular meeting on Thursday night October 6 with Noble Grand Martha Shirey presiding. A practice for a drill to be performed at the Rebekah Grand Assembly in Hobbs next Monday night followed the business session. Mrs. Virgie Scoggins Mrs. Maud Love and Mrs. Robbie Love served sandwiches and cold drinks after the session.
October 4 a son Richy Lynn was born to Mr and Mrs How ard Fillman weighing 5 lb 5 oz. Mr Fillman is manager of Smith Machinery in Lovington. October 6 a son Cedric born to Mr and Mrs Albert Sparkey Fairweather weighing 7 lb 10 oz. Mr Fairweather runs Spargy's TV Center in Lovington.
The Mexican port city of Tampico is almost completely waterlogged with 75 000 people stranded on a small dry point. Rescue by American navy helicopters and airlifted food from the United States Mercy Mission and Air Force. death toll projected at 600 if rains continue.
The Hobbs Needle and Thread Club met with Mrs. J. T. Thompson at 1205 Pecos Wednesday for a regular business session. Plans were formed for a Christmas fund and a quilt finishing and sale at Mrs. Jack Roberts home on Oct 11. A social for members and families is set for Oct 13 at 7 p.m. at Mrs. Roberts home. The next meeting will be Oct 19 at Mrs. Wallace Fowler home. Refreshments were served to several members.
Defense Department labels a widely circulated military travel document as Official Use Only. Spokesman says the file contains nothing contrary to U S interests while noting it lists overseas bases. Officials emphasize the document was intended for military use only.
Harry L. Washburn of Houston faces a car bomb murder charge in San Angelo Texas. The trial will proceed in Waco on December 5, after a venue change discussed by District Judge D W Bartlett with prosecutors and defense counsel. The victim was Helen Harris Weaver, Washburn’s former mother in law, killed January 6 when a bomb exploded under her car.
Sherry Archibald brought a rabbit and a bird to kindergarten while Jerry Cloud appeared with a small bulldog. Lynn Martin carried a baby rattlesnake in a jar. The class totals 34 children this year as Cathy Taylor assists Mrs Love.
Mrs Eula Howell is at home and recovering. Kyle Howell, brother of Mr Howell from Andrews, is visiting this week.
Cub Scouts will meet Monday night at the Youth Center. Parents should accompany their boys as Dens present a program.
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