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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1950
Page
5
Lovington First Methodist Church W S C S delegates attend Hobbs W S C S gathering honoring ten years. Participants from Lovington include Mrs James Robinson and Mrs W L Minton. Hobbs members perform program Thy Healing Gift He Lends. Cake was cut and shared with about fifty women.
Mrs U D Sawyer is reported to be improving after a recent operation at Lubbock Memorial hospital.
A farewell bridge party was held for Mrs. Graydon Dean at the home of Dr. and Mrs. R. E. Smith. Mrs. Smith hosted. two tables of bridge with five progressions were played. The guest of honor received a gift and a late supper followed. Attendees included Mrs. Kenneth Chambers, Merle Kindel, Collin Chambers, Roy Jones, Harry Douglas, Wayne Smith, and Mrs. Davie Usury of Seminole.
A meat cookery expert highlights three overlooked pork cuts fresh picnic shoulder smoked shoulder butt and pork hooks. Fresh picnic shoulder yields boned forms or cushion style roasts. Smoked shoulder butt is ideal for small families and can be simmered roasted or sliced. Wedge shaped pork hocks braise until tender in liquid with salt and pepper.
Barbecue lamb riblets simmer slowly in a sauce for about 90 minutes until tender. Miss Reba Staggs notes riblets come from lamb breast and advises browning first for color and flavor then braising with a vinegar brown sugar sauce. Serve over boiled rice with sauce on the side.
Four county clerk clerks visited the Roswell Fair last week including Dennis Ashmore Eva Tatum Sue Scott and Donna Joyce Raper.
Mr and Mrs Fred Cox hosted Friday guests Captain and Mrs Curtis Ramsel from Chicago in Plains Texas Captain Ramsel is a friend of the Cox children and they all attended school together in Plains.
On October 4 in Loving ton licenses were issued to Frank R. Lynch and Bonnie Fay Wilson Smith. Lonnie Johnson and Ruby McCutcheon. H S Gross and Barbara Gross. Silas B Crump and Julia P Wallace. Delbert Delon Key and Betty Ruth McClenlan. Sam B Rogers and Domingo Amor. October 5 to Jim Chadwick and Bessie Taylor. Eddie Payne and Emma Lee Thompson. Horace Cleveland and Esther Lee Ross. Roy B Wilson and Noreen E Scott. G B Hiland and Rosa L Caperton. Chester P Janton and Delia Castonguay.
Mrs Charles Campbell presided at a call meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary at Mrs Lillie Campbell s home. The group planned this year s program and appointed Mrs W G Jordon chair of the Membership Committee as it launches a membership drive this month urging eligible people to attend meetings. The Auxiliary emphasizes aiding disabled veterans.
Mrs Bob Herron entertained the Gulf Ladies Bridge Club on October 3 at her home. Two tables of bridge and one of canasta were played with prizes won by Idella Keen, I C Stoops, and P R Wernsing. Cake and coffee were served. attendees included Idella Keen, W R Cain, Frank Allman, H L Sprague, I C Stoops, Les Villers, Harold Wagnon, Johnny Keen, and P R Wernsing.
Arrange bacon rings of pineapple and cooked potato halves on a broiler rack. Dot potatoes with butter and sprinkle grated cheese. Broil at moderate temperature until bacon is done and produce is heated through. Arrange on platter with bacon border for serving.
Mrs. Jimmey Townsend was honored at a Thursday gift shower hosted at the B. H. Joplin home. Hostesses included Mrs. B. H. Joplin and five others. About twenty five guests arrived between two and five o'clock to participate, enjoy flowers, and share angel food cake and punch.
Mrs. Bob Morgan was honored with a Thursday night gift shower at Mrs. Dow Woods home. Thirty six guests visited from seven to nine o'clock. Hostesses included Mrs. J P Morgan Mrs George Williams Mrs Lawson Montieth and others.
Rev Wilson Armstrong of Mallamar was ordained at Sunday services in the church. Moderator Rev W G White presented a church gift to Armstrong. Sermon titled Stewardship delivered by Rev Otis Edwards. Candidate brought in by Rev Raymond Pitt and questioned by Rev Orval Lee. Brother J C Quarles offered the closing prayer.
Over four million bottles have been sold for relief from distress arising from stomach ulcers due to excess acid. The ad promotes the home treatment as a remarkable remedy.
Mr and Mrs L C Culp are in Temple Texas where Culp entered Scott and White Hospital for surgery last week. Mrs Elsie Woods returned to Lovington Thursday from Temple where she had been with the Culps.
The Church of Christ Ladies Bible Class met Wednesday morning for a lesson from the outline book. Mrs Spradling led the study as Mmes Hubert Gill Archie Nowell Billy Condra Bill Bailey Agnes Hibbets R C Hunt John Hood Alton Chenault Beecher Martin Jack Jackson J W Allen Robert Dean Jack Witherspoon attended.
Mary Jeffers daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Jeffers has been ill for the past two weeks. The notice notes the family's concern and health update.
In Dallas this week Mr J M Wilson and Mrs Wilson are on a business trip visiting local offices and meeting contacts.
Miss Mamie Love attended the Roswell fair last week, taking part in events and enjoying the exhibits.
At a Women's Council meeting of the First Christian Church plans were made to publish a cookbook containing favorite recipes from local women. BevRon Publishing Co. will publish it and sale will occur in Lovington in December to fund church kitchen furnishings. Committee members seek recipes by calling or mailing to listed names.
Homemaker guidance on grinding less-demanded beef cuts for meat loaf. Reba Staggs notes chuck shank plate or flank can substitute ground round to save money while preserving flavor. Ground beef should be roasted slowly at 300 degrees F to keep loaf tender.
On January 1, 1950 the United States counted 80 million cattle and calves, an increase of two million head over the prior two years. The rise reflects broader livestock trends and farm industry conditions of the era.
A South African army pilot in Bologna says Giuseppe Bernardi saved him after a 1944 crash near Monte San Pietro. The rescuer hid him from Germans until guiding him to Allied lines. The boy was later executed by partisans for aiding the enemy.
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