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Newspaper

Lovington Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1955

Page

5

Louie Clark Speaks at Amarillo Kiwanis Luncheon

Louie Clark was the guest speaker at the Kiwanis luncheon, detailing government wartime food procurement and storage. Amarillo participants included John Anderson Guy Price and Leon Perkins. John Benge presided in Bill Martins absence as 21 members attended.

Louie Clark Kiwanis John Anderson Guy Price Leon Perkins Amarillo Texas John Benge Bill Martin

Rice Family Hosts Birthday Party for Allen and Vivian

The Rice family held a birthday gathering Thursday evening at the Allen Rice home located at 803 West Avenue F celebrating Allen and Vivian Rice with family and friends.

Rice Allen and Vivian Rice Allen Rice West Avenue

Watermelon Party Hosted by North Side Baptist Youth

The Junior Class at North Side Baptist Church held a watermelon party at the Homer Youngbird farm south of Lovington. Fifteen youths attended the gathering.

Northside Baptist Church Homer Youngbird Farm Lovington

Rest Assured to Be Presented by Juniors

A comedy titled Rest Assured will be staged at the Junior High School gymnasium by the Junior Class on November 18 at 7 30 P M. Cast includes A D Black as Mor lock and Joe Haggerton as Jake with a long list of student and staff participants. Virginia Armstrong is student director Glenice Wolfrum handles sound effects and stage properties are managed by John Sanders Rex Hartgreaves Francis Bird and Nelda Williams.

A. D. Black Mr. Morlock Carolyn Blake Mrs. Morlock Rita Woodard Mary Morlock Mary Lou Tiger Jessica Morlock Glenda McNabb Mildred Leslie Gillett Joe Lanconi Wayne Pruitt Luigi Lanconi Jean Grisham Martha Thomas Ballard Lucifer Peggy Rice Miss Akers Pete Drexler George Plew Sylvia Gann

Mrs John McNally and Daughter Visit Wichita Kansas

Mrs John McNally and her daughter Margaret are visiting in Wichita Kansas with Mrs McNallys parents during a family trip.

John McNally Margaret Wichita Kansas Mrs. McNally

Mrs Wamsley Tops Bridge And Canasta At Hobbs Club

Mrs W E Wamsley took high honors in bridge and Mrs J R Davault won at canasta at Hobbs Hostess Newcomers Club meeting on Wednesday at 1 30 pm at the Airway Steak Room. New officers were introduced with Mrs W F Havenstrite as president and Mrs G L Cutsinger as vice president.

W. E. Wamsley J. R. Davault Canasta Hobbs Airway Jack Compton W. F. Havenstrite G. L. Cutsinger R. M. Graves J. R. Ridgway Woody McWilliams J. E. Hughes R. E. Foshee

Ponder Lawson Engagement Set for October Twenty First

Miss Lela Ponder and Bill Lawson announce their engagement and forthcoming wedding set for October 21 in Lovington. Ponder, a 1955 Lovington High graduate, works at Lovington National Bank. Lawson, a 1953 graduate, is with Magnolia Petroleum. Both are active in local schools and FFA activities.

W. H. Ponder Buckeye Lela Bill Lawson Bates Lawson W. Ave. G. Lovington Bela Lovington High Lovington National ‘Bank Bilis Lovington “ Highi Wagnolia Petroléum: ‘Company Lovington

Pioneer Study Club to Hold October Luncheons in Hobbs

Mrs. Finn Watson announced the Pioneer Study Club fall luncheon on Thursday October 27 at the Country Club and the regular meeting on Thursday October 13 at the home of Mrs. R B Bailey 513 H Sanger Hobbs. Mrs Alan Antweil presided and announced hosting Hobbs Woman's Civic Club October 14 at 2 pm. Natural Resources of Lea County was the program theme led by Mrs Kermit Nash. Refreshments were served to several members.

Finn Watson Pioneer Study Club Hobbs Country Club R. B. Bailey H. Sanger Alan Antweil Hobbs Woman’s Civic Club Kermit Nash Ben Allen Clifford Bates Frank Bryant Harry Huster D. M. Rogers Dwight Teed Bill Vaughn

Mrs Caudill Honored With Handkerchief Shower

The Womens Missionary Union met Thursday afternoon at 2 pm in the church. A community missions program was presented and the ladies honored Mrs K V Caudill with a handkerchief shower. She has been ill for several weeks. They drove her to her home for a visit to present the gifts following the meeting.

Womens Missionary Union K. V. Caudill

Churches Asked To Aid UNICEF Drive In Lovington

Mrs Bill Holloway starts outreach to Lovington churches to recruit youth for a UNICEF fundraising drive. Youth will collect pennies nickels and dimes via trick or treat wearing IDs to fund milk for overseas children.

Bill Holloway Lovington Unicef United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund

Western Grill To Open Soon

The Western Grill plans a grand opening within two weeks or sooner once work and equipment are completed. The cafe promises updated facilities with famous steaks and fine foods, opening daily at 5 a.m. and closing at 10 p.m. Door prizes, free coffee and doughnuts are planned.

Revival Progress at Jackson Avenue Baptist Church

Rev. Bill Austin of Colorado City Texas preaches a revival at Jackson Avenue Baptist Church that will conclude Sunday night. Austin serves as pastor of Oak Street Baptist Church in Colorado City.

Jackson Avenue Baptist Church Bill Austin Colorado City Texas Austin Oak Street Baptist Church

Coconut Pompadour Pudding Delights

Make Coconut Pompadour Pudding by cooking Corribine pudding mix with coconut cream and milk, then folding stiff egg whites with melted chocolate and sugar. Bake cups in hot water at 375 F for 25 to 30 minutes, serve warm for four servings.

Rancher Proves Lower Costs With LP Gas Tractors

Llano California rancher Les Shelter Sr. converts a 1942 gasoline tractor to LP gas to cut motor maintenance by half, save fuel costs, and reduce annual fuel use by two barrels. He now runs four tractors a weed burner and a baler on a 240 acre irrigated alfalfa cattle and quarter horse operation with his son.

Llano Calif Les Shelter Shelter

Neal Arts and Crafts Chairman Named at Hobbs Civic Cup

Mrs Dave Neal was chosen acting chairman of the Arts and Crafts Group for the Hobbs Woman's Civic Cup. The group will meet on the second and fourth Thursdays monthly with copper work as the project. Members present included Mrs Ethel Bell Mrs Nell Vaughn Mrs Jane Collins Mrs LaVerne Watson Mrs Charlene Reese Mrs Mumford and Mrs Neal. The next meeting is Thursday October 17 at the Civic Club building.

Dave- Neal Arts and Crafts Hobbs Woman's C. A. Mumford Woman’s Civic Club Ethel]. Bell Nell Vaughn Jane Collins LaVerne Watson Charlene Reese Mumford Neal Civic Club Building

Altar Society Met Tuesday at Mrs Ledet Home

The St. Thomas Altar Society held its monthly meeting October 11 at 7:30 p.m. at 905 West Monroe. Attendees included Father Lucian Harkins and many members with Mrs. Ann McMahan as president and officers Kay Allen Helen Woods and Mary Waetcher present. The gathering closed with apple pie ice cream coffee and cold drinks.

St. Thomas Altar Society A. C. Ledet West Monroe Father Lucian Harkins Mmes Juanita Bush Elisha Pollock Claren Chapman Valarie Lam Mildred Scott Francis McNair E. J. Drexler Janie Patterson Emil Rodique Ida Joe Breaux Mary Whelan Jean A. Wright Tina McLaughlin Betty McNew Walter Dyar Carter Ann McMahan Kay Allen Helen Woods Mary Waetcher

Band Parents Meeting at High School Monday Evening

The Band Parents group will hold an event Monday at 7:30 in the High School Band building. Attendees are invited to join the gathering and discuss upcoming band activities.

Theta Rho Girls plans IOOF Hall meeting Monday

The Theta Rho Girls will meet at the IOOF Hall Monday evening at 7. The WLCS of the First Methodist Church will hold an Executive meeting during Mrs. E. M. Hesler’s time. The Lutheran Women’s Guild meets at Mrs. Seyisend’s home, 522 Avenue B, 7:30 P M Tuesday October 18. Yucca Post Matrons Club gathers at Mrs. Gussie Groves’ North Main Street home 7:30 P M.

Theta Rho IOOF WLCS First Methodist Church E. M. Hesler The Lutherans ‘Womens. Guild Mer Seyisend Avenue B Tosklay Yucca Post Matrons Gussie Groves North Main Street

Denman Hosts Melvina Roberts Circle Meeting

The Melvina Roberts Circle gathered at 802 North 8th Street on Wednesday at 2 pm. Officers and members listed reorganization, prayer, Bible and youth studies, and publicity responsibilities. Mrs Denman served spiced tea and cookies during a social hour.

Melvina Roberts A. QO. Denman North 8Th Street Degram Raymon W. Gsion Gordon Gann B. H. Pope O. S. Bigham EC. Miller

Light-Weight White and Gold Refresher for Holiday Gatherings

A simple dessert mixing vanilla tapioca pudding with orange and coconut. Prepare vanilla pudding, fold in beaten egg white, then blend with warm mix. Serve over diced oranges in glasses, garnish with shredded coconut and extra orange sections.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Audis Murphy 36Th Texas Natiosal Guard M. B. Etheredge North Fort Hood 3Rd Infantry Kiwanis Club Watermelon Party Mrs. Wamsley Bridge Mrs. McWilliams Billie Foshee Mesdames Arthur Drexel R. R. Dutton E. E. Craig H. D. McElyen B. J. Jarrel T. J. Berry W. E. Allen C. R. Slanter Ridgway Wamsley Cutsinger Raymond Long Charlie Scott Graves Compton J. W. Huie Chales Marshall Foshee McWilliams Hevenstrite Davault L. M. Bruce Harold Runnels Little Stanton, Texas Gilliand Ea Sar Epic Lee T Tihs Ark Sea Ft Rbinobsr Eegil Randy's Field Service E & B Jewelry Jones Hardware Howard & Hatch Lovington Steam Laundry Lawson Tire and Supply Gore Children’s Style Shop Mack’s Miss Ponder Mr. Lawson Ponder Homemakers of America Farmers of America Bill FFA Western Grill Clarence Shelter Jr California Dave Altar Society Mrs. Denman
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