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Lovington Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1950

Page

4

Newcomers Tea Prizes At Lovington Leader Event

Lovington newcomer Mrs. Leo P. Johnson won the first prize a planter lamp at the Leaders Newcomers Tea. Zelma Rhodes received an electric clock and W M Hessler won a pyrex kitchen set. The event featured accordion and piano music and a host of Lovington and Hobbs residents assisting with refreshments and greetings.

Leo P. Johnson Zelma Rhodes Wm. Hessler Lovington Leo Johnson Johnson Cities Service Oil Co Magnolia Oil Co Carol Ann W. F. Hessler Hobbs Jack Jackson Ray Johnson

Club survey event hosts light Hallowe'en decor

Mrs. Milton Harrington and Mrs. Ray Johnson registered guests and guided a club survey as Halloween decorations set the scene. Attendees included many named members and guests such as Ruth Potts, Henry Hazen, Jaffers, Oliver, Johnson, and numerosos others.

Milton Harrington Ray Johnson Hallowe’en Mesdames C. N. Daughdrill L. H. Oglesby James C. Lowe Ruth Potts Henry Hazen G. T. Hanners Joe Clifton Paul Jaffers Naremore F. T. Oliver L. C. Arnold R. C. Lawlis Jewel Beeman Fran Morales D. M Sophia H. Kinman Robert Ward Mary Payne Jack Jackson John Campbell Archie Nowell Ross Creamer Paul Haskins J. E. Speegle Wiley Files Jordon L. Gray L. C. Roye L. D. Gann Mmes E. W. Estlow F. O. Schroeder Fletcher Stapp Ray Jones

Mothers organize Scouts Club meeting at Methodist Church

The Mothers Club for Cub Scouts held its first meeting at 9 30 am after organizing to promote Cub Scout activities. Gail Power heads the group with Lee Burt and Elza Howard handling treasurer duties.

Methodist Church Gail Power Lee Burt Elza Howard Yorel W Harris Hobbs Jimmey Henry Lovington Mmes H. W. Gillett Tom Bridgforth Lee

Men’s Bridge Held by Andy Swarthout Host

Andy Swarthout hosted the Men's Bridge Group on Wednesday night. Contract Rubber Bridge was played with attendees including Weldon Cox Finis Heidel Dr H W Gillett Bill Hessler C T Sparkman Bernard Love Chad Wiley Bill Badgett and the host.

Andy Swarthout Weldon Cox Finis Heidel Dr. H. W. Gillett Bill Hessler C. T. Sparkman Bernard Love Chad Wiley Bill Badgett

Lea County Students Head to Kansas City Livestock Show

Eastern New Mexico University agriculture students depart Portales for the American Royal Livestock Show in Kansas City on Oct. 13. The trip includes visits to Larned polled Hereford ranches, stockyards and plants, with a tour sponsored by the Kansas City Chamber of Commerce. return set for Oct. 19. Participants include Miles Bass, Wendell Best, Harmon Bush, Kenneth Cooper, and others from Floyd, Portales, Clovis, Lovington, and nearby towns.

Kansas City Chamber of Commerce of Stock Farms Miles Bass Ft. Myers Fila Wendell Best Elida Harmon Bush Artesia Kenneth Cooper Derald Gerald Dutton Floyd Estell Lee Duncan Tatum Jack Estes Clovis Jeff Glenn Portales Gail Hooper Lovington W. G. Helmer Russell Hopkins Roswell Tommy James Caprock Jack Jennings J. H. Morten Alamogordo James Odle Lonnie Parker Sayre Okla Russell Price Dwight Rose John W. Smallwood Haileyville James W. Spears R. D. Taylor Christine Toya Jamez Dick Worley

Gambles Host Roberts Bible Class at First Methodist

Mr and Mrs P H Gamble hosted the Roberts Bible Class social at the First Methodist Church Tuesday night Canasta and dominos were played Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served Attendees included Mr and Mrs Clifford Taylor Mr and Mrs Garnet Villers Mr and Mrs Les Villers Mr and Mrs D A Hudgens Mr and Mrs James Robinson and Mr and Mrs Floyd McCarthy.

P. H. Gamble Robert’s First Methodist Church Clifford Taylor Garnet Villers Les Villers D. A. Hudgens James Robinson Floyd McCarthy

Bobbie Gann to Sing with Stephens College Chorus

Lovington born Miss Bobbie Gann, member of Stephens College 150 voice Concert Chorus, will take part in the second annual nationwide Mutual network broadcast on Sunday October 15 from 11 to 1130 a m Central. Chorus directed by Miss Margaret Colby. Miss Gann is daughter of Mr and Mrs Hobdy Gann of

Colubia Bobbie Gann Lovington Stephens College Mutual C.S.T Margaret Colby Gann Hobdy Gann

Mrs Beal Hosts Bridge Club Gathering

The Wednesday Bridge Club met at the home of Mrs. Logan Beal. Three tables played five progressions of Party Bridge. Members present included Mary Stansell, W. W. Carter, Ethel Graham, D. C. Berry, Lilly Fairweather, W. T. Myers, Mary Ruth McCrory, and Vernon Clardy. Guests were Graydon Dean Jr., F. O. Shroeder, and Ed Estlow.

Pecos Visitor Stays With Pattesons Last Week

Mr and Mrs D D Patteson hosted a guest from Pecos Texas Miss Bruce Newell last week meeting at their home and sharing conversations and hospitality during the visit.

D. D. Patteson Miss Bruce Newell Pecos Texas

Garden Club Planned for Lovington by New Residents

Lovington residents and newcomers gathered for a Newcomers Tea to share club interests. A garden club received the strongest support with canasta sewing and mothers clubs next, while dancing and Camera Clubs drew some interest. Organizers Mrs. Lucille Daily Mrs. Bob Ward and Mrs. Francis Gillette invite names for membership at 3421 or Lovington Leader office.

Lovington Canasta Sewing Camera Club Garden Club Lucille Daily

Tiny Tots Explore Indian Games at Lovington Kindergarten

The Lovington Kindergarten welcomed Wild Indians for the year with a tents and headbands play. Miss Dykstra brought her High School Home Economics class to observe Tiny Tots at work and play.

Miss Dykstra Sinclair Johnny Campbell Nora Lynn Fox Big Spring Steve Bridgforth Tony Fallin Artesia Bobby Towns

Pat Graves Elected Social Secretary at ENMU

Pat Graves a Lovington sophomore at Eastern New Mexico University was elected social secretary of the South Women’s dormitory.

Pat Graves Lovington Eastern New Mexico University South

Wilder couple vacationing in Tulsa

Vacationing Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Wilder are spending time in Tulsa enjoying a restful escape.

Mrs. W. H. Wilder Tulsa

Buckeye Senior Elected Reporter at Portales College

Margaret McDonald, a Buckeye senior at Eastern New Mexico University, has been elected reporter for the South Women’s dormitory.

Margaret McDonald Buckeye Eastern New Mexico University South

Sixteen Boys Chosen For Projectionist Club

Sixteen boys have been chosen to help operate audio visual equipment for teachers this year. The Projectionist Club members include William Price Phillip Borgham Jimmie Tingle Kenneth Beard Alfred Boulter Dale Freeman Don Scarmella Tony Heard Rayford Edwards Alvin Smith John Clair Frankie Flowers Jerry Dobson Lynn Humbled Kenneth Holmes and Phil Mansur. The Ladies Bible Class of the Church of Christ did not hold their regular meeting Wednesday due to the church event with services at 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily.

William Price Phillip Borgham Jimmie Tingle Kenneth Beard Alfred Boulter Dale Freeman Don Scarmella Tony Heard Rayford Edwards Alvin Smith John Clair Frankie Flowers Jerry Dobson Lynn Humble Kenneth Holmes Phil Mansur Ladies Bible Class Church of Christ

Visits by San Angelo and Lubbock Residents

Mr and Mrs J B Hamilton spent last weekend in San Angelo. Mr and Mrs Buel Price and children visited Brownfield on Friday. Mrs Jimmey Blackmon and Mrs Idella Keen visited Lubbock on Thursday with Mr and Mrs Skell Williams. Mrs Mary Ruth McCrory and children visited Lubbock last weekend.

Mrs J. B. Hamilton San Angelo Buel Price Brownfield Jimmey Blackmon Idella Keen Lubbock Skell Williams Mary Ruth McCrory

Dallas visit by Mrs. Jerry Clayton and daughters

Mrs. Jerry Clayton visited Dallas last week with her two daughters Barbara and Jere.

Jerry Clayton Dallas Barbara Jere

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Agnes Kastner The Leader Lucille Dailey Bob Ward L. W. Hardcastle Bob Herron Don Woodward Dave Irwin Garanteed Gray Motors Lea County of Artesia Highway Versman John W. Campbell Burt Den Grady Richards Harry Douglas Albert Golden Herling- on-Crystal Silver City For Life Kansas City Gambles Roberts Bible Class Bobbie Gann Will Stephens Mrs. Beal BOX Office Esat Velty-Cartoorn-Se Hades Bel Carey T- Francis Tote Portales College James B. Caylor Optometrist New Mexico Central Tire and Wheel CO Central Tires N. Turmer Carlisle Mattress Company Surrounding Counties Hobbs, New Mexico Southernl9 Union Gas Ey S. Turner — Hobbs Winslow In Hobbs
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