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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1952
Page
3
Local newspaper page outlines weekly services for multiple churches led by ministers Garnie Atkinsson Chester Watt Hough B Harris Ray Ross David T Moore J C Quarles L C Wood. It provides Sunday School times worship schedules and midweek programs across several denominations.
The Lutheran Resettlement Service reports 35 566 displaced persons from Europe resettled in the United States under new laws, including 2 878 refugee families in New York State. In Korea, Ewha Woman's University colleges near Pusan continue operating on six hillside levels after Seoul fighting. Church membership across the United States has risen about two percent annually for over a decade as population grows about 1.7 percent.
Notice declares land posted against hunting fishing and trespassing. Owner-lessee warns all persons under New Mexico law to avoid any trespass or hunting on described land in Lea County. Published Lovington Leader October 1952 with referenced church membership data from Dr. Benson Y. Landis.
Henry F. Spieker seeks an absolute divorce from Charlotte Spieker on abandonment grounds in Lea County District Court Cause No. 10314. Charlotte must appear by November 8, 1952, or default judgment may be entered.
Milton Harrington leads morning worship at 10 50 a m. NYPS at 7 00 p m with Teenagers Junior Society and WFMS events at 7 00 p m 2nd and 4th Tuesdays include WFMS at 2 00 p m.
In Lea County Anna Pearl Watts plaintiff seeks a divorce from Clayton O Watts. A substituted service is sought. You must appear by November 24 1952 or default judgment will be entered. L George Schubert attorney for plaintiff Box 185 Hobbs NM. Court clerk witnesses. Published Lovington Leader October 3 10 17 24 1952.
The Lovington High versus New Mexico Military Institute football game at Roswell has moved up one day to Friday November 14. It remains a day game.
P. H. Harris of Gladiola entered eight Rambouillet breeding classes at the Eastern New Mexico State Fair and took seven first place awards, one second place, and two thirds. His firsts covered ram lamb, yearling lamb, aged ram, ewe lamb, yearling ewe, breeders flock, get of sire, and pen of rams.
Mhoons Jewelry saw over 1,100 registered for a special drawing at the grand opening last Saturday for Mhoons and Jakes Fountain. Ken Lawson won a waterproof shock resistant Bulova watch as the top prize while about 1,000 friends signed the guest book. Art Mhoon noted fixtures arriving and being installed within two weeks.
Mrs. Olen Ashlock was honored with a pink and blue shower at the Maljamar clubhouse from 2 to 4 pm. Hostesses included Mrs. Steve Carter and Mrs. Pete Cooley, with gifts and a basinette presented by several attendees. The event featured a white linen table, snapdragons, autumn leaves, and pink blue foods and drinks.
Mrs Maxine White hosted a Sewing Club gathering on Wednesday afternoon. The group will travel to Mrs Thelma Sands home in Artesia next Wednesday with covered dishes. cookies and drinks were served to Mmes Dozier Phillips White Jewel Bonnie Hall Katharine Nail Roberta Nail Larry Patterson Barbara Elliott Dorothy Ashlock and others.
In Memphis, a tulip tree owned by R. L. Miller produced leaves before the blossoms this year, reversing its usual growth pattern. The unusual order surprised residents as spring arrived.
The Mallamar Square Dance Club met Saturday night at the Mallamar clubhouse. Hosts and hostesses for the evening were Mr. and Mrs. Luke Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Patterson and Mr. and Mrs. Aubry Northam. Several visiting couples joined from Artesia and Loco.
Edd Gore of Artesia led the enjoyable calling as eighteen couples danced at Hills dance clubs. Coffee cold drinks and hot doughnuts were served after the event, closing the evening on a warm note.
The Double Six club gathered Friday night at the ranch home of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Patters. Refreshments included pie a la mode and coffee. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Luke Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Buck Blakley, Mr. and Mrs. Aubry Northam and children Freddie Edith Shirley Jim Bob and Barbara Patterson. Soil Conditioners should be tested and reports released before purchase.
October 12 to 19 designated as First Voters Week in New Mexico. Governor Mechem praises young people about to cast their first ballots and calls them a vital social force providing stimulus for others.
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