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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1955
Page
5
Henry Eaves boasts of a new granddaughter named Barbara Ann born to Mrs. Nick Pavolkovich of Albuquerque. The Pavolkovichs have three sons Nicky Henry and Randy.
October 13 14 15 and 16 list new arrivals to Hobbs and Lovington families. Names include Vickie Lynn Jean Elaine Deborah Sue Barry Lee Ora Lyn Eva Lanche Tony Glynn Jo Ann Gerald Wrenn Steven Dale Angeles Alfreda and others with listed weights. Parents and addresses given for each birth.
The Yucca Past Matrons Club gathered Tuesday evening at 7 o clock at North Main home of Mrs Gussie Groves with Mrs Nellye Glasscock as co host. Mrs Fred Cox led the meeting and presented each member a year book. Mrs Myrtle Moore spoke as grand representative to District of Columbia on grand proceeding of Grand Chapter. Pumpkin pie and hot spiced punch were served. Other attendees included Mrs Katie Beverly Flossie Stoneham Mayme Graham Myrtle Kindel Berniece Hamilton Vera Graves Kate Garrett Eula Howell and Iva Cox.
Mrs. C V Darden Lovington Eastern Star Chapter Worthy Matron and Mrs. Mary Payne assistant Grand organist in the New Mexico Grand Chapter traveled to Las Cruces to attend Grand Chapter. Other attendees included Mrs. Paul Moore Mrs. Howard Hamilton Mrs. Vernon Clardy Mrs. Boots Tipps Mrs. W E Mathews Mr and Mrs J P Beverly and A B Gilbert with Mrs. Clardy presiding at the secretarys breakfast.
Rusty Woodward, Barney Hayes and his father W M Hayes travel in Colorado for a hunting trip seeking elk and deer. The trio pursues big game across rugged terrain as season conditions impact their plans.
Thomas H. Kimbrough of Geochemical Engineering Co. Midland moved to Lovington on Tuesday. Brady Holcomb of the same firm also relocated to Lovington this week.
October 17 birth notices show families in Hobbs and Lovington welcoming new children. Names include Robert Eugene Jr and Charles Ray plus Linda Diane and Jerry Lee, with weights listed for several newborns. Families cited: Mc Caslin, Simpson, Chambers, Hunt, Mackey, and addresses in Hobbs Lovington.
The Marine Corps introduces a platoon leaders class for high school graduates accepted by accredited colleges. The program offers base pay comparable to a lieutenant with three years service, about 296.40 to 412.68 monthly, plus informational visits by Capt. James H. Flood in Roswell on November 2 at the Post Office building.
Three Hobbs youths faced charges after a weekend drinking spree. Billy Webb Nuttall, 21, of 225 S. Cecil, jailed on driving while intoxicated after arrest on East Byers St. Diaz, 22, and Spradling, 23, both of Clifton Courts Hobbs, arrested for being drunk.
Readiness for ENMU Homecoming in Portales Friday and Saturday includes a big parade at 11 a.m. Saturday with 19 bands and 27 floats. Friday features a homecoming assembly at 10 a.m. in the gym, a pep rally, bonfire, tug of war, and the play The Male Animal. Ground will be broken for six new campus buildings at 11:45 a.m. Saturday, with the Greyhound Howard Payne game at 2 p.m. and a homecoming ball at 9 p.m. in the gym.
The Lovington Gun Club elected Al Savisky as president T H French as vice president and Mrs C C Waide as secretary and treasurer Don Yarbro was chosen chief range officer. They planned a turkey shoot for October 93 with running deer targets and deer hunting prizes. An instruction class and safety courses for women are formed with contact to Mrs Waide or Mrs Perry. Dues are $1 per year with 1956 dues being accepted.
Approximately 5000 bales of cotton have been ginned in Lea County to date. On Monday morning the tally stood at 3426. With warm sunny days, cotton is opening rapidly and Lovington is bustling with Nationals.
Crescent Rebekah Lodge No 3 met at IOOF Hall Tuesday with Mrs Helen Stowe installed as District Deputy President for the coming year. Mrs Anna Mae Jackson received a Past District Deputy President pin as delegates Bessie Scott and Florence Schults reported on Grand Lodge proceedings in Hobbs. Hostesses served salad, ritz crackers, and coffee to 29 officers and members.
Bob Daniels and Sons sue Walter Henry to collect 262.54 alleged owed. Jean E. Wilson sues Walter and Wilson of Tatum for support with The State of Art joined Mrs Wilson. William Albert Webb claims compensation for injuries as a gang foreman with J Walton Construction near Eunice after a February 19 1955 accident. One fourth of the fatal tract or accidents are in the adult of age.
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