Births in October in Hobbs and nearby towns
October births listed for Hobbs and Lovington families include Barry Dewitt Mitchell born October 1 to Randolph and Ruby Mitchell weighing 6 pounds 11 ounces, Al Douglas Lowe born October 19 to Douglas and [name], 6 pounds 5 ounces, Gordon Ray Hensley born October 19 to Gordon and [name], 5 pounds 5.75 ounces, Sidney Duye Dill born October 19 to Warren and [name], 5 pounds 5 ounces, Shirley Sue Idleman born October 20 to H. Idleman, 6 pounds 11 ounces, Glenda Sue Peverley born October 21 to Keith and [name], 7 pounds, Sherry Ayann Self born October 22 to Raymond and [name], 8 pounds 14 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randoph Mitchell
Hobbs
Barry Dewitt
Douglas Lowe
al Douglas
Gordon Hensley
Gordon Ray
Warren S. Dill
Lovington
Sidney Duyrea
Idleman
Eunice
Shirley Sue
Keith Peverley
So. Thorp
Glenda Sue
Raymond Self
South Cecil
Sherry Ayann
Tiny Tot News Highlights and Local Absences
Bobby and Linnie Joe Love had their tensile removed in Lubbock last Thursday and returned home Saturday and are reported to be doing fine. Buddy Roe spent the weekend in Magnolia Arkansas with his parents and visiting with friends and relatives. Bill Goyd Susie Newman and Johnny Conner were out of school last week due to bad colds. Last Friday was a big day for the kids at the kindergarten as they toured Beverly's File Tal and visited the window display then spent the day at the park. Glenn Woodard is back at school this week after last week in Colorado with his mother visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby
Linnie Joe Love
Lubbock
Buddy Roe
Magnolia
Ark
Bill Goyd
Susie Newman
Johnny Conner
Kindbdergarten
Beverly
File- Tal
Glenn Woodard
Colorado
Social Hour Noted By Yucca Club Past Matrons
The Yucca Club of Past Matrons met at Mrs. Abbie Crowley’s home on October 23 for a social hour. Members wore masks upon entry, with standout costumes by Mrs. Flossie Stoneham as Little Bo Peep, Mrs. Katie Beverly as the Witch, and Mrs. Nellie Glascock as the clown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yucca Club
Abbie Crowley
Flossie Stoneham
Little Bo Peep
Katie Beverly
Witch
Nellie Glascock
Katie Alston
Elizabeth Clardy
Maude Woodward
Grand Chapter
Nellie Epperson
Eastern Star
Mamie Graham
Jessie Parks
Lovington
Arlington
Texas
Mmes, Nellis Glasscock
Emma Coleman
Nellie Eppersons
California
W. C. Blackwell
Hobbs
Myrtle Kindell
Sorority Talk On Jewelry By Alpha Kappa Charter
Wilda Stagner led a program for New Mexico Beta Sigma Phi on jewelry, noting its dual useless and universal nature and its historical use as bravery tokens in Rome and rank markers in Egypt. Members present included Janet Mardis, Joan Henry, Janisue Dearley, Evelyn Brideforth, Freidy Eshenbaugh, Faye Powers, Wilda Stagner and Ruby Wiley. pledges will be initiated November 5 at Faye Powers's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Kappa Charter
New Mexico
Beta Sigma Phi
Wilda Stagner
Janet Mardis
Joan Henry
Janisue Dearley
Evelyn Bridgeforth
Freidy Eshenbaugh
Faye Powers
Ruby Wiley
It’s a Girl for the Melvin Joneses
A baby girl named Betty Jo arrived October 5 at the U S Naval Hospital Portsmouth Virginia weighing 6 pounds 13 ounces. Betty Jo is the daughter of Betty L Jones and Melvin L Jones first class USN stationed at Weeksville North Carolina. The family resides Route 4 Box 308 Elizabeth City North Carolina and previously lived Eunice New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty L. Jones
Melvin L. Jones
Danceman
USN
U. S. Naval Hospital
Portsmouth
Jones
U. S. Naval Air Station
Weeksville
N. C
J. L. Jones
Henrietta
Okla
Betty Jones
Eunice N. M
Betty Jo
Route 4
Elizabeth City
WSCS Meeting at Church Delivers Scripted Program
The Methodist W S C S met Monday at 2 PM in the church basement with Mrs Ray Johnson presiding. The program centered on Jesus The Center featuring talks In Silence Jesus Is Born and In Adoration Jesus Is Seen, plus a solo by Benny Teas, followed by a brief business session and refreshments for listed members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Ray Johnson
Lee Burt
N. A. Holcomb
Jesus the Center
Holcomb
Jesus
Burt
Benny Teas
Mrs. Johnson
Mmes J. W. Smith
E. E Alexander
E M. Hester
Wadill
E M. Cloud
W. L. Minton
J. B Sellman
Garland Kennedy
Floyd McCarthy
Ed Love
Ray Ross
Henry Harada
James Robinson
D M. Hudgens
FHA Girls Headed to Hagerman for District Meeting
Miss Dykstra and about thirty members of the Lovington F H A Club traveled to Hagerman on Saturday October 20 in the new school bus. They left Lovington at 7 30 A M and returned around 5 P M. Local members took part in the program.
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Dykstra
Lovington
F. H. A. Club
Hagerman
Tempting grape spreads for sandwiches and salads
A vintage guide outlines two grape based jams using Concord or similar grapes and pears. It details boiling times for fruit pulp and a 1 minute boil for modern pectin methods, yields per batch, and steps to seal jars with paraffin for about 11 to 13 half dozen glasses.
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Setaetee
Elder Jal native visits Lovington in Lea County
John A. Stuart of Jal, aged 89, is described as an Lea County old timer after a visit to Lovington last week. In Crane Texas, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Callaway spent several days with Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Burke this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Stuart
Jal
Lovington
Mr. Stuart
Lea County
E. H. Callaway
Crane
Texas
J. L. Burke
Roy Keller Honored on Birthday Dinner At Home
Deputy sheriff Roy Keller and jail manager was honored with a surprise birthday dinner Sunday night October 21 at his home. Sheriff Charlie Trimble and three of his daughters led the celebration with three birthday cakes as friends and relatives gathered for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Keller
Roy
Charlie Trimble
James Robinson
T. E. White
Hobbs
Charlotte Wright
Kenneth Lane
Earl Smith
San Antonio
Ollie Coleman
Ada
Oklahoma
Rebekahs Hear Report From Assembly
Members of the Rebekahs met at the IOOF Hall Monday night at 7 30. Mrs Ravenwell Ta tum presided over the gathering. It was the first meeting since Grand Assembly held in Santa Fe October 8 9 10. Pauline Love and Sarah Lanks reported on the assembly noting it was beautiful inspiring and youth centered. Also attending were Birche Roach Nell Taylor and Mr and Mrs Seth Alston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekahs
IOOF
Ravenwell Tatum
Rebekah
Grand Assembly
Snta Fe
Pauline Love
Sarah Lanks
Birche Roach
Nell Taylor
Seth Alston
Winters Visit Brings Lovington Memories
Former Lovington residents Mr and Mrs Therman Winters of New York City are spending the week in Lovington visiting friends and relatives. They lived in Lovington before moving to New York and this is their first return visit since leaving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Therman Winters
New York City
Lovington
New York
Woods couple to tour the southeastern states this fall
Mr. and Mrs. Eilmer Woods will leave Friday for a tour of the southeastern states and expect to return on November 7. Separately, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Holley left Wednesday for Waco Texas after the death of his father and plan to have his mother accompany them for a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eilmer Woods
Fred Holley
Waco
Texas
Daniels Family Moves to Camden Arkansas
Mr and Mrs Gerald Daniels and daughter Matzie relocate to Camden Arkansas to start a new home. Gerald Daniels is employed by Baroid Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Daniels
Matzie
Camden
Arkansas
The
Baroid Company
Youth Center Masquerade Ball Set for Thursday Night
The Student Representative Council at the Youth Center invites Leevington youths to a Masquerade Ball Thursday evening from 5 to 11.30. Attendees should wear masks and costumes. Prizes will honor a boy and a girl with the best outfits. The hall will feature Halloween colors with punch and cake served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youth Center
Leevington
Petroleum Club Dance Planned Friday at Bull Barn
The Petroleum Club will hold its regular monthly dance at the Bull Barn Friday night October 26 at 8 30. The barn will be decorated for a Halloween theme and all members and guests are asked to wear masks. Hosts are Mr and Mrs James Rickman of Tatum, Mr and Mrs Johnny Jordan, Mr and Mrs Floy Henry and Mr and Mrs Roland Clay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petroleum Club
Bull Barn
James Rickman
Tatum
Johnny Jordan
Floy
Henry
Roland Clay
Caterers Sought for Banquets at Youth Center
Mrs. Larry Crouse, Youth Center Director, urged caterers to contact her at the Center. She said interested parties should submit names now so they can be contacted promptly for any future banquets or dinners at the Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Crouse
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Atlanta
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Brooklyn
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Onty
ARMY
Hobbs, New Mexico
Duran
Assembly
U.S
NSLI
USGLI
Sonou
Veterans Administration Office
Lovington, New Mexico
Hallowe'en
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D. L. Mayes
John Deere
Levington Implement Co
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