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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1950
Page
4
More than 50 million homemakers urge united effort to influence world peace and spread freedom and democracy. They insist lasting change starts in the home and is built on American principles. With divine help, they believe 50 million women cannot be defeated and can accomplish their mission.
Mr and Mrs Charles Squires of box 202 Buckele are parents of a son born October 25 weighing 7 pounds 14 ounces. On October 26 Mr and Mrs Bill Kiddy of Cladiola New Mexico welcomed a son weighing 8 pounds 8 ounces.
Mrs Lula Simpson Mrs Clyde Boyer and Miss Escola Travis hosted a house warming Saturday for Mrs R C Cox of Gladiola Forty two and Canasta were played C J Baker of the Baker Drug visited the county seat Monday Raymond Hardin Kinny Hall and W C Waldin attended the Boy Scout meeting in Hobbs Thursday night
Mr and Mrs Eddoff hosted a Thursday night housewarming reception. The couple received many lovely gifts from friends and relatives.
Mr and Mrs Frank Bass visit relatives in Texas. Mr and Mrs F N Burns flew over Hobbs then Artesia and south New Mexico. Mr and Mrs Cecil Mauldin and children of Artesia visit Mrs J C Markham and his parents. W B Baum and Bud McLowan journeyed to Del Rio Texas returning Monday. Mrs Frank Wycoff ill but improving. Mr and Mrs A P Brecken visit Lovington on Monday. Mrs Byron Fort wins ten dollar grocery book and Mrs H J Coburn wins waffle iron at Cash Grocery drawing last Saturday. Wayne Hagen and wife move to Tatum from Snyder Texas.
Mrs Winnie Eubanks Mrs Ann Rogers and others attended the Hobbs circus while teachers went to the state convention in Albuquerque over the weekend. Haynes M Miller an attorney from Roswell was in Tatum October 23 for sewer bond work. E J Fox did business in Albuquerque Monday. Mrs W M Hall and Wanda Fox visited Margie Backman in Abilene to see the ACC McMurray football game.
Mrs. Winnie Eubanks and Mrs. Ann Rogers welcomed guests Saturday at Mrs. Eubank’s home for a Halloween themed party. Autumn flowers and jack o lantern decorations set the tone with salad cake punch and candy mints in orange and black accents. Out-of-town attendees included Mrs. Wilmer Craig and her daughter Wilma Fay and Mrs. Wince Craig.
Word has been received that Miss Phyllis Dennis and Mr. Ed gar McNeeley are married. No details were given. Leader.
Local retailer provides sales and service for typewriters adding machines and calculators. Includes repair work and accessories.
Jo Ann Duncan was elected Carnival Queen and Billy Martin named carnival king at Ta tum School Hallowe en Carnival. The pair shared the throne as the high school band performed under Mr Guyan. Proceeds go to school funds for activities.
Mrs. Betty Castor Roberts was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. W O Dunlap Jr and Mrs. Tom James among others. The event at Mrs. Vernon Gibson's home featured autumn flowers, a Japan banquet cloth, punch and cake, and gifts including a mixmaster and dishes.
Two men wearing Halloween masks robbed the Newtonville Newton National Bank early Monday using a sub machine gun. They seized 18 money bags containing weekend deposits and escaped in a car. Bank officials report the money was not recovered.
The American Legion auxiliary held installation of officers Wednesday night. Officers installed were Mrs. John Schults president, Mrs. A. G. Green first vice president, Mrs. Wendell Holt second vice president, Mrs. Rayfried Dickenson secretary, Mrs. Zack Taylor chaplain, and Mrs. Dee Bibrey sergeant at arms.
Mrs. W. J. Duncan of Durango Colorado writes the weather is warm this year and many elk spoiled by the heat. Guests at Trimble Springs Lodge include Gene Allison Santa Fe Herb Trout Farmington formerly of Hobbs Fain Johnson Farmington formerly Eunice and Maxine Sudduth formerly Tatum now Farmington Riley McPhearson Roswell Mr and Mrs Payne once owners of Plaza Hotel Lovington now Durango Mr and Mrs J Miller Tatum who finished an oil well at Ignasho planning to move back to Hobbs Ex governor Clyde Tingley visited the lodge and took a big elk Mrs Duncan ends by praising the Leader and requesting continued delivery.
The United Kingdom inaugurated a new House of Commons building with a glittering ceremony attended by royalty, both houses of Parliament, and speakers from 28 Commonwealth legislatures. It replaces the bomb-destroyed house burned in May 1941.
Report notes authorities estimate the stolen loot may reach up to $50,000 though the final tally has not yet been counted. Police urge witnesses to come forward as investigation continues.
A illustrated poultry house demonstrates how electric time switches automatic mash feeders waterers immersion heaters and heating cables reduce manual labor. The setup includes a hover type brooder elevator and ventilation to lower moisture and create a healthier environment for flock and workers.
The Soviet Union told the UN Security Council it will not accept Trygve Lie as secretary general beyond his term, which ends February 2. The council vote was 7 to 1 with Egypt, Indiana and Nationalist China abstaining.
In Lest Is Found THISTER Denmark a man uncovers his father Niels Pederson's long missing wedding ring while digging in a garden. The discovery recalls the parents Golden Wedding celebration lost to time and reconnected memories for the family.
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