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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1941

Page

2

Roswell High seniors stage Father of Invention farce

On April 1 Roswell High School seniors staged a clever farce The Father of Invention in the school assembly assisted by faculty members and led by Miss Janette Henson and Miss Betty Hannifansin. The show featured a mock trial with Professor Pay'em Alimony and a time machine that photos events from the stone age to the future, including scenes with Cleopatra Caesar and a modern senior chorus. The production closed with a picnic at Cahoon Park and a brief community notices section follows.

Roswell High School Janette Henson Betty Hannifansin Shirley Ae L. Harp Esther Morgan Gladys Taylor Nina Cullen Frank Joyce Benjamin Kessell Jim Roderick Dean Briggs Juliette Montague Vera Harrison Donald Shadinger Chase Mary Frances Camp Warren Cobean Jr Foorman Archbchoke Rochester LeRoy English Josephine Mary Louise Unrue Cleopatra Daddy Mark Anthony Donna Hebison Elyse Saunders Joyce Naramore Emily Fowler Lupe Burciago Louise Starrett Mamie Destree Nadine McPherson Rose Helen Sullivan Alice Blue Beverly Brookshire Elizabeth Jackson Betty Herring Eva Lee Powell Pauline Crossen Florence Walters Orchid Dixie

Heidi Adaptation to Be Shown Friday at Junior High

Clare Tree Major of the Children’s Theatre of New York explains that Hollywood often distorts juvenile classics like Heidi. Her stage version aims to mirror the book’s characters and mood, with careful casting and dialogue rewritten to fit young audiences. The event is sponsored by P T A and will feature a professional acting company.

Heidi Clare Tree Major Children’s Theatre of New York P. T. As The Hollywood Major

Womans Missionary Society Meets Early At Church Parlor

The Womans Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church met in the church parlors on an expedited schedule. President Mrs. E F Hayslip presided as Bible verses were read by Mrs. M A Crawford and a prayer by Mrs. Ida Kennett followed. Delegates were appointed to attend the Presbyterial at Alamogordo on April 7 and 8.

Womans Missionary Society First Presbyterian Church Presbyterian E. F. Hayslip M. A. Crawford Ida Kennett Alamogordo Mmes. E. F. Hayslip Albert Reese John H. Crowder LeRoy Thompson Lillian Russell Catherine Huntley Arthur J. Stevens John E. Smith G. H. Dodge John C. Martens W. Finch White, Jr J. W. Crowder Jessie Brown Tucson Arizona William C. Griess Mines George E. Nachand W. A. McCloud J. E. Smith A. W. Reese William E. Fensom Grace K. Carson Mamie Riley J. D. Lowe John W. Rhea Julia H. Oakens W. W. Huntly A. E. Smith Charles D. Keyes B. F. Arnold C. R. Greaves Miss Lucy Lea Ruth Fitzgerald Mmes T. O. Williams Susan de Verbiss

Newcomers And Womans Club Luncheon Invitations

Members of the Womans Club and Newcomers Club are invited to a luncheon Friday at 12:45 PM. Reservations should be made with Mrs Pennigton or Mrs Bissell by Wednesday. Also mentions oil distribution issues and pipeline access affecting Artesia independents and leaseholders. Phone your classified to No. 11.

Womans Club Newcomers Club Pennigton Bissell No. 11

Marian Martin Pattern 9677 Slim Bodice Dress Ad

The Roswell Daily Record advertises Marian Martin pattern 9677 for a slim stylish dress with a double bodice panel and contrasting waistband. Includes short and three-quarter sleeves, lace edging, size 34 to 48, fabric yardages for size 36, pricing for book and pattern, and ordering details.

Marian Martin Roswell Daily Record Pattern Department

Oil and Gas Proration Debate in State Court

Creagin testified his company derives 77 percent of fuel gas from four original preferred contract firms about eight percent from its own wells and the rest from other producers. He warned the proposed bill forcing proration and ratable taking would trigger a declaratory action, costing the state money. The opposing side questioned Creagin as the hearing continued.

Artesia H. F. Oliver Co. B. Buck Supreme Court Creagin

Divorce Granted After Bride Refuses To Cook After Gifts

Los Angeles report details James F. Nugent, 66, obtaining a divorce from Orletta Nugent, 20, after his bride refused to cook beyond two meals. He had given her $1,000 cash and $1,000 in oil stocks. she promised to return but did not. The article also includes a separate poultry sauce recipe featuring cherry juice and currant jelly.

Los Angeles James F. Nugent George A. Dockweiler Nugent Orletta Nugent

Dr Caldwell Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin

Ad claims constipation relief by waking lazy bowels with Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna and Syrup Pepsin. It highlights ease on the stomach, pleasant taste for children, and doctor endorsement for use in stomach upset, bloating, acid, and related symptoms.

Modern Ideas In Culinary Art

Modern ideas in cooking explore new twists in beef and poultry dishes. A meat ball recipe blends ground beef with rice and tomato sauce for six to eight servings, while a pecan cake combines shortening sugar milk eggs and citrus with chopped pecans baked in a tube pan. A separate poultry flavor method browns the bird then enriches the pan with juices and a splash of brandy and cherries before serving.

Mrs Horace H McGee Hosts 1927 Club Luncheon

Mrs Horace H McGee entertained the 1927 Club today at her home 706 North Kentucky Avenue with a one oclock luncheon followed by cards. The dining table center featured jonquils and Japanese cherry blossoms with spring flowers in the living room and den. Guests included Mmes J P White Jr Robert Bear Harold H Ball Stanley W Lodewick Tom White Lawrence Wolfe Miss Gladys Mayer of San Angelo Louis M Prager and the hostess.

Horace H. McGee North Kentucky Avenue Mmes J. P. White, Jr Robert Bear Harold H. Ball Stanley W. Lodewick Tom White Lawrence Wolfe Gladys Mayer San Angelo Louis M

Roswell Women Attend District Conference in Albuquerque

Roswell women from two Methodist churches travel to Albuquerque for the district Conference of Woman's Society of Christian Service. The event runs with a banquet this evening and continues through April 2 and 3, covering New Mexico and part of Texas. District officers L Bowman Craven and W C Holland will attend, along with delegates from Trinity and First Methodist Churches and accompanying district officers.

Roswell Albuquerque Woman’s Society of Christian Service of Methodist Churches New Mexico Texas L. Bowman Craven W. C. Holland Holland Woman's Society of Christian Service Trinity Methodist Church Roland T. Schaefer Guy M. Rowe Oscar Greene First Methodist Church Craven John C. Martens Euge Brinker

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Areora Reco Saniall High School Holman Artichoke Cahoon Park Bridge Club H. H. McGee North Kentucky Ave Gamma Delphian Society Roswell Museum Berrendo Womans Club John Summersgill E. L. Lusk P.E.O C. Cc. Marten Frances Schultz South J. D. Atwood Woman's Club Young Womans B. B. Ginsberg Joe Evans George Evans Paul Goodsell Raymond Richmond West 5Th Street LFD Red Cross John B. Beers Hugh M. Huff Jr A. F. Madison Huff Michigan Avenue Womans Council of First Christian Church Annex Daughters of American Revolution Charles R. Brice Richardson Avenue Evelyn B. Dowaliby Chet Snyder B. B. Wilson A. H. Iankes M. L. Norton Ingalls Memorial Home Cadet Merrill Norton Clare Tree Institute Bridge Club L. T. Godfrey North Richardson Ave K. A. Yoder E. W. Lander Yoder South Sea Avenue Hugh M. Huff, Jr the Poplars East Fifth Street Maudeline Crossen Johnny Hall Jimmy Dowall Country Club Mark Howell Safeway Chaves County Berrendo School Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority D. N. Pope Aswell Womans Club Hull N. Main St. Square Dance Country Club Floyd Lee Nickson Coffee Shop Roswell Garden Club Ralph Vandewart Dorothy Thompson Liberty Hall el Paso Altrusa Club C. W. Stokes Xymena Trout St. Mary’s Hospital Maurice Trout M. D. Trout South Main Street Clyde R. Fulton, Jr Edith Wahline Garland Wahline Andersons Gardens Adv For Missionary Society N. M Wallace Beery Bad Man Tomohry Las Vegas Tommy Dorsey Bert Wheeler Lillian Cornell Oil and Gas Jerry Christensen Hotel Norton SVN Elds Vogue Artesiaa
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