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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1940

Page

4

Community Meeting and Social Calendar Highlights

Roswell groups list Sunday through Friday events at various homes and venues. Activities include garden clubs, Bible classes, church circles, a tea at The Poplars, DeMolay swimming party, and an American Legion Auxiliary meeting with a guest speaker. The Playmate Club elected new officers and outlined coming activities and trips. Wanda Lee of Fort Stanton visits Roswell.

American Legion ‘Auxiliary P. m. Ingalls Memorial Lake J. Frazier Play Mate Playmate Club Wanda Latimer Kay Hannifin Nora Dearr Christine Chaney Jane Shaw Louisa Watt Doris Cunningham Cahoon Park Weiner Kay Hannifan Connie Pritchard Jane Snow Eula Mae Pritchard

Dorothy Zorn and Woodrow House Wed in Las Cruces

Dorothy Zorn daughter of O. D. Zorn of Las Cruces and Woodrow House son of E. J. House of Roswell were married Friday evening August second at six o'clock in Las Cruces. The quiet wedding was at the Zorn home with the couple at home later at 800 North Missouri Avenue. House works in the First National Bank Roswell.

Dorothy Zorn Woodrow House O. D. Zorn Las Cruces E. J. House Roswell Zorn Mrs. House Mr. House North Mo. Avenue First National Bank

Various Vacations and Visits Near Roswell Area

A long list of local residents and visitors with trips to Carlsbad Caverns El Paso Juarez and other nearby spots. Milwau ke e Miss June Gilbert plans a Sunday arrival to visit the Richarts at 505 East Third Street. Several families from Columbus Kansas Oklahoma City Evansville Indiana Dayton Ohio Hobart Oklahoma and Tulsa visit Roswell area homes and caverns. A Roswell executive Legion Auxiliary meeting discussed fund drives flag etiquette and programs while local clubs plan seed bed topics and garden events.

June Gilbert Milwaukee Wisconsin L. P. Richart East Third Street Mrs. Richart Carlsbad New Meico A. E. Wilcox Eva Marjorie Ramona Columbus Kansas E. W. Hitchcock Roswell Wilcox Hitchcock Wilcoxs Virginia Beth Martha Ann Hitchcock el Paso Juarez Fred C. Rowell Fred Rowell Jr Jean Stocks Evansville Indiana J. K. Bailey Jr Dayton Ohio Carlsbad Caverns Marion Sanders Rowell

Hollywood Inside Notes on Lana Turner and Studio Moves

Lana Turner returns from Honolulu to Beverly Hills living with her mother. Claudette Colbert sent a sick script clerk to her husband for free surgery. Sonja Henie trains 65 in four weeks for a personal appearance tour while Sun Valley delays until she finishes. Nelson Eddy takes fencing lessons for Bittersweet. The Grapewins celebrate 44 years married. Warner’s to announce First Army draft film You're in the Army Now. Reagan Morgan Morris McHugh Hale and Brenda Marshall sign to roles.

Lana Turner Honolulu Beverly Hills Claudette Colbert Joel Pressman Claudette Sonja Henie Fox Sun Valley Henie Starrer Nelson Eddy D. W. de Johng MGM Tully Garner Garner Charley Grapewins Warners CMTC Ronald Reagan Dennis Morgan Wayne Morris Frank McHugh Alan Hale Brenda Marshall

Gunmen Slayers Fight After Restaurant Robbery

Hall was shot five times and taken to Stillwater hospital after a pistol shotgun duel in which police chief Ben D Clark was critically wounded. Lovelace claimed to have seen a woman killed in the exchange and said he and Hall planned the restaurant robbery. An arrested man Henry Washington denied taking part.

Hall Bill Glimp Drumright L. L. Fisher Lovelace Jeanne Culp Asher Okla Dilton Ben D. Clark Fisher C. L. Irwin Clark Glimp Irwin Henry Washington Oilton Oklahoma McAlester Shawnee Stillwater Nebraska Genoa Lincoln

Best looking girl in city and other lively social notes

A chatter of Roswell linkups in San Francisco includes a former Roswell girl hailed as the city’s best looking. Vivid party scenes feature a bride and groom who resemble siblings, a Democrat justice with a Willkie birthday gift, an upstairs terrace for supper parties, a buyer chasing a superb radio, a businesslady with ardent out of town admirer, and a couple details of young courtship. A librarian guest shines in a white organdie dress at a smart dinner, a storm prompts prayers from a nodding child, and a visiting man enjoys a poker game’s kick among social circles.

Roswell San Francisco Willkie Button

New Mexico Cotton Crop Put At 112000 Bales

The department of agriculture estimated NM 1940 cotton production at 112000 bales on August 1. Acreage on July 1 was 106000 acres after abandonments, with crop conditions at 94 percent. This reflects a 10 percent rise from prior forecasts and compares to 93 percent a year ago.

Las Cruces N. M New Mexico Department of Agriculture

West Coast Dominates Junior Tennis Finals at Culver

Culver Ind Aug 10 A lone New Orleans survivor prevented a clean sweep by West Coast players in the National Junior and Boys Tennis Tournament finals. Earl Bartlett of Louisiana faced Bobby Carruthers of California for junior singles, while Jim Brink of Seattle met Bob Falkenburg of Hollywood for the boys’ singles title.

Culver Ind New Orleans Culver Military Academy Earl Bartlett Bobby Carruthers Coronado Calif Jim Brink Seattle Bob Falkenburg Hollywood

Galveston Spot Cotton Prices Move Steady

Galveston on August 10 reports spot cotton steady with 6 down. mid dling priced at 9.40 cents per pound. Sales total 427 bales.

Galveston Saies

Kiddie Jumper With Bolero Pattern 9447

Pattern 9447 offers a Marian Martin two-piece kiddie outfit jumper with a curved top edge, prim rounded collar blouse, and a sleeveless bolero with optional high riding pocket. Sizes 4 6 8 10 12, fabric needs vary by piece, order by sending fifteen cents plus size name address and pattern number to The Record Pattern Dept.

Marian Martin Pattern Department

Trinity Methodist Church Services in Roswell

West Fifth and North by Roland T. Schaefer minister. Morning worship 10 50 with sermon by pastor. Sunday School 9 30. Epworth League 6 30. Union evening service 8 00 at First Methodist. Also worship at 10 59 morning and 7 45 evening with women’s service and special messages. Choir solo by Mrs Beulah Phifer Wooldridge. Air conditioned throughout.

Trinity Methodist Church West Fifth and North By Roland T. Schaefer E. E. Patterson Epworth League First Methodist Church Penn Thomas W. Brabham L. B. Plummer God Aubrey Gregg First Christian Church Louis the Ashford Beulah Phifer Wooldridge

St Andrews Episcopal Services Announced Weekly

St Andrew's Episcopal welcomes visitors as Rev F B Howden Jr Rector conducts services every Sunday at ten o'clock. The church invites community participation and mentions ongoing worship and fellowship.

ST. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Pirth and Penn F. B. Howden, Jr St. Andrews

Elijah to Elisha leadership series at church services

First Christian Church Richardson presents a 9:45 a.m. Church School service at 9:45 a.m. and a Holy Communion with sermon at 10:50 a.m. continuing the Elijah to Elisha leadership series. An 8:00 p.m. union service with First Methodist Church follows at 8:00 p.m. with a 6:30 p.m. Young People's C E.

First Christian Church Richardson Elijah Elisha First Methodist Church

First Presbyterian Church Service and Programs

Kentucky Ave at Third St in LeRoy Thompson D D pastor announces 9 30 Sunday School for all ages 10 40 service of personal meditation 10 50 congregational worship message by Rev Henry S Stout Artesia Presbyterian Church Christianity and Modern Man 6 30 Young peoples service 7 45 Union service at First Methodist Church

Kentucky Ave Third St LeRoy Thompson D. D Henry S. Stout The Artesia Presbyterian Church Young Peoples First Methodist Church

City Union Sunday School and Calvary Baptist Church Notices

City Union Sunday School meets at 2 30 p m on Sundays at 7th Street and Grand Avenue with Clay Scarbrough as superintendent Calvary Baptist Church at 1st and Richardson offers Sunday School at 9 30 morning worship at 11 o clock B P F Fields as superintendent B T A directed by Leslie White at 6 45 with preaching at 7 45 Prayer meeting Wednesdays at 7 30

City Union 7Th St Grand Ave Clay Scarbrough Calvary Baptist Church 1St and Richardson J. Harris Brister B. PF. Fields Leslie White

Faith Gospel Mission Service Schedule

Faith Gospel Mission of the Assemblies of God lists Sunday School at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 a m and evening service at 745 p m Midweek services on Wednesday and Saturday nights Superintendent S Supt M C Anderson and Pastor Rev Cecil E Roberts invite everyone to attend all services at 1200 West Alameda

Faith Gospel Mission The Assemblies of God West Alameda Ss. S M. C. Anderson Cecil E. Roberts

Church of God Service Schedule at 814 W. 12th

Pastor evangelist Rev A C Hopkins conducts Sunday School at 10 a m and Sunday morning worship at 11 a m The Evangelistic service is at 7 30 p m Midweek prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 p m The Young People's Endeavor meets Friday at 7 30 p m

Church OF God Rev A. C. Hopkins Young People’s Endeavor

Saint Ismunws Catholic Church Sunday Masses and Events

Saint Ismunws Catholic Church offers Mass on Sunday at 8 and 10 a m. Assembly of God Church on East 4th and Garden with C A Strickland as pastor. Sunday School 9 45. Prayer meeting Tuesday 8 00 pm. Young peoples service Thursday 8 00 pm. Missionary Council Wednesday 2 08. Evangelistic service Sunday 8 00 pm. Come and you will find a hearty welcome.

Assembly OF God Church East

Mexican Calvary Baptist Church Services

The Mexican Calvary Baptist Church at 608 East Tilden lists services led by Rev. J. G. Sanchez. Sunday school at 9:45 with George Garcia as superintendent. Devotional by Deacon Ed Melendez at 10:45. Sermon at 11:00 by the pastor. Evening service at 7:30. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30. W M S meets Fridays. All welcome.

Mexican Calvary Baptist Church East Tilden J. G. Sanchez George Garcia Ed Melendez Pas

Immanuel Lutheran Service Schedule at Third and Missouri

Pastor Hingst leads at Immanuel Lutheran with Sunday school and Bible class at 9:45 and divine worship at 10:45. A hearty welcome awaits you at the church on Third Street and Missouri Avenue.

Immanuel Lutheran Church Third and Missouri R. A. Hingst

Morning and Evening Worship Schedule at First Baptist Church Roswell

The First Baptist Church Roswell invites all to 9 30 Sunday school 10 45 preaching 6 30 Baptist Training Union 7 45 preaching. Roswell Friends meet Sundays at 315 pm at 1004 South Sea Avenue hosted by Loyd K McCracken. Record Want A As Get Results.

First Baptist Church Baptist Training Union Roswell Services OF Friends Roswell Friends Quakers South Sea Avenue Loyd K. McCracken

First Church of Christ Scientist Services and Reading Room

Corner Lea Avenue and First Street hosts 11:00 a.m. service with 9:45 a.m. Sunday School and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday testimonial. Reading Room open noon to 5:30 p.m. on days not legal holidays. Soul as lesson-sermon topic for August 18 with biblical and Science and Health quotes. Public welcome.

Scientist Mary B . Eddy

Tabernacle Sapt Service Schedule at 107 West 11th Street

At Tabernacle Sapt 107 West 11th Street Pastor Will R Nelson and Aubrey Elam lead a Sunday program with Morning Services 10:00 Sunday School 10:00 Worship 11:00 Sermon "The empty house" from Matt 12:44 Evening Bible Study 7:00 Song Service 7:45 Worship 8:15 Sermon "God's Second Call" Jonah 3:1 Public invited to attend all services.

Tabernacle Sapt*st West 11Th Street Will R. Nelson Aubrey Elam Clayton Miller Matt God Jonah

Religious services listing for Nazarene and nearby churches

A compact church notices page lists Nazarene Church worship and Sunday school times, St Peter's Mass times, Church of Christ classes, Dexter Methodist services, Saint Andrews and Salvation Army schedules with weekly offerings and midweek events. Names include Pastor Atteberry, minister Avis C. Wiggins, A. O. Hood, and Capt. J Griscio.

Church OF Christ South Main St Avis C. Wiggins

424 E Fifth St Services Schedule Card

Local church at 424 E Fifth St lists services starting at 10 30 a m for a preaching session and 7 45 p m midweek worship. An 8 o clock Friday night singing event is advertised with web access noted.

Church OF Christ Fifth St

Old Time Pentecostal Tent Revival at Second and Union

Rev A G Hopkins speaks at Church of Christ on Second and Union for an old time Pentecostal revival. Public invited to attend the tent event featuring spirited preaching and outreach.

Church OF God Second Union Church of Christ A. G. Hopkins

Also Mentioned on This Page

Roswell Garden Club Mrs Marie Baldy North Main Street B. B. Wilson N. Missouri Avenue Esther R. L. Bradley North Kentucky Avenue Dorcas Circle A. W. Ullrich Young Woman’s Guild of Johnson Circle of the First Baptist Church Charles Porter South Kentucky Oliver L. Porter Ruth Porter Poplars Berry Heine East Grand Plains Coterie Club H. L. Magon Young People’s Federated Union Presbyterian Church Fin and Feather Club Arthur Allison Masonic ‘Temple Wanda Lee Fort Stanton Mrs. Ragsdale North Union the Social News Frances Bear Wolfe Genevieve Yoder K. A. Yoder Anne Diefendorff Charlotte Fulton O. O. Askren James Annie Snorf Ella Becker Earl Allmand Alene Becker Ann Arbor Michigan Evelyn Green Benton Harbor Mich Dorothy Becker Mr. Harrington Wimberly Floyd Childress T. V. Price Temple and Mary Galesburg, Ill H. P. Saunders Sue Sally Ruidoso Camp Carrizo Elise Clark Storm Mary Jo Barbara Ann Charles Waller E. E. Young Bobby Fay E. Wallace Jr Oklahoma City Los Angeles Young Mr. Young Jimmy Durant Pete Tim Mary Ola Cassidy Ottawa Canada Miss Cassidy Sue Savage Clovis Norma Guy Bernard Guy Central Baptist Church Hardin-Simmons University Abilene Texas Gayle Armstrong Gayle Joe Ruhl John Curtis Allman Jr Edith Rose Allman Illlinois Mr. Ruhl Nappanee Gabe Martin Dix Herbert Lowery Bill Coronado Beach Avalon Russ Paul McEvoy James Lannom Jane Watkins Hobart Miss Russ McEvoy American Legion Auxiliary Ingalls Memorial Garden Club Woman’s Bible Class George Slaughter Jr St. Mary’s Bril U. S Bette Davis Charles Boyer Owl Show Sun-Mon-Tues Yucca Dennis Morgan George Tobias Dodge City Jast Dri-Sheen West Coast Esquire Features, Inc First Presbyterian Church Saintsumw Tor First Baptist Church Mission First Church OF Christ Scientist St. Peter’s Church South Main St N. Rich. Ave Saint Andrews Salvation Army E. Second St Salvation Meeting
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