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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1941

Page

2

Roswell Birthday Parties for Lanny Keith and Rex Faubion

Lanny Keith, nine, celebrated with a stag party at 312 North Sea Avenue featuring toy pistols and lawn games. Guests included Dick Lodewick, Rolla Hinkle, Phelps White, Lincoln Aston, and others. Rex Faubion, seven, dined at one o'clock and later attended a Pecos Theatre outing with Mary Jane Neal, Dianne Neal, and Kenneth Lee Henson.

Lanny Keith Langford Keith Keith North Sea Avenue Keith Place Dick Lodewick Rolla Hinkle Phelps White Lincoln Aston Jimmy Daughtry Mickey Rowland Billy Marshall Bobby Hughes Dick Mulkey Jerry Bear David McGee Ronny Leonard Mayers G. H. Faubion Rex Pecos Theatre Mary Jane Neal Dianne Neal Kenneth Lee Henson Edinburg Texas

Young Woman’s Guild August Meeting At Church Annex

The Young Womans Guild of the First Christian Church held an August supper meeting last night in the church annex. Hostesses included Mrs. Dale Gregg and others. the group voted to donate refreshments for soldiers visiting Roswell. The program featured a devotional by Mrs. G. T. Reaves and a talk on Where Lies Liberty led by Mrs. Jason Kellahin.

Young Womans Guild Church Annex Young Womans Guild of the First Christian Church Dale Gregg Russell Franzen Otto Seiling Clifford R. Ferrin Mills Talmage National Defense Council Roswell G. T. Reaves Mmes Orville H. Cookson Charles L. Brown Jason Kellahin Cecil Schrimsher Ralph Lannom Lester Roper Raymond Seale Clarence Corn Sadie C. Vaucheser Charles Cleek A. R. Dawson E. L. Burns W. C. Taylor Victor Wyly Bruce P. Connor James Simpson H. B. McCarter Thad Cox Lee Corn Dayton Talmage Lilah Harrison Florence Douglas Alene Gregg George Keeling California Ida L. Burns Arkansas

Local club notices and open house schedule

A sequence of evening meetings is listed for Tuesday through Friday. Activities include W E A supper with Mrs L S Croissant at 506 East Fourth Street, Johnson Circle with Mr C C Callahan at 106 North Richardson, Mr and Mrs C M Hester open house at their country home, Clover Leaf Club with Mrs Roy Phillips at 706 West lrth Street, and a Women’s Bible Class at First Christians Church with Mrs R B Corn on North Richardson Avenue. Friday features Women’s Club Open House at 8 pm for young people with courtesy cards.

Clover Leaf Club Roy Phillips W. Lrth Street Womans Bible Class The First Christians Church BP. m R. &. Corn North Richardson Avenue

Golf Luncheon and Tourney at Roswell Country Club

The Roswell Women’s Golf Association announces a luncheon and golf tournament at the Country Club on Thursday. Play begins at 8 30, luncheon at noon. Plates are 35 cents. Ladies from the Municipal Course Tuesday Golf Club join as guests. Non golfers may attend luncheon and join afternoon card games. Reservations required before Thursday.

Roswell Womans Golf Association

Local social notes place guests and visits

Two years ago Miss Lenore Shaefer returned from a leave of absence and is visiting as house guest of Miss Jeanne Cauhape at 613 North Kentucky Avenue. Miss Hart and Miss Esther McNally traveled to Ruidoso today to stay with Mrs. S. P. Johnson Jr at her cabin.

Lenore Shaefer Jeanne Cauhape North Kentucky Avenue Miss Hart Esther McNally Ruidoso S. P. Johnson, Jr

Reynolds to wed Evalyn Walsh McLean at 57

Senator Robert R. Reynolds of North Carolina, 57, known for four marriages, confirms engagement to Evalyn W. McLean, 20, Washington heiress and daughter of the Hope diamond owner. No wedding date set. bride’s mother will provide details. McLean is a tall blond, close friend of Reynolds' daughter, and her father Edward B. McLean, former Washington publisher, died last month in a Maryland sanitarium. Nadal

Washington Robert R. Reynolds North Carolina Evalyn W. McLean Bob Evalyn Walsh McLean Miss McLean Reynolds Edward B. McLean Maryland

We Give You More Time For The Life. Four Laundry Services

A vintage ad promotes four family laundry options All Finished Rough Dry Thrifty and Damp Wash. It invites customers to send blankets drapes curtains and rugs to the service and offers shirts ironed in the last three services for 0c.

Lovely Parties Honor Miss Kathryn Bean of Bisbee

Yesterday two elegant gatherings celebrated Miss Kathryn Bean of Bisbee visiting Roswell. Mrs. J. H. Mullis and Mrs. A. Pruit hosted an informal morning party at 201 South Kentucky Ave with summer flowers and refreshments. Afternoon guests included Mrs. Cauhope hosting a forty two party at 613 North Kentucky Ave with Mrs. W. A. Johnson of Fort Worth and Mrs. Pruit. Two tables for games and ice course were noted, with several Roswell notables in attendance.

Kathryn Bean Bisbee Arizona W. T. Joyner Perry Bean John H. Mullis Albert Pruit Picacho Mullis South Kentucky Avenue Mmes. W. A. Johnson Pt. Worth George E. French Ross L. Malone Sadie C. Vaudelet John P. Cauhope F. L. Austin Donald E. Gillespie Thornton H. Boswell Sophie Church Champaugh C. H. Lutz E. G. Minton Dan H. Wilmot B. C. Roney John Cauhope North Kentucky Avenue Miss Bean W. A. Johnson Fort Worth Texas Roswell Mary Louise Jeanne Cauhape Johnson Pruit A. D. Jones Cauhape

Miles to Speak To C of C Convention

Governor John Miles heads a speakers list for the concluding session of the Associated Southwestern Chambers of Commerce three day convention in Santa Fe New Mexico. M R Tillotson regional director National Park Service and W R Blair district coordinator of the government contract service El Paso Texas were among other speakers with yesterday's sessions completed.

Associated Southwestern Chambers of Commerce M. R. Tillotson Santa Fe National Park Service W. R. Blair Government Contract Service el Paso Tex

Marian Martin Pattern 9771 Dress Featured for Misses and Women

Marian Martin pattern 9771 offers a front button frock with yokes sleeve bands and waist shaping for versatility across ages. Options include ric rac trim and contrasting yokes. sizes 12 16 36 16 20 30 32 34 36 38 40. yardage listed for size 16. price 15 cents for pattern book and 25 cents for book plus pattern. order from The Roswell Daily Record Pattern Department.

Olladan Marian Martin Trousseau Roswell Daily Record Pattern Department

Roswell Visit Highlights West Texas Mining Tour

Lighted by addresses by members of organizations in west Texas New Mexico and Arizona and visits to nearby mines. Mr. and Mrs. Will Robinson are down from Santa Fe to spend a few days in Roswell.

West Texas New Mexico Arizona Mrs Will Robinson Santa Fe Roswell

Mrs Groselose Honored With Afternoon Shower Party

Mrs W H Groseclose hosted a party at 815 North Eleventh Street honoring Mrs W M Groseclose. Garden flowers decor dressed the home as guests enjoyed visiting, received gifts, and refreshments for attendees including Addie Forrester Leslie White J H Brister A D Groseclose Allie Baxley Cecil Crawford Hattie Eastwood Irene Davis Mary Esslinger John Groseclose Katherine Davis C A Jones Gene Solomon M A Rector Miles Groseclose Manuel Oracion F S Wilson Ruby Carson Virgie Garoutte Emma Sartin L A Rooks L B Hite Jesse Hite Whiteworth and others.

W. H. Groseclose North Eleventh Street W. M. Groseclose Mmes Addie Forrester Leslie White J. H. Brister A. D. Groseclose Allie Baxley Cecil Crawford Hattie Eastwood Irene Davis Mary Esslinger John Groseclose Katherine Davis C. A. Jones Gene Solomon M. A. Rector Miles Groseclose Manuel Oracion F. S. Wilson Ruby Carson Virgie Garoutte Emma Sartin L. A. Rooks L. B

Baptist Woman Circles Meet At Esther Circle Gathering

The Esther Circle of First Baptist Church met Monday afternoon at 603 South Missouri Avenue. Mrs. George E. French chaired the business session, with Mrs. A Pruit leading devotions. Marion Bush and Winnie Blount reported on the Inlow Youth Camp, and Mrs. French shared news from the Baptist Assembly in Ruidoso. Refreshments were served by the hostess, with several members and guests in attendance.

Esther First Baptist Church Joe Mitchell South Missouri Avenue George E. French A. Pruit Marion Bush Winnie Blount Inlow Louise Dixon Smith Mabel McCloud R.L. Bradley Annie Henderson J. L. Mabie Barney Pruit D. C. Steele Herman Burkstaller

Artesia Boy Receives Screen Test Requests From Hollywood

Four year old Jack Arlen Land son of Mr and Mrs Richard Land of Artesia has been asked for screen tests by two major Hollywood movie companies. His mother Dolores McCune is from Roswell and his grandfather Mr R H McCune lives in Roswell. A picture sent by Mr McCune sparked the tests through a movie scout. Jack, with reddish blond curls and blue green eyes, has posed for photos and studied ballroom and tap dancing under his father, a former dancer. He visits Roswell often to see family and friends who await his future.

Jack Arlen Land Richard Land Artesia Hollywood Land Dolores McCune Roswell R. H. McCune McCune North Richardson Avenue Jack West Coast Bizzo Lumber Company Son

Dorcas Circle Meets At Mrs Turner’s Home

The Dorcas Circle of the First Baptist Church met at 104 North Kentucky Avenue for an afternoon gathering. Devotional leaders were Mrs J E Joyner and the circle chairman presided. Miss Helen Day Knox gave a talk about her stay at Inlow Camp. Hostesses and attendees included Mrs M E Collier Mrs J J Walker and others.

Dorcas First Baptist Church W. P. Turner North Kentucky Avenue J. E. Joyner Turner Turner Garden Helen Day Knox Inlow Camp Mmes J. J. Glover George Perrine M. E. Joiner F. I. Sullins Audrey Totten J. B. Savage W. L. Hill A. W. Ullrich M. E. Collier J. J.alker

Portales Garden Supper Hosts B and P W Club Guests

Portales Woman's Club hosted a garden supper for Business and Professional Woman's Club members at the Hensley home lawn in Portales. Forty to sixty guests registered, including Mmes F Myrick Russell Marie Baldy James Callender and others, plus two guests Mrs Barney Robinson and Mrs Josephine Hill. Mrs F Myrick Russell of Roswell, president of the Clovis club, spoke on the year’s work and the national Los Angeles convention she attended.

Business and Professional Woman’s Club Portales F. Myrick Russell Roswell Clovis Club Los Angeles Lillian Russell Portales Club

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