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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1956
Page
3
The article advises homemakers to work slower during heat waves and use energy efficient methods. Tips include prepping oven meals early, using ice circles to cool liquids and skim grease, and running automatic washers dryers to choose cooler times. Comfort comes from smart planning and using modern appliances.
The Stitch and Stir 4H Club met at Mrs. J. K. James’s home 1020 Rancho Rd to plan Achievement Day on Sept. 21. Members will complete old record books by Sept. 7 and refreshments were served to Joyce Shuey, Jean James, Carol Burk, Jane Wakfield, Connie Burk, Barbara Chambers, Mrs. J. K. James and Mrs. J. F. Burk.
At a recent Amer ican Legion Auxiliary Charles M. de Bremond Unit No. 28 meeting treasurer Mrs. Mary McKee presented a budget for the coming year which was approved. The unit was asked to host the fall district meet in September. Officials reported on the Albuquerque school conference and awards for the year. Eight girl staters who attended Albuquerque sessions entertained members with a skit. Girl State Chairman Mrs. Guy Whicker and committee served refreshments from a tea table with yellow-gold mums and blue ribbons.
A VFW family picnic is scheduled for Thursday August 30 at Ingalls Memorial Home to honor the VFW Little League Baseball team and conduct post business. New Post 2575 transfers T Sgt Edward L Hing and S Sgt Donald J Cherry were accepted. new auxiliary members Ramon M Lara and 1st Lt Harold O Van Cliff joined. auxiliary members prepared and served the dinner.
In South Norfolk Virginia police recover dishwater from a raid. Analysis finds it largely corn liquor. The raided establishment's owner allegedly tried to dispose of illegal spirits by mixing them with dishwater in the sink.
The Republican National Convention opened in San Francisco with Ted Lewis drawing attention as leaders, including Leonard Hall, Governor Goodwin Knight, and Mayor George Christopher, praised Eisenhower and Nixon while Wendell Corey hosted. Keynoters Arthur Langlie and Frank Clement contrasted in speech style as Irene Dunne read the President’s prayer. Delegates adjourned with calm.
Schedule of the Episcopal churches in Lincoln County announced by Rev. C L Conder vicar of Fort Stanton. In preparation for the Sept 30 visit of Rt Rev Charles J Kinsolving 3rd Albuquerque bishop of New Mexico and Southwest Texas confirmation classes under way for adults at Fort Stanton children at Ruidoso older children of Carrizozo included.
Vacation church school classes were held at the Truman A Spencer Jr ranch. Church of the Holy Mount hosts a final summer coffee hour from 9 30 to 11 a m on Sunday August 27. Regular schedule resumes September 16 with Fort Stanton 10 a m first third fifth Sundays Glencoe 9 a m second fourth Sundays Rui doso 11 a m every Sunday The Rev Mr Conder served ten days as chaplain at the senior youth camp for the Diocese of New Mexico and Southwest Texas Flying B Ranch near Las Vegas and aided in a combined daily vacation church school with the Ruidose Christian Episcopal Methodist and Presbyterian churches.
Two minor league umpires were suspended after striking players during an argument. One incident occurred in the Texas League and another in the Carolina League amid rising discipline concerns for officials.
A tense game erupted when a player, during an argument, struck the umpire with a bat. The incident disrupted play and drew line officials.
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