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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1940

Page

4

Roswell Girl Scouts Present Fine Program for Womans Club

Roswell Womans Club met yesterday at 2 30 pm with 420 members after adding one new member. The program featured Roswell Girl Scouts led by Arden Boellner and Vera Smith with Brownies and Troops IV and V performing dances plays and a shadowgraph. A tea followed, with cookies from the Girl Scouts and Fort Stanton members served.

Roswell Womans Club Thomas J. Hall Hugh M. Huff ZJZ Jr Newcomers Club Robert R. Brown Fort Stanton Marine Hospital Roswell Arden Boellner Vera Smith Harry Carr Meadow Lark Bernice Santheson Ruel D. Smith Evelyn Dawson Brownies Mason Troop IV Will Thomas Margaret Lee Carter Ant Rosie Armijo Jessie Sanchez Juanita Foster Esther Archuleta Celeste Varda Emily Armijo Ft. Stanton Glenn Warwick W. L. Sears Hal S. Cave Mary Mossman

Mrs Walter McPherson Elected Worthy Matron of Eastern Star

Mrs Walter McPherson was chosen Worthy Matron at a Tuesday Eastern Star meeting in the Masonic Temple. Officers elected include Fred Blocksom as Worthy Patron and Joyce Wiley as secretary with installation set for the first January meeting.

Walter McPherson Eastern Star Masonic Temple Walter B. McPherson Fred Blocksom Logan A. Hunter George Miller Joyce Wiley John Wiley Will H. Whatley A. F. Madison

Exhibition of Silk Lanes Prints At Museum

An exhibition of silk screen prints by New York artists will be shown at Roswell Museum until December 24. The display explains silk screen basics, including color layering and stencil use, with practical notes on low cost, large editions, and simple apparatus.

New York Roswell Museum America

Mrs Lamar Strickland Hosts Opal Kersey Bridge Shower

Mrs Lamar Strickland entertained last evening at 409 North Penn in a bridge party and crystal shower honoring Miss Opal Kersey whose engagement to Captain W C Rondebush of NM M I has been announced. Autumn flowers decorated the rooms as tables were set for contract. A dessert course with coffee followed the games.

Lamar Strickland North Penn Opal Kersey W. C. Rondebush Miss Kersey Kersey Mary Louise Pratt Orville Cookson Marmion McCord John Dyly Joe W. Massey H. G. Bedford Luther R. Kersey Charlotte St. John Ruth Nicholas Margaret McCutchen Helen McCutcheon Lorraine Echler Tessie King Laurent Peck Jean Kersey Fay Louise Strickland

Old Time Music At Senior Play

Mr. Woodrow Cameron has completed orchestrations for the production of On the Bridge at Midnight featuring old style games and songs. Includes Merry Widow Waltz Ballads by Charles Harris such as After the Ball and Rose with a Broken Stem. Miss Catherine Fischer, injured in a recent auto accident, is recovering at home.

Woodrow Cameron Chas. K. Harris Catherine Fischer Sacra Brothers Bungalow Courts

Teen Age Societies Gather for Holiday Plans

A string of teen groups met at various homes to read a Trio Chest fund pledge, plan dances and alumni banquets, and arrange Christmas festivities. Bill Thompson hosted a meeting at 106 South Penn while Ben Kelly hosted the Pards Society at 210 North Kansas Avenue. Lisette Gessert hosted the S.O.S. Society at 604 North Kentucky Avenue, Sarah Louise Palmer hosted the Chums at Circle Drive, and Imogene and Alice Stockton hosted the Pals Society on South Sea Avenue. Aubrey Cooper hosted the Sikis Society on East Sixth Street and Charlotte Wahline hosted the T. S. K. group on South Union. The clubs discussed Christmas dances, raffles, and charity contributions with several pledges welcomed and five dollars donated to the Trio Chest fund.

Billy Thompson Bill Thompson South Penn Trio Chest Fund Ruidoso Warren Cobean Tommie Dresser Jimmy Sanders John Waddill Jack Garrett O. C. Graves W. C. Coleman Robert Lancaster Bill Pennington Playford Thorson Bobby Hall Jim Doss William Taylor Paul Dollahan Tom Smead Pards Ben Kelly Pards Society North Kansas Avenue Woman’s Club Jane Wolfe Nancy Lutz Phyllis Young Hannah Pruit Mary Evelyn Wyatt Martha Ellett Mary Louise Samson Billie Cooley Frances Lowrey Mamie Destree Helen Sullivan Pauline Crossen Betty Herring Virginia Crosby Bebe Sanders Shirley Ann Jones Pledge Faye Packard Mary Frances Destree Sarah Louise Palmer Imogene Alice Stockton Helen Ruth Carrigan Janice Hall Joyce McKnight Marie Mathews Sikis Aubrey Cooper Sikis Society East Sixth Street Basco Trammell Bert Fletcher Dean Briggs Bob Cox Fred Crawford Bert Luttrell Bill Mabe Jack Martens Elvin O’hair Earl O'Neal Albert Stubbs, Jr Darrell Dollahan Odie Bynum Walton Wiggins David Agnes Bosco Trammel Charlotte Wahline South Union Frances Rags

Miss Mildred Hickson Honored With Party

Miss Mildred Hickson daughter of Mrs. Cloma Hickson was honored Monday evening at a party and shower at Mrs. A F Houchin, 317 East Seventh Street. Guests named include Mildred McCracken and Betty Jean Summers, with a scavenger hunt revealing Mildred Hickson’s engagement to John Hinds of Carlsbad. Gifts were found in an old umbrella. refreshments served to honoree and many attendees. Other items note a Corsicana trip, Gulf Oil geologist Phil Helmig Jr, and open house at the Woman's Club with youth cooperation plans. Barbara Jean Boggs born December 3 at St Mary’s Hospital.

Mildred Hickson Cloma Hickson A. F. Houchin East Seventh Street Mildred McCracken Betty Jean Summers Miss Hickson John Hinds Carlsbad Mildred May McCracken Vila Hucky Josephine Decker Levita Wilma Haley Edith Davis Betty Jean Summer Irma Gilmore Dollie Baker Dorothy Hocker Josie Finney Leona Kirkland Vera Brown Lizzie Conner Lillie Ruth McMillen Catherine Hickson Mmes Tom Finch Clara Hickson Houchin

Miss Greenade Hosts 1940 Bridge Club Meeting

Miss Bianda Greenwade entertained the 1940 Bridge Club at her home and navy blue and gold decor set the holiday tone. Guests included Edith French Nancy Elizey Genevieve Cooney Frances Schultz and others. new members were voted in and a Christmas slumber party planned with Fern Hardcastle and Jean Wagner presenting a program.

Bianda Greenwade South Washington Ave Edith French Nancy _ Elizey Genevieve Cooney Frances Schultz Marion Roney Jane Lewis Dorothy Lambéth Lucille Hanagan Ladye Dee Jones Sarah Whatley Ned Nickson Edna Malone Miss Greenwade

Drawstring Maternity Frock Pattern 9561

Marian Martin offers pattern 9561 a maternity dress with a drawstring waist for adjustable fit and concealed gathers. Features front and back panels squared yokes neckline darts and optional short or three quarter sleeves. Order by sizes 08 to 42 with fabric needs listed and prices.

Marian Martin

Lovely Party for Betty Joyce Taylor’s Seventh Birthday

Mrs Herbert Taylor hosted a Tuesday afternoon party from three to five in honor of daughter Betty Joyce turning seven. Children enjoyed games then ice cream and cake on a lace table with a white seven candle cake and red tapers. Guests included Peggy Ackerman Angela Wiggins Peggy Jones Patsy Jones Kent Burkhead Artith Jernigan Harry Jean White Sue Cooper Loretta Rick etson Carole Cleek Jean Cleek Betty Jean Crow Raymond Seal Billie Roy Taylor Shirlene Taylor Diane Latimer Dexter Mrs Burkhead Mrs Franzen and Mrs Taylor.

Honoree Peggy Ackerman Angela Wiggins Peggy Jones Patsy Jones Kent Burkhead Artith Jernigan Harry Jean White Sue Cooper Loretta Ricketson Carole Cleek Jean Cleek Betty Jean Crow Raymond Seal Billie Roy Taylor Shirlene Taylor Diane Latimer Dexter Burkhead Franzen Taylor

Annual Parish Dinner Of The Episcopalians

The St Andrews Episcopal Church annual parish dinner will be held at the parish hall Friday night with serving starting at 6 30. Vestry hosts invite all congregation members and unaffiliated churchgoers, with Major R R Brown serving beefsteak. Attendees are asked to call 322 to aid planning and guest list estimated turnout.

St. Andrews Episcopal Church R. R. Brown

More Candy Recipes from Old Letters to Santa

In the nostalgic tone of holiday guides, a reader shares a homemade candy recipe: two cups sugar two thirds cup water half teaspoon cream of tartar one tablespoon butter. Cook until a hard ball forms in cold water. Pour on a greased pan, cool, then pull and break into pieces. Zella Thompson.

Santa Claus Glenn Steepleton Emma Lowe

Hollywood From The Inside Highlights and Hiring News

Alice Faye wears a couture black velvet cocktail frock by Travis Banton with pink chiffon trims and a halo hat. Johnny Garfield buys a seventeen acre tract for future development. Dolly Loehr, 13, signed to Paramount after her screen debut in The Hard-Boiled Canary. Errol Flynn hosts LA consuls at Warner Bros luncheon. Santa Fe Trail wins Parents Magazine Medal of the Month. John Payne to star in The Great American Broadcast. Allan Jones recuperating in Palm Springs from flu. RKO plans a star push for James Craig after Kitty Foyle.

Alice Faye Travis Banton Johnny Garfield Dolly Loehr Paramount Errol Flynn Los Angeles Warner Bros. Studio Santa Fe Trail Parents Magazine John Payne Fox Allan Jones Palm Springs Ginger Rogers Kitty Foyle RKO James Craig

Peanut Cluster and Sea Foam Candy Recipes Ad

Recipes for Peanut Cluster and Sea Foam candy with step by step directions and substitutions. Includes attributions to Mrs. Glenn Steepleton and Emma Lowe and an ad for Art Gift Shop at 107 W Fourth.

W. Fourth

1932 Bridge Club Meets With Mrs. Richmond

Mrs. Raymond Richmond entertained the 1932 Bridge Club yesterday afternoon at her home on North Kentucky Avenue. Chrysanthemums adorned the rooms as two tables played contract. A sweet course was served to the members and guests: Mrs. Charles Whitney Jr, Mrs. Harry Blake, Mrs. Madeline Crossen, Mrs. DeLois Pickett, Mrs. Lyman Graham, Mrs. P. D. Wilson, Mrs. Charles Jones, Mrs. G. M. Morris, and Mrs. Richmond.

Raymond Richmond Bridge Club North Kentucky Avenue Mmes Charles S. Whitney, Jr Harry D. Blake Madeline Crossen DeLois Pickett Lyman Graham P. D. Wilson Charles Jones G. M. Morris

Deaf and Dumb Peddler Flees After Card Trick

In Bloomington Indiana a deaf and dumb peddler handed a waitress a card and needles then fled the scene with surprising speed. The incident hinges on the card stating his condition.

Associated Press Bloomington Ind

Yucca Drug Store Christmas Card Closeout

Assortment of Christmas cards offered at discounted prices at Yucca Drug Store in a closeout sale. Prices are described as less than cost with emphasis on value and seasonal selection.

Yucca Drug Store

Also Mentioned on This Page

Girl Scouts Elit Mrs. Lamar Strickland A. J. Sims Ira L. Holmstead Corsicana Texas E. W. Tinkle Security Benefit Association K. P. Hall Phil Helmig, Jr Bismark North Dakota Powhatan Carter Youth Cooperation Committee Bert C. Keithly Emma Benson Keithly Indianapolis Indiana Bungalow Court 501 South Sea Avenue D. L. Boggs Barbara Jean St. Mary’s Hospital Miss Greenade Pattern Department Robinson Meee Ann Sos Eti Edna Best Eddie Albert Myrna Melvyn Melvyn D Ee As Aglas Hard Andy Devine Pecos Ann Sheridan Esquire Festures Betty Joyce Taylor The Episcopalians Taffy Zella Thompson Hollywood Scouting BON Ton Shop Central Confectionery U. S. Brown Grocery N. Richardson Snelson’s Bakery Bray-Moore Lucien Lelong OWL Drug Co A. Toaster Woodhead Electric Co Richmond Gene Autry Ann Miller Republic Melody Ranch Roper N. Main Sporting Goods Amownett’s
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