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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1941

Page

5

Daughters Of American Revolution Meet In Roswell

The Roswell chapter of the D A R met on Thursday at Mrs Bert Astons 400 North Sea Avenue due to the regents illness. Reports covered naturalization court attendees and a school of instruction. The group planned a Christmas project for Ellis Island and heard a music program from South Hill school. A sweet course was served by hostesses and a guest list included Mrs Russell Bird and several members.

Roswell Bert Aston North Sea Avenue Max Coll A. D. Jones Russell Bird D. A. R. School of Instruction Aston Abe Lincoln Illinois Herbert Emery William Hill R. R. Hinkle K. A. Yoder Ellis Island D. Y. Tomlinson Womans Club South Hill Elizabeth Hayslip Geraldine Griffith Mary Belle Mmes Sadie Vaucheler Rolla R. Hinkle C. S. Wolfe George Perrine John W. Rhea Thornton H. Boswell Lee B. Corn Minnie Doty George Foster D. L. Geyer E. F. Hayslip William L. Hill A. G. Lodewick F. Grant Keyes Leila B. Marlowe Dwight McNally Henry E. Samson D. J. Shrecengost Chet Snyder Sadie C. Vauchelet Carl

Thursday Club Luncheon and Bridge Hosted by Mrs Sacra

Mrs Glaze Sacra entertained the Thursday Bridge Club at her ranch north of Roswell with luncheon and cards. Prizes went to Mrs Roger Aston and Mrs John A McBoyle. Attendees included Mmes Ned Nickson, Carl Clardy, Ben Childs, Ted Hunt Jr, Jack Cisco, Verne Stewart, Lucile Hanagan, two guests, Mrs W S Nichols, Miss Joyce Grady, and the hostess. Tickets for the Abe Lincoln in Illinois play review by Mrs Herbert Emery of Dallas are on sale at the Chamber of Commerce and Kiplings for Roswell Museum. prices 55 cents adults, 35 cents students.

Abe Lincoln Illinois Herbert Emery Dallas Chamber of Commerce and Kiplings Roswell Museum

Friday Bridge Club Entertained at Nickson Hotel

Mrs. H. A. Poorbaugh hosted the Friday Bridge Club at the Nickson Hotel with luncheon centered by red sweet peas. After lunch, bridge games were played by attendees including Mrs. H. Amason, Mrs. S. P. Hannifin, Mrs. L. T. Lewis, Mrs. E. E. Patterson, Mrs. D. N. Pope, Mrs. B. F. Rose, Mrs. Jay White, Mrs. J. R. Daughtry, Mrs. Herbert E. Zeeveld, Mrs. Charles Dobbs, Mrs. Arthur Allison, and the hostess.

Nickson Hotel H. A. Poorbaugh H. Amason S. P. Hannifin L. T. Lewis E. E. Patterson D. N. Pope B. F. Rose Jay White J. R. Daughtry Herbert E. Zeeveld Charles Dobbs Arthur Allison

Mrs Rawson Initiated Into P E O At Impressive Service

Mrs R L Villard and her mother Mrs R E Morris hosted Chapter B of P E O at the Villard home on West Alameda Street. Mrs L S Rawson, mother of Mrs L P Richart, was also initiated during the ceremony. New members Mrs E E Lane of Hagerman and Mrs Stanley Crosby of Roswell joined by transfer amid yellow and white chrysanthemum decor and an ice course.

R. L. Villard R. E. Morris Villard West Alameda Street R. L. Malone E. E. Lane Hagerman Stanley Crosby Roswell L. S. Rawson L. P. Richart

Miss Lorraine Brown Weds George Shanks

Miss Lorraine Brown and George W. Shanks Jr were married last evening at eight o'clock at the Church of Christ in a double ring ceremony. Rev Avis Wiggins officiated before a small gathering with Palms and white chrysanthemum arrangements at the altar. The bride wore a Military tan suit with brown accessories and Talismen rose corsage. The couple planned a northern motor trip after which they will reside at the Shanks ranch near Pine Lodge.

Jesse Loraaine Brown C. S. Brown West Eighth Street George W. Shanks, Jr George Shanks Church of Christ Avis Wiggins Gayle Cook Cook Johanna Hill Gilmer Brown Charles Hartley Shanks Shanks Ranch Pine Lodge

Credit Woman's Club Holds Business Meet

A Credit Woman's Breakfast Club meeting was held Wednesday night at Mrs. Edward L. Harbaugh's home. Committees were named for Program Eileen Rapp Membership Mrs. Mike Crow Attendance Mrs. Byron Oglesby Finance Mrs. Vivian Johnson Steeds Enter tainment Mrs. Foster Karins Welfare and Publicity Mrs. Vivian Johnson Steeds A constitution committee of Mrs. Davis chairwoman with Mrs. Vivian Johnson Steeds and Mrs. Mike Crow was appointed The next meeting will be a breakfast gathering Wednesday morning the 17th Mrs Harbaugh spoke on club benefits and refreshments were served

Credit Woman’s Breakfast Club Edward L. Harbaugh Eileen Rapp Mike Crow Byron Oglesby Vivian Johnson Steeds Foster Karins Vivian Johnson Steeds Davis Harbaugh

Clover Leaf Club Hosts Members and Plans Christmas Event

The Clover Leaf Club met at Mrs. Fred Miles home with Mrs. Grimes and Mrs. B. B. Lassiter as co hosts. Two new members Mrs. Anna Taylor and Mr. Fred Kast ing joined. The group voted to send five dollars to Portales Children’s Home and planned the December 18 Christmas party at Mrs. Ella Flood’s home. A quilt was sold during the gathering.

Clover Leaf Club Fred Miles Miles Grimes B. B. Lassiter Anna Taylor Fred Kasting Ella Flood Portales Mmes Mage Link Alex Dunnahoo M. O. McCracken E. E. Hardcastle Ralph Page M. A. McCracken P. T. Robertson J. L. Grimes Fun Flood F. R. Stone S. B. Goldston Fred Kastings R. C. Poteet Sadie Todd

Christian Ladies Sew For Red Cross

Forty six garments were completed and turned in for the Red Cross yesterday by ladies of the First Christian Church. The group met in the church annex for a regular Thursday all day sewing and covered dish luncheon under the supervision of Mrs. L. T. Lewis.

Red Cross First Christian Church L. T. Lewis Mies E. H. Hicks C. E. Boothe E. G. Farree George S. Forbes O. R. Haymaker George L. Reese T. A. Sacra Phil Helmig

What A Life high school comedy tonight at Junior High

Tonight is the big cheerfully chaotic senior class production What A Life. The comedy includes sound effects recorded with help from the choral club band and hallways at 3 15 afternoon. Tickets go on sale for the 8 00 show at Junior High School and prompt start.

Liquor Revenues Dip in New Mexico November Totals

State liquor tax receipts for November fell about 21 000 dollars from 1940 levels to 64 928 88. Liquor control division records showed an increase from October’s 57 331 77, but both months remained below the 1940 comparison. TheOctober drop followed new federal defense taxes and higher liquor prices.

Santa FE N. M Liquor Control Division

Junior Guild Bazaar at St Andrews Episcopal Church

The Junior Guild of St Andrews Episcopal Church invites attendance at a December 13 bazaar in the Parish Hall. Items include mother and daughter pinafores, aprons, beads made of seeds and macaroni in pastel colors, plus orders for homemade plum puddings and candies.

St. Andrews Episcopal Church

Supervisors Adopt Macho Soil Conservation District Plan

A work plan for Macho Soil Conservation District was adopted at the board meeting. R A Young outlined operation methods and potential SCS assistance including technical aid, equipment loans, and a side camp from CCC Camp 32 N Honda NM, delayed by war and Honda flood emergencies. Discussion followed on possible heavy equipment loans next spring and cocklebar control next summer.

Macho Board of Supervisors Herman T. Pinto R. A. Young New Mexico Las Cruces Jess Corn C. A. Buchanan L. G. Ellett Sterling Martin Louis G. Mennecke Mr. Young Macho Soil Conservation District Soil Conservation Service Hondo Honda Ioan

Santa Rosa Eyes Pecos Dam For Water, Flood Control

SANTA FE New Mexico December 5 Governor Miles pledged full support to Santa Rosa for a hydro electric flood control and irrigation dam on the Pecos river six miles above the town. He will confer with the state engineer interior department and New Mexico’s congressional delegation. Additional Pecos water storage depends on talks between New Mexico and Texas over a Pecos water compact.

Santa FE N. M Miles Santa Rosa Pecos River Interior Department Pecos New Mexico Texas

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Daughters of American Revolution C.a.r.’S Sacra Ned Nickson John A W. W. Akin J. Bennett Allison Cecil Noldier Nelson Eddy Rise Stevens Hat Ug Eldorado Peter Lorre Dennis O’keefe Today & Tomorrow Texas Rangers John Howard - Ellen Drew King of the Lorraine Brown Hazel Linard Chiropodist West 4Th Street Credit Womans Club Bray-Moores Bray-Moore Shop Mrs. Miles Christian Ladies Hiram Dow New York Ralph Cain West Hendricks Cain Montgomery Ward Company Robert Newell Texas Technological College Francis G. Newell Max Littell Lubbock Will Vandewart Phillip Stoes Marguerite Hennessy E. A. Cahoon Mr. Vandewart Mrs. Stoes V. L. Manuel Abilene Set B. A. Nash Galveston Stella Nash Peters Jolene Markus Shoes Wamsutta Oe Bhamedies
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