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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1940

Page

4

Delphian Society Holds Final Meeting Before Holidays

Delphian Gamma Chapter held its last meeting at the Roswell Museum with Mrs. Logan A. Hunter presenting Seeking Art Forms for a Space Conquering Age. Discussion covered Futurism two to four dimensional art Renaissance and free perspective and implications for practice. The next meeting will be January 14 preceded by a luncheon with several members listed as present.

Gamma Chapter Delphian Society Roswell Museum Logan A. Hunter Ernest A. Hanson A. D. Jones Ted Jones Mrs. Hunter Mmes. H. V. Fall Paul G. Schultz W. C. Taylor George C. McFadden George N. Carothers B. F. Kelly

Miss Laurena Peck Hosts P E O Chapter Meeting

Frances Bear Wolfe reports Chapter K of P E O enjoyed a Christmas party at Miss Laurena Peck’s home 714 North Pennsylvania Avenue. A brief business session led by President Miss Irene Swann preceded a doll-dressing activity for Lions Club gifts to Roswell’s underprivileged children. Red carnations and candlelit decor enhanced the meal while Miss Peck and her mother assisted in hosting. attendees included Irene Swann Nina Cullen Nell Mason Edith Geyer Joyce Hunter Nan Rasmus Burr Powell and others.

Laurena Peck Pennsylvania Avenue Irene Swann Lions Club Roswell Miss Peck John Peck Nina Cullen Nell Mason Edith Geyer Joyce Hunter Nan Rasmus Burr Powell Mmnes Laura Stilwell George Carothers Dorothy Molesapple Harriett Gill Fred Blocksom W. W. Robertson

Mrs. Wilburn Hodges Hosts Sewing Club Gathering

Mrs Wilburn Hodges entertained the Tuesday Sewing Club and friends at her Berrendo home. The group sewed for the Red Cross and brought dolls for the Lions Club toy drive. Salads and sweets were served after small table games in the basement.

Grady Welter J. Bennett Allison Ruel D. Smith William T. Guy George Slaughter Arthur Allison Hugh M. Huff, Jr Lawrence Moore Herman R. Crile P. V. Thorson A. B. Carpenter Mrs. Hodges

Bridge At Midnight Dress Rehearsal At Roswell High

Seniors near final dress rehearsal for the annual play On the Bridge at Midnight. Teasers shown at both high and junior high assemblies drew strong applause. Tomorrow night the show runs at 8 in the junior high auditorium. tickets advised.

Junior High School Roswell High School Junior High Auditorium

Lovely Surprise Party for Mrs Earl Corn

Mrs David Davis hosted a birthday surprise at Lt Col Ewing Lusk’s home on West College honoring granddaughter Mrs Earl Corn who turns Christmas Day. The buffet dinner featured a green and white cake marked Elda 12 25 40 with red hats and a Christmas mood. Guests included numerous Corn family members and friends from the community with plans for holiday visits.

David Davis Ewing Lusk West College Earl Corn Mrs. Corn Mr. Corn Jean and Catherine Corn Mart Corn Mmes Carl M. Bird John H. Wyly Powhatan Carter Fred W. Blocksom Logan A. Hunter Paul H. Denton Claude M. Allison

Johnson Circle Christmas Party and Club News

Johnson Circle of the First Baptist Church met at 6 30 PM at Mrs Paul Goodsell home for its annual Christmas party. A Delia supper was served with Mrs Roy Green as co hostess. Officers for the coming year were installed and members heard annual reports. Two guests and the hostesses attended. The report includes church events and members new pledges to sororities at Eastern New Mexico College, a birthday dinner at First Methodist Church, and local hospital notes.

Bebe Sanders Helen Smith Jean Dawson Miss Sanders South Union Avenue Frances Greenwade Helen Ruth Carrigan Martha Ellett Betty Herring Bill Davis Bob Ward John Moale Dick Saks Phillip Davidson Charles Ayres Roy Gray Fred Dickenson Bill Neuman The Episcopal Church W. L. Hill H. C. Buchanan Evelyn Kyle Frank Whitaker Jay Duvall Floyd Wheeler Gladys McKnight Hazel Vineyard Anna Nihart Mmes W. Frank Whitaker Rodman Cookson W. E. Hartley C. E. McKey Amos Monk Earl F. Hall E. F

Birthday Party for Eleanor Lander at Child Garden

Eleanor Lander daughter of Mr and Mrs E W Lander celebrated her fifth birthday with friends yesterday at the Child Garden. Mrs Sadie Vaudelet assisted in entertaining as Christmas games carols and tea sets with airplanes for the boys and a snow scene cake with poinsettias were served. Guests included Lynn Griffith Cheryl White Betty Ann Hinkle Myrtle Ruth Owens Patricia Lodewick Donna Lynn Cox Sue Minton Jeanine Hooper Paula Wilmot Elizabeth Ann Childress Kathleen Campbell Mary Lynn Williams Donald Bybee Dye Barbara Rose Ray Catherine Corn Bobby McPherson Gordon Lander.

Eleanor Lander E. W. Lander Child Garden Sadie C. Vaudelet Mrs. Lander Eleanor Lynn Griffith Cheryl White Betty Ann Hinkle Myrtle Ruth Owens Patricia Lodewick Donna Lynn Cox Sue Minton Jeanine Hooper Paula Wilmot Elizabeth Ann Childress Kathleen Campbell Mary Lynn Williams Donald Bybee Dye Barbara Rose Ray Catherine Corn Bobby McPherson Gordon Lander

Hollywood Chronicles and Studio News Cloud the Week

Warner Bros opened its lot to Notre Dame’s squad during their visit. Paramount will film Exeter’s Lisbon refugees for One Night In Lisbon. The Outlaw crew relayed from snowbound Tuba City by short wave for three days. Anna Neagle heads to San Francisco for Infantile Paralysis Day at Bay Meadows. State education officials debate equalization of sales tax revenues. current 1939 formula sparks county clashes.

Warner Bros Notre Dame Exeter Lisbon Paramount Tuba City Flagstaff the Outlaw Anna Neagle San Francisco Bay Meadows State Educational Association

Mussolini Besieged as Italian Risks Mount

The article notes Mussolini's mounting troubles in Africa and the Balkans as Greek forces push back Italian advances and Britain threatens Algeria via Libya. It highlights Italy's communications cut by the blockade, domestic alarm in Il Popolo Di Roma, and looming political changes such as permanent registration and liquor law stability, with Republican gains in the Wisconsin legislature.

Africa Albania Italy Balkan Il Duce Graziani Libya Il Popolo di Roma Signor Mussolini

Primary Law Debate Faces Legislature and Tax Clash

Legislature confronts a tightened primary law aimed at reducing candidate pools and preserving party unity. Governors push for technical fixes to bring the bill to the floor. A looming budget gap of 400 000 to 600 000 prompts talk of cuts to non-instructional school activities including health, libraries, and transport, with repercussions likely.

Citizens’ Committee

Gift Pattern 9572 for Marian Martin Menswear

Pattern 9572 offers four-in-hand and bow tie for men, handkerchief, scarf, and a boy’s tie. Quick-to-make accessories in matching fabrics, yardage estimates included, order details, and price info for pattern and book from The Record Pattern Department.

Marian Martin

Message From Adolf reads at A A U convention in Denver

Captain Roy E. Davis of Chicago reads Hitler's invitation to an American boxing team to compete in Berlin in 1942. The message was shown at the American Amateur Athletic Union convention in Denver and relayed via Siberia.

Roy E. Davis Chicago American Amateur Athletic Union Adolf Hitler Berlin A.A.U Dénver Siberia

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