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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1940

Page

4

City Council P T A Hold December Meeting

The City Council P T A met at Junior High School with president Mrs. A S Patterson in charge. Reports highlighted Clare Tree Majors plays and upcoming sales and January 10 date. Ed Scarritt, Record city reporter, spoke on Publicity, with attendees including Mrs Hingst, Tom Mann, Earl Corn, and others.

City Council of Parent Teachers Association A. S. Patterson Ed Scarritt Mies R. A. Hingst Tom Mann Earl Corn M. A. Crawford Verdi Gill Gilmore Brown C. R. Greaves Mr. Scarritt

Mrs O W White Honored With Lovely Tea

Mrs W W Phillips and Mrs E A Cahoon hosted a informal tea at Mrs Phillips home to honor Mrs O W White of Colorado Springs. Mr and Mrs Carl McNally hosted the visiting couple as guests in a Christmas decorated setting. Guests enjoyed tea from a dining room table centered by pink roses in a silver bowl.

W. W. Phillips E. A. Cahoon Phillips O. W. White Colorado Springs Mr. White Carl McNally

Portraits by Jane Mabry Decorate Window Display

Albuquerque artist Jane Mabry displays a pastel portrait of Mabel Moulton Kinney in the Bray-Moore Shop window. The article notes other Mabry baby portraits including Mary Kay Fenwick Norma Ann McNally Bobbie Rubican and Molly Prince. Mabry will visit Roswell for Christmas with her family. Also announced is the birth of Howard Lee to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Buchly on December 18 at St. Marys Hospital.

Jane Robinson Mabry Albuquerque Will Robinson West Fifth Street Bray-Moore Mabel Moulton Kinney E. E. Kinney E. L. Moulton Jane Mabry Mary Kay Fenwick James A. Fenwick Detroit Michigan Norma Ann McNally Harry Shuart Santa Fe Bobbie Rubican Paul Rubican Molly Prince W. R. Prince Ft. Knox Kentucky Mabry Roswell Howard Buchly Howard Lee St. Mary’s Hospital

Teachers Meet at St Andrews School Parish Hall

St Andrews Episcopal Church School teachers held a supper meeting in Parish Hall at six. Those present included Mrs Robert Young Mrs Aubrey Gregg Clyde Fulton John McClure Miss Joyce Hunter Cadets Luck and Martin from N. M. M. I Paul Zink and Louis E Fay. The group discussed Sunday School problems.

St. Andrews Episcopal Church Mmes Robert R. Young Aubrey Gregg Clyde Fulton John McClure Joyce Hunter Luck and Martin Paul Zink Louis E. Fay

Surprise Pounding For Mr and Mrs Sutton

An old fashioned surprise pounding was held at 602 North Main Street for newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sutton. Hosted by Roswell Safeway Store employees, the event began at 7:30 PM with games and refreshments. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Vadis McPherson, Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Middlebrook, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Jordan, Mr. and Mrs. Laverne Parker, John Childs, Edward Smead, Arthur Kingston, and Walter Fulbright.

Charles Sutton North Main Street

On the Bridge at Midnight to Be Presented Tonight

Final dress rehearsal of the senior play shows a polished production by R. H. S. seniors and staff. Key staff include Jim Roderick director Dan Swearingin manager Jack Martens Dick Swisher Pauline Thoma Sara Dabbs. Also notes upcoming Choral Club performance of The Messiah at First Methodist Church.

Jim Roderick Dan Swearingin Jack Martens Dick Swisher Pauline Thoma Sara Dabbs First Methodist Church

Marian Martin Pattern 9414 for holiday frock

Holiday time brings this Marian Martin pattern 9414 a full length back opening frock with twin front waist peaks and gathered yoke. Choices include cotton or linen with ric rac trim and optional sleeve styles. Size range from 12 to 40 with fabric and ric rac requirements and ordering directions.

Marian Martin

Olivet Club Hosts Elegant Christmas Luncheon at Patterson Home

The Olivet Club held its annual Christmas luncheon today at Mrs. E. E. Patterson's home, 107 North Michigan Ave. Seventeen guests dined under a lavish tableau with red candles, snowmen, greenery, and poinsettias. The program featured Kris Kringle in Santa Claus regalia and a festive Q&A on Christmas topics. Attendees included Mrs. Patterson and fifteen other members.

The Olivet Club E. E. Patterson North Michigan Ave North Carolina George Morgan Slaughter Kay Kiser School of Knowledge Santa Claus Kris Kringle School of Christmas Knowledge Mmes Archie Campbell J. P. Williams Stovall Paul Schultz Sadie Vaudeser Powhatan Carter George Carothers A. D. Jones J. E. Johns Walter Harrison S. P. Hannifin Clifford Smith Bob Crosby A. F. Madison E. G. Minton Jr

Teen Age Societies Hold Meetings

Multiple teen groups held meetings at various homes to plan Christmas events. Hannah Pruit hosted a gathering at 407 West Fifth Street for a December 21 banquet and dance at the Nickson Hotel and Women’s Club. Attendees included Georgie Griswold and many others.

Hannah Pruit West Fifth Street Nickson Hotel Womans Club Georgie Griswold Phyllis Young Martha Ellett Mary Evelyn Wyatt Mary Louise Samson Billie Cooley Sara Louise Palmer Bebe Sanders Frances Lowrey Nancy Lutz Pauline Crossen Virginia Crosby Jane Wolfe Pledge Bobbie

Roswell Woman’s Club Christmas Dinner Planned

The Business and Professional Women’s Club of Roswell will host its annual Christmas party at The Poplars at 6 30 PM Monday. Members may bring a guest and two 10 cent gifts to be delivered by noon Monday to Mrs Ewing Lusk. Elizabeth Garrett chairs music, Sadie Vaudelet presents a Christmas story, and reservations are urged with Miss Billy at 174.

John Waddell Jim Doss Tom Smead Charles Malone Pards Society North Penn. Ave Woman’s Club Harbaugh Womans Club J. B. Sullivan Don Shadinger John Powers Jerry Owen Bill McCutchen Ben Kelly Hugh Hanagan Howard Bloom Frank Blair Ted Brown Joseph Fowler Jimmy DeVoss Dick Gallivan Paul O’meara Barbara Vauchelet North Sea Emily Fowler Helen Jewett Gayle Armstrong Mary Frances Destree Jean Hunt Gaye Lair Marion Madison Suzzanne Norton Betty Jean Pierce Bernice Santheson Imogene Stockton Anne Worthington Business and Professional Womans Club of Roswell Poplars Ewing Lusk W. College Blvd Elizabeth Garrett Sadie Vaudelet Billy

Christmas Party Given by East Grand Plains Coterie Club

The East Grand Plains Coterie Club hosted its annual Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Glenn C. Wheeler. Guests enjoyed scripture, music by Mrs. Russell W. Franzen and Miss Evelyn Dawson, a Christmas play, and a festive table with white chrysanthemums and red carnations.

Glenn C. Wheeler W.C. van Doren W. C. Sterrett Albert Hobson Edward Hobson East Grand Plains Russell W. Franzen Evelyn Dawson Melodie du Coeur Ketelby Lake Rose Nevin Drida Franzen Miss Dawson Shirley van Doren Ivan A. Herbert R. L. Crider Virgil Grantham

Mrs Forbes Hosts Lovely Christmas Party

Mrs George S Forbes entertained the Women’s Bible Class of the First Christian Church and friends at her 306 South Kentucky Avenue home yesterday afternoon. Christmas decorations included a tree, evergreens, poinsettias, berries, plants, and lit candles. A Joy to the World carol was sung and guests shared stories of their most pleasant Christmas. After games a gift exchange occurred and a two course refreshment plate was served to guests including Mrs Robert Henderson and Mrs Belle Gray, among others, plus the hostess.

George S. Forbes Womans Bible Class First Christian Church South Kentucky Avenue Mmes Robert Henderson Belle Gray O. R. Randall Ona Hughes E. H. Hicks Ed Ss. Gihtany, Co Boothe John F. Boydston R. L. Corn Jennie Ashinhust Grimes Ben Pendergrass Laura Parks H. B. Dawson Cora Ray T. A. Harrison Mary Gregg G. T. Reaves A. D. Jones Phil Helmig H. O. DeShurley T. A. Sacra House Mrs. Forbes

Shakespeare Club Meets With Mrs Wolfe

The Shakespeare Club met at Mrs. Lawrence Wolfe's home on North Main at two thirty yesterday for the final meeting of the first semester. Mrs. Harold S. Cave directed the Julius Caesar study with the act read in character and three character studies following. Members present included Mrs. Burton Mossman and Mrs. Rolla Hinkle among others.

Shakespeare Club Lawrence Wolfe North Main Julius Caesar Harold S. Cave Burton C. Mossman Cassius C. E. Mason Anthony Rolla Hinkle Brutus Mmes Mrs

Mrs Daughtry Hosts Club Luncheon At Poplars

Mrs Robert E Daughtry entertained yesterday at a one o clock luncheon at the Poplars with her card club. Holiday greens and red candles formed the centerpiece as guests arrived at 805 North Kentucky Avenue. Names listed include John Allen Phinizy J Walden Bassett W Winston Daniel Tom D White Paul D Wilmot Virginia Nickson Beers Stanley W Lodewick and the hostess.

Robert E. Daughtry Poplars Daughtry North Kentucky Avenue John Allen Phinizy J. Walden .Bassett W. Winston Daniel Tom D. White Paul D. Wilmot Virginia Nickson Beers Stanley W. Lodewick Sts

Notable Local Names Gather for Community Tribute

Tom Finch, Elias Swisher, J. R. Montgomery join Cordell and C. L. Harrison with children Margaret Harrison, Joella Johnson, Jackie and Lonnie Swisher in a recent community tribute event.

Tom Finch Elias Swisher J. R. Montgomery Cordell C. L. Harrison Margaret Harrison Joella Johnson Jackie and Lonnie Swisher

Repressuring In Oil Areas Urged By Hatch

Senator Carl Hatch urged compulsory repressuring of U S oil fields at New Mexico hearings on production measures including Loco Hills and Langlie pools. He cited 15 to 18 percent recovery now rising to 30 or 35 percent with repressuring, and called for widespread adoption where feasible. The commission granted permission to drill a well in Loco Hills. recessed talks on oil gas ratios for Eddy county followed.

Santa FE N. M Carl Hatch D-Nm State Oil Conservation Commission Loco Hills Langlie Pools Hatch R. W. Fair Frank B. Hadlock Eddy County

Poorbaugh Returns From Trip to Glenco Pa

H A Poorbaugh has returned from a trip to Glenco Pa where he visited his mother Mrs N B Poorbaugh. He said his mother who would be 83 next Tuesday was in good health. Phone your classified to No 12.

H. A. Poorbaugh Glenco N. B. Poorbaugh

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