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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1940

Page

4

At The Bridge At Midnight Senior Play Huge Success

A large audience at the Junior High auditorium last night enjoyed the R. H. S. seniors dramatic production On The Bridge At Midnight a three act mellow drama. Dick Brenneman as Horatio Wainwright Elyse Saunders as Queenie and Mervyn Parsons as a villain carried strong parts with Beverly Brookshire and Helen Sullivan in supporting roles. The cast included Vera Harrison Betty Herring Shirley Ann Jones Nancy Shoemaker Bert Fletcher and many others with Esther McNally as dramatic coach and Jim Rod erick Dan Swearingith Benjamin Kessel Howard Bloom Jack Martens Dick Swisher Pauline Thoma and Sara Dabbs credited for production staff.

Mervyn Parsons Villian George DeShurley Mamie Destree Maybelle Billingsly Vera Harrison Vera Betty Herring Shirley Ann Jones Gypsy Heather Jack Frost Burt Fletcher Dora Horne Nancy Shoemaker Ted Salee Jo North Jack Mar Albert Johnson Betty Lou Smith Janice Hall Dean Briggs Jean Boellner Frank Joyce Jim Roderick Gaye Lair Mary Frances Wilcoxon Gayle Armstrong Kenneth Wilson Richard Elgin

Mrs Dwight McNally Hosts 1927 Bridge Club

Mrs Dwight McNally delightfully entertained the 1927 Bridge Club at The Poplars. Luncheon was served at one o'clock with an artistic nandina and holly centerpiece. Cards followed. covers included H H McGee, Thomas J Hall, J P White Jr, Harold H Ball, S W Lodewick, Robert Bear, Lawrence Wolfe, and the hostess.

Dwight McNally the Poplars Nandina Holly H. H. McGee Thomas J. Hall J. P. White, Jr Harold H. Ball S. W. Lodewick Robert Bear Lawrence Wolfe

La Hondo Club Hosts Christmas Party at Home

Mrs Charles W Hanes entertained the La Hondo Club and friends yesterday afternoon at 211 North Kentucky Avenue. Christmas decorations adorned the house as refreshments were served after a pleasant visit. Guests included J E Wolfe E J Baker H C Allison Curtis Allman E V Carter Carl Howard J I Higgs R M Watts Lizzie Connor Frances Clayton Ralph Everman W B McCoy H F

Charles W. Hanes la Hondo Club North Kentucky Avenue J. E. Wolfe E. J. Baker H. C. Allison Curtis Allman E. V. Carter Carl Howard J. I. Higgs R. M. Watts Lizzie Connor Frances

Children of Mark Howell School Give Fine Program

The Mark Howell School held its annual Christmas program during the December PTA meeting. Pupils performed a clever play “Bringing Santa Claus Up to Date” with Santa played by Bob Bear and a cast of first graders, fifth and sixth graders, and a variety of dances and songs. The event concluded with a library tea, decorated tree, and a social hour.

Mark Howell School Santa Claus Bob Bear Betty Lowery Santa Tommy Taylor Harold Smith Jerry Bear Shirley Mae Shuman Joe Dan Post Joe Johnson Elizabeth -Ann Childress Shirley Jean Lacy Nadine Coleman Norma Jean Wade Roy Lee Philips John Austin Harold Jones Dennis Stewart Charles Groseclose Jimmy Rogers Virginia Margrave Dolly Little Sally Shinkle Sally Saunders Marijo Storm Teretha Dan Exum Betty Jean Crow Shirley Ann Geren Ann Hester Donna Hobison Betsy Hudson Patsy Jean Exum Mona Davenport Grace Austin Paul McEvoy Ruth Emmett America

Local Names Listed in Obituary Segment

Davis H Burkstaller Urban Crouse Sue Hambleton J J Young little Fay Crouse and Mrs Hanes appear in a fragmented obituary note listing several individuals tied to a family or community notice.

Marian Martin Pattern 5966 Teen Jumper for Schoolwear

Promotes Marian Martin Pattern 5966 a teen age jumper designed for versatile schoolday wear. Ends with directions, pockets optional, embroidery eagle motif, and order details in cents. pattern sizes 10 through 18 and fabric requirements listed.

Marian Martin

Mrs. E. G. Minton Hosts Lovely Christmas Party

Mrs. E G Minton entertained Thursday afternoon at 310 West Alameda Street with a festive party. Tables were set for games of forty two under holiday decor. Prizes went to Mrs. B C Roney and Mrs. John Bragg Beers. Refreshments followed, served in two courses by the hostess.

E. G.minton West Alameda Street B C. Roney John Bragg Beers Mmes James F. Hinkle Howard Amason A. E. Fleehart J. E. Johns Paul G. Schultz Mrs. Minton

Eva R Inlow Circle Holds Meeting at Day Home

Eva R Inlow Circle of Calvary Baptist Church met Thursday at 1 30 PM at 1808 North Kentucky for their weekly study. Mrs Day gave a message titled Abounding in the Work of the Lord from 1 Corinthians 15 58 and plans were made to prepare three Christmas boxes for the needy. Members present included Mrs Groseclose Mrs White Mrs Smith Mr Johnson Mr Thomas Mrs J W Dodson and the hostess.

Eva R. Inlow Calvary Baptist Church D. R. Day North Kentucky W. H. Groseclose Christ God Mmes Leslie White Mary Smith Sam Johnson C. Thomas J. W. Dodson Mrs. Day

Mrs Buck Russell Hosts Pleasant Hour Club Event

Mrs Buck Russell entertained the Pleasant Hour Club at her home 1305 North Lea Avenue with Christmas decor, games of forty two, and a gift exchange from a blue and silver tree. Attendees included Mmes Brown L E Tourney Archie Purdy Lee Green Grady Harris T J Tidmore Ethel McCloud.

Buck Russell Pleasant Hour Club North Lea Avenue Mmes. Brown L. E. Tourney Archie Purdy Lee Green Grady Harris T. J. Tidmore Ethel McCloud Mrs. Russell

Local clubs and events wrap up before Christmas

Los Angeles visitors return home after a family visit. The Woman's Club Young Women's Department hosts a luncheon at The Poplars with Rev. Roland T. Schaefer as speaker and a White Christmas offering organized by Mrs. R. L. Malone Jr. Various church and school groups announce meetings, rummage sale, and a charity canata The Messiah at First Methodist with thirty voices directed by Mrs. Paul McEvoy. A benefit supper at First Methodist layers tables by birth month with themed entertainment and a penny per year fee. The Woman's Club open house for youth runs 8 pm with Youth Cooperation chaperones.

Young Womans Department The Woman's Club the Poplars Roland T. Schaefer Womans Club R. L. Malone Jr Roswell Choral Society First Methodist Church Paul McEvoy

She's Sensible and Superior Seeks Elizabeth Arden Gift Set

A social note describes a discerning recipient who desires an Elizabeth Arden gift set for Christmas and urges readers to see them at OWL DRUG STORE. The item is pitched as fitting her refined taste and practical charm.

OWL Drug Store

Call for Mrs Powhatan Carter

A notice requests readers to contact Mrs Powhatan Carter for further information or action. The brief item emphasizes reaching her directly for assistance or clarification.

Powhatan Carter

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