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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1940

Page

4

Woman's Club organ recital today at Roswell Club House

The Roswell Woman's Club presents an organ recital this Wednesday at 2:30 PM at the club house. An electric organ will be installed courtesy of Ben Ginsberg and Alva Wilson. The program features Miss Evelyn Dawson, Miss Patsie Patterson, Mrs. Charles Stilwell, the Woman's Club Trio, and soloists with piano or organ accompaniment.

Roswell Woman's Club Womans Club Ben Ginsberg Alva Wilson Peter Tlyitch Tchaikovsky Evelyn Dawson August Durand Patsie Patricia Patterson Kamennoi Rubenstein Charles Stilwell Womans Club Trio Enchilada St. Andrews Episcopal Church Woman’s Club the Poplars Schaefer Roswell Womans Club Mmes Bill Britt C.J. Sin. i Co Fullen

Roswell Choral Club to Perform Messiah at First Methodist

The Roswell Choral Club presents the Messiah Tuesday at 7:30 PM at First Methodist Church directed by Mrs. Paul McEvoy with sopranos altos tenors and basses named in the roster. The First Methodist Church choir follows with Christmas music The Bright and Morning Star on Sunday at 7:30 PM and Hallelujah during morning service with about twenty voices.

Roswell Choral Club Roswell First Methodist Church Bright and Morning Wilson Ingalls Memorial Home Ruth First Baptist Church Ira L. Holmstead Morningside Entre Nous Bridge Club S. F. Hameed Riverside Drive Haymaker First Christian Church Ira Holmstead

Lovely Birthday Dinner For Beverly Ruth Seiling

Beverly Ruth Seiling was honored with a birthday dinner hosted by her mother at the Seiling home on North Ohio Avenue. It marked Beverly Ruth’s tenth birthday with a single long table, a cake, small gift games, and home movies including Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck. Attendees included Millie Lou Allison and many friends and family members.

Beverly Ruth Seiling Otto E. Seiling Seiling North Ohio Avenue Beverly Ruth Mary Margaret A. W. Kisk Mickey Mouse Donald Duck Millie Lou Allison Donna Jean Marten Jacqueline Bird Ima Jean Ashcraft Beverly Jo Bailey Patsy Winifred Monk Betty and Fay Montgomery Jo Nell Young Jean Davis Bobbie Lee Basham Clara Mae Blocksom Betty Cox Mary Margaret Seiling

Amateur Cinema Club Organized at Local School

The first meeting of the Amateur Cinema Club was held at Junior High School. J. E. Wolfe was elected permanent chairman and Mrs. George Morgan Slaughter secretary. Committees were appointed and a Christmas pictures program around a tree demonstrated filming methods. Program presenters were Col. J. D. Atwood, George Carothers and Mr. Venrick.

Amateur Cinema Club J. E. Wolfe George Morgan Slaughter Col J. D. Atwood George Carothers Mr. Venrick

Roswell Club Christmas Events Fill Week Calendar

Community groups schedule a holiday week of gatherings in Roswell including the Roswell Business and Professional Women's Club Christmas party at The Poplars and multiple church and club events. Activities feature parties, luncheons, and a Christmas program with audiences and rehearsals across venues like First Methodist, First Christian, St Andrews Episcopal, and Roswell Country Club through Friday.

Roswell St. Andrews Woman’s Auxiliary Episcopal Church Roswell Womans Club

Reading Club Entertained With Lovely Party

Mrs. O R Haymaker and Mrs Dan H Wilmot entertained the Roswell Reading Club at Haymaker home on East Fifth Street. Christmas decorations and a sun room tree with gifts, coffee and sweets served, honored guests listed, and hosting comments. Mr. and Mrs. R M Toler return from El Paso visit.

O. R. Haymaker Dan H. Wilmot Roswell Reading Club G. TS. Reaves John McClure Mmes. W. C. Urton A. E. Freehart Thornton H. Boswell W. C. Buchly John H. Mullis Paul G. Schultz

Birthday Dinner At Methodist Church Celebrates Months

The Young Peoples Department of the First Methodist Church held a birthday dinner in the church basement. Twelve tables, each for a birth month, featured month themed stunts and songs. Guests at November table had the oldest average age while September was youngest. Mrs. George Caraway chaired the event with aides including Lenore Basham and Mrs. O. W. Phillips.

Young Peoples Department First Methodist Church United States Thomas W. Brabham George Caraway Lenore Basham Young People’s Department and Mines Fred Blocksom H. D. Bu Phillis Chandler O. W. Phillips Dorothy Mason Dan H. Wilmot A. L. Curry John H. Mullis Aileen Hitchcock

Dinner Bridge For Husbands Of Little Bridge Club

A refined evening hosted by the Little Bridge Club honored husbands with a snowman centerpiece and marshmallow favors. A three course menu preceded dessert, with guests including Dr. and Mrs. Cecil M. Biffert and several other couples.

Little Bridge Club Cecil M. Biffert Messrs Mmes H. O. DeShurley Wilburn S. Hodges Ben B. Ginsberg Sam Stolaroff Raymond Smith A. N. Etz John Young

Teachers Of City Schools Entertain Christmas Party

The teachers of the city schools hosted their annual Christmas party in the Senior High library with about eighty five attendees including the board of education and their wives. Clyde Ball acted as Master of Ceremonies as games and clever prizes provided entertainment. Children crafted place cards while decorated trees evergreen boughs and bells created a festive scene. Iced Coca-Cola was provided by Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Johns, followed by a refreshment plate served by the hostess committee.

Board of Education Clyde Ball J. E. Johns

East Grand Plains P T A Hosts December Meeting

The East Grand Plains P T A held its December noon meeting at the school with a Christmas program by Miss Mary Lou Davis’s primary class. Songs and a dialogue entertained, a play by first and second graders, and an orchestra performance followed. Boy Scouts received Tenderfoot badges and County Treasurer Will Robinson spoke on All American.

East Grand Plains Kenneth Walker Geneva Whitehead Marylin Wheeler Sarah Waggoner Jimmy Bonham Betty Peters Jerry Heine Vera King Frankie Bristow Mary Franks Albert Martinez Pat O'Neill Lloyd Cracker Harry Brown Ian King Berry Heine George Didlake Clifford Rector Carl Franks Will Robinson Chaves County Robinson Rodman Cookson

Captain Woodbury Honored Before Army Call

Captain C M Woodbury athletic director at New Mexico Military Institute departs Sunday for Fort Benning Ga to join active duty with the U S Army. He was feted at a farewell dinner in the Coronado room of the Nickson Coffee Shop hosted by I M I boxers tumblers and wrestlers with a centerpiece of fruits nuts and autumn leaves for twenty eight cadets and the honoree.

C. M. Woodbury New Mexico Military Institute Fort Benning U. S. Army Coronado Nickson Woodbury

Young Married Couples Class Party at Methodist Church

The Young Married Couples Class of the First Methodist Church held a social evening at Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Dumas’s home at 307 South Missouri Avenue. Attendees played Liverpool Rummy and Forty Two, then enjoyed sandwiches, sweets, and coffee. Mrs. Albert Schuler led as president with hostesses Mrs. Bill Burkstaller and Mrs. Fred Hedrick assisting.

First Methodist Church Jimmie Dumas South Missouri Avenue Liverpool Albert Schuler Bill Burkstaller Fred Hedrick Messrs Mmes A. C. Jones, Jr Harold Melton Coy Burkhead Wayne Rapp

Lilles Berrendo 4H Club Holds Meeting Near Roswell

The Lilles Berrendo 4H Club met at the Mitchell home north of Roswell with Betty Lou Madsen presiding. Members planned their Christmas party as others gathered news of upcoming visits from Estes Park relatives and surrounding clubs. An Anglican service was set for tomorrow and a British embassy death prompted a U S White House response.

Berrendo Four H Club Mitchell Roswell Betty Lou Madsen Betty Tommy Gerald Jimmy Madson Bobby Lee Punch Jones Junior Eaken Rose Eaken Edgar Mitchell Herbert Mary Virginia Schmid Rosemary Wiggins Dorothy Mason Potomac

Lord Lothian ashes to rest in Arlington vault

The ashes of Lord Lothian, Britain's wartime ambassador to the United States, will repose indefinitely in a vault at Arlington National Cemetery. The vault sits on a green Virginia hill sloping upward, marking a formal wartime tribute and lasting memorial.

Washington Lord Lothian Britain United States Arlington National Cemetery

Simple Shirtwaister Pattern 9570 by Marian Martin

Pattern 9570 offers a trim shirtwaister with a single front panel for a taller look. Darted bodice and adjustable sleeves provide shaping, with optional ric rac trim and two fabric versions. Order details and prices included with size options 34 through 50 and yardage requirements.

Marian Martin

Marriage Licenses Granted in Hagerman and Dexter Areas

The following marriage licenses have been granted here: Mildred Hawkins and Charles Lee Stevens both of Hagerman, Marvin Haight of Roswell and Edith Noonkester of Dexter.

Mildred Hawkins Charles Lee Stevens Hagerman Marvin Haight Roswell Edith Noonkester Dexter

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