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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1941

Page

6

Father Daughter Court Of Awards At Womans Club

Readable program from the second annual Father Daughter Girl Scout party. Includes investiture of new scouts, fall court of awards, and various troop leaders, badges, and performances led by multiple volunteers. Names listed for troops 1 2 3 5 8 12 and award recipients with first aid horsewoman swimmer and folk dancing honors.

Womans Club Glen Warwick Herman Pinto Thomas G. Summers Wil Thomas Woodrow House Walter Harrison E. E. Patterson John Winn Clyde Fulton Sidney Goldston Lavona Burnett Gladys Goldston Dorothy Hill Julia Ann Alexander Beverly Jo Bailey Carol Ball Ruth Caywood Bella Danenberg Nelile Jo Harper Harriet Marcus Beverly Ruth Seiling Mary Margaret Seiling Joyce Yarborough Jonell Young Troop 3 Stanley Mathis Clara Mae Blocksom Marjorie Crockett Josephine Gutierrez Marilyn Huff Patricia Richardson Marjorie Shrecengost Betty Ward Troop 5 Dial Exum Jacqueline Bird Troop Will Thomas Jane Fay Dorothy Zimmerman Dale Flippo Dolores Kallas Frances Snelson Nancy Farmer Jeanne Doty Shirley Caywood Naomi Abercrombie Bonnie Sue Harrison Yvonne Williams Betty Sue Thompsoen

New Car Americar Unveiled By Willys-Overland Here

In Roswell yesterday Willys-Overland announced the Americar a new car pitched as meeting national defense needs. Dealers say insulation upgrades add 29 pounds of insulatin material sprayed under the hood firewall fenders and floor pans cutting engine and road noise according to M L Blanton local dealer.

Roswell Willys- Overland Willys-Overland Willys M. L. Blanton

Misses Smith and Bagwell Brides Elect Honored at Shower

Misses Smith and Bagwell who are to be married soon were honored with a shower by the N Y A Sewing Project group on Wednesday. An hour of enjoying gifts followed, with attendees including Emmie Smith Ruth Bagwell Louise Youngbrood Stella Turner Eva Mendoza Effie Lee Williams Lillian Carnel Iva Dee Prater Lois Grey Elvira Nunez Josephine Decker Lillian Newman Geneva Torrez Ermina Melandrez Catherine Ayala Lupe Burciaga Martina Valenzuela Mary Vigil Seniada Gonzales Dora Lee Ferris Eduvigirin Lopez Esther Lopez Racheal Escobar and Mmes Ann Ellis Mary Kink and Loggains.

Ermina Melandrez Catherine Ayala Lupe Burciaga Martina Valenzuela Mary Vigil Seniada Gonzales Dora Lee Ferris Jessie Esmosa Eduvigrin Lopez Esther Lopez Racheal Escobar Mmes Ann Ellis Mary Kink Loggains

Large car feel with economy of lightweight design

The description notes a vehicle that delivers a large car feel while retaining the economy advantages of minimum weight. It emphasizes balanced size impression and efficiency, suggesting a approach that pairs spaciousness with reduced mass for improved performance and fuel use.

Doors Stay Opened on 1942 Willys-Overland Models

Wilson Fisher, local dealer, announces front doors of the 1942 Willys-Overland Americans are equipped with self-holding door check straps to keep doors open. A new weather seal in the check strap hole prevents water leakage into the front compartment.

Wilson Fisher

New Willys Baggage Lock Improves Strength and Handling

M L Blanton Willys dealer notes 1942 Willys Overland improvements include a redesigned solid type baggage compartment lock and handle for sedans providing greater strength and easier operation compared with the old free swiveling design.

Willys Willys-Overland M. L. Blanton

Defense autos adapt Willys four wheel drive design

Willys Overland under defense program produces four wheel drive reconnaissance cars with a side drain plug on the crankcase for easier oil changes. Engine oil drip stick lengthened to improve accessibility, according to Wilson Fisher, local Willys dealer.

Defense Army Willys-Overland Willys Willys Americars Wilson Fisher

Housing priority classification sought for Roswell

The Roswell chamber and local officials push for defense housing priority to secure copper steel and other metals. Senators Chavez and Hatch report favorable recommendations to OPM but two weeks for procedure. About 200 additional homes needed for families of officers at the air base to be built once classification is granted.

Dennis Chavez Carl Hatch Housing Authority OPM Roswell Chamber of Commerce W. O. Campbell

Yuletide Memories At Methodist Church

The First Methodist Church choir directed by Mrs Otis Brenneman presents the Christmas Cantata Yuletide Memories by Wilson during the evening service at 7 39. The program features multiple ensembles and a full chorus including pieces such as Praise and Glory The Prophecy Bethlehem The Shepherd Vision The Midnight Choir The Wise Men The Guiding Star Room For Thee and the Hallelujah Chorus from The Messiah with named sopranos altos tenors and basses and a Girls Chorus list of members reflects a large community choir in a Christmas program.

First Methodist Church Otis Brenneman Wilson Praise Firls Jack Deason Bethlehem T. W. Brabham Ernest Megenity Velma Cole Marion Young Mildred Shepherd Virginia Margrave Evelyn Hitchcock Aileen Hitchcock Mary Ruth Cable Charles Wooldridge J. T. Deason B.A. Nash W. W. Akin Max Sheherd Woodrow Cameron J. P. Parks Thomas W. Brabham Willie Lou Webb Betty Jo Webb Clara Mae Blocksom Yvonne Travis Alice Marie Fowler Jean Dickinson Vivian Drury Catherine Greening Jean Greening Florence Mae Hicks Faye Burnworth

Dinner Given For The Benton Lusks

Mr and Mrs Benton Lusk recent bride and groom were honored with a dinner party Friday night by the North Hill Square Dance Club at the home of Lt Col and Mrs Ewing L Lusk 204 West College Avenue at six o clock A potted white acycle non centered the table with white wedding bells at ends A pandora box wrapped in satin ribbon was presented during the dinner service filled with gifts for the newlyweds Attendees included Mr and Mrs Benton Lusk and Mr and Mrs Claude M Allison Powhatan Carter Earl Corn Odie Bynum Dr and Mrs Walter D McPherson Captain and Mrs Harry D Blake Captain and Mrs Paxton Price Miss Maxine Levers Miss Martha Cowan George Hendricks and Lt Col and Mrs Ewing L Lusk.

Benton Lusk North Hill Square Mr. Lusk Ewing L. Lusk West College Avenue Mmes Claude M. Allison Powhatan Carter Earl Corn Odie Bynum Walter D. McPherson Harry D. Blake Paxton Price Maxine Levers Martha Cowan George Hendricks

Tea Party at Jane Richards Home by S O S Society

The S O S Society hosted a Christmas tea Thursday at Jane Richards home, 505 East Third Street. A miniature lighted tree with snow framed open faced sandwiches and spiced tea as Aileen Tapp and Dannie Danenberg led the tea service. Guests included Koneta Bell Adams and others, with a long list of members present led by hostess Jane Richart and her mother Mrs L P Richart.

S. O. S. Society Jane Richard East Third Street Aileen Tapp Dannie Danenberg Jane Richart L. P. Richart Koneta Bell Adams Bobbie Lee Basham Joyce Wooldridge Marion Stubbs Doris Tapp Margaret Hannifin Betty Jean King Justine Simon Marilyn Blea Winona Barnes Betty Jo Smith Mildred White Margaret Gilliland Marjorie Wolfe Ruben Tapp Patsy Brabham Nina Gene Davis Maxie Hunter Virginia Henry Kay Hannifin Connie Pritchard Rugene Corn

Books On Democracy Mrs Clyde Cochenour Honored At Party

December 15 1941 marks 150th anniversary of the Bill of Rights with a public library display of the original engrossed resolution along with International Mind Alcove volumes. The exhibit includes works by Agar Buchan Butler and others to broaden knowledge of world cultures and history. Mrs Clyde Cochenour received a lovely robe at a party hosted by Mrs Don Robinson on West Eighth Street with guests including Mrs E E Winter and Mrs Thomas Daeuble.

Clyde Cochenour Public Library Congress International Mind Alcove Carnegie Endowment International Mind Alcoves Agar City of Man Buchan Pilgrim’s Way Butler Don Robinson West Eighth Street Robinson D. D. McClain Cochenour E. E. Winter Thomas Daeuble A. C. McVey Hargus Parker J. G. Palm Stan Mathis Randolph Reese J. K. Murphy Mrs. McClain

Women Who Sewed For Red Cross Friday

Christian Church ladies sewing for the Red Cross Friday were named including Mmes E L Brown Effie Farree W T Neely Malcolm Isle E H Hicks Will Purdy C F Boothe B B Wilson T A Sacra G T Reaves George Forbes John H Wyty J H Gregg Phil Hel mig Mabel Entrop L T Lewis George L Reese A R Treat Frank Talmage Charles L Allison and J Q Cummins Twenty five hospital gowns eight baby shirts and seven baby jackets were completed Empire Reynolds The Wounded Don t Cry.

Frank Talmage Charles L. Allison J. Q. Cummins

Miss June Cline Engaged to Jack Deason Jr

Mr and Mrs Jack Tomlinson announce the engagement of their sister Miss June Cline to Jack Deason Jr son of Mr and Mrs Jack Deason of 605 North Main Street The wedding is set for Christmas day at the bride’s grandmother’s home Mrs T A Cline 1712 Van Buren Avenue Amarillo Texas Interested friends are asked to note the announcement

Jack Tomlinson Miss June Cline Jack Deason Jr Jack Deason North Main Street T. A. Cline van Buren Avenue Amarillo Texas

American Legion Auxiliary Finishes Red Cross Garments

The Legion auxiliary completed thirty garments at an all day Ingalls Memorial Home meeting Friday. Volunteers sewing included Mmes C Powell Frank Garrod A C lacer Annie Mathews Nanrtig I Berry Asa Guffey Walter Harrison E C Jackson C M Cooper R L Burrow and C R Covington.

American Legion Auxiliary Red Cross Ingalls Memorial Home Mmes C. Powell Frank Garrod A.C. Lacer Annie Mathews Nanrtig I. Berry Asa Guffey Walter Harrison E. C. Jackson C. M. Cooper R. L. Burrow C. R. Covington

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Santa Pearl Harbor Bay U. S. Defense Bonds & Stamps Misses Smith Bagwell Yuletide Methodist Church Were Ebelack Benton Lusks Society Jane Richards Cecil Duncan Canada Earle Gardner Hambro Norway Hager America Hanson Chile Land of Progress Hamilton England Hedin Hitchcock Horn—Orphans of the Pacific Philippines Jones Leiser Manniche Denmark A _ Social Laboratory Millis Europe Morton Iran Neilson Paish Peck—Roundabout South America Beck Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Remington Empire. Reynolds June Cline Roswell Floral Pearl Harbor Ean Pat Casey Joyce Fornia Pink Arabesque U.S. Defense U.S
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