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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1941

Page

5

Citizenship Play at Junior Womans Club Celebrates 150th Bill of Rights

The Junior Womans Club staged the play Our New Citizen by Mrs. D. J. Shrecengost to illustrate how an alien becomes a U S citizen. Cast included Judge George L. Reese and ministers, with flag salute and Star Spangled Banner closing the program. Members noted Spanish and First Aid classes starting in January and ongoing Defense Stamp purchases.

Junior Womans Club Mra. D. J. Shrecengost United States Senior Womans Glub Jasm Kellahin Russell Bird George L. Reese Evaristo Picazo Charles F. Ward Paxton Price John Lea Sarah Lucille White Jane Reaves Mary Russell Defense Edna Ann Malone Helen Richmond Virginia Schrimshher Elizabeth Slack Fern Hedrick Phyllis Chandler Catherine Greening Ruth Emmett Jeanelle Tacket Jean Cox Jane Bridge Club C. M. Farnsworth West Seventh Street Missouri Avenue Trinity Church H. V North Richardson Avenue Houcher Settlement Olivet Club Paul Schultz South Kentucky Avenue Womans Club

Wesleyan Service Guild Dinner at First Methodist Church

The Wesleyan Service Guild held a Christmas dinner at the First Methodist Church with a turkey menu and festive decor. Mrs. Walter Gill received a life membership pin. Dr. Thomas W. Brabham spoke on the prophesy of Christ and a year end resume was given by Mrs. Thomas W. Brabham.

Wesleyan Service Guild First Methodist Church Walter Gill Woman’s Society of Christian Service J. E. Zumwalt Thomas W. Brabham H. P. Saunders, Jr Mesdames B. A. Nash Helen Abbey Cox Ernest Megenity John Blea Otto Conney T. E. Sumberg H. T. Taylor A. C. Jones, Jr T. J. Deason Ruth Baskin Edith Beaty Ethel Lea Oscar White Annie W. Moore H. N. Hood Robert Kellahin James Callender C. M. Cooper B. P. Rasmus J. Ss. Terry Jane Cotten Miss Pearl Cole

Patton Takes Federal Post Requires Return If Primary Normal

Former attorney general Frank Patton said he has taken a federal position and will return to participate in next year’s primary if conditions are “anything like normal.” He plans to leave Wednesday for a routine assignment and weigh further political plans upon his return.

Santa FE N. M Frank Patton

Five hurt in Santa Fe auto collision near Madrid junction

Five persons suffered minor injuries in a late night crash between Madrid and the Santo Domingo junction. The injured were identified as Mrs. John Saiz of Gallup Maggie Chavez of Albuquerque Margie James of Gallup Mrs. Orin James and Merbie Gallagher. They were taken to Albuquerque and Gallup for treatment.

Santa FE N. M Madrid Santo Domingo U. S John Saiz Gallup Maggie Chavez Albuquerque Margie James Orin James Merbie Gallagher

Governor Miles Returns From Los Angeles Air Trip

Governor Miles state highway engineer Burton Dwyer and PSC chairman G S Carter returned from an air trip to Los Angeles. The governor called the trip possibly defense related but declined to comment further.

Santa FE N. M Miles Burton Dwyer G.S. Carter State Public Service Commission Los Angeles

Lawsuit filed over fatal auto crash damages

In Las Cruces on December 16 a $51,800 damage suit was filed in district court arising from a June automobile collision that killed Louis Linton Gray. Plaintiff seeks damages from Bill Ed Esslinger, a New Mexico Aggies freshman, and his parents J L Esslinger and Mrs. J L Esslinger of Dona Ana County, New Mexico.

Las Cruces N. M Louis Linton Gray Bill Ed Esslinger New Mexico Aggies J. L. Esslinger Dona Ana County

Evacuation of patients from West Los Angeles hospital

More than 400 helpless patients in the U S veterans hospital in West Los Angeles will be sent to inland hospitals to avoid air raid danger. Transfers likely start Thursday with about 60 to Albuquerque New Mexico 110 to Fort Bayard New Mexico and the rest to Arizona and South Dakota facilities.

Los Angeles U. S. Veteran’s Hospital Veterans’ Hospital Albuquerque N. M Fort Bayard Arizona South Dakota

Patriotic Program At C C C Camp

A patriotic program sponsored by the W C T U will be held at the local C C C Camp one mile west of town at 7 o clock tomorrow night. James M Kearney serves as master of ceremonies with music by the Eagles C C C orchestra and a medley of national airs performed by a quartet. guest speaker Mrs C E Mason. God Bless America by the assembly. Refreshments follow.

James M. Kearney Eagles Willie Lou Webb Betty Jo Webb Louise Robertson Thomas W. Brabham C. E. Mason God Bless America—Assembly Charles Lawey, Sr Soldiers and Sailors Committee Roswell

Hostess Service Begins on Continental Flight Routes

Continental Airlines started hostess service yesterday on the Pueblo to Wichita flight and will begin soon on the Roswell route. The launch was delayed as uniforms could not be secured by December 15. Phone your classifieds to No 11.

Continental Airlines Pueblo Colo Wichita Kan Roswell

Students and families plan holiday travel to home towns

Benjamin Kessel, a Texas Tech freshman in Lubbock, is expected home for Christmas. Colorado University students Misses Amis Williams Yoder Vandewart return Friday night with Mrs Schumaker to El Paso. Ruth Iankes, Kansas University sorority member, will arrive Thursday to spend holidays with her parents. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Hodges and Beverly Hodges arrive from California to Roswell. Cattlemen banquet and dance moves to Women’s Club on Wednesday at 6:30 PM.

Benjamin Kessel Norton Kessel Texas Technological College Lubbock Jean Amis Mary Williams Genevieve Yoder Cecelia Vandewart Colorado University Boulder Roswell Schumaker Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority el Paso Ruth Iankes A. H. Iankes Alpha Chi Omega Sorority Kansas University Lawrence Kansas Wilbur Hodges Beverly Hodges San Bernadino California Abe Mayer Roswell Country Club Woman’s Club Christian Church Womans Club Dande Woman's Club Washington Avenue Marianne Pat Keohane American Legion Auxiliary Ingalls Memorial Home

Defense Bond-Stamp Committee To Meet In Roswell

Roswell defense bond and stamp committee to meet Thursday at 9 a m at the Roswell Building and Loan Association. Chairman R H McCune outlines goal of securing broad public support and urges every business to stock stamps and offer them in lieu of change. He recalls Pearl Harbor and calls for citizens to lend to defend.

Defense Bond and Stamp Committee Roswell Fla Miami Pearl Harbor McCune

Safety Program On State's Highways

A New Mexico safety council of over 200 members launched a statewide drive to reduce highway deaths through education and enforcement after a 28 percent rise in 1941 traffic fatalities in ten months. J B Jones heads the group with Dr H W James as vice president and A M Fernandez as secretary treasurer. Debates included possible port-of-entry stops and stricter eye-exam requirements for licenses. State highway engineer Burton Dwyre noted 179 deaths in ten months with the year likely under the national average.

Santa FE N. M New Mexico Miles J. B. Jones Albuquerque H. W. James Silver City New Mexico Teachers College C. A. Joplin Clovis New Mexico American Legion Auxiliary A. M. Fernandez Public Service Burton Dwyre

Business Women Hear Guest Speakers At December Dinner

The Business and Professional Women’s Club held its December dinner at Nickson Coffee Shop with Miss Elizabeth Hayslip presiding. Guests included Mrs. C. E. Mason who spoke on Faith for Living and Mrs. Vernon Knapp who shared Christmas in Mexico, as members and friends settled among decorated tables and gift baskets.

Business and Professional Womens Club Nickson Elizabeth Hayslip Marie Baldy Roy Flood H. H. Robbins Paul McEvoy Elizabeth Garrett Florence Douglas Madene Bates Geneva Short Billie Lanham Annie Laura Snorf Mary Cowan Charlotte St. John Amanda Lundgren Vera Smith Jo Hill Sybil Bailey Mesdames Inga Mulray Vernon Knapp E. L. Lusk Benton Lusk D. J. Shrecengost

Birthday Party For Janis Kessel

The Norton Kessel home on South Washington hosted a Saturday afternoon party celebrating Thelma Janis Kessel's eighth birthday. Bright balsams decorated rooms as games amused children indoors and outdoors. Ice cream and cake were served. dolls and toy cars were given as favors to attendees. Notable guests included Alice Stahl Eleanor Marcus Helen Thompson Mary Williams Aleta Cooper Rose Thompson Katherine Corn Rita Danenberg Neta Mann Nanette Dudley Sue Cooper Harriet Marcus Louise Dollahan Kay Thompson Celia White Carolyn Parkhill Louisa Zimmermen Warda Fulkerson Doris Boehms Betty Allen Mary Elizabeth Stahl David Wilson Phillip Stahl Stanley Stahl Don Russell Steve Burkstaller Dixon Jones Warren Thompson Teddy Roderick Billy Leatner John Cox George Clark Charlie Bernie Jody Smith and Duane Naron.

Norton Kessel South Washington Thelma Janis Alice Delaine Stahl Eleanor Marcus Helen Thompson Mary Lynn Williams Aleta Cooper Rose Mary Thompson Katherine Corn Rita Mae Danenberg Neta Mann Nanette Dudley Sue Cooper Harriet Marcus Louise Dollahan Kay Thompson Celia Mae White Carolyn Parkhill Louisa Zimmerman Warda Joyce Fulkerson Doris Boehms Betty Price Teddy Sue Allen Mary Elizabeth David Wilson Phillip Stanley Stahl Don Ed _ Russell Steve Burkstaller Dixon Jones Warren Thompson Teddy Roderick Billy Lea

Annual Christmas Party Last Night at K C Hall

The C Y O held its annual Christmas party at the K C Hall last night with a horseshoe table display and a program including violin solo by Jimmie Antram, readings by Miss Jean Marie Blakeney, a comedy skit by Darlene Sandoval, and carol singing. Present were Father Christian and many local residents, followed by a list of Tuesday events and club meetings.

K. C. Hall Jimmie Antram Mrs. C. Antram Ma’s Berthnight Jean Marie Blakeney Sis Hopkins Skidermarink Darlene Sandoval Father Christian Jean Blakeney Mary Virginia Antram Ruth Ant

Marian Martin Pattern 9915 Shirtwaist Dress Debuts

The brisk fashion item Pattern 9915 by Marian Martin features a front buttoning shirtwaist with gathered panels at the skirt, a deeper armhole, forward shoulder seams, and a top-stitched belt option with a potential pocket. Misses and women sizes 12 through 40 available. pattern and book priced at 15 and 25 cents respectively, with order details to Roswell Daily Record Pattern Department.

America Marian Martin Roswell Daily Record

Club O Ten Holds Holiday Meeting

The Club O'Ten held its December noon meeting and Christmas party at the Nickson Coffee Shop private dining room. Mrs. Charles F. Beeson led a Christmas program after gift exchanges. Guests and members included Mesdames Charles F. Beeson, Ewing L. Lusk, Robert R. Brown, C. E. Mason, J. E. Moore, Mary McCullough, Clark A. Baker, W. W. Phillips, and a guest Mrs. Benton Lusk.

Nickson Coffee Club O Charles F. Beeson Ewing L. Lusk Robert R. Brown C. E. Mason J. E. Moore Mary McCullough Clark A. Baker W. W. Phillips Mrs Benton Lusk

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