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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1934

Page

4

Lovely Bridge Luncheon Adorns Christmas Home

A Christmas themed bridge luncheon was hosted by Mrs. H. V. Falk at 604 North Richardson Avenue with guests listed including Mrs. Robert Fall and numerous others. The event featured holiday decor, sweet peas, ferns, and a menu reflecting the season, followed by a party for the Elizabeth Garrett Sextette at Mrs. John C. Martens residence, highlighted by red sweet peas, mini Christmas trees, candle light, and gifts for Miss Garrett.

Sylvester P. Johnson, Jr Benjamin Eitelgeorge C. W. Grier D. C. Pearson Grace T. Bear George M. Slaughter II K. A. ¥Oder Elmer Riemen Roxie Mitchell Robert W. Mitchell Harold- Ball E. L. Lusk J. P. Williams John B. Beers Jr Henry E. Sartison E. C Charlotte St. John John R. St.John R. M. Tigner Jack Fletcher Evans Smith Ann B. Johnson A. E. Elmore Charles B. Hanson Nashville John C. Martens Jack Martens

Roswell Couple United In Church Ceremony

Lois Harper and Claude Carruthers of Roswell wed last Sunday at the Church of Christ with Rev. H. D. Jeffcoat officiating. The bride, well known locally, and groom, a former Texas resident, reside at 203 1/2 West Bland Street. Westminster Guild of the First Presbyterian held a December Christmas supper in Westminster Hall with a cross-shaped table arrangement and cedar boughs.

Church OF Christ Msgs Lois Harper Claude Carruthers Roswell H. D. Jeffcoat Texas Carruthers West Bland St Elizabeth Hayslip Sfantes Long Jean Watt Ruth FitzGerald Martha Hall Marjorie Fensom

Memorial and December Gatherings at Faithful Societies

The Presbyterian Aid Society held its December meeting in Westminster Hall with sixty dollars from the Christmas bazaar reported as cleared and a piano gift from the late Mrs. Beatty’s son. An impressive memorial to Mrs. Beatty’s life and work was observed, with numerous members in attendance. The First Baptist W. M. U. also met in December in the church parlors led by Mrs. J. J. Walker, with a worship and mission program titled Back To Bethlehem followed by a playlet Putting Christ In Christmas. A social hour featured Christmas sweets for the thirty five members present.

Harriet Poorbaugh Miss Kropp Esther Morgan Bethlehem Shelly Ruth Huderson LeRoy Thompson Wise Man Henry van Dyke Harrye Black Lois Burnett Marjorie Fensom Ruth FitzGerald Martha Hall Alma Greenlaw Elizabeth Hayslip Presbyterian Aid Society Beatty Westminster Hall Robert Beers William J. Beatty Harry Helmer Chicago Womans Missionary Union of the First Baptist Church J. J. Walker Aline Reed George E. French Walter P. Turner Christ Mmes J. B. Savage P. V. Thorson Julia E. Brasher J. Bennet Allison Albert A. Stubbs R. B. Harlan Walter Harrison William L. Hill Frank Whitaker J. A. Waller J. M. Veal Floyd Wheeler M. E. Church South Circle II Womans Missionary Society M E. Church George R. Ray W. C. Buchly Mary Frances*McClure

First Birthday Party For Herbert Pruit Joyce Jr

The first anniversary celebration for Herbert Pruit Joyce Jr. was held this afternoon at his home with a Christmas birthday party. The home featured a trimmed Christmas tree and holly decorations. A lace table centered the birthday cake flanked by red candles and mistletoe. Red and green jello and cookies were served. Family and friends including great grandmother Mrs. A Pruit and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Joyce attended.

Herbert Pruit Joyce Jr Herbert P. Joyce A. Pruit Charles F. Joyce

Christmas Dinner for Saint Peters Parish Group I

The N. C. C. W. of Saint Peters Parish held a Christmas dinner party last night at Miss Leona Brockman and Miss Ann Boes home at 911 North Pennsylvania Avenue. After dinner there was a gift exchange from a lightly decorated tree and card games. Attendees included Mrs. Mary R. Cooney Mrs. Carolyn Huff Mr. Lee Schaubel Miss Mary Cleary Miss Marie Dahm Miss Mary Shaeffer Mrs. Catherine Brockheuser Mrs. Gladys Richmond and Miss Ann Boes.

ST. Peters Parish Saint Peters Parish Leona Brockman Ann Bees Pennsylvania Avenue Mmes Mary R. Cooney Carolyn Huff Lee Schaubel Mary Cleary Marie H. Dahm Mary Shaeffer Catherine Brockheuser Gladys Richmond Ann Boes

Womans Auxiliary and Guild to Merge At January Meeting

The Womans Auxiliary of Saint Andrews Church discussed merging with the Guild at a joint January meeting. Mrs. Esther Seaverns hosted refreshments after the business session.

Womans Auxiliary Saint Andrews Church Esther Seaverns Auxiliary and Guild

Electric industry urged to reform and curb abuses

McCarter calls for a sound permanent industry reform and reduced rates to consumers. He notes taxes amount to about 15 percent of gross revenues and the average family electric bill is 2 percent of the budget. McNinch and others concede abuses in the era of frenzied finance and pledge cooperation to end them, contrasting Canadian and U.S. rates and plant splits.

McCarter McNinch

Why The Chimes Rang Christmas Playlet Presented

An impressive Christmas playlet titled Why The Chimes Rang was performed last night in the Junior High auditorium for the December Parents and Teachers Association meeting. Cast includes Stewart Pritchard Edward Smith Wayne Robinson Joyce Sanders Tom Hall Jr Bill Minton Carlos Villescos Vernadean Givan Genevieve Yoder Franklin Mitchell directed by Miss Lancaster and Snipes. Sixty two members attended and Mrs L D Tucker presided over routine business.

Parents and Teachers Association Stewart Pritchard Edward Smith Wayne Robinson Joyce Sanders Tom Hall Jr Bill Minton Carlos Villescos Vernadean Givan Genevieve Yoder Franklin Mitchell Misses Lancaster Snipes

Revolt Rumors Rise as ABC Members Leave City

Tension grows after armed men, allegedly secret police, raided the Acción plant and forced nine editorial workers to take castor oil. ABC denounces the raid as a declaration of war, while Batista faces despotism charges akin to the Machado era. Opponents note plans for a new revolution to begin in the interior, recalling the November 8 9 1933 ABC backed uprising centered in Havana and Camp Columbia.

ABC Accion Batista Machado Havana Camp Columbia

Effort to Divide Colorado River Water Faces New Push

Washington action underway as seven Colorado River states plan a fresh bid on water division based on Secretary Ickes suggestion. Upper basin states Wyoming Colorado Utah and New Mexico join California Nevada to oppose Arizona proposal seeking storage rights. Ickes warns against Arizona raiding the main stream and calls for a one week self-settlement period. Dr Elwood Mead invites Arizona to visit him.

Washington Colorado River Ickes Arizona Boulder Dam Wyoming Colorado Utah New Mexico California Nevada William W. Ray Elwood Mead Tomor

Nurse Betty Gow Said Seen Sailing To United States

Reports from Southampton and New York claim Betty Gow Lindbergh baby nurse sailed toward the United States aboard ships Caledonia or Aquitania under false names. Officials note she recently moved between Glasgow and London while avoiding public scrutiny as Hauptmann trial looms in New Jersey.

Southampton England Betty Gow United States Aquitania Taylor America Bruno Richard Hauptmann New Jersey Miss Gow Glasgow Scotland Lindbergh David T. Wilentz New York Cunard Steamship Offices Belfast Liverpool Caledonia Taylor London Anchor Line Vivien M. Taylor

Former Minister Sent To Prison For Perjury

W. D. Welburn Jr former pastor of Government Hill Methodist Church was convicted of perjury by a district court jury. The verdict imposed seven years in the state penitentiary. The text also notes a June divorce suit with optimistic settlement hopes and a Parker Dam work resumption linked to contract issues.

San Antonio Tex W. D. Welburn, Jr Government Hill Methodist Church Ron. Mead Parker Dam Ickes

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