Messiah Presented by Roswell Choral Club at First Methodist
The Roswell Choral Society performed Handel's The Messiah last evening before a large appreciative audience. Directed by Mrs. Paul McEvoy, with Lee Henrichs conducting the overture and Rev. Brabham officiating at invocation. Soloists included Jack Deason and Ruth Emmett among others. offertory Silent Night rendered by Mrs. W. W. Akin. Members listed by voice part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell Choral Society
First Methodist Church
Roswell Society
Paul McEvoy
Lee Henrichs
Thomas W. Brabham
F. B. Howden, Jr
Jack Deason
T. C. Rice
J. R. Robinson
Ruth Emmett
Charles Wooldridge
Charlotte St. John
W. W. Akin
Choral Society
Miss Opal Kersey Hosts Open House Before Nuptials
Miss Opal Kersey, soon to wed Captain William Roudebush of the New Mexico Military Institute, held open houses yesterday at 209 South Pennsylvania Avenue. Guests, received with help from her mother Mrs. L. R. Kersey and sister, viewed wedding gifts including Rose Point crystal and Homewood silver, plus linens, art, and quilts, among them an Eastern Star quilt by her grandmother Mrs. J. H. Sharp of Lowell, Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opal Kersey
William c. Roudebush
New Mexico Military Institute
South
Pennsylvania Avenue
L. R. Kersey
Jean Kersey
Lamar Strickland
Joe Massey
J. H. Sharp
Lowell
Arkansas
Teen Age Societies Hold Meetings
Local teen groups held gatherings with Margaret Gilliland on East College Avenue to plan fundraisers at Cruse’s Wagon Yard and Ingalls Memorial Home for December 27. Members and hosts listed include Louise Sterrett, Thana Hunter, Nadine McPherson and Margaret Gilliland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ss. O. S
Margaret Gilliland
S. O. S. Society
East College Avenue
Cruse
Ingalls Memorial Home
Louise Sterrett
Thana Hunter
Nadine McPherson
Aileen Tapp
Lisette Gessert
Mildred White
Nina Jean Davis
Jean Griffith
Connie Pritchard
Marjorie Wolfe
Pledge Joyce Santee
Luncheon at The Poplars by Young Woman's Dept
The Young Woman's Department of the Woman's Club hosted a Christmas luncheon at The Poplars for twenty two. A four course turkey meal was served and Dr. R. T. Schaefer gave a fine talk. Christmas carols were led by Mrs. Paul McEvoy followed by an organ recital at the Woman's Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Schaefer
Paul McEvoy
Woman’s Club
Mmes. Powhatan Carter
Gordon Clouser
A. B. Cotton
Fred Croom
Oran Dale
Dial Exum
Paul Goodsell
John Halter
Walter Harrison
Joe Huff
Hobart Lowe
Paul McCutcheon
Ross Malone
George McFadden
A. S. Patterson
J. S. Slatton
George Morgan Slaughter
H. M. Stafford
Raymond Smith
Paul Welch
J. D. Wilson
J. H. Young
Lovely Christmas Luncheon of Haymaker Class at First Christian Church
The Haymaker Class hosted a Christmas luncheon yesterday in the annex for twenty-two guests. A two course turkey meal was served, presents were exchanged under a lit tree, and Mrs. A. F. Madison led a holiday program. Attending were Mmes. A. F. Madison, O. R. Haymaker, Henrietta Ernst, Malcolm Sale, George L. Reese, Wesley Foster, Hugh M. Huff, J. Q. Cummins, Frank Talmage, Will Purdy, R. V. Young, Lawrence Dry, W. T. Neely, B. B. Wilson, T. A. Sacra, A. E. Freehart, A. D. Jones, A. R. Treat, J. D. Hill, G. T. Reaves, L. D. Tucker, and E. C. Jackson of Lake Arthur.
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Haymaker
First Christian Church
Annex
A. F. Madison
Mmes
G. T. Reaves
L. D. Tucker
E. C. Jackson
Lake Arthur
Mrs Thomas Hall Hosts Woman's Club Board Meeting
Roswell Woman's Club president Mrs Thomas J Hall welcomed the board at her 404 South Pennsylvania Avenue home for an informal morning coffee. Potted poinsettias and holiday decor filled the rooms while sachet balls served as favors and sandwiches and sweets with coffee were offered. Attendees included Mmes Paul Goodsell Hugh M Huff Jr A D Jones Don H Wilmot Frank Marks Walter Harrison Jason W Kellahin John W Rhea. Also noted is the birth of a daughter to Milton Herbert and Elizabeth Cunningham born December 17 at St Mary's hospital Myrna Lynn Herbert.
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Sigma Kappa Phi
Iris Lee Lord
Doris Patterson
Imogene Fisher
Vera Lee Green
Thelma Henry
Fern Hardcastle
Betty Thompson
Dixie Dan Goode
Elizabeth Harrell
Ruth McCarter
Audre Fales
Billye Draper
Ann Worthington
Pals
Pennsyyvania Avenue
Tuberculosis Fund
Beverly Brookshier
Emily Fowler
Helen Jewett
Joyce Naramore
Elyse Saunders
Gayle Armstrong
Mary Frances Greenwade
Jean Hunt
Gaye Lair
Suzanne Norton
Betty Jean Pierce
Bernice Santheson
Bettie Grey Smith
Imogene Stockton
Barbara Vaudelet
Beky Yoder
Madeline Young
Therylene Knox
Lois Jean Boehner
Barbara
Hannah Pruit
Mary Evelyn Wyatt
Billie Cooley
Frances Lowrey
Bebe Sanders
Mamie Destree
Helen Sullivan
Betty Herring
Shirley Ann Jones
Pauline Crossen
Nancy Lutz
Jane Wolfe
Phyllis Young
Martha Ellett
Virginia Crosby
Sarah Louise Palmer
George Griswold
Cecilia Vaucelet
Mary Frances Destree
Ann Cox
Maude Lee York
David Hulbard
Bobbie Mills
J. B. Sullivan
Donald Shadinger
John Powers
Jerry Owen
Gen Kelly
Hugh Hanagan
George DeShurley
Howard Bloom
Frank Blair
Ted Brown
Jimmy de Voss
Dick Gallivan
Bill McCutcheon
Thomas J. Hall
Roswell
Jason W. Kellahin
John W. Rhea
Mrs. Hall
Milton Herbert
Elizabeth Cunningham
East Third Street
St. Mary’s Hospital
Myrna Lynn Herbert
Christmas Party for Ruth Class at First Baptist
First Baptist Church Sunday School Ruth Class held its Christmas party at Mrs. Ira L. Holmstead’s home. Mrs. G Gillstrap led devotionals, President Mrs. R L Brown presided, and the group planned a basket for a needy family and toys for Portales Children’s Home. Dorothy Reece Fletcher played two piano solos. carols, gift exchange, games, and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly E. Pruit
Dorothy Reece Fletcher
Mmes
Irene Todhunter
Mary Summers
M. Smith
A. D. Groseclose
S. Barnett
Elmer Letcher
G. Gillstrap
Jack Crow
Barney Robinson
Ralph Goodnight
Missouri Avenue Teachers Hold Chinese Themed Party
Miss Clyde Totten and Miss Eva Bourne hosted a Missouri Avenue School teachers party at Miss Totten’s home 706 North Pennsylvania. The evening featured a Chinese menu and decoration, a four course dinner, Chinese games, and gift exchanges. Notable moments included a gift to Miss Burr Powell, and Miss Letress Cartwright leaving the staff to marry Mr. Bill Meador in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Totten
Eva M. Bourne
Missouri Avenue
Miss Totten
Pennsylvania Avenue
Miss Bourne
Miss Burr Powell
Lucille Bates
Marion Sanders
Jane Russell Oberkampf
Lavora Hedrick
Lou Struthers
Irene Swann
Lenore Shhaefer
Audrey Totten
Gleaners of Trinity Methodist Host Christmas Party
The Gleaners of Trinity Methodist Church hosted a Christmas party at Mrs. W. B. McCoy home on South Sea Avenue. Mrs. Guy M. Rowe led devotionals, Mrs. W. S. Murrell presided, and Mrs. W. B. Dearr organized entertainment for members and guests listed among attendees.
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The
Sarah Reid
J. D. Hearn
Sylvester P. Johnson
Lucy Youse
W. B. Dearr
S. E. Ross
Harry Thorne
J. M. Littell
Guy M. Rowe
May Ellett
George W. Zink
McDaniel
R. H. Davis
Charles S. Brewster
W. C. Holl
Applique Brightens Apron Pattern 9568
Strawberry season may be mid summer yet Marian Martin pattern 9568 offers two apron styles A and B with patch pockets and optional ruffles. Includes transfer pattern, easy applique directions, and dressmaking tips with fabric yardage for sizes 32 to 46. Order by mail with 15 cents to The Record Pattern Department.
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Marian Martin
Girl Scout Council Holds Meeting
The Roswell Girl Scout Council met at the Chamber of Commerce with Mrs Arden Boellner presiding. A Christmas party for Girl Scouts December 27 at the club building and the annual Girl Scout dinner January 21 at the Little House were announced. Vera Smith reported on activities and caroling plans for Christmas Eve from 5 to 7. Mrs Walter Harrison was installed as the new commissioner. Attendees included Arden Boellner Harrison Huff Jones White Myrick Russell Smith Shrecengost Vandewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell Girl Scout Council
Chamber of Commerce
Arden Boellner
Little House
Vera Smith
Scouting Activites
Walter Harrison
Mmes. Arden Boellner
Hugh M. Huff, Jr
A. D.jones
Harry White
F. Myrick Russell
Frank L. Smith
D. J. Shrecengost
Ralph Vandewart
Roswell Social Notes and Christmas Gatherings
Local society items list names of attendees and guests from Independence Kansas and California visits. Sunset Creamery hosts a Roswell Counry Club dinner highlighting frozen food line with talks and decorations. John A. Barnett’s son born in Dallas but died shortly after. mother recovering. The American Legion Auxiliary schedules a Friday meeting at 2:30 PM.
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Sunset Creamery
Roswell Country Club
Roswell
Artesia
American Legion Auxiliary
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FBI
Choral Club
Joyce Wyly
P. Johnson, Jr
Marjorie Robertson
Bernice Blough
Ernest Wilson
Joan Savage
Betty Jean Herring
Emma Dale Jordan
Levita Haley
Bobby Anderson
Altos
June Brookshier
Virginia Margraves
Rose Hurt
Clark Storm
Juanita Haley
Catherine Pierce
Esther McNally
Florrie Ra
Ere
Poplars
Young Womans Department
Mrs. Thomas Hall
Seardh
Womans Club
Ruth
Totten
Mo. Ave
Gleaner
Jane
Larry
TODAY
THUR
Comedy Riot
Marian Masten
Girl Scout Council
W. J. McMillen
Roland T. Schaefer
J. B. Clark
John Summersgill
Chas. W. Hanes
Joe Ruhl
Annie Holeshue
Lula Dearholt
M. L. Long
H. V. Fall
H. F. Davis
L. G. Ellett
Frances Clayton
Mmes. Keithly
Anna C. Trask
Tom Morrow
Emma F. Benson
J. E. Crippen
Little Paul Summersegfil
R. H. Turner
Independence
Kansas
Bob Turner
Stanford University
Palo Alto
California
John A. Barnett
Dallas
Texas
Dearholt
Bryant
Albuquerque
J. B. Jones
Jack Anderson
Asa Guffey
Frank Garrod
Annie Matthews
Scouting
BON Ton Shop
Central Confectionery
O. S. Brown Grocery
N. Richardson
Snelson’s Bakery
Bray-Moore
Woodhead Electric Company
Sporting Goods
Amonett’s
Berkshire Hose
Price & Co
John Blea
Albuquerque St
Mitchell Drug Co
Ogue
Lucien Lelong
OWL Drug CO
GMC
Gmcs
YMAC
Court House
East 4Th Street
Roswell, New Mexico
Renie
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