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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1941

Page

5

Miss Margaret Green and John Ed Johns wed in El Paso

Christmas program at First Christian Church features a pageant detailing the nativity story with Joseph and Mary portrayed by Mr and Mrs J R Robinson and King Herod by Mr W H Hortenstein. The Wise Men and shepherds are played by listed participants with Miss Jane Reaves as the annunciation angel and a Heavenly Choir of many girls.

Margaret Green el Paso John Ed Johns First Christian Church Herod Joseph and Mary J. R. Robinson W. H. Hortenstein The Wise Men W. T. Neely J. Q. Cummins Will Purdy the Shepherds Lee Henrich A. R. Dawson John Winn Charley Walker Jane Reaves Heavenly Choir Marilyn Hiuff Ruth Ann Carothers Georgine Carothers Millie Lou Allison Beverly Seiling Mary Margaret Seiling Mary Pricilla Trout Jo Ann Gregg Fay Strickland Norma Fanning Winfred Monk Fhilis Carter Jackie Bird Cecile Vaudeler Mary Jo Storm Ann Storm Madge Smith Bettie van Doren Edith Schwab Beverly Glass G. T. Reaves W. F. Green Muleshoe Texas L. B. Plummer Roswell M. B. Johns Methodist Church Altura Avenue Plummer Eastern New Mexico College Portales Beta Xi Chapter Sigma Iota Chi Sorority Cha Gallup

L F D Extension Club Christmas Party Highlights

The L F D Extension Club met at Trinity Methodist Church for its annual Christmas party with hostesses. Mrs Pauline Sparkman demonstrated cottage cheese making and a covered dish luncheon followed with holiday songs. Meantime, a separate social note lists local residents and upcoming visits and notes cadences of community life.

L. F. D. Extension Club Trinity Methodist Church Curtis Allman Henry Neans Frank Garrod Pauline Sparkman

Pleasant Hour Club Entertained By Mrs. Lee E Green

The Pleasant Hour Club met at 301 West Deming Street hosted by Mrs. Lee E Green. Poinsettias and cranberry decorated centerpieces adorned the rooms, gifts exchanged from a Christmas tree, and forty two was played with high scores by Mrs. Urdy and Mrs. Tourney. A sweet course in Christmas colors followed served by the hostess to a group including Mrs. Tidmore Tourney Nowell Brown Purdy Pendergrass Miss Gladys Richmond and others.

Pleasant Hour Lee E. Green West Deming Street D. J. Tidmore L. E. Tourney Artie Nowell Louis Brown A. D. Purdy Cecil Pendergrass Gladys Richmond Green

Lions Club Ladies Night Dinner at Nickson Coffee Shop

The Lions Club hosted its annual ladies night Christmas party last evening in the Coronado room at Nickson Coffee Shop. Attendees included Lions and their guests with garlands and corsages. Mrs Paul McEvoy's pupils performed dances, and Santa Claus distributed gifts from a decorated tree after each guest gave an acceptance speech.

Lions Club Coronado Nickson Lions Adies Paul McEvoy Carol Rae Lanmom Sue Schrimsher Patricia Butler Patty Watts Bettie Grey Smith Anna Frances Rice Santa Claus

Girl Scout Troop No 4 Meets at Mrs Pinto Home

Girl Scout Troop No 4 met at Mrs Pinto 210 South Sea yesterday afternoon with Vera Nell Liston Lorraine Kennedy Sammie Graves Norma Jean Harrison Vera Fay Owen Wynell English Merril Keller Maxine Levers and Mrs Pinto present. Mr and Mrs Henry Samson will drive to Clovis tomorrow to meet their son Bob returning from Kansas University for Christmas at home.

Pinto South Sea Vera Nell Liston Lorraine Kennedy Sammie Graves Norma Jean Harrison Vera Fay Owen Wynell English Merril Keller Maxine Levers Henry Samson Clovis Bob Kansas University

Roswell Junior Musicians to Play in El Paso Recital

Roswell and Pecos Valley pupils of the Institute of Educational Music will join El Paso White and Las Cruces students for a community center recital in El Paso on Saturday December 27 at 4 p.m. The event includes a shared rehearsal, a Christmas party, a dress rehearsal for the El Paso Symphony Orchestra, and newsreel filming for the El Paso Sun Carnival. Roswell youths Bennie Boydston Betty Carter Joe Gutierrez Maxine Jennings Vera King Lorraine Lee Billie Lenner Willy Payton Alma Stump Betty Thompson Steve Williams travel with local families. information available at 801 N Richardson Roswell phone 965W.

Roswell Pecos Valley Institute of Educational Music el Paso White Las Cruces National Institue of Music & Arts Community Center Bennie Johnnie Boydston Betty Carter Joe Josephine Gutierrez Maxine Jennings Vera King Lorraine Lee Billie Lentner Willy Payton Alismaiie Stump Betty Thompson Steve Williams Betty Gibson John Millman Stanley Laikin Yvonne Yeager Artesia Gerald Hayn Institute N. Richardson

B P E O Christmas Party Reported by Akin and St John

Chapter B of P E O enjoyed a Christmas party at 215 West Sixth Street hosted by Mrs W W Akin and Miss Charlotte St John. The event featured decorations, readings of The Sad Shepherd, carols, mystery sister gifts, and a basket collection for a needy family. A list of members and the ladies hosting is included along with a calendar note for Friday events.

Chapter B W. W. Akin Charlotte St. John Akin West Sixth Street L. P. Richart Henry van Dykke H. V. Fall Ross L. Malone James F. Hinkle Harry R. Andrew Sylvester P. Johnson George W. Zink Eva M. Cooper W. S. Murrell L. S. Rawson W. C. Buchly Mary Frances McClure R. L. Villard E. E. Lane Arthur Allison

Open House by A. and H. Society at Roswell Museum

The Chaves County Archaeological and Historical Society held an Open House at Roswell Museum with good attendance. D. N. Pope led group singing with L. Henrichs at the piano, Major M. G. Fulton unveiled the Bullfighting bronze statue accepted for the city by Mayor Thomas J. Hall, with Nancy Kost assisting. The Huntingtons endowed Brookgreen Gardens near Charleston and live in New York. Tea closed the meeting hosted by Mrs. G. M. Slaughter and arrangements led by Mrs. M. G. Fulton and social committee.

Chaves County Major Fulton G. S. Oettle Brookgreen Gardens Charleston South Carolina Huntington Huntington’s New York George M. Slaughter M. G. Fulton

Christmas Pageant At Junior High Delights Audience

The Junior High Parent Teachers Association hosted a Christmas program last night in the school auditorium. Miss Lenore Shafer introduced the event and led a city schools music program featuring a Teachers Chorus, the Senior High Glee Club, a pantomime of the Christmas story with Mary and Wise Men, a Verse Choir from eighth grade, and a 135 strong seventh grade chorus. Art classes and teachers arranged the setting and lighting.

Junior High Parent Teachers Association C. R. Greaves A. S. Patterson Lenore Shafer Winifred Carter Mary Dan Marsh Wilbur Conley Luther McCarty Three Wise Men Stanford Daniels David Carr Kelly Johnson Shepherds Miss Shinn Miss Shafer Junior High Irene Swann Gordon Clouser Meairs

Oasis Extension Club Christmas meeting at Mrs. Earl King home

Netlaas Oasis Extension Club gathered at Mrs. Earl King’s home for a Christmas party with carols, gift exchange, and year book filling. Refreshments were served to a slate of members including Mrs. Pauline Sparkman and Mrs. Grace M. King.

Oasis Extension Club Earl King Pauline Sparkman Eunice McCarter A.E. Smith Virgil Threet R. K. Dunlap Russel Pickering J. C. Snider H. S. Brown T. W. Snider G. F. Willis Grace M. King Abe Qualls Robert Bales Bill Petty Martinez R. G. Eddings L. C. Brown Ella A. King

Christmas Program at South Hill School Delights Parents

South Hill School held its annual Christmas program on Thursday afternoon in the school building. Students performed songs and games from each room, followed by a play titled The First Noel directed by Miss Gladys McKnight. The program ended with a Christmas address in Spanish by Rev. Evaristo Picazo.

South Hill School Gladys McKnight Evaristo Picazo

Westminster Class Christmas Party at First Presbyterian Church

The Westminster Adult Bible Class held a Christmas party in the church assembly room Tuesday night with a reading of the Christmas story by Mrs. L. M. Harter, a lighted tree, and refreshments by Mrs. Hayslip Mrs. Griess and Mrs. Kennett. Attendees included Dr. LeRoy Thompson and many members and guests. The event ended with carols and prayer led by Rev. LeRoy Thompson.

Westminster First Presbyterian Church L. M. Harter Christ Hayslip Griess Kennett LeRoy Thompson W. W. Huntly F. O. Santheson Ida Kennett Henry H. Clausing B. F. Arnold W. A. McCloud W. C. Griess Mamie Riley Albert Houchin W. F. Welty

Mistletoe available at Anderson's Gardens

Fresh mistletoe for holiday decorating at Anderson's Gardens. Reserve or visit to pick up or arrange delivery before the holiday rush.

Anderson’s Gardens

Marian Martin Pattern 9917 Basque Hostess Apron Ad

Roswell Daily Record advertises Marian Martin Pattern 9917 for a basque style apron with pointed bias bodice sides and contrast pockets. It details fabric needs for views A and B, sizing small to large, pricing for book and pattern, and ordering instructions.

Marian Martin Marian Martin Attern Roswell Daily Record

Sears Store Wins Contest For Largest Increase

Roswell Sears Roebuck store captured a $75 prize for boasting the highest percentage increase over its quota during a one day sale on January 11. Manager E H Mueller and staff thanked customers for their patronage and support.

Roswell Sears-Roebuck Sears E. H. Mueller

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