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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1940

Page

4

Christmas luncheon and party at Ingalls Memorial Home

The L F D Extension Club hosted a full day event at Ingalls Memorial Home with Mrs L A Carson presiding. A Christmas program by the music committee featured Manuel Oracion and his Hawaiian string ensemble as gifts were exchanged and Mrs E M Gaylord received a farewell shower.

Ingalls Memorial Home L. F. D. Extension Club Mmes Henry Neans E. Greening John Bragg Beers L. A. Carson Charles Lawey Glenn Yarnell Carol White

American Legion Auxiliary December Meeting Held

The American Legion Auxiliary met in December at Ingalls Memorial Home with President Mrs. W. H. Dearholt presiding. They planned 25 Christmas baskets and a Sunday 2:30 pm Christmas party for children of World War veterans. The group voted to adopt a veteran in Albuquerque hospital and send a Christmas gift. Mrs. Dearholt reported on a mid year AL A conference in Albuquerque. refreshments were provided by Mrs. J. B. Jones, Mrs. Annie Matthews, Mrs. Asa Guffey and Mr. Frank Garrod. Mrs. Joel Walker will travel to Sparta Tennessee to be with her critically ill father.

American Legion Auxiliary Party Ingalls Memorial Home American Legion Auxiliary W. H. Dearholt Albuquerque Dearholt Mmes J. B. Jones Annie Matthews Asa Guffey Frank Garrod

Christmas program at First Baptist Church set for Sunday

The First Baptist Church will host its annual Christmas program and White Gift Service this Sunday at 7 30 PM. The cantata Natal Day by Norman Hall features roles from Mary to Wise Men with a large adult and youth choir and a long list of local participants.

First Baptist Church Natal Day Norman Hall Mary H. C. Buchanan Joseph C. H. Arrington H. P. Garrett Morris Bush Marie Blakeney Jean Kersey Aileen Sanders Albert Stubbs Terry Nichols Miehard Hume Garrett Junior Cates Angels Billie Jean Thomas Katherine Smith Louise Swisher Cherub Janice Tankersley Wise Men Swain Sterling Kenneth Lewis Lowell Smith Shepherds Ralph Green Bill St. Johns Winifred Binns PP. V. Thorson

The Toy Shop Window pantomime at Child Garden

The Toy Shop Window a Christmas pantomime was presented yesterday morning by Child Garden pupils under Mrs Sadie C Vaudelet for their mothers. Read in rhyme by Mrs George Slaughter, children wore costumes and played roles led by Miniature Santa Jeddie McEvoy. Santa distributed gifts made by the children to their mothers as the group sang and danced around a Christmas tree.

Roswell Woman’s Club Paul McEvoy George Smith Ginger Smith Mary Lynn Williams Mary Lou McGee Ruth Louise Norton Elizabeth Ann Childress Billy Ann Hinkle Patricia Butler Bruce Prager Juanita Ann Jones Evelyn Gill Betty Charlene Greaves Lou Hannah Mann Patsy Treta Don Exum Hooper Jerry, Jeannine Jimmy Jerry Smith Patricia Johnson Tom Slaugher Johanna Williams Jack Hooper Bettie Grey Smith Evening Star Elbert K. Schuler Child Garden Sadie C. Vaudelet George Slaughter Jeddie McEvoy Santa Claus Myrtle Ruth Owens Lottie Beth Hedgcoxe Bo Peep Eleanor Lander Gordon Lander Glenn Prager Billy Corn Sally Henry Lucy Lou Webbs Millie Lou Bowman Carol Don Tidmore Spinning Top Jean Creek

Nazarene Young People Hold Social Meeting

The Nazarene Young People's Society organized a Christmas social at the Haley home on East Second Street on Thursday night. Many games and merriment followed with refreshments served to a listed group including Clarence Adams Ira D Wallace Pauline Evans Rev George Gardner Delwin Hennessey Ima Gilmore Kenneth Meredith Willa Dean Dennis Lillie Mae Evans B F and Esther Harris Iva Dell Haley Mr and Mrs Haley Glen Dennis Emo Orr Levita Haley Mary Jo Ely Ramona Myers Wilma Haley Mrs Brown Lorena Brown Virgil Haley Juanita Haley Frances Pye Marjorie Miles Josie Finney and Rev and Mrs V B Atteberry.

The Nazarene Young People’s Society Haley East Second Street Clarence Adams Ira D. Wallace Pauline Evans George Gardner Delwin Hennessey Ima Gilmore Kenneth Meredith Willa Dean Dennis Lillie Mae Evans B. F Esther Harris Iva Dell Haley

Mary Helen and Ralls Jones Host Holiday Dancing Party

Mary Helen and Ralls Craven Jones gave a Christmas dance at the Country Club from eight to eleven. The ballroom sparkled with holiday decor, evergreen boughs, and a Christmas tree with bingo and dancing as guests enjoyed punch and snacks. Hosts and chaperones included Mrs. K A Yoder and Mrs. Paul Schultz among others. a long guest list followed.

Mary Helen Ralls Craven Jones Jones K. A. Yoder Paul G. Schultz Robert W. Mitchell Ladye Dee Jones Genevieve Yoder Doris Chambers Mary Harrison Virginia Henry Dorothy Reese Fletcher Aleen Hinkle Marylin Huff Ann Klingsmith Sue Saunders Cecile Vaudelet Jane Richart Jean Blakeney Louise Swisher Virginia Strike Mary Pat McLish Alice Marie Fowler Leslie Anderson Betty Jean King Patsie Patterson Betty Ward Betty Lou Ballard Jean Corn Johanna Williams Ruth Ann Carothers Gwen Knox Jean Malarney Margaret Fiannisin Sam Spencer Sam Marshell Fred Burkstaller Gant Mary Helen Jones

Joan Crawford Heads Home From East For Xmas Holiday

Actress Joan Crawford confirms return trip from the East to celebrate Christmas holidays. She plans to be in town for the season and to prepare for upcoming Metro stage or film commitments.

Joan Crawford

Washington Ave School Presents Interesting Christmas Program

Washington Avenue School staged a neighborhood Christmas program with each room presenting a act. Third graders directed by Miss Cartwright performed The Brownies Rebellion with Donald Hingst as Santa and Robe rt Norton as Wingfoot. First graders in Miss Donaldson's room performed Little Gifts with Mary Lynn Williams as the Christmas Fairy and Kay Dallas as Doll.

Washington Avenue Letress Cartwright Donald Hingst Santa Robert Norton Wingfoot Phelps White Jerry Keith George Buchanan Betty Bedford Annette Barnes Ann Worthington Laura Ruth Corn Lillian Donaldson Mary Lynn Williams Tommy Sue Dunnahoo Kay Dallas Buddy Eppers Martha Low Lee Lamb Louis ‘Dwain Leach Donna Kay, Mitchell Aliva Lloyd Kurry Albert King Raymond Shaw Jeanne Irvin Nancy Tweedy Ray Besing Neva Simmons P T. A Miss Cartwright

A Woman's Face star returns from Eastern tour

Jeannette MacDonald and Gene Raymond prepare to spend the holidays in Hollywood after finishing an Eastern concert run. Andersen Gardens Home Made Sauerkraut 10-iB8tfe.

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