Christmas War Times Hope For A Better World Amid Sorrow
Roswell and nationwide families mark Christmas 1941 in sorrow from World War II. Ed Scarritu writes of unity, faith, and a future free world. Local Lions Club and Salvation Army lead relief with toy drives and baskets for hundreds, aided by Boy Scouts, nurses, welfare, and American Legion Auxiliary.
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Ed Scarritu
Roswell
America
Prince of Peace
Lions Club
Santa Claus
Santa
Salvation Army
Lions
Chaves County
Bfg
Boy Scouts
Welfare Department
American Legion Auxiliary
Bank Bar Keglers In Hot Race For League Title
Margie Baker leads Bank Bar in a close chase for the Ladies League championship with a 27-15 record. The team sits two games back of leaders as first-half play nears a winter break after three more matches. Baker has the league’s highest average at 149 while sponsors praise the team.
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Bank Bar Keglers
Margie Baker
Bank Bar
Peat Corn
Vivian Gray
Lorene Gooch
Margie
S. Margie Baker
Community groups coordinate Christmas charity effort
Various organizations including First Christian church First Baptist church Catholic Youth Organization Catholic Daughters of America Girl Scout troops and 4-H clubs along with the Lions and Salvation Army have cleared their plans with the State Welfare Department in Roswell to avoid duplication. Additional groups are expected to join.
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First Christian Church
First Baptist Church
Catholic Youth Organization
Catholic Daughters of America
Girl Scouts
Lions
Salvation Army
State Welfare Department
Roswell
Murder Hearing Set For Three Men In Armstrong Case
Preliminary murder hearing for Orbit Ham William Ham and Thomas Wallace Baker is set for 9 a m Tuesday before Pat ONeill J P in the S Armstrong case Armstrong was fatally shot on December 10 at Hager man and died December 14 The piece notes charitable efforts in Roswell during Christmas time and quotes a Bethlehem reference.
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S. Armstrong
Pat O'Neill
J. P. Armstrong
Hagerman
Orbit
Sherry” Ham
Armstrong
William Ham
Orbit Ham
Thomas Wallace Baker
Christmas Lights Should Be Turned On Monday Night
Citizens are urged to light outdoor Christmas displays tomorrow night for the Chamber of Commerce contest opening. The goal is a united, well lit town to celebrate the season, with participation encouraged for all eligible homes and districts.
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Chamber of Commerce
Marriage Licenses in Artesia and Roswell Area
The list shows Charles Lowell Kidd of Artesia and Mildred Marie Awalt of Hageman, Sam Flores and Emma Gonzales of Roswell, Homer Ray Martin and Ruth Estelma Bagwell of Roswell, and William L. Witt of Roswell with Margie Steger of Dexter. The piece notes simple Christmas lighting traditions, Roswell’s festive reputation, and a Chamber of Commerce Defense Stamp contest awarding 17 winners, as well as a district-wide plan change affecting homes in the city and surrounding area.
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Charles Lowell Kidd
Artesia
Mildred Marie Awalt
Hagerman
Sam Flores
Emma Gonzales
Roswell
Homer Ray Martin
Ruth Estelma Bagwell
Chamber of Commerce
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Ingalls Memorial Home
Fort Stanton Hospital
Rotary Club
West Alameda Open House
Glover’s
William L. Witt
Margie Steger
Dexter
Bob Hope
Paramount
Yucca Theatre
Pilus
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