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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1921
Page
3
Mrs T J Pearson and her children left yesterday afternoon for Carlsbad to spend ten days with home folks. Dr Pearson will join them Saturday. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Wolfe arrived from Tillar Arkansas to spend Christmas with relatives in the city, traveling via Fort Worth and Dallas.
A collection of social items and Christmas activities from Roswell features a humorous Christmas card wish, a dinner hosted by Mrs. W. A. Johnson for Roswell Hardware employees, a Christmas tree gift to Washington avenue school, and multiple wedding, church, and club events. Highlights include George Bogert and Stella Taylor’s marriage, St. Andrew's Christmas service, Wotton's Club party at the Elks Club, a Christmas drive for disabled veterans, and a First Christian church primary party plus meal and a recital linked to Christian College students.
An advertisement touts blouses and waists in sizes from six to twenty to meet demand. It emphasizes complete middy fits and highlights numerous distinctive styles.
A big Christmas party arranged by Trieb's Captain is set for Saturday afternoon at 2 30. All the children are invited to meet Santa Claus and attend the festive event. Holidays in Vermont feature Miss Mabel Cahoon of Smith College visiting Lyndon Folsom home. Lawrence Wolfe of Tillar Ark arrives for holidays after a stop in Fort Worth. Seminary Girls Home notes Miss Ruth Hervey and Miss Charlotte Willson of Monticello Seminary arrive to spend Christmas with family in St Louis area.
Friday is the day for Salvation Army to distribute Christmas food baskets. Urges rapid last minute donations tonight and tomorrow morning to bolster the Christmas Dinner fund, which remains under-subscribed. Calls readers to act now and asks if their conscience is clear and if they have added their share.
A Roswell laundry ad urges women to drop family washing, promising instant service by phone. It touts economy and relief, offering finished complete or rough-dry loads with flat work ironed, claiming neighbors already use the service. Phone 16.
The appeal for clothing for the seamen at Ft Stanton drew modest support, but many bundles were donated. If a bundle was missed by the Boy Scouts, call the Chamber of Commerce to arrange pickup. Serviceable men’s clothing is welcome for sailors who do not receive a government allowance.
Will C. Lawrence left Wednesday night for his old home at Crawley Louisiana where he will spend the Christmas holidays with home folks.
Roswell Auto Co advertisement wishes readers a merry Christmas to all friends and customers, noting seasonal greetings and goodwill from the business.
Our complete stock affords a most pleasing gift for Christmas. L. B. Boellner & Son advertise a broad selection of holiday presents, inviting shoppers to browse their store for seasonable offerings.
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