Items of Interest Highlights From Local News
John M. Crocker, son of Mr and Mrs J E Crocker of Dexter, graduates July 3 from Treasure Island Radar School in California. Cpl Richard A Villard, son of Mr and Mrs R Wu Villard, promoted to sergeant in Korea after training at Camp Hood. Oma P Lowery returns from Grosse Pointe Mich to visit niece Mrs M S Huffaker and Mr Huffaker. Mrs Huffaker is the former Dorothy Dufo. Mary Lou McGee and Mrs Gabe Martin depart for Houston to attend the national Pi Beta Phi meeting at the Shamrock Hotel. Langford Keith Jr attends ROTC Air Force school at Williams Air Force Base Ariz. Also notes on Native irrigation works and a brief classified ad line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Crocker
J. E. Crocker
Dexter
Treasure Island
U.S. Army
California
Roswell High School
Cpl
Richard A. Villard
R. Wu. Villard
Korea
Camp Hood
Oma P. Lowery
Grosse Pointe, Mich
M. S. Huffaker
Mr. Huffaker
Huffaker
Dorothy Dufo
Mary Lou McGee
Gabe Martin
Houston
Texas
Pi Beta Phi National Social Sorority
Shamrock Hotel
Langford Keith, Jr
Williams Air Force Base
Ariz
Roswell News Highlights Fourth of July Social Scene
Roswell greetings parade the town with Fourth of July notes. Announcement confirms Guy Catola’s appointment to the Naval Academy in Annapolis. Chum Society plans a private pool party at the Country Club. Wedding bells echo January nuptials for Grant Williams and Eloise Massingale. Patricia Butler hosts a Dallas visit with Hockaday girls, hosting a dinner for multiple friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruidoso
Hollywood
Roswell
Guy Catola
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Coach Corn
Chum Society
Country Club
Chum
Grant Williams
Eloise Massingale
Patricia Butler
Dallas
Texas
Hockaday School For
Jean Blake
Noel Westerfield
Frances Norton
N. L. Akin
Patricia Lodewick
Jerry Bear
Barbara Ray
David Wilson
Melvin Myers
Jeddy McEvoy
Sue Daniels
California
Jan Armstrong
Georgine Carothers
Diltsy
North Washingon
Simons-Corn Wedding Details and Afterglow Celebration
The ceremony featured navy blue attire with white corsages as the couple, surrounded by both grandmothers, the groom’s sister, and local relatives, celebrated with a breakfast at El Rancho. The couple, now Mr. and Mrs. Corn, departed for a motor trip to Fort Knox where the groom serves as a second lieutenant. The bride is noted as a skilled horsewoman with trophies and recent Roswell High School graduation, while the groom was Salutatorian at NMMI and selected for West Point anniversary events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corn
el Rancho
Fort Knox
Texas
Arizona
Roswell High School
New Mexico Military Institute
NMMI
U. S. Army
West Point
Chums Society
Rainbow Assembly For
Stephen’s College
Columbia
U.S. Army
J. Ross Thomas
Teresa Champion
Albuquerque
Lula Richardson
Pearsall
Tex
Edna Smith
Mesquite
E. W. Smith
Lubbock
Donna Martin
Kansas City
Mrs. Davis Celebrates 90th Birthday at Roswell Home
Mrs. David C. Davis turned 90 with a Monday luncheon hosted by granddaughter Mrs. Earl Corn and great granddaughters at 310 South Richardson Roswell. About 100 friends attended an afternoon open house from 3 to 6 oclock, decorating rooms with flowers and serving punch cookies and nuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Davis
South Richardson
Ray Morton
van Wirt
Ohio
Earl Corn
Roswell and Dexter
Thornton Boswell III
Thornton Boswell IV
Dexter
David C. Davis
Thornton Boswell, III
Catherine Corn
South Richardson Avenue
Lois Lucas Weds Martin in Fort Collins Nuptials
Miss Lois Lucas and Martin wed after engagement at University of Colorado. Hees master’s degree planned at Colorado A. and M. in August while pursuing PhD work in biochemistry at Utah. Couple to reside in Fort Collins before Sept. 1 then Salt Lake City for further studies. Out of town guests from Roswell Denver Salt Lake City and more attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Colorado
Colorado A. & M
University of Utah
Points
Colorado
Fort Collins
Remmington
Salt Lake City
Martin
Palm Beach
Edward Herring
Roswell
Mary Headley
Raymond Johnson
R. J. Nelson
Denver
W. D. Storey
Nancy
Richard Storey
John van Pulsum
John Schellman
Cummins Baby Born in Roswell with Picnic Invitation
Mr and Mrs J C Cummins announce the birth of a son named James Leonard Cummins on July 2. Rainbow Girls of Roswell are invited to their annual picnic at Missouri Avenue Park on Tuesday July 8 at 5 30 p m honoring Rainbow founder Mark Sexson with each attendee bringing 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Cummins
James Leonard Cummins
Family connections noted in wedding feature
The item lists Hinderliter as mother of the groom, identifies Mrs. T. L. Mitchell as sister of the groom, and mentions M/Set. T. L. Mitchell, highlighting key relations tied to the wedding party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinderliter
T. L. Mitchell
Willis Barbour wedding ties NMMI cadet friends
Willis Barbour and his bride celebrated with brother groomsmen and fellow NMMI cadets. The reception at Roswell Country Club featured Mrs Barbour and Mrs Willis greeting guests, with elaborate lace fashion and floral arrangements. The couple planned a future trip to Fort Knox where the groom would be stationed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Barbour
Fred Schrimsher
Jerry Simons
Bob Skelly
Jerry Fisher
Bill Poarch
NMMI
Mrs. Willis
Roswell Country Club
E. L. Thielking
Paul Reynolds
Joe Harris
Albuquerque
Fort Knox
U.S. Army
Miss Coggins and Fort Worth trio noted in society notes
Albuquerque residents Miss Patsy Cunningham and Mr and Mrs E A Starr of Fort Worth join Coggins and J D Coggins Jr of Albuquerque in a society item. A brief line about convention broadcast on K G F L 1400 follows, then a science asides about planets near the sun moving faster than farther bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coggins
J. D. Coggins, Jr
Albuquerque
Patsy Cunningham
E. A. Starr
Fort Worth
K.G.F.L
Two Couples Host Lawn Party for Roswell Artist
Mr and Mrs Lewis Schumaker and Mr and Mrs Jerome Leith gave a lawn party at 905 North Missouri Avenue after Arnold Leondar opened his one man show at the Roswell Museum. Guests included Col and Mrs Charles Ward Col and Mrs Walter Graham Mayor and Mrs Warren Cobean Irving Barncheck Milan Vascove and other locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Schumaker
Jerome Eith
Shumaker
North
Missouri Avenue
Arnold Leondar
Roswell Museum
Leondar
Charles Ward
Don C. Wright
Sim Christy
Ray Donahue
Walter Graham
Asthma Help Through Chiropractic Say Local Doctor
Local physician argues asthma can improve when a spinal subluxation is corrected by chiropractic care. He explains misaligned vertebra blocks nerve flow and health, urging patients not to lose hope and offering contact details for consultation at J. P. White Building. Public service advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald B. McLeod
D. C
J. P. White
Adv
Houston couple welcome daughter Martha Ann Skibbe
Capt and Mrs H W Skibbe of Houston announce the birth of a daughter on June 26 named Martha Ann in honor of her grandmother Mrs Andrew Theodore of Roswell. Mrs Skibbe is the former Miss Ann Theodore of Roswell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Skibbe
Houston
Martha Ann
Andrew Theodore
Roswell
Skibbe
Ann Theodore
Merrill infant born at St Marys Hospital
Sgt. and Mrs. W. G. Merrill announce the birth of a son on July 7 at St. Marys Hospital. The child is named Steven Carlson. Mrs. Merrill is the former Miss Shirley Carl-.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Merrill
West Deming
St. Mary’s Hospital
Steven Carlson
Merrill
Shirley Carl
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Carl J. Carlson
South
Kentucky Avenue
United States
Young Roswell
Dirtsy
Simons
Safe Manufacturers National Association
N. Main
Roswell Typewriter CO
Miss Lois Lucas
Willis-Barbour
Miss Carol
Liaa F
ALTA
H. H. McGee
Wenu
Jorge
Ste Et
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