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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1952
Page
10
Ex Navy diver Bill Abernathy of Los Angeles plans to walk under the English Channel this year. He says he has clearance from England, the State Department and the U N to proceed and hopes to raise at least $5,000. He is negotiating with firms for free equipment.
A Gallup drug store received an unsigned postmarked letter offering five dollars for “funny books and other things” taken when the writer was small. The note says the money will repay what was taken, presenting a rare sign of remorse and a unique postal clue.
Wanda Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs T J Johnson of 418 East Fifth Street married Sgt Richard MacDonald son of Mr and Mrs Ralph A MacDonald of Fresno California on Thursday evening The double ring ceremony was held by Allen Johnson minister of the College Avenue Church of Christ The bride wore navy blue sheer and white rosebud corsage Maid of honor Wanda Parnell wore pink two piece dress and white carnation corsage Best man was Sgt Robert L Higgins of WAFB After refreshments the cake was cut The couple will reside in Roswell where MacDonald is stationed at WAFB A birthday party was held for Edna Ann Squire who turned eight with a gathering including many children and refreshments at the Squire home
Items of Interest note Dr Norman Nomof husband of the late Elizabeth Ann Parnell Nomof visiting with Mr and Mrs P J Allison and the Redfield family in Roswell en route to a University of California cardiology fellowship. He completed specialty work at the Veterans Hospital and will speak at Presbyterian Woman's Council Circle 6 meeting hosted by Mrs Max Littell.
Roswell Rebekah No. 2 held a regular meeting at the IOOF hall Friday night presided by Eula Mae Owens noble grand An open installation of officers is planned for July 16 with Hazel Cox to be installed noble grand and Claudia Bullock vice grand Hostesses served iced punch and devil's food cake to a long list of members including Beulah Schrimsher Dorothy Bridges Laura Lewis Lillie Jacobs Rebecca E Cole Eunice Walker Diana Lou Cheney Gladys Johnson Violet Barber Hazel Cox Joyce Casey Dorothy Johnson Vera Forrester Dorothy Wade Essie Wallace Eula Mae Owen Louise Brackeen and Audry Frizelle.
The Chisum Extension Club met Wednesday morning with Mrs. Ed Robertson and Mrs. Bob Simmons as hostesses. Miss Winnie Burkhead demonstrated placket making, and Miss Karen Gaston gave a sherbet making and serving demonstration. Refreshments were served to club members and a list of named guests.
The Bachelor’s Club of Roswell held a dinner at the Colonial Supper Club. Sonny Stockton began a new term as president. Joe Buck outlined a Sunday July 27 picnic and treasure hunt in the mountains, with guest couples invited. A separate Albuquerque item reports Felipe Martinez, 30, arrested on marijuana suspicions after 18 cigarets found.
The Roswell Garden Club gathers at 2 30 p m at Mrs H M Huff s residence on North Missouri Avenue with speaker Mrs Hinton Wilmot who will discuss rose growing for exhibition.
Altrusa club gathers Monday at noon at La Cima with Tony Redman speaking on CAP. The Circles of the Presbyterian Woman's Council meet Monday July 14 in several groups: No 1 with Mrs Tom Hall Sr at 404 S Penn at 9 a.m. No 2 and No 3 with Mrs I D Stewart at 1012 N Kentucky at 9:30 a.m. No 5 with Mrs C H Hilliard at 405 S Missouri at 9:30 a.m. No 6 with Mrs Max Littell at 1104 W Fourth at 7:30 p.m.
Dexter Extension Club gathers with Mrs Tom Hammer to discuss the program. Mrs Elmer Bible serves as co-hostess at 11 o'clock. British Overseas Wives Club hosts at Mrs Roy Haner's home at 35 Eighth Street. Walker Air Force Base hosts events at 7 30 p m with directions and passes available by calling 7 2323.
Rebekah Lodge No 2 will hold a public installation of officers at the IOOF hall at 7 30 p m. The Home Improvement Club meets with Mrs M Parkes at 634 East Sixth Street at 2 o clock.
Circle Extension Club gathers at Mrs. Fred Van Doren's country home at 1 30 p m. Yucca Garden Club convenes at 9 at Mrs. Sam Horne's residence 1600 North Wyoming. Mrs Thorn ton Boswell to demonstrate flower arrangements. Woman's Bible Class meets at 2 30 p m at 404 North Kansas. County clerk issues licenses to Fay Cullins and Reginald Thrasher 0-0-0-0-0. License list includes Ruth Ann Dinsmore and Jonathan Rossiter Frances Agnes Doherty and John Edward McMahan Jr Hattie Viola Nuckols and George E Daugherty Velma Jean Crawford and Sherman Townsel.
Chicago report notes State Republican chairman Harry Robins of New Mexico is listed as a bonus member of the GOP National Committee. He is among 32 state leaders chosen for top policy council status due to Republican victories in the last election, governors, or congressional majorities. The move followed a contentious North South dispute over benefits.
Santa Fe reports former Democratic governor and congressman John E. Miles says Taft would have been easier to beat for president than Eisenhower. He predicts bitterness from the Republican convention and hopes Democrats can nominate their candidate without difficulty. Other Democratic leaders declined comment.
The Sertoma Club met Friday at LaCima with newly elected president Bert Shepard presiding. Committee reports filled a general business session as a picnic was planned. Movie star Rhonda Fleming and Dr. Lewis V Morrill of Los Angeles wed in a private ceremony at a Latter Day Saints church. she is on location here.
Stephen Foster, writer of My Old Kentucky Home and Old Folks at Home, shares a birth date with a historic coincidence as both Presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died on July 4, 1826.
Three Norwegians and three Russian settlements are located on West Spitsbergen, the largest island of the Spitsbergen archipelago, highlighting regional presence and activity in the Arctic terrain.
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