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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1941

Page

2

Garden Club Meet At Willis Fords Back Garden Roswell

Roswell Garden Club met yesterday afternoon at four o clock in the back garden of the Willis Ford home at 404 South Lea Avenue. Mrs John McClure presided over the business session when it was voted to donate ten dollars to the Fair Association. A garden quiz directed by Mrs Ford featured scientific names of trees flowers vines and shrubs with guests naming their common names. There was fairly good attendance.

Roswell Ford’ Garden

Classes In Art Museum This Week In Roswell

Miss Lois Dunham arrives to direct adult and children art classes at Roswell Museum Art Center. A Minnesota native with studies at Minneapolis Institute, St. Catherine College, Frank Wiggins trade school, and Otis Institute, she works in pastels and water colors. Contact Mrs. Bond to enroll.

Lois Dunham Melrose Art Center Roswell Miss Dunham Minnesota Minneapolis Institute College of St. Catherine St. Paul Los Angeles Frank Wiggins Otis Art Institute Roswell Museum Art Center

Nourishing hot weather menu across three meals

A practical daily menu highlights seasonal produce. Breakfast blends Fresh Berries Scrambled Eggs and Bacon French Toast and Coffee while Lunch features Cottage Cheese Fruit Salad Graham Bread and Apple Sauce. Dinner includes Cold Sliced Tongue Corn on the Cob Creamed Potatoes Lettuce Salad and Melon with a vegetable salad relish and a tangy dressing.

Marian Martin Pattern 9751 for colorful cotton dress

Marian Martin Pattern 9751 showcases a breezy sleeveless peasant style with cross bodice buttons and ric rac trim. Pattern details include sizes 12 to 40, fabric needs, price Fifteen Cents, and order form in The Roswell Daily Record Pattern Department.

Omanany Martin Marian Martin

Miss Sara Wilson Tops Conference Leaders

Miss Sara Wilson and fellow delegates Miss Phyllis Young Miss Evelyn Dawson and Jack McCarter attended the Sandia Conference of Young People of the Christian Church. Wilson was elected state president of the Conference. They report a week filled with interesting experiences and activities.

Sara Wilson Phyllis Young Evelyn Dawson Jack McCarter Sandia Young People of the Christian Church

Roswell Social Roundup Includes Visitors and Picnic

Mrs. R. E. Maddox of Farwell Texas visited with Dickie and Jan in Roswell during their parents absence and will stay in Roswell for a week or two longer. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Joyce and sons came from their mountain ranch to spend the day. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Wiggens of Lafayette Louisiana are visiting Mrs. Nicholas and family for three weeks. Martha Kennedy, director of the federal art center in Gallup New Mexico, visited Roswell and invited locals to Gallup during the Indian Ceremonial. Safeway workers and families enjoyed a picnic at Rui doso with forty two attendees.

Nue el Paso R. E. Maddox Farwell, Tex Armstrong Dickie Jan Herbert Joyce Small Sons R. E. Wiggens Elizabeth Nicholas Lafayette, la Martha Kennedy Federal Art Center Gallup New Mexico Roswell Cliff Conley

Price & Co. executive heads to New York for buying

Mr. Jack Simon manager of the ready-to-wear department at Price & Co. sails to New York for a buying trip. He will study European and domestic lines and place orders to refresh stock for the Chicago shop. He is expected to return by month’s end for the spring display.

Jack Simon Price & Co New York Price and Co

Local residents take trips for shopping and sightseeing

Mr W A Vandewart and Mrs Phillip Stees depart by train for New York to shop for Everybodys. Mr and Mrs Horace H McGee with children and Mrs J P White depart by car for Yellowstone Park and the Pacific Northwest. Miss Clara Guffey returns from a Texas visit with Aunt Mrs J G McKinney.

W. A. Vandewart Phillip Stees Marguerite Hennessy New York Horace H. McGee David Mary Lou Clara Guffey Alf Guffey East Third Street J. G. McKinney Vernon Texas

Los Angeles society girl wins divorce from Russell K Thaw

Kay Roberts Thaw, a Los Angeles socialite, appears in court and secures a divorce from Russell K Thaw, son of New York millionaire Harry K Thaw. The case highlights a thaw in high society separations.

Kay Roberts Thaw Los Angeles Russell K. Thaw Harry K. Thaw New York

Smoked Beef Canape Preparation Tip

A quick method for making smoked beef canapes. Cut slices with scissors to desired size, spread with cream cheese and horseradish, roll into a cornucopia shape, and garnish the large end with parsley.

Tomato Cheese Canape Recipe Card

Round bread slices spread with butter and American cheese. Top with tomato slice pepper and salt. Bake five minutes. Pipe egg white meringue rings around each canape and brown. Serve with a rich cheese cream sauce dabbed in the center. Reheat before serving.

Nazis Fail to Board Yawata Maru in Pacific Escape Attempt

Nazified staff and families attempted to board the NYK liner Yawata Maru yesterday fearing seizure without British safe conduct assurances. After two hours the British embassy in Washington said Nazis would not be molested en route. Consul-general Wiedemann pressured the captain to return, but the Japanese master declined. He then urged Tokyo to halt the ship 90 miles at sea to await developments.

Pacific Washington Wiedemann

Germans Decide To Sail Yawata Maru On July 31

Wiedemann sought transport to the Yawata Maru after failing to hire a seaplane or boat. The coast guard and navy could not decide on help until the Yawata's turnback was settled. The German embassy informed the consulate that the Yawata was too far out to turn back, and plans shifted to boarding the Japanese liner Tatuta Maru on July 31.

Herzle Honolulu

Alamogordo Briefs Highlight Two Local Families

A letter notes Clarence Morgan and Ishmael Boles were pleased with Canada and enjoyed duties. They formed two Alamogordo families and each had sons in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Morgan is the son of Ralph Morgan and grandson of Clarence Morgan, a New Mexico newspaper editor. Boles is the son of L. C. Boles.

Alamogordo Clarence Morgan Ishmael Boles Canada Royal Canadian Air Force Morgan Ralph Morgan New Mexico Boles L. C. Boles

Gallup imposes water ban amid army project influx

City authorities barred non domestic water use for three days starting Tuesday due to heavy demand from new residents tied to the army's 9 million defense project at Fort Wingate ordnance depot. Public Works Administration approved a new water supply project in Gallup.

Gallup Fort Wingate Public Works Administration

Convention plans set for NM Peace Officers Association

Sheriff Howell Gage and officers prepare to host over 400 visitors for the New Mexico Peace Officers Association annual convention scheduled September 7 to 9 in Carlsbad. The event will feature meetings, demonstrations, and community outreach as part of the three day gathering together with law enforcement officials from the region.

Carlsbad Howell Gage New Mexico Peace Officers Association

Rainbow Girls Aid Aluminum Drive in New Mexico

Rainbow Girls join national aluminum drive July 24 25 under Councils of Defense in New Mexico. Laura Z Becker Supreme Inspector NM pledges Rainbow help stating they are 100 percent Americans and eager patriots. Also brief notes on other New Mexico happenings and events.

Santa FE New Mexico Councils of Defense Order of Rainbow Girls Great National Unity of Young Girls Eastern Star Free Masons Laura Z. Becker Belen G. D. Macy National Defense Conchas Lake Tucumcari

Regional Leader Praised for Color and Leadership Skills

A regional figure is lauded for his color and ability to lead pack trains across the area. The praise highlights his leadership qualities and the trust he earns from followers as he guides groups through challenging routes.

Onion seed cultivation eyed as profit avenue

Las Cruces Mesilla Valley onion growers miss real profit by not growing seed says T G Roger of Taylor Texas. He touts the grano developed at New Mexico State College as the greatest onion in the world.

Las Cruces Mesilla Valley T. G. Roger Taylor Texas New Mexico State College

Becoming Hat Boosts Job Interview Image

A essay on how wearing a hat enhances a job seeker's presence during interviews. It describes several hats including a blue felt hat with a Saucy tilt and orange feathers, a large chapeau with green felt and red feather, and a cinnamon brown felt beret paired with a brown frock. The piece argues hat wear improves grooming and confidence.

Old Time Roswell Residents See West Point Cadet and Wedding Notes

Miss Rebecca Blakey, daughter of Mrs. Russell Blakey, linked to Roswell’s Dunn family, appears in Glendale and Newport clippings. Paul Gray Jr., Newport, earns West Point degree and field artillery commission, with Army service expected at Fort Sam Houston. He starred in track, set high jump marks, and sang with West Point choir. LaGrow Blakey wedding performed at Broadway Methodist Church. couple to reside in Glendale after a Big Bear honeymoon.

Roswell Rebecca Sue Blakey Russell Blakey Maria Dunn J. X. Dunn North Richardson Avenue Paul Gray Newport Arkansas Hazel Dunn J. X. Dunns Glendale California Newsport Paul Gray Jr United States Military Academy Paul Gray, Jr West Point Military Academy John E. Miller Gray Corps of Cadets U. S. Army Field Artillery Fort Sam Houston Texas Army of United States Young Gray Newport High School Arkansas State College Jonesboro Pamela Blakey John Ferris Paul Nelson Louis Balz Blakey Big Bear LaGrow Glendale Junior College Hoover High School Glendale High School Wing Russell LaGrow Palm

Also Mentioned on This Page

Garden Club Willis Fords Lea Ave H. H. Ball Billy Carol the Ruidoso Mary Mossman J. P. Riseley B. C. d Mossman, Jr Madge Ingalls Mossman Ranch Wagon Mound Capt. Mossman Nelson Manley Faydelle San Angelo Quebec Galveston G. B. Armstrong, Jr North Kentucky Ave Pete Smith Wacca Richard Arlen Era Eva Gabor Gordon Whes John Dee Meet John Dee The Roswell Daily Record, Pattern Department Safeway Ruidoso Thaw Orlo EL Capitan Kenny Baker Johnny Mack Brown Richard Cromwell Helen Vinson Moscow Rainbow Girls Will Robinson Associated Press Cloudcroft Tom Buchanan Lucile Wilson Martha White North Missouri Avenue Young Womans Guild First Christian Church Carl Bird West Eleventh Street Dorcas Circle First Baptist Church A. W. Ullrich Esther Circle C. L. Erwin East Second Street Smith E. F. Greening Chaves County Womans Republican Club Chamber of Commerce Womans Club Woman’s Golf Association of Roswell Country Club Sealy
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