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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1940
Page
4
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Effie Crosby hosted a garden party and white theme shower at 107 North Michigan Avenue for Roberta Vandewart, bride-to-be of Todd Duffin. Guests included family and locals, with refreshments served by Crosby, her mother, and sister. The piece also notes Ross Brown entertaining visitors with a moonlit hayride and dance at the Staples ranch and mentions Donna Hebison planning a dancing recital in Artesia.
Frances Bear Wolfe reports a surprise birthday event at 300 South Kentucky Avenue for A. D. Jones with pitch games, comic prizes, and floral decor. Attendees included family, friends, and several out of town guests, plus a watermelons dessert served by Mrs. Jones.
Miss Ann Crile daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Crile entertained this afternoon with a delightful bridge party at the country home Happy Acres in honor of house guests the Misses Barbara and Nan Bradbury of Cleburne Texas Decor included shasta daisies and garden flowers and iced Coca Cola was served A B Carpenter assisted in entertaining and serving an ice course to Barbara Nan Bradbury Mary Snyder Mary Frances Destree Beverly Hodges Sarah Dobbs Sara Wilson Barbara Vaucheler Virginia Crosby Shirley Ann Jones Joyce Grady Vanilla Norton Bernice Dunagan Marion Madison Dickie Robinson and Ann Crile Several small items note births moves and visits including Lenora Sherrill Lemon born July 2 in Corona New Mexico and various Roswell residents leaving for Wichita Fort Stockton and Bil Lamb? families.
Adele Pearce models a coat sweater suitable for golf or slacks Maureen O'Hara shines in a Canary yellow evening sweater Ann Sheridan displays a rust hand-knit dress with scalloped edges The piece urges knitting during lazy summer days for upcoming season wear
Lake Frazier announces his bid for Congress in New Mexico. A Roswell resident for 14 years, he cites no campaign funds or patronage, pledging voluntary support and integrity. Frazier, former Chaves County Probate Judge and assistant district attorney, has strong Legion and DAV ties and ties to Georgetown connections. He plans to practice law in Roswell and Artesia if elected.
The Republican Women's Club will meet at the Chamber of Commerce at 4 P M on Thursday July 25. All members urged to be present.
RANDOLPH FIELD Tex July 23 Facing expansion to 7000 pilots a year the army air corps faces a massive manpower challenge unseen since 1917. From 174300 potential candidates to 21400 likely to complete training only 21000 possible reserve commissions, with many deterred by marriage jobs or College loyalties. The force needs 25000 pilots by mid 1942 though current numbers hover around 5000. The service seeks a persuasive national sales pitch and policy fixes.
Garner bids farewell to Washington at the vice president's offices and Union Station before leaving for Texas to vote in the primary. Rep Rayburn, friends and two veterans Senator Norris and Glass share tears and a chat as the Garners depart. Zeke Bonura, Wash first baseman, was another caller.
In Liberty Magazine Bernarr Macfadden offers $1,000 for a more practical Recovery plan than Townsend, arguing unemployment among millions and elderly citizens requires sustained employment and purchasing power. Economists note automation limits jobs. authors urge a stabilized market while criticising revival schemes and signaling Townsend’s influence persists. B. H. Chapman, Roswell.
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