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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1941
Page
3
Georgie Griswold daughter of Dr and Mrs G Wayne Griswold entertained Friday evening with a garden supper party in the back yard at 706 North Kansas Avenue. About twenty five young friends attended then went to the Friday night Roswell Womens Club dance.
At Camp Up ton New York eight models wore dresses during a fashion show at the camp Opry House while male soldiers booed shorts and slacks. Fort Custer troops in Battle Creek echoed the demand for feminine attire and avoidance of uniforms. Dorothy W. Anderson urged women to stay feminine amid casual styles, noting uniforms have a defense role but women should remain decorative.
The S O S Society hosted an outdoor garden buffet at 206 North Pennsylvania Avenue in honor of their parents. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Houston Hunter and many society members and pledges. Kiwanis outdoor meeting and Ladies Night noted. travel to Yellowstone and Northwest trip mentioned.
Jessie Wilcox an 18 year old high school graduate and assistant Girl Scout leader has been named Miss Atlantic City 1941. She will not compete for the title further, opting to focus on her duties with the scouts.
Santa Fe New Mexico July 26 A M Fernandez former assistant attorney general files a 60 page brief defending the constitutionality of the state capitol office building act. A state supreme court hearing is urged for August. O Askren of Roswell, major opponent, has not filed opposing brief. The building would cost a million dollars funded by bonds via a state rental plan. Miss America will visit September 1 7 as official hostess. Yucca Theatre holds preliminary Miss American contest August 13 14 local girls 16 to 28 may register for Atlantic City trip.
The July W C T U meeting met Friday at Mrs George French 404 North Pennsylvania Avenue presided by Mrs W B Binns. Rev L Bowman Craven spoke on Present Day Connections. sign committee reported Drink Drive and Die signs to be placed at city highway entrances. Attendees included Mrs W B Mc Coy, Mrs W Binns, Mrs J B Caron, and others.
A group of friends and relatives surprised Mrs. M. E. Rector at her West Eleventh Street home Friday with a birthday shower. She received many gifts, cookies and iced drinks were served, with Mrs. A. D. Baxley assisting. Guests included Mrs. Christman, Joe Roberts, Marie McClain, Stella Pack, and others, plus several children.
Miss Loraine Echler will return home today from a visit with friends in Lubbock and Lamesa Texas.
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