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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1942

Page

5

Commencement at N M Military Institute Draws Big Crowd

Large crowd gathers for New Mexico Military Institute commencement with many guests listed in the guest book. Attendees include families of cadets and alumni from Roswell, Wichita, Denver, Oakland, San Francisco, and several other cities, plus a section noting guests and house visitors connected to the event.

N. M. Military Institute

Social Courtesies Mark NM Tech Finals Week At Campus

Colonel and Mrs. D. C. Pearson hosted an annual garden party for NM Military Institute alumni with coffee and cake as the Love Feast preceded by reception hours at eight. Guests included faculty and spouses, along with many alumni and their families. Earlier, Mr. and Mrs. Rolla R. Hinkle hosted a reception at 1 Park Road for institute people, visitors and alumni. A separate informally hosted supper honored house guests and cadets, followed by the NMMS dramatic club performance Charley's Aunt in the auditorium.

D. C. Pearson New Mexico Military Institute T. L. Gardner, Jr Rolla R. Hinkle Park Road Institute Harold Cave Lawrence Elliott North Kentucky Avenue Dick Hall Jane Elliott Howard Rich Lovington N. M Dorothy Orton Denver Colo Dr. Coffee Joan Coffee Hayes Kansas Frank Elliott N. M. M. S. Dramatic Club Charley Elliott J. H. O’brien Peoria Lewis Goodman Pagosa Springs Colorado Arthur L. Allen Pueblo Lynn W. Morrell Casa Grande Arizona Ray R. Jones San Marino Calif James J. McRoberts Dallas Texas Jimmy McRoberts Robert G. Gregg Calexico

Surprise Housewarming For The Palmers In Riverside Drive

A group of friends hosted a surprise housewarming yesterday afternoon for Mr. and Mrs. Joe Palmer at their new stone residence at 13 Riverside Drive. Roses from the Guy Hooper garden decorated the rooms, a gift mirror was presented, and an ice course was served. Attending were numerous women including Mrs. Harvey Evans, Miss Nettie Callaway, Mrs. Guy Hooper, Mrs. A. L. Curry, Mrs. Hilton Cox, Mrs. Jim Travis, Mrs. Dan Wilmot, Mrs. Earl Patterson, Mrs. Roy Covington, Mrs. Archie Campbell, Mrs. Maurice Trout, Mrs. Fred Blocksem, Mrs. D. J. Shrecengost, Mrs. A. H. Yankes, Mrs. O. P. Coppedge, Mrs. H. V. Fall, Mrs. Charles Manson, Mrs. Ollie Ljungquist, Mrs. Paul Schultz, Mrs. George McCarty, and Mrs. Riley Morgan of Ruidoso, and others.

Joe Palmer Riverside Drive Guy Hooper Palmers Harvey Evans Nettie Callaway A. L Ruidoso George Drew

Nancy Day Standhardt Celebrates Sixth Birthday Party

Nancy Day Standhardt sixth birthday was honored with a party Saturday from three to five thirty in the afternoon. The event included park games and at the Standhardt home at 607 North Union Avenue, a six candle cake and favors such as whistles caps and balloons. Guests included Roger Joe Sherman Kathleen Campbell Charles Campbell Patsy Ferguson Tommie Ferguson Rip Griffith Ann Standard and Mrs Archie Campbell and Mrs Harold Ferguson assisted.

Nancy Day Standhardt Frank Standhardt Standhart North Union Avenue Roger Joe Sherman Kathleen Charles Campbell Patsy Tommie Ferguson Rip” Griffith Ann Standard Archie Campbell Harold Ferguson Standhardt

Local residents attend commencements and visit in Dallas area

Dallas hosts visitors from Denver Michigan and Texas for commencements at N M M I and New Mexico Military Institute while local students pursue training and studies. Families travel from Roswell El Paso and Silver City to support graduates and cadets as friends and relatives plan visits in California and other states.

Marion E. Herring Ft. Worth Texas New Mexico Military Innstitute Herring Marion E. Herring, Jr Herrings California

Community swim lessons offered at Norton area pool

Local notice seeks participants for swimming lessons at the Municipal pool. Contact Miss Esther McNally of Norton nor Shop or Betty Smith for details and enrollment information.

Miss Mary Pearson Returns From Hollins College Visit

Miss Mary Pearson daughter of Col and Mrs D C Pearson arrived home this morning from Hollins College in Roanoke Virginia where she was a student this year.

Virginia Frazier Texas College of Mines el Paso Frazier Ruidoso Jane Rudolph Mary Ann Hartford Tri Delta Madalyn Clark Santa Fe Lake J. Frazier West 7Th Street Loretto Academy Mary Pearson Col D. C. Pearson Hollins College Roanoke Virginia

House Guests From San Antonio and San Francisco

Mr and Mrs Harold Hurd host Mrs William Hurd and daughter Nancy Ann of San Antonio Texas along with Mrs L Heuter of San Francisco California as visitors to their home.

Everett Granthan Albuquerque T. O. Wood Vancouver Yoming Roy Strowe H. L. Childre McAlister Okla Jack Lendhard Oklahoma City Emily McKellar Forney Tex Leigh Merchant Dallas Lawrence Merchant Texas R. R. Nunn San Francisco Calif J. B. Moss Clovis N. M Carolyn Montgomery Houston Jack B. Nobles Midland Anna L. Kelion Alhambra J. H. Bearly Albert A. Stubbs Roswell A. F. Harter Phoenix Ariz Ralph Albert Everett Mass Raymond E. Pence Denver Colo William C. Cogswell Colorado Springs P. B. McInnis Chicago Ill Goodline Smith Waco C. P. Dyson el Campo James Hilland San Antonio Ed Martin Alamogordo Reuben I. Boone Silver City Caroline Stone George D. Riffe Texhoma Geo. D. Riffe Robert Hugh Riffe Rosalie Moore Guymon R. W. Aldrich R. H. Magon, Jr Riffe Colorado Lightfoot Monroe Neil Davis Doris Ann Davis Patricia Ann Dunnigan Pampa Frances Craven Bronxville N. Y George R. Gregg Topeka Kansas Ira Lee Ballard Pat Gregg Jack Cisco Milton Amstatter Fort Worth Jason Ben A. Rooks Beverly Hills Cal Haroldine Dinsmore I. J. Souman Los Angeles Patricia Souman Edward F. Hogg Eddie Rose MacDonald C. A. Buchanan C. W. Hoffman Eastland Helen Hilton Glenna Johnson Ralph Mary Louise Barker Nell Meyers Hillsboro Reed Mulkey Leigh Harold Hurd William Hurd Nancy Ann L. Heuter California

Chaves County 4H Club Council Holds Summer Meeting

The Chaves County 4 H Club Council met Saturday at the Chamber of Commerce with Betty Lou Madsen presiding. Ruth Kirkwood resigned as secretary and Jeanette Yarnell was elected to fill the vacancy. The constitution was discussed and adopted. The encampment is canceled for the year. A country picnic at Lake Van is planned for June 18 and 19 for club members with each club providing transportation food and bedrolls. The next council meeting is scheduled for August.

Chaves County Chamber of Commerce Betty Lou Madsen Ruth Kirkwood Jeanette Yarnell Lake van

Oasis Extension Club Meeting Enjoys Nutrition Class

The Oasis Extension Club met with Mrs. Earl King on Saturday. Mrs. Pauline Sparkman led a nutrition class. One new member, Mrs. Aubrey King, and visitor Mrs. Fred Nelson attended. Refreshments were served to a list of members including Mrs. E. L. King and Mrs. Pauline Sparkman.

Oasis Extension Club Earl King Pauline Sparkman Aubrey King Fred Nelson C. Brown Bales H. S. Brown Martinez Aubry King A. H. Roberts E. L. King Cecil Nichols Nelson Ella A. King

Mixed Scotch Foursome Tournament at Roswell Country Club

A Roswell Country Club golf event yielded two first prize tied teams Mrs. I. J. Marshall with Pickle Nickson and Jack Lair with Mrs. Max Coll. High score prize went to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Massey. Other teams included Dr. and Mrs. Marshall, Mrs. Farnsworth and Hal Cave, and several pairs, followed by cocktails in the grill.

Roswell Country Club I. J. Marshall Pickle” Nickson Jack Lair Max Coll Joe Massey Steve Marshall Arthur Farnsworth Hal Cave F. B. Ogles Claude Mathews Ogles Mathews Paul Wilmot J. T. Hawkins Rowan Robinson Salem Curtis Dan Paine

New Mexico Navy Casualty List Released

Navy department lists eleven New Mexicans missing and two wounded for period April 16 to May 10. Lieut Roy Del Gilbert is the only officer named as missing. the wounded include Jesse F. Christian and Azelle U Walker. Missing are Benjamin James Dow and Robert Amis Gregory.

Washington Navy Department New Mexico Roy del Gilbert USNR Agnes R. Gilbert Albuquerque Jesse F. Christian U.S. Marine Corps J. T. Christian Azelle UL. Walker U. S. Marine Corps Clara B. Walker Dallas Street Artesia Benjamin James Dow E. C. Dew. Carrizozo Robert Amis Gregory Evelyn Florence Gregory Dexter

Marian Martin Frock Pattern 9048 For War Work

War effort sewing pattern 9048 offers a simple frock with slimming front panel and reversible neck. Available in women sizes 34 to 48. yardage noted for size 36, with order details including a 15 cent pattern price plus 1 cent postage. Also advertise Summer 1942 Pattern Book featuring fabric conserving styles for on duty and off duty wear, cost ten cents.

Marian, Martin Pattern Department

Calkins Resigns as Soil Conservation Service Leader

ALBUQUERQUE June 1 Hugh G Calkins southwest ern regional conservator of the soil conservation service since its creation in 1935 has resigned to take a post in Latin America with the office of inter American affairs Floyd D Matthews will serve as acting conservator until Calkins successor is named From regional headquarters at Guatemala city Calkins will direct an organization aimed at improving health and sanitation procuring wild rubber in central America and southern Mexico and solidifying Pan American cultural and commercial relations.

Albuquerque N. M Hugh G. Calkins Southwestern The Soil Conservation Service Latin America Office of inter-American Affairs Floyd D. Matthews Calkins Guatemala City Central America Mexico

Mrs W L Easley Undergoes Major Operation at St Mary's

Mrs W L Easley of 100 South Ohio underwent a major operation at St Mary's hospital. She is the wife of Sgt Easley. Record Want Ads Get Results.

W. L. Easley South Ohio St. Mary’s Hospital Sgt. Easley

Swimming Lessons Offered At Municipal Pool

Beginning June 8, lessons available private or group under Miss Betty Smith, physical education instructor at Sr High. For information and reservations call Miss Esther McNally at Norton Beauty Shop, phone 276 5-21110c.

Betty Smith Sr. High School Esther McNally Norton Beauty Shop

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