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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1942
Page
5
Mrs Calla Van Syckle, representative of the Consumers Division of OPA, spoke to local women’s clubs at the Women’s Club building about price control. She covered why it is necessary, its meaning, what to know, and actions available, with a well attended meeting and a round table discussion answering many questions.
The Thursday Night Dance Club held an informal dance at the Armory from nine to twelve with a good crowd. Members listed include Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Burns, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Huff, and many others. Guests from Wichita Falls and several upcoming visits to Los Angeles and New Mexico are noted along with weekend plans.
Betty Smith invites all interested in her swimming classes at the municipal pool Saturday at 10 a.m. If attendance is impossible contact Miss Esther McNally at Norton Beauty Shop 276 or Betty Smith 9441. Mrs. W. C. Jones of Jonesboro Ark is visiting her daughter Mrs. F. D. Long after a Los Angeles trip. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Corn announce the birth of a son at St. Mary's Hospital this morning June 5. Mrs. H. C. Gates returns from a six week Los Angeles visit and visits sister Mrs. A. S. Harshbarger in La Verne Calif. Ruth Gaines Wilson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Wilson, returns from Transylvania College in Lexington Ky with an A B degree.
The Lutheran Ladies Auxiliary met yesterday afternoon at two o'clock with Rev. R A Hingst leading devotional and lecturing on Revelations chapter eight. Mrs R A Hingst presided at the business session as Walther League preparations for Sunday were outlined with hostesses from the Auxiliary. A social hour followed with refreshments. visitors included several named members.
The Red Cross production department issued an appeal for workers next Tuesday morning in the production room at City Hall to assemble sewing kits for comfort bags. Ladies with handmade garments for the Red Cross are urged to turn them in immediately.
Roy Norton, former receiver of the Norton Hotel Bar in cause 11054 in Chaves County District Court Roswell NM, has filed a report and accounts. A hearing is set for June 1 1942 at 10:00 AM before Judge J C Compton to approve accounts unless objections are filed by the clerk by the date shown.
Reports from the war front describe heavy air battles as German and Italian planes challenge British forces near Rommel's Libyan advance. RAF planes claim hits on the battleship Tirpitz and the heavy cruiser Admiral Hipper at Trondheim, while Soviet and Allied actions target German bases and sea routes to Russia.
Mrs Gabe Martin hosted a small dinner in honor of house guest Mrs W B Rogers of Pecos Texas. The table featured carnations larkspur and roses while Patsy Rogers stayed with the J P Williams as visitors.
Chums Society gathered at Mary Evelyn Wyatt home at 800 North Richardson Avenue for a post school get-together. Refreshments served to Nancy Lutz Mary Louise Samson Hannah Pruit Martha Ellett Billie Cooley Georgie Griswold Bebe Sanders Phyllis Young Jane Wolfe and others. Mrs R E Wiggins of Lafayette Louisiana plans a two week Roswell visit with Mrs W A Nicholas and Eleanor.
The Wesleyan Service Guild gathered at Mrs. Bertha Bray’s home for a meeting featuring Mrs. Jason Kellahin who gave a splendid review of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings latest novel Cross Creek. The hour included socializing, refreshments, and floral decorations, with a list of attendees led by Mrs. Bray and guests.
Joe F. Carpenter son of Mr and Mrs H F Carpenter of Roswell will receive a commission in the U S Coast Guard on June 19 and be assigned to the 125 foot Coast Guard cutter Calhoun. He will visit Roswell for ten days after graduating from the Coast Guard Academy at New London Conn where Reserve Class is held. Carpenter formerly taught at Roswell High School and later worked for Magnolia Oil Company at Shreveport La before enlisting February 14.
John McClure son of Major and Mrs John M McClure of Roswell ranked 8th in his class of over 300 cadets at the U S Military Academy West Point this year. He has one more year before graduation and seeks a commission in the army engineers. This summer he will take pilot training on the west coast.
Albuquerque dispatch notes a verbal confrontation between Gov John Miles and Democratic gubernatorial candidate district judge Bryan Johnson. Johnson cites election margins and a past appointment clash, while Miles denies a direct quote but hints Johnson may be reading his thoughts.
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