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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1941

Page

4

Star Studded Ziegfeld Girl Opens at Yucca Theatre

An all star Hollywood cast led by Judy Garland Hedy Lamarr Lana Turner and Tony Martin headlines the Ziegfeld Girl opening today at the Yucca Theatre. The production features sixty beautiful girls in Adrian gowns and a broad musical program with songs by Martin Garland and Winninger.

Hollywood Yucca Theatre Judy Garland Hedy Lamarr Lana Turner Tony Martin America Adrian Jackie Cooper Edward’ Everett Horton Paul Kelly Eve Arden Dan Dailey, Jr Fay Holden Felix Bressart Rose Hobart Minnie Trinidad Miss Garland Charles Winninger Mr. Gallagher Mr. Shean Winninger al Shean

Adjutant General Charlton Battles Flu Rugged Through Illness

The senior state military officer Russell C. Charlton fights the flu with the same the strain and resolve as any private in the rear ranks. He begins to pull out from the stern wrestle with the Russian enemy and shows little difference in effect between rank and file.

Russell C. Charlton

English Major Praises American Selective Service System

Major Reginald Moulton of Birmingham visits Santa Fe at eighty, finds the American draft efficient and businesslike. He compares it favorably with Britain's conscription, notes youth deferment debates, and cautions about labor issues and Nazi allies, predicting stern action if war widens.

Reginald Moulton Birmingham England Santa Fe Charlton Washington Hitler Moulton Reds

Hagerman 4-H Camp At Camp Mary White

Hagerman News reports 4-H Club camping at Camp Mary White in Chaves county with Bobby Cumpsten and George Banks driving buses, Bobby Utterback hauling equipment, and Tom Reid county agent overseeing the encampment. Ladies' Aid groups, Presbyterian Ladies' Aid host Mrs. T. D. Devenport and president Mrs. Sam McKinstry presiding. Seventeen attendees enjoyed a social time after a business meeting and devotionals, with sandwiches pickles iced tea and candles served.

Camp Mary White Bobby Cumpsten George Banks Bobby Utterback Tom Reid Chaves County Ladies Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid T. D. Devenport Sam McKinstry Harry Cox

Community Notes From Hagerman and Nearby Areas

Mrs E R McKinstry and son visited her parents in Lubbock for a few days. Mrs Ben White and daughter stayed with Mr and Mrs E R White then left for Gallup to join Mr White. Mrs Lizzie Collins joined them and will stay until the White reunion in June. Mrs Clyde Dungan suffered minor injuries in a recent car wreck. Misses Marie C Casabonne and Polly Cumpsten called on Mrs Dungan in Artesia. Mrs Frankie Davis and her son from Roswell visited. Pep Club dance at the Woman's clubhouse with Knowles Orchestra. proceeds fund girls uniforms. Alphadeen Hinrichsen visited her sister at E N M College. they returned to Hagerman. Mr and Mrs Perry Andrus and Mr and Mrs John Clark spent last weekend in Albuquerque as guests of Mr and Mrs Bill Ehret. Junior Girl Scouts met, aiming for second class badges. leaders Mrs Edward Green and Miss Wanda Davis. Mrs G R Cumpsten entered a wisteria screen. Mrs Harry Cowan a bed of sweet peas in the city beautiful contest. Johnny Casabonne visited from the ranch near Hope to see Mr and Mrs J P Casabonne. Jim Devenport of Gallup visited. Lawrence Ray and Billy Jean Andrus were weekend guests of sister Mrs Bob Conley in Roswell. Mrs H J Cumpsten moved into the cottage next to the Presbyterian manse.

E. R. McKinstry Artesia Dungan Frankie Davis Roswell Woman's Clubhouse Basinger Knowles Alphadeen Hinrichsen Harry Cowan Johnny Casabonne Hope J. P. Casabonne Jim Devenport Gallup Vernon Greer Jim Michelet Jim Greer Lawrence Ray Billy Jean Andrus Bob Conley H. J. Cumpsten Presbyterian Manse

Marriage Licenses Granted in New Mexico Areas

George S Johnson of Cottonwood wed Geraldean Newberry of Artesia. Norwood Welcome Choate couples with Mary Lou Smallwood of Roswell. Alvin C White Jr of Melrose with Doris Hinrichsen of Hagerman.

George S. Johnson Cottonwood Geraldean Newberry Sia Norwood Welcome Choate Mary Lou Smallwood Roswell Alvin C. White, Jr Melrose Doris Hinrichsen Hagerman

Alamogordo Banker’s Daughter Edith Bass Dies at 35

Edith Bass, 35, wife of Ter race Bass and daughter of Alamogordo financier Charles E. Mitchell, died after a brief illness last night. Survived by her husband and her parents. Funeral arrangements pending.

Alamogordo, N. M Edith Bass Alamogordo Terrace Bass Charles E. Mitchell

Knights Of Pythias Memorial Service

A memorial service will be held at South Park cemetery at 9 30 this morning by the Knights of Pythias. All lodge members are asked to meet at the K P Hall and proceed to the cemetery. The public is invited to attend.

South Park Cemetery Knights of Pythias K. P. Hall

Roswell Group to Presbyterian Sandia Conference

Roswell will be represented at the Presbyterian Sandia Conference for youth, starting tomorrow in the Sandia mountains near Albuquerque. Delegation includes Marjorie Robertson Bettie Houchin Ruth Reese Luther Lund Richard Elgin Don Smith and Mrs J H Crowder as chaperon. A Pecos Valley school bus will transport the group. Dr William S Dando and Rev Henry S Stout lead the valley delegation. Paul Poling of El Paso will be dean of a faculty of youth leaders. The conference runs through Sunday June 15.

Roswell Presbyterian Paul Poling el Paso

Mrs. Della Clark Dies in Roswell at 57

Mrs. Della Clark a longtime Roswell resident died at home on South Michigan Avenue Saturday evening after a year of illness. Born December 25, 1883 in Leon Mississippi she was 57. Survived by son Edward Clark of Hot Springs New Mexico brother Joseph Higgins Dallas Texas and sister Isabelle Temple Innes Texas. Talmage Mortuary in charge.

Della Clark South Michigan Avenue

Chamber of Commerce Directors Meet Tuesday Night

Directors of the Chamber of Commerce will hold their regular monthly meeting Tuesday night at 6 30 at the Nickson Coffee Shop. Phone your classified to No 11.

C. OF C Chamber of Commerce Nickson

Camp Leadership Course Offered At Philturn Camp

National camping leaders will run a camp leadership training at Philturn Rocky Mountain Scout Camp near Cimarron New Mexico from June 12 to 15. Two courses offered for camp directors and troop camping trainers. Gunnar Berg directs both courses. supported by B B Dawson Minor Huffman and others. Fee four dollars and fifty cents per man covers meals and materials. bedding and gear needed. tentage available for rent.

Philturn Rocky Mountain Scout Camp Cimarron N. M Gunnar Berg Berg B. B. Dawson Minor Huffman

Condemnation Hearing Set for June 25 in U S 285 Route

District judge James B. McGhee will hear the county commissioners suit to condemn land for the right of way of the proposed alternate U S 285 route south from Roswell. Price agreements were reached on most parcels. condemnation filed for the remainder. City officials have finalized price agreements within city limits and will not condemn any property.

James B. McGhee Roswell

Veterans of Foreign Wars Encampment to Meet in Albuquerque

The eighth annual encampment of the New Mexico Veterans of Foreign Wars is set for Albuquerque tomorrow with about 500 expected. The first session is a 2 PM business meeting followed by a memorial service at the Veterans hospital later in the day.

Albuquerque N. M New Mexico Veterans of Foreign Wars Veterans’ Hospital

Roswell Scouts Urged to Contact Headquarters Now

Scouters and other men interested in taking this course should contact Boy Scout Headquarters for Eastern New Mexico in the First National Bank Building, Roswell, without delay.

Boy Scout New Mexico First National Bank Roswell

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