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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1942
Page
3
Mrs Loren Holdren, left with three daughters after her husband’s death, received gifts from Dexter ladies and friends to furnish her new home north of Mrs Se F Clark’s residence. About 35 guests shared cookies and punch after the gathering.
Miss Gean Crowder of Abilene Texas became the bride of Weldon Butler at seven o clock Wednesday evening in the Dexter Methodist Church. Rev J C Lancaster performed the double ring service. The couple will take a short honeymoon in New Mexico. Nearby residents and family members were noted, with social updates on locals visiting and 4 H Club activities mentioned.
Hot Springs makes a list of local comings and goings, noting visitors and departures in Dexter. Family visits include Jimmie Pier in Hobbs, Charles Shinneman in town, and Dr. David Hubbard in Dexter. Social events feature dinners, bridge games, and club meetings, with reports on illness, travel, and a hay barn fire affecting local farms.
L H Pillers, injured at the cantonment camp and recovering, suddenly relapsed and died Wednesday. Interment followed at Mason Funeral Home with Church of the Assembly of God services led by Rev Wallace. He leaves a wife and five children. one son serves in Hawaii while his twin, Sgt L V Pillers, traveled from El Paso to attend.
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