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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1941

Page

2

Beautiful candlelight wedding at Immanuel Lutheran Church

Miss Helen Kunkel and Mr. Ivan Miller wed in a candlelit ceremony at Immanuel Lutheran Church Dexter. The service featured organ music, a Lohengrin procession, and a pink and blue bridal party. Afterward, a reception at the bride’s Dexter home honored around 100 guests before the couple's Galveston honeymoon.

Immanuel Lutheran Church Helen Kunkel H. H. Kunkel Dexter Ivan Miller H. M. Miller Roswell R. A. Hingst Karl Keller Clovis Doris Miller Joanne Swisher R. L. Swisher Lois Miller Frances Kunkel Donald Hingst J. T. Kunkel Dick Swisher Lyle Miller Plainview Texas Dexter High School Roswell Business College Huff Jewelry Miller Las Vegas John Deere Walther League West Hendricks Galveston Lester Krasen New Mexico

Ruth Class Meeting at First Baptist Church Home

The Ruth Class of First Baptist Church met at 7 30 PM at Mrs Ralph Goodnight 1204 North Sea Avenue with hostesses Mrs L E Wilson Mrs Cecil Anderson Mrs Barney Robinson Mrs Grady Southworth and Mrs Luther Dudley Assisting included Mrs Ira Holmstead president presiding over the business meeting and Mrs J T Mitchell directing devotionals A Bible quiz was led by Mrs A Pruit Games led by Mrs Grady Southworth a Dr I Q quiz was enjoyed Garden flowers decorated the house A sandwich plate in Spanish colors was served Present were Mmes W E Mitchell J T Mitchell Charles Brown M B Smith Jack Crow Hilton Cox Harold Melton A Pruit Ira Holmstead Lloyd Blakeney M B Smith and the hostesses L E Wilson Cecil Anderson Barney Robinson Grady Southworth Luther Dudley and Ralph Goodnight

Ruth First Baptist Church Ralph Goodnight North Sea Avenue L. E. Wilson Cecil Anderson Barney Robinson Grady Southworth Luther Dudley Ira Holmstead J. T. Mitchell A. Pruit Mmes W. E. Mitchell Charles Brown M. B. Smith Jack Crow Hilton Cox Harold Melton Lloyd Blakeney

Softly tailored shirtwaister pattern 9732 for Marian Martin

Marian Martin Pattern 9732 offers a casual tailored shirtwaister with a bloused bodice, deep neckline, and notched collar. The slim front panels shape the skirt to just above the knees, with optional belts. Sizes 14 through 42 and yardage requirements noted. order by sending coins and your details to The Roswell Daily Record Pattern Department.

Marian Martin Roswell Daily Record Pattern Department

Johnson Circle hosts annual church picnic supper

Johnson Circle of First Baptist Church held a picnic supper at the home of Mrs. Naomi Bennett on East Second Street. Co hosts included Mrs. Amos Monk and Mrs. Carl C. Callahan. A short business meeting followed led by president Mrs. Frank Whitaker with devotionals by Miss Anna Nihart. mission study book completed under Mrs. Paul Goodsell. Attendees included Mrs. Goodsell Wheeler Monk Stubbs Yarborough Hartley Du vall Jordan Hedgecoxe Callahan Morris Nihart Harper guest Mrs. Lillian Robbins and Mrs. Bennett.

Frank Whitaker Anna Nihart Albert Stubbs Paul Goodsell Mmes Ida L. Wheeler Amos Monk George Yarborough W. E. Hartley Jay Duvall C. E. Jordan E. F. Hedgecoxe C. C. Callahan Elizabeth Morris Jennie Kenney Pauline Harper Lillian Robbins Naomi Bennett

Mrs Mildred Anderson and family head to Santa Monica

Mrs Mildred Anderson and her son James left this morning by motor for Santa Monica California where they will stay for the next four or six weeks. Mrs Neil Brown and infant son of Harlingen Texas are recovering well after the birth of their second son last week. Mrs Carl Johnson of Roswell is visiting her daughter and family in Harlingen.

Mildred Anderson James Santa Monica California Neil Brown Mabel Johnson Harlingen Texas Brown Carl Johnson Roswell

Junior Woman's Club House Party Plans at Rui Doso

Junior Woman's Club will hold its annual house party at Rui doso this weekend in the W C Holland cabin. They plan to travel to Ruidoso Saturday morning and return Sunday afternoon. contact Miss Jeanne Cauhape at 815 by Thursday if possible. Judge and Mrs James B McGhee host this week with his brother and family from Houston Texas also visiting.

Junior Woman’s Club Ruidoso W. C. Holland Jeanne Cauhape James B. McGhee Judge McGhee George Lee McGhee Martha Lee Mary Carolyn Houston Texas McGhee

Local Sights and Travel Plans Highlight Community Notices

Miss Marceline Schaubel returns from Milwaukee where she studied through winter and will summer with her mother Mrs. Esther Schaubel. Mr and Mrs A B Cotton of 406 North Missouri Avenue plan a two week motor trip to attend the Kiwanis International Convention in Atlanta and visit Florida Mobile Biloxi New Orleans.

Marceline Schaubel Milwaukee Wisconsin Esther Schaubel A. B. Cotton North Missouri Avenue Atlanta Florida Mobile Ala Biloxi Miss New Orleans Cottons

Hagerman News Update on Local Recoveries and Social Events

Mr and Mrs Cecil Barnett have recovered enough to leave the hospital and Mrs Barnett stays with her mother Mrs W E Bowen in Hagerman. Hal Ware had a serious eye operation at St Marys hospital in Roswell and is recovering well, expected to return home soon. Rev and Mrs Harry Cox hosted dinner with a six handed forty two game afterward featuring Mr and Mrs H L McKinstry, Mr J E Wimberley, Mr E E Lane Sr and the couple. A shower honoring Miss Doris Hinrichsen for her upcoming marriage to A L White was held in the Methodist church undercroft with sixty guests signing the guest book.

Cecil Barnett H. L. McKinstry J. E. Wimberley E. E. Lane Mmes Flora West George Cowan Ernest Utterback Arthur Shaw

Christmas Afternoon Gifts and Recital Delight at Party

Many guests attended with some unable to attend sending gifts. Truman Menefee and Gloria Menaud delivered a decorated wagon of presents. A program featured Nancy Shaw on piano, Helen Goodwin on accordion, and Abbie Ann Cowan reading Riley. Tiny cakes iced tea and mints concluded the pleasant afternoon.

Truman Menefee Gloria Menaud Nancy Shaw Helen Goodwin Abbie Ann Cowan Riley

Miss Polly Cumpsten Hosts Sunday School Circle

Miss Polly Cumpsten entertained her Sunday school class on the church lawn on Tuesday evening. After games, refreshments were served by the hostess. Belle Bennetts Meet This circle of the Methodist W S C S met with Mrs. Arthur Shaw on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Howard Menefee in the chair and Mrs. Wayne Graham leader. The lesson covered alcohol and its effects. Mrs. Graham was aided by Mrs. Raynell Cumpsten and Mrs. A E Watford. The hostess served sandwiches, cakes and iced tea to Mrs. Howard Menefee, Mrs. A E Watford, Mrs. Raynell Cumpsten, Lewis Hampton, Jack Menoud and Miss Agnes McCormick. The circle will hold a joint meeting with W S C S number one at the church undercroft next Wednesday.

Polly Cumpsten Belle Bennetts W.S.C.S Arthur Shaw Howard Menefee Wayne Graham Mmes A. E. Watford Raynell Cumpsten Lewis Hampton Jack Menoud Agnes McCormick

Portales visit marks graduation and showers noted

Mr and Mrs Andy Bedinger and two children visited Portales as Mr Bedinger just graduated from State College. Miss Doris Hinrichsen is honored at a spice shower at Mrs Sam McKinstry's. The Roswell Daily Record will publish Hagerman City Beautiful Contest details. A fine Woman's Club meeting reviewed finances, new officers, and plans for the year, with a program on being a club woman and a small play concluding. About thirty-three guests enjoyed refreshments.

Andy Bedinger Tom Ferguson State College Bedinger Portales Doris Hinrichsen Sam McKinstry Roswell Daily Record Hagerman City Beautiful Woman’s Club C. W. Curry Sweat McCarthy George Cowan Rosella Basinger Gladys Graham Curry Palmer Mmes. Mason van Arsdel

Peggy Lund to Wed Paul Covey on June 22 in Lima

Announcement of the engagement and approaching marriage of Miss Peggy Lund daughter of Mr and Mrs R R Lund to Mr Paul J Covey of Las Cruces New Mexico was made at a small party at the Lund home. The couple met at New Mexico State College where both were students active in Four H Club alumni work.

Peggy Lund R. R. Lund Paul J. Covey Las Cruces New Mexico Lunds West Fourth Street New Mexico State College H Club Miss Lund Misse Harriet Kelly Catherine Greening Juanita Haley Annie McClenney Aleen Evelyn Hitchcock Hope Lois Crowder

Allied forces advance toward Damascus in Syria

Allied units push from Palestine toward Damascus as Kiswe 10 miles south of the city falls under British reach. Lebanese and Druse contingents negotiate, some backing the British if weapon rights are preserved, while Algerian and French-led garrisons fight from forts near Metulla.

Damascus Jebel Ed Druz Palestine Trans-Jordan Tyre Metulla Syria Klia Khiam Safad Tiberias London Kiswe Tive Lebanon Merdiayoun Beirut Mediterranean Drran Kuneitra North Africa

Gleaner Class Elects New Officers At Dixon Home

The Gleaner Class of the First met at Mrs. Earl Dixon's 317 East Sixth Street for a business and social gathering. New officers were elected: Mrs. Byron Ward president, Mrs. Raymond Carothers reporter, Mrs. Ben Ike Scott devotional chair, Mrs. Howard Davis fellowship chair, and Mrs. Fred Wolfe. Mildred Anderson led a closing talk and a round table discussion followed. Refreshments were served to attendees including Mildred Anderson, Howard Davis, Barney Summers, and others.

First Baptist Church Earl Dixon East Sixth Street Byron Ward Raymond Carothers Ben Ike Scott Howard Davis Fred Wolfe Mildred Anderson Barney Summers Bill St. John Hugh Kitchings Roscoe Trammell Claude Carothers Dixon I Iell

Miss Sarah Dobbs Honored At Meeting

New Mexico Rainbow for Girls closed its eighth annual Assembly in Santa Fe with banquet and ball. Miss Druscilla Longley of Deming named Grand Worthy Advisor and Miss Carlyn Brentari of Gallup Grand Associate Advisor. Miss Sarah Elizabeth Dabbs of Roswell named Grand Fidelity. Four hundred thirty eight delegates attended. Hurley New Mexico chosen as 1942 meeting site. Roswell Rainbow Girls and local advisory board to return today. Zone meeting of Christian Service Women’s Division Friday at 10:30 am at Trinity Methodist Church with covered dish luncheon.

New Mexico Rainbow For Santa Fe Druscilla Longley Deming Carlyn Brentari Gallup Sarah Elizabeth Dabbs Charles S. Dabbs Roswell Grand Fidelity Hurley N. M Womans Division of Christian Service Trinity Methodist Church

Miss Jean Marsh Weds David Caraway in Brookhaven

Miss Jean Marsh, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Marsh, wed David F. Caraway of Hat tiesburg, May 29 in Brookhaven at the bridegroom’s mother's home. Rev. M L Mee Cormick officiated as relatives and friends attended the ceremony with an Easter lily ring bearer and a reception. The couple planned a New Orleans Gulf Port wedding trip and will reside in New Orleans after a stop in Roswell with families.

Freeman Marsh West Tilden Jean David F. Caraway Hattiesburg Brookhaven Miss A. L. Caraway East Cherokee Street M. L. Mee-Cormick J. C. Guess O. B. Maxwell First Methodist Church David Caraway P. M. Caraway George P

WBA Outdoor Chicken Pie Supper at John Rose Home

The WBA held an outdoor chicken pie supper in the garden at 09 North Kentucky Avenue last evening. Buffet service, four-person tables, and pitch games followed. Mrs. Rose helped serve with daughter Mrs. Uriart. attendees included F. R. Stone, Fred Brenan, Ben Pendergrass, Thomas Fee, L. McCutcheon, C. J. Mason, Perry Bloodworth, Buck Russell, L. S. Croissant, John Rose, Mrs. Richmond, H. C. Allison, Lewis Brown, Ernest Finney, and Mrs. Uriart.

John Rose North Kentucky Avenue Mrs. Rose Mrs. Yriart Messrs Mmes F. R. Stone Fred Brenan Ben Pendergrass Thomas Fee L. McCutcheon C. J. Mason Perry Bloodworth Buck Russell

1940 Bridge Club Entertained at South Washington Home

Miss Bianda Greenwade hosted the 1940 Bridge Club and guests at 607 South Washington Avenue last night. Four tables played contract in rooms bright with roses and delphinium. a salad course followed served by the hostess and her mother Mrs Bernard O Greenwade. Present were Miss Dorothy Lambeth Miss Genevieve Cooney Miss Lucille Hanagan Miss Ladye Dee Jones Miss Frances Schultz Miss Marion Roney Miss Edna Malone Miss Jane Lewis Miss Frances Kyte Smurl Miss Genevieve Yoder Miss Janet Lee Freehart Miss Jean Amis Miss Jane Ellen McWhorter Ruth Gaines Wilson Marceline Schaubel Annette Reese and the hostess.

Bianda Greenwade Bridge Club South Washington Avenue Bernard O. Greenwade Dorothy Lambeth Genevieve Cooney Lucille Hanagan Ladye Dee Jones Frances Schultz Marion Roney Edna Malone Jane Lewis Frances Kyte Smurl Genevieve Yoder Janet Lee Freehart Jean Amis Jane Ellen McWhorter Ruth Gaines Wilson Marceline Schaubel Annette Reese Randolph Reese Miss Greenwade

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