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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1954
Page
7
Roswell's ten year old summer recreation program opened with a record 2702 participants in five days. Edgwood PTA co sponsors East Side Park playground with readings at the park Mondays and Fridays 2 to 4. Leaders seek more equipment and playground gear including a croquet set and ping pong table.
A lemony tapioca dessert recipe outlines ingredients and steps for 6 servings. It combines quick cooking tapioca sugar salt water lemon rind juice and butter with separated eggs folded in then baked in a water bath until lightly browned.
The Junior Catholic Daughters of America staged their Presentation of Roses on June 6 at St. Peter's Church followed by a Mother’s Tea in the gym recreation room. An achievement exhibition was held after refreshments, with Rev Mathias Heile OFM and numerous members listed among attendees.
The D A V Auxiliary met in Albuquerque on June 12 13 electing Laura Williams as state commander and Mattie Harrison as second junior vice commander. Delegates from Roswell included Helen Monk Mabel Ganz Bernice Wells Mattie Harrison and Charlotte Rowin. Rice is the basic food of more than half the world's population.
Altrusa Club held a supper at Mrs. Lillian Crane's home on Summit Street with a summer menu in the garden. A short business session planned a sizable donation to the Medical Center to fund a local nursing student. Gifts were presented to Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Oldrup for flood losses. guests included Mrs. Louise Ivans and Mrs. Ethel Lucas.
The Berrendo 4-H Club will host its annual party at the Berrendo School house tonight replacing the regular meeting. Sam Bradley leads the club with Lela Smith as president and Mike Shortridge as program chairman for the event.
Eleanor Tegler, whose marriage to Wilbur Stillwell is upcoming, was honored at a Nickson Hotel dinner hosted by Misses Caroline and Ann Worthington. Pink decorations centered on larkspur and daisies. a silver bon-bon dish was gifted. Attending guests included Homer Tegler, C. J. Stillwell, Ralph Young, and several Tegler and Beidleman family members.
The Roswell 4 H Tractor Club holds its second weekly meeting tomorrow at 7 30 p m at Smith Machinery Co. This session offers the last chance to register for club membership. The group sponsors guidance for farm youth on tractor maintenance and equipment care with 13 members currently and about 30 attendees at the last gathering.
Weather bulletin notes widely scattered thunder showers likely along the eastern edge and mountains of the state with winds up to 35 mph. Highs ranged from 72 at Raton to 94 at Columbus, while lows reached 64 at Columbus. Reports of hail north of Roswell and dust storms along U S 66 were observed.
The New Mexico Cattle Growers Association quarterly convention on June 25 and 26 will hear a report on efforts to improve understanding with the Forest Service on grazing matters. Bob Cox of Winston leads the National Forests Committee.
First Christian Church Guild supper at 6 15 p.m. at the church. Duplicate Bridge Club at the Women s Club at 7 30 for instruction arrive 7 p.m. Chi Omega Alumnae Club meets 7 30 at 1515 N Ohio home of Mrs Ben Kelly Jr for summer session. Newcomers Chi Omega and Whales members home from college invited. Mrs Carol B Corn co hostesses. Social Order of Beauceant ban...
A regular meeting and initiation will occur at the Masonic Temple at 6 p.m with Mrs. Harold D. Burns visiting as Supreme Worthy President. Reservations for the banquet are requested by Friday night. The Wesleyan Service Guild meets at Mrs. Ralph Young’s home at 6 30 p.m. for a covered dish supper.
The Home Improvement Extension Club led by Mrs. Ed Harbaugh gathers on Country Club Road at 1 30 p.m. A Harmony Class barbecue is planned at 6 30 p.m. at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Pieratt 615 South Michigan Avenue.
The Berrendo Club led by Mrs. Clara Runkel at 807 West 9th Street meets at 11 a.m. An United Rural Club gathering with Mrs. T H Ferguson at 304 South Lea also takes place at 11 a.m.
The regular meeting of the D A V and D A V Auxiliary holds this evening at 6 30 at Ingalls Memorial Home. Ladies are asked to bring picnic lunch.
Covered dish luncheon hosted by Yucca Garden Club at Mrs. J. M. Alcorn’s home 1507 S. Lea with co-hostesses Mrs. C. A. Copple and Mrs. Cecil Anderson. Program features flower arranging and members are asked to bring flowers. Woodman circle meets at 712 E. Dora Ave with Mrs. Raymond Thornton for business and social gathering.
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