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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1942

Page

5

Beautifully Appointed Supper Bridge for Miss Schultz Bride Elect

Miss Frances Schultz was feted at a supper bridge at the Roney residence 809 North Pennsylvania Avenue in her honor ahead of her marriage to James T. Jennings. Four decorated tables featured Pals, Kappa Kappa Gamma colors, a white bride table, and a miniature cottage centerpiece. Prizes went to Miss Lucille Hanagan and Miss Mary Virginia Burdette, with gifts for the honoree.

Marion Roney Roney North Pennsylvania Avenue Frances Schultz James T. Jennings Schultz Frances- Jim Lucille Hanagan Mary Virginia Burdette Miss Roney B. C. Roney A. E. Fleehart Paul G. Schultz Jo Schrimscher Geneva Bruin Pat Mitchell Bianda Greenwade Sarah Louise Whatley Shirley Grey Max Riley Emmett White Earl Clardy Edna Malone Frank Pattie Genevieve Cooney Fleehart

Eastern Star plans support for Roswell Army Flying School

Eastern Star met at the Masonic Temple for its last regular meeting of summer. Wor thy Matron Mrs Logan Hunter presided as the group voted to assist the 853rd ordnance in furnishing their day room at Roswell Army Flying School. A committee led by Mrs W T Neely was named to handle the project.

Eastern Star Masonic Temple Logan Hunter 853Rd Ordnance Roswell Army W. T. Neely A. F. Madison John Wyly F. W. Blocksom W. H. Whatley

Kiwanis Club Garden Supper at Harbaugh Residence

Kiwanis Club and families enjoyed a garden supper at 608 North Richardson Avenue hosted by Mr and Mrs Edward L Harbaugh. Guests included Kiwanis members wives children and Roswell Army Flying School personnel with Will Robinson speaking on Roswell days and Bernard Carcardi performing piano accordion.

Kiwanis Club Edward L. Harbaugh North Richardson Avenue Will Robinson Roswell Bernard Carcardi Roswell Army Flying School Carcardi Flying School

Gleaner Class Meets at Mrs Davis Home

The Gleaner Class of Trinity Methodist Church met yesterday afternoon at 310 South Richardson Avenue hosted by Mrs Davis. President Mrs Murrell led the business session, new committees were named, a Bible quiz was conducted by Mrs Ross, and refreshments were served by the social committee.

Trinity Methodist Church David Davis South Richardson Avenue W. S. Murrell Sylvester Ross L. S. Croissant H. V. Fall C A. Miller J. P. Chapman Mae Elliott Davis

Tuesday Sewing Club Meets at Mrs Neely Home

The Tuesday Sewing Club was entertained yesterday afternoon by Mrs W. T. Neely at 202 South Sea Avenue. Flowers decorated the house and a salad course with iced drink was served. A family picnic is planned for the first week of July at the Harrison Williams country home. Guests included Mrs L. S. Rawson, Mrs Carl Bird, Mrs Fred Blocksom, Mrs Arthur Allison, Mrs Harrison Williams, Mrs L. P. Richart, Mrs J. Bennett Allison, Mrs D. N. Pope, Mrs A. N. Etz, Mrs Wilbur Hodges.

W. T. Neely South Sea Avenue Harrison Williams L. S. Rawson Carl Bird Fred Blocksom Arthur Allison L. P. Richart J. Bennett Allison D. N. Pope A.N. Etz Wilbur Hodges

Sterling Large Wedding Unites Wanda Large and Swain Sterling

Miss Wanda Joyce Large and Swain Sterling were married Tuesday in the home of the bride's parents with Rev. A A DuLaney officiating. Attendants included both sets of parents and several local relatives. A wedding dinner followed. The couple, long-time Roswell residents, plan to reside near the Roswell Air Base.

Wanda Joyce Large W. M. Large Swain Sterling A. A. DuLaney First Baptist Church C. H. Jones John Webb Luther Barnett W. E. Wyatt

B P W Club Reports From State Convention

The Roswell Business and Professional Womans Club met for a June dinner at The Poplars. Reports by F Myrick Russell retiring state president, Paul McEvoy, Mary Jane Cowan, and Arline Gibbany covered the Albuquerque convention. The club voted to furnish a day room for Quartersmasters at Roswell Army Flying School and appointed McEvoy to lead the effort. July’s meeting will be at Miss Elizabeth Garrett’s home.

Roswell O. M. Wallace F. Myrick Russell Sam Bryant C. M. Hitchcock O. L. Williams Pauline B. Cooney Mary Jane Cowan Annie Laurie Snorf Ference Douglas Modene Bates Louise Peery Arline Gibbany

Public Meeting of Alianza Hispano Americana

A public meeting will be held at Saint Johns Hall on Wednesday June 17 at 7 30 PM. The Alianza Hispano Americana local lodge No 47 will host with organizer J N Jimenez to speak. The aim is to promote defense bonds and stamps and to unite members and friends in government support. The group has purchased 100000 in defense bonds and mobilized lodges across California New Mexico Texas Arizona Colorado and Wyoming. Acting president Mrs J G Gutierrez expects full attendance.

Saint Johns Hall Alianza Hispano Americana Lodge No. 47 J. N. Jimenez Alianza Hispano Americano California New Mexico Texas Arizona Colorado Wyoming J. G. Gutierrez

Newcomers Study Group Picnic Details Led By Mrs Andrews

Newcomers Study Group held a noon picnic on June 16 at the H R Bissell home garden 1512 North Washington. More than half swam in the private pool while others sewed or knitted. The group’s president Mrs Carl W Andrews set the next meeting for July 21 at her home 510 North Penn. Attendees included Mmes O Rourke Burroughs Bogle McClure Gillespie Harris Xenedes Todd Thurman Hayfield Webb McGehee McVay Zell Kessler Welch Downing Ellis Allen Freed Freed Banks Parker Anderson Busey Messing Andrews Kessler Ayes Bissell Pinto and Jean Wolfskill.

Edward B. Freed James ©. Banks M. E. Parker Ollie Anderson J. J. Busey Roswell Messing, Jr Carl W. Andrews H. Wayne Kessler Ralph Ayes H. R. Bissell H. T. Pinto Jean Wolfskill

Roswell Couple Honored At Surprise Birthday Party

A surprise party was held last night in Roswell for the bride and groom, who also celebrated the bride's birthday. Attendees included Homer Lee Quick, Juanita Greer, Oreal D. Hunt, and others. Corporal Earl Goodman and Charles A. Toby, son of Mrs. Sadie Toby, also noted.

Roswell Homer Lee Quick Juanita Greer Oreal D. Hunt Alene Hunsucker Harold Hoover Sandine Pickle Bonnie Speights Bill Corder Ima Jean Trent Corporal Earl Goodman Darlene Gray R. V. Speights Katherine Howser Bill Jones Charles A. Toby Sadie Toby Mounted Police Pine Bluff Arkansas

Magazines Donated to Roswell Flying School

Dr C R Covington commander of the Roswell American Legion post said he would collect and deliver magazines to the Roswell Army Flying School. He reported delivering 200 pounds of recent magazines to the base yesterday and that they were eagerly taken.

C. R. Covington The American Legion Roswell Army Flying School Covington

Still Time To Join Class In Nutrition

A Red Cross nutrition class invites women to enroll for the first lesson held last night and to attend next Monday at 7 30 pm in St Andrew s parish hall 311 West 5th Street Mrs Pauline Sparkman is the instructor.

Red Cross St. Andrew’s Parish Hall West 5Th Street Pauline Sparkman

Entertainment At Air Base Tonight

The Roswell Civilian Defense Council entertainment committee presents a program at the Roswell Army Flying School in the new recreation hall. Ed Harbaugh and his Musical Men perform with Helen Monk as soloist, guitar by Rusty Hendrix, stunts by W C Taylor, and specialty acts by Mrs Avalon Lannom. Special lighting effects are planned. Bill Purdy and W C Taylor co chair the committee.

Roswell

Bill To Pay Lost Grazing Rights

Washington June 17 a House bill would reimburse livestock growers whose grazing permits were lost when public lands were used for war purposes. Representative Anderson of New Mexico introduced text authorizing the secretary of war to compensate permit holders on lands used by the army for bombing or gunnery ranges.

Washington Rep. Anderson D-Nm Secretary of War

Wedding at Roswell Army Flying School

1st Lieutenant Bernard E. Keyes married Barbara Lois Looney at the Chapel of the Roswell Army Flying School on Tuesday evening June 16 at 7 30 officiated by Post Chaplain Lt. Edgar H. Brimberry. Both spouses are from Bakersfield California.

Roswell Army

American Fliers Strike Italian Fleet in Mediterranean

Maj Alfred Kalberer led American Liberators in a Monday raid against Italian capital ships, cruisers, and destroyers. Bombs hit one battleship 20 times and another 15, with a cruiser set afire and a destroyer damaged. all American bombers returned safely. RAF Cairo reports confirm multiple enemy vessels sunk or damaged and note additional hits in a second attack.

United States Alfred F. Kalberer Kaiberer Lafayette Ind RAF Cairo Kaliberer

Men describe bold raid on Italian fleet near Cairo

The raid led by Kalberer involved American and British aircraft attacking Italian battleships and cruisers near Ta ranito. After multiple passes to maximize damage, one 2nd ship and a cruiser were set afire, with a British torpedo strike and submarine damage cited. The operation involved high altitude tactics, oxygen use, and praised crew training from American air schools. Detachment is commanded by Col. Halverson, with Lt. Col. McGuire as second in command.

Kalberer Taranito Kaiberer Messerschmitts Sxalberer Cairo Java India H. A. Halverson Boone Iowa George McGuire Coffeyville Kansas John Payne Austin Texas Francis B. Rang Albuquerque N. M Egypt RAF

Dempsey Plans Governor Bid After Resignation

John J. Dempsey will resign as undersecretary of the interior and move to New Mexico to launch a gubernatorial campaign. Petitions from Clovis show wide local support for Dempsey with hundreds of names filed to Santa Fe, signaling strong backing for his Democratic bid.

Dempsey Washington John J. Dempsey New Mexico White House Maritime Commission Interior Department Clovis Jack Dempsey Santa Fe Iarold Gore Gore Sanba Fe

Clover Leaf Club Picnic at Cahoon Park

Clover Leaf Club hosts a picnic at Cahoon Park at six o'clock on Thursday. Please bring plate service and phone your classified to No 11.

Clover Leaf Club Cahoon Park

Kellahin Named Rotary Delegate to Toronto Convention

Mr and Mrs Jason Kellahin depart tonight for Toronto to attend the Rotary International convention. Kellahin serves as the official delegate of the Roswell Rotary Club for the June 21 to 25 gathering.

Jason Kellahin Toronto Canada Rotary International Kellahin Roswell

County 4 H Picnic Set for June 19 20 at Lake Van Dexter

Boys and girls of Chaves county 4 H clubs will hold their annual picnic at Lake Van Dexter on Friday night and Saturday morning June 19 20. A wiener roast and stunt program are planned for Friday evening with a sunrise breakfast Saturday. Each member must arrange transportation food and bed roll. Tom Reed and Mrs Pauline Sparkman extension agents will be in charge.

Chaves County Lake van Dexter Tom Reid Pauline Sparkman

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