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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1942
Page
5
The newly remodeled parsonage at 206 North Pennsylvania Avenue will be open for inspection tonight from eight to ten. Members and friends of Dr and Mrs Thomas Brabham are invited to view the enhanced living spaces, kitchen, bedrooms and baths, with detailed furnishings and décor described by committee members.
Hagerman people gathered for the fourth annual picnic on June 14 1942 at the London home in Glendale California. Thirty eight attended enjoyed a dinner with gladiolias fruit and flowers. A business meeting elected Thomas B. Platt president Anna Maud Anderson Dow secretary treasurer and Grace Boyce Hart vice president. Notables present included Mrs Jacobson and Mrs Lane. The 1943 picnic is planned for Fern Dell Griffith Park with notices sent to addresses on record.
The Berrendo Home Extension Club met at Mrs Alfred Raby’s home with Mrs Jack Nelson presiding. Miss Pauline Sparkman county home demonstration agent gave their third nutrition lesson and a collection was taken for the Roswell Army Flying School day room the club is furnishing. Refreshments were served to a long list of members and guests including Mrs Oscar Greene Mrs Gene Smith Mrs Gregg Davis Mrs Edith Russell and hostess Mrs Raby.
Miss Genevieve Cooney hosted a dinner party at The Poplars for Miss Frances Schultz bride elect. Guests included Miss Marion Roney Miss Dorothy Lambeth Miss Bianda Greenwade Mrs Max Riley Miss Geneva Bruin Miss Lucille Hagan and the hostess. Schultz vows to marry James T Jennings on June 30 in an upcoming ceremony.
The Clover Leaf Club met yesterday at 812 North Delaware Avenue hosted by Mrs. Porter Rogers and Mrs. Elsie Rogers with Mrs. Charles Porter. A short business session elected officers for six months: Mrs. John Rose president, Mrs. Alex Dunnahoo vice president, and Mrs. Fred Kafting secretary and treasurer. A social hour followed with cards and refreshments for listed members and hostesses.
Mrs J Paul Reynolds and Mrs R B Wakefield hosted a party at 804 N Richardson Ave in honor of Mrs Alma Kiser Kemper a recent bride. Guests enjoyed mixed summer bouquets iced drinks and brides cakes as gifts were presented to the honoree.
Mr and Mrs E A Anderson and daughter Miss Ann Anderson of Atlanta Georgia are visiting Mrs Ann Johnson and other relatives at 410 South Richardson. They will stay a week and then several weeks. Mrs Dwight McNally visits Henderson Texas. Kenneth Brewster leaves for Warsaw New York after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs C Brewster at 507 North Missouri Avenue. Mr and Mrs Kern Smith of Carlsbad announce the birth of Linda Jeanine on June 23 in Carlsbad. Mrs Smith is state president of the Junior Women's Clubs.
Dr. Wallace Martin of Clovis, president of the New Mexico Medical Society, urged state quotas to govern the drafting and assignment of doctors to the armed forces. He warned the exodus of physicians could benefit other healing arts at the public’s expense and called for stronger support of the state science board and trimming welfare expenditures. He criticized selective service as political football and noted county boards may grant exemptions to osteopaths and chiropractors.
Thursday Clover Leaf Club hosts Mrs Porter Rogers at 812 N Delaware at 2 30 with Mrs Charles Porter as co hostess Friday Open House at First Methodist Church parsonage 206 North Pennsylvania Avenue 8 to 10 Ww c T A meets with Mrs W H Cale 709 West 8th Street at 2 30 p m The note lists gatherings and locations for community groups.
The Equitable Building and Loan Association directors yesterday declared its fifty seventh semi annual dividend for the first six months of 1942, totaling 9092.90. E G Minton, vice president, noted since 1913 the group has distributed 78907323 in dividends to shareholders. The association belongs to the Federal Home Loan Bank System and the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation, insuring each account up to 5000. Directors listed are Hiram M Dow, Dan H Wilmot, S P Johnson, E G Minton and J W Minton.
The Roswell Roping Club purchased 12 Brahma calves, increasing their herd to 28. A roping contest is set for Sunday at 3 PM at the club arena one mile south and one mile west of St Marys Hospital. Events span four Sundays with free admission and activities for children including goat roping and calf riding.
President Roosevelt announced May 1942 output of nearly 4,000 aircraft and over 1,500 tanks, plus about 2,000 artillery and anti tank guns. Machine guns exceeded 50,000 with submachine totals pushing past 100,000. Officials warned against overconfidence and noted ongoing shortages in raw materials amid Anglo American and Soviet high level talks.
DeWitt Mackenzie assesses the Suez crisis as Rommel closes on Matruh and Ritchie seeks defensive strength. He notes Britain’s resolve to hold Egypt, Rommel’s strained supply lines, and the anticipated airwar that could decide control of the region and the Suez route.
White Sands National Monument in Alamogordo New Mexico reports 8407 visitors for the month ending June 20 a drop of 102 from last year while car traffic fell 520 due to increased share-your-car use and fewer autos.
A brief feature highlights Candy Crisp Carrots from Anderson's Gardens. The copy notes bright color and fresh taste, positioning the product as a handy snack option for mealtime and healthy garden yields.
A wartime plan orders car pool participation to obtain gasoline ration cards. The OPA links a pool of at least three people or evidence of inability to join to card eligibility. Cars in use predicted to fall from 27.9 million to 9 million by 1943 and 1.2 million by 1944 with further declines.
New Mexico's congressional delegates were urged by the state welfare board to back proposed Social Security Act amendments. Welfare director Jennie Kirby estimated the state would gain about $706,000 annually in federal general assistance funds, moving away from the current dollar-for-dollar 50-50 matching to a needs-based allocation.
Reported infestations across four scattered sections of New Mexico as per the weekly crop weather summary by the U S weather bureau and state extension service. Poisoned bran is used in the San Juachi valley Albuquerque area and the Cimarron and Lower Pe os valleys. The week ended with hot dry weather statewide except extreme northeast showers with some crop damage. irrigated crops progressed well.
The call to collect scrap rubber grows more urgent as the war continues. Communities mobilize drives and volunteers rush to gather usable material to support manufacturing and military supply chains.
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