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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1941

Page

4

Jessie Lee Williams Wins D A R Contest

Announcement by Mrs. B B Wilson state chairman of the D A R Good Citizenship Pilgrimage selects from thirty one contestants. Jessie Lee Williams from State Teachers College High School Silver City New Mexico wins for best paper judged by University of New Mexico historians. She earns a trip to Washington DC for the national D A R meeting. Other winners include Josephine Fayil Tucumcari Hobbs Mary Margaret Clark Hobbs Sophie Calder Cimarron and Ethleen Harvey Las Cruces.

B. B. Wilson North Missouri Avenue

Christian Endeavor Hosts Don Smith at Home

The Presbyterian Christian Endeavor held an evening gathering at Don Smith's home on North Kentucky Avenue hosted by Major and Mrs. John E. Smith. Officers elected include President Charlotte Reese Vice President Richard Elgin Secretary Ruth Kirkwood and Treasurer Don Smith. A social hour followed with ping pong games and refreshments provided by Mrs. Smith.

Don Smith Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Major John E. Smith North Kentucky Avenue Charlotte Reese Richard Elgin Ruth Kirkwood Smith Dorothy Orton Rachel Crowder Marjorie Robertson Bessie Kirkwood Ruth Reese Lisette Gessert Betty Herring Owens Dunnahoo Mrs. F. Myrick Russell

Eastern Star Hosts Game Party at Masonic Temple

Eastern Star held a brief business meeting at the Masonic Temple with Worthy Matron Mrs. Walter D. McPherson presiding. Guests from Hagerman Spring City Tenn Longview Texas joined a game night in the banquet room hosted by entertainment chair Ewing Lusk, with St Patrick motif refreshments served by Mrs. Charles Butler Mrs. Russell Dallas and Mrs. Walter Gill.

Eastern Star Masonic Temple Walter D. McPherson Ewing Lusk Hagerman Spring City Tenn Longview Texas Charles Butler Russell Dallas Walter Gill

Tuesday Forty-Two Club Meets at Mrs Green's Home

The Tuesday Forty-two Club was entertained yesterday afternoon by Mrs Roy Green at 1209 North Sea Avenue. A St Patrick motif sweet course followed the games. Guests included Mrs Carl Verhines Mrs Berry Heine Mrs Virgil Grantham Mrs Cecil Pendergrass Mrs Roy Bullock Mrs Ralph Page Mrs Worley Ingram and the hostess.

Roy Green North Sea Avenue St. Patrick Mmes Carl Verhines Berry Heine Virgil Grantham Cecil Pendergrass Roy Bullock Ralph Page Worley Ingram Mrs. Green

Missouri Avenue P T A Sees Fine Talk From Dr LeRoy Thompson

The Missouri Avenue P T A met at 3:30 in the school building with Mrs. J B Pirtle presiding. Delegates to the state convention in Gallup in April were elected and a committee led by Mrs. Raymond Smith was formed to review bills on public school funds. Marion Sanders room won the attendance prize. Peggy Joyce Horton played Dutch Dance. Reverend LeRoy Thompson, guest speaker, spoke on juvenile court work.

Missouri Avenue J. B. Pirtle Gallup Verdi Gill Tom Mann P. D. Wilson Earl Corn Norton Kessell Patrick Williams Raymond Smith Marion Sanders Peggy Joyce Horton LeRoy Thompson

Mrs Blake Hosts 1932 Bridge Club Meeting

Mrs. Harry Blake entertained the 1932 Bridge Club at her newly remodeled home 1309 North Kentucky Avenue. Two tables played contract while sweet peas decorated the rooms. A sweet course was served to Mines P. D. Wilson, Deloss Pickett, Raymond Richmond, Charles Jones, Fred Croom, Walter Jones, Maudeline Crossen, Mrs J B Allison of Billings Montana, and the hostess.

Harry Blake Bridge Club North Kentucky Avenue P. D. Wilson Deloss Pickett Raymond Richmond Charles Jones Fred Croom Walter Jones Maudeline Crossen J. B. Allison Billings Montana Blake

Miss Edna Malone Hosts 1940 Bridge Club

Miss Edna Malone entertained the 1940 Bridge Club at her home on North Pennsylvania Avenue. Three contract tables featured St Patrick motif decorations and a sweet course was served after games. Attendees included Nancy Billzey, Lucille Hanagan, Ladye Dee Jones, Genevieve Cooney, Marion Roney, Frances Schultz, Jane Lewis, Mrs Ned Nickson, Mrs Frank Goodwin, two guests, Mrs Charles Boreing, Miss Jane Ellen McWhorter, and the hostess.

Edna Malone Pennsylvania Avenue St. Patricks Nancy Billzey Lucille Hanagan Ladye Dee Jones Genevieve Cooney Marion Roney Frances Schultz Jane Lewis Ned Nickson

Plan Safety for School Children in New Mexico

Santa Fe officials announce March 9 to 14 as school bus safety week. State education department says motorists ignore school zone laws and stresses that drivers hold the balance of power. Teachers and drivers will join demonstrations as civic and church groups support safety programs. Authorities cite dangers from failure to observe bus loading station laws.

Santa FE N. M State Department of Education

Berrendo Club Holds All Day Meeting At Brinkers Home

The Berrendo Club met yesterday at Mrs. Eugene C Brinker s home with Mrs. Lewis Brown as co host for an all day gathering and noon covered dish luncheon. President Harrison Williams led the business meeting and a Red Cross sewing session was planned for March 12 at Mrs. W T Clardy s home. Guest speaker Mrs Arthur J Stevens spoke on a Canada and New England travelogue with maps and souvenirs. Also noted were members and guests including Mrs C R Webb, Mrs Arthur J Stevens, Mrs Ewing Lusk, and hostesses Mrs Lewis Brown and Mrs Brinker. The Junior Guild of St Andrews will meet next Monday at 706 North Kansas Avenue with Mrs St J Marshall co host.

Berrendo Club Eugene C. Brinker Lewis Brown Harrison Williams Red Cross W. T. Clardy Oscar Greene Guy Rowe Arthur J. Stevens Canada New England States Mmes. E. L. Brown Robert Glock M. H. Madigan Guy M. Rowe L. C. Tow Corinne Lambeth Emory Hurt

Hurry Up Meals Quick Recipes for Busy Days

The article suggests three rapid dishes to lift a quick outdoor outing. It highlights a hot dessert to round out a cold lunch, a fast French toast option, and a slapdash salad that delivers substantial results with minimal time. Each item targets speed and practicality for hurried meals.

Pards Society Held Special Meeting in Roswell

A Roswell Pards Society special meeting at Bill McCutcheon’s 104 South Washington Avenue discussed the Founders Day stag banquet at The Poplars, seven thirty p.m. Details included a research committee report and list of attendees. Other notes cover community events and local group meetings this week.

Pards Society Bill McCutcheon South Washington Avenue the Poplars George DeShurley Howard Bloom Frank Blair Ted Brown Bill Shreeengost Don Shadinger Charles Malone John Powers Hugh Hanagan J. B. Sullivan Jimmy DeVoss Ben Kelly Jerry Owen Dick Gallivan Pledge Paul O'Meara

Strikes Continue The Ford Threat

Ford personnel chief Harry Bennett said he would visit with a special commission to mediate a threatened strike at three Ford plants where 95,000 workers are employed. The CIO UAW seeks a new contract with wage and working condition changes while Bennett notes there is no dispute to discuss. Other reports describe strikes and walkouts affecting Navy yard shipbuilding and defense contractors from Texas to Maryland, involving 247 or more workers and aims to leverage overtime clauses and contract terms.

Ford Harry Bennett Ford Motor Company Murray D. van Wagoner Michigan Bennett Cio-United Automobile Navy AFL Orange CIO Edgewater N. J Aluminum Company of America Maryland Naval Academy Fort Meade Aberdeen Proving Ground Edgewood Arsenal Glenn L. Martin Airplane Plant

Bills target school funding and Spanish instruction in New Mexico

The legislature weighs a tobacco tax to raise about 600000 yearly for schools and approves measures to strengthen teacher contracts. Spanish language bills HB24 and SB3 push compulsory Spanish in high schools and earlier grades, with SB129 proposing a study funding. Other bills extend retirement act provisions, require translations for Spanish-speaking schools, and bar aliens from teaching.

John Richardson D-Bernalillo New Mexico State Department of Education

British and German Moves Across War Fronts Reported

Telegraphing a broad wartime sweep, the report notes German efforts to keep Turkey neutral after a message from Hitler, stalled French Indo Chinese Thai peace talks, and a devastating Cardiff air raid. In Norway, a German raid on Svolvaer claimed British and Norwegian prisoners. In Africa, Burge port fall and Ethiopian clashes widen the British push toward Addis Ababa, with 1,500 Italians deserting to Ethiopian troops.

Bulgaria Adolf Hitler Ismet Inonu Fuehrer Turkey Far East Japan Thailand Tokyo Charles Arsene Henry Foreign Office South Wales Cardiff Berlin Norway Narvik Svolvaer Vest Fjord

Marian Martin Pattern 9586 for a flattering mature frock

Read about Marian Martin pattern 9586 a smart panelled dress for mature women with yokes front and back panels. The ad notes fabric needs list sizes 36 to 50 optional pockets and trim ideas and offers pattern and book by mail from the Roswell Daily Record Pattern Department.

Marian Martin Roswell Daily Record Pattern Department

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the Social News Frances Bear Wolfe Jessie Lee Williams Eeee Christian Endeavor Thomas Mitchell Jeffrey Lynn Destiny Geraldine Fitzgerald James Stephenson Mona Maris Bing Crosby Mary Martin Rhythm Chas. Chan N. Y Mrs. Blake Bermuda Friends of Art Irene Swann Miss Swann M. H. Ward Horace Ward Arizona Roswell Clifford Ward 158Th Infantry Camp Barkley Abilene Presbyterian Rolla Hinkle Roswell Daughters of the American Revolution L. O. Fullen South Kentucky Avenue Newcomers Club Womans Club Harvey Evans R. B. Wakefield R. R. Pennington H. R. Bissell Colette Esquire Lydia E. Pinkham Margaret Liston Roswell Foot Clinic Dri-Sheen AUNDR Africa Burge Dis Ababa Ethiopia Debra Marcos Addis Abana No. 11 Century Jean Harper’s Matron Jean Harper Berkshire Hose Vogue Berkshire Tume
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