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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1941
Page
4
Pretty Marian Martin Pattern 9310 offers a feminine young frock with a basque back waist seam and pointed side bodice panels. Sides and sleeves can contrast, with lace edging, in a monotone look. Order by mail for fifteen cents, include size name address and pattern number 9310.
Roswell Woman's Club met at the clubhouse with Mrs Thomas J Hall presiding over the business session. The Young Matrons Department presented a radio style program featuring readings songs and a skit under Mrs W Finch White Jr and Mrs John Young. A spring style show is planned for April 14 at the clubhouse with Mrs Luther Dudley and Mrs A S Patterson arranging.
The McCall Circle of the Calvary Baptist Church met Tuesday at Mrs. Grover Hensley's home at 200 West Wildy with ten members and two guests. Mrs. Brister led devotions on Romans chapter eight, prayers by Mrs. Groseclose and Mrs. Allen, plans for an all day quilting meeting, and Mrs. Floyd Bagwell presented the third chapter of The Way of Missionary Education. Attendees included Mmes. Brister, Allen, London, Tims, Myles Groseclose, Miller, Wheeler, A. D. Groseclose, Dickman, Bagwell, John Groseclose, and the hostess.
The 20 30 Club held a dinner party at The Fopiars on East Fifth Street at seven. A crystal centerpiece of white snapdragons and sweet peas framed table ends with St Patrick motifs. Mr and Mrs George Slaughter shared photos from a Mexico trip before guests danced at the Country Club.
The City Council of the Parent Teachers Association held its March meeting in the Junior High School library with president Mrs A S Patterson presiding. An nouncement covered the state convention at Gallup April 15 16 with headquarters El Navajo Hotel and the district meeting in Artesia March 20. Mrs Patterson introduced Mrs P V Thorson who spoke on A Measuring Stick for P T A s and handed out score leaflets for grading. Participants included Mmes Patterson Crawford Thorson Martens Danenberg Gill Mann Hingst Boff Combs Davis Alberts Seals Greaves. Phone your classified to No 11.
The Chums Society hosted an informal chili supper for Pals Society members at 405 North Sea, with hostesses led by Mary Louise Samson. Guests included Mary Frances Greenwade, Helen Jewett, Barbara Naramore and many others. decorations featured calendulias, jonquils, and snapdragons. refreshments served in the basement.
Dorothy Mae Tays daughter of Mrs. Maude Tays and Walter Stewart of Pueblo Colorado married yesterday afternoon at 1 30 o clock in her mother's home 1802 North Sea Avenue. Reverend A G Hopkins officiated with only family and close friends present. The bride wore a black and white ensemble with gardenias, attended by Estelle Barnes in rose crepe. Best man Gene McClain. A bridal luncheon followed a tiered cake, then the couple left for a motor trip in northern Colorado.
About two hundred and six Masons and their wives enjoyed a covered dish supper at seven o'clock in the Masonic Temple. A radio quiz hosted by Elmer Reiman with assistants Fred Block som, George Miller, Albert Hudson, Russell Bird, Dr. W. T. Neely and Edward Day offered prizes of balloons and lolipops. The gathering ended with dancing to a nickelodeon into the late hour.
Mrs Harvey Evans hosted the Ace High Bridge Club at 415 West Second Street this afternoon. Two tables played bridge and refreshments followed. Players included Forrest Carter Cecil Seavey A S Patterson Jim Travis Joe Evan Gene Reichman H Hopkins and the hostess.
Members of the Berrendo Woman's Club met at the home of Mrs. W. T. Clardy for an all day sewing session and covered dish luncheon to prepare eight pairs of men's pajamas for the Red Cross. Attendees included Mrs. Perrine, Mrs. Rowe, Mrs. Tow, Mrs. Roberts, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Wyly, Mrs. Glock, Mrs. Lusk, Mrs. Brinker, Mrs. Norton, Mrs. McCoy, Mrs. Rosier, Mrs. Bond, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Greene, and Mrs. Clardy.
Mrs. Robert H. Wyatt Jr. received a surprise birthday party at 612 North Missouri Avenue Tuesday night. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt, L. L. Lane, Roy Crockett, Ethan Allen, W. B. Binns Jr., T. L. Plyer, Ralph Lannom, Macy Robinson, Mrs. R. W. Wyatt, and Mrs. Dan Simpson. Cards, prizes for Ethan Allen and Roy Crockett, and a salad course were enjoyed.
The Mathers Club met with Mrs. W. H. Groseclose on Wednesday. Devotionals were led by Mrs. Groseclose and scripture by Mrs. Pearl Hobson. Twenty three attended, including seven new members: Mrs. Bill Davis, Mrs. Pearl Hobson, Mrs. I. M. Sarten, Mrs. Harold Garoulle, Mrs. A. D. Baxley, Mrs. A. E. Guss, Mrs. A. D. Groseclose, and visitor Mrs. Guy Nix.
Mrs James R Kelly hosted the Wednesday Contract Club at her North Pennsylvania Avenue home. Two bridge tables were set and an iced drink was served with guests including C M Woodbury L T Godfrey Temple V Price Thomas M Kleckner J P Williams T A Sacra Jr Wester Montgomery John C Kost and Mrs Kelly.
The Ruth Sunday School Class of the First Baptist Church held its monthly business and social meeting at Mrs. Barney Robinsons East Fifth Street home. Devotional by Mrs. Mitchell followed by a Bible Quiz and games. Green and white St Patricks decor brightened the rooms. Refreshments served to numerous members and the hostess.
Cheese Scallop and Peanut Butter Loaf offered as meatless main dishes. Cheese Scallop blends milk, cheese, bread crumbs and spices baked until puffed and crusty. Peanut Butter Loaf combines lima beans carrots onion celery crumbs and peanut butter baked in a leaf tin.
Mrs Saidie Orr Dunbar head of the General Federation of Women's Clubs will speak at the New Mexico Federation of Women's Clubs state convention in Carlsbad on March 27 to 29. She has long led public health efforts, served as Oregon Tuberculosis Association executive secretary, and holds an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Linfield College.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin. It claims constipation causes stomach upset and indigestion and that the combination wakes lazy bowels, easing discomfort for adults and children. The copy urges purchasing the laxative at your local druggist.
Miss Frances Martin daughter of Mrs. F. Myrick Russell of 604 N Missouri Avenue was initiated into Kappa Kappa Gamma at the University of New Mexico on Saturday March 8 1941. Initiates were honored with a buffet supper by the alumnae chapter. Donald J Shrecengost son of Mr. and Mrs. D J Shrecengost of 100 South Missouri Avenue is on the Texas University honor roll. The Bray Moore Shop advertises improvements with new cases dressing rooms and redecorated interiors. Miss Ruth Penfield formerly of Roswell for two years leaves for Washington DC to work in the war department. Mr and Mrs W R McCombs Jr announce the birth of daughter Judith Myrlen McCombs born Wednesday March 12 at St Marys Hospital.
ALBUQUERQUE N M March 13 New Mexico cattle shipments last month totaled 16521 head with one station yet to report Secretary Sam McCue of the New Mexico cattle sanitary board said today February’s total was 13704 head January 1941 saw 27138 head by district the figures listed Raton 249 Las Vegas 310 Clayton 486 Tucumcari 1896 Alamogordo 1135 Farmington 342 Deming 639 Albuquerque 767
J C Smith of Lubbock Texas died from injuries suffered in a highway crash two weeks earlier in Alamogordo New Mexico. The body was sent back to Lubbock for burial.
The tally lists sports or contest scores for multiple towns and regions, including Gallup 53, Santa Fe 129, Taos 236, Las Cruces 1731, Carlsbad 1683, Lovington 521, Clovis 3626, Socorro 167, East Vaughn 1119, Hachita 78, Silver City 350, Sol ano 29, Hobbs 910, Datil 7 and El Paso Texas 55.
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