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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1941

Page

4

Mrs Howell Russ Honored With Surprise Party and Shower

Mrs Howell Russ nee Melba O Neill was feted with a surprise party at 1205 North Sea Avenue hosted by Miss Gayle Wooldridge assisted by Mrs James Lannom. Guests enjoyed pastel decor, Liverpool rummy and bridge, and dainty refreshments for a large group including many friends and relatives.

Howell Russ Melba O’neill Gayle Wooldridge James Lannom Wooldridge North Sea Avenue Liverpool Eunice Lenox Marjorie Fensom Joyce Grady Roberta Duffield Raychelle Chappell June Brookshier Betty Jo Duffield Mildred Tarlow Maurice Willson Elissa Curb Mary Frances Destree Joyce Wyly Audre Latimer Rochella Coy Mmes Pat O’neill Paul McEvoy Poynter McEvoy W. C. Taylor W. H. Greenhaw Sol Tarlow Charles Wooldridge Russ Miss Wooldridge

Roswell Social Roundup Finds Parties Plans and Moves

Roswell notices detail a birthday party honoring Mrs. L F Boggs with guests including Mines Charles Smith Will Nelson Pearl Goode and others. Also covered are the Hodges preparing to move to San Bernardino and gifts from the Tuesday Sewing Club plus ongoing club meetings and public notices across the community.

O. B. Boggs L. F. Boggs T. E. Boggs Charles Smith Will R. Nelson Pearl Goode Myrel Porter Jack Nelson Clifford Hackner G. G. Callahan Minnie Scott J. W. McNeil W. M. Kuykendall J. C. Cummins Betty Nelson Carolyn June Callahan Donna Gale Hocker Jacqueline Sue McNeil Mrs. Boggs Wilburn Hodges Mr. Hodges San Bernadino California Grady Weler Missouri Avenue Hodges Herman Crile Gus Hockenson Crile Mr. Hockenson Herman Crile Jr Roswell Artesia Norton Building Elizabeth

Pattern 9665 Dress and Cape for Kiddies

Mothers are urged to order Marian Martin Pattern 9665 a dress with a matching cape in navy serge or flannel. The cape features gathered shoulders and hand slits, the dress has a front scalloped waistline and two front panels, optional self fabric collar and cuffs, ric rac trim and buttons. Size 2 4 6 8 10. yardage given and order form details included. Also notes a school event and local social calendars for Roswell.

Marian Martin

Labor unions clash over proposed wartime mediation board

The CIO opposes Roosevelt's plan for a federal mediation board for defense industry strikes while the AFL backs voluntary arbitration. Government calls for nationwide wartime job registrations as it considers staffing armament plants. CIO chief Murray brands the plan unworkable. AFL President Green supports it. Talks hinge on possible appointees like Wendell Willkie or Bernard Baruch.

Congress of Industrial Organizations Roosevelt American Federation of Labor CIO Philip Murray Mediation Board Murray William Green White House AFL Executive Council Perkins William S. Knudsen Sidney Hillman Fire of Wendell L. Willkie Bernard Baruch New York

Girl Scout Banquet Honors Juliette Low And Grace Bear

Two hundred fifty nine Girl Scouts Brownies mothers leaders and officials filled the Presbyterian Church for the 29th anniversary of Girl Scouting in America and tribute to Juliette Low founder of the movement in America and to the late Mrs Grace Bear who started Girl Scouting in Roswell The Juliette Low Fund collected 9454 in pennies to honor each year of scouting The event highlighted Roswell advancement with fourteen active troops trained leaders and a coordinated program Leaders praised the first director Gwen Hurd and the current director Vera Smith who began four new troops since October A new two week old troop led by Mrs Lawrence Moore drew praise and Mrs William McCullough recalled Mrs Bear’s loyalty and phrase you have time to do the things you want to do The fund supported war relief and an international encampment funding 4000 for the ills and 5082 for relief in China Finland Poland France Sweden and Britain

Presbyterian Church America Juliette Low Movement Grace Bear Roswell Hal Cave Bear Woman’s Club Lawrence Moore Moore N. Kessel William McCullough Switzerland Camp Andres North South America China Finland Poland France Sweden Great Britain Smith James Mason

School and church activities highlighted at local gathering

Mrs. C E Smith hosted her Sunday School class at East McGaffey Street with a six oclock dinner featuring a St Patrick theme. The PTA met at the schoolhouse with the LFD Girls Chorus performing songs and readings while Miss Murrell led the fourth grade program and officers were elected.

Betty Bogard C. C. Bogard Kappa Delta Alpha Sorority Eastern New Mexico College Portales C. E. Smith Church of Christ East McGaffey Street St. Patrick Margaret Bolding Buna Nell Cathey Emma Gene Chester Claythe Garrett Hazel Hendrick Mildred Herring Dixie McNatt Marie Poteet Lois Whitten Rose Mary Wiggins Ernelte Wilkerson Kathleen Smith Mary Parent Teachers Association America Minnetonka Letha Jean Taylor Vernon Scott Virgil M. Grantham E. K. Patterson Charles Lawey L. A. Carson W. M. Grantham Marcella Clayton Miss Murrell Mary O’granthan Martha Jane Roberts Willie Kate Roberts Alice Fuller Dora Faye Isler Edith Thompson Morell Cooper Novella Everhart Lois Brooks Wilma Jean Gilliam Joyce Hadder Maggie Lee Payton Jo Levern Long Hazel Hendricks Creta Pack Bernice Pack Charles O’gwin Charles Hendricks Doyle Stearman Eugene Applegate Robert Turner Billy Roberts Mary Rue Roberts

Radio Broadcasts for Girl Scout Week Schedule

Girl Scout Week features multiple network radio broadcasts. News with Jackson Wheeler airs Saturday and Sunday March 15 and 16 from 11 to 11:05 a.m. on CBS. Tony Won's Scrapbook Sunday March 16 4:15 to 4:30 p.m. on CBS. Bob Hope Tuesday March 18 10 to 10:30 p.m. on NBC Red. Professor Puzzlewit Sunday March 16 5 to 5:30 p.m. on NBC Red. Bob Becker's Chats About Dogs Sunday March 16 3:45 to 4 p.m. on NBC Red. The Human Side of the News Saturday night 6:05 to 6:15 on CBS.

Jackson Wheeler Sun CBS Tony Won Bob Hope NBC Red Professor Puzzlewit Bob Becker

Miss Payne Photos Push Back On Parking Violation

In Philadelphia Miss Winifred R. Payne presented a photo showing two handprints from the scene to dispute a traffic court ruling. The judge reviewed the image and dismissed her claim, ruling against her.

Philadelphia Winnifred R. Payne

Fire brigade saves penthouse blaze with stair climb

Battalion chief A. G. Brandt and 17 firefighters battled a fire in a 16 story building when elevators failed. They climbed stairs with extinguishers and hose until they put out the fire, discovering a curious onlooker who thrilled at a ride down in the neighboring elevator.

Chicago A. G. Brandt

Baby Shoes by Mrs Day Ideal Baby Shoes

Art Gift Shop advertises narrow medium and wide lasts for baby shoes located at 107 W 4th. This classified item highlights a specialty footwear option for infants and features the shop’s address for patrons seeking sizes.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Howell Russ Friendship Club of the Rebecahs K. P. Hall Red Cross Mmes. A. M. Guffey W.C. van Doren Charles Hanes W. A. McCloud John Leakoy Ben Pendergrass Tommie Rose W. C. Greiss Mage Link M. O. McCracken H. Puckett Thomas Fee Roy Phillips Mrs. Wilburn Hodges Womans Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Freeman Marsh West Tilden Ross Brown Hill Cobean Harry White North Kentucky Avenue Philip Stoes Woman's Council of First Christian Church Joe Dekker Kentucky Avenue Mmes. Hortestein, Randal and Robinson Womans Council First Christian Church Annex Wesleyan Service Guild Otto Conley West Deming Street Nickson Coffee Shop James R. Kelly Presbyterian Aid Society Masonic Temple Roswell High School Co. D. White Colorado Springs Hugh White Gladewater Texas J. P. Rodney Lola White W. C. White Fred Burkstaller Ida White Army New Mexico Gayle G. Armstrong Gayle Gaye Lair Gallup Mr. Armstrong el Rancho Hotel Joseph H. Murphy Kansas City Mary Elizabeth Murphy Kansas City University Murphy American Legion and Legion Auxiliary Ingalls Memorial Bridge Club the Poplars W. Lodewick Newcomers Club Woman's Club Lew Wallace Idaho Gleaners Trinity Methodist Church Lucy Youse Washington Avenue Cmahony Waste Troop 4 Maxine Levers Sara Wilson KGFL Marian Gallup Low Jean Backs Wynell English Vera Fay Owen Sammie Graves Miss Wilson Nina Jean Davis H. C. Buchanan Dorothy Bell Rea Aleen Hinkle R. R. Hinkle No. 1 Park Road Santa Fe Nancy Carter Aleen M. A. Crawford St. Mary’s Hospital Club O’ Ten Nickson Hotel John F. Stephens Texas A M. College D. C. Pearson Marion Roney Pennsylvania Avenue East Grand Plains Emmett Patterson Ernest Nelson Sherrell Davidson Hester C. E. Mason Shakespeare Club Robert H. Goddard Historical and Archaeological Association Byterian Womans Auxiliary Mexican Methodist Church Presbyterian Womans Auxiliary Layette Society West Eighth Street American Legion Auxiliary Ingalls Memorial Home Earl E. Patterson Michigan Avenue el Coyote the Historical and Archaeological Association New Mexico Military Institute Neva Palmer Miss Palmer Milton M. Goodman National Association of Chiropodists United States R. R. Unions AFL Grace T. Bear Bert Rvs Wee Helen Broderick Carolyn Lee Bali Bork Pecos Spencer Tracy Errol Flynn Brenda Marshall Wacca Stanks Tomokwait Owl Show Virginia Technicolor Fred MacMurray Madeleine Carroll Cisco Kid Rio Grande Jennie Robt. Young and Dry Cleaners The Associated Press No. 11 Effec Main St 2Nd St
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