Roswell Bridge Clubs Share Easter Themed Party
Mrs. Robert R. Brown hosted the Tuesday Bridge Club at 710 North Kentucky Avenue with three tables for contract, in a room decorated by spring bowls and purple iris. Guests included Mmes. Ethel Bassett John B. Beers John T. McClure and others. Mrs. Raymond Smith hosted The Little Bridge Club at The Poplars 600 East Fifth Street with an Easter centerpiece of eggs pink snap dragons candy rabbits and yellow chicks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert R. Brown
North
Kentucky Avenue
Tuesday Bridge Club
Roswell
Mmes
Ethel Bassett
John B. Beers
John T. McClure
B. C. Mossman
Hary Jaffa
Geo. M. Slaughter
W. W. Phillips
C. M. Farnsworth
John Peck
Charles Beeson
Sidney Prager
G. K. Richardson
Mrs. Brown
Raymond Smith
Little Bridge Club
Poplars
East Fifth Street
Ben Ginsberg
George DeShuvYley
John Young
A. N. Etz
Cecil Fiffert
Stolaroff
Richard P. Waggoner
Come to Defense State Primary in New Mexico
Albuquerque leaders and railway conductors back the direct primary, urging legislature to reject any repeal. Eldo McLaughlin says railroad men support the law 100 percent, framing it as essential to representative government. Chavez and Anderson declined comment on New Mexico direct primary repeal. A Kansas City note recalls two boys recording license numbers amid a holdup. police issue a pickup for three suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
N. M
Junior Chamber of Commerce
New Mexico
Eldo McLaughlin
Las Vegas
Chavez
Anderson Washington
Clinton Anderson
Anderson
Kansas City
Thomas Fisher
Richard Francis
Social gathering and notices from The Poplars and community events
Mrs Verdi Gill hosted a dinner and contract games at The Poplars 600 East Fifth Street with a spring theme and pastel sweet pea decor. Attendees included Mrs Earl Corn, Mrs Charles L Brown, and other guests. Chapter B PEO plans a 2:30 meeting with a 3:15 musical tea. Richard M Tigner Jr. to wed Agnes Lagather in Washington DC on April 16. he to graduate from Georgetown Law in June. Red Cross sewing day at Christian Church. Mrs Al Shorre of Harlingen visiting Johnsons. travel plans to San Antonio. New Marguerite Hennessy labels appear on dresses at Everybodys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verdi Gill
Poplars
East Fifth Street
Mmes
Earl Corn
Charles L. Brown
Victor Wyly
John H. Wyly
George Zimmerman
George C. McFadden
Emmett Patterson
Roy Flood
Tom Mann
Burr Powell
Thelma Jones
Mrs. Gill
Richard M. Tigner, Jr
R. M. Tigner
West Deming Street
St. Matthews Cathedral
Washington, D. C
Agnes Lagather
Richard Tigner Jr
Law Department
Georgetown University
Baptist W M A at First Baptist Church Meets in Parlor
The Woman's Missionary Society of First Baptist Church held a Monday meeting in the church parlor with thirty five members present. Mrs J J Walker presided as routine business was handled and a devotional reading opened the program. Mrs J Bennett Allison led the program on Needs of the Homeland and Mrs Walter Harrison closed with God Bless America. Refreshments were served by hostesses Mrs R B Pruit Mrs C H Arrington George Perrine R L Malone and Roy H Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society of
First Baptist Church
J. J. Walker
J. Bennett Allison
Walter Harrison
God Bless
America
Mmes
R. B. Pruit
C. H. Arrington
George Perrine
R. L. Malone
Roy H. Lee
Bills in Legislature Review of House Actions
Summary of bills passed or advanced in the legislature including SB233 to allow Roswell Public Service Corp to refund debt with no recorded vote HB68 expanding writ service by peace officers countywide HB194 directing county treasurers to transfer state title for county acquired property HB195 extending tax commission powers over state acquired property HB256 authorizing revenue bonds tied to sewer charges HB207 shielding law enforcement from firearm restrictions near prisons and HB255 strengthening enforcement powers in related topics
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Southwest Public Service Corp
Roswell
State Tax Commission
Marian Martin Pattern 9673 Two-Piece Dress Design
Marion Martin Pattern 9673 offers a one piece look with a lowered waistline for a two piece effect. Front buttoning, panelled skirt for slimming lines, various sleeve lengths, belt option, and contrasting skirt choices. Available in misses sizes 12 through 20 with yardage and ordering details printed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Martin
Junior Daughters of D A R Meet at Edna Malones Home
Junior D A R gathered at 513 North Pennsylvania Avenue with Miss Edna Malone hosting. A report highlighted stationery sales, distribution of patriotic literature, and guest speaker Mrs. Mary McCullough recounting her Washington trip for Roosevelt's third term inauguration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Malone
Pennsylvania Avenue
Mary McCullough
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
McCullough
Russell Bird
D. A. R. Regent
M. L. Norton
Betty Jo Hunt
Marion Roney
Mary Ellen Griggs
Jeanne and
Marie Louise Cauhape
Edith Perrine
Ruth Gaines Wilson
Auxiliary Heads Plan Albuquerque Visit for Clinton Leader
Mrs. Louis J. Lemstra Auxiliary President, national leader of the American Legion Auxiliary, will visit Albuquerque March 31 to honor Mrs. Lemstra of Clinton Indiana. An informal 7 p.m. reception at the Alvarado Hotel will precede a 7:30 banquet open to all Auxiliary and Legion members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Unit
Charles M. de Bremond Post
American Legion
Albuquerque
Louis J. Lemstra
Clinton
Indiana
Auxiliary
Boston
National Rehabilitation Committee
Alvarado
Legion
Department
W. H. Dearholt
Carl Welch
Unit 28
Roswell American Legion
Red Cross
Ingalls
Welch
Annie Matthews
Westminster Guild Supper Meeting Highlights Floral Theme
The Westminster Guild of the First Presbyterian Church hosted a six fifteen supper in the church assembly room with hostesses Miss Annie Laurie Snorf Mrs Grace Ross Miss Harrye Black Miss Catherine Huntley and Lorietta Lampert. Mrs Paul McEvoy led devotionals reading a friendship poem Through The Years. A technicolor film The Arrangement of Flowers shown by Mrs J E Johns impressed attendees. Coca Cola served through courtesy of Coca Cola Company. An April Fool theme adorned vegetable bouquets and dance cap favors. Attendees included Miss Raydell Chappell Miss Gladys Taylor Miss Jane Russell Oberkampf Miss Bobbie LaRue Anderson Miss Jeane G Garviss Miss Eva M Bourne Miss Mines Miss Lila Means Elvin Miller Woodrow Little and Paul McEvoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Guild
First Presbyterian Church
Annie Laurie Snorf
Grace Ross
Harrye Black
Catherine Huntley
Loretta Lampert
Paul McEvoy
J. E. Johns
Faithful Workers Hold Meeting at McCloud Home
The Faithful Workers of B. A. U. met at 612 North Virginia last night with president Joe Danforth presiding. After the business session, games were played and refreshments were served to members and guests including Mrs. F. Eric Ming, J. H. Brown, Helen Monk, John West, W. C. Matthews, Inez Swafford, Sarah Lee, R. E. Lacy, Annie Henderson, Katie Howe, Louise Smith, Amos Monk, Wilkerson, J. G. Doss, and the McClouds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. McCloud
North Virginia
Joe Dansforth
Mmes
F. Eric Ming
J. H. Brown
Helen Monk
John West
W. C. Matthews
Inez Swafford
Sarah Lee
Joe Danforth
R. E. Lacy
Annie Henderson
Katie Howe
Louise Smith
Helen Lacy
Messrs
Amos Monk
Wilkerson
J. G. Doss
Eric Ming
McCloud
St Andrews Junior Guild Meet With Mrs Wayne Griswold
The St Andrews Episcopal Church Junior Guild met at the home of Mrs G Wayne Griswold with co hostess Mrs I J Marshall. Attendees planned a rummage sale and a home made candy sale soon to be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrews
Junior Guild
Wayne Griswold
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
G. Wayne Griswold
North
Kansas Avenue
I. J. Marshall
Mmes
John W. Minton
Hal S. Cave
Stanley W. Lodewick
Herman R. Crile, Jr
Walden Bassett
Reed Mulkey
Clarence E
Betty Jo Fales Honored With Eighteenth Birthday Party
Mrs. Merritt Fales hosted a party at the South Sunset Avenue home for her daughter Betty Jo Fales on her eighteenth birthday. Guests, games, prizes to Wilma Murrell and Lillian Hightower, and a pink candle cake served with ices surrounded by violets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merritt Fales
Betty Jo Fales
Fales
South Sunset Avenue
Wilma Murrell
Lillian Hightower
Miss Fales
W. C. Holland
George Wells
Bobby Thompson
Joan Thompson
Mary Dollahon
Billy Ayers
Audrey Dollahon
Billie Bob Hightower
Glen Haley
Doris Haley
Bert Gant
Eileen Rapp
Frances Reid
Ray Dearholt, Jr
Harley Dearholt
Vera Lee Green
Jean Morrison
Billie Shaw
Audre Fales
Mrs Slyvester P Johnson Hosts Southwestern History Club
Mrs Slyvester P Johnson entertained the Southwestern History Club at her home 610 West Fifth Street. Members answered roll call with current events and enjoyed a program on the Navajo Indians followed by coffee and a sweet course. Attendees included Lucy Youse Julia H Oakens A G Lodewick C D Bonney Clark A Baker Will Robinson J E Wolfe and the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slyvester P. Johnson
Southwestern History Club
West Fifth Street
Mmes
Lucy Youse
Julia H. Oakens
A. G Lodewick
C. D. Bonney
Clark A. Baker
Will Robinson
J. E. Wolfe
Harry R. Andrew
Wesley Fellowship Class Holds Easter Plans and Film Show
The Wesley Fellowship Class of First Methodist Church gathered in the church parlor at 6 30 for a covered dish supper and meeting. Plans were set for Easter decorations and the Easter program. Mrs J E Johns displayed colored movie reels from a trip to Old Mexico and local scenes. A long list of attendees included Mrs G W Davis Miss Nan Rasmus Ruth White Pearl Cole Virginia Hamlett Willie Russell and Alice Webb among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Fellowship
First Methodist Church
J. E. Johns
Old Mexico
Mmes. G. W. Davis
Nethla Phillips
W. F
George Drew
J. H. Benton
Ponca City
Oklahoma
Nan Rasmus
Ruth White
Pearl Cole
Virginia Hamlett
Willie Russell
Alice Webb
All Over Patterns At the Museum Exhibit
Roswell Museum hosts an exhibit of all over patterns by Miss Irene Swann’s 7th and 8th grade art students. The show features color designs of Southwest landscape figures repeated into patterns, with drawings and crafts from various grades also on display. A National Exhibition Section loaned paintings from Washington DC illustrate children’s work across U.S. art centers. Public invitation issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Swann
Roswell Museum
Friends of Art
Miss Swann
Washington, D. C
Betty Jo Duffield Birthday Party At West Third Street
Mrs C M Duffield and daughter Roberta hosted a surprise birthday supper at 811 West Third Street for Betty Jo Duffield. Purple violet decorations and a birthday cake with ices marked the evening. Liverpool rummy followed with guests including Marcella Lee Maurine Collins Gayle Wooldridge Betty Railsback and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Duffield
Roberta Duffield
West Third Street
Betty Jo Duffield
Liverpool
Marcella Lee
Maurine Collins
Gayle Wooldridge
Betty Railsback
Mmes
Bob Chewning
Kenneth Entrop
Howell Russ
Duffield
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Smith
Navy Town
EL Coyote
Elyse Saunders
Mrs. Saunders
Queen Elyse
Rolland Corn
Leroy English
Pauline Thoma
Ben Kelly
Therylene Knox
Tommie Dresser
Helen Ruth Carrigan
Bob Hall
Edith Brabham
Georgine Carothers
Charlie Grapewin
Marjorie Rambeau
Gene Tierney
Wacca
Kay Francis
London
Ase Ana Ae
Chapter B
J. F. Hinkle
The
Ladies of the Christian Church
al Shorre
Harlingen
Texas
el Paso
Carl Johnson
Shorre
Neal Brown
Mabel Johnson
Schorre
Brown
Small Son
San Antonio
Harlinger
Marguerite Hennessy
Marguerite Hennessy Stoes
No. 11
Roswell Womans Club
James R. Kelly
Woodrow Cameron
Atwood
Woman's Club
P.E.O
W. C. Buchly
Cecil Bonney
R. E. Morris
H. R. Andrew
Clover Leaf Club
Ralph Page
West College
K. P. Hall
Olivet
North Kentucky Ave
Paul Schultz
H. D. Burdette
South Missouri Avenue
Rebecahs
K.P. Hall
Nickson Hotel
Delta Kappa
First Christian Church
Artesia
State Utilities Commission
House
Electrical Administration Board
Charles Reina
F. W. Loesch
Paul Biggs
James Lannom
LeRoy Thompson
Esther Morgan
Ruth Huderson
Flossie White
Vera McCarter
Marjorie Fensom
June Brookshire
Eunice Lenox
Arline Long
Gladys McKnight
Elizabeth Hayslip
Ruth Fitzgerald
Winfield Rhea
Florrie Rabb
Lucille Griffith
Magyessif
Gulf
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Icic
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