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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1941
Page
2
Mrs J D Atwood and Mrs C E Mason lead Roswell musicians honored at a state meeting. Miss Bruin also recognized for contributions to the musical group amid calendar events.
At the 30th annual New Mexico Federation of Womens Clubs in Carlsbad last week, Mrs. Jefferson D. Atwood was named outstanding living pioneer club woman for New Mexico and to join fellow pioneers at Atlantic City. Mrs. Charles Mason spoke for New Mexico on World Affairs, Roswell musicians Mrs. Paul McEvoy and Lee Henrichs provided music, and Miss Geneva Bruin was named Junior Editor of the New Mexico Clubwoman.
Washington reports the administration will seek broad legislation to regulate more than 300 million acres of privately owned forests. The aim is to prevent resource wastage and enforce cutting and replanting rules to keep land productive, arguing wood is a vital war material. The Forest Service says private owners have not adequately conserved resources, prompting this public control proposal amid prior controversy.
A two day New Mexico Congress of Parents and Teachers convention will be held in Gallup on April 14 and 15. Mrs Everett Shelton of Raton announces units may send delegates and officers. registration is two dollars per delegate. Mrs James K Lytle, national PTA treasurer, will be chief guest speaker. Convention headquarters: Hotel El Navajo. Weather forecasts and local social notices follow.
Fashion foresee. tyna will attend a Southwestern Photographers Association meeting. John Russell of Roswell serves on a Texas University round-up parade committee set for April 4 in Austin. Local Auxiliary leaders visit Albuquerque for the national president’s tour with a dinner and reception tonight. A sewing session of the American Legion Auxiliary met all day at Ingalls Memorial Home with the next session planned for April. Leaders Club of the Girl Scouts meets Monday at the Little House. Cherry trees bloom at the McGee and White homes on North Kentucky and North Sea avenues. Missouri Avenue PTA postpones its meeting to the following Thursday at the Junior High. The Prager family visits from out of town, and Mrs. Floyd A. Lee hosts luncheon and bridge at Nickson Coffee Shop. Invitations issued for a Roswell Country Club dancing party on Friday April 4. The Forty-two Club held a Saturday gathering at The Poplars with spring flowers, salad and dessert, and a list of attendees.
Clare Tree Major founder of the Children's Theatre of New York says Heidi and other enduring tales will outlive dictators and be passed down by word of mouth. She brings a Roswell PTA sponsored production to the Junior High School next Friday to teach geography and culture through classic stories. Harold Beckwith reports a navy enlistment updates Robert to San Diego training with possible aviation or trade school tracks.
The article notes little progress in Congress on the issue and says the administration may propose a federal state system. It would set regulations to be enforced by state agencies with federal grants to finance the control program. A classified line directs readers to call No. 11.
Robert Hale of 400 Delaware Street Roswell sought a better future through enlistment in the United States Navy after realizing civilian life offered limited opportunities. He believed the Navy’s chances for advancement would help him overcome his educational shortfalls and improve his prospects.
District I of Delta Kappa Gamma hosted a luncheon and meeting at the Artesia Christian Church linked to Southeastern New Mexico Educational Association events. Fifty four guests were served amid spring bouquets, with music by local performers and honors for Grace Corrigan and Eula Hollander.
Jerry Smith celebrated his eleventh birthday with a Saturday night party at Roswell Country Club. Guests included Patricia Johnson Nancy Glass Jim Carter Joyce Yarborough and others with prizes for costumes musical chairs and a prize table featuring lavender and yellow decor. Mrs Smith and Mrs Glass helped host along with several friends.
Gov John E Miles names Mrs J F Hinkle to the State Council of National Defense Woman's Activity Committee. Founders Day banquet hosted by Ss O S S Society at Nickson Hotel featured Miss Betty Hannifin as toastmistress, with Cadet Dick Gardner and others honored. Zone 8 spans Chaves and DeBaca counties. Mrs Hinkle designates Mrs M L Norton as sub chair.
Mrs Cyril D Hanes hosted a Friday luncheon at 517 East Fifth Street in honor of Mrs George Wells and Mrs Charles S Brewster whose birthdays fall on March 28. The table featured a large birth cake with covers set for the hosts and six guests including Miss Myrtle Mae Hanes and Harold Hanes.
The ad promotes Marian Martin Pattern 9599 with slim side skirt lines, V-neck or bib bodice options, and a back yoke. Pockets, ric rac or ruffle trim are optional, sizes small to large, yardage details vary by view, order by sending fifteen cents and size name address and style number.
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