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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1920

Page

3

The Things We Do and A Senior Play Reminder

A Baltimore Sun style poem praising noble deeds is noted along with Mrs. Jay White winning a top score prize and refreshments at a gathering. The Senior Class Play Much Ado About Betty debuts next Wednesday evening in the R H S auditorium with general admission 50 cents, reserved 75, student 35. The Delphian Club meets Saturday at four at the Community house to avoid clashing with a mass meeting at three in the district court room.

Betty R. H. 8S Delphian Club District Court Room

Beautiful Afternoon Fury at the Poe Place

Ms. John W. Poe hosted an informal gathering at the Poe home on West Seventh for about fifty ladies. The event featured John Heagecoxe’s tenor singing with Miss Margaret Hinson as accompanist, followed by a Lohengrin wedding march and a 37th anniversary revelation. A two course luncheon closed the pleasant afternoon with many neighbors offering congratulations.

John W. Poe Poe Place West Seventh John Heagecoxe Margaret Hinson Miss Hinson

W. C. T. U. Meeting Tomorrow at Community House

Tomorrow afternoon at 3 30 o clock the W. C. T. U. will meet at the Community house to transact important business.

Final Report in Schweiger Estate Probate in Roswell

Magdalen Schweitzer as executrix files her Final Report and petitions for discharge in the John F. Schweiger estate. Judge J T Evans sets July 6 1920 at 10 A M in Roswell for objections. interested parties must file with the County Clerk of Chaves County before the hearing.

Chaves County State OF New Mexico John F. Schweiger Deceas Magdalena Schweizer J. T. Evans New Mexico Roswell

Children Have Gay Party For Phyllis Gessert

A delightful baby party was hosted yesterday for Phyllis and Edward Gessert by Mrs. Edward S. Gessert with games on the lawn directed by Mrs. M. C. Martin and Mrs. Ralph Shugart. Refreshments of ice cream and cake with balloons were served by Mrs. Gessert assisted by Mrs. Lyman Sanders. guests included Phyllis and Edward Gessert Edith French Martin Boswell Mary Ellen Thorne Betty Railsback Peggy Lund Eleanor Marion and Lyman Sanders plus Sam Henry Johnson Mary Elizabeth and Jack Russell Jean White Dan Cahoon Dorothy and Louisa Lipp Helen Phillips. Beaunots Have Big Time at Elizabeth Shepherd home with Dutch treat supper and later Legion outings then a picture show and Luff's treat. attendees included Kathleen Cruse Kathleen Oliver Carmac Massie Stacia Padee Mildred Shrader Stella Jacobson Helen Johnson Roberta Henderson Janice Wiley Alice Thompson Mildred Joyner Mona Gilmore Vatello Dills Daisy Delotte Marguerite Hennessy Bess Vickers Florence Wilkinson Ruth Parsons Myra Norma Rilberts Gertrude Wilkinson Marion Jewett Vera Blackwood Tiny Finley Morris Rubb Bernice Shepherd Elizabeth Shepherd. Wednesday Bridge Club hosted by Mrs M. Quisenberry at her home for the group.

Edward S. Gessert Phyllis Edward Gessert M. C. Martin Ralph Shugart Gessert Lyman Sanders Edith French Martin Boswell Mary Ellen Thorne Betty Railsback Peggy Lund Eleanor Marion Sam Henry Johnson Mary Elizabeth Jack Russell Jean White Dan Cahoon Dorothy Louisa Lipp Helen Phillips Elizabeth Shepherd Ben Jaffa Rufus McConnell American Legion Luff’s Kathleen Cruse Kathleen Oliver Carmac Massie Stacia Padee Mildred Shrader Stella Jacobson Helen Johnson

Williamson files final proof on Hagerman homestead claim

Department of the Interior notice from Roswell New Mexico dated April 16 1920 states Jim Williamson of Hagerman NM father of Sidney Williamson deceased filed intention to make final three year proof to establish land claim for all of Section 31 Township 8 South Range 20 East New Mexico Principal Meridian before U S Commissioner Dan C Savage Roswell NM on May 27 1920. Witnesses named: John A McPherson James L McPherson Holly L Porter James H McPherson all of Roswell NM Emmett Patton Register.

Department of the Interior U. &Land Office Roswell New Mexico Jim Williamson Hagerman N. M Sidney P. Williamson N. M. P. Meridian Dan C. Savage U. S John A. McPherson James L. McPherson Holly L. Porter James H. McPherson Emmett Patton Register

Notice of intention to prove final three year claim

Department of the Interior announces Mattie J. Brooks of Roswell New Mexico has filed notice of intention to make final three year proof for addition al Homestead entry No 036599 on land described as S4%NE% SE% Section 12 NYNEY Section 13 Township 16 S Range 23 W New Mexico Principal Meridian. Proof scheduled before Dan C. Savage U S Commissioner Roswell NM on June 21 1920. Others listed. Emmett Patton Register. Dr Sweartagm will be in Roswell office from uart to fifteenth of aarh month.

Department of the Interior U. S. Land Office Roswell New Mexico Mattie J. Brooks N. M Nyney N. M. P. Meridias Dan C. Savage U. S Thomas J. Rosenberg Walter Rosenberg Ross R. Rutledge Lizzie Williams Emmett Patton Register

Roswell Woman's Club closes year with praise and gifts

The Roswell Women's Club holds a year end meeting with high praise for a year marked by ready reports and generous giving. Highlights include nearly $1000 in funds handled, support for Community House, YWCA World Service, and Armenian relief, plus two receptions and a farewell to retiring president Mrs Beyette. Grace Bear becomes new president.

GarassosLtech Carnégie-Lab- Wess Sera Fasterndon Woman’s Club World Service Armenian Fund Arthur E. Ingham Ruby Saunders Sophie Church Clark Dilley

McDonald Announces Candidacy for State Legislature

State election notice states G E McDonald announces candidacy for the state legislature subject to Democratic primary actions. The filing sets the stage for party voters to decide representation in upcoming elections.

G. E. McDonald

Notice of final three year land claim proof Roswell NM

Department of the Interior notice states James McTighe of Roswell New Mexico filed intent to prove final three year claim on land described Section 21 and 22 Township 12 South Range 23 West N M P Meridian, before U S Commissioner Dan C Savage in Roswell on May 25 1920. Names Jack Deason Russell Franzen Clyde Quick Roy Quick of Roswell listed. Apr 23-May 24. Register. Vote for Dillard Wyatt.

Department of the Interior U. S. Land Office Roswell New Mexico James McTighe Meridian Dan C. Savage U. S Jack Deason Russell Franzen Clyde Quick Roy Quick Emmett Patton Register

Infirm Parent Unable to Attend District Meeting

A letter explains a typhoid fever illness lasting four weeks and ongoing fever prevents the author from meeting district men and ladies. The writer expresses appreciation for understanding the circumstances and ends with a sentiment of goodwill.

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