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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1934

Page

4

Roswell Garden Club hears of state flowers

Will Robinson spoke at a Roswell Garden Club meeting held yesterday in the gardens of Mrs. E M Fisher. With Mrs. Ralph Vandewart presiding, sixteen members attended as the talk focused on New Mexico flowers amid the Fisher garden’s riot of color, including roses peonies and poppies in peak bloom.

Roswell Garden Club Will Robinson E. M. Fisher Ralph Vandewart New Mexico Fisher Gardens

Roswell Social Calendar Highlights Week of Events

A dense list of meetings and social events across Roswell includes St. Andrews Guild at Parish Hall 3 p m, Roswell Alumni Association at Chamber of Commerce 7 p m, and multiple study circles and charity gatherings at various homes and churches through Friday. Notable items: Bishop Howden garden party Saturday 7 30 p m, Shrine Club weekend in Navajo Lodge, and a Thursday Nicholas Wiggit wedding at St Andrews Episcopal Church.

St. Andrews Guild Roswell Alumni Association Chamber of Commerce Haymaker O. R. Haymaker Dorcas Circle First Baptist Church Walter P. Turner Presbyterian Womans Auxiliary Charles P. Miller Dorcas Circle of Baptist Church R. H. Carter James D. Shink Nicholas Wiggit St. Andrews Episcopal Church Roswell Golf Club The Womans Club Navajo Lodge Ruidoso St. Andrews Parish Church Lawn Bishop Howden Roswell Shrine Club

Memorial Poppy Day Sets May Twenty Sixth

Roswell to honor World War dead by wearing memorial poppies on May 26 the Saturday before Memorial Day. American Legion Auxiliary directs observance with Mrs M C Martin announcing poppies will be distributed to raise funds for disabled veterans and families. A corps of volunteers led by Mrs J W Duffin organizes distribution and poppies are ordered from Albuquerque where veterans are employed. The goal is personal tribute and support for those affected by war.

Roswell United States Planders Fields American Legion Auxiliary M. C. Martin J. W. Duffin American Legion and Auxiliary

M. E. South Juniors Picnic in City Park

The Junior department of the Southern M. E. Sunday school held a basket picnic in Circle Drive City Park last evening with sixty attendees. Teachers and officers included Mrs. W. A. Hoffman superintendent Mrs. H. C. Henderson Mrs. Harry White Mrs. Warren Cobean Mrs. R. B. Sanders Miss Helen Smipes Mervin Wells Oscar L. Bulock Ben Hessel and George Dixon.

Southern M. E. Sunday School Circle Drive City Park W. A. Hoffman H. C. Henderson Harry White Warren Cobean R. B. Sanders Helen Smipes Mervin Wells Oscar L. Bulock Ben Hessel George Dixon

Charming compliment for Pruit Picacho home wedding

Mrs. George H Shanks and Mrs. Lloyd Treat hosted a bridge party and kitchen shower at the Picacho home of Mr and Mrs Albert H Pruit honoring newleyweds Kivas Tully and Virginia Pruit A buffet supper followed games and dancing Attendees included Herman Goodhan A S Bishop Frank Bishop W Neely T J McKnight J W Tully Albert H Pruit Clarence Corn Roy Treat Hinton Gibbany Jack Hull Lee Corn Joe Clements P R Fuller Mrs Polly Pruit Mrs Carl Adamson Joyce Pruit Jeanne Cauhape Marie Hull Ora Tucker LeRoy McKnight Charles Fuller Dick Traylor George Clements Gerald Tully Pope Brown and others

George H. Shanks Lloyd Treat Picacho Ablert H. Pruit Kivas Tully Virginia Pruit Messrs Mmes Herman Goodhan A. S. Bishop Frank Bishop W. ©. Neely T. J. McKnight J. W. Tully Albert H. Pruit Clarence Corn Roy Treat Hinton Gibbany Jack Hull Lee Corn Joe Clements P. R. Fuller Polly Pruit Carl Adamson Joyce Pruit Jeanne Cauhape Marie Hull Ora Tucker LeRoy McKnight Charles Fuller Dick Traylor George Clements Gerald Tully Pope Brown

N M State College announces commencement and staff changes

J W Jourdan assistant professor of Civil Engineering will receive the Civil Engineer degree from Purdue in absentia at the next month’s commencement. Lewis Thompson of Deming is re elected editor of the Round Up. Jonathan Cunningham named editor in chief of the 1935 Swastika with James Thompson as business manager and Carroll Withers as associate editor.

J. W. Jourdan New Mexico State College Purdue University Lewis Thompson Deming Thompson School of Engineering Alpha Deta Theta Jonathan Cunningham Cunningham James Thompson Carroll Withers Gallup

Charming breakfast honoring teachers

A nine o'clock breakfast was hosted at Mrs. Arden Boellner's home by the Washington Avenue Parent Teachers Association to honor the school's teachers and supervisors. Tables featured pastel columbines and snapdragons, a three course menu served by Mrs. Poellner with assistance from several guests.

Arden Boellner Washington Avenue Parent Teachers Association Poellner John W. Hall George C. McFadden Jennie Kemney Elizabeth Yarborough Fay Kerley Ruth Noah Gladys Webb Helen Koons Lois Eddens Alice Webb Grace Robinson Inca Mulroy Esther McNally Irene Swann Thelma Perry Ella Yeager

Musical Make Believe by Junior Voco Class

A charming "The Kitchen Clock" production by Mrs. John C. Martens studio marks last night entertainment for parents and friends. Vera Crouse Bolds accompanied at the piano. Cast includes Aleen Hinkle Mary Louise Samson Bianda Greenwade Rita Willis Betty Kyte Jack Martens Kathryn Gates Genevieve Yoder Myra St John Carolyn Louise Holland and others in colorful roles.

John C. Martens Voco Vera Crouse Bolds Aleen Hinkle Mary Louise Samson Bianda Greenwade Rita Willis Betty Kyte Pecky Yoder Jack Martens Kathryn Gates Betty Kyté Ladye Dee Jones Genevieve Yoder Laacille Hanagan Broom Genevieve Cooney Becky Yoder Stew Kettle Frances Orton Myra St. John Carol Louise Holland

Roswell Clubs Host Picnics And Meetings Across City

A busy Roswell social scene features the Pre school Study Circle gathering at Mrs E R Ball’s Fairview country home with a lawn supper, the Roswell Woman’s Golf Club handicap tournament at the Country Club, a birthday surprise for Mrs Myra Spencer, and numerous club and church events including WCTU May meeting and foreign relations talk.

Fairview E. R. Ball Walter Harrison Cecil Bonney Mmes Frederick W. Blocksom Otto Conley Oscar Greene L. J. Vauchelet E. R. Pall Gay Bonney Betty Helen Womans Golf Club Roswell Sidney Prager Philip Klingsmith Willard Prager Henry Bedford Henry E. Samson F. B. Goodwin H. P. Saunders Beverly H. Conner Louis Falconi

Mrs L J Frazier Birthday Surprise Bridge Party

Mrs Lake J Frazier received a birthday bridge party Thursday night at her home 511 North Sea planned by her husband Mr Frazier. Guests included Major and Mrs John McClure Rev and Mrs F B Howden Jr Dr and Mrs E L Lyda Captain and Mrs Ralph E Bower and many others. Refreshments followed the games.

Lake J. Frazier Frazier North Sea A. Siegrist Harmine John McClure F. B. Howden Jr E. L

June Besing Hosts Happy Lawn Party

June Besing entertained with a happy lawn party yesterday afternoon at her mother Ada Fesiing’s home from four to six o’clock. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments served by Claudia Cox and Catherine Besing. Read about local fashion, social hints, and rumors circulating Roswell in this lively society note.

H. A. Ingalls Military Heights Army June Besing Ada

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Grace Thorpe Presbyterian Sunday School Council John Knox House Chautauqua C. D. Bonney Womans Bible Class of Christians Church E. H. Hicks Young Womans Missionary Guild of Christian Church Annex Roswell Girl Scout Council Eastern Star Masonic Temple Helen Snipes Bridge Club Gladys Brice Wyatt W. S. Prager Wyatt W. S. Murrell Rook Club D. N. Pope James D. Shinke East Grand Plains J. W. Smith Lariess M. E. South Annie Snodgrass Zasu Pitts Pert Kelton Edward Everett Horton Nat Pendleton Ned Sparks SUN Joan Crawford Franchot Tone Sadie Mkee Pruit Picacho Romeo Iglory Princess Holt“Whirlpool Ohi HM Glover Pace N. M. State College Bowers Nickson R. E. Bower Cheyenne Wyoming Webb J. P. White JR North Missouri Avenue Carlton P. Webb Victoria Texas Myra Spencer C. C. Martin Thornton H. Boerwell Spencer John R. St. John J. E. Johns Charles S. Dobbs Donald E. Gillespie K. A. Yoder Robert W. Mitchell Paul G. Schultz T. J. Hall Homer Dunnagan A. D J. P. White Roof Garden Tommy Adams T. M. Fowler Jesse Dustin Sam Stolaroff Christine Stewart Huntom Major L. B. Plummer Little Som Leonard B. Jr Victoria Texas North Sea Avenue James M. Herveys American Association of University Women Donald Wheeler Hamilton Westminster First Presbyterian Church Westminster Hall Dr. Goodsell L.F. D Neva Palmer A. B. Smith Burrus Grove Austin D. Crile Albuquerque Synod of the Lutheran Church Arthur H. Bryce Winifred Crile Artesia Hotel Herman Crile Kansas City Chicago Cleveland Washington, D. C Fred C. Rowell Austin Porter W. W. Gowin Amarillo T. J. Scott Herbert B. Smyrl Frances Kite Smyrl Mary E. Dodd Willis Ford el Paso George M. Slaughter Curtis Hill Cc. C. Hill Santa Fe Rochester Minn T. R. Caruthers Pasadena California Lake Arthur Annie L. Snorf Santa Fe Hospital Clovis R. E. Manley Pennsylvania Avenue M. C. McGranahar J. D. Herron Lucy Thomas Marie Holt LeRoy Thompson W.C.T.U A. C. Jones W. B. Ellington J. J. Walker J. D. Herrol T. W. Crowe Lucy Youse C. W. Hanes M. C. McGranahan J. M. Corn E. Hunt Louise Palmer Mae Miles J. B. Caron J. R. Thomas L. McConnnell W. B. McCoy Ernestine Everett Emma Turner E. ©. Hayslip Grant Knox Dry M. J. Hartman J. L. Mabie H. C. Allison C. S. Prewster Frank Young Mrs. Manley Roswell Laundry Co Dunn Plumbing & Heating Co Kishing’s Confectionery, Inc Kipling’s L. J. Frazier Happy Lawn June Mary Helen Jones Iona Ilanda Conrad Betty White Joan Fisher Ruth Ann Carothers Dorothy Reese Fletcher Margaret Harlan Mary Spencer Mildred Herrimg Frances Allison Lona May Ben Husband Institute Elecrecht Congress Mothers of America Southwestern Public Service Company
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