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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1941

Page

2

Pauline Thoma Elected Worthy Advisor in Roswell

Rainbow Assembly of Roswell met at the Masonic Temple with Worthy Advisor Elyse Saunders presiding. Pauline Thoma, daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Thoma, was elected Worthy Advisor for next quarter. Other officers include Bernice Santheson Edith Brabham Marion Madison and Becky Yoder. Commencement dance planned for May 296 at the Masonic Temple with admission thirty five cents per couple.

Rainbow Assembly of Roswell Masonic Temple Elyse Saunders Hugh M. Huff, Jr Pauline Thoma Paul Thoma North Michigan Avenue Bernice Santheson Edith Brabham Charity Marion Madison Hope Becky Yoder Faith

Roswell Youths Elected Officers At District Honor Society Meeting

Roswell youths gathered as the District Honor Society elected officers and planned a possible state group. Carlsbad’s Kenneth Nichols chaired temporarily with Libby Doolay as secretary. officers named were Roy Thomas president Patsy Maxwell vice president Dorothy Belle Rea secretary Shirley Bartlett treasurer Durward Garrett parliamentarian.

Roswell Hayes Pope Carlsbad Senior High School Kenneth Nichols Carlsbad Libby Doolay Hobbs Roy Thomas Patsy Maxwell Dorothy Belle Rea Shirley Bartlett Artesia Durward Garrett Martha Cowan Wilma Haley Levita Haley Helen Benke Frances Heath Inabell Heath Betty Snyder Libby Donlay Evelyn Harris Mary Margaret Clark Eleanor Pabst Mrs. Hays Betty Anderson George Bell Loma Bowers Alice Jean Choate Wayne Hicks Rebecca Muldron Novella Thomason Donald Weldon Kathleen Williams James Wyman Albert Baeglin June Edwards Ruth Lagenley Dian Nichols Betty Stallings Shirley Bartleett Helen Watson Lewis Story

Winners In Sears 4-H Club Contest Announced Today

Four-H members from Chaves Eddy Lea and Lincoln counties presented sheep and hogs at Sears Roebuck on West Third Street. Winners receive registered pigs and Rambouillet and Duroc Jersey gilt prizes. Essays on farming practices determined 40 percent of score with 60 percent for project execution potential.

Chaves Eddy Lea Lincoln Sears Roebuck and Company West Third Street E. M. Norton Chaves County Glen Starling Dexter Edward Young Jr Natity Heine Roswell Tommy Madsen Betty Lou Madsen Billy Bonham Bobby Bonham Junior Eakin Berry Heine Billy New Mexico Tom Reid W. E. Flint Lovington Fred A. Barham Carlsbad

Johnson Circle Hosts Meeting At First Baptist Church

Mrs J T Hawkins and Mrs Jay Duvall led Johnson Circle of First Baptist Church gathering at Hawkins home 503 S Kentucky Ave. Devotions by Mrs Viola W James on Honey Out of the Rock. Program on youth direction by several members. Next meeting set as covered dish supper at Naomi Bennett home 1010 E 2nd St.

J. T. Hawkins Jay Duvall Johnson Circle First Baptist Church Hawkins Kentucky Ave Viola W. James Mmes Clarabell Buchanan Evelyn Kyle Ann Nihart Paul Goodsell Frank Whitaker Naomi Bennett E. 2Nd Street H. F. Brenon Clyde Gant Earl F. Hall E. F. Hedgecoxe Charles Porter Clarbell Buchanan Viola W. Jones Ed Goodrum Myrtle Lunn Fern Chappell

House approves irrigation funds for New Mexico and Arizona

Washington May 14 tentative House approval allocated 450000 for the Tucumcari New Mexico irrigation project while resisting Republican cuts to the 177000000 interior department appropriation. The chamber also endorsed 50000 for Carlsbad New Mexico and tentatively approved 50000 for the Gila Arizona project.

Washington Tucumcari N. M House Eforts Interior Department Carlsbad Gila Arizona

NM State ROTC honors seniors in last dress review

Thirty eight seniors expected to be called up soon for regular army service were honored at the year’s last dress review by the New Mexico State College ROTC battalion. The battalion rifle team won awards for the William Randolph Hearst matches in competition with other ROTC units of the Eighth Corps Area.

Las Cruces N. M New Mexico State College William Randolph Hearst

Funeral services set for Roley C McCarter in Cisco Texas

SAN DIEGO California May 14 Funeral services are to be held at Cisco Texas for Roley C McCarter 49 an oil operator with holdings in New Mexico Texas and Oklahoma He died Monday McCarter reputedly was the first man to install oil refineries west of the Mississippi.

San Diego Calif Cisco Texas Roley C. McCarter New Mexico Oklahoma McCarter Mississippi

4-H contest spurs youth in Roswell rural reform

Norton announced the Sears Roe buck plan aims to uplift communities by inspiring youth in education and practice of better livestock raising. He said the contest will benefit sponsoring communities and similar events may be held next year to extend incentives for 4-H clubbers learning practical farming and ranching. Phone your classified to No. 11.

F. Carpenter Roswell Norton Sears Roebuck

City Calendar Highlights Local Club and School Events

Wednesday lists Defense Begins at Home program in the library with Mrs D J Shreeengost at 2 pm and two bridge clubs at 603 North Missouri and 600 S Penn. Ave. Other items include a Better Speech Class at the library, a Thursday steak fry for the School Board, Archaeological Society talk by W Finch White, and multiple club meetings at homes and the museum. Friday features a Chili supper open to the public, Spring Girl Scout Court of Awards, and a Junior-Senior events at the High School and Ingalls Memorial Home. Saturday offers Owl Bridge Club dinner and Garden Club flower show at the Museum. Sunday remains listed.

City Council U. A D. J. Shreeengost Nancy Elizey North Missouri Ave Fred Croom S. Penn. Ave Woman's Club Library of Clubhouse J. D. Atwood Martha Cowan S. Kentucky Archaeological and Historical Society W. Finch White Geological Survey Pecos Valley First Christian Church C. E. Emmett N. Union Clover Leaf Club Mage Link W. C. Greiss Oliver Study Club A. D. Jones Kentucky Ave Highland P. T. A O. B. Thompson East Reid St Little House Owl Bridge Club Poplars Nan Rasmus Otis Brenneman Garden Club

Bridge Club At Mrs. Croom Home In 193?

Mrs. Fred Croom hosted the 1932 Bridge Club at her new home 600 South Pennsylvania Avenue. Two bridge tables were set in the large living room with pink, yellow, and red roses in bowls. A salad course was served late in the afternoon. Participants included Mrs. H. A. Poorbaugh, Mrs. Harry Blake, Mrs. Charles S. Whitney Jr., Mrs. Joe Massey, Mrs. Maude Lain Crossen, Mrs. Raymond Richmond, Mrs. DeLoss Pickett, and the hostess. Also noted, Mr. and Mrs. G. K. Richardson returned from El Paso where their son Dr. George Richardson, on Fort Bliss medical staff, was visited.

Fred Croom South Pennsylvania Avenue H. A. Poorbaugh Harry Blake Charles S. Whitney, Jrr Joe Massey Maudeline Crossen Raymond Richmond DeLoss Pickett Mrs. Croom G. K. Richardson el Paso George Richardson Fort Bliss

Roswell Angling Outlook Promising in Early Season

Water levels high at El Vado and Chama river draw northern fishermen seeking trout. Anglers expect good fishing at Chevette lakes, Storrie Lake, Weatherley Lake, and Nogal Lake as waters warm. Gate restrictions near dam limit bait fishing. Jemez roads remain poor. Phone your classifier to No. 11.

el Vado New Mexico Chama River Chama Barker Jemez Country Chevette Lakes Wagon Mound Storrie Lake Las Vegas Weatherley Lake Union County Nogal Lake Carrizozo

Banquet Honors Mrs Pearl Sloan Grand Matron

A lavish Coronado room banquet by Roswell Chapter of the Eastern Star honored Mrs Pauli Sloan of Belen Worthy Grand Matron of New Mexico. Blue and silver decor, spring flowers, and a reception followed the official visit and initiatory rites at the Masonic Temple.

Coronado Nickson Hotel Roswell The Eastern Star Pauli Sloan Belen New Mexico James F. Hinkle Lucius Dills Iona Jones Neff Smith

Ginsberg Calls Musical Instrument Luxury Tax Unsound

Ben Ginsberg of the Ginsberg Music Company denounces a proposed 10 percent luxury levy on musical instruments as harmful. He argues instruments support education and livelihoods for schools, pupils, and musicians, warning the tax would undermine morale and stress the public need for music during wartime. Police report late-night burglary at Mesilla Motor Company yielded $350 stolen from a safe, with thieves fleeing in a company car.

Treasury Department Ben Ginsberg Ginsberg Music Company Ginsberg Las Cruces N. M Mesilla Motor Company

Miss Martha Cowan Hostess Club Meeting Notes

Chapter PEQ Miss Martha Cowan hosted Chapter K of PEO at 404 South Kentucky Avenue with Irene Swann presiding. Reports on the state convention by Mrs. Holesapple, Mrs. Blocksom, and visitor Mrs. Carothers. social hour refreshments served.

Martha Cowan South Kentucky Avenue Irene Swann Dorothy Holesapple Fred W. Blocksom George N. Carothers Eula Bybee Esther Morgan Shirley Feather Gladys

Delphian Society closes three year study at Roswell Museum

Gamma Chapter completed its three year course with a final program at the Roswell Museum under president Mrs. H V Fall. The program covered Basic Trends Creative Thinking and Understanding Modern Art with discussions led by Mrs A D Jones and others. A luncheon and visit to the Hurd ranch studio were arranged and gifts presented to Mrs Fall.

Delphian Society Roswell Museum H. V. Fall Peter Hurd A. D. Jones United States Thomas Benton Gilbert Wilson Ted Jones America B. F. Kelly George C. McFadden Hugh M. Huff, Sr Frank Lloyd Wright D. J. Shrecengost

Marian Martin Pattern 9710 Suntan Frock with Cape Feature

Pattern 9710 offers a suntan dress with a low back and wide neckline plus an optional cape. Sizes 12 through 42 available, fabric needs 3 yards for size 16 dress and 1 yard for cape. Send 15 cents for pattern, include size name address and style number to The Foswell Daily Record Pattern Department.

Marian Martin Foswell Daily Record Pattern Department

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