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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1940

Page

3

Roswell social notes feature party and outings

Miss Roberta Margraves, engagement to Frederick Webb, heads a church dinner with Evelyn Hitchcock, Marion Young and Lulu Burnworth. Guests from the choir and Oasis school, plus a school trip to Roswell and Sunset Creamery, mark a busy social week with open house by the Work Projects Administration and several local coffee gatherings.

Roberta Margraves Frederick Webb First Methodist Miss Margraves Evelyn Hitchcock Marion Young Lulu Burnworth Virginia Margraves Charles Darnall H. P. Saunders Otis Brenneman T. C. Rice R. L. Johnson The Poplars H. D. Burdette Robert Burdette T. J. Deason Jack Deason Evelyn Aileen Raymond Hitchcock Lula Burnworth W. W. Akin

Artistic Recital by Mrs Connor's Pupils Delights Audience

The spring piano recital at the Ginsberg Piano Salon featured Marjorié Welle Hannah Pruit Dorothey Bell Rea and John Selby, students of Mrs Bruce P Connor. They performed from memory, drawing praise for hard work and pleasing delivery as a large crowd attended. Ushers included Nancy Lutz Betty Jean Gray Sara Wilson and T L Gant.

Ginsberg Piano Salon Marjorié Welle Hannah Pruit Dorothey Bell Rea John Selby Bruce P. Connor Huff Fine Arts Studio Nancy Lutz Betty Jean Gray Sara Wilson T. L. Gant

Programs Presented By Mr Manuel Oracion At Oasis School

Five Roswell rural schools hosted events under the This Work Pays Your Community project. Oasis School featured Manuel Oracion directing with Mrs Oracion on accompaniments. The program included a flag salute rhythm band dance pieces folk dances operetta songs and a flute ensemble. Frances Martinez performed The Humble Petition and other pieces included Spanish songs and America. Perfect attendance awards were announced by R M Cookson.

Manuel Oracion Oracion Roswell LF D East Grand Plains Berrendo Mountain View Oasis Floyce Crosthwait Frances Martinez Adonde Red River Valley America R. M. Cookson C. E. Boothe First Christian Church North Michigan Avenue J. M. Williams Jennie Ashinhust Allie Harrison John Boydston Dora Griffith Laura Parks

Hollywood From The Inside

Rita Hayworth was recalled for reshoots on Susan And God and dyed her hair light red for ten minutes of work. Dorothy Lamour stars with Bill Ayres in Honolulu days, while Bob Burns signs a Universal deal with Martha Raye. Walter Wanger shot 14000 feet of Holland backgrounds for Foreign Correspondent, likely the last footage before the invasion.

Rita Hayworth Susan God Dorothy Lamour Bill Ayres Honolulu Bob Burns Universal Martha Raye Paramount Walter Wanger Holland

Pajama-clad S. A. E. chase burglar in Roswell aftermath

A doorway burst into activity as about 15 pajama-clad S. A. E. members rushed out after Anne allegedly tripped a burglar alarm. They failed to catch the robber, finding only a bottle of milk. Darwin Ellett of Fresno plans a Roswell visit, and Mrs. Lottie Willson returns to San Francisco after a stay with her mother.

Anne Anderson Atlanta Journal E. A. Anderson Ida White Atlanta Roswell Ann Ann Johnson Richardson Avenue Pi Pi Sorority Fraternity Row Emory Anne Darwin Ellett Fresno California May Ellett Missouri Ave Lottie Pruit Willson Polly Pruit West 7Th Street San Francisco Wilson Mrs. Campbell

Circle One M E Missionary luncheon meeting at Mrs Shreeengost home

Circle One of the First M E Missionary Society holds a luncheon at Mrs D J Shreeengost 100 South Missouri Avenue Monday May 20 at 1 pm. All members invited with guests. Mrs Shaw of Hagerman will speak. Presbyterian Christian Endeavor rummage sale at Cruse's Camp Yard South Main Saturday morning. Endeavor banquet honoring High School graduates Thursday May 23 at 6 30 pm.

Womans Council of the First Christian Church Will Purdy M. E. Missionary Society D. J. Shreeengost South Missouri Avenue Shaw of Hagerman The Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Cruse Camp Yard South Main Presbyterian Church

Pinafore fashion pattern 9393 a sun tan dress option

The Marian Martin pattern 9393 presents a panelled front, with options to form a suntan dress or an apron by omitting sides. It suggests sleeveless versions, contrasting sleeves, and patch pockets, with fabric and yardage details for sizes 12 through 40. Order by sending fifteen cents plus pattern and book prices to The Daily Record Pattern Department.

Marian Martin Daily Record

Barracks Briefs and Cadet Weekend Preparations

Cadets prepare for polo clashes with Arizona rivals and dig into finals with two weeks left. Pup Tent awaits Hueter humor in the next issue while first class dances host graduates under Col. Pearson. Roswell belles enjoy cadet chauffeurs, as commencement nears and a crowd gathers, but turmoil fizzles.

Arizona Col. Pearson Roswell Femmes

Hagerman WPA Celebration Week Highlights Local Open House

Hagerman marks May 20 through 25 as National Celebration Week for the Professional and Service Division of the Works Progress Administration. Events include open houses at the Hot Lunch project, a May 20 dinner at the high school with an NBC radio speech by Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, and a local program with music, readings, and talks showcasing sewing units and public projects.

Work Projects Administration West Fourth Street Fair Grounds CCC West Second K. C. Hall East Deming Wesley Nursery East Albuquerque Jr. High School 11Th & Main Streets Works Projects Administration Hagerman United States NBC Eleanor Roosevelt Ambrosio Elissa Frazier Sis Anita Pedigo Sockery Kadacut Betty Johnson Smith

Home Coming Night at First Baptist Revival

The First Baptist Church in Roswell hosts Home Coming Night with Dr. Hinesley urging families to sit together. If a death occurred in the immediate family wear white flowers, otherwise red. The revival campaign continues with Loyalty Day planned for Sunday.

Hinesley Roswell First Baptist Church

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Oasis School Virgil Threet Dexter C. L. van Doren L. C. Brown Eunice McCarter Threet Rose Sunset Creamery Madison Purity Bakery Welton Jones Patsy van Doren Bo McCarter Joe David Crosthwait Gregorio Joe Rodriguez Cresento Espinoza Frances Rachel Sarah Martinez Ruby Laverne Snider Ina May Raymond Ford Joyce Cyron Betty Mary Fay Qualls Lois Jones Glenda van Doren Marion Larry Brown Jacqueline Joe John Dunlap Eugene Snider Junior McCarter Darris Pyron Myrtle Ivy Britton Ivy Mae Britton Byron Britton Buster Wade Charlie Green Norma Jean Wade Albert Adams Tommy Horace Pays Roswell High School Moseleys Jane Spencer Frances Martin Beverly Hodges Mary Frances Destree Joan Malarney Roberta Crosby Bernice Dunagan Iane Elliott Vanelle Norton Mary Snyder Helen Terhaar Mrs. Albert Pruit A. D. Jones South Kentucky Albert Pruit Picacho Mmes Jack E. Moore Burney Pruit D. C. Fearson J. ©. Cummins Charles F. Beeson Howard Amason Yoder P.T.A. Senior High School S. P. Hannifin Lawrence Wolfe John C. Martens Clare Tree Bernard O. Greenwade Norton Kessel D. J. Shrecengost Sadie C. Vauchelet Better Literature Association Jashaon Mmes. E H. Hicks Ben Pendergrassi Bell Gray L. W. Forsythe H. B. Dawson Mary Gregg Nan Lenox Harrison C. A. Emmett George S. Forbes Cora Ray Marie Smith D. B. Titus Boothe Marvin Oklahoma City Okla Winston Daniel Circle Drive Artesia Annette Jacobson Daniel Catherine Jacobson Clovis Jo Noble Stella Jacobson American Legion Auxiliary Ingalls Memorial Home Madeleine Carroll Brian Aherne Louis Hayward Weaver Olve Soul Uri Jack Jess Dempsey Vs Willard PECOS Spencer Tracy “Stanley & Livingston Charles Starrett Kiplings Bob Daken Hollywood Busy Bee Cafe Jim Rallis State Game Commission Santa Fe New Mexico Colin Neblett Elliott S. Barker Adv Roswell Auto Co
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