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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1940
Page
4
Pattern 9397 offers a front buttoning shirtwaist frock with a back yoke and darts, suitable for white organdie or pique. Sizes 34 to 48, yardage 3 3/4 yards plus 5/8 yard contrast for size 36. Send 15 cents for the pattern, book 15 cents, or both for 25 cents.
The McEvoy School of Dancing presents a Tuesday revue at eight o'clock in the Junior High School under Thelma Russ McEvoy and Avalon Russ. The program features The Lilliputian Night Club numbers, ACT Ti As You Like It items, Coronado Reflections dances, and solo performances by Roswell students and guest dancers.
A garden party hosted by Mrs. O. M. Wallace honors Miss Helen Fountain on a pink and white themed afternoon. About forty guests attended as gifts were presented from a decorated wagon by young members Jeddie McEvoy and Jerry Biffert. The event showcased chairs, tables, and umbrellas with refreshments served by hostesses.
The article describes Nazi military surge after May 10, detailing how air force reconnaissance directs ground attacks, the use of Stukas and bombers, and rapid mechanized advance. It notes prepared bridges, motorized vanguard trains, and German vigilance near Munster, with nightly air raid precautions and widespread mobility conveying a dramatic war surge.
Beta Sigma Phi members and guests enjoyed a picnic at the Bottomless Lakes last evening with boating swimming and an outdoor supper. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Bob Conley Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Conwell Mrs. Ted Hunt Misses Audrey Dollahan Eulalia Merchant Joan Savage Mr. Lee Henrichs and sponsor Mrs. Mildred Anderson.
Shirley Temple's agent negotiates a one week personal appearance deal at the New York Fair. Fox plans to produce a 1890s film In Old Wyoming about early settlers and cattle owners amid mass migratory worker influx.
The piece describes German forces straining to overcome fuel shortages and the potential for a heavy Allied counterattack if German momentum wanes. It recalls the 1918 Somme battle, stresses the strategic gateway via the Somme valley to channel ports, and notes Allied leadership shifts with Marshal Foch and General Weygand in command.
Arrangements set for two night showings of AAA sound films in the county on Tuesday and Wednesday. The River explores erosion in the Mississippi Valley and Farm and City Forward Together is described as instructive. Tuesday and Wednesday at 8:00 PM at East Grand Plains School and the Chamber of Commerce. Public invited.
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