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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1941

Page

2

Miss Elizabeth Russell Installed As Junior Womans Club President

Miss Mary Elizabeth Russell was installed as president of the Junior Womans Club at the annual Mother-Daughter Banquet. The event featured patriotic decorations, a three course menu, piano numbers, and praise for outgoing president Geneva Bruin. Special guests included club sponsors and past presidents. numerous members and mothers attended the formal installation and pledges were recited.

Mary Elizabeth Russell Junior Womans Club Woman’s Club R. L. Malone Winfield Rhea Sara Louise Whatley Geneva Bruin Miss Russell Miss Bruin Arden Boellner John Bragg Beers Paul Goodsell C. E. Mason Lawrence Wolfe Helen Pritchard Shirley Gray Geneva’ Bruin Leina Bruin Frances Schultz Marjorie Adams Mabel Adams Lenore Basham T. T. Basham Otis Basham Ella Tarbell W. H. Whatley Sarah Lucille White Jeanne Cauhape Joyce Wyly R. H. Wyly Jane Russell Oberkampf M. C. Oberkampf Ruth Jean Smith Jane Cotton Grady Welter Raydelle Chappell D. P. Chappell James Lannom Paul McEvoy Andre Latimer Earl Latimer Phyllis Chandler Thomas W. Brabham Effie Jane Crosby Earl EF. Patterson Ruth Gaines’ Wilson B. B. Wilson Edna Ann

Local Figures Named in Society Notices

Malone, Mrs. R L Malone, Miss Elizabeth Slack, and Mrs. W R Eccles appear in a sequence of social notices listing attendees and affiliations. The brief item records their names without further context or event details.

Mrs. Roberts Hosts 1932 Bridge Club Gathering

Mrs. H. C. Roberts entertained the 1932 Bridge Club at her home on 608 South Washington Avenue. Two bridge tables were set in the living room among garden flowers and a salad course followed the games. Present were Mmes. Hameed, Paul Goodsell, Ralph Herring, Louis Falconi, H. E. Miller, J. E. Brockman, George Threlkeld, and the hostess.

H. C. Roberts South Washington Avenue Mmes. Hameed Paul Goodsell Ralph Herring Louis Falconi H. E. Miller J. E. Brockman George Threlkeld Mrs. Roberts

Rhodes Works to be Republished in Southwest Memorial

Eugene Manlove Rhodes works will be republished by his widow and Frank Daring of Abilene Texas. The graveside monument dedication at Rhodes Pass in the San Andreas mountains drew about 200 mourners. Eugene Manlove Rhodes Hall was dedicated at New Mexico State College as part of the day’s events. Mrs May Davidson Rhodes and son Alan planned to visit afterward.

Alamogordo N. M Eugene Manlove Rhodes Frank Daring Abilene Tex Rhodes Pass San Andreas Mountains Rhodes New Mexico State College May Davidson Rhodes Alan

Oil and Gas Prices Rise Across Six States

Higher defense spending drives crude oil costs up in Texas Oklahoma Kansas Louisiana New Mexico and Illinois with a 10 cent per barrel surge at Shell Phillips and Skelly. Industry leaders expect further refinery price hikes and potential tax increases amid strong demand for petroleum products this year.

Tulsa Shell Oil Co Phillips Petroleum Co Skelly Oil Co Texas Oklahoma Kansas Louisiana New Mexico Illinois National Defense

Circle I Women’s Society hosts at Mrs Patterson home

Circle I of the Woman’s Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church met at 511 N Missouri Ave with Mrs W W Akin leading a devotional on Harvesting the Lord’s Acres and Mrs E A Herring appointed treasurer. Reports by chairmen, plans for a chicken pie supper, and study from Dangerous Opportunities were shared. attendees listed.

Circle I Woman’s Society Christian Service First M. E. Church A. S. Patterson Woman’s Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church N. Mo. Ave W. W .Akin Lord’s Acres E. B. Johnston E. A. Herring W. W. Akin Frank Rheinholdt Dot Sargent S. H. Tucker N. S. Berry Perry Webb Charles Darnall Charles E. Kelly Owen W. Phillips George F. Barger Circle II Annieatthews E. 6Th St J. J. Lane Eugene Brinker Frank Blair Kansas Ave Joe Palmer T. H. Craig D. H. Wilmot D. J. Shrecengost Palmer Ruidoso Ed Carmichael Mmes H. K. Cobean George M. Drew L. W. McGuffin Archie Campbell Bernie Buckenaw Grover Welter W. Finch Wihte Jr. T. BH Georg W. C. Lucas E. E. Patterson C. R. Covington Bert Luttrell A. C. Jones W. H. Hopkins Bradstreet Tom Rogers Circle IV Welter S. Mo. Ave Harry S. White Henry Johnson Harry Puryear Earl Ballou W. W. Pope J. B. Harper L. B. Craven W. E. Wiseley Fred Blarkstaller A. D. Shiner L. H. Bradstreet George Dixon E. M. Norton Mary Frances McClure Josie Pope Grady Welter Presbyterian Aid Society

Mrs Anderson Hosts Luncheon at 112 West 13th Street

Mrs Mildred Anderson entertained the Tuesday Sewing Club at her new duplex 112 West 13th Street with a one oclock luncheon. A three course menu featured pale pink roses as centerpieces and decor. Guests included Mrs Harrison Williams, Mrs Ruel D Smith, Mrs Grady Welter, Mrs D N Pope, Mrs L P Richart, Mrs Claude M Allison, Mrs R L Burrows, Mrs J Bennett Allison.

Mildred Anderson West 13Th Street Mmes. Harrison Williams Ruel D. Smith Grady Welter D. N. Pope L. P. Richart Claude M. Allison R. L. Burrows

Meeting For British American Ambulance Corps Inc Friday Morning

A Friday 10 oclock meeting at the Roswell Womans Club aims to promote the Campaign of Vitamins For Britain with Mrs. Vernon Knapp and Mrs. R. H. Goddard leading. The British American Ambulance Corps has delivered hundreds of ambulances and plans amphibian planes. donations go to New York HQ only. Endorsed by Governor Miles, the effort seeks to inform Roswell women and gather support without handling funds.

McEvoy School of Dancing C. C. Martin West Alameda Street British - American Ambulance Corps Inc Roswell Dunkirk British Isles New York Miles Ambulance Corps New Mexico Mmes Ww. Akin Ben Ames Ernest C. Arnold

Roswell Youth Joins UT Geological Lab

Benton Stone Jr of Roswell has a college position as assistant in the University of Texas geological laboratory while finishing his degree. He expects to graduate next August after being an honor student at Roswell High and NMMS. He previously worked at the Institute chemical lab and as a tactical officer, and last year with the United States Geological Survey.

Benton Stone, Jr Roswell Geological Laboratory University of Texas Benton Roswell High School Chemical Laboratory United States Geological Survey

Miss Lillian Donaldson to Wed Mr Raymond Hitchcock

Miss Lillian Donaldson and Raymond M. Hitchcock of this city plan marriage on June 22 at First Methodist Church in Roswell. A party hosted by Mrs. Frank C. Eppner featured floral decor, cup towels embroidered with names, and rose bud favors for guests.

Lillian Donaldson Raymond Hitchcock Raymond M. Hitchcock Frank C. Eppner J. Bennett Allison Missouri Avenue Donaldson E. A. Donaldson Rosebud Texas Washington Avenue First Methodist Church Roswell Jenny Kenney Thelmad Jones Miss Donaldson Jennie Kenney Alice Webb Madge Ingalls Clytheria Erickson Gladys Taylor Robbie Anderson Alyce Clair Teague Nancy Ellzey Neva Mae Simmons Thelma Jones Aileen Hitchcock Evelyn Hitchcock Mmes Will Shaw Inga Mulray W. Hitchcock Frank Eppner

Chums Society Honors Seniors With Banquet

Chums Society honored senior members at a six thirty banquet in the Coronado room of the Nick son Hotel. Tables formed a U shape with a crystal bowl of purple larkspur and white snapdragons, white candles, purple ribbons, and colonial lady place cards with purple and white sweet peas. Virginia Crosby presided and presented dainty gold Chums bracelets while Betty Herring delivered the response. Mary Evelyn Wyatt and Leslie Anderson offered verses and responses, with further toasts to alumnae and pledges. The event closed with the Chums song and featured numerous honorees and members in attendance.

Chums Society Coronado Nickson Hotel Virginia Crosby Betty

East Side PTA Honors Teachers With Evening Reception

The East Side PTA executive board hosted a buffet at Mrs. D. N. Pope’s North Atkinson Avenue home to honor East Side teachers. The dining room featured pink rose centerpieces and guests enjoyed games after dessert. Honored teachers included Misses White Hughes Sanger Rabb Hamlett Pearce Rose Hurtt Savage and Holcomb. Hostesses included Mrs. Edd Eoff and Mrs. Jack Murphy among others.

East Side D. N. Pope Atkinson Avenue White Hughes Sanger Rabb Hamlett Pearce Rose Hurtt Savage Holcomb

Little Bridge Club Dutch Treat Luncheon and Bridge

The Little Bridge Club met for a dutch treat luncheon downtown today then played bridge at the home of Mrs. Sam Stolarsky off 107 South Pennsylvania Avenue. Participants included Mrs. Raymond Smith, H. O. DeShurley, A. N. Etz, Ben Ginsberg, Pat Gratton, Charles Burney, Young, and Mrs. Stolaroff.

Little Bridge Club Sam 5 Stolar South Pennsylvania Avenue Mmes. Raymond Smith H. O. DeShurley A. N. Etz Ben Ginsberg Pat Gratton Charles Burney Young

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