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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1940

Page

4

Circle 0 and 1 First M E Church Groups Gather

Multiple church circles and groups from First M E Church and related congregations met yesterday afternoon and evening in Roswell venues for business, devotionals, programs, and social hours. Leaders presided, guests spoke, and refreshments followed as members discussed plans and shared entertainment.

M. E M. E.urch Missionary Society E. B. Johnston Grady Welter Thomas W. Brabham Johnston Walter Fulbright Mmes Reeves Chewning Koonce Berry Yarnall Tyler Parsons Pope Lollar Olson Marsh Monroe Boughn Pirtle Plummer Puryear Brabham Welter Bradstreet Kate Alston Virginia Chewning Josie Pope Huntly Presbyterian Aid Society Woman’s Missionary Society First Presbyterian Church W. W. Huntly South Kansas Avenue Shrecengost Circle I M. E. Church Missionary Society D. J Arthur Shaw Hagerman Charles Darnall W. W. Akin Darnell Jesus Joe Palmer Palmer Cabin Ruidoso C. L. Travis Frank Burnworth Ed Herring C. R. Covington Claude Hicks Hial K. Cobean Mary Frances McClure J. W. Jones, Jr O. E. Little D. J. Shreeengost A. L. Curry Grover Welter Mildred Roberts Amarillo Eugene Brinker Merle Briggs Dan H. Wilmot O. P. Coppedge George Drew B.Y.P.U Calvary Baptist Church O. J. Naron S. Union Junior Tays Florine Tays Maxlee McCook Edward Montgomery J. C. Groseclose A. D. Groseclose Yvonne Blancet Helen Garvien Laverne Bynum Grace Reed Virginia King Helen Naron Dwaine Naron Reba Joyce Naron John Groseclose Lizzie Reed Will Purdy Woman’s Council First Christian Church Wil Purdy Joe Dekker R. W. Mitchell J. R. Robinson Huff, Sr Lorin F. Jones T. C. Rice Otto Conley Helen Abbie Cox Clif Conley Merle P. Briggs Travis Rue Chrisman Ruth Baskin Herbert Taylor Robert Kellahin James M. H. Callender Jack Deason A. C. Jones, Jr Elbert K. Schuler J. S. Terry CC. MM. Cooper

Golden Jubilee of G F Women's Clubs celebration

Washington May 21 The Golden Jubilee marks 50 years of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, a three year celebration with 2,000,000 members. Milestones include 500,000 literature pieces, 2,500 pioneer medals, and plans for 10,000 total honors. Funds total $1,000,000 Foundation Drive with state methods like Iowa’s corn pledge. Record want ads get results.

Washington D. C General Federation of Women’s Clubs John L. Whitehurst Baltimore Maryland General Federation Milwaukee Atlantic City Federation Iowa Illinois

Fresh Basque Style Pattern 9398 from Marian Martin

Youthful basque frock design Pattern 9398 features slim waist, curved front seams, side and back ruffles, and optional sleeve bows. Misses sizes 12 to 20, yardage listed for size 16. Price 15 cents pattern. 25 cents book and pattern together. Send order to Daily Pattern Department.

Marian Martin Daily Adress

Great Louvain Library Is Burned

Louis P. Lochner reports from Louvain where the rebuilt 1928 University library, funded by American contributions, has been gutted by fire again. The $500000 structure housed 700000 rare volumes donated from around the world. origins of the blaze remain unclear as American correspondents view the scene after the German advance.

Louis P. Lochner University of Louvain United States Louvain Adolf Hitler Herbert Hoover Square Belgium Cardinal Mercier Germany Britain France

Planning For Defense Funds Push To Expand Production

A Senate debate on a 1.82 billion peace time army bill escalates plans to finance defense needs. RFC chief Jesse Jones promises banks up to 75 percent loan backing for defense projects while aviation leaders pledge ready capital and skilled labor to boost aircraft output to 50,000 per year.

Congress Senate Roosevelt Jesse Jones RFC Jones

Deaths Last Night

Adam C Boettiger 74 of San Diego father of John Boettiger and son in law of President Roosevelt. Also William S Mitch ell, director since 1911 of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Band.

Associated Press San Diego Calif Adam C. Boettiger John Boettiger Roosevelt Indianapolis William S. Mitchell Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Allies Facing Potential German Breakthrough Near Somme

The article discusses German claims of breakthroughs toward Amiens and Abbeville, potential strategic aims to sever Allied forces in Belgium from France, threaten Paris, and threaten English ports like Calais. It warns against panic and notes speculation without solid details while urging vigilance regarding Mussolini's possible Italy entry.

Belgium France Paris Channel Calais England Dover London Italy Signor Mussolini

Italy Braces for Mock Raids With Anti Aircraft Deployments

Anti aircraft batteries were mounted on roofs to shoot at imagined sky invaders during a three day window. Demonstrations against Britain and France drew troops and carabinieri. A shouting crowd neared the British consulate but was held back by helmeted soldiers. Troops and carabinieri massed around the French and British embassies and the British consulate in the early hours.

Britain France

Time extended for Coronado Exposition expenditure report

Washington May 21 The house approved extending to January 3, 1942 the deadline for filing statements on expenditures of the United States Coronado Exposition commission. A companion bill to withdraw national forest lands for watershed protection for municipal water supplies was sent back to the senate with amendments.

Washington House Senate

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