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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1941

Page

5

Olivet Club Hosts Social at 700 South Sea Avenue

Mrs S P Hannifin welcomed Olivet Club members and guests for a post noon gathering at her home 700 South Sea Avenue. Devotions by Mrs Walter Harrison followed by a program on Onward Christian Sailors led by Mrs George Slaughter with aides Mrs K A Yoder Mrs George N Carothers Mrs Sadie C Vaudelet and Mrs Paul G Schultz. Refreshments were served. Attending were numerous club members, guests Mrs Etta Hannifin and others.

Mmes. Powhatan Carter Bob Crosby Sadie C. Vaudeser Walter Harrison George N. Carothers A. F. Madison J. E. Johns K. A. Yoder Wade H. Corn Paul G. Schultz J. P. Williams Archie Campbell Sam Lusk Etta Hannifin Thomas G. Taylor S. P. Hannifin

Calendar highlights for Thursday to Saturday events

Thursday features Highland PTA at 3 30 PM and P E O Chapter B buffet at 6 30 PM with Chapter K as guests. Clover Leaf Club hosts 4 30 PM plus a 2 30 PM Thursday Bridge Club. Thursday Night Dance Club at Roswell Womans Club and D A R at Mrs Samson home with speaker at 2 30 PM. Friday includes New Mexico State Bar Association lunch at Nickson Hotel 1 PM Open House for Young People 8 PM to 11 PM East Grand Plains Parent- Teachers at 2 30 PM and Junior Book Club at 301 North Michigan Ave 2 30 PM. Newcomers Club at Womans Club 2 30 PM. Saturday hosts New Mexico Bar Association banquet 7 30 PM and Third District Womans Club at Portales.

Highland P. T. A P.E.O C C Martin West Alameda Amelia Bonney Clover Leaf Club Harold Jones West Eighth Street Roy Burnett Verne Stewart Roswell New Mexico State Bar Association Nickson Hotel Womans Club East Grand Plains Portales Hugh M. Huff Jr North Michigan Ave Pauline Cooney James Kelly New Mexico Bar Association Woman’s Club

Berrendo Club Meets At Mrs Williams Country Home

Mrs. Harrison Williams hosted the Berrendo Club at her country home with devotional by Mrs Eugene Brinker on Friendly Neighbors and a group singing led by Mrs Oscar Greene. The program included three movies shown by Mrs George Slaughter and a Red Cross sewing project planned during the business meeting. A social-hour refreshment followed.

Harrison Williams Berrendo Eugene Brinker Oscar Greene Red Cross George Slaughter Guaymas Old Mexico Lakes Flowers New Mexico

Eastern Star Initiation Reported At Mason ic Temple

Eastern Star met in regular session at the Masonic Temple with Mrs. Walter McPherson as Worthy Matron in charge. Initiation was held for Mrs. H S Rouse and Mrs. William N Elliott. A social hour followed with Mrs. Woodrow Little and Miss Joyce Wyly as hostesses.

Eastern Star Masonic Temple Walter McPherson H. S. Rouse William N. Elliott Woodrow Little Joyce Wyly

Roswell Seeks Federal Aid for Flood Relief and Airport Use

City officials discuss flood relief efforts with federal agencies and state leaders. Mayor Hall reports plans to have Reclamation Service take over flood issues, seeks evidence of federal help, and notes Roswell air base readiness delays. Council votes to lease land, hire staff, and pursue local flood projects while praising police and city staff.

Tien Ruswell Reclamation Service New Mexico Thomason el Paso Pecos Valey Hall Washington Conservancy District Interior John J. Dempsey City Port J. H. Stratton Roswell Moffet Maj. Stratton Midland San Angelo Lubbock Eller Fulton State Guard Brockheuser Alderman Gardner Parks Committee Hondo Spring River Gardner Wilbur McKnight City Tommy Thompson Theo Lanner Glover Daniel Special

Death of Claude Hobbs Ends Noted Roswell Banker Career

Claude Hobbs, longtime first National Bank of Roswell vice president and senior New Mexico banker, died leaving a civic legacy in Roswell. He rose from messenger to executive, retired 1941, and served on the Roswell Municipal Board of Education, the New Mexico Military Institute Board of Regents, and the Roswell Chamber of Commerce where he was dean of directors. Survived by wife Lois and daughter Huda, plus five sisters in Indiana and California. His knowledge and guidance aided regional development and the Chamber's growth through decades of service.

First National Bank of New Mexico First National Bank Hobbs Roswell Hobs Lois C. Hobbs Huda Hobbs Jessie Ray Elwood Indiana Paul Grishaw Gary Charles J. Adams Kokomo Charles Bradley Long Beach California Ray Nash Tipton Claude Hobbs

Mrs Schaubel Talks At Mo Ave P T A

The Missouri Avenue Parent Teacher Association met at the school with strong attendance. President Mrs Earl Corn reported about 150 members. Year books were distributed and the attendance prize went to Alyce Claire Teague's room. City nurse Esther V Schauver spoke on defense beginning at home with children. Howell Russ provided xylophone solos with accompaniment by sister Mrs Paul McEvoy.

Missouri Avenue P. T. A Earl Corn Alyce Claire Teague Esther V. Schauver Howell Russ Paul McEvoy

Mrs Standridge Honored With Shower and Party

Mrs C E Jordan and Mrs Evelyn Kyle hosted a shower for Mrs Haskell Standridge formerly Mildred Mayer. Autumn flowers adorned the home. gifts, a corsage, and a large white wedding cake framed the event. Guests included Susie Mayer Floyd Wheeler Kenneth Davis Jay Duvall Jack Whiteman J Bennett Allison J B Savage Dolson Jordan R B Harlan J T Hawkins Hilton Cox Luther R Kersey Miss Jean Kersey and Miss Doris Debout.

City pays tribute to Claude Hobbs memorial in Roswell

The Roswell City Council unanimously adopts a memorial honoring Claude Hobbs who lived in the community for over forty years. The resolution expresses city gratitude and sympathy to Hobbs' family and directs copies be sent to the press and family. Adopted October 7, 1941, Thos. J. Hall mayor with J. H. Dekker city clerk attesting.

Roswell City of Claude Hobbs Hobbs City OF Roswell

Clarifying Casual Labor in Social Security Rules

Roswell New Mexico Social Security official Perry A Webb explains casual labor under the old age and survivors act. Non casual work advances the employer’s business and is not counted toward benefits. For private work, length and hours determine whether it counts as casual labor.

Perry A. Webb Social Security Board Roswell New Mexico

Friends Society Met Last Night

Friends Society met last evening with Bill Thompson for their regular weekly meeting. Plans were made for initiation of pledges and a hay ride tonight. Refreshments were served to Jimmy Sanders Tommie Dresser John Waddill Jack Garrett O C Graves W C Coleman Robert Lancaster Bobby Hall William Taylor Paul Dollahan Tommy Smead pledges Sam Marshall Dick Holesapple Sam Spencer Bobby Thompson and the host Bill Thompson.

Entre Nous Bridge Club Meets at Riverside Drive

Mrs. S. F. Hameed hosted the Entre Nous Bridge Club on Tuesday afternoon at 46 Riverside Drive. Zinnias and cosmos decorated the home as tables were set for bridge and a salad course was served. Attendees included Mmes. Louis Falconi, Ralph H. Herring, H. C. Roberts, J. E. Brockman, Thomas M. Kleckner, Paul Goodsell, H. E. oo, and the hostess.

S. F. Hameed Entre Nous Bridge Club Riverside Drive Zinnias Cosmos Mmes. Louis Falconi Ralph H. Herring H. C. Roberts J. E. Brockman Thomas M. Kleckner Paul Goodsell H. E. Oo Hameed

Safety record of U S air lines in 1941 praised

Washington reports Rep. Anderson lauds the 1941 safety performance of U S commercial airlines noting two fatal accidents in 108,569,000 miles flown. He cites Jesse Jones and the civil aviation agencies, praising six months with no fatalities and overall progress under defense demands and regulation.

Washington U.S. Commercial Air Lines Rep. Anderson D-Nm Air Safety Board Air Lines Anderson Department of Commerce Civil Aeronautics Administration Civil Aeronautics Board Secretary of Commerce Jesse T. Jones Jones

Home Made Sauerkraut Now Ready

ANDERSONS GARDENS announces sauerkraut ready for pickup with details of production and availability. Local customers may place orders for fresh, homemade kraut prepared in traditional method.

Andersons Gardens

Classified Note on Labor and Tax Office Guidance

The statement explains that casual labor status depends on facts in each case and advises workers or employers to consult the nearest Social Security Board office or Bureau of Internal Revenue for clarification. It also mentions calling your classified to No. 11.

Social Security Board Bureau of Internal Revenue

Wake Up Your Liver Bile Health Advice Teaser

A vintage health promotion urges liver bile flow with Carter's Little Liver Pills to prevent digestion problems. It claims daily bile output aids digestion, reduces bloating and constipation, and improves overall mood. The piece mimics early 20th century patent medicine language.

Carter

Marian Martin Pattern 9870 jumper blouse ensemble

The Roswell Daily Record advertises Marian Martin Pattern 9870 for a jumper and blouse set in junior miss sizes. Details include a four-piece jumper with a deep neck, high back, darts, and belt options, plus a tailored blouse with a wide collar. Orders ask for 15 cents pattern fee and size, name, address, and style number.

Cmacian Marian Martin Roswell Daily Record Pattern Department

Ruth Sunday School Class Installs Officers At Dinner

The Ruth Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church hosted its annual dinner at Mrs. Ira L. Holmstead's home on Morningside Street and held a formal officer installation led by Mrs. J. P. Williams. Incoming officers include president Mrs. Holmstead and other posts, with solos by Mrs. Carl White and Mrs. Clifford Co. Henry. guests and members attended.

Ruth First Baptist Church Ira L. Holmstead Morningside J. P. Williams Ira l L. Holmstead J. T. Mitchell Lloyd Blakeney M. B. Smith Barney Robinson Sec. & Treas Grady Southworth Charles L. Brown Ceoil Anderson Leland King Carl White Clifford Co Henry A. A. DuLaney G. Lively F. M. Knight Leo Holsheiser Carrol White Mmes Polly E. Pruit C. W. Powell E. B. Todhunter Joe Walker Edd Eoff Cecil Anderson Luther M. Dudley Clifford C. Henry Stanley Barnett Chas. L. Brown G. Gilstrap

Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds face St Mary's in home opener

Portales New Mexico October headline notes Eastern New Mexico College Greyhounds host St. Mary's of San Antonio Saturday night. Eastern opened with a 24-0 loss to Oklahoma City University and have been scoreless in three starts this season. St Mary's has two shutout wins to its credit.

Portales N. M the Greyhounds Eastern New Mexico College St. Mary’s San Antonio Tex Greyhounds Oklahoma _ City University

Pioneer Oklahoma attorney Festus Caruthers dies in Oklahoma

Festus Caruthers, former U S land office official at Clayton and Tucumcari, who retired in 1925, is dead at Oklahoma City after a Monday operation. He was a pioneer attorney in Oklahoma City and Perry, Oklahoma.

Denver Colo Festus Caruthers U. S. Land Office Clayton and Tucumcari N. M Oklahoma City Perry Okla

New Mexico Highlands University Adds Civil Aeronautics Instructor

Holland Duell, formerly a Colfax county rancher, has joined the Civil Aeronautics faculty at New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas. He previously taught civilian pilot training at Raton.

Las Vegas N. M Holland Duell Raton Civil Aeronautics New Mexico Highlands University Colfax County

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Ascade Berrenda Clubs Bobby EB. L. Brown John Wyly Johnny Guy M. Rowe Robingow-Dietrich-Baftmanpower Warner Bros Alan Hale Frank McHugin Wacca GREY Rablane Henry O’ Neill Eve Arden Carmen Ameche Miranda Rio PECOS Chavez Theatre J. A. Barnett West Sixth Street Don Kester St. Mary’s Hospital C. R. Lodmell Brockton, Montana Larry Red Cross Knitters L. T. Lewis Knitters American Legion Auxiliary T. J. Jackson East Bland Street L. F. D. Parent Teachers Association Jeff Liston Mrs. Liston Lowrey Auto Company Elmer H. Riemen Malone State Supreme Court McClure Burrow Johnston Rose Tigner Brockhouser Norton Hail Poe Hazel Tinard Chiropodist West 4Th Street Lydia Pinkham Friends Society U.S. Air Lines Caromel State News
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