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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1940

Page

2

Dexter Junior Womans Club Holds October Meeting

The October Dexter Junior Womans Club session at the Lake Van clubhouse was led by president Miss Mary Elizabeth Rutledge. Talks on hobbies by Miss Florence Sterrett and Miss Clara Rae Bible entertained members. The club donated twenty dollars to the recreation building fund and adopted a rule against defacing property. Miss Helen Johnson was chosen to attend the Hobbs state convention November 7–8 with the president.

Junior Womans Club Dexter Junior Womans Club Lake van Club House Mary Elizabeth Rutledge Florence Sterrett Clara Rae Bible Recreation Building Fund Helen Johnson Hobbs Rutledge

Do You Lack Vitamin A In Your Body

Iowa City reports research from the University of Iowa children's hospital linking poor night vision to vitamin A deficiency. Under Dr. P C Jeans, dark adaptation tests over five years measured vitamin A shortage and suggested improving intake with fish liver oils butter eggs leafy yellow vegetables and fruits to enhance night vision.

University of Iowa University Children’s Hospital P. C. Jeans

Services in Roswell Churches Civil notices in 1940s town listings

Regular morning service at 11:00 a m and Sunday school at 9:45 a m at First Church of Christ Scientist Corner Lea Ave and 1st St Reading Room hours 12:30 to 5:30 p m on weekdays The Lesson Sermon topic October 13 discusses Are Sin Disease and Death Real The Golden Text Psalm 68 20 and Eph 6 13 include cited passages Trinity Methodist Church West Fifth and North by Roland T Schaefer Minister 9 30 a m Church School 10 50 a m Worship sermon A Tremendous Assertion 6 30 p m Epworth League and Fourth Quarterly Conference 7 30 p m Evening Worship with sermon by Dr L B Craven Wednesday Fellowship Service All invited

First Church OF Christ Scientist Lea Ave 1St St Norton Building Tahira and Richardson Christian Science Mary Baker Eddy Trinity Methodist Church West Fifth and North By Roland T. Schaefer Mary Larham Epworth League Fourth Quarterly Conference L. B. Craven

Religious Services in Roswell Area Churches

Roswell churches list Sunday and midweek schedules with各 hosts pastors and supts. Loyd K. McCracken hosts Friends meeting at 1004 South Sea Avenue. Nazare ne Church ministers B. Atteberry and E. Haley lead services timed 9 30 am Sunday School and 11 am worship. City Union hosts 2 30 pm Sunday School at E 7th St and Grand Ave. Church of Christ at 1212 N Rich Ave offers 10 30 am and 7 30 pm services with Wednesday 7 30 pm. Holy Communion and Church School also noted. Saint Andrews referenced.

Services OF Friends Roswell Friends Quakers South Sea Avenue Loyd K. McCracken City Union 7Th St Grand Ave Clay Scarbrough

Leif Eiriksson Upstages Columbus In Capitol Hall

Washington reports on a century old quarrel over who discovered America Leif Eiriksson or Christopher Columbus. An ornate painting outside the Senate chamber proclaims Leif Eiriksson the discoverer. A Columbus statue remains a Capitol landmark amid debate. Sears ad promotes the Southern Industrialization Sale starting October 17.

Washington Christopher Columbus Senate Leif Eiriksson Capitol America Leif Christopher

Wool Market Is Lukewarm but Hints of Strength Ahead

Boston reports a lukewarm wool market with three eighths blood wools ruling the big army blanket contracts while prices rise relative to others. Government orders expected soon, heavy Australian purchases cited, civilian trade weak, mohair firm, and domestic wool available at reasonable prices through usual channels.

Boston Commercial Bulletin South Ameri Texas California Northern Middle County Southern Oregon Territory Montana Delaine

Dexter to Host Chuck Wagon Supper at Lake Van

The Dexter Parent Teachers Association invites all to a Friday night October 18 supper at Lake Van. The P T A will also host the regular meeting that evening with entertainment rivaling last year and invites all members and guests, especially past attendees.

Lake van Dexter Parent- Teachers Association Dexter Woman's Club Parent Teachers Association Association L. Martin Louie Heick Clem Kukenmier Dexter Larry Pinson A. C. Pinson Portales Eastern New Mexico College Phyllis Wilcox Mary McNeal Raymond Durand H. Durand Frank Wortman Hal Bogle George Wilcox O. B. Berry E. J. Mehlhop B. Berry Amarillo Earl Bradley Parsons Kansas F. L. Mehlhop

First Christian Church Richardson Services Weekly

The First Christian Church Richardson led by Pastor G. T. Reaves offers church school at 9:45 a.m. with W. H. Hortenstein as superintendent, morning worship at 10:50 a.m. including Holy Communion and sermon with special music, and a 7:00 p.m. praise and preaching service featuring screen pictures before the sermon. Choir rehearsal is Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Visitors are welcomed.

First Christian Church Richardson G. T. Reaves J. R. Robinson Lee Henrichs W. H. Hortenstein

First Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

Kentucky Avenue at Third Street in LeRoy Thompson D D pastor announces 9 30 Sunday School for all ages 10 40 personal meditation 10 50 Congregational Worship sermon by the pastor special music 6 30 Young Peoples Service 7 30 Evening Worship A Study of the Beatitudes Join us for all services today

Kentucky Ave Third St LeRoy Thompson D. D

Immanuel Lutheran Invitation to Bible Class and Worship

Third and Missouri R. A. Hingst, pastor, announces Sunday school and Bible class at 9:45 with divine worship at 10:45. The sermon titled How Easy God Has Made It For Us To Forgive Our Neighbor. Concordia Teachers Training Course Wednesday at 7 30. A hearty welcome awaits you.

Immanuel Lutheran Church Third and Missouri R. A. Hingst Concordia

First Baptist Church Morning Services With Humprey Message

The First Baptist Church invites worshippers to 9 30 Sunday School 10 45 Morning Worship with Dr Geo C Humphrey of Eastern New Mexico College Portales delivering the message. Evening services at 7 45 feature Dr Geo G Humphrey preaching and the Chapel Choir singing Make Me A Blessing. A cordial welcome awaits all attendees.

First Baptist Church Geo. C. Humphrey Eastern New Mexico College of Portales Baptist Training Union Geo. G. Humphrey

First Methodist Church Service Schedule and Theme

The First Methodist Church at 2nd and Penn offers Sunday School at 9 30 am with Major L B Plummer as general superintendent and a class for every age. Young People's hour is at 6 pm Worship services are at 10 50 am and 7 30 pm with the pastor speaking on Divine Power in the Time of Need and Friendship. The Rebecca Lodge memorial service will be held at the evening hour and Mrs H P Saunders Jr solos the morning. You are invited to worship with us.

First Methodist Church 2Nd Penn Thomas W. Brabham L. B. Plummer Rebecca Lodge H. P. Saunders, Jr

Calvary Baptist Church Service Schedule

Calvary Baptist Church Richardson Rev J Harris Brister Pastor announces Sunday School at 9 30 am with B F Fields superintendent Morning Worship at 11 am BTA at 6 45 pm with Leslie White director Preaching Service at 7 45 pm Prayer meeting at 7 30 pm on Wednesday Joint activities listed for the week.

Calvary Baptist

Church of God services and schedule at 814 W 12th

The Church of God at 814 West 12th announces its weekly program led by Pastor Evangelist Rev A C Hopkins. Sunday School at 10 a m. Sunday worship at 11 a m. Sunday Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m. Midweek prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Young People's Endeavor Friday at 7 30 p m.

Church OF God Rev A. C. Hopkins Young People’s Endeavor

Saint John's Catholic Masses on Sunday Schedule

Saint Johnamn church announces Sunday masses at 8 00, 6 00 and 10 00 a m. Local parishioners are advised to attend the scheduled services and observe church guidelines.

Saint Johnmn’s Catholic

Wiggins Minister Leads Services at 10:45 and 7:30

At 900 S Main St Avis G Wiggins minister conducts worship at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m Bible study runs 9 45 a m and 6 45 p m Ladies Bible ClassWednesday 9 30 a m Mid week services Wednesday

Church OF Christ S. Main St Avis G. Wiggins

Mexican Calvary Baptist Church Services and Events

The Mexican Calvary Baptist Church at 608 East Tilden lists services led by Rev. J. G. Sanchez with Sunday school at 9 45 am and devotional and sermon times. A midweek prayer meeting and women’s auxiliary meet weekly, and instruction is open to all parishioners. Also an advertisement promotes Sears hardware at the Southern Industrialization Sale starting Thursday October 17.

Mexican Calvary Baptist Church East Tilden J. G. Sanchez George Garcia Ed Melendez John Ragsdale Sears Southern

Tabernacle Seapt'st Church Service Schedule

Morning services at 10:00 Sunday School with Aubrey Elam supervising. Worship at 11:00. Evening Bible Study at 7:00 with song service at 7:45 and worship at 8:15. Public invited to attend.

Tabernacle Seapt'st West 11Th Street Will R. Nelson Aubrey Elam Clayton Miller

Church Services Schedule for 424 E Fifth St

The notice lists services at 424 E Fifth St including 10 30 a m preaching 7 45 p m midweek service Web 8 p m singing and Friday night 8 eulie in the week.

Church OF Christ Fifth St

Mormon Church and St Peter’s Church Notices

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 116 East Fourth Street with Presiding Elder James A. Cope Jr invites public attendance for Sunday School at 10 a m. St Peter's Church at 805 South Main St lists Sunday Masses at 8:00 and 10:06 a m and weekday Mass at 6:00 a m.

Mormon Church Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Mormon East Fourth Street James A. Cope, Jr Presiding Elder St. Peter’s Church South Main St

Salvation Army and church schedule listing

The notice lists Mission 214 East Fifth Street with E. Connor as superintendent and a Friday night program at 7 00 training union and 8 00 preaching. Salvation Army at 194 Ff Second Street shows Capt. and Mrs Griscio with Sunday school at 9 30 and Holiness meeting at 11 00, Sunbeams at 2 00, Young Peoples at 6 00, Salvation Meeting at 7 45, with phone 11 for classifieds.

First Baptist Church Mission H. O. Connor Earl Tankersley Salvation Army Second St J. Griscio Holiness Sunbeams Young Peoples

St Andrew Episcopal Church Service Hours

The parish led by Rector B Howden Jr holds Holy Communion at 8:00 a.m. Church School Service at 9:45 a.m. Morning Prayer and Sermon follow. Visitors are welcome at all times.

ST. Andrew Episcopal Church Fifth Penn B. Howden, Jr Saint Andrews

Assembly of God Church Weekly Schedule East Fourth Garden

East Fourth and Garden Assembly of God Church lists C A Strickland as pastor Cather Morper superintendent Sunday School at 945 am Tuesday 8 pm prayer meeting Thursday 8 pm young peoples service Wednesday 230 pm missionary council Sunday 8 pm evangelistic service with a hearty welcome for all attendees.

Assembly OF God Church East

West Alameda Assembly of God Service Times

West Alameda Assembly of God at 1200 W Alameda invites all. Pastor Rev Cecil E Roberts leads Sunday School at 9 45 a m and preaching at 11 a m. Evening service 7 45 p m with midweek services Wednesday and Saturday nights.

West Alameda

Opportunity for electricity in N M irrigation pumps

Washington report lists New Mexico among six states where the Agriculture Department sees potential to grow electricity use for irrigation pumps. Other states include Texas Kansas Arkansas Louisiana and Nebraska. Increase would depend on electricity availability pumping equipment cost and existing equipment condition. The farm technology study notes electricity has a decided influence on rural electrification and suggests rural line extension could follow.

Washington New Mexico Department of Agriculture Texas Kansas Arkansas Louisiana Nebraska

Hospitals Ready for Any Emergency

In Cleveland on October 12 Brig Gen Frank T Hines national administrator of veterans affairs said about 90 war veterans hospitals across the country are equipped or can be expanded quickly to meet emergency needs in national defense. He called them an extremely valuable asset and noted they are on the outskirts of cities with good population density and designed for rapid expansion of bed capacity. He suggested using the facilities to observe recruits who might develop mental or nervous disorders in military service.

Cleveland Frank T. Hines

Navy parade honors emperor in Yokohama review

Off Yokohama today the finest units of Japan's fleet were paraded before Emperor Hirohito to celebrate the 2600th anniversary of the Japanese empire. A Domei broadcast in New York described the naval demonstration as of great importance amid strained U.S.-Japan relations.

Yokohama Japan Hirohito Domei New York United States

Alex Tindall Invites Friends to Sears New Home

Alex Tindall asks all old friends to visit his new Sears home during the Great Southern Industrialization Sale, starting Thursday October 17. The event runs 10 to 12.

Alex Tindall Sears Sears Great Southern

Veteran pension expert notes prewar lessons save benefits

The administrator of laws relating to veterans pensions disability and hospital insurance explains that thousands of beneficiaries might not need aid if prewar experience had been applied. Doctors now recognize which individuals cannot endure military service without harm, he says. Record Want-Ads Get Results.

Conley damages settled in Hobbs truck accident case

In Albuquerque on October 12 a federal court settlement of Mrs Elonia Conley’s $25 000 damage suit against the Chemical Process Company was announced as a jury reached a verdict reportedly awarding $12 500 for injury to her son Chester Parrish 17 in a collision near Hobbs A company truck allegedly side swiped the boy’s vehicle and the judge ordered the jury to retire and destroy the verdict

Albuquerque N. M Elonia Conley Chemical Process Company Fedral Colin Neblett Chemical Company

Sears sale aids cotton growers in southwest region

Jane Cozart promotes Sears Southern Industrialization Sale promising help to cotton growers of the southwest. She urges buying specials to support growers and boost regional industry amid promotional push.

Jane Cozart Southwest Sears

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