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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1940
Page
4
A pattern notice for a lowers wardrobe staple, Marian Martin Pattern 9532, offers a panelled housefrock with yoke details, bias cuts, various sleeve options, pockets, and sizes 34 to 48. It advertises a budget Marian Martin Pattern Book and pattern pricing.
Mrs. R F Cruse hosted a party and shower at 104 South Kentucky to honor Mrs. Neal Watson formerly of Roswell now in Artesia. Guests enjoyed garden flowers, wrapped gifts, a crystal centerpiece, and refreshments. Also noted is the Roswell Archaeological and Historical Society meeting with Pred Miles presenting on minerals and ores and New Mexico specimens.
Mrs Grady Welter hosted the Tuesday Sewing Club at 406 South Missouri Avenue with autumn flowers and a salad course. Attending were Mrs D N Pope Mrs Ruel D Smith Mrs William T Guy Mrs D J Shrecengost Mrs L P Richart Claude M Allison Harrison Williams J Bennett Allison Claude Simpson Wilburn S Hodges A N Etz Cecil Bonney T D Rogers and the hostess. Gloria Caraway marked her twelfth birthday with a six o'clock dinner at the Caraway home hosted by Mrs George P Caraway. the party featured a three course chicken menu, yellow chrysanthemum corsages and a Hallowe en themed table setting. Mrs Caraway was aided by Mrs Bert Luttrell and Mrs Thomas W Brabham. Guests played games for Gloria Ruth Ann Carothers Betty Jean King Betty Jo Smith Clara Mae Blocksom Bobbie Lee Basham Marion Stubbs Kittie Lou Brookshire Patricia Brabham Barbara Brockman Betty Van Doren Rogene Corn.
South Hill P T A held a regular meeting at the school house at 7 30 pm with a large crowd enjoying colored movies and a talk by Mr Will Robinson Know Your New Mexico After the talk a short business session was led by president Mrs Lily Esconer with reports and committees set for upcoming activities including a chili food sale and a New England Thanksgiving dinner. A Woman's Viewpoint by Mrs J J Barnes reflects on Mary Pickford's Why Not Try God and urges trust in God amid difficulties.
Mrs Hood Graham hosted a delightful party and surprise shower at 300 West Alameda honoring Mrs W H Johnson. Pale pink and blue decorations featured pink carnations and wrapped gifts in a trimmed bassinet with dainty refreshments and hot chocolate.
A joint meeting of the Siki and S O S societies was held last evening at Jack Martens home 409 West Hendricks Street. Plans were made for a formal banquet Thursday October 24 at The Poplars honoring Mr and Mrs Harold Bryant recently married. Refreshments were served to S O S members and Siki members with pledges and alumni listed.
Mrs. Carl Day was feted with a shower yesterday afternoon hosted by Mrs. Glen Warwick Mrs. O L Winborn and Mrs. A C Wiggins at the Warwick residence on Morningside Beautiful garden flowers and a display of white pink and blue packages graced a table decorated with marigolds A cream topped cake was served during the tea hour Guests included numerous ladies and the hostesses 0 0 0 The First Methodist Church Intermediates held a dinner in the church parlors with fall flowers fruit and vegetables as centerpieces Officers for the year were installed led by Mrs E B Johnston and Mrs Thomas W Brabham at the piano Seated were Dan Marsh Patricia Brabham Beulah Hunter Marilyn Blea Scott Nicholson Mrs Hattie Gill Mrs Bert Luttrell Mrs Glen Austin Mr Freeman Marsh Mr C C Webb and Mr Charles Darnall as teachers 0 0 6 0
The Past Presidents of the Rebekah Assembly of New Mexico were entertained at luncheon yesterday in the Assembly room of First Presbyterian Church as a feature of the ongoing State Rebekah Assembly meeting. Nineteen past presidents attended, with Mrs. Emory Hurtt of Roswell the sole local member. Pink and green Rebekah colors adorned the long table. The luncheon was organized by the Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary led by Mrs. Donald E. Gillespie. The Assembly hall event at Roswell Women's Club followed drills and work, with the club ballroom festively decorated for the occasion.
The Roswell Girl Scout Council met Tuesday afternoon at the Chamber of Commerce with twelve members present. Commissioner Mrs Arden Boellner led the meeting as the budget, unchanged from last year, was approved. Mrs Hal S Cave reported on the pre Trio Chest drive activities and a rally was announced for Saturday at 5 30 pm at the Little House. The annual rally, sponsored by the Council, is for all Girl Scouts and Brownies. Mrs Jason Kellahin, president of the Leaders Club, praised the Scouts for their strong showing in the Fair opening parade.
Fall fashion guidance stresses hiring impact of grooming. Walter Lowen cites a survey of 100 experts showing appearance equals a Phi Beta Kappa cue. tips urge simple street dress, neat hair, light makeup, clean accessories, and avoid flashy nails or heavy perfume to project competence.
Around one hundred Scouts and Brownies in uniform formed a large parade section this month. Mrs Kellahin reported Scouts helped serve the Old Timers dinner at Cahoon Park and kept the Little House open for Old Timers. Present were Mmes Arden Boehner, Hal S Cave, J E Johns, Lillian Russell, Hugh M Huff Jr, Earl E Patterson, Jason Kellahin, Walter Harrison, A D Jones, Miss Mary Mossman, Colonel D C Pearson and Ralph Vandewart.
Paulette Goddard sails on the Manhattan for two premieres October 15 in New York for The Dictator and October 24 in Chicago for Northwest Mounted Police. A 75 strong crew builds a Ghost of the Sea Wolf replica on Warners water stage. Brunk's Comedians perform Man or Mouse tonight with Kenyon in straight comedy duties. Cheating Husbands, a two night run, debuts Thursday then repeats Friday, attracting local interest amid talk of Pendergast era Kansas City notoriety.
The Newcomers Club sponsored by the Roswell Womans Club held its initial social gathering yesterday at the Womans Club house. Twelve newcomers attended as the committee led by Mrs. J. E. Johns planned monthly meetings each first Friday. An iced drink was served.
A talent scout saw Lillian Cornell in a radio magazine and, after hearing her sing on a Chicago radio program, brought her to Hollywood. She is now a screen actress with great expectations.
Hagerman News reports October meetings and social events. Hagerman Thursday Club discussed My Native State Tennessee with leaders Van Arsdel and Wimberly. Utterbacks hosted a chicken dinner for Rev Cox, the Michelets, and Bobby assisted in entertainment. L C Club plans to meet October 24 with Vacation Memories as roll call. Sisters-in-law from Missouri and Kansas visited after over thirty years. Men’s Club gathered fourteen members with plans for teachers' night October 15 at Hedge Chapel. Ladies Aid met at Hedge Chapel with devotional by Mrs McKinstry and missionary studies on Alaska and India. Women’s Club heard Col McCormick’s talks on world crisis. Hostesses Losey, Utterback and Bowen assisted. Col and Mrs McCormick visiting again. classified ads continue.
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