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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1940

Page

4

Willkie Offers Debates as Roosevelt Campaigns

Willkie seeks Baltimore debate with Roosevelt after backers secure a large hall date. He offers to share the platform if needed and continues a nationwide swing with stops in Milwaukee Chicago and New York. He criticizes alleged election interference by political operatives while urging unity and sacrifice for the nation.

Roosevelt Baltimore Willkie Wisconsin Milwaukee Chicago Madison Square Garden New York Louisville Charleston W. Va Camden N. J Minneapolis America United States Minneapolis Municipal Auditorium Frank Hagues Kelly Nashes Ed Flynns

Broncos Lose Narrowly to Silver City Mustangs 7 6

NMMI Broncos led most of the game but fell 7 to 6 to Silver City Mustangs, the second loss this season. The defeat hinged on a failed point after touchdown. Next week the team faces Adams State of Colorado at Roswell in the last home game.

Nmmi Broncos Silver City Mustangs Broncos Adams State of Colorado Roswell Dean Lobdell Massachusetts Institute of Technology Col. Pearson Rockwood Institute Plainview Texas Schlofman Red List Talbot Naylor Barnard C. O

Marian Martin Pattern 9534 for misses frock design

A Marian Martin wool frock pattern 9534 features a pleat effect, button trim, and varied collar styles for a youthful look. Available in misses sizes 12 through 20, with fabric and contrast yardage listed. Order instructions note pattern and book pricing, plus Pattern Department address.

Marian Martin

Birthday Party for Little Jerry Brownd

Six year old Jerry Brownd celebrated at home 600 North Richardson Avenue with his mother Mrs Leslie H Brownd hosting a party. Guests included Teddy Roderick Erlene Summers Eugene Johnson Charles Scarritt Ru Dell Russell Shirley Ann McLish and Lyman Lee. Ice cream cake and a six candle birthday cake were served.

Jerry Brownd Leslie H. Brownd North Richardson Avenue Brownd W. M. Lea Teddy Roderick Erlene Summers Eugene Johnson Charles Scar

Constitutional Amendment to Divide Legislature Sessions

New Mexico proposes to amend Article 4 Section 5 to split regular legislative sessions into two equal thirty day terms with a thirty day recess, allowing only specific bills during the first term and final action in the second term. The measure, if approved, would be voted on at the November 1940 general election.

State OF New Meico New Mexico

Community Notes From Roswell and Vicinity

Local social page highlights dances at Bonnell ranch guests from Stevesport and Hobbs. Visits by Glover and Morrison families, Roswell Garden Club meeting, Junior Woman's Club Brazil program and clothing drive, Republican Woman's Club tea, El Eleanor Bedell visiting from Santa Fe, and recording project by North Texas State Teachers College. Also notes on a Pecos Valley Packing House supper, WCTU meeting, Yucca Beauty Shop update, and classified ad requests.

Elaine Frazier North Texas

Opening Dance at Roswell Country Club Heats Up Season

Roswell Country Club held its season opening dance Saturday night at the club house starting at nine. About fifty members and their ladies attended with Jimmy Durant and his orchestra providing the music. The Cotillion Club hosted the second Cadet Hop of the year at New Mexico Military Institute Cahoon Armory. Cadets and their dates danced from nine to twelve to the Institute orchestra under Captain Ted Hunt. Faculty chaperones included Lt Col and Mrs Ewing Lusk Captain and Mrs Charles Ward and Lt Col H P Saunders.

Roswell Country Club Jimmy Durant New Mexico Military Institute Cahoon Armory Institute Ted Hunt Ewing Lusk Charles Ward H. P. Saunders

Girl Scouts Slumber Party Chaperoned by Roswell Leaders

Roswell Girl Scouts Troops I and III held an overnight slumber party at the Little House with Mrs Harry Carr and Miss Frances Urton as supervising chaperones. Senior scouts Billie Louise Cox Margaret Carter Sara Wilson Bernice Santheson Ella Johnstone and Nina Jean Davis helped oversee the event and breakfast prep. Frances Orton shared humorous talks about her Encampment experiences at Camp Andrea Camp Edith Macy and trips to Plymouth Boston and New York City. The Washington Avenue PTA meets tomorrow at 2:30 pm with Col J D Atwood speaking on International Citizenship after the visit rooms open to parents and friends. John Kane editor of the Las Vegas Optic and son of Mr and Mrs Lea Rowland spent the weekend there.

Roswell Little House Harry Carr Frances Urton Clyde Fulton Billie Louise Cox Margaret Carter Sara Wilson Bernice Santheson Ella Johnstone Nina Jean Davis Frances Orton International Girl Scout Andrea Edith Macy Plymouth Mass Boston New York City Washington Avenue Col. J. D. Atwood

Beautifully Appointed Dinner Party Honor Hosts at Home

Mr and Mrs Ernest C Arnold hosted a seven o'clock dinner at 305 West Eighth Street. The table featured gold mari golds and chrysanthemums in a Czechoslovakia bowl, lit by candelabra. An antelope menu, with entrees brought from Hawaii last summer, was served. Guests included Dr and Mrs Charles F Beeson Dr and Mrs Richard P Waggoner and Mr and Mrs Arnold.

Ernest C. Arnold West Eighth Street Czechoslovakia Hawaii Charles F. Beeson Richard P. Waggoner Mrs. Arnold

Club O Ten Holds Regular Luncheon

The Club O Ten met in the Nickson Hotel private dining room for its regular luncheon. Honored guests were Mrs E L Moulton national committee woman and Mrs Carolyn Pyle state vice chairman, prominent Albuquerque Republicans. Members present included Mmes E L Lusk J P White C E Mason Luella McGaffey Brown E A Cahoon W W Phillips C A Baker C F Beeson and Mary McCullough. Mr and Mrs George OBrien of El Paso were weekend guests of Frank Whitaker. Mrs OBrien was Ruth Honeycut and a former Roswell resident.

Club O’ Ten Nickson Hotel E. L. Moulton Carolyn Pyle Albuquerque Moulton Pyle Mmes. E. L. Lusk J. P. White C. E. Mason Luella McGaffey George O’brien el Paso Frank Whitaker O’brien Ruth Honeycut Roswell

Get Ready For Winter With ZEREX From DuPont

Roswell Auto Co advertises ZEREX from DuPont to protect cars all winter. A radio spot on KGFL at 6:30 this evening promotes the product with a brief classified style record.

DuPont Roswell Auto CO KGFL

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EKGFL Trio Chest Adv Forrest L. Sherman Tom Reid Jack Forrester Bonnell’s Ranch Joe Glover Mr. Glover George J. Glover Harry S. Glover Stevesport L. B. Boellner Pete Louissena Mary Gratianne Louissena St. Marys George S. Morrison Dr. Morrison J. L. Morrison Paul Morrison Pecos Eula Morrison McCamey Brazil Jewell McCary Virginia Howell England Chaves County Republican Woman’s Club North Richardson Avenue Eleanor Bedell Santa Fe Hiram M. Dow North Sea Avenue J. E. Owens Amarillo G. K. Richardson Pennsylvania Avenue Joe Lane Pecos Valley D. C. Steele North Main Street F. B. Goodwin Michigan Avenue Country Club Girl Scouts Hub Kane John Kane Las Vegas Lea Rowland Kane Optic the Social News Frances Bear Wolfe THE Lords OF Randolph Scott Kay Francis Wacca Jenny Lind Ozarks Canova Ishette Pers Uuf With Geo. Brent Humphrey Bogart Club O and Dry Cleaners Julia Seton King Features Syndicate, Inc Simplon Switzerland Richardson Jake Hinch Roswell, N. M Phong Ouse Movine Navy Machinery Berkshire Hose Berkshire Smitty
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