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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1941

Page

5

Lovely Tea at New Riverside Drive Home

Presbyterian Auxiliary hosted a long afternoon tea yesterday at Mr and Mrs Ted Jones new Riverside Drive home from three to six o clock. Mrs Thornton Boswell and Mrs Jones greeted guests while Mrs George C McFadden and other officers assisted. More than a hundred fifty guests viewed the elegant living room with dahlias asters chrysanthemums and cosmos. Chairs and gowns described as formal filled the rooms as women from several town churches poured and served.

Presbyterian Auxiliary Horace H. McGee John W. Hall Sylvester P. Johnson, Jr

Birthday Party for Nadine and Christine Blaylock

Mrs Ernest Blaylock hosted a birthday party for her daughters Nadine eight and Christine nine with games and cake at home. Attendees included Juanita Finelly Virginia Pack Wanda Templeton and many neighbors and relatives.

Ernest Blaylock Nadine Christine Juanita Finelly Virginia Pack Wanda Templeton Floyd Pate Ira Ara Winkler Janice Smith Curtis Daniel Joan Savage Judith Ann McPherson Aleen Merrideth Donald Ray Burden Ladean Daniel Carrol Dean Mer

Senior Girl Scouts Organize At Meeting

The Senior Girl Scouts met at the Little House with Mrs Harry Carr as leader and Miss Betty Jo Hunt as assistant. New plans were proposed for the year and the group aims for a successful season. Officers elected include President Miss Margaret Lee Carter Secretary Miss Ima Lee McShan and Entertainment Committee Chair Miss Inez Ezell. O E Little, in Baylor Hospital for a minor operation, expects to return to Roswell late this month with Mrs Little visiting during army maneuvers in Louisiana en route to North Carolina. Mrs John Allen Phinizy and daughter Mimi travel from San Antonio to Roswell for a month or two while Captain Phinizy receives orders in New Orleans. Mimi will start school for the winter.

Little House Harry Carr Betty Jo Hunt Sea Scouts Margaret Lee Carter Ima Lee McShan Inez Ezell O. E. Little Baylor Louisiana John Allen Phinizy Mimi San Antonio Texas Phinizy Columbus New Orleans Phinzy Roswell

Memorial Service Held by Roswell Star Chapter

An impressive memorial service was held last evening by the Roswell Chapter of Eastern Star in honor of Mrs. W. W. Gowin, a deceased member. The service followed the regular Eastern Star meeting at the Masonic Temple, presided over by Worthy Matron Mrs. W. D. McPherson, with good attendance and several visitors.

Roswell Eastern Star Hono W. W. Gowin Masonic Temple W. D. McPherson

Well Known Women Explain Why They Belong to ALA

Two members of the American Legion Auxiliary, Mrs. J. D. Atwood and Mrs. O. R. Haymaker, state their pride in membership. They cite wartime service by relatives and faith in the organization’s relief work and motto Service Above Self.

A.L.A American Legion Auxiliary J. D. Atwood Relief of Humanity America O. R. Haymaker

State Education Plan Debated At New Mexico Meet

State teachers gathered at Albuquerque for the 56th annual New Mexico Educational Association session with more than 3,900 teachers expected. Topics include school finance distribution by county, reorganization of administration, certification changes, and a public relations program for schools as 1941-42 officers were to be elected.

Board of Education Cc. S. Conlee Las Cruces Conlee Albuquerque N. M New Mexico Educational Association NMEA Nmea Council Association H. C. Parnell Lovington A. E. Hunt Portales Horace Devargas Tierra Amarilla W. B. O'Donnell State College Diego Devargas Ocate C. S. Conlee

Russian Defiance Maintains War Resolve Near Moscow

Stalin's government holds the Kremlin as winter tightens its grip and Moscow fortifications deepen. Russian reserves move west while civilians stream east, railways function under heavy traffic as planes patrol the sky. Fronts near Mozhaisk and other sectors remain fiercely contested with a dangerous yet ongoing defense.

Kuibyshev Russia Stalin Kremlin Moscow Soviet Union Germany Red Army Mozhaisk

Mrs Ewing L Lusk Speaks To Newcomers Club

Mrs Ewing L Lusk addressed the Newcomers Study Class meeting held at Mrs J A Simon 607 S Kentucky with an illustrated talk on hobbies. Assistant leader was Mrs Robert Bacon and refreshments followed. The group signed up for subsidiary study clubs and plans for a November meeting at the Coca Cola plant with hosts Mrs J E Johns and Mrs Milton M Goodman assisting.

J. A. Simon S. Kentucky Robert Bacon E. L. Lusk John C. Martens Fred Croom Woman’s Club Mmes. E. L. Lusk Hargus Parker Milton M. Goodman E. W. Overman Carl Welch R. V. Bell H. T. Pinto C. J. Green Lillie Rosenberg J. K. Murphy John G. Palm Stanley Mathis E. E. Winter John H. Wilson Thomas G. Summers Clyde

Alianza Case Nears End in Arizona Commission Fight

Tucson Oct 22 Attorneys' arguments closed most of a hearing over the Alianza His pano Americana dispute with the Arizona Corporation Commission The commission seeks to take over the fraternal benefit society while Alianza seeks to restrain interference in its affairs The hearing concluded yesterday in superior court with testimony complete

Tucson. Ariz Alianza Hispano-Americana Arizona Corporation Commision Arizona Commission Alianza

Soviets Hold Firm As German Advances Continue

Dispatches report Odessa appears to be under heavy pressure while Taganrog is claimed fallen by the Germans. Leningrad remains a focal point of bombardment as German and Finnish forces press on the approaches to Russia's second city. Inside the union morale stays high with adequate provincial food supplies and a quickened daily pace, evidenced by a town restaurant serving a large party with soup, eggs, veal, rice and tea on short notice.

Odessa Taganrog Leningrad Russia Soviet Union

Girl Scout Council Met Yesterday in Roswell

The Roswell Girl Scout Council met in the Chamber of Commerce building with Commissioner Mrs. Walter Harrison presiding. They announced the National Girl Scout Convention in Dallas, attended by Mrs. Jason W. Kellahin and Miss Vera Smith. National Girl Scout Week begins next Sunday and plans were made for health and safety speaker Mrs. Cecil Hardy to visit November 14 and 15.

Roswell Frank Smith Hugh M. Huff, Jr Fred Blocksom Cecil Hardy National Girl Scout

Silver Shirley Camp Hosts Ninth Birthday Sewing Party

Mrs. Harrison Williams hosted the Tuesday Sewing Club at her country home on the Berrendo. The gathering featured informal needlework, autumn flower decor, and a salad course after games. Guests included Mrs. R. L. Burrow, Claude M. Allison, A. N. Etz, J. Bennett Allison, D. N. Fopé, Ruel D. Smith, D. J. Shreengost, Grady Welter, Mildred K. Anderson, L. S. Rawson.

Harrison Williams Berrendo Mmes. R. L. Burrow Claude M. Allison A. N. Etz J. Bennett Allison D. N. Fopé Ruel D. Smith D. J. Shrecengost Grady

Ada Sorrells in Washington Aces Pictorial Branch Role

Ada Sorrells daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Sorrells of 208 North Sea Avenue is in Washington D C where she holds a fine position. She works in the pictorial branch under the secretary of war. Shirley Camp celebrates her ninth birthday with a Halloween party at 75 South Virginia Avenue hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J J Camp.

Ada Sorrells Henry C. Sorrells North Sea Avenue Washington, D. C Ada Pictorial Secretary of War Silver Shirley J. J South Virgina Avenue Hallowe'en Hallowe’er Frances Camp Inia Gene Daugherty Barbara Fiegal Roberta Wright Dorothy Owen Martha Crowder Peggy Sue Whitehead Betty Lou Whitehead Betty Ann Whitehear Betty Jo Henry Edith Frost Joan Keller Jack Camp, Jr

Calendar highlights from Roswell clubs and meetings

Wednesday activities include Roswell Womans Club at 2 30 with Dr Crile speaking and Four In One Square Dance Club at 8 at the Elks Club. Also T E L Sunday School at Mrs Joe Mitchell 603 South Mo Ave 2 30. Thursday features Bridge Club at Miss Sarah Louise Whatley 513 East 2nd 7 30 and sewing for Red Cross with Chapter B PEO at 805 N Pennsylvania Ave 9.00. Community events note Highland school house supper and various club meetings. Friday WCTU and W C T U meet at Mrs W C Holland 400 Lea Ave 2 30. Saturday Delta Kappa Gamma at 7 30 with Miss Gladys Webb 600 North Kentucky. Delta Kappa Gamma repeats at same address.

Roswell Womans Club American Home Department Crile Speaker Elks Club First Baptist Church Joe Mitchell South Mo. Ave Bridge Club Sarah Louise Whatley East 2Nd Street George Zink Pennsylvania Ave Red Cross Highland School House Roger Aston West Fourth Street Woman's Club Clover Leaf Club Harold Jones 8Th Street Womans Bible First Christian Church Delta Kappe Gamma Gladys Web North Kentucky Delta Kappa Gamma Gladys Webb Kentucky Avenue

Olivet Study Club Met Yesterday at Mrs Slaughter Home

The Olivet Study Club met yesterday afternoon at 604 North Pennsylvania Avenue with Mrs George Slaughter. Members and guests enjoyed chrysanthemums, devotionals led by Mrs Sadie Vaudelet, piano by Mrs W W Akin, and a study on Moses led by Mrs A D Jones. A brief business period was presided over by President Mrs Paul G Schultz. A sweet course was served.

T. H. Moon Gleaner Trinity Methodist Church B. F. Kelly North Kansas Avenue W. S. Murrell Charles S. Brewster Olivet Study Club George Slaughter Pennsylvania Avenue Sadie Vaudelet H. P. Saunders Jewitt W. W. Akin A. D. Jones Moses Walter Harrison George N. Carothers Archie Campbell H. P. Saunders, Jr Slaughter

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