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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1940

Page

4

Halloween Dinner Party at Roswell Country Club

Mrs. Harry Leonard and Mrs. Mayme Fowler hosted a seven o'clock dinner at Roswell Country Club with chrysanthemums from Wilbur Coe gardens and Halloween themed lighting. Guests included Mrs. Wilbur Coe of Glencoe New Mexico Mrs. Francis Eggleston of San Francisco Mrs. Frank Thompson and Captain Thompson of Presidio Monterrey California visiting relatives.

Harry Leonard Mayme Fowler Roswell Country Club Wilbur Coe Gardens Glencoe Hallowe'en Tyre Key Hallowe’en Wilbur Coe New Mexico Francis Eggleston San Francisco California J. M. Hervey Frank Thompson Presidio Monterrey Captain Thompson Gayle Armstrong

All Day Meeting For United Rural Club

The United Rural Club held an all day meeting with a covered dish luncheon at the Oasis Ranch home of L. C. Brown. Hostesses were Mrs. Brown Mrs. Emory Hurtt and Mrs. Curtis Allman. A devotional was given by Mrs. J. M. Williams a luncheon program followed with a brief business session led by Mrs. Glen C. Wheeler. Mrs. Paul McEvoy sang with own accompaniment. Pauline Cowan demonstrated Christmas gift ideas from State College with patterns shown. Many members and guests attended. Phone your classified to No. 11.

United Rural Club L. C. Brown Oasis Ranch Brown Emory Hurtt Curtis Allman J. M. Williams Glen C. Wheeler Paul McEvoy Love Pauline Cowan State College Mmes George Perrine W. T. Clardy W. E. Wheeler R. M Ben Pendergrass Will Purdy Robert Bales E. R. Duvall

Catholic Daughters Celebrate Second Anniversary in Roswell

Catholic Daughters of America marked their second anniversary in Roswell with a banquet at The Poplars on East Fifth Street. Miss Bertha Benke presided as toast mistress, Leona Brockman led a quiz, Ruth Joyce won the prize, and Evans Smith took the attendance prize. Names of attendees include Mary H O Neil, Dolores Woods, Ruth Joyce, Agnes Schaefer, Leona Brockman, Bertha Benke, and Father Christian.

Catholic Daughters of America Roswell Poplars East Fifth Street Bertha Benke Leona Brockman Ruth Joyce Evans Smith Mary H. O'Neil M. Beali Dolores Woods M. C. Cunnigham, Jr Carl Clardy Jack Fleming Mary Tigner Nail R. M. Tigner Ernest Emerson Gladys Richmond Mary C. Cleary Mary Dahm Agnes Schaefer Margaret Burke Madge Ingalls Margaret McCutchen Mildred Mason Father Christian

Colonel Atwood Addresses Washington Ave P T A

Washington Avenue Parent Teachers Association met Tuesday afternoon with many parents and friends in attendance. Colonel J D Atwood gave an educational address on I Am An American and the Claire Tree Majors drive was announced to begin November 18 to aid under privileged children. The event included violin duets by Mrs H P Garrett and Dixie Dan Goode with Mrs Earl Tankersley accompanying.

Washington Avenue Parent- Teachers Association H. P. Garrett Dixie Dan Goode Earl Tankersley J. P. White Claire Tree Majors J. D. Atwood Alice Webb

Delphian Society meets at Roswell Museum on art topics

The Gamma Chapter of the Delphian Society held a semi monthly meeting at the Roswell Museum with president Mrs H V Fall presiding. Mrs Edward H Day led the program on art with topics by Mrs K A Yoder Mrs W C Taylor Mrs Ernest A Hanson and remarks on application and discussion of art principles. Attendees included Mrs Fall Mrs Kelly Mr Carothers Mr Schultz Mr Carter Mr McFadden Mr Taylor Mrs Shrecengost Mr Day Mrs Yoder Ted Jones Sam Lusk and Logan Hunt er.

Delphian Society Roswell Museum H. V. Fall Edward H. Day Day K. A. Yoder

Mrs Zumwalt Hosts Dual Social For Roswell Guest

Mrs J E Zumwalt gave two gatherings at 205 North Michigan Avenue to honor Mrs Ralph Parsons of Los Angeles, a former Roswell resident, with chrysanthemums and tables for 42, then a six thirty supper in honor of Mrs B F Rasmus on her birthday, followed by forty two games with a varied party turnout.

J. E. Zumwalt Michigan Avenue Ralph Parsons Los Angeles California Roswell Parsons Mmes James F. Hinkle Dan H. Wilmot Henry D. Johnson Thomas W. Brabham John H. Mullis Gil N. Amis Willis Ford Mrs. Zumwalt Zumwalt B. F. Rasmus Mmes. B. P. Rasmus T. W. King T. H. Craig Oscar White Grover Welter E. V. Schrimscher J. Bennett Allison Edith Beat Mrs. Z2umwalt

Miss Nancy Elizey Hosts 1940 Bridge Club Evening

Miss Nancy Elizey was hostess for the newly organized 1940 Bridge Club at 603 North Missouri Avenue last evening. A Halloween motif appeared in decorations and refreshments, with chrysanthemum accents throughout the home. Attendees included Misses Jane Lewis Edith French Sarah Louise Whatley Frances Schultz Genevieve Cooney Marion Ron ey Bianda Greenwade Lucille Hanagan and Mrs Frank Goodwin plus guests Miss Edna Malone and Miss Ruth Gaines Wilson.

Nancy Elizey Bridge Club North Missouri Avenue Jane Lewis Edith French Sarah Louise Whatley Frances Schultz Genevieve Cooney Marion Roney Bianda Greenwade Lucille Hanagan Frank Goodwin Edna Malone Ruth Gaines Wilson Miss Ellzey

1932 Bridge Club Meets With Mrs Blake

The 1932 Bridge Club met this afternoon at 1309 North Kentucky Avenue hosted by Mrs. Harry D. Blake. Chrysanthemums decorated the living room where contract tables were set and a sweet course was served after the games. Present were Mmes. P. D. Wilson Maudeline Crossen Charles Whitney Raymond Richmond Le Lois Pickett Charles Jones B F Rose a guest Mrs. George Morris and the hostess.

Harry D. Blake North Kentucky Avenue Hallowe’en Mmes. P. D. Wilson Maudeline Crossen Charles Whitney Raymond Richmond le Lois Pickett Charles Jones B. F. Rose George Morris Blake

Mrs Patterson Hosts Sunday School Class Supper

Mrs Patterson entertains the Sunday School group with a supper party. Attendees include Nina Jean Davis, Bebe Sanders, Thelma Garvin, Margar et Carter, Bernice Santheson, Ruby McCracken, Marcella Drury, Mildred White, Thana Hunter, Glenn Barnett, Jean Griffith, Imogene Stockton, Jean Dawson, Ima Frances Rice, Helen Smith, and Mr and Mrs L B Craven, Mr and Mrs Oran W Phillips, Bet ty Jean Pierce.

Foreign Beef Continued from Page One Supper for Mrs Patterson’s class

Mrs Albert S Patterson entertained her First Methodist Sunday School class with a supper party at 511 North Missouri Avenue. Guests dined at a long table with red and yellow zinnias and the girls presented a handkerchief shower. Names include Vera Hall and Jane tied to Senator Hatch.

Albert S. Patterson M. E. Church North Missouri Avenue

Roswell Notes Include Visitors Meetings And Parties

Mrs Evelyn Tullis of Los Angeles visits Roswell old friends once known as Miss Evelyn Hunt. Rebecah Lodge to meet at K C Hall Friday at 7 30 PM. Rainbow Assembly members Vera Green and Virginia Strike elected. Miss Sarah Louise Dobbs in charge with Mrs Carl Bird assisting. Mrs Ida C Green of Tombstone Arizona guest of Mrs Agnes Pearson. Henry Samson returns from Lawrence Kansas with family and Naomi Light and Bob Samson at K U Sigma Chi. Mimi Phinizy to host a supper dancing party at 211 West Fourth Street. Cub Pack 1 to hold Halloween party at W C Orton’s country home. Annie Moore returns from Ft Worth and Oak Grove for her mother’s death. Esther Clark leaves for Duncan Oklahoma to visit family. W C T U to meet Friday 2 30 PM at Mrs D C Steele’s 719 North Main. Mr and Mrs Roderick Johnson in Roswell shopping from White Mountain Inn. Mary Lou Reader moved from St Mary’s hospital to her parents home after surgery. Mrs Winifred M Pritchard and family host Ross A White of Akron Ohio for ten days.

Virginia Strike Vera Lee Green Rainbow Assembly Masonic Temple Sarah Louise Dobbs Carl Bird

Crile in Capitan Promises to Remove Politics from Schools

GOP nominee for congress Captain Herman Crile spoke in Capitan criticizing the 1933 economy act as harming veterans. He argued removal of politics from schools once in office and cited veterans denied compensation and many dying before restoration. Accompanying Crile were Robert Botts, Charles M. Barber, and Walter Hernandez as they toured Carrizozo and Ruidoso.

Crile Capitan Herman Crile GOP Congress Robert Botts Charles M. Barber Walter Hernandez Carrizozo Ruidoso

Cortelyou Dies Noted Financier and Former Treasury Chief

George B. Cortelyou Sr a leading New York financier and former secretary of the treasury died at age 78. A former president of Consolidated Gas Company of New York he served as Roosevelt's secretary and was named to head the treasury department in 1907. Record Want Ads Get Results.

Senator Hatch Mitchell Congress Roosevelt New York George B. Cortelyou, Sr Treasury Consolidated Gas Company of Cortelyou Theodore Roosevelt Treasury Department

Marian Martin Pattern 9535 for Misses Wardrobe

Pattern 9535 by Marian Martin offers a tailored house dress with princess lines and optional double breast effect. Pattern available in misses and women's sizes. fabric choices rayon or cotton. price fifteen cents for pattern, book, or both. order via The Record Pattern Department with size name and address.

Marian Martin

Probate notice in Chaves County New Mexico

L H Bass named administrator of the Robert H Wilks estate by Judge Emmett Patton. Creditors must file claims within six months from October 23 1940, the first publication date, or be barred by law. Adv prices of Ford reconditioned motors advertised by Roswell Auto Co.

Chaves County New Mexico Robert H. Wilks L. H. Bass Emmett Patton FORD Roswell Auto CO

City Beautiful Contest Entries

L. B. Boehner submits bouquets of marily golds while Mrs J E Zumwalt enters bouquets of chrysanthemums in the city beautification contest entries.

City Beautiful L. B. Boehner J. E. Zumwalt

Chamber of Commerce film captures directors and committees

Moving pictures were taken at the Chamber of Commerce last night of ten C of C committees and the board of directors. The shots will be part of a master film of Chamber activities for the year. Photographers Arden Boellner Dwight McNally and Burton Headley shot separate committee and director table scenes. The master film will be shown at a public meeting when completed. Hubbard Squash at Anderson's Gardens 10-16tfc

Chamber of Commerce C. of C Board of Directors Arden Boellner Dwight McNally Burton Headley

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Frances Baar Wolfe Colonel Atwood Washington Ave Mrs Paul Wilmot South Galden Bassett Winston Daniel G. T. Watts John Allen Phinizy R. E. Daughtry Tom White Cecil Narramore Robert Bear Wilmot The Siki Society Bruce Nicholson the Poplars Dean Briggs Bob Cox Fred Crawford Clinton Howe Bert Luttrell Jack Martens Elvin O’hair Farl O'Neal Darrell Dollahan Odie Bynum Delphians Society No. 11 John Barrymore Jeannie I. Q THUR Wolcca Leon Errol Dennis O'Keefe Adele Pearce Walter Catlett Gee Harry Habby America Rite Eomys Bogard & Youse S. Main St John Youse Clarence Bogard Roswell, N. M Esauire Features, Inc Mrs. Patterson Miera Santa Fe Evelyn Tullis Tullis Evelyn Hunt Rebecah Lodge K. C. Hall Ida C. Green Tombstone Arizona Agnes Pearson Henry Samson Lawrence Kansas Mimi Phinizy West Fourth Street Cub W. C. Orton Annie Moore Ft. Worth Texas Oak Grove Wilson Esther Clark Mark Howell School Duncan Oklahoma D. C. Steele North Main Street Roderick Johnson White Mountain Inn Mary Lou Reader St. Mary’s Hospital Winifred M. Pritchard Platt Drug Store Adv Hubbard Anderson’s Gardens
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