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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1941

Page

5

Annual Tacky Supper and Costume Party at Ingalls Home

The American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary hosted the annual tacky supper last night at Ingalls Memorial Home. Seventy five members attended a buffet meal with yellow floral decor. Richardson orchestra led the music for supper and square dancing with Pete McCarter calling and teaching the dances. Prizes went to Mrs. C. R. Covington for best women’s costume and Guy Wicker for best men’s costume. Committee members included Mrs. A. H. Morris chair, with Mrs. R. L. Burrows and Mrs. Ace Guffey assisting.

Ingalls Memorial Home American Legion American Legion Auxiliary Richardson Pete McCarter C. R

Harmony Class Hosts Mexican Supper at First Christian

Captain and Mrs. Harry D. Blake entertained the Harmony Class of the First Christian Church at a Mexican supper meeting at their home on North Kentucky Ave. The event featured Spanish musical numbers by Christina Duran and Gene Chaves and color films by Mrs. George Morgan Slaughter. Guests included Will Shaw, John Winn, A. R. Dawson, George N. Carothers, and many others.

Harry D. Blake Harmony First Christian Church North Kentucky Avenue Clark Storm Raymond Seale Cecil Schrimsher Christina Duran Gene Chaves George Morgan Slaughter Mexico New Mexico Forest Carter Henrietta Ernest George Slaughter Sadie Vaucheler Christine Duran Ruth Emmett Jeanelle Tackett Florence Douglas Shirley Feather Jane Reaves Alene Gregg Messrs Walter Harrison Harry Blake Charles Walker

Marian Martin Pattern 9782 for junior misses size 11 to 18

The Roswell Daily Record advertises Marian Martin Pattern 9782 a two piece suit for junior miss sizes 11 through 18. The pattern features a tailored jacket with curving collar long darts two large pockets, a slim skirt with two pleats and optional short sleeves. fabric choices include tweed or wool blends. Pattern book and pattern together priced as forty cents.

Marian Martin Roswell Daily Record

Chapter P E O gathering hosted by Mrs Blocksom

Mrs Fred W Blocksom entertained a Chapter of P E O last night at her North Sea Avenue home for a supper meeting. Guests included Misses Bess Bybee Eula Bybee Martha Cowan Nina Cullen and others along with Mrs Leslie Martin of Artesia who spoke on the Supreme Convention held in Victoria British Columbia September 9 to 12.

Fred W. Blocksom P. E. Oo North Sea Avenue Leslie Martin Artesia P. E Victoria British Columbia Bess Bybee Eula Bybee Martha Cowan Nina Cullen Shirley Feather Edith Geyer Esther Morgan

United Rural Club Meeting at Mrs Croissant Home

The United Rural Club held an all day affair at 506 East Fourth Street with co hosts Mrs John Summersgill E L Lusk and H C Allisor. A fall flower decked setting featured mus icals and a book review The Good Shepherd. Members and guests listed include Mrs J M Williams Mrs Pauline Sparkman and Mrs L S Croissant among others.

United Rural Club L. S. Croissant East Fourth Street John Summersgill E. L. Lusk H. C. Allisor J. M. Williams Dixie Dan Goode Helen Day Knox Billie Louise Cox L. Tankersley George L. Reese Pauline Sparkman Lusk

Halloween Party for Junior D A R S at First Methodist

The Junior D A R s with Miss Edna Malone hosted a Halloween party for the First Methodist Church Sunday School in the church basement. Officers and teachers led activities from seven to nine with costumes, prizes, games, and refreshments served by a team of mothers and division supervisors.

First Methodist Church Sunday School Harry White Mary Louise Pratt J. D. Moore Thomas G. Summers W. A. Hoffman Childrens Paul Schultz Rose Brown H. D. Burdette

Rainbow Girls Buffet Meeting at Masonic Temple

The Rainbow Girls met last evening at 6 30 for a buffet supper at the Masonic Temple with about seventy five girls in attendance. After the meal a brief business session was led by Worthy Advisor Miss Bernice Santheson, as Mary Louise Samson chaired the supper committee with Billie Cooley and Jean Corn. A party group including Mrs F B Goodwin and Mrs E G Minton Jr and their children Helen Ruth and Tyree and Mrs Tom Moore returned from El Paso where they visited Vickie Lee Frank L Goodwins newborn daughter.

Masonic Temple Bernice Santheson Mary Louise Samson Billie Cooley Jean Corn F. B. Goodwin E. G. Minton, Jr Helen Ruth Tyree Tom Moore el Paso Vickie Lee Frank L. Goodwins

Fellowship Class Supper Meeting at First Methodist Church

The Wesley Fellowship Class held its regular monthly gathering in the church basement at 6 30 with a covered dish supper and a short business session. Plans were laid for a chicken pie and enchilada supper the second Thursday in November and for a Red Cross sewing project. Attendees included Mrs. Robert Trent and others. The item notes a Miss Merle Craven’s marriage to Joe Pittman in Sherman Texas officiated by Rev L Bowman Craven and mentions a wedding party. Lt. and Mrs Frank L Goodwin announce the birth of daughter Vickie Lee on Saturday October 25 at William Beaumont Hospital El Paso.

Wesley Fellowship First Methodist Church Red Cross Robert Trent Joe C. Palmer J. D. Shreeengost Co. J. Green Catherine Greening Aileen Hitchcock Charles Wooldridge Hilton Ray F. W. Blocksom Jane Cotton J. E. Johns Archie Campbell Ruth Holcomb Roy Burnett Dan H. Wilmot L. G. Waggoner Nan Rasmus Carson Jordan James Callender Merle Craven L. Bowman Craven Sherman Texas T&ems Frank L. Goodwin Vickie Lee el Paso William Beaumont Hospital

Local Halloween Parade Draws Fifty Children

About fifty children attended a Halloween event at the department but details are sparse. Participants dressed as ghosts, skeletons, gypsy maids, dancers, and senoritas, adding festive flair to the ceremony.

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Children parade at Child Garden Halloween event in Hobbs

E. O. readers were asked to contact President Mrs. R. L. Malone at 313 to attend a Hobbs meeting. The Child Garden will hold a Hallowe'en parade Friday morning with all children in costume.

E. O Hobbs R. L. Malone Child Garden Hallowe’en

Russians Battle Near Sevastopol During November Crucial Period

Report notes the first 15 days of November as a critical window in Russia's war effort with travelers from Juibyshev reporting strategic Crimea significance. Sevastopol remains central while the Crimea's eastern edge guards a sea strait into the Sea of Azov and facilitates troop movements.

Juibyshev Russia Sevastopol Crimea Sea of Zov

Carter’s Liver Pills Ad Speaks To Digestive Woes

An old advertisement extols Carter’s Little Liver Pills claiming to awaken two pints of bile daily to improve digestion and relieve gas, bloating, and constipation. It urges purchase at 10¢ or 25¢ and asserts the product’s effectiveness. The surrounding text shifts to wartime dispatches noting Sevastopol, U boats, and Moscow front developments with various strategic claims.

Carter

Mrs Vernon Knapps Speaks At Washington Ave P T A

Mrs Vernon Knapps spoke at the Washington Avenue P T A October meeting in the schoolhouse. Red Cross Safety Services head and Social Security chief discussed old age insurance and county work as Miss Lee's room won the attendance prize.

Vernon Knapps Washington Ave. P.T.A Vernon Knapp Knapp Red Cross America Chaves County N. ¥. Lucero Social Security W. N. Worthington Miss Lee

Barbara Vauchelet Heads Local Children of the American Revolution

Barbara Vauchelet was elected president of the local Children of the American Revolution at a meeting hosted by chairman Mrs Bert Aston at 401 North Sea Avenue. Mary Evelyn Wyatt became secretary as Aleen Hinkle noted the state conference held in Silver City. Present were Aleen Hinkle Patricia Johnson Mary Helen Jones Mary Louise Samson Barbara Vauchelet Cecile Vauchelet Sara Wilson Marjorie Wolfe Mrs R R Hinkle Mrs Sadie C Vauchelet and Mrs Bert Aston.

Bert Aston North Sea Avenue Barbara Vauchelet Mary Evelyn Wyatt Aleen Hinkle Silver City Miss Hinkle Rollo Hinkle Continental Memorial Hall Washington, D. C Patrica Johnson Mary Helen Jones Mary Louise Samson Cecile Vauchelet Sara Wilson Marjorie Wolfe R. R. Hinkle Sadie C. Vauchelet

First Methodist Sunday School Junior Department Party

The Junior D A R met at Miss Edna Ann Malone's home on 513 North Pennsylvania Avenue. Mrs. Earl Clardy presided as vice chairman, and a State conference report from Roswell D A R chapter regent Mrs Max Coll was read by Miss Malone.

Edna Ann Malone North Pennsylvania Avenue Earl Clardy Max Coll Roswell

Strong Soviet Counter Attacks Intensify as War Rages

Aerial violence peaks over the snowbound front with Nazi bombers targeting Moscow industries and supply lines while Soviet planes hit German troops. Reports say Germans dig trenches and tank traps before Moscow to bolster gains as trench warfare emerges around Leningrad.

Moscow Red Army Gregory H. Zhukhov Kalinin Leningrad

Plane crash guard reports AT-6 trainer wreck near Albuquerque

The AT-6 trainer from Kelly Field crashed on a 300 foot ridge five miles from Vaughn after circling Kennon’s house. Major Smith dated the crash by wristwatch times. One engine was dead. wreckage smoldered but no widespread fire followed. The flight was part of a nine plane observation and navigation training from Kelly Field to Albuquerque. six returned to base. Roswell officers assisted.

J. J. Kennon Lon Kennon Charlie Mustella Vaughn Smith Kelly Field Albuquerque San Antonio Tex Santa Rosa Roswell Henry Eller Ros

Roswell Crash Scene Visited by State Police and Officers

Well and state police officers Sam Cooley and Joe Roach went to the crash scene yesterday morning after a Roswell police call from Vaughn about the accident. They helped army officials survey the wreckage and returned to Roswell yesterday afternoon. Chief Eller called it a terrible sight.

Sam Cooley Joe Roach Roswell Vaughn Army Eller

Naval Aviation Examining Board to Visit Here Nov 14

Local youths may take a Navy aviation physical exam and enlistment test when a Naval Aviation Cadet Selection Board arrives at the N M M I hospital November 14. Officers from Long Beach California will conduct all day proceedings, with a screening for applicants ages 20 to 27 who are unmarried and physically fit.

U.S. Navy Naval Aviation Cadet Selection Board Long Beach Calif F. A. Brossy John Canady New Mexico Arizona Navy Roswell United States Naval Reserve United States Marine Corps Service Navy Aeronautic Organization

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American Legion and A.L.A Ruth Baptist Church Young P.E.O Mrs. Blocksom Jeanette MacDonald Brian Aherne Gene Raymond Ian Hunter Nls Tommowney Sailors With Wings March OF Tyrone Power Dorothy Lamour Jowmgollo Edward Arnold Lloyd Nolan Charley Grapewin Lionel AT 20Th Century-Fox Picture Captain Marvel PECOS Gala Hallowe'en the Smithns Il Pase Vegas Santa FE Airport Ticket Office Rio Mrs. Croissant D.a.r.’S Miss Edna Malone Rainbow Girls NEW Modern Roswell’s Newest Family Theatre Wayne Morris Lilian Cornell Quarterback Joo M.C. A Music Box Hallowe'en Night Sponsored By 20-30 Club Caromel The Caucasus Black Sea London Batumi Novorossisk Hitler Gibraltar England Vlokolamsk Mozhaisk Washington Avenue J. P. White Neva Simmons Bobbie Anderson Arthur Allison Allison Children of the First Methodist Sunday School Lone Kathryn Johnson Edith French Betty Jo Hunt Earl Co. Clardy Dwight McNally Malone M. Marantz Brooklyn Major Smith Albuquerque Army Abase Naval Aviation Examining Board
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