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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1940

Page

4

Legion Tacky Party Draws Large Local Crowd

A lively evening at Ingalls Memorial Home featured the American Legion and A. L. A. tacky party with a supper, prize contest for tackiest costumes won by Asa Guffey and Mrs. C. C. Bogard, a varied program, and dancing after. Attendees included Lt. Col. and Mrs. E. L. Lusk and dozens of locals. Dick Drysdale photographed the event. Mr. and Mrs. Ea Carmichael returned from a California motor trip.

Ingalls Memorial Home American Legion Asa Guffey C. C. Bogard A. H. Morris Mable McCracken Ruby Phillips Willkie Mage Link Burl Wilkerson Ernest Wilkerson E. L. Lusk Messrs Mmes W. T. Guy W. H. Dearholt Thomas B. Kincaid Cliff Lacer Co. L. Schnedar Lake J. Frazier S. G. Goldston H. B. Cooley L. A. Moore Roy C. Phillips C. A. Roberts Sam Stolaroff Frank Whitaker Harold Danenberg T. J. Mayfield Merle Briggs A. M. Guffey C. A. Richardson J. B. Jones V. Pal Morris and Mines Vera H. Unruh Ralph Page Gene Smith Ruby L. Bryant Mabel McCracken Charles Blake T. A. Carter Anna Trask Charles O’meara Albert Hudson Jack Wilkerson Roy H. Long W. I. Berry Jack Berry Clarence Roberts LeRoy Walker Dick Drysdale

Harmony Club Holds Evening at Home of Shaw Hosts

The Harmony Class of First Christian Church met at 401 South Missouri Avenue hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Will Shaw with assistant hosts. Carl Bird presided as Clifford Ferrin presented Lewis Prager who spoke on the Central American banana industry. George N. Carothers showed colored film reels from an East Coast trip. A sweet course followed for many attendees, including church members and guests.

Harmony First Christian Church Will Shaw South Missouri Avenue Orville H. Cookson Lawrence Connell Raymond Seal Carl] Bird Clifford Ferrin Lewis Prager Central America Prager George N. Carothers East Lee Corn Dale Gregg J. H. Harrell Otto Seiling Misses Letrice Cartwright Ruth Emmett Catherine Pearce Jane Reaves Captain Clark Storm Charlie Walker G. T. Reaves Thad Cox A. R. Dawson Clifford R. Ferrin Carl M. Bird Lawrence Conwell

Neighborhood Coffee at Mrs Treats Home

A neighborhood coffee hosted by the Chaves County Republican Women’s Club was held yesterday at 610 North Pennsylvania Avenue. Attendees enjoyed yellow chrysanthemum decorations and cinnamon rolls with coffee while Mrs. John C. Martens and Mrs. C. E. Mason spoke briefly.

Chaves County Republican Womens Club William Co Pennsylvania Avenue John C. Martens C. E. Mason

Lemon Velvet Pie And The Man's Sandwich Dish

A nostalgic column shares a lemon velvet pie recipe with steps and ingredients for a rich lemon custard baked in a crust. It also presents a hearty man’s sandwich with baked beans and cheese, plus a pickled carrot preparation and a Halloween gathering notice from the Roswell community.

Elizabeth McCowan

U S Aid Continues Highlighting Public Support

The article notes ongoing U S aid efforts with a focus on continued funding and policy implications. Key figures emphasize the value of assistance, while outlining steps for coordination between agencies and beneficiary communities.

Mrs Ginsberg Hosts Spanish Themed Bridge Tea

Mrs Ben Ginsberg entertained The Little Bridge Club at 607 West Tilden today with a one o'clock luncheon and cards. Guests sat at quartette tables decorated in red and yellow, and a Spanish menu was served after luncheon. Present were Mrs Thomas Hall, Mrs J R Daughtry, Mrs L Fullen, Mrs Powhatan Carter, Mrs Askren, Mrs Wilburn Hodges, Mrs Cecil Eiffert, Mrs A N Etz, Mrs Raymond Smith, Mrs H O DeShurley, Mrs T A Sacra, Mrs Sam Stolaroff and the hostess.

Ben Ginsberg Little Bridge Club West Tilden Mmes Thomas Hall J. R. Daughtry L. ©. Fullen Powhatan Carter Askren Wilburn Hodges Cecil Eiffert A. N. Etz Raymond Smith H. O. DeShurley T. A. Sacra Sam Stolaroff Mrs. Ginsberg

Delphian Society Aims At Art In Nature And Philosophy

Gamma Chapter met at Roswell Museum with Mrs. H. V. Fall presiding. The program covered Creation in Nature and Art, two life approaches Material and Spiritual, Intention and Knowledge and Intuition. Attendees included Mrs. Fall and several members. discussion followed the lesson. Mrs Norton to accompany Major Norton and Polo Team to College Station for Texas A and M games. visit planned in Austin with Hassell Norton.

Gamma Chapter Delphian Society Roswell Museum H. V. Fall George McFadden Mmes. H. V. Fall Ernest A. Hanson K. A. Yoder Logan A. Hunter B. F. Kelly D. J. Shrecengost George Co. McFadden Edward HH. Day Anderson H. Norton Major Norton Institute Texas A. and College Station

Slimming Frock Pattern 9327 for Mature Women

Dramatic and flattering Marian Martin pattern 9327 features a slenderizing waist band, front and back skirt panels, blouson bodice with shoulder tucks, gathered waist, tiny buttons and options for short or three quarter sleeves. Sizes 34 through 48, fabric 3 3/4 yards for size 36. Order the Winter Pattern Book and pattern by mail with payment.

Marian Martin Pattern Department

Willkie slams Roosevelt third term push in broadcast

In a stinging radio address, Willkie attacks the idea of a third term, warns that delay in changing presidents endangers defense and democracy. He cites Germany and Belgium as turning points and urges unity with the nation at risk. Mickey Rooney and Lewis Stone appear in a Community Chest plea short as Wam-Ads promise results.

Hitler Joseph P. Kennedy Great Britain Willkie Germany Belgium Netherlands Roosevelt Republican Party Mickey Rooney Lewis Stone

Dinner gowns shape of late fashion from the era

The article describes cover-up gowns worn at evening events, noting their allergy friendly warmth and rich fabrics. It highlights a celanese jersanese draped gown in dusty gold with a scarf cape, a wide-skirted frock with a long-sleeved sweater top in black velvet and striped taffeta skirt, and Schiaparelli black wool pajamas with rosy wool jacket and velvet pockets and ostrich plume headpiece.

Schiaparelli

Willkie Defense Speech Attacks Bush Traffic Buck Charge

Willkie continues on defense policy criticizing Roosevelt for defense spending and for blaming a minority in the nation. He rails against ambassadors engaging in partisan politics from Moscow and calls for nonpartisan, fully devoted appointees to represent United States interests. He pledges to select ablest, most devoted men for ambassadorial posts.

America Willkie Moscow United States

Dolores Del Rio Heads Home for Dad Estate settlement

Dolores Del Rio travels to Mexico this week to settle her father’s estate. MGM keeps Lana Turner on a diet for Ziegfeld Girl after her recent weight gain.

Dolores del Rio Mexico MGM Lana Turner

Boy Scout Leaders Course Ends Tonight at School

The final session of the Boy Scout Leaders Training Course will take place at the junior high school at 7 15 tonight. Capt. John Gioscio, Tom Brenneman, Louis E. Fay Jr and Stig Santheson will discuss troop programs with PP. Garrett as dean of the course.

Ning John Gioscio Tode Brenneman Louis E. Fay, Jr Stig Santheson X. PP. Garrett

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the Social News Frances Bear Wolfe Legion Ea Carmichael California Siki Society Elvin O’hair Siki Kentucky Avenue Walton Higgins Dean Briggs Fred Crawford Bert Luttrell Jack Martens Earl O’neal Derrell Dollahan Odie Bynum Aubrey Cooper Pards Society Bill Shrecengost Tom Smead Mrs. Treat First Methodist Church Hallowe’en South Main Street S. C. Bybee Donald Dye North Bybee Tessie Brackett Los Angeles Calif Glenn Steepleton Anna Schramm Womans Club Jimmy Durant Rebekah and Odd Fellows Roswell West Second Street Rebekahs Henry Wells Sara Nelson Pomeroy Iowa Wells- Hanes George Wells W. McGaffey St Geo. C. Wells LeRoy Minnesota U. S Ering Blondie Dagwood Cupid Popular Science Hugh Herbert Anita Louise Alan Mowbray Buster Keaton PECOS Illic OLD Dri-Sheen Berlin Esquire Features Odine Congress Charleston Hollywood BOY Scout Hull Far Eastern U. S. State Department Agriculture Department Japan Kensuke Horinouchi Cordell Hull RCA Victor N. Main Zink’s
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