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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1940

Page

4

Hallowe'en Party Hosted by Reaves for Church Youth

The Rev and Mrs G T Reaves entertained the young people of First Christian Church at a Halloween party. Guests passed through a darkened corridor to a Hall of Horrors and the assembly room for games and fortunes from the witchs pot. Bluebeard visited to tell a gruesome story and a supper for thirty guests followed, with assistance from Mr and Mrs J Q Cummins and Mrs Cora Raye.

G. T. Reaves First Christian Church Hallowe’en Bluebeard

Telephone Employees Enjoy Hallowe'en Party

Telephone workers and guests gathered at Ingalls Memorial Home for a Halloween party with costumes, games, and dancing. Prizes went to Miss Anna Stevens and William Raner as cider coffee doughnuts and apples were served.

Hallowe’en Ingalls Memorial Home Anna Stevens William Raner

Bridge Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Lannom and Mrs Talmadge

Mrs Ralph Lannom and Mrs Mills Talmage entertained with a bridge luncheon at the Lannom home 9 Riverside Drive. Brones and yellow chrysanthemums decorated the rooms for a Thanksgiving motif. A three course luncheon was served with covers for numerous guests including Cecil Schrimsher Dayton Talmage Floyd Ditty Roy Norton and others.

Ralph Lannom Mills Talmage Riverside Drive Cecil Schrimsher Dayton Talmage Floyd Ditty Roy Norton Clarence I. Wolfe Clark Storm

Clara and Mart Guffey Host Halloween Party

Clara and Mart Guffey entertained last evening at their home on East Third Street with a Halloween party. The decor featured black and gold streamers and witch cat cut-outs, soft ghostly lighting, and cider and doughnuts at center tables. Guests included Bobby Wilkerson Doyle Edward Murphee Donald Wilkerson Betty Belle Brown Norma Jean Pack Gloria Dean McMains Jane Barnes Roy Lee Phillips Lockart Ely Jr Wayne Haley Patricia Ford Mary Lou Decker Wanda Wallis Clarence Guffey Harold Hanes Le Roy Walker Ethel Guffey Char lene Miller Ronald Wilkerson and the hosts.

Clara Mark Guffey East Third Street Bobby Wilkerson Doyle Edward Murphee Donald Wilkerson Betty Belle Brown Norma Jean Pack Gloria Dean McMains Jane Barnes Roy Lee Phillips Lockart Ely Jr Wayne Haley Patricia Ford Mary Lou Decker Wanda Wallis Clarence Guffey Harold Hanes LeRoy Walker Ethel Guffey Charlene Miller Ronald Wilkerson Mark and Clara Guffey

Clover Leaf Club Masquerade At Page Home

Clover Leaf Club members and spouses gathered for a masquerade party at Mr and Mrs Ralph Page home. G W Shoemaker won best male costume and Mrs Griess won best female. They played banco and Chinese checkers then served pumpkin pie and coffee to a long list of attendees.

Clover Leaf Club Mrs Ralph Page G. W. Shoemaker Griess Charles Porter B. F. Arnold Fred Brenan B. B. Lassiter M. O. McCracken Clyde Gant Fred Miles A. H

Mrs T V Price Hosts Bridge Club Meeting

The Wednesday Contract Club met at 1308 North Pennsylvania Avenue with hostess Temple V Price assisting guests. Chrysanthemums decorated the rooms and an iced drink was served during the afternoon. John C Kost Vester Montgomery attended along with the hostess.

Girl's Teen Age Societies Meet Chums With Mamie Destree

The Chums Society met with Mamie Destree at her South Pennsylvania Avenue home. A business session followed with refreshments for a long list of members and alumnae, including Helen Sullivan and Nancy Lutz among others. The Pals Society met at Elysse Saunders on the N M M S campus with officer elections and plans for a midwinter party in Ruidoso. Initiation for pledges occurred after the meeting, with attendees named. S. O. S. Society gathered at Louise Sterrett's West Alameda Street home with pledges elected and initiation of new members completed.

Mamie Destree Chums Pennsylvania Avenue Helen Sullivan Shirley Ann Jones Nancy Lutz Betty Herring Mary Louise Samson Martha Ellett Mary Evelyn Wyatt Bebe Sanders Frances Lowery Jane Wolfe Phyllis Young Hannah Pruit Billie Cooley Georgia Griswold Virginia Crosby Pauline Crossen Ann Cox Elysse Saunders Pals Society Helen Jewett Marion Madison Gayle Armstrong Gaye Lair Madeline Young Joyce Narramore Ruidoso Anne Worthington Barbara Vaudelet Betty Jean Pierce Suzzane Norton Jean Hunt Mary Frances Greenwade Pauline Thoma Joyce Naramore Emily Fowler Sarah Elizabeth Dobbs Beverly Brookshire Therylene Knox June Lusk Lois Jean Boellner Barbara Naramore Alice Stockton June Sorrells S. O. S. Society Louise Sterrett West Alameda Street Joyce Santee Lois Hill Connie Pritchard Marjorie Wolfe Nina Jean Davis Jean Griffith Margaret Gilliland Nadine McPherson Betty Hannifin Kay Hannifin Lisette Gessert Mildred White Edith Brabham Eva Lee Powell Maureen

Dessert Bridge Held by Roswell Woman's Club Matrons

The Young Matrons department of the Roswell Womans Club hosted a dessert bridge at the club house. A two o clock dessert course was served from a long orange and black themed table with yellow pumpkins. Games of contract and Liverpool rummy used Halloween tallies and prizes went to Mrs. Louis Prager and Mrs. A S Patterson.

Roswell Womans Club Hallowe’en Liverpool Louis Prager A. S. Patterson

Morning Coffee Honors Mrs Zink at Home Event

Mrs E W Lander hosted a 10 o'clock coffee at 208 South Missouri Avenue to meet bride Mrs Paul Zink. Guests included Mmes B C Mossman Jr Gabe Martin R L Malone Jr James Kelly and other local residents in a social gathering with petunias and fall flowers on display.

E. W. Lander South Missouri Avenue Paul Zink Zink Mmes B. C. Mossmban, Jr Gabe Martin R. L

Roswell Choral Society Elects New Officers

The Roswell Choral Society held its annual election Tuesday night. Woodrow Cameron was chosen president to replace J. R. Robinson, and Lee Hendricks was elected president to succeed W. W. Phillips Jr. New officers include Joan Savage secretary Jack Deason treasurer Mrs S P Johnson Jr business manager and Virginia Margrave librarian. Five new executive committee members were elected Ruth Emmett Mrs Charles Woolridge J R Robinson Gilbert Dollahan and Mrs Paul McEvoy.

Roswell Choral Society Woodrow Cameron J. R. Robinson Lee Hendricks W. W. Phillips Joan Savage Jack Deason S. P. Johnson, Jr Virginia Margrave Ruth Emmett Charles Woolridge

American Doll Wardrobe by Marian Martin pattern 9542

The Marian Martin pattern 9542 offers four outfits for 14 to 22 inch dolls including western and Indian themed garments. Instructions detail plaid flannel shirts khaki trousers and fringe touches with optional accessories. Order includes pattern and book options with prices and mailing details from The Record Pattern Department.

Pocahontas Buffalo’ Bill Marian Martin Record Pattern Department

Pupil Halloween Party At Child Garden Entertains Pupils

The Child Garden at 414 North Sea Avenue hosted a gay Halloween party led by Mrs. Sadie C. Vaudler. Children attended in costumes, played games, and enjoyed orange ices, Halloween candies, and rice crispy balls. Decorations and favors were made by the children with assistance from Mrs. Vaudler and others, while a list of attendees includes Bobbie Morley, Joan Vloedman, Jan Creek, Sally Henry, and many more.

Sadie C. Vaucheser North Sea Avenue Hallowe’en Child Garden Vauchelet George Owens Weaver Hedgecoxe Cecile Vauchelet Bobbie and Gay Morley Joan Vloedman Janet Jean Creek Sally Henry Max Merrell Betty Jo Reid Lottie Beth Weanelle Hedgecoxe Jerry Ejiffert Mary Sue McCrue Jeddy McEvoy Patricia Butler Betty Taylor Glenn Prager Sue Mint

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