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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1972
Page
6
The Wesleyan Service Guild of Trinity United Methodist Church hosts a Saturday bazaar from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 1413 S. Union. Chairman Mrs. San Addy invites the public to view candy baked goods dolls novelties jams jellies and hand crafted articles displayed through the south entrance.
A column collects reader lore on black cats knocking on wood and other beliefs from ancient religion to modern life. The piece explains origins of bad luck fears and offers quick remedies like spitting three times or turning around to avoid a cat, with notes on mirrors and Friday cautions.
A luncheon for 24 at Mrs. Bob McNally’s residence honored Miss Audrey Aston daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rogers Aston. The observance mentioned World Community Day at 2 p.m. Friday in the First Christian Church chapel, with Rev. James R. Bruining as speaker. Miss Aston, engaged to Craig Bean, and seniors at Texas Tech, will wed on Nov. 24. Hostesses included Mrs. Cecil Biffert, Mrs. Charles Smith, Mrs. Roy Oldrup, and Mrs. John Hall Jr.
Two purse making sessions will be offered for Extension Club leaders at Limacher Hall. The Thursday session runs 7 to 9 30 p.m. and the Friday session 9 to 11 30 a.m.
A craft demonstration is scheduled Thursday from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Extension Club building three and a half miles south of the fair grounds. Merry Homemakers sponsor the event with a $1 admission that includes printed instructions. refreshments will be served.
A compilation of reader questions to Abby about childlessness adoption and foster care offers personal views. Letters touch on infertility not wanting to adopt and the pain of social remarks. Other items discuss a passive partner sleeping late and an aging mother seeking a dignified funeral timing.
Engaged are Carolyn Lee Lucas and James William Walker of Ruidoso. Both 1972 Ruidoso High School graduates, he works for the city of Ruidoso. The wedding is set for November 10 at 6 p.m. in the First Baptist Church of Ruidoso with all friends and relatives invited.
Roswell Rebekah Assembly reports praise for candlelight memorial honoring 68 deceased members. The lodge won the Anna Thompson award traveling gavel for largest membership gain, with Diana Blount receiving Lodge Deputy Appointment. B R Fulkerson installed as Grand Master of New Mexico IC CF. Bake sale plans for November and December discussed.
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