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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1941
Page
2
Mrs. Floyd Childress and Mrs. Clarence E. Hinkle host a luncheon and bridge at The Poplars as part of a three day entertaining series. Daily gatherings feature pink rosebuds and asters with multiple local guests listed alongside visiting relatives and other luncheon groups.
The marriage of Joseph William Harper and Ima Lees Vickers was announced with the ceremony held in Carrizozo on August 5, 1941. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Harper of Roswell, is a Roswell High School graduate and ex member of the Pards Society who studied at the Texas College of Mines. The bride, long a Roswell resident now from Henderson Kentucky, is a Roswell High School and Roswell Business College graduate. They plan to reside in Carlsbad.
A goodwill tour highlights Charro Gil Y Sus Caporales, top Mexican music interpreters, at El Capitan Theatre on Thursday. The trio with guitars will perform famed tunes like Maria Elena and Frenesi in conjunction with the film Tierra Brava, showcasing Mexican music and cultural diplomacy.
New York fashion shows showcase a hybrid suit and evening dress. A long jacketed silhouette with low necklines, worn for dinner and theater, appears in Bergdorf Goodman and Jay Thorpe collections with trims in velvet, lace, and peplums. Colors shift to muted blues greys greens, with navy arrivals and a white ermine detail on a tuxedo collar look.
Mr. and Mrs. Avis Wiggins hosted a church garden party for the youth group north of Roswell Tuesday night. Honored were those bound for college with a Bible quiz and games. Refreshments included iced punch and assorted cookies. Attendees named include Willie Mae Martin Eloise Merritt Bess Short Fay Short Sybil Short Dixie McNatt Ernelle Wilkerson Phil Wilkerson Orville Hagerton Pauline Griffin Russell Young Dorothy Belle Rea Jim Young H B Haggerton Wallace Jackson George Saunders Martha John Marshall Lou Ann Fink Lavelle Fink Angela Anense Wiggins.
LAS VEGAS N M Sept 3 A 240000 WPA building program will house 110 coed students and provide a dining hall dance floor and lounges for both sexes at Highlands University. Two buildings are planned. The radiosonde weather station has reached an altitude of 20 miles per the Department of Commerce.
Fashion note highlights Marian Martin Pattern 9832 for children's sizes 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 with panelled frock shapes and deep yokes. Describes fabric choices, front sash options, and collar details. Advertises pattern book for 1941 1942 and ordering prices fifteen to twenty five cents via Roswell Daily Record Pattern Department.
Beverly Brookshier Miss New Mexico writes from Philadelphia about arrival with chaperone and peers en route to Atlantic City New Jersey for the Miss America pageant. She notes conferences a dinner a preview of Hold Back the Dawn and issued bathing suits and costumes for the contestants. Miss California is praised and Brookshier lodges at Marlborough Blenheim Hotel. Officers elected for Christian Endeavor at First Presbyterian Church.
The Falls Transportation Company of Monte Vista Colorado received state approval to assume freight service once run on northern New Mexico's Chili Line between Santa Fe and Antonito. The company now holds the rights to routes from the Colorado border to Santa Fe and Talpa New Mexico, replacing the former narrow gauge service of the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad.
Mrs Robert Glock hosted the Berrendo Club gathering at her Ber rendo residence yesterday afternoon. President Harrison Williams led the meeting with a business cutend, followed by a book review of Oliver Wiswell by Mrs Milton Goodman. Refreshments were served to the listed members including Mr and Mrs Glock.
The Wesleyan Service Guild of Trinity Methodist Church met at 1209 North Sea Street with Mrs. Roy Green hosting. Devotionals were given by Mrs. Green and a program on The Power of the Women in the Local Church was led by Mrs. Ray Dearholt with assistants Miss Willma Murrell Miss Eileen Rapp and Miss Audrey Dollahon.
The Womans Society of Christian Service held a monthly lunch meeting yesterday at Trinity Methodist Church. Mrs. L. G. Ellett presided, May Ellett led devotions, Kay Ellett sang, Elaine Shaw accompanied, and Judge Pat ONeill spoke on women aiding Roswell youth. Lucy Youse closed the program.
The Olivet Club began its year with a first meeting at Mrs. Paul Schultz’s home 410 South Kentucky Avenue. After a business session, program chairwoman Mrs. Walter Harrison led a devotional and outlined the year’s study titled The Book of Life. An ice course was served to attendees including Mrs. Archie Campbell, Mrs. George N. Carothers, Mrs. Wade H. Corn, Mrs. Bernard O. Greenwade, Mrs. S. P. Hannifin, Mrs. Walter Harrison, Mrs. A. D. Jones, Mrs. Sam Lusk, Mrs. Earl E. Patterson, Mrs. George Slaughter, Mrs. W. Finch White Jr., Mrs. K. A. Yoder, and Mrs. Schultz.
A lively bridge party was hosted by Mrs. W C Taylor Mrs E L Burns and Mrs Woodrow Little at 103 North Washington Avenue to honor Mrs Cecil M Eiffert who leaves for San Antonio Texas to join Dr Eiffert in the Army. Guests enjoyed pastel asters and prizes went to Mrs John A Barnett Mrs George McFadden and Mrs Charles Arnold. A large Mexican basket held handkerchief gifts from attendees. Refreshments followed.
Richard Anstead of 908 North Virginia was twelve years old yesterday. A party at the Anstead home featured moving pictures and games. A large white birthday cake with twelve candles was cut and served with ice cream. Guests included Christine Whitenhunt, Doyle Murphy, Billy Brown, Buday Bell, Shorty Brown, Billy Dennis, Katy Durand, LaRue Murphy, Jerry Bell, Victoria Durand, Bobby Dennis, Gloria Anstead, James Whitenhunt, A. B. Brown, Glenn Dennis, Mrs. Bell, and Mrs. Anstead.
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