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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1941
Page
5
Roswell girls are invited to a matinee dance at the Post at New Mexico Military Institute on Saturday from 3 to 5 PM. They will meet at Lt. Col. and Mrs. H P Saunders and travel in a group to the Post to greet the new cadets. chaperones will be present and music is promised.
The Wesley Fellowship Class of First Methodist Church held a postponed August gathering at 512 North Lea Avenue with a steak supper served at quartette tables. Officers elected: Mrs. Dan H. Wilmot teacher, Mrs. James Callender associate teacher, Mrs. J. E. Johns sponsor, Mrs. Fred W. Blocksom president, Mrs. E. M. Norton vice president, Mrs. Jane Cotton secretary, Mrs. Ray Besing social secretary. Next meeting planned at the church to plan charity projects for winter.
A dinner party was hosted at The Poplars on Wednesday evening in honor of Miss Marjorie Hudson home from Mary Washington College Fredericksburg Virginia. Guests included Mrs Charles Dobbs Mrs George Perrine Mrs Paul Thoma and Mrs S P Hannifin. Tables featured pink gladiolus and candles. attendees listed include Mrs Albert Hudson Mrs Virginia Hudson Mrs Charles Dabbs Miss Sarah Elizabeth Dabbs and Miss Betty Hannifin.
Henderson says prices for petroleum products may rise if large scale movements are needed at substantially higher costs. The new supply priorities board will soon decide on steel priorities for a proposed gulf to east crude oil pipeline. The price administrator testified that gasoline rationing to eastern retailers was to guard against greater shortages next winter.
New Mexico and Arizona see clear skies with only minor temperature changes this afternoon tonight and Saturday. Colorado expects fair conditions tonight and Saturday with light winds and dry air across the region.
Mrs Frank Goodwin entertained the Thursday Bridge Club yesterday at the F B Goodwin home 404 North Michigan Avenue with early fall flowers and a patriotic decor. An iced drink was served. attendees included Mmes Ned Nickson Ted Hunt Jr John A McBoyle Robert L Shaffer Lacy Shortridge Tom B Moore R D Thompson Jack Cisco Ben Childs Don Chestnutt Roger Aston Randolph Reese Miss Marion Sanders Ruth Gaines Wilson Ladys Dee Jones Edna Ann Malone and the hostess.
The Dexter Womans Club picnic will be held Wednesday September 10 at the Coe Ranch on the Ruidoso. Members wearing wash dresses or sport clothes should note a transportation meeting at the Drug Store Wednesday at nine o'clock. Cars will meet there and caravan departs at nine. Paper plates will be provided, no silver or dishes needed.
President Roosevelt addressed the Greer attack at a press conference stressing visual identification, possible use of depth charges, and the option to eliminate hostile submarines. He noted submarines can fire by sound and said a belligerent zone claim has not been officially declared to the U.S. He rejected calling the matter a shooting war and avoided disclosing periscope details.
Distinctive Marian Martin dress pattern 9787 with newsy style notes and Sew Chart. Features squared yokes, high-cut darted neckline, waist gathers, and straight skirt with double front panels. Options include long full sleeves or puffed sleeves. belt tie ends in vivid ribbon. Size 14 to 42. yardage listed for size 16. Order by sending fifteen cents or book and pattern for twenty five cents.
Openhouse at Senior High tonight features the new auditorium and redecorated old building. Senior PTA hostesses greet visitors with refreshments as a group of young high school girls conduct tours. Plan to attend this interesting open house event.
President Roosevelt avoided precise location details of the Greer attack about 150 miles west of Iceland. Officials warned the incident could shape U S navy strategy in the North Atlantic and cautioned Congress and the public against rushing judgment on war implications.
Under Capt Walden Bassett guard duties are organized with Joe Strong leading ambulance and first aid teams. Manuel Moseley runs 175 city zones for wardens who ensure lights out and monitor bomb hits. The American Legion offers wardens, B B Ginsberg directs aircraft warning service, Judge Pat ONeill handles police call center for observers and wardens, Police Chief Eller commands auxiliary police, and Fire Chief Chrisman leads auxiliary firemen who will extinguish a test fire during blackout.
Mrs Herbert E Zeeveld entertained the Friday Bridge Club today for luncheon at The Poplars 600 East Fifth Street. A three course menu was served with marigold centerpieces and bridge followed the meal.
Sheriff Young assigns charge of the special deputies force. Roswell Boy Scouts will be called to serve as runners and helpers. Stig Santheson leads the Scouts and requires full uniforms for those used. Local CCC camp offers enrollees for use where needed.
London weighs blame on a German submarine after a torpedo attack while focus shifts to the Eastern Front where German pressure presses on Leningrad Kiev and Odessa. Moscow and Berlin report mixed fronts with counterattacks and air raids. In Britain a La Pallice factory raid is noted. Far East cabinets push wartime controls on transport and communications to expand facilities and curb private use.
The Dexter P T A hosts a teachers party tonight with a reception and planned musical program. The seven thirty event in the auditorium invites the whole community and features a membership table where dues are collected and membership cards issued. Mrs Darrough, the president, will outline plans for the year.
Mr. Jeff Bragg of Huntsville arrives in Roswell to establish residence and join the Bragg Auto Co in business. Lieutenant and Mrs. Paxton Price return from their wedding trip and are at home. Girl Scouts plan a lawn party at the Little House for council leaders and troop committee members. Mrs. R. A. Thompson of Fort Worth guests at the Bassett home with Fred Thompson and Mrs. Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. Gallegos return from Albuquerque due to illness of Mrs. Gallegos' mother and Mrs. Joe Patterson remains in St Marys hospital.
St Andrews Auxiliary schedules a supper meeting Monday at 6 30 PM in Parish Hall. Gloria Thorne will speak. All the young people are urged to attend.
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