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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 2012
Page
1
Arlington reunion brings together about twenty former child models photographed in the 1940s by neighbor Norman Page. Participants recall their early fame as they pose again, with comments on appearance changes like Don Trachie and Mary Hall.
Shooter Dominguez remains at large as CFCC seeks trustee candidates. Dinner honors veterans and boosts funds. Coyotes crush Desert Warriors for first win. Run game lifts GHS past Hobbs.
Phil Mickelson and Keegan Bradley helped the United States build its largest Ryder Cup lead in over 30 years at Medinah. Ian Poulter sparked Europe with clutch putts and five straight birdies in the final hour, threatening a late surge.
Obituaries list Margaret Clements Gladys Lundseth Donald Prince Sr and May Moffett. Page B8 notes today’s forecast shows a high and low around 57 with unspecified conditions.
The 21st annual Chile Cheese Festival drew New Mexicans over a two day weekend with live music and tours at Leprino Foods. Vendors including Graves Farm and Garden offered chiles from mild to extra hot and chile ristras sold as decorative good luck charms.
The church marked its 125th birthday with a three day celebration starting Saturday at the Girl Scout Pavilion. Helen Johnson founded the church in 1887 after a funeral for her son. Pastor Doug Mills, in his first months, vows to carry the history forward and serve another century. Zelma Wilcox helped organize the event.
The 4K Walk to End Alzheimer’s gathered participants at the Chaves County Courthouse lawn and moved to 19th Street to raise awareness and funds. Priscilla Lujan of the New Mexico Alzheimer's Association cited 38,000 affected in the state and discussed the disease’s toll on families. Local attendee Stan Heston shared memories of his grandmother and the lack of understanding in earlier years.
The Centennial Air Show arrived in Roswell with static aircraft displays. Attendees explored planes including the CV-22 Osprey Elvis Presley’s Jet Star and a Boeing 747. The Walker Aviation Museum and info tables from ENMU Roswell NMMI and Alamogordo Space Museum drew visitors. Elvis impersonator Freddy G entertained the crowd with hits and photo opportunities followed by the NMMI Color Guard.
The Community Foundation of Chaves County hosts a silent auction at Tinnie Mercantile and Deli featuring 13 artists who transformed end tables into art pieces including a Zen garden table and a nativity scene. Nancy Fleming of the Anderson Museum coordinated artist participation, praising the high quality work as a yearlong effort in a single display. The auction runs through October 20 with proceeds benefiting CFCC.
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