Shower Honors Newlyweds at Andreason Home
A shower was held August 5 at the Andreason home for Mr. and Mrs. Elwi Smith who wed July 30. Attendees included Mrs. Stow, Mrs. Simmons and daughter Jean, Mrs. Zufelt, Mrs. Schuelers and daughter Sally, Mrs. Houn aly, Mrs. Leathers and son Lars, and Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Smith plus the hostess. Guests sending gifts but absent were Mrs. Campbell and daughter Jessie, and Mrs. Mackler Penny Robler. The bride received many lov ely gifts and the evening included games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Andresson
Elwi Smith
Smith
Slater
Andreason
Stow
Simmons
Jean
Mra. Zufelt
Schuelers
Sally
Hounaly
Leathers
Lars
Lela Shifflet
Elwood Smith
Fire destroys canvas of Custer's Last Stand in Texas club
A 9 by 16 foot painting titled Custer's Last Stand was destroyed by fire at Fort Bliss Officers' Club in El Paso Texas. Reproductions had circulated widely via Anheuser Busch drawing company with over 180000 copies distributed. Adolphus Busch Sr. reportedly funded the original purchase for a saloonkeeper then gave the artwork to the Seventh Cavalry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custer
St, Louis
Fort Biss
Orm
St. Louis
Dunfer
British Silk Industry Faces Revenue Refusal By Trade Unions
Scarborough reports L Gaskell of the National Silk Workers association told the General Federation of Trade Unions that British silk manufacturers were refusing thousands of pounds worth of orders for North American and South American importers due to restrictions and taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarborough
Britain
L. Gaskell
National Silk Workers Association
Artesia Social Notes Highlight Local Outing and Visitors
Artesia residents enjoy a Sunday outing at Echo Park as Hazel Hackler hosts a gathering with the Grafton Sellars and Hackler families. Visitors include Fannie Baxter, Adair Brimhall, and W. R. Stow, while Cox and Enid spend days in Salt Lake City. Newcomers to Artesia include Harkiness from Kermit, Godd from Odessa, Whisler and Davis couples from Texas, with the Woods moving to Stow apartments and the Muckrows building on Stroud Ave. Delbert Gilbow’s family plans Odessa wintering trip as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Grafton
Sally
A. K. Sellars
Virgil Hackler
Echo Park
Fannie Baxter
Adair Brimhall
Childre
Vernal
W. R. Stow
Cox
Enid
Salt Lake City
David Oliver
Portland
Oregon
Artesia
E. FE. Harkiness Famil
Kermit, Texas
C. R. Godd
Odessa
Texas
K. A. Whisler
Davis
Escaped Soldier Turns Death Amid Portland Siege
An escaped mental patient, Sir George Farnum from Roseburg Veterans’ hospital, held Portland police at bay with a 38 caliber pistol. Tear gas was used to subdue him after he shouted at officers, and he killed himself following the stand off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Self
Portland
Obe
Sir George Farnum
Roseburg Veterans’ Hospital
Artesia Ladies Progressive Club Organized Here
A group of Artesia women met at Mrs. Fannie Baxter’s home to form the Artesia Ladies Progressive club to aid the Chamber of Commerce and advance the city. Elected officers include President Mrs. Virgil Hackler, first vice president Mrs. A K Sellars, second vice president Mrs. Fannie Baxter, secretary Mrs. Dixie Harmon, and treasurer Mrs. Dora Havis with others to be named. A membership contest was set, led by Mrs. Baxter and Mrs. Brimhall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of
Artesia
Fannie Baxter
Dixie Harmon
Dora Havis
Marie Brimhall
Hiroshima Reconstruction Advances in Atomic City Plan
Hiroshima moves forward with a 70 million yen reconstruction plan to reshape the guided city around the former Museum of Industrial Art dome. Authorities aim to restore housing and commerce, with population rising toward 172,000 as wooden and concrete buildings return, and locals observe rebuilt streets amid lingering blast scars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiroshima
Aml
John D. ‘Montgomery
Kalamazoo
Mich
Itroshima
Museum of Industrial Art
Simoat
Tokyo
Hichiro Kihara
Rhine
Cour Venir
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Vernal Express
Thurs
Ee Artesia
Hal and
Mel
Artela
Red
Christy, Mgr
Hazel Hackler
Rae A
NEW Budget Cinef
James E. Webb
Oxford
N. G
Truman
Darold D. Smith
World Bank
Swain Funeral Home Vernal
3Wiley
Ey Big 5
Rangery
Artesia Ladies Progressive Club
Buck’s Cleaners
LABOR
Artesia Power CO
the Middles
Bob Karp
Elder
Kiva Theater
Artesia, Colorado
Yvonne DeCarlo
Rod Cameron
Technicolor
Fred Astaire
Lucille Bremer
Yolanda and the Thief
Jack Haley
Morgan Cohway
Anne Jeffrey
Dick Tracy
Helen Walker
Dependable Perscription Service
Fountain Service
Artesia Drug Company
Ti's Coool
U. M
Ariecia
Lasovelic
Broa
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