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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1933
Page
8
Exected Home Today Major H. P. Saunders Jr and Mrs Saunders are expected home today from California where they spent a month long vacation.
The Record yesterday listed Morris Dry Goods Store as a signatory. the correct name is Makin's Dry Goods Store, per the newspaper's errata and local business directory.
From Cottonwood, A. D. Hill traveled to Roswell today leaving his Cottonwood residence in the morning. He met local officials and spoke briefly about regional matters.
Real bargains for ten days at Green Haven Curio Shop as Navajo rugs go on sale. Promote limited time discounts to clear stock and attract buyers.
Miss Thelma McCully county co superintendent is expected home Sunday from Las Vegas after a weeklong stay for a vacation and rest.
The Roswell lodge convenes Thursday August 3 1933 at 7 30 PM with W M Leland Fellows presiding and Elmer Riemen serving as secretary.
Roswell Lodge No. 18 A F & A M sets Friday August 4 at 2 30 p m for the funeral service of late Brother L H Bradstreet conducted by the Order of Leland Fellows W M local masonic body notes that services are public to members and families within lodge precincts
In probate court this Saturday before Judge C Hill proofs of the will of Edward L Wiseley and final settlements of the estates of J D Bunting and M H Elford will be heard.
An advertisement for Falcons Electrical Service promotes buying radios from the Radio Man with 25 years of experience. It lists address 123 West Second and phone number 289 for contact.
L T Hawkins of First National Bank Dallas and Ima Gililand of Lubbock Texas were married at eight o'clock last night by Rev C C Hill at his home with Howard Amason present.
Living room dining room and bed room furniture offered for sale from the Goodsell residence at 102 North Penn Ave. Call 1268 J for details.
Local notice advertises a special sale at Greenhaven Curio Shop located at 612 East Second. The short classified item promotes discounted Navajo rugs during the event.
Judge James B. McGhee was due back in Roswell from Carlsbad where he has been hearing Eddy County district court matters. The return was anticipated either this afternoon or tomorrow.
Cecil Naramore advertises used car purchases from the Bass Building in Roswell offering cash for vehicles. Contact at phone 507. The short classified note reads as an immediate buy offer.
A column notes fencing order stir among state officials and ranchers. A NM land swap proposal could let ranchers lease state land to avoid removing fencing. Carlsbad Cavern elevator new York fast lift at 1400 ft per minute. Rising prices push preparation for fall and next summer. An amused barber shop moment shows a child swapping lollypop for money.
Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Carter and Mrs. Carter's father and sister visited Carlsbad Caverns today while staying from Colorado. Carl Gibbany served as driver for the party. Mr. Carter is identified as the cashier of the Bank of Commerce.
Mr and Mrs S L Harcrow and family of 100 East Bland will leave tomorrow for a month long stay on their ranch north of The Capitan.
Old floors sanded and finished anew with estimates on any floor work. Phone L. H. Weller.
Albert D. Phillips of the Laidlaw Co publishers arrived in Roswell today. The Dallas Texas native travels to promote school books and meet local educators.
Sheriff John C. Peck and Dee Robinson, special officer of the Santa Fe railway, traveled to Carrizozo today.
A brief ad offering furnished cabins at The Hill Crest in Ruidoso. Wood and water supplied, office located one house south of Baptist Tabernacle. Courteous treatment assured by Roy Burnett, manager.
George Wilcox, member of the county commissioners board, was in Roswell yesterday from his Dexter home. He spoke of a recent trip and its aims and outcomes.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Ferrin have returned to Roswell after a three week trip visiting various places in the East.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Zeeveld and their baby daughter have departed for a month long visit to Chicago. They plan to stay about four weeks and return home afterward.
Miss Grace Hudson departs tomorrow for King City Missouri to visit relatives and will spend a few days in Chicago during her vacation. She plans a two week absence, returning home afterward.
Edgar C. Hill district manager for Mutual Life Insurance Co of New York traveled from Roswell to Pueblo Colorado for a five day state convention covering New Mexico and southern Colorado. He reported heavy rains in Colorado en route home but cleared before crossing into New Mexico.
A brief ad for an Art Gift Shop at 107 West 4th Street urges quick buying before prices rise, describing the pastime as fascinating and good for pick up work.
The Roswell Giants will enter the News-Globe baseball tournament in Amarillo starting Saturday afternoon. They will cover all travel expenses for anyone willing to drive players to the event. The team departs at 2 PM tomorrow, led by star pitcher Cliff Pirtle and including pitchers Ridge, Brown, and Parenti. Brown also plays center field and Parenti hails from Albuquerque.
Harry Hershfield, 19, of Albuquerque, plans an east west flight aiming to set a new junior coast to coast record. He will depart Roosevelt Field at 4 am EST on August 13 bound for Los Angeles in about 16 hours with refueling at Indianapolis, Wichita, and Albuquerque.
The Roosevelt era policy partners big employers under contract to join the NRA without changing wage and hour terms. An interpretation from Donald Richberg allows collective bargaining contracts with fixed weekly hours to stay intact, while employers must meet other criteria to earn the blue eagle. Navy yards shift to a 32 hour week for private yards and a five day forty hour week for civilian Navy Yard workers. Recovery Administration mobilizes support with over 20 speakers including governors and cabinet members.
Gallup New Mexico August 3 AP The city council approved a request by Police Chief William Smith for sub machine gun hand grenades gas bombs gas guns a high powered rifle and riot guns to combat a possible crime wave. The chief said officers are almost helpless with only revolvers against modern criminals.
After thirty one years with the Bald win Piano Company a company representative will be here for a few days to take piano orders. Leave orders with the Ginsberg Music Company Adv. A4t3x
Judge Johnson, L. L. Johnson, and police judge have returned from his recent assignment, resuming duties in the court and local oversight.
At a Chamber of Commerce meeting in Roswell late yesterday afternoon, restaurant owners voiced sympathy with the N R A but chose to await approval of the national code of fair practices for restaurants submitted to Hugh S Johnson before signing the blanket reemployment agreement.
A contingent of 27 members of the International Geological Congress toured through Clovis New Mexico en route to the Grand Canyon. The group was joined by Sir Arthur Smith Woodward and other internationally known scientists during the transit through the city last night.
Up to 2:30 this afternoon and 196 firms had filed Certificates of Compliance with the National Recovery Act re employment agreement at the Roswell post office. Seventeen more firms filed since 2:30 yesterday, including Welter Saddlery Whitehouse Grocery Mosley's Sandwich Service Roswell Sand & Gravel Sankary Barber Shop and others.
Heavy rains continued as Gantz of Silver City and Sen Pronson Cutting were discussed for committeemen. The convention opened with a welcome by Mayor J W Bullington. Larry H. Grubbs, local Post Commander, welcomed Legion visitors and former State Commander M. Grantham of Clovis gave the response for the Legion. Record Want Ads Get Results.
The July report shows 72 percent of 19232 taxes collected as of July 31 1933 versus 19 percent for 1931 taxes on July 31 1932. Last month total tax collection was 16226.84 with 14786.40 for 1932 taxes and 1140.44 for prior years. July receipts were 33120.19 and disbursements 34531.23 leaving a balance of 100006.74 on July 31.
R E E McKenzie a prominent stockman from Ft Sumner was seen in Roswell today meeting local ranchers and discussing cattle markets and grazing arrangements.
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