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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1940
Page
8
District judge James B Mc Ghee sentenced W C Childress to from 1 year to 18 months in the state penitentiary after a guilty plea to taking a mortgaged car out of the state. Sears clearance ad lists garbage pails at 99 cents in an 8 2t2c sale.
Members of the Eastern New Mexico Area Boy Scout Council approved receiving 3000 from the Frank Phillips Foundation to fund expansion, with matching funds sought privately. Donald MacKay of Portales urged forming a committee to raise the funds, and a general solicitation was ruled out. The grant must be used to hire an additional field executive, beyond the regular budget.
The snippet lists game batteries for multiple MLB matchups. Boston versus Detroit shows Hash and Terry vs Pea cock and Gorsica and Tebbetts. Philadelphia versus St. Louis shows Vaughan and Heusser and Hayes versus Niggeling, Coffman, Lawson, Trotter, Susce, and Swift.
Galveston on August 3 reports spot cotton steady with a four point decline and mid duty to mid fair level at 9.66 cents per pound. No sales were recorded.
Standard Oil of Texas begins distributing color reproductions of Western scenic views including Mesa Verde. Wholesale dealer P. D. Wilson announced motorists may request a copy with no purchase obligation. He said the prints provide Western homes with inexpensive framed art and promote seeing regional wonders.
Walden Benito Bassett proclaims a red letter day for the Rosweil canine fraternity and sorority next Tuesday, promising notable events for the local dog community.
Bill Vandewart writes to Hawkshaw about Dodgers double header and gifts for Esmerelda Penelope and Tallulah. A Lover of Dogs mails a morning note joking about dog houses and the saying man’s best friend is the dog. The case is closed.
Evan Hyatt, renowned exponent of fastidious fabrics at Price & Co., resumes his regular duties after a vacation. Paul Zink comments on a proposed dog ordinance, jokingly calling it the Hot Dog Ordinance and questioning its enforceability.
Oscar Greene states that living in the country alongside a recent litter of cat trouble will lead him to dedicate extra time to solving the problem. He emphasizes ongoing personal commitment and focus on animal welfare in this rural context.
Claude Simpson states he has two dogs but offers a single comment: dogs are nice. He makes no further remarks on pet ownership or related topics.
Frances Wolf asserts she is not a legislator yet warns she does not want to carry Mike on a leash. The remark contrasts her non-legislative stance with a sharp critique of political burden or control.
Alf Guffey says the dog business is a burning problem for him as his dogs suffer ongoing injuries and health concerns. He calls for attention and solutions to improve welfare and safety in the industry.
Local quotes show a comic clash over licensing dogs and a push for a senate investigation. Citizens like Warner City and D P Greiner weigh licensing and control amid varied views. Several speakers advocate for dog rights, limits, or political solutions, reflecting a lively informal public discussion.
A fragment notes a storefront with window signs reading Welcome Gov Miles and Roy Rogers. The speaker, Carl Johnson, claims a cash payment stance for used cars. The date hint 8 3th appears as a stray reference.
Seth Alston of Lovington, candidate for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, visited Roswell today. He expressed confidence in winning the nomination and the election.
For rent a two room furnished apartment on the first floor at 600 No Richardson. Contact 8-3t3c. Also available a five room modern house with bath garage and grassy yard at 505 No Orchard. Phone 758.
Willard Hershberger Reds catcher, 29, was found dead in a Boston hotel room apparently by his own hand, cutting his throat with a razor. He had not appeared at the park for today’s game after catching yesterday’s doubleheader. he was a popular second-string catcher known as Herky Jersey and joked as the jitterbug. Born 1911 in Lemon Grove California, he played in 63 games last year, hitting .345 with a .309 average this season.
On August 3 in New York attempts to spark another small rally mostly failed as leaders yielded minor gains. Transfers reached 121100 shares in two hours with trends mixed at the close. U S Steel and Bethlehem slipped ahead of next week’s steel mill repairs while American Telephone rose with July gains of 22000 stations versus prior year and June’s 18100. Bands and commodities moved irregularly.
Chicago grain closes with Wheat at 75 1/8 to 75 3/4, Corn 60 to 60 1/8, Oats 28 7/8 to 30 1/2 for Sep Dec and May futures. Prices quoted for Sep Dec and May contracts across Wheat Corn and Oats in first listing.
Cotton futures closed 1 to 5 cents higher with Oct at 9.41 and Dec 9.28, Jan 9.17, May 8.87, and July 8.69. Middling spot quoted at 10.36. Curb market lists several securities including Alum Co Am 161, Cit Svc Pf 69 3/4, El Bond & Sh 5 3/4, Hecla Min 4 1/2, Ning Hud Pow 4 7/8, Rustless I & S 11 5/8, Leib Rub 5 1/8, Texan Oil & L 2 1/2, Unit Lt & Pow A 20 3/4.
B F King, jewelry auctioneer, pleads not guilty in J P court to a charge of making false statements in the sale of a wrist watch. Court records allege he claimed the watch was new when it was rebuilt and sold for 13 75. Trial is set for next Tuesday at 10 a m.
Wall Street ends with mixed closes as cattle futures dull and key industrials show uneven moves. Trading centers on Boeing Chrysler Radio Corp of America and Sears Roebuck with several other large names fluctuating amid steady overall volume.
Boston wool market reports very limited demand for fleece wools last week. Early in the week small interest appeared in fine Ohio Delaines and low quarter blood wools, while three eighths blood and one quarter blood wools were largely neglected. Quotations ranged from 33 to 40 cents grease for graded combing bright wools, varying by grade from fine Delaine at 33-35 cents to three eighths and one quarter blood at 38-40 cents.
Treasury notes and bonds quoted with miscellaneous yields and price figures for 3 1/4s and 2 1/2s maturities. New Orleans spot cotton closed quiet with no sales. middling grade at 10.30 cents.
Dr T E Boggs operates an optometry service at 309 N Main St offering eye exams and glasses fitted in house by expert technicians. Broken lenses are duplicated immediately and appointments available by calling 21.
Community notices list church hours across Roswell including Trinity Methodist First Church of Christ Scientist and local Nazarene and Friends churches. It details worship times Sunday school services and midweek meetings with pastors andsup cornels.
A church schedule lists A. O. Hood, pastor. Programs include Church School at 10:00, Morning Worship at 10:50, Epworth League at 7:00, Evening Worship at 7:30. Location 1212 North Rich Avenue. Public invited with Sunday 10:30 and 7:30 services and mid week Wednesday 7:30.
The church at Fifth and Penn offers Holy Communion at 7:30 a.m. on Sundays, Church School at 9 a.m., and Morning Service at 10 a.m. Rector F. B. Howden Jr. invites visitors to attend.
The Salvation Army at 124 Second St lists services and meetings: Sunday school 9:30 a.m., holiness 11:00 a.m., Sunbeams 2:00 p.m., Young People 6:00 p.m., Salvation 7:45 p.m. Capt and Mrs J Giuescio invite participation.
The notice lists religious services at 424 E Fifth St including Sunday morning 10 30 a m preaching and 7 45 p m midweek service at Web 8 singing Friday night 8 clans. The public is invited to attend these services.
City Union Sunday School meets 2 30 P M at 7th Street and Grand Avenue with Clay Scarbrough as superintendent Calvary Baptist Church lists services at 9 30 Sunday School 11 00 morning worship 6 45 B T U 7 45 preaching and 7 30 prayer meeting Wednesdays Faith Gospel Mission of The Assemblies of God at 1200 West Alameda runs Sunday School 9 45 preaching 11 00 evening 7 45 midweek Wednesday and Saturday nights S S superintendent M C Anderson pastor Rev Cecil E Roberts all welcome
The Church of God at 814 W. 12th shows Pastor-evangelist Rev A C Hopkins. Sunday School 10 am. Sunday worship 11 am. Sunday Evangelistic service 7 30 pm. Midweek prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 pm. Young People's Endeavor Friday 7 30 pm.
Saint John Catholic Church lists Sunday Masses at 8 and 10. Assembly of God Church at East 4th and Garden, C A Strickland pastor, Sunday School 9 45, prayer meeting Tuesday 8, young peoples service Thursday 8, missionary council Wednesday 2 30, evangelistic service Sunday 8, all with a hearty welcome.
The notice lists church activities at First Christian Church Richardson including Church School at 9 45 a m Holy Communion at 10 50 a m Young People s C E at 8 p m and a union service at First Methodist Church It also advertises Ladies Rayon Dresses 1 Final Clearance at Sears Roebuck and canned goods from Andersons Gardens Ady with ready for canning blackeyed peas and rhubarb offerings.
The Church of God announces an old time revival with preaching by Rev. A. G. Hopkins at the Church of Christ on Second and Union. All are welcome to attend this public event featuring traditional Pentecostal services.
The First Methodist Church at 2nd and Penn invites all to Sunday School at 9:30 with Major L B Plummer as general superintendent. Morning worship at 10:50 features a Communion message from the theme The Challenge of Religion. evening service at 7:45 directed by the church's young people with Rev James Coleman Parker of West Blocton delivering the message. J R Robinson will sing Bless This House. The church is air conditioned and welcoming to worshippers.
Will R. Nelson is pastor Aubrey Elam is Sunday School Supt Mrs Clayton Miller is secretary Morning services start with Sunday School at 10:00 worship at 11:00 with sermon John 21 Children have ye any Meat Evening services begin Bible Study at 7:00 song service at 7:45 worship at 8:15 sermon Isah 11 Ch 6 verse And A Little Child Shall Lead Them Bible study tonight at 7:00
Kentucky Avenue at Third Street LeRoy Thompson D D pastor announces 9 30 Sunday School with classes for all ages 10 40 personal meditation 10 50 congregational worship pulpit supplied by Rev William M Orr of the Board of National Missions and Christian Education 6 30 Young Peoples service on Dr Crowder lawn weather permitting 7 45 union service all welcome to worship with us
The bulletin lists Ikmanuael Lutheran at Third and Missouri with Pastor R A Hingst. Sunday school and Bible class begin at 9 45. Divine worship at 10 45. In pastor absence a lay reader conducts. Walther League gathers at 7 45. A hearty welcome awaits you.
Morning service at 9 30 includes Sunday school with a goal of 566 attendance and a 10 45 preaching with the dramatized message. Evening service at 6 30 features Baptist Training Union aiming for 210 present and a 7 45 preaching session on the Gospel message. Roswell invites all to participate in every service.
The Mexican Calvary Baptist Church at 608 East Tilden lists services led by Rev. J. G. Sanchez. Sunday School at 9:45 with George Garcia as superintendent. Devotional at 10:45 by Deacon Ed Melendez. Sermons at 11:00 and 7:30. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30. W M S meetings Friday. Everyone welcome.
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