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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1939

Page

4

Wilbur Coe Completes Ranch House On Original Site

Mary Luckett reports Wilbur Coe completes a ranch house on Highway 70 near Glencoe New Mexico recreating a historic hacienda on the likely 1850s site. The Coe ranch, long a social center, features a living room from the original one room house, adobe barn, Zia tile accents, Mexican grill work, and a terrace overlooking Rio Ruidoso with a formal garden and distant mountains.

Mary Luckett el Paso Times Wilbur Roswell New Mexico Murphy and Dolan Lincoln Frank Coe Wilbur Coe Coe Ranch Coe Valey White House Santa Fe Texco Mexico Monterrey Puebla Rio Ruidoso Mrs. Coe

Roswell Social Roundup Honors Miss Whatley Bride to Be

Roswell notes describe a formal rehearsal turned musicale at Manuel Oracion home honoring Miss Billie Whatley a bride to be and former violin pupil. Guests include Lee Henrichs and Marquis Oracion with gifts presented on a wheelbarrow amid bridal music. Other items mention visits, NYA dances, suppers, club meetings, picnics, and family news from Roswell households.

Roswell Manuel Oracion Billie Whatley Oracion Lee Henrichs

Lovely Bingo Party and Lingerie Shower for Miss Fulton

Miss Charlotte Ann Fulton, August bride to be, was honored at a stylish party and lingerie shower hosted at the Powers Oberkampf home. Guests included Miss Jane Russell Oberkampf and Miss Joyce Wyly, with Shasta daisies and pink roses as decor and a wedding ring themed salad course.

Charlotte Ann Fulton Jane Russell Oberkampf Joyce Wyly Powers- Oberkampf South Pennsylvania Avenue M. C. Oberkampf R. H. Wyly Miss Oberkampf Jessie Russell Miss Fulton Sara Whatley Marion Sanders Edith Coppedge Effie Jane Crosby Ruth Jean Smith Margaret Hinson Ann Askren Billie Whatley Marcella Lee Betty Railsback Bonnie Harbert Lorraine Echler Charlotte B. Fulton Dorothy Byrne Barbara Duncombe Winnetka Illinois Mmes Fred G. Rowell Robert McKee Max Littell Homer Harper Clyde Fulton Misses Wyly Oberkampf

Women's church groups hold varied luncheons statewide

A string of church women groups gathered for luncheons and meetings across several churches. First Methodist reports Circle III hosting with 35 attendees. new members welcomed. Trinity Methodist, First Christian, First Presbyterian, and Baptist groups held business sessions, devotions, and sonorous programs with plans for winter projects and fall class work.

Woman’s Missionary Society of First Methodist Church Circle III Frank Marks Webb Hunter James F. Hinkle Mmes Walter Gill George Dixon Hilton H. Ray L. H. Bradstreet R. H. McCune Lord Father of Mankind W. W. Akin Trinity Methodist Woman’s Missionary Society of Trinity Methodist Church W. H. Dearholt Mmes Claude Simpson L. S. Croissant May Ellett Lula Dearholt Roland T. Schae R. W. Mitchell C. E. Boothe E. H. Hicks Anderson H. Norton First Presbyterian Presbyterian Woman’s Missionary Society Edward C. Gessert Roland T. Schaefer China Schaefer Gessert W. E. Fensom

Country Club Day Out With Chaperone Hosts

Today Twenty Four Years Ago recounts a Roswell Chronicle list of attendees at a country club outing chaperoned by Mrs. Dave Howell and Mrs. A D Garrett. Guests included Mary L White Mary Taylor of Cleveland Leila Christian Jim ePnny Mildred Cook of Carlsbad Irene McSpadden of Tulsa and several others from local communities.

Dave Howell A. D. Garrett Mary L. White Mary Taylor Cleveland Leila Christian Jim ePnny Mildred Cook Carlsbad Irene McSpadden Tulsa Rose Adams Grace Fay Garrett Dora Howell Gertude Louise Joyner Helen Cowan Aileen Church Mildred Vickers Winnie Bean Allie Atkinson Rose Hunt Letha Maddox Melba Tipton

Local visitors and students announce regional ties

Drumright Oklahoma residents visit Mrs Jennie Burrus and Dorothy Burrus. City superintendent W O Hall and Mrs Hall return from a month in Chicago. Wilber Coe departs to Palo Alto California to re enter Leland Stanford University for a pre legal course. Frank Bunting, visiting on the Frank Coe ranch, accompanies Wilbur Coe.

Drumright Oklahoma Jennie Burrus Dorothy Burrus W. O. Hall Mrs. Hall Chicago Wilber Coe Palo Alto California Leland Stanford University Frank Bunting Frank Coe Wilbur Coe

Mr and Mrs Roy Daniel Entertain With Buffet Supper

Mr and Mrs Roy Daniel hosted a buffet supper with bridge to compliment Mr and Mrs M C Turner of Dallas. Guests included Ben H Bassett E A Cahoon O H Smith Allison Peirce Harry Jaffa Sidney Prager Dr and Mrs W W Phillips Mrs Grace T Bear Miss Susie Mae Winston Mr Ike Reese of Memphis Tennessee

Roy Daniel Bridge M. C. Turner Dallas Messrs Mmes Ben H. Bassett E. A. Cahoon O. H. Smith Allison Peirce Harry Jaffa Sidney Prager W. W. Phillips Grace T. Bear Susie Mae Winston Ike Reese Memphis Tenn

Simpson Family Visit Spans Indiana and Berkeley

Mr and Mrs B O Simpson of Rushville Indiana visit relatives in Berkeley California with Mr and Mrs W T Simpson of the Bendros.

Mrs. B. O. Simpson Rushville, Indiana Mr. Simpson Mrs. W. T. Simpson The

RHS Class of 1912 Plans August Reunion Banquet

The RHS Class of 1912 met at Jesse Atkinson's home to arrange the annual reunion and banquet planned for late August, outlining dates, attendees, and program details.

RHS Jesse Atkinson

Local visits mark a day in Dexter and Greenfield

Donald Dye Glen McCoy Orville Wilburn and Nell Urton motored to the Urton farm near Dexter for a spend the day. Ethel and Cyril D Hanes visited with Gladys and Edward Palmer in Greenfield.

Donald Dye Glen McCoy Orville Wilburn Nell Urton Urton Farm Dexter Ethel and Cyril D. Hanes Gladys Edward Palmer Greenfield

Denton women visit White Mountain Inn for short stay

Mrs. L. K. McGaffey Miss Leonora Hann Denton Texas Miss Patty Skillman Clara and John Allen Phinizy spend a few days at White Mountain Inn. Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Keyes and Mr. and Mrs. Clark A. Baker depart by Keyes car for a brief stay at the White Mountain Summer Assembly.

Charles D. Keyes Clark A. Baker Keyes White Mountain

A D Crile Promotes Valley Exhibits for Fair

A D Crile, manager of the Fair Association, traveled down the valley to promote and arrange the exhibits for the upcoming fair. He met local officials and discussed display plans and logistics with community leaders.

A. D. Crile Fair Association

Mrs Ed Williams and Maude Williams Return From California Trip

Mrs Ed Williams and Mrs Maude Williams return from a month long visit to points in California. The sisters toured several cities and planned to resume daily routines upon their return.

Ed Williams Maude Williams Points California

Family Reaches Aid After Windmill Injury

Albert H. Pruit arrived from the Pruit Corona ranch with a badly fractured jaw after repairing a windmill. Burney Pruit brought his brother for medical care. Mr. and Mrs. Haynes Burrus and their little son Haynes Jr. were among those mentioned in the vicinity.

Albert H. Pruit Pruit Corona Ranch Burney Pruit Haynes Burrus Haynes Jr

Five Alumni Head to New Mexico University in Albuquerque

Sears Morgan Carl Aydelotte and Catherine Johnson join Martha Henderson and Harold Miller on the trip to Albuquerque to enroll at New Mexico University.

Sears Morgan Carl Aydelotte Catherine Johnson Martha Henderson Harold Miller Albuquerque New Mexico University

Spencer of Joyce Pruit Co. travels down the valley on business

E. M. Spencer of Joyce Pruit Company makes a business trip down the valley, traveling to engage in commercial work and meetings related to company operations.

E. M. Spencer Joyce-Pruit Company

Starrs Return From Three Week Colorado Visit

Mr and Mrs Ralph Starr return from a three week trip visiting Al amogorado and related sights.

Ralph Starr Alamogorado

Hollywood From The Inside By An Extra Girl

Edward G. Robinson heads to London for personal appearances in support of Warner's Confessions Of A Nazi Spy while Joseph Schildkraut finishes a Fox film and heads on vacation. Johnny Mack Brown becomes University studio tennis champion. Dick Foran names his newborn son Pat. Harry Sherman seeks ice as Newhall hits 100 degrees during Hopalong Cassidy shooting. John Barrymore joins Rudy Vallee on Chicago broadcast August 3 for a one act play.

Edward G. Robinson London Paris Warner Joseph Schildkraut Fox del Monte Johnny Mack Brown University Studio Dick Foran Pat Mike Newhall Hopalong Cassidy Harry Sherman John Barrymore Rudy Vallee Chicago

Cotton Crop May Fall Short Of Normal, Census Shows

The August 1 crop report indicates 13.8 million bales with 74 percent of normal condition. Projected yield 223.7 pounds per acre versus 235.8 last year and 190.8 ten-year average. Ginnings total 137,076 running bales before Aug. 1, down from 157,865 a year ago, with Texas 2.577 million bales at 67 percent, New Mexico 100,000 at 93 percent, and Arizona 174,000 at 92 percent.

Census Bureau Texas New Mexico Arizona

New Mexico approves cooperative and laundry company filings

The New Mexico State Corporation Commission approved the formation of the Producers Cooperative Association of La Union with directors named from La Union and Anthony. Elite Laundry Inc of Gallup was incorporated with $50 000 authorized capital, $2 000 issued, and W F Diggs named statutory agent. About 2,300 WPA workers statewide face a 30 day lay off under the 18 month continuous service rule. 1,815 were listed in counties, with 500 more expected in San Miguel, Mora, Colfax, Union and Harding counties. some may be recertified after 30 days.

Santa FE N. M State Corporation Commission Producers Cooperative Association of la Union Elite Laundry, Inc Gallup Dona Ana County W. F. Diggs F. A. Blank C. C. Hennis Diggs WPA New Mexico J. Connelly San Miguel Mora Colfax Union Harding Connelly

New York Stocks Close Mixed Amid Broad Trading

Stocks closed modestly mixed as trading showed uneven tone across industries. Major industrials and transportation issues traded in narrow ranges while a handful of key names such as Radio Corp of America and United Aircraft influenced the tape amid broad market drift.

New York Aiaeke Juneau Amegneny Corp Allegheny al Chem & Dye Bemdix Aviat Boeing Airplane Bulova Watch Canad. Pacific Colgate Palm P Coml Nes Coml Investor Coml Solvents Com’lwith & South iCongoleum Nairn Aig PO Ee Eink K Raee Rae Csucie Curtiss Wright Douglas Aircraft Leet iKastman Kodak Giette Gai H Ssaeee DS Ek Coenen Goodrich Goodyear T & R West Gum Peoumans ME Somes Mason Inspirat Encerimke Sss Wick- Can Johng Manville Lint Mc & i Montgom Ward I Chew Keen Neat Saag Mew Nas Distillers Rene Deer Ae Se So Vk Ease Am Aviation Northern Pacific Cowems Ili Gileass Pac. Gas & Elec Park Utah Cons SP Nc Cn Ck Hwa Ee Prems Dodge PVG Ee Ue Ae Radio Corp of Am Keith Orph NeMming Hang SUG Los Reynolds Tob Safeway Sears Roebuck Shell Union Oil Sapte Co Jw Pee Gee Se Socony Vacuum Stone & Webster Studebaker Corp Eee Texas Gulf Sylph Trans & West Air Union Carbide Ses MC Ce United Air Lines United Aircraft Asmee Cowes United Gas Imp Seas Sk Us&s Indis Alco U & Pipe & Pury Smetha MM Vanadium Corp Warner Bros Pict West Union Tet Westingh Air Br Woolworth (Fw Worthington P &M Yellow Tr & Coach Ounist Ghd TF i

Federal official urges strict Hatch Act compliance

United States district attorney Everett Grantham in Santa Fe says federal employees should observe Hatch Act restrictions on political activity as rigidly as he does. He notes the FBI will handle any violations and will refer cases to him for prosecution. He adds there have been no known violations in the state.

Santa FE N. M United States Everett Grantham Federal Bureau of Investigation

Wool market steady as demand eases in Boston

Inquiries for wool slowed but steady business closed at firm prices. Good French combing length wools sold at 67 to 69 cents per pound scoured. Twelve month Texas wools moved at 67 to 71 cents scoured. Fleece wools mostly slow and quoted unchanged from last week.

Boston USDA Texas

Chicago Market Report on Butter Eggs Poultry Prices

In Chicago on Aug 8 butter prices at 1,234,636 steady with no change. Eggs 10,212 steady. Poultry live 1 car 36 trucks about steady. Leghorn hens 10 1/2. Leghorn broilers under 2 lbs 13. Other prices unchanged.

Chicago

Wall Street Mixed Gains Fade Into Declines On Tepid Rally

A cautious early stock market rally faded as prices drifted lower by close. Turnover was 445,300 shares, among the slowest in a month, with U S Steel and General Motors among resilient names while many others dropped. Bonds outpaced stocks and cotton futures fell, with near term outlook muted by possible future crises and a generally lackluster trading day across commodities and curb markets.

Wall Street New York Andeaters U. S. Steel General Motors Chrysler Sears Roebuck U. S. Rubber Boeing Western Union North American Great Northern Standard Oil N. J American Can Youngstown Sheet Goodyear Phelps Dodge American Telephone Santa Fe General Electric Johns Mansville J. C. Penney Sperry Continental Oil U. S. Gypsum Chicago

New York wool and bonds mixed. cotton quiet in New Orleans

Wool futures eased slightly as Boston demand remained routine and Roubaix and Antwerp shifted modestly. U S bonds closed with varied Treasury and mortgage notes. New Orleans spot cotton traded quiet, 13 points lower with 358 sales, middling price 9.13.

New York Boston Wall Street Roubaix Antwerp U. S. Bonds Treasury New Orleans

Galveston cotton prices hold steady as market moves

In Galveston on August 8 the spot cotton market remained steady with middling grade at 8.93 cents per pound, down 14 points, and sales reported at 92 bales. The brief text notes a quiet trading tone and price stabilization for the day.

Galveston

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