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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1939
Page
6
Italian and German forces mass in multiple zones with millions of troops, machines, and supply lines. Belgrade seeks neutral stance but demands for Croatian autonomy escalate the crisis. Croatian leader Machek warned secession could trigger revolution and possibly a world war.
Notice states Dr Beeson has ended vacation and will be in his office permanently, with the return date and details reflected in the public notice.
Anderson's Gardens offers home grown produce including bell peppers and golden bantam sweet corn with seasonal availability and local market appeal.
A new exhibition at the Roswell Museum Federal Art Center features fabric designs and watercolors and runs through August 30. About 600 WPA relief workers produced block print textiles, quilts, toys, rugs, weaving, and costumes under designer-foremen supervision, aiming to show students the medium’s possibilities. Also on display are seven watercolors by Charles Barrows and Brooks Willis. The museum offers free admission daily with specific hours.
The Holmstead and Simms families express gratitude for kindness and sympathy shown during their bereavement. Ira L. Holmstead wife and daughters Oscar L. Holmstead wife and family A J Simms thank recipients for support during their loss.
B L Livingstone, head of the Associated Press bureau in Albuquerque, travels through Roswell today on his way to AP and press conferences at Carlsbad. He is accompanied by Mr and Mrs Vincent Jaeger, the latter serving as state labor commissioner.
General George C. Marshall chief of staff said the army needs extensive large scale training and war games to match foreign forces and the navy and air corps. He praised recent Manassas maneuvers for showing progress while urging more large scale operations in Virginia and New York. He noted Europe’s eight million armed men include many reservists called for long service.
E. M. Norton of Sears Roebuck smiles over Roswell progress as his efforts bring munificent results. Roswell women await fall ready-to-wear displays with costume suits and dresses, shoes, and accessories. Dark fall shades replace summer brights for a sophisticated season.
John Raywood plans a prominent mustache showing at the Eastern New Mexico State Fair. He is grooming the facial hair to present well, aiming for a standout appearance during the fair events.
Professor Crawford of the Merchants Credit Assn enjoys chicken raising as a pet hobby. He has done a swell job as an amateur, and now readers wonder where he lives.
L F Woodhead announces a week long sale featuring goosenecks for all ages with various combinations. The dealer promotes wide stock and low prices to attract buyers.
Mrs. Lillian Russell, a prominent Roswell business figure, parks her car and walks into town enjoying sunny weather as the days grow warmer.
A weather report notes precipitation occurred at exactly 2 17 p m this afternoon. A water pageant publicity agent says the event may be held up town depending on conditions.
Five hundred eighty five boys have joined the Boy Scout program this year in the Eastern New Mexico Area Council announced by area executive P V Thorson. Enrollment totals rise to 1734 from 1474 last year, including Scouts Sea Scouts and Cubs but excluding leaders. The council leads Region 9 by population and ranks high nationwide.
Classified fragment lists a reward of two dollars for returning a tarp lost on Dexter Highway between Fairbanks and Roswell near 8-1013c. It mentions Fairbanks Station and contact details, plus advertisements for beauty shop Elite Beauty Shop at 306 W. 2nd and a rental for a new brick building at 623 N. Rich. Also notes Fulbright Furniture on 104 N. Main with phone 543 and an item about special duart or herboil permanent for $3.00.
Edwin Selby son of Major and Mrs John E Selby of Roswell won the Don Thompson award for most points in athletic competition at C M T C camp Fort Bliss He also earned high honors including best third year student He finished NMMI high school last spring and will enter junior college in September An all around athlete he shines in swimming and other sports.
Ross praised the American Legion on its 20th anniversary noting its vast assets, a $5 million trust for rehabilitation and child welfare, a $200,000 overseas graves fund, and a monthly magazine that earns about $125,000 annually. He emphasized public esteem and pledged effort against un-American ideas as he headed to regional conventions.
Mr and Mrs H P Henning of Albuquerque traveled through Roswell today on their way to Carlsbad for the New Mexico Press Association convention.
An eastern New Mexico Sea Scouts training cruise off Long Beach California is described as a fine experience. The unit is under Boy Scout field executives M. G. King and C. K. Bisler, with a letter to P. W. Thorson noting the positive progress and benefits gained.
The Roswell Weather Bureau reports a 0.51 inch rainfall between 2 and 3 pm with hail observed. This marks the first hail observation in Roswell during August.
Forty Roswell businessmen plan a good will tour next Wednesday August 16 traveling by two chartered buses from the Roswell Chamber of Commerce at 7 30 am. They will visit Tatum Loving ton Hobbs and Artesia with a lunch in Hobbs and a dedica tion at Artesia for a new city hall hospital high school gymnasium and city park. Artesia arrival is set for 4 30 pm. Some seats may be available and reservations can be made by calling the Chamber of Commerce. Master Plumbers Meet in New Mexico Santa Fe hosts the 1940 convention of the Associated Master Plumbers of New Mexico in Las Cruces August 10.
A dress rehearsal for a Cahoon Park water carnival tomorrow night features swimming and diving acts in a novel program. The 8 p m event at the city pool is free and includes water polo as the main draw along with comedy acts by Hal Cowan Orval Kisselburg and Joseph Marshall plus a lantern-lit closing formation. Lew Hammond will host with audio gear from KGFL Roswell. Cast members include Mitzi Wright Beulah Hunter Ann Lawey Pete Brown Jack Causey Orval Kisselburg Hal Cowan Walter Whitmore Eulen Garrett Lexon Garrett Don Chappell Frank Blough J E Brasher Ralph Lords Ray Brown James Lacy Playford Thorson Milton Pendergrass Thomas Smead Douglas Thomas Carr Jack Hooper James Lakau and Greg Hassell.
Pittsburgh August 10 Senator Claude Pepper dismissed as fear mongers the Republicans and turncoat Democrats alleged to have sent spies to disrupt the Young Democratic Clubs of America convention. Pepper, keynote speaker, attacked John J. OConnor for charging the Roosevelt administration with trying to control the gathering. Guffey labeled OConnor a sorehead, noting his past House Rules role. The three day meeting opened with Pepper to give the keynote as electioneering for organization presidency continued amid vote buying charges and denials.
Clovis News-Journal publisher Richard Hindley traveled through Roswell today en route to Carlshad to attend meetings of the state press association and the Associated Press.
In police court, Jimmy Hicks was fined ten dollars after being charged with drunken and disorderly conduct. The case reflects a typical early 20th century city correctional action and highlights local enforcement of public order offenses.
The New Mexico State Capital Improvement Commission seeks advice from the State Finance Board on releasing a 750000 dollar bond. Of this, 500000 funds remodel of the capitol and 250000 funds state park purposes. The commission met for the first time, with little formal action reported.
Governor Miles grants a complete pardon to Ramon Lucero who was sentenced in Santa Fe County in July 1933 to up to 13 years. District court officials recommended the pardon, Lucero received a commutation and was paroled last fall.
Assistant attorney general A. M. Fernandez ruled the state tax commission that county commissioners are not obliged to pay the 15 cents a mile, despite election messengers charging it. He noted the interpretation came from belief the rate was legally set and assumed mandatory.
The Chaves county rural schools reveal the coming year’s staff under superintendent R. M. Cookson. Four new teachers join L F D Circle Y Rippee Frazier schools, including Lois Emmett Roswell Ruth Cammack Nara Visa Mabel Mills Lake Arthur and Ruth Gaines Wilson Roswell. The 17 rural schools expect enrollment near 1,007.
New Mexico sees partly cloudy conditions tonight and Friday with warmer temperatures in the northeast and cooler conditions in the eastern portion tonight. Colorado reports partly cloudy skies tonight and Friday with scattered mountain showers, cooler southeast, and warmer east Friday. Arizona and Utah expect generally fair weather with little temperature change tonight and Friday. West Texas experiences partly cloudy conditions tonight and Friday with possible thunderstorms in the north portion and cooler readings there Friday.
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