This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1933
Page
5
M Farnsworth, traveling from Santa Fe to Roswell, reports heavy general rains yesterday from Santa Fe to about 25 miles north of Roswell. He arrived at nine o'clock last night.
Over one hundred ten De Molays and their fathers attended the DeMolay Father and Son Banquet at the Masonic Temple. Delegates from Clovis and Carlsbad joined Roswell Chapter members for a nine o'clock investiture of the Legion of Honor Degree, with remarks by C. H. Reichart and others. The event featured a five course menu, music, speeches, and a public investiture attended by about 150 people.
Washington August 11 AP A conference will be held in Denver Monday between Livestock Associations representatives and Victor Christgau executive assistant to George N Peek administrator of the Farm Adjustment Administration to work out a marketing program for the livestock industry Since cattle and sheep are not named basic commodities in the farm act a marketing agreement has been suggested It could fix the price producers receive and the resale price Christgau attends at livestock association request A processing tax on manufacturers could apply only to basic commodities named in the law.
A quiet week in the oil fields of southeastern New Mexico with limited activity. In Eddy County several rigs show minimal progress or shutdowns, including State 66, Flynch Welch and Yates, and Lockhart and Root No. 2. In Lea County operations pause for water at State No. 1 Cater-Conton, while Continental-McAllister A-24 No. 2 has drilled to 100 feet. Stanolind-Capps No. 11 and Stanolind-Byers No. 26 locations are being prepared for abandonment as cellars are filled. Texas-Lynch No. 3-A was acid-treated and swabbed, with plans for further acid work next week.
Captain J M King, new head of the Salvation Army in Roswell, arrived with his family from El Centro California. He replaces Ensign Cleve E Irby who was reassigned to Long Beach California. The Kings plan to live at 424 East Third in the Salvation Army home and have three children Berdine 11 Nadine 9 and Jack 7.
Boston reports the Commercial Bulletin will note wood demand was only fair this week with some houses showing little activity while others moved a fair volume. Prices remained firm and manufacturers faced a slow adjustment to a new code. Mohair demand moderate and supplies light with higher prices. Details include regional fleece quotations and mohair prices across multiple states and territories.
Cuban politics roiled as Rafael Guas Inclan and Governor Jose Barcelo propose rewording a measure to appear opposed to meddling while aiding Machado. Ambassador Welles faces praise and critique amid a passive revolutionary general strike. Conservatives and Popular party members back Welles' talks with government and opposition figures offering reform ideas. Machado vows to stay in office.
Thomas F. Smead awarded a one year contract to haul mail between the post office and trains for 50 44 per month starting August 15. The long held contract previously belonged to L. W. Dimmitt. Sealed bids were submitted and the award made in Washington.
Billie Minton and Richard Villard underwent tonsil operations at St. Marys Hospital today. The procedures were performed without complication and both patients are in stable condition.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.