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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1935
Page
6
A vehicle overturned on the Roswell-Dexter highway yesterday but investigators could not identify the occupants or obtain details about the accident.
Mrs Harry Blythe will teach piano at her home at 699 North Pennsylvania starting September 3. Rates are one 45 minute lesson per week at $1 each. Two 45 minute lessons per week cost 75 cents per lesson. Phone 1454.
John B. Beers Sr. is recovering well after a broken knee cap from a recent auto accident. An operation was performed on Saturday morning, and he remains at St. Marys hospital under medical care.
Roswell Daily Record says a lender offers loans on improved city real estate for one to three years. Local property owner can contact the paper for details and terms.
Santa Fe reports Lea Rowland WPA director now controls $50,000 of state funds from the relief and security commission for New Mexico's 6,740 unemployables.
The Disabled American Veterans Sunshine State Chapter No. 4 holds its regular monthly meeting at 7 30 tonight in the D A V hut. All members are urged to attend.
Miss Louise McConnell deputy district court clerk will leave Friday to visit a sister and other relatives in Kentucky and Tennessee. She will be gone ten days.
Don Wilkins reports on a recent Good Will trip across Southeastern New Mexico delivering over a thousand 16 page papers to towns including Lake Arthur where Mayor Jackson welcomed visitors. He notes parking problems on East Second Street and mentions Carl Einhart now in California making dry ice and a Yucca Theatre news reel.
The Artesia Rotary Club sent a letter to Mrs. Helen Noah, Roswell school band director, dated August 10, commending the band for street performances and its role in fostering goodwill among Pecos Valley communities. The club, signed by secretary D. I. Clowe, expressed future gladness to host the band.
In Santa Fe on August 12 AP reports that Antonio Pettini, famed stonecutter, laid stone for the state capitol. Though he is dead, his son Andimo Pettini now handles stonework on the new state police building near the penitentiary farm as progress continues on state land.
An accident near Kenna Saturday night involved trucks belonging to Mr Simpson of Clovis and Mr Knowles of Hagerman. The incident reportedly left Mr Simpson’s 17 year old son with a brain concussion.
Washington reports Speaker Burns predicted Congress would adjourn by September 10 after a luncheon with President Roosevelt. He noted opposition to the Guffey coal stabilization bill but expected quick action on it. The Albuquerque letters warn Republicans against Roosevelt’s administration and urge spreading a two page letter to ten friends. In Clovis a man is jailed for embezzling state funds from a port of entry inspector job.
Richard Cunningham and Dor tha Renfrow of Roswell wed Saturday night officiated by Rev John J Smith. Winston O Winter and Helen Pryor of Lubbock married Saturday by Rev Cc C Hill. Roy Jones and Maurine Brewster of Lubbock wed Sunday by Rev N L Linebaugh. Herman Dunlap of Roswell and Thora Raush of Clovis received a marriage license Saturday afternoon.
Washington Aug 12 AP close associates expect President Roosevelt to answer Herbert Hoover in his western trip about changing the constitution. The exact trip date hinges on congressional adjournment. Several speeches are planned as part of the reply. White House rejected direct comment on Hoover’s statement today.
P V Thorson says a definite statement will come on whether the Eastern New Mexico Area Jamboree troop will travel to the San Diego exposition, replacing Washington. He notes the $25 National Council registration refund to all Scouts and urges keeping troop funds intact until a clear policy is set.
Edd Amonett watched the Stewart Horn buckle final at Raton and called Stewart's golf phenomenal. He claimed the 29 holes showed remarkable play with Stewart at 19 under par while Hornbuckle was 10 under. Amonett cited a magazine asserting a record 11 under for 36 holes and noted the crowd's wild enthusiasm.
The Chaves County Chapter of the American Red Cross will conduct swimming classes for boys and girls at the Roswell Swimming Pool on East Second Street from August 19 to 24. Classes run daily 11 a.m. to noon with instructors Bill Manson Henry Thorne and Olen Wooldridge. Non swimmers age 10 to 12 and swimmers age 12 to 15 may enroll with no tuition. pool management offers a reduced weekly rate of 50 cents for non swimmers and 75 cents for swimmers. Registration is at the pool office this week.
Albuquerque announces a leadership change as R. L. Nations, formerly supervisor of the Carrizozo transient shelter, is named business manager of the Albuquerque transient bureau. The move solidifies management of local shelter services and bureau operations amid ongoing adjustments.
A Ford pickup truck from the state highway department caught fire this morning on East Second Street due to a short circuit in the wiring. The fire department was summoned but the blaze was extinguished before they arrived. no damage occurred.
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