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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1939
Page
5
Will Robinson reports Turkey Fisher of the Flying H valley markets a 3000 flock this fall after thriving years in turkey farming. The birds are herded like sheep and doing well. Charley Sims of the High Lonesome returns from the coast, finding range life resilient to coast culture.
Came Miss Audrey Latimer deputy assessor preparing passports for annual vacation mainly with home folk at Dexter. Reports a vacancy in the court house during her absence.
Dame J. Q. Adams, after six years as assistant attorney general at Santa Fe, now practices law with Walter Coors in Albuquerque. He expresses relief at exiting the political scene, calling himself a clean, wholesome, bright youngster with no real place in the rotten political game.
Dame H. B. Henning, a veteran Albuquerque journalist, heads to Carlsbad with wife and family. He oversees the interests of the state stock paper, editing it as part of his freelance operations.
Ada Tate arrives back in Roswell with the Joyce-Pruit company. Many who left the old town stream have returned, unable to resist the home call and the pull of familiar roots.
Came Rockley B. Stewart of Las Vegas told sheep men that many residents in San Miguel county plan to vote against the constitutional amendment at the September 16 election.
Dame Fred G. Rogers of Clovis praises the Tri-State Fair as the largest event in the region and asserts this year's edition is bigger than ever, promising a premier community showcase.
Dame Dick Hindley of Clovis News-Journal retires after 70m years with the New Mexico Editorial association. He travels toward Carlsbad to fix issues before a visiting gang arrives Friday and Saturday, under his guidance the News-Journal has grown into a standout in southwestern journalism.
Abijah Metcalf of Clay ton says he has not met anyone in Union county who intends to vote for the constitutional amendment on September 16. He recalls a distant past incident involving cattle and asserts his stance amid local political sentiment.
Mrs. Essie Longwell of Lubbock, listed among students, prepares for extended work at Texas Tech this fall as she studies historical matters.
Came Nannie Hillary Harrison, Texas poetess and pen woman, stopping with her brother Joe K. Harrison for a time. She will go to Glencoe in a few days to pass a while near to nature and good eats.
PORTALES New Mexico August 12 Eastern New Mexico College unveils a fall program featuring the Welch Imperial Singers from Wales and plans for freshman week with social events. W B O'Donnell director of personnel says Smedley D Butler former U S army chief of staff and other notable artists are sought as speakers and performers. The tentative list also includes Lorene Campbell and magician Campbell as part of the slate. Chuckwagon is set as the opening event.
Movement backing Garner emerges as a protest force rather than a victory surge. Supporters say Garner would prefer another nominee if conditions align, reflecting divisions over Roosevelt era policy directions.
A letter from B. H. Chapman weighs debates on mysticism materialism and realities of life after death. He cites Buddha Aristotle and Christ noting teachings misused by churches and the paradox of immortality promises with social and political consequences. He argues truth leads to mental peace and economic progress while religion often hides myths.
The initial semester features the annual all college picnic the Chuckwagon on Sept 11 with three picture shows to be set later. Freshman Week begins Sept 5 with events including a faculty student party Sept 6 a convocation Sept 7 and a library orientation led by Prof. Brough. Approximately 450 freshmen are expected.
A Portales coalition led by Senator Floyd Kennedy and Representative Dee How ard launched a campaign to win backing for a proposed 1,450,000 institutional building bond issue. Committees were appointed at a mass meeting to coordinate with nearby groups and push for the bond on September 16.
A New Mexico reader laments four bit tax filing fees funding a Santa Fe Capitol and Mansion overhaul. He cites bond issues, alleged graft, and constitutional amendments to allow future spending without voter approval, urging a bond vote and warning against shifting capital sentiment away from Santa Fe.
The 1939 New Mexico State Fair will stage eight days of racing with seven races daily for the first seven days and the State Fair handicap on closing day. Purses total $25,000 as barns are rebuilt and a new jockey club building is opened. Pari mutuel wagering will be supervised by Malcolm Shelton, Jack Comer, and the state racing commission. Two days of motorcycle racing are planned for Sept 30 and Oct 1 with purses totaling $250.00.
New York critics rate Helen Wills Moody's latest thriller Grade A. Debates swirl over contracts for Matt Raymond and Ray Matulewicz while Burgess Whitehead predicts Reds success. The Baer family debates Max Baer's boxing future as Buddy Baer faces Jack Roper amid Los Angeles hustle.
Goodman leads the Redlegs in a game where Craft follows with key plays. The sequence shows a dynamic offense and timely rebounding as the team charges ahead.
Rumor in the New York Post claims Mayor Hague holds a third interest in the Jersey City Giants. The Chicago News reports Bill Terry recently challenged Zeke Bonura to a bare fists fight at three paces, but the plan did not advance.
The column discusses alleged plans by Dr L M Guiling er to weaken and sell Peter Astra the Hambletonian winner to a foreign syndicate. It notes rival moves and various betting and boxing headlines with scattered sports and entertainment items.
Birmingham News reports Alabama can use Holt Rast as a premier aerial asset and end. Rast holds licenses to fly land and sea planes with 50 hours of solo flight, giving him notable versatility as a football capable athlete.
Louis earns praise for grit endurance and perseverance after remaining in the water nine hours and five minutes during the 10 hour YMCA Mississippi River swim last Sunday.
Republicans plot a coast to coast lecture tour to press neutrality act revision with other senators aiming to bring the issue to the nation this fall. Nye offers no personal preference for a nominee but outlines a preferred type of Republican candidate. Run dates listed as Aug 12 19 26 Sept 2. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CHAVES COUNTY, NEW MEXICO. RICHARD ROBERTSON v RAMONA S ROBERTSON seeks dissolution of marriage. Defendant must answer by Oct 5 1939. attorney D A Calderon, Roswell. Done Aug 12 1939.
In Pittsburgh a Young Democratic Clubs of America meeting elects officers while voices push for a third Roosevelt term. Homer Adams appears likely to win the presidency with John Neff withdrawing. McNutt outlines modern liberalism goals including civil liberties protection and economic reform.
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