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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1933
Page
8
The body of Maria Trujillo Lares killed by her husband in an affray at Loving New Mexico was brought to Roswell. She was born in Roswell twenty six years ago and moved to Carlsbad as a child. Survived by two small children. Funeral services are held at St Johns Church with interment at South Park. Talmage Mortuary directing.
A notice from Orchid Beauty Shop announces relocation to 206 West 3rd and promises the latest and best in beauty culture for friends and customers.
George Franklin Eakin of San Diego arrived in Roswell after touring the West where he served as tenor soloist on radio and in Christian and Baptist churches. He left California last February and will sing here soon.
Dr. A. O. Bowden, former head of New Mexico State Teachers College, denies reports he will run for governor. He calls the rumor vicious propaganda and a political trap, stating he has no interest in politics and is focused on education.
Classified advertisement seeks building remodeling and cabinet work with fast honest service. The note invites contact at two codes 29-11 or 24-12 for an accurate estimate and reliable workmanship.
Plan a stylish look this weekend by calling 182 for top beauty services at Old Mission Beauty Shop, 218 North Main. Schedule ahead to secure your appointment.
Prices for stamped needlework rise as the Art Gift Shop at 107 W 4th St urges buyers to purchase embroidered linens for gifts and occasions. Local ad promotes immediate purchases.
In Albuquerque 17 year old Lewis Norton was killed when crushed between two autos after his car sideswiped another driven by Fred W Muff. The youth rode on the running board of a car driven by Charlie Adams and the coroner's jury found no responsibility.
Ad Man notes Governor’s Day crowds of 1,005 catered by Daddy White with barbecue beans potatoes bread and coffee. Weather 116 degrees in Bernardino underscores oddities while U S Bateman returns on business. A man loses his son in a boating accident, aided by an artificial leg while the father survives. Treasurer rides bicycle to work.
A group of young men in Roswell prepare to travel to the Chicago World’s Fair by bus. The vehicle leaves at 6:15 from the courthouse square, with stops to pick up more fellows in route via Amarillo.
Homer Lee Griffin of Dexter may lose sight in his left eye after a collision on the Roswell-Dexter highway five miles south of Roswell. Clyde Barnes drove the striking Chevrolet while Frank and S. Pacheos rode in the other car, both cars sustaining minor damage. Griffin received a deep neck gash and was treated at St. Mary’s hospital, with the physician noting probable loss of eye sight from the injury.
Joseph Graved Jr., age 16 from Carmel California, earned an A. B. degree from Stanford after completing a four year program in three years. He is described as the youngest graduate in the report with advanced coursework and early completion.
State Treasurer Clinton P. Anderson tells the state board of finance the last fiscal year ran a deficit of 66 107 89 dollars and could be covered by casual certificates of indebtedness. Delinquent taxes may clear the gap in four to five months. Grasshopper threat in northwest Sandoval county to be addressed.
Dallas reports DoJ agents arrest Harvey Bailey, a Kansas convict linked to the Kansas City massacre at Union Station and the Memorial Day prison break. Bailey, fugitive in multiple major crimes, was seized near Decatur and transported to Dallas, tied to the Lincoln bank robbery and other gang activity with figures like Pretty Boy Floyd and Verne Miller named in the manhunt. A second ad notes a $7,000 residence offered for $4,000 with easy terms.
Thirty six Roswell boys depart for the Century of Progress exposition in Chicago under Minor Huffman with three leaders. Forty travelers total, bus leaving Roswell at 6 15 pm, four more join in Chicago by train. The group, headed by Huffman and fellows from Roswell Carlsbad Artesia and Kenna, will stay six days, visit the fair, city, and take a boat trip, with meals and lodging arranged at Sears Roebuck Y M C A.
The Governor's Day barbecue at Camp Mary White in the Sacramento mountains drew a record crowd. An actual count tallies 1,005 people served, with camp director Miss Mary White predicting 2,000 attendees next year. Governor Selig Man could not attend. The dinner was prepared by Elza.
After a barbecue the Scouts held songs and farewells marking the end of the second period and the start of the final two weeks. The camp, near capacity, will host about 100 Scouts and leaders, with a ten day pack trip for older girls to Carlsbad Caverns led by Elza White as Roswell attendees join the crowd.
State Highway Engineer G D Macy asks the highway department to reimburse 122.02 for expenses from taking custody of all state cars. The legislature ordered the action but provided no funds. An unpaid 109.58 bill to a local stationery company remains. The board will approve 399 for funeral expenses of Wenesiado A Martinez of the National Guard, who died from injuries at Camp MacMillano Luna. funding authorized by the legislature.
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