Ruth Munns Reeves wedding in Roswell ceremony
Ruth Munns daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Johnston married Joe B. Reeves Jr. son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe B. Reeves of El Paso yesterday at the Presbyterian Manse with Dr. LeRoy Thompson officiating. Bride wore an earth colored frock and attendants included Miss Josephine Garrett and Jo Harper. The couple will reside in El Paso where Reeves is assistant manager of White Auto Stores. A kitchen shower honored the bride with gifts and refreshments. Other events included Betty Jane Fisher’s fourth birthday party at Cahoon Park and Ada Sorrells surprise birthday hosted by her mother with bingo and cake. A musical party at Mrs. W. S. Murrell’s home featured piano pupils and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Johnston
Ruth Munns
Joe B. Reeves, Jr
Joe B. Reeves
el Paso
Roswell
Presbyterian Manse
LeRoy Thompson
Josephine Garrett
Jo Harper
Reeves
White Auto
Don Hensley
Johnston
Mmes
C. E. Kelly
Frank Rheindbolt
J. S. Slatton
Fred Miles
E. J. Baker
Mage Link
W. H. Hensley
John R. Johnston
Delmar Chambers
Glenn Gentle
James Hebison
C. A. Moran
Herman Crile, Jr
Mrs. Johnston
Betty Jane Fisher
Wilson Fisher
Cahoon Park
Betty Jane
Grace Fisher
Teddy Ray Young
Mildred Albert
Barbara Rose Ray
Russell and
Roselee Dallas
Carol Lynn Merritt
Carolyn Startzman
Johnny
Jimmy Poorbaugh
Stephen Thorson
Barbara
June Fisher
Hilton Ray
Russell Dallas
E. E. Startzman
John Poorbaugh
Grace Wilson
M. R. Scruggs
Ada Sorrels
H. C. Sorrels
Roswell social notes recount travel and events
Mrs. Charles R. Brice and daughter Gladys Brice Wyatt left for Kansas City for medical treatment while Justice Brice accompanied them to Clovis. Mrs. Evelyn Brice Dowaliby and Mary Evelyn Wyatt traveled to Albuquerque to meet Jimmy Dowall arriving by plane from New York City. Mrs. Virginia Nickson Beers and son Nickey plus Joe Bob Nickson drove to Hollywood where Mrs. Beers will reside, with Joe Bob visiting UNC-Chapel Hill in September. Various families left for Texas and other trips, church and club activities filled the week, and local birthdays, barbecues, and social gatherings plus garden club events are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Brice
Gladys Brice Wyatt
Kansas City
Brice
Justice Brice
Clovis
Evelyn Brice Dowaliby
Mary Evelyn Wyatt
E. A. Cahoon
Albuquerque
Jimmy Dowall
New York City
Virginia Nickson Beers
Nickey
Joe Bob Nickson
Hollywood
California
Audit of Hobbs city finances amid mayor resignation
Council member Hannah announced a state audit of more than 3000 in questionable payments by the city. Mayor Ross Walker had resigned before the council, with no connection to the audit. A mandamus suit in Santa Fe seeks release of the comptroller’s audit findings in Hobbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah
Alsup
Ross Walker
Walker
District Court
Santa Fe
Comptroller
Hobbs
New York Roads Crowded With Troops Parade Arrival
Plattsburgh barracks welcomed Lieut. Gen. Hugh A. Diugo as he assumed command of 52,000 troops for the nations greatest war games. A 15 gun salute rang out as General Drum, elevated from major general, received the honors. Roads into Plattsburgh were crowded with troops as 12,000 national guardsmen from eight states joined units already in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Plattsburgh
N. Y
Platttsburgh Barracks
Hugh A. Diugo
Lake Champlain
Mad Inventor Found Dead After Family Tragedy
The Bell Telephone laboratory inventor, said to be near retirement, died after a nervous breakdown. His son John, 30, visiting Staten Island, rushed home to find his father dead and his mother and sister severely beaten. Miss Raymond, in a semiconscious state, whispered that her father had blood on his hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Telephone Laboratories
John
Staten Island
Raymond
Mayor Walker Continued From Page One Audit Discloses Shortage
Hobbs New Mexico August 14 city clerk and treasurer R E Alsup was removed from office by J D Hannah chief assistant to the state comptroller after an audit showed an alleged shortage in city funds. The action comes ahead of the next city election in April 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobbs
N. M
R. E. Alsup
J. D. Hannah
War Resources Board Members Named by Army and Navy
Three of the six prominent industrialists and economists named to the advisory war resources board are pictured. Edward R. Stettinius Jr., chairman of U S Steel, Karl Compton, president of MIT, and General Robert Wood, chairman of Sears Roebuck & Co., head the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army and Navy
Advisory War Resources Board
Edward R. Stettinius, Jr
U. S
Plan For Peaceful Continuation From Page One
Korrespondenz, mouthpiece of the foreign office, warns that continued stubbornness by powers not concerned with their interests could invite Germany and Italy to act. Danzig is labeled a powder barrel of Europe and a quick solution, likely ceding Danzig to the Reich, could trigger an explosion threatening peace. The piece accuses western democracies of provoking Germany by backing Poland, challenging axis honor and self-respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreign Office
Germany
Italy
Danzig
Europe
Reich
Diplomatische
Poland
Texas Eyes 15 Day Oil Pause To Reassess Market
Texas officials push a 15 day shutdown plan to curb price manipulation by a few in New York. Chairman Smith notes Oklahoma may align. Thompson hopes more states join. Texas, as the leading oil producer, seeks to lead the Proration move, warning a price cut could cost $100,000,000 annually for state producers and cut funding for public schools and universities. Also, birth notice for Midge Green’s daughter on Friday weighing 7 pounds 8 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma Corporation Commission
Oklahoma
Smith
Shaw
Thompson
Texas
New York
Hollywood Stars and Fox Projects Influence in 1930s Film Scene
A glimpse of Hollywood chatter notes Andrea Leads leading a Fox project opposite Don Ameche in Swanee River about Stephen Foster, with Am erican minstrel themes and stars like Al Jolson. Glenn Cavender appears in The Roaring Twenties, while others discuss dahlia varieties named for Henie Temple and Withers, and plans for Raffles with David Niven. Roy Rogers studies ship schedules, Abe Lincoln in Illinois’ location troupe grows, and Fox readies Little Old New York. The New York wool market and Chicago grain and bond updates follow, with New Orleans cotton activity noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrea Leads
Fox
Don Ameche
Stephen Foster
al Jolson
Edward P. Christie
America
Glenn Cavender
Teddy Roosevelt
Rough Riders
San Juan Hill
Warner
Sonja Henie
Shirley Temple
Jane Withers
Captain Strausser
Henie Dahlia
Withers
Temple
David Niven
New York
Hollywood
D. W. Griffith
Richard Barthelmess
Lillian Gish
Trocadero
Pat Morison
Paramount
Gotham
Rainbow Room
Mike O’daniel
W. Lee O’daniel
Texas
Austin
Roy Rogers
Honolulu
RKO
Abe Lincoln
Illinois
Eugene
Oregon
Alice Faye
Marion Davies
Robert Fulton
Richard Greene
Admiral Courtney Takes Command Aboard Washington
Admiral Charles E. Courtney is shown on the U S liner Washington as he sails to assume command of the United States Navy Mediterranean squadron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Courtney
U. S
Washington
Market Rates Report From New York
New York August 14 call money steady at 1 percent. Commercial paper 5/8 percent. Time loans steady for 60 90 days at 1 1/4 percent and 4 6 months at 1 1/2 percent. Bankers acceptances unchanged for 60 90 days 1/2 7/16 percent, 4 months 9/16 1/2 percent, 5 6 months 5/8 9/16 percent. Rediscount rate at the New York Reserve Bank 1 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y. Reserve Bank
Wall Street Advances Amid Cautious Gains and Quiet Volume
On August 14 in New York, stock markets posted fractional to around two point gains aided by firmer foreign news and steady domestic prospects. Volume remained thin at 542,900 shares with profit taking near the close. steel issues led after the American Iron & Steel Institute forecast higher mill operation rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
New York
Steels
American Iron & Steel Institute
Danzig
London
Commonwealth & Southern
Bethlehem Steel
National Steel
Chrysler
U. S. Rubber
American Can
Westinghouse
du Pont
Amsterdam
Paris
Kansas City Livestock Market Report
Kansas City market summary dated Aug 14 shows hog receipts totaling 3,500 head with 240 lb to 350 lb ranges steady to mixed, cattle receipts 18,000 with yearlings and calves totaling 2,900, stockers and feeders steady to 25 cents lower, sows 3.50 to 4.00, bulls around 6.00, and sheep 3,500 offered with lambs steady and Colorado and Texas lots noted. prices cited across weight classes and grades.
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Kansas City Livestock
Kansas City
USDA
Curb Market Close Report New York Aug 14
Curb close shows Alum Co Am at 118 and Alum Goods 17 with varied midday quotes across Am Book Am Meter Ark Nat Gas Pf Carrier Corp and other listed issues. Notable moves include Fisk Rub up to 70 7/8 and Humble Oil at 54 1/4 with Lockheed Aire 25 1/8 and Seiberling Rule 7 1/8 reflecting mixed sector trading.
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New York
Adams
Alaska
Juneau
Allegheny
Allis
T&sf
Aviation Corpo
Barnsdall Oil
Beatrice Cream
Bendix Aviat
Beth ‘Steel
Boeing Airplane
Borg Warner
Briggs Migth
Bulova Watch
Canay Pac
Case J I Pf
Celanese Corp
Cerro de Pas
Chrysler Corp Sess Ewes
City Ice & Fuel
City I & F Pfe
Colgate Palm P RO
Col Fuel & Iron Cree
Colum G & el Fe
Comwich
South Ee
Congoleum Nairn
Cons
Edison
Consol Oil Ee
Coty Inc Ce
Coty Internat
Crosley Corp Crucible Steel
Curtiss Wright
Goodyear T & R
Gt West Sug
Homestake
Houston Oil
Howe Sound
Indust Rayon Se
Inspirat
Interlake Iron
Nick Canode
Silver
Johnns
Manville
Kennecott Cop
Libby
Liquid
Lorillard P
Miami Cop
Rene
Mid
Montgom Ward
Phillips- Pet
Fub
Pure Oil Radio Corp of
Keith Orpho
Rand
Bee
iRepub Steel
Reynolds Tob
Safeway Strick Jane
Seaboarg Oil
Osee Eee
Sears Roebuck
Shell Union Oil Es
Simmons Co
Skelly Oil
Focony Vacuum
Sou -Cal Edison
Sperry Corpe
Ee A
Hee S
Studebaker Corp
Swift & Co
Texas Corp
Texa
Gulf Sylph
Tex Pac C & O
Tex
Thatcher Mfg
Thatch Mfg
Trans America
Trans & West Air
Fox Feee
Union Carbide Ms
Union Oil Cal
United Air Lines
United Aircraft
United Corp
United Fruit
United Gas Imp
U S
Ge FS
U S Steel
Vanadium Corp Sea Eee Ae
Warner Bros Pict Jk Ea Es
West UN Tel Oeereee
Westingh Air Bro
West el & Miges
Woolworth
Worthington P & M
Yellow Tr & Coach
Youngst
Sh & Toes
CURB
Alum Co Am
Ark Nat Gas Pf
Carrier Corp
el Bond & Sh
Fairchild Av
Fisk
Humble Oil
Lockheed Aire
Seiberling
Chicago dairy and egg market pricing report
Chicago price notes show Butter at 865 831 with steady movement and creamery scores 93 down to 88 for various grades. Eggs priced at 11 689 with steady demand. local grade and firsts quoted around 15 1/2 to 16 1/4, storage pack extras at 17.
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Chicago
Boston Wool Market Quiet With Firm Quotations
The Boston wool market was quiet though quotations stayed firm. Mills recently buying fleeces in large quantities stayed out. Country fleeces 32 33 cents delivered grease with no takers, a small lot offered under 32 cents and not sold. French combing wools firm at 67 69 cents scoured in original bags.
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Boston
USDA
New York Cotton Futures Close Mixed on Aug 14
Cotton futures finished four lower to two higher with October at 8.74, December 8.60, January 8.47, March 8.33, May 8.21-22, July 8.03. Middling spot listed at .29 with nominal validity noted.
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New Orleans
New York
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Grace Thorpe
Joe B. Reeves Jr
Bianda Greenwade
Mrs. Sorrells
Loretta Lampert
Miss Sorrells
Joyce Grady
Frances Smurl
Genevieve Yoder
Virginia Hudson
Frances Urton
Dorothy Gessert
N. V. Pirtle
L. A. Carson
V. M. Grantham
Dorotha McCraw
Beatrice Pack
Betty Jo Howard
J. Tom Taylor
Worth
E. L. Burns
Beaumont
Gordon Lane
Lee Ann
Lubbock
W.C. Taylor
Burns
W. C. Taylor
Orville Cookson
Charles L. Brown
Yellowstone
Northwest
San Francisco Exposition
Grand Canyon
Cookson
Mabel Stone Entrop
Aquillo
Arizona
Cooksons
Alf Guffey
Langford Keith
North Lea Avenue
Langford, Jr
Lannie
Clover Leaf Club
Ingalls Memorial Home
St. Peter’s
East Deming
Harry Thorne
Trinity Methodist Church
Wesley Foster
James L. Mitchell
Jimmy
Sterling, Colorado
Clara Vleedman
Wesley M. Foster
Carlsbad Caverns
The
First Christian Church
C. E. Boothe
North
Michigan Avenue
Zelpha Bates
R. L. Bates
Modene Bates
New Mexico
M. H. Henderson
Hal S. Cave
Dolly
Waverly
Tennessee
Elsie Porter Rogers
Topeka
Kansas
Security Benefit Hospital
Clyde D. Fulton
Charlotte B. Fulton
Charlotte Ann Fulton
Great Falls
Montana
George Philip Byrne
Fort Peck
Incarnation Episcopal Church
Grace Massie
Massie
Pennsylvania Avenue
B. Porter Cochran
Houston
H. P. Saunders
Elyse
Sue
Salley
Las Vegas
Garden Club
Hervey Home
Ginger Rogers
David
Niven
West
Nelson Eddy
Lionel Barrymore
Edward Arnold Virginia Bruce
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Robert Wood
Earl Compton
Pirth
Midge Green
Weoeo
Roubaix
Antwerp
Commission
Chicago Grain
U. S. Bonds
Treasury
Federal Farm Mtg
Admiral Courtney
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