Webb promoted to general merchandise manager at Hutchinson Ward
D O Webb assistant manager of Montgomery Ward in Roswell has been promoted to general merchandise manager of the Ward store in Hutchinson Kansas. He and his family will depart today. Also noted is a prominent young cashier returning to work with duties increased including cooking as she adjusts to her new husband.
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D. O. Webb
Montgomery Ward
Ward
Hutchinson
Kansas
John Halter
Webb
Merchants Endure Frivolous Good Will Trip Evening
Merchants rallied to a Good Will Trip reported yesterday with a lively scene described by Mary Cleary director of the Owl Cosmetic department. She stated there was no use attempting to obtain items in that department this morning.
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Mary Cleary
Owl Cosmetic Department
Taylor and Penney partner return from brief trip
W. E. Taylor and J. C. Penney tentatively return from a two day trip noted for home cooking. Mr. Taylor reportedly gained 47 pounds.
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W. E. Taylor
J. C. Penney Potentate
Mr. Taylor
Whitespace and Whitticisms From a Quirky Item
Chyell Whitesell, convalescing from a knee attack, may be found in pumps at the firm. Franklin Delano must restore the buffalo on the nickels or change Thanksgiving. Walter Fulbright calls this an ultimatum.
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Chyell Whitesell
Mr. Whitesell
Franklin Delano
Walter Fulbright
Norton build progresses toward neighborhood glamour
Progress on the Norton Building advances rapidly, with observers noting a swift pace and promising transformation. When finished, the neighborhood is expected to gain a distinctive glamour and renewed appeal.
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Norton
Meeting for contractors led by Allen Stamm in Santa Fe
Allen Stamm of Santa Fe will hold a Friday night meeting at 7 30 at the Chamber of Commerce. As registrar he oversees contractor licenses and all building contractors are urged to attend. Roswell Typewriter Co advertises office machines and supplies at 215 N. Main with phone 674.
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Allen Stamm
Santa Fe
Chamber of Commerce
Roswell Typewriter CO
N. Main
Wanted: girl for housework on west side
Help wanted notice seeks a girl for housework living on west side of town. Call in person. Dr. McPherson at 203 West 2nd Street requests inquiry.
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McPherson
West 2Nd St
Miles Dedicates Projects in Artesia Celebration
A 4000 strong crowd gathered in Artesia for a dedication program at Morris Field marking the opening of multiple new projects. Gov. Miles received the projects from W P A director Gordon E Herkenoff and presented them to Mayor Hollis G Watson. The event featured speeches by Gov Miles and W P A officials, a free barbecue, tours of the new facilities, and a water carnival at the new pool.
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Artesia
New Mexico
Fred Brainard
Morris Field
Gordon E. Herkenoff
Gov. Miles
Hollis G. Watson
Watson
People of
Harold Mundell
Roscoe Wilson
Tri-State firemen meet in Gallup for two day convention
Firemen from eastern Arizona southwestern Colorado and western New Mexico prepared to elect officers in the closing session of their annual two day convention at Gallup New Mexico They attended a banquet last night and saw demonstrations of new firefighting apparatus The town rally and program promised music and speakers with an optimistic outlook for the movement
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Townsend
Court House
W. H. Seale
Pres. Entertainment Com
Gallup, N. M
Arizona
Colorado
New Mexico
Tenant Purchase program ends August 31 1939 Roswell
Emmett D White county supervisor announced closing date for Farm Bankhead Jones Tenant Purchase Act applications. Farm tenants may apply at the Farm Security Administration office in the county courthouse Roswell. Chaves County chosen to participate with loans up to 40 years at 3 percent interest and 4.3 percent annual payments. Preference to married applicants with down payment and livestock plus equipment.
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Emmett D. White
Farm Security Administration
County Court House
Roswell
Chaves County
Secretary of Agriculture
Talks On People And On Rotary At Noonday Meeting
Two talks at the Roswell Rotary noonday today featured How ard Glover speaking on People Coming to Roswell and Hinton Wilmot discussing What Is Rotary and Rotary ideals. Also reported were state aviation and oil news including pilot registrations, milk regulations, and oil drill activity across New Mexico counties.
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Roswell
Howard Glover
Hinton Wilmot
Rotary
Interest in City Contest Remains High with Daily Entries
Interest in the City Beautiful contest stays strong as entries arrive daily. Mrs Ernest Hansen submitted a bouquet of nasturtiums and asters. Mrs Verdi Gill and Mrs Charles Kelly also brought bouquets to the Chamber of Commerce. no prizes are offered. Gill submitted cosmos and Kelly galardsias.
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Ernest Hansen
Verdi Gill
Charles Kelly
Chamber of Commerce
Gill
Kelly
Hartz and Flowers Is New Law Firm
Akron's new law firm opens with the name Hartz and Flowers. A brief from the state capital notes 14 new attorneys passed the bar in New Mexico this year, including McConnell Tansey McAtee Ward Hunker Wollard Poldervaart Neel Nelson Nason Morris and Sanchez.
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Hartz and Flowers
Akron, O
Maestro
Akron
Hartz & Flowers
Associated Press
Santa FE
N. M
New Mexico
Harry Lee McConnell
Charles M. Tansey, Jr
W. Peter McAtee
Albuquerque
Robert W. Ward
George H. Hunker, Jr
Robert W. Wollard
Las Vegas
Arie Poldervaart
Norman M. Neel
Robert Miles Nason
Harry Oliver Morris
Farmington
Jess D. Weir
Las Cruces
Maurice Sanchez
Much Drilling In State Oil Fields
Hobbs New Mexico August 17 115 rigs were reported operating in this week’s state oil conservation office tally following drastic crude price cuts and a history making shutdown of producing wells.
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Lovington
Lea County
Eddy
New Mexico
Eddy County
Lea
Chaves
Dona Ana
Otero County
Hobbs
N. M
State Oil Conservation Office
Dinner to Honor Chavez Tonight in Albuquerque
About 400 New Mexico Democratic leaders gather at the Hilton Hotel in Albuquerque for a homecoming banquet at 7 p m to honor Senator Dennis Chavez. Governor John E Miles will address the crowd before departing Santa Fe for Fort Worth Texas on personal business.
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Albuquerque
N. M
New Mexico
Democratic Party
Dennis Chavez
Hilton Hotel
John E. Miles
Santa Fe
Fort Worth
Tex
Bank robbers hold up Philadelphia bank for 15600
Five men robbed the Wyoming Bank and Trust Company in North Philadelphia’s Olney district and escaped with between 15000 and 20000 dollars. They moved quickly and blended with passersby outside as no alarm could be sounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Wyoming Bank & Trust Company
Olney
New Mexico Amateur Golf Tourney Dates Announced
The New Mexico Golf Association mailed the tourney program for the 25th amateur championship to state golfers. Aug 24 27 events at the country club include qualifying rounds driving contest and 36 hole finals. Notables include defending champion Verne Stewart and past champions list from 1915 onward.
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Hobbs
H. Iverson
Verne (Spec) Stewart
Legislature Asked To Study Insurance
The New Mexico legislature was urged to study state insurance for public property and high insurance rates cited by the Tri-State Firemen's Association. The group, representing firemen from western New Mexico, eastern Arizona and southwestern Colorado, called for a general investigation of the insurance structure affecting the state and its political subdivisions. It noted premiums of 1,253,627.95 from 1923 to 1934 with losses totaling 273,789.52 or 21.84 percent and urged appointment of a legislative commission to study the loss ratio.
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Gallup, N. M
New Mexico
Tri-State Firemen’s Association
Arizona
Colorado
Association Plans Insurance Reforms and Self-Insurance Study
The group discussed authorizing state insurance rate changes by the superintendent if companies resist reductions. A plan where the state and subdivisions carry their own insurance was recommended. Dolores, Colorado, was chosen for next year’s convention. Officers elected: W. J. Thomas, president. E. M. Haldeman, vice president. S. E. Brentari, secretary-treasurer. Lee Trip, director. Floyd Rhodes, director.
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Dolores
Colo
Association
W. J. Thomas
E. M. Haldeman
Ganado
Ariz
S. E. Brentari
Gallup
Lee Trip
Corte
Briton Reed Railton readies Railton Red Lion for speed test
In Utah near Bonneville Salt Flats on August 17 Reed Railton, the British designer behind the turtle-shaped Railton Red Lion, prepared his car for a test aimed at beating the 357.5 mph record held by G. E. T. Eyston. John Cobb, sponsor, planned a dawn trial after a morning run, with attempts not to be made before Saturday at the earliest. Mayor Ross Walker resigned amid a week of Civic troubles.
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Bonneville Salt Flats
Utah
Reed Railton
John Cobb
G. E. T. Eyston
Cobb
Railton
Railton Red Lion
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