Roswell Features and Local Quirks Spotlight
In a humorous column by Hawxshaw, Roswell residents joke about a misaddressed catalogue to Cobeans stationery in Roswell New Mexico, while noting local quirks such as a sleepy cow town image, Mrs Rafferty’s publicity for the Eastern New Mexico State Fair, and the recent Ball and White remodeling with Hilton Ray and Red Ball in the smart suit department.
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Warren Cobean
Cobeans
Roswell
New Mexico
U. S
Klinkerbottom
Ball and White
Hilton Ray
Red Ball
Suit
Keen Rafferty
Baltimore
Rafferty
Godfrey Speaks On Cadet Grid Prospects
Coach L T Babe Godfrey of the N M M S Broncos talked cadet football prospects at the Roswell Lions club meeting. District governor G L Guthrie of Las Cruces will visit next Thursday night. A N Rusty Etz presided in Robert Ball s absence on a trip to New York.
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L. T
Babe” Godfrey
N. M. M. S. Broncos
The
Lions
G. L. Guthrie
Las Cruces
Lions International
Roswell Club
A. N
Rusty” Etz
Robert Ball
New York
Will Robinson Builds Photo Series for Know Your New Mexico
Via the Grapevine, Will Robinson collects new pictures for his Know Your New Mexico project. He keeps at the educational hobby, and the writer salutes his financial dedication to the effort.
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Will Robinson
New Mexico
Decker
Alf Guffey's Grass on Face Sparks Gossip
Alf Guffey, sporting a six inch growth of grass on his face, defends the unruly beard while wryly blaming a spill from son Mark for ditching the shave. Neighbors note the odd facial completion as a local quip.
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Alf Guffey
Alf
Mark
Cardinal Williams card sparks shock at Pine Lodge
A Carrot-Top Williams card features a Model magnate portraying an Indian maiden in a canoe over Niagara Falls. The scene, linked to Pine Lodge lore, prompts stunned reactions and calls for clarification about the performer’s public persona and the provocative imagery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrot-Top Williams
Pine Lodge
Watson
Niagara Falls
John McBoyle Reports Incoming Visit From Will Lawrence
Insurance solicitor John McBoyle says he has word from Will Lawrence that he intends to arrive by sea within about a week to ten days, signaling a forthcoming port entry and potential business.
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John McBoyle
Will Lawrence
Will
Bill Vandewart Eyes Cellophane-Worthy Styles
Stocky fashion furnisher Bill Vandewart returns from trips to eastern style markets in search of wrap worthy cellophane and retail inspiration.
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Bill Vandewart
Fosters Resolve Oil Crisis Solution Arrives
The Foster family headed by Wesley Foster Sr and Mrs Foster met this morning and reached a proper solution to the oil crisis. Buddy Foster joined them in the effort as they announced their plan to address the shortage.
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Fosters
Wesley, Sr
Buddy
Mrs. Foster
Frolicsome Dakens Views San Antonio Polo Fields
Bob Dakens returns from San Antonio and praises the waving polo fields as a sight to marvel at in a playful fashion note.
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Bob Dakens
San Antonio
Bob
Ostrich Green Promotes Prosperity in Southwestern Public Service
Ostrich Green, a beaming figure for Southwestern Public Service, says valley business is bustling. Sam Hameed was seen on the corner, asked what he sought, and replied that someone said prosperity was just around the corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ostrich Green
Southwestern Public Service
Sam Hameed
College All Stars shakeup names new lineup for Soldier Field
Chicago reports Elmer Layden reshuffles the college all star team to face the New York Giants at Soldier Field on August 30. Only four of the 11 starters from the nationwide poll remain. public choices still at positions include Bowden Wyatt, Charles Brock, Bob McLeod, and Howie Weiss.
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Chicago
Neww York Giants
Soldier Field
Elmer Layden
Notre Dame
Bill Daddie
Pittsburgh
Greens
Joe Reiner
al Wolff
Santa Clara
Horace Bell
Minnesota
Mike Kochel
Fordham
Bill Hofer
Billy Patterson
Baylor
Bowden Wyatt
Tennessee
Charles Brock
Nebraska
Bob McLeod
Dartmouth
Howie Weiss
Wisconsin
War of Nerves and Wartime Plans Stir London Streets
The government plans to move three million school children from danger zones if war erupts, taking them directly from schools. Parents would be told only after the movement ends. Signs in cities warn of trenches and bomb shelters, reflecting a nation adapting to wartime anxiety after Munich.
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London
Munich
Oil Price War Spurs New Mexico Oil Shutdown
The 15 day shutdown of about 2000 New Mexico oil wells proceeded as ordered. Independent producers face losses and bank support may be essential to cover notes due during the period. State officials expect a quick settlement within the emergency window.
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Hobbs
N. M
New Mexico
Roy Yarbrough
Yarbrough
State Oil Conservation Office
Federal Court Term Ends With Quiet Title Ruling
Judge Colin Neblett and federal officials left for Las Cruces after a two day trial concluding last night. The court decision favored Ralph A. Shugart and M. E. Baish, quieting title to valuable Eddy county oil and gas permits against plaintiffs Mildred Ann Winn Fern Sullivan C. L. Sullivan N. S. Sullivan E Donald Wyatt Byrdie Wilkerson Bruce Sullivan.
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Colin Neblett
Las Cruces
Neblett
Ralph A. Shugart
M. E. Baish
Eddy County
Shugart and
Baish
Shugart
Hervey, Dow, Hill and Hinkle
Mildred Ann Winn
Mildred Ann Sullivan
Fern Sullivan
C. L. Sullivan
N. S. Sullivan
E. Donald Wyatt
Byrdie Wilkerson
Bruce Sullivan
Building Road To New Fairgrounds
County road crews laid the grade for a road to the new fairgrounds on West Alameda. The road will run from west Second street south to the fairgrounds about three blocks long. Graveling starts in about two weeks, said county commissioner Harry Puryear. Alameda Avenue to the fairgrounds will be widened.
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Fairgrounds
West Alameda
West Second Street
Harry Puryear
Puryear
Alameda Avenue
McCarthy Returns From Young Demos Meeting
State representative Frank J. McCarthy of Hagerman reports a very successful national Young Democrats convention held in Pittsburgh where he attended as proxy for Ben D. Luchini. Former president of the Chaves County Young Democrats, he returns with positive impressions. Wheat payments set at 18 to 22 cents per bushel for 1940 crop under USDA program due to larger national acreage allotment, down from 28 cents in 1938.
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Frank J. McCarthy
Hagerman
Young Democrats
Pittsburgh
Ben D. Luchini
Mr. McCarthy
Chaves County
Washington
Agricultural Ajustment Administration
For Rent Three Room Unfurnished House
Too Late To Classify for rent three room unfurnished house apply 709 N Main. Phone 1415. 8-1813c For sale 95 head of after pure bred Delano rams being held for display and sale at Wallers feed shed, three miles southeast Roswell. 8-18t6x
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N. Main
Delano
Wallers
S. E. Roswell
Tax plans seek to raise revenue by changing tax rules
A committee proposed using community property rules and family partnerships to shift income for taxation. Options include altering depletion deductions for oil and gas firms, reducing exemptions, trimming top bracket rates, and allowing single corporate returns. Britain rejected Japan’s demand to discuss economic questions in Tokyo talks.
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California
Arizona
Texas
Louisiana
Washington
Oklahoma
Idaho
Nevada
New Mexico
Governor Hopes for Thanksgiving Unity Across States
Santa Fe New Mexico August 18 4 Governor Myles expressed hope that all states would set Thanksgiving on the same date nationwide He supported President Roosevelt's move to shift the holiday from November 30 to November this year if it did not disrupt plans but lamented not all states would be required to comply He said unity was essential to avoid a patchwork Turkey Day and would wait for reactions from other states and New Mexico residents before deciding when to proclaim the holiday.
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Santa FE
N. M
Myles
Roosevelt
New Mexico
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