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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1934

Page

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Roswell Men Not Running For NM Governor Says Tribune

Economy in government is the major issue in New Mexico public affairs, with several prominent figures stating they are not candidates for governor or other offices. District Judge M A Otero Jr and H A Riker of Raton decline nominations, while Hiram Dow of Roswell and Dr J J Clarke of Artesia also indicate they will not seek office. The Tribune notes the emphasis on economical administration and reduced taxes to restore citizen confidence. Frank H Patton is the only avowed candidate among those questioned.

Albuquerque New Mexico Albuquerque Tribune Theribune M. A. Otero, Jr Santa Fe H. A. Riker Raton Otero Hinkle Hiram Dow Roswell Senate J. J. Clarke Artesia Jhlot

Tropical gale pummels Freeport Texas coastal area

Freeport Texas endured 24 hours of hurricane force winds and heavy rain as a tropical gale subsided. No deaths reported. Wind eased to 40 mph by 8 a.m. CST, barometer rising, tide lowered, and roads remained passable. One small tree down and a sunken 25-foot boat noted. Residents evacuated. several stayed as others returned. Coast guard and Hemmer family maintained communications during the storm.

Freeport Tex Texas Gulf Coast Ship Channel Coast Guard W. L. Hemmer Houston Hemmer Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Hemmers

Rain Returns to Much of New Mexico Drought Easing

Overcast skies brought scattered rains across most of New Mexico today as moisture fell to ease the drought, signaling a potential relief after a prolonged dry period.

Albuquerque

Bar Leader Urges Cleaning Dishonest Lawyers Now

Milwaukee August 28 AP Earle W Evans president of the American bar association urged the legal profession to purge dishonest men so lawyers can lead public demand for better government. He warned against lawyer criminals who advise clients to commit crimes and called for stricter enforcement and accountability to reduce crime costs. The storm also brought weather across New Mexico with rain in parts, clearing in other areas and drought relief aiding various towns.

Milwaukee Earle W. Evans American Bar Association Evang Association

Baseball scores and rain postponements across the leagues

American League saw Cleveland beat Boston 8 to 3 after a 2-0 start. St Louis topped Washington 9 to 1 as Detroit and Philadelphia games were rained out. Chicago and New York also postponed on wet grounds. In midday action Boston split with Pittsburgh and Philadelphia shaded Cincinnati while New York defeated Chicago 3 to 0. Home run events featured Clift St Louis Camille Philadelphia G Davis Philadelphia Parmelee New York.

Van Meter Slain Here Ends Dillinger Gang Folly

Homer Van Meter, associate of John Dillinger, was shot dead by St. Paul police after officers learned a gunman was in town. The fatal confrontation ends his criminal career in a parallel to Dillinger's fadeout.

Homer van Meter John Dillinger Pals St. Paul

Committees named for New Mexico general contractors code

Santa Fe AP reports the state administrative agency released local committees for the general contractors code. District leaders include Kilbourne L. House for Albuquerque in Sandoval Valencia Socorro and Bernalillo. R F Yoder for San Juan and McKinley. G N Eubank for Santa Fe Rio Arriba Taos Torrance. Joe Medinger Sr and D E Edwards with W M Wells for Las Cruces Sierra Dona Ana. John Harris for Deming and nearby. W B Murrell and J Carroll with W G Langston and W H Bray and Hank Purdy for Alamogordo. G N Amis for Roswell Tom Heflin Artesia R J Tofflemeyer Carlsbad. Earl McCullum Portales J Lann and Frank Wallace Clovis G Funk Tucumcari. C D Kallmeyer O M Sperry M M Sundt Las Vegas. Duplicate bid depositories required. Santa Fe J J Dempsey Albuquerque Lawrence Kemer Gallup W M Bickel Las Cruces First National Bank Alamogordo Jack Holloman Clovis R V Miller Las Vegas Las Vegas Savings Bank Roswell First National Bank Roswell Carlsbad Carlsbad National Bank.

Santa Fe New Mexico Code Authority Kilbourne L. House Albuquerque Sandoval Valencia Socorro Bernalillo R. F. Yoder Gallup San Juan McKinley G. N. Eubank Rio Arriba Taos Torrance Las Crucés Joe Medinger D. E. Edwards Lag Cruces W. M. Wells Mesilla Park Sierra Dona Ana Catron, Grant Hidalgo Luna Deming John Harris R. L. Snyder Silver City S. J. Heather Lordsburg Alamogordo Otero Lincoln W. B. Murrell John Carroll W. G. Langston Carrizozo W. H. Bray Cloudcroft Hank Purdy Tularosa Roswell Chaves Eddy Lea G. N. Amis Tom Heflin Artesia R. J. Tofflemeyer Carlsbad Clovis J. J. Dempsey Lawrence Kemer W. M. Bickel Las Cruces First National Bank Jack Holloman

Watermelon Feast at K P Lodge Brings Members T

The Knights of Pythias lodge held a lawn watermelon feast at 905 North Richardson after their meeting at the K P hall on West Second Street. About 35 attended as the wives socialized, with a flag history program, g q talk by O E Little, readings by Mrs F E Plymate and Maurine Plymate, and watermelons furnished by Mr Little.

Knights of Pythias Lodge A. L. Park North Richardson Park Home K. P. Hall West Second Street United States O. E. Little F. E. Plymate Maurine Plymate Mr. Little

Estancia Store Robbed by Three Unidentified Men

Estancia New Mexico August 28 AP three masked men held up the Estancia Valley Supply Company store late last night forcing the manager and customers to the floor while rifling the till and taking merchandise. The trio fled in an undetermined car. No clues or assistance available early today.

Estancia N. M Hestancia

Stop FERA projects in Chaves County cotton season

The executive committee of the Chaves County Welfare Association will discuss halting FERA projects during cotton picking season at a Thursday 3 o'clock Chamber of Commerce meeting. Arguments exist on both sides and a thorough discussion will precede any decision. Rev. D Fy Titus chairs the session.

Chaves County Welfare Association Chamber of Commerce FERA D. Fy. Titus

Reelected Officers Lead Pecos Valley Cotton Growers

The Pecos Valley Cotton Growers Association re elected all officers at yesterday's board meeting. John Tweedy serves as president, George E French as secretary, and John B Beers Sr as manager. Directors include Tweedy French S W Smith Harry Cowan and M W Evans. The year reported strong profits from government ten cent loan cotton with net gains of 13 to 17 cents per bale. The association plans to handle the forthcoming 12 cent loan via the RFC at 4 percent annual interest only while cotton is held. Loans require low middling grade or higher and staple of 7 5 for longer. The group views the loan as market stabilizing not price fixing.

Pecos Valley Cotton Growers’ Association John Tweedy George E. French John B. Beers Sr South Spring Roswell S. W. Smith Dexter Harry Cowan Hagerman M. W. Evans Lake Arthur Artesia R.F.C

Norma Riemen Departs After Milwaukee Visit

Norma Riemen leaves Miss Norma Rieman and travels home to Milwaukee after a two week visit with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Riemen. She is Elmer Riemen’s sister.

Norma Riemen Norma ‘Rieman Milwaukee Elmer Riemen

Roswell School Starts Here One Week From Today

Roswell City Schools prepare for 1934 1935 term with D N Pope as superintendent Irene Swann supervising public school art Thelma Perry overseeing music and glee clubs Hather McNally physical education and dramatic coach Poe W Corn boys athletics Helen Noah wind and string instruments director Martha cowan Ruth Mandelson etc listed for junior high and elementary posts across Washington Missouri East Side North Hill South Hill and Colored School with principals at each site and staff roster for the coming year to begin Tuesday September 4th.

Roswell D. N. Pope Irene Swann Thelma Perry Supervieo Hather McNally Poe W. Corn Helen Noah Ella Yeager J. D. Shinkle R. E. Morris A. B. Corum Ning Cullen Lois Burnett Martha Cowan George N. Carothers Paul H. Deaton Alice Shortle Shirley Feather Rozella Kropp Ruth Mandelson Carrie Skillman Norma Thomson Verna Ines Nelleva Pooth R. L. Villard Charles E. Herbert Ernest Harp Gladys Palmer Joe Carpenter Hazel Vineyard Elizabeth Lancaster Mildred French Dick R. Heath T. J. Hubbard Elwin Miller A. L. Pearce Hsther Morgan Charlotte Kling Alyce Teague Neva Palmer Helen Snipes Eula Bybee Lenore Shafer Washington Avenue Jenney Kinney Fay Kerley Elizabeth Yarborough Ruth Noah Alice Webb Helen Koons Gladys Webb Lois Eddins Ida Mulray Grace Robinson Missouri Avenue Burr Powell Hazel Smith Clyde Totten Margaret Meadows Hazel Simmons Lucife Bates

Local D A V Y Chapter Holds Family Meeting

A family meeting of the local D A V chapter and D A V Auxiliary drew 62 members last night. The event began with a watermelon feed at Circle Drive park at 6 30 then moved to the D A V hut where Miss Eulalia Miero performed two Spanish numbers. The rest of the evening featured games with broad participation and the gatherings have boosted attendance.

Circle Drive Park Eulalia Miero

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