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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1939

Page

8

Chevrolet dealers meeting attendance announced in El Paso

Dwight McNally and D H Newton of McNally Hall Motor Company will attend a Chevrolet dealers meeting in El Paso tomorrow. Ad lists mid century sale items at L F Woodhead 317 North Main St with half price offers on numerous kitchen and appliance goods including Sandwhich Toasters Coffee Makers and Magic Maid mixers.

Dwight McNally D. H. Newton McNally-Hall Motor Company el Paso L. F. Woodhead’s North Main St

Chamberlain Speech Signals Resolve to Stand by Poland

Prime Minister Chamberlain, in a 16 minute address, affirmed Britain's firm policy for Poland and said the full British fleet is ready for action if war breaks out. He reported Hitler’s note and Britain's final answer, while urging restraint in the press and emphasizing a peaceful path if German-Polish differences can be settled.

Chamberlain Great Britain Hitler Poland Germany Adolf Hitler Nevile Henderson Questioen Britain England Europe

Texas Oil Back To Normal After Two Day Extension

Texas moves to resume oil production in six mid continent states after a two day extension of shutdowns. Lon A. Smith of the Texas railroad commission said Texas wells reopen Friday morning, with Oklahoma Louisiana New Mexico Kansas and Arkansas likely to follow. Shell Company spokesman T E Swigart testified prices would be restored, while Oklahoma tentatively extended its shutdown to align with Texas.

Austin Tex Texas Lon A. Smith Texas Railroad Commission Interstate Compact Commission Oklahoma Louisiana New Mexico Kansas Arkansas Interstate Oil Compact Commission Railroad Commission T. E. Swigart Houston Shell Company Oklahoma City Reford Bond Oklahoma Corporation Commission Bond

British Calm Praised Amid Anxiety and Danger

The article notes praise for Britain's calm during tense times. Chamberlain attributes calm to clear duty and readiness for any eventuality. Foreign Secretary Halifax echoed caution yet held that hope should not be abandoned and reason may prevail.

Lord Halifax House of Lords

Last Good Will Trip Set for Sept 8 by Chamber of Commerce

The third and final good will trip organized by the Chamber of Commerce will depart Friday September 8 at seven to tour routes between Roswell and Carrizozo, lunch in Carrizozo, returning via Tularosa and Rio Doso. W W Merritt says trips benefit the community and aims to fill both buses. forty firms paid for all three trips and are urged to send a company representative, preferably the head.

Chamber of Commerce Merchants Committee Roswell Carrizozo Tularosa Ruidoso W. W. Merritt Lincoln County

Court Trial Set for Ed Gray Abuse Complaint

In J. P. Court trial set for 2 p.m. Wednesday on a complaint charging Ed Gray with striking and abusing his wife who signed the complaint. Hearing held on peace bond proceedings against J C Richardson and judgment withheld.

J. P Ed Gray J. C. Richardson

For Sale Trumpet or Cornet by Carl Johnson

For sale a good trumpet or cornet listed by Carl Johnson. Asking price seven dollars fifty cents. Contact 8 2913. Includes the seller’s humorous tag of “of course.”

Carl Johnson Sander

More Pontoons To Lift Lost Sub

Salvage teams plan two additional pontoons to lift the submarine Squalus after a failed first attempt. The $4 million craft sank back to 90 feet while air pumping failed to bring the bow and stern to the surface.

Portsmouth N. H Atlantic

Galento Nova Fight Delayed to September 15 in Philadelphia

Promoter Herman Taylor announced an eight day postponement of the Tony Galento Lou Nova heavyweight bout to Sept. 15 to allow Nova extra recovery time from a slight cold. The match, originally set for Sept. 7, moves to Friday night, Sept. 15, as Nova requested more time to be in good shape.

Galento-Nova Philadelphia Tony Galento Lou Nova Nova Herman Taylor Orange N. J Taylor

El Paso Woman Sued For 10000 Dollars

Charlene Watkins a 20 year old El Paso dramatic student and society girl was sued for 10000 damages by Hugh V. Elliott a Los Angeles city fireman. Elliott alleges Watkins car skidded into a fire truck he rode injuring him.

EL Paso Los Angeles Calif Charlene Watkins Hugh V. Elliott Elliott Miss Watkins

Roswell Social Notes and Auto Collision Suit

Mrs. Ernest Bowen enjoys a California vacation while the Methodist WMS meets locally. Social callers include Mrs. D L Geyer and Raymond Newsom on furlough. A legal suit seeks 6000 damages from H E Ansley for a Roswell auto crash on November 1 1938 with attorney L O Fullen.

Thelma Jones Chaves County H. E. Ansley Eddy County 6Th and Garden Roswell L. O. Fullen

Vanishing teas held at Woman's clubhouse in Hagerman

Mrs C W Curry and Mrs Lloyd Harshey hosted the fourth in a series of vanishing teas at the Hagerman Woman's clubhouse Thursday afternoon from 3 to 5. Tea cookies and cake were served to several attendees while music was provided by Dean Conditt and others. The next event will feature Mrs E A White. Elizabeth Basden died at 63 after a long illness, with burial at Shade Lawn by Mason Funeral Home. Reverend Wallace led the Nazarene church service in Memohis.

C. W. Curry Lloyd Harshey Woman’s Clubhouse Mabel Cowan Dean Conditt Donald West Miss Conditt Miss Cowan E. R. McKinstry E. A. White Elizabeth Basden Nazarene Church Wallace Mason Funeral Home Shade Lawn W. C. Farr Baptist Church Memophis

For Rent: New Six Room House at 603 North Ohio

Classified item lists a newly finished six room house for rent at 603 North Ohio asking $30 per month. Contact numbers 315 or 1229W, with 8-2913c reference. Also a hot water plant for an eight room house offered at $175, phone 504 8-2913x. Additional listings include a three room unfurnished house at 709 N Main, phone 1415 8-29t3x and a four room east side duplex furnished at 100 South Sea, 8-29t3c.

North Ohio N. Main East Side South Sea

2000 Awards at Roswell Fair Highlight the Event

The Eastern New Mexico State Fair opens Oct 4 for four days with 700 contests and over 2000 cash or ribbon prizes. Categories span cattle Herefords dairy sheep hogs poultry vegetables fruits and many kitchen and needlework classes plus 4-H divisions.

New Mexico State Fair Keen A. Rafferty New Mexico North Main Street Jersey Holstein Guernsey

Kiwanians Hear Of Coyote Prospects

Roswell high school prospects for football discussed at Kiwanis luncheon. Principal Paul Deaton spoke of a tough schedule and a colorful season while praising coach Poe Corn. Nine lettermen named and several potential starters identified. Guests listed from Missouri and Texas were noted along with board appointments.

Paul H. Deaton Roswell High Kiwanis Deaton Poe Corn Coach Corn Mr. Deaton Coyotes Corn Paul House Barton Oglesby Walter Whitmore Wirt Roney Price Hennan Paul Herring John Kelly Bill Holloman Harold Bryant Dick Brenneman Arthur Dekker Warren Cobean LeRoy English Frank Joyce John Waddill Tom Hoover Lee Miller James Young Paris C. C. Sutton Wichita Kan Z. E. Smith Panhandle Texas

Slater Heads Firestone Operations in Roswell

Bill Slater leads Firestone Company activities in Roswell while he and his wife search for a local home. He arrives from Firestone roles in Lubbock Texas and has previously served in Akron Ohio and Oklahoma City Oklahoma.

Bill Slater Firestone Company Roswell Mrs. Slater Mr. Slater Lubbock Texas Akron Ohio Oklahoma City Oklahoma

Roswell Social Roundup Sparks Calls for Names

Our society editor notes Mrs. Bear dressed for an event tomorrow and seeks reader tips for the chin whiskers column. Found Reed Mulkey, magnate at Firestone, overseeing a new pump, and Paul Zink arrives from Mexico with a growing beard, after joining El Centro Chamber trip.

Mrs. Bear Reed Mulkey Magnolia Firestone

Roswell movement clears brush and weeds

Local effort led by Bob Seig eliminates unsightly growth in Roswell amid a broader campaign to tidy up public spaces. Community volunteers praise the cleanup as a step toward a neater town.

Bob Seig Roswell

Bank Visit Sparks Fu Manchu Themed Remark

A visit to the First National Bank prompts a playful note that the male staff resemble Fu Manchu with mustaches. The writer jokes that many men wear such facial hair, creating a comic imagery.

First National Bank Fu Manchu

John C Gallup Dies After Illness at 91

John Carter Gallup, 91, died at 10:00 am after a yearlong illness. A Rome resident since 1932, he came from San Francisco, California, and was born January 1, 1848 in Dayton, Ohio. His wife perished in the San Francisco earthquake. he was the last survivor of a large family. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 2:00 pm, Ballard Funeral Home handling arrangements.

John Carter Gallup

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