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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1932
Page
6
The Roswell Elks Lodge hosts its annual charity ball at the Armory tonight starting at nine o'clock. Admission is one dollar per couple, with proceeds funding the Elks Christmas charity fund. No new entertainment features planned for the evening. Santa Claus gift time noted with gifts for all ages.
Holiday decor on Old Main street as evergreens frame storefronts while area youths enjoy free Tom Sawyer showings across Roswell theatres. Buick unveils 1933 models next week. McNally Hall promises a grand display. Armory hosts charity ball to benefit local causes.
In a rugged fourth period Army scored a second TD via Buckler and Frentzel as Vidal and Buckler power the Cadets downfield. Navy, led by resilient plays and key passes, falls short with stiff Army defense and late drives stalled near the goal line.
The decree allocates interests among 54 plaintiffs and several defendants in a half section. It sets ratios from 1 60th to 1 420th, denies Clara Fowler any cross claim, and bars defendants from any undivided half interest. Shell Petroleum proceeds and Magnolia Oil calculations are outlined, with net earnings shared after deducting costs. Specific undivided interests and denied claims for Home-Star Royalties Co, Ohio Fuel and Supply Co, and Cortez Oil Co are listed, plus a lost item notice.
One thousand children take part in a window shopping slogan contest organized by the Roswell Advertising Club. The event runs over the next two Saturdays with a Christmas slogan in each window. The first ten correct submissions per Saturday win prizes and free movie tickets.
Secretary of War Hurley reports that world conditions keep American land defenses at or below minimum needs. He opposes Philippine independence, urges nonpartisan defense funding, and backs comprehensive Muscle Shoals legislation. He notes cooperation among War Navy boards and warns against premature Philippine policy shifts.
Dean Probert testified about potash beds near Carlsbad being easy to mine with standard methods. He claimed he never earned 100000 yearly from his devices while serving as dean and professor at the University of California since 1916. Marie Wright testified that the United States Potash Company paid C A Pierce ten thousand dollars annually plus ten shares of stock as a bonus.
Deputy sheriff Dude Peck II is reported ill with influenza today. The brief note cites sick leave and anticipates return to duty after recovery. No other persons or agencies are mentioned.
Judge H. A. Kiker who has presided in Roswell for two weeks over district court will depart for Raton tomorrow morning.
Senator Sam G Bratton, here for a federal court case, was expected to depart Roswell tonight. It was unclear if he would travel to Washington or return Monday for the case's conclusion.
Fair conditions expected in Roswell and Pecos Valley tonight and on Sunday. Cooler overnight temps but gentle winds with dry air, light cloud cover. No precipitation expected, minimal wind disturbances, and mild daytime highs.
A late third period drive by the Middies near the Army right end produced the third touchdown for Army. Brown converted the extra point, tying the score at 0-0 and keeping the contest suspenseful with a 0-0 stalemate.
Rev George M Henderson superintendent of the New Mexico District of the Methodist Episcopal Church is in Roswell from Albuquerque, his headquarters, and will be in the pulpit at the First Methodist Church tomorrow.
Classified ad fragment lists Nickson Beauty Shop at 646 and Falconi Electrical Co at 219 W 2nd with phone numbers 646 and 289. It mentions a white wave quality product priced at 2.25 and notes readiness to service any radio model.
A notice promotes stamped card table covers for unfinished projects. Available at Art Gift Shop located at 107 West 4th Street.
Greenhaven Curio Shop at 612 East Second advertises tapestries and table covers at extremely low prices, inviting customers to visit for bargain decor and home accents.
A regular meeting and work in the Initiatory degree is set for Monday night December Sth at 8 p m with refreshments served. John Emmett will preside as Master of Ceremonies and David Dunn acts as Scribe.
Kay Francis plays Blonde in Ernst Lubitsch's Trouble In Paradise with Mariam Hopkins and Bert Marshall as the modern Adam. Charlie Rugles and Edward Everett Horton team for a nonstop comedy at the Princess previews tonight through Tuesday.
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