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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1939

Page

8

Christmas Lighting At Little Madrid

Madrid New Mexico hosts a December spectacle with Gov Miles switching on 40 000 lights and dioramas depicting the Nativity. The town attracts over 60 000 yearly visitors as TWA reroutes planes to view the display while coal company workers fund and operate the festive project with Forest Service support and a child friendly toyland full of characters and rides.

San Francisco Calif Madrid Santa Fe New Mexico Bethlehem United States Travel Bureau Department of the Interior John E. Miles Mary Joseph Nazareth Christ Madelon TWA Madrid Employees Club Jiins United States Forest Service Ball Park Mickey ,Mouse Popeye Santa Claus

Government Wins Milk Trust Case Rulings In Supreme Court

Washington December 4. The government prevailed in Supreme Court rulings on anti trust charges against a group of corporations and individuals alleged to conspire to fix milk prices control supply and curb competition in the Chicago area. Chief Justice Hughes wrote the opinion denying grounds to bar Sherman act applicability and upheld farm legislation since 1890. Justice Roberts reversed a ruling on labor recognition at Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock. The court also ruled the Union Stock Yard and Transit Company of Chicago is subject to ICC regulation and rejected a bid to cancel charges for loading and unloading livestock on grounds of ICC jurisdiction.

Washington Supreme Court Chicago Hughes Department of Justice Union Stock Yard and Transit Company Interstate Commerce Commission Justice Stone Stock Yard Company

Wool futures rise amid limited offerings in New York

In New York on December 5, general demand for wool top futures supported an 10 to 12 cent gain with Dec at 111.0, Meh 102.0, May 98.4, and spot standard top at 116.6, up 0.5. Profit taking dominated selling as buyers covered positions in a thin market. DETROIT reports a federal grand jury indicted 35 individuals, eight manufacturers, three contractors’ associations, two AFL locals, and jobbers for alleged tile trade monopoly in the Detroit area under anti trust laws. This marks the first time criminal charges encompass all industry branches.

New York Detroit AFL Troit

Sentences by Judge McGhee on eight convicts

Judge James B. McGhee sentenced eight men today after convictions or guilty pleas. Steve Wade 20 to 30 years for rape. J H Jump sentence postponed to next term on mortgage sale charge. Murrell Freeman 8 to 9 months for possessing a female minor for evil purposes. Bob Anthony 90 days for larceny. W G Brown 2 to 3 years for forging and presenting worthless checks. Clyde Bouldin 5 to 6 years under habitual criminal act for involuntary manslaughter. E O Creager 2 to 3 years for rape. John Raney 2 to 3 years for subornation of perjury. J C Buster Lewis 2 to 3 years for forgery. McGhee departs for Lovington. Johnson to preside tomorrow.

James B. McGhee Steve Wade J. H. Jump Jump Murrell Freeman Bob Anthony W. G. Brown Clyde Bouldin New Mexico E. O. Creager John Raney J. C Buster) Lewis McGhee Lovington Bryan G. Johnson Albuquerque

Roswell High Football Boys Honored At Local Dinners

Coach Poe Corn and Roswell High football players were honored at a dinner at the Elks Club and at today's Kiwanis luncheon. Corn spoke at both events as players were introduced. Guests included Major Brown Capt Woodbury Capt Kelly N M M I Paul Deaton Roswell High principal Babe Higgins and new Kiwanis member Fred Rowell.

Poe Corn Roswell Elks Club Kiwanis Coach Corn Major Brown Capt Woodbury Kelly Paul Deaton Roswell High Babe Higgins Georgia Tech Fred Rowell Kiwanis Club John J. Corlett Dick Heath Carlsbad High

Elks Donate $50 To Kiwanis Milk Fund

A $50 gift from the Elks Club to the Kiwanis milk fund was announced at the Kiwanis luncheon. Other gifts acknowledged include $5 monthly from Dr. Neely and contributions from Tom Hall The Model Merritts and Byron Lowrey.

The Elks Club Kiwanis Milk Fund Kiwanis Dr. Neely Tom Hall Merritts Byron Lowrey

Green named Chino mines division superintendent

Frederick C. Green of Salines City takes over as superintendent of the Chino mines division of Nevada Consolidated Copper Company at Hurley New Mexico, succeeding the late Frederick Hodges as appointed by general manager Horace Moses. In Dallas Texas the Southwest Conference on Assessment Administration aims to draw over 150 representatives from western states including John W. Chapman delinquent tax attorney for the New Mexico tax commission.

Clie Frederick C. Green Salines City Chino Mines Nevada Consolidated Copper Company Hurley N. M Horace Moses Green Frederick Hodges Dallas Tex John W. Chapman New Mexico Tax Commission

Japs Seek Prolonged Ties Ahead of Treaty's End

United States and Japan discuss post treaty relations as the nine power pact nears expiration on January 26. Japan seeks to bridge the interim with damage claim settlements for bombings in China and a published dossier of Japan’s goodwill, while denying hard threat of economic pressure.

United States Nomura Japan China Tientsin Hankow America

Politically charged trial details reach into state politics

In a San Antonio courtroom details emerge linking district attorney John R. Shook to efforts to indict Maverick on poll tax fraud and potential conspiracy charges. Conflicting testimony from Burket and connections to Emma Tenayuca Brooks surface as debates over immunity and indictments unfold. The jury is urged to acquit Maverick on the poll tax payment charge while broader conspiracy actions remain unsettled. Separately in Santa Fe, James Roach and Beatrice Bassett wed in Alamogordo before a brief honeymoon, and the state oil commission in Hobbs Monument fields continues negotiations on a new production agreement.

John R. Shook Burket Rebecca Taylor San Antonio International Ladies’ Garment Workers Union Maverick LeBaron Cliff Potter Potter Burker Emma Emma Tenayuca Brooks Santa FE N. M Alamogordo James Roach Beatrice Bassett el Paso Roach State Oil Conservation Commission Hobbs Monument

New Welfare Supervisor Helen Ellis Joins New Mexico District

Helen Ellis, named district field supervisor for the New Mexico Department of Public Welfare, covers Chaves Eddy and Lea counties with headquarters in Roswell. She succeeds Charles L. Allison Jr. and brings a UNM degree and Chicago graduate work to a post held since 1936 with a brief recent special assignment. Mrs Ellis is sister to Capt William Heacock.

Helen Ellis New Mexico Department of Public Welfare Chaves Eddy Lea Welfare Department West 11Th Ellis Roswell Charles L. Allison, Jr University of New Mexico University of Chicago Chicago University State Department of Public Welfare Department William Heacock

Indian School Coach Is Removed From Post

Santa Fe New Mexico report states Albuquerque Indian School athletic director Sam Johnson was removed after he pulled his team from the field during a Santa Rosa game amid officiating disputes. Acting AD Jim Choate, formerly an Oklahoma coach, was named to replace him. Johnson remains as boys’ adviser.

Santa FE WN. M H. C. Seymour Sam Johnson Albuquerque Seymour Santa Rosa Johnson Albuquerque School

Chicago Produce Prices Mixed as Markets Steady in December

Chicago December market report shows butter at 581,619 unsettled with prices unchanged. Eggs at 7,113 steady with refrigerator extras 16 1/4 and standards 16, firsts 15 1/4. Poultry margins hold firm with live trucks steady and several weights listed. turkeys and hens priced with minor shifts, other prices unchanged.

Chicago

Woman Sentenced for Vagrancy and Assault in Court

Joan Scott pleaded guilty before Pat O'Neil J. P. to assault with words and vagrancy and was sentenced to 60 days in jail. Ed Gray denied abandoning his wife. trial date not yet set. Cotton Williams pled not guilty to shoplifting at Montgomery Ward. trial not set. James Tarr faces vagrancy charge pending arraignment. Ad Club program features Mrs. C. E. Mason speaking on the Saga of Women and Advertising.

Joan Scott Pat O’neil J. P Ed Gray Cotton Williams Guil Montgomery Ward James Tarr

Chicago Grain Market Prices Reported

Chicago grain prices on December 5 show wheat at 95 3/4 to 96 for December and May, with July at 90 1/8 to 3/8. Corn futures touch 54 1/4 for December and 55 1/2 to 5/8 for May and July 55 1/2 to 5/8. Oats trade around 39 5/8 for December and 37 7/8 to 38 for May, with July at 34 1/8 to 1/4.

Chicago

Final pre Christmas program to be held at Berrendo

Roswell talent presents the last pre Christmas program in rural communities, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, tomorrow night at 7:30 at the Berrendo school. Programs continue after Christmas. A well baby clinic will be held at East Grand Plains school Friday after noon from one o’clock. Dr. W T Guy will conduct exams with county nurse Esther Schaubgel assisting.

Berrendo Roswell Talent Chamber of Commerce East Grand Plains Health Department W. T. Guy Esther Schaubgel

For Rent Modern 3 Room Furnished Home Plus Unfurnished 2 Room

Rental notice lists a furnished three room house and an unfurnished two room house at 100 South Ohio with contact 1060J. Includes brief description and date 12-5t3c.

South Ohio

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Col. Pearson Abe Mayer ED Williams Little Madrid U. S. Supreme Court M’ghee Elks Huff’s Soltaire Masons Penatent Huff State News Elgin Gruen Grueuty Ewers Huff's Jewelry Store Munist Municipal Auditorium American Legion Miss Tenayuca Ferguson R. L. O’brien O’brien T. E. Boggs N. Main St Dept. of Welfare Ad Club C. E. Mason Galveston Candy Crisp Carrots Anderson’s Gardens DR. Galloway P. O. Box Daniel Green Dorsay Haere Pues Central Hardware, Inc Free Delivery
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