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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1932
Page
8
Judge M A Otero Jr was due in Roswell this afternoon from Carlsbad where he presided over a term of district court for Eddy county which was dismissed. He may also handle matters in Chaves County district court before returning to Santa Fe.
An advertisement from Art Gift Shop promotes Japanese rubberized pure silk pongee with washable surface. It highlights vivid colors and a special price of $1.00, listed at 107 West 4th Street.
The regular Tuesday evening rifle match of the Roswell Rifle Club will be held at Cahoon Armory tonight starting at seven o'clock.
What kind of radio you have we aren't too proud to work on any kind, advertise Falconi Electrical Co located at 219 West Second Street with phone 289 offering repair services.
A Friday and Saturday showing of Little Orphan Annie at the Yucca Theatre raises funds for the Junior High School Library. Patronage requested by buying tickets from school children or committee members. Adv. 613x Morton’s Transfer. Phone 136. Adv.
Mrs. C L Elder mother of Mrs. W A Johnson and Grover C Elder of Amarillo died at her son's home in Amarillo after a long illness. Her body will be taken to Greenville Texas for burial beside her husband Dr C L Elder who died two years ago. She was well known in Roswell from visits with her daughter.
A small ad lists home cooked meals at five dollars and six dollars per week. Contact 605 North Richardson for Mrs. Tucker.
City reports influenza cases rising with multiple adjustments planned. Dr. C. E. Anderson advertises at 401 North Richardson and phone 1251 as a local contact for guidance and services.
An advertisement for Permanent Waves from Nickson Beauty Shop offers a quality wave service for $2.25, noting the wave has previously sold for much more. Phone contact: 640. Advert appears in a 29tfc issue.
Special communication of Roswell Lodge No. 18 A F and A M on Wednesday December 7 at 7 30 p m with work in the Master Mason's Degree. Attest Elmer Riemen Secretary.
A December notes column discusses shopping days before Christmas with the Record offering a free theatre party for Siamese Twins at the Princess, Lions Club toy drive targets about 100 dolls, a best dressed doll contest, and a nod to the era of choosing many paths in life driven by advertising guidance.
Roswell sports fans will soon see wrestling matches every Monday night at the Armory. Sergeant J. G. McDermitt of the recruiting service in Clovis plans regular events here and in Carlsbad Clovis and El Paso to arrange better matches.
Reese Cagle was elected president and Charles Stone vice president of the Roswell Scoutmasters Association at a Roswell Scoutmasters dinner at the M. E. Church South. Dr H C Henderson spoke briefly and plans were set for a January leaders training course. The President's Awards for Troop excellence were discussed with many Roswell troops seen as contenders.
Dan H Wilmot delivered an inspirational address at the Kiwanis Club meeting. A December 16 Minstrels show was postponed and rescheduled for January 20 featuring Birch and his pony. Proceeds support the Kiwanis Milk Fund. Dollie Cave received thanks after saving 100 pennies for the fund. G H Hockenson presided.
A family feature "Little Orphan Annie" will screen at the Yucca on Friday and Saturday to benefit the Junior High School Library Fund. Tickets are sold by school children or the committee.
The Chaves County Young Democrats plan a 7:30 PM meeting at the Chamber of Commerce where Major J R Kelly of the New Mexico Military Institute will discuss disarmament. Ross Malone Jr will preside and all interested voters are invited regardless of party. Mrs Ferris Arnold has returned to Roswell after two months in Hermosa Beach California.
The Roswell city council and a committee led by McCullough discussed enforcing existing ordinances to regulate house to house peddling during the Christmas season. The meeting drew 15 to 20 merchants and growers who urged tax and regulatory action to protect Roswell dealers and ensure orderly distribution of produce.
A contention arises that ped dlers are not wholesale produce merchants. The argument centers on regulatory scope and the proper licensing requirements for door to door fruit and vegetable sales.
Ed B. Swope, warden of the state penitentiary, says he is the legally elected Bernalillo County Democratic chairman after winning 22 of 33 county central committee votes. He notes Stephen Roehl was ousted by the same committee and emphasizes the panel could change leadership if desired.
Miss Lillian Franzen of the State Welfare Bureau outlined administering federal direct relief funds in New Mexico at the Lions Club weekly gathering. Entries for best dressed doll in the Lions Christmas Toy collection are rolling in, with a big doll as the prize to be awarded at a December 15 tea at Price & Co. store. Visitors included Wallace Barnard of Plainview Texas and James N. Bujac of Carlsbad.
Roswell Boy Scouts will deliver envelopes to over 1,000 homes for New Mexico Tuberculosis Association Christmas Seal sales. Each 100 seal sheet costs $1, with funds matched by Dr. J R Earp to support a state tuberculosis survey.
A list of animal pricing with graded, reduction, and registered rates for dairy cattle sheep goats horses and swine, including Holstein Guernsey Jersey ranges and multiple age categories. Also notes a for rent item: a modern country home with ten acres suitable for chickens, contact Claude Simpson, chamber of commerce.
At a meeting on November 22, 1932 the board declared a quarterly dividend of 1.50 per share on Preferred Stock and 0.45 per share on Common Stock for the quarter ending December 31, 1932, payable December 31, 1952 to stockholders of record at close of business December 20, 1932.
The group of lawyers departed with his partner James E Taylor for Kansas City and were transported to Amarillo by airplane led by Cal Barnett.
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