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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1933
Page
8
The Spring Mound Valley School near Dexter reports 21 pupils enrolled, a 100 percent turnout for the community. Everett Stanley serves as the teacher.
Mrs Martha Kennedy mother of Clif Conley, has been seriously ill in St Marys hospital but is improving slowly. She expects to be moved to her daughter’s home soon.
Elk Ray Hill visited Roswell today, arriving from his Elk home. He met local residents and discussed community concerns during a brief stop in town.
The Boy Scout Board of Review will meet at the scout office in the courthouse on Saturday afternoon to pass upon the credentials of scouts applying for awards at the monthly Court of Honor next Monday night.
Narsie Ernadis, 65, died at four this morning at his residence at 503 East Hendricks. He worked for many stock firms around Roswell. Funeral services were held this afternoon and burial followed at South Park with Ballard Funeral Home directing.
Washington dispatch reports the president moving to settle a dispute in the Agricultural Department and appointing George N. Peek to oversee the rational recovery administration to handle new codes. The department had delayed action on the crucial codes amid disagreements.
Claude Simpson reports a complete sellout of tickets for the annual Chamber of Commerce dinner at the Woman's Club in Roswell tomorrow night. Governor A W Hockenhull will give the principal address, arriving with Mrs Hockenhull tomorrow afternoon, along with other dignitaries from Santa Fe Artesia and neighboring communities. Four talks precede the governor, covering the Eastern New Mexico State Fair the Bottomless Lakes Park the Pecos Valley artesian basin and highways. R L Matone will serve as toastmaster. Funeral services were held yesterday for Aaron Clauson 83 a pioneer newspaperman who helped found the Raton Reporter and aid in establishing the Raton Range.
A column riffs on yesterday's headlines noting Jess Willard as guilty of battery and musing on jail cells. A local tale highlights Winston Daniels returning from a Mexico honeymoon and a call for his insights. Classified ads prove their value with a tire mystery solved via a cheap notice. Santa arrives in Roswell next Saturday with candy for kids as toys fill the local office and plans for a Princess film and a Junior High play All Of A Sudden Peggy spark chatter.
Santa Fe AP Mauldin business manager of the highway department and Clovis city manager resigned from the state highway commission as his term expired He will draw the business manager salary while awaiting reappointment by the Governor The commission will next meet Dec 28 with bids expected on 15 projects
Government plans to borrow 9.559 billion dollars via one year certificates to meet mid December maturities of 728 million, cover debt interest of 114 million and boost cash by over 160 million. Treasury and Federal Reserve banks opened books as government maintains a six day old gold price and firmer bond market.
Chicago reports that Notre Dame Nebraska Michigan State and Marquette are tied to a potential Big Ten expansion as the conference ponders adding a new member before the 1934 season. A Northwestern Chicago merger could shrink the league to nine, moving Northwestern to undergrad status and shifting football players to Northwestern. Michigan State is seen as the likely member, while Notre Dame Nebraska and Marquette face hurdles.
Jig saw puzzles will be acceptable contributions to the Lions collection for Roswell children on Christmas morning. Residents are asked to bring old puzzles to John Mayhew at Roswell Building and Loan, the Chamber of Commerce, or the fire station or call 434 to be collected. Doll and other toys are welcome. This year toys are in better condition but fewer have been donated, and the Lions aim to collect enough for Christmas.
S P Peterson chief of the Albuquerque weather bureau retires December 31 after more than 30 years in government service. He joined as a coast survey member in 1893, served on ships Plake and Eagle, fought in the Spanish American War, and helped establish airways weather service between Wichita and Kingman. He logged 19 000 miles by air and aided the dole flight to Hawaii. His future plans are not announced.
The senior class of Roswell High School performs the comedy All Of A Sudden Peggy at the junior high auditorium at eight tonight with admission set at 25 cents.
Gallup with First State Bank of Gallup to reorganize and reopen First National Bank of Gallup around January 1. First State Bank will assume all deposits of the closed Firet National, shut since the bank moratorium last March, in a regional banking change. Tucumcari jury selection begins in the murder case of Lelland Bell tied to Christmas Day killings of Charlie and Everett Fling amid a range feud.
An advert promises instant relief from a hacking cough with bron choline Emulsion. The product is described as a strong tasting syrup that goes down smoothly and should provide quick soothing effects, with a money back guarantee from Pecos Valley Drug and other druggists.
Have been fixed by the Code authority at Washington and are in effect now and should be the same by all Cleaners however some of the industry have only a price appeal to get business. Send your cleaning to an institution where quality and not price is paramount. Bailey's Cleaning Works. Phone 90- 420 North Main.
Special prices on children's permanents and shampoos and sets at Realistic Beauty Shop. Phone 640. Advertising insert notes discounts and contact details for the limited offer.
Classified note advertises wood for sale just across the railroad tracks at East Alameda. Contact details appear in the 713x-Adv. Record Want Ads section for ordering and pickup.
Regular meeting of Roswell Lodge No 18 A F and AM on Thursday December 7 1933 at 7 30 pm featuring regular election of officers Leland Fellows W M and Elmer Riemen secretary will attest the record in the lodge minutes for that date and time.
Radio brief notes a musical revue by Ginsberg airing Sunday at 6 15 PM on daily incept schedule with key details.
Mrs Wright and Mrs Porter run a beauty culture school offering complete courses in all branches with practical live model training under licensed teachers. They aim to cooperate with standard rate city shops and advertise student work at student prices, phone 182 for tuition costs or appointment.
The Roswell D A V post cancels its regular Saturday night dance this week to avoid conflicting with the Elks annual Charity Ball set for Friday and Saturday nights.
A small classified style notice advises buyers to investigate Philco radio models before purchase. It suggests contacting Falconi, Roswell's Radio Expert, for information on the newest radio construction advances.
In Coucil Bluffs Iowa a fire department test by city leaders and the National Board of Fire Underwriters found two 1,000 gallon pumpers underperformed until Conoco Bronze gasoline provided extra pep. After testing four brands Conoco Bronze surpassed others and removed the deficiency mark. The city adopted Conoco Bronze and Conoco Germ Processed Motor 677 for exclusive use in its equipment.
There were no entries yesterday in The Record's news tip contest. Two tickets to either the Yucca or Princess Theatre will be given daily to the best tip for a news story. Call or visit with tips and must say you are entering. The coming attractions include William Powell in the Kenmel Murder Case at Yucca and Zane Gray's Robbers Roost at Princess with George O'Brien.
Local adv notes a new art gift shop at 107 West 4th Street Southeast offering decorative items and small gifts. Listing emphasizes available artwork and home decor.
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