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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1939
Page
6
Enrollment in Roswell public schools continues rising in 1938 39 with end of third month counts showing total pupils 3362 up 142 from last year and on the roll 3113 up 130. Average daily attendance reaches 2954.85 up 194.91 while high school enrollment climbs 45 to 571. A county road crew repaired holes on the oiled road to the Country Club.
Twelve convicts at the Kansas state penitentiary failed a bold escape late yesterday. They were halted 100 feet inside the main wall by four hostages and officers, using crude guns, knives, hammers and clubs. A guard fired a warning shot from his tower, prompting the escapees to surrender.
The final sessions of the Cub leaders training course will be held at the Boy Scout office in the courthouse next Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
Furnished four room apartment at 426 N Richardson listed by Will Purdy. Also sale or rent option for a small house at 501 South Main. Listing dates indicate December 7 entries.
GOP leaders meet to consider trimming a $700,000 deficit and timing for the 1940 Republican national convention. The group discusses shorter campaigns and says Dewey’s speech boosted party prospects as plans for July vs June dates are debated. New Mexico maintains six delegate votes in a tentative 1000-count convention slate.
Dr T E Boggs graduate optometrist offers eye examinations and glasses fitted. Lenses ground in own laboratory with expert technicians. Broken lenses duplicated immediately. Phone 21 for appointment.
Sanford father of four is in critical condition at a local hospital after a back stab wound during a fight with R. H. Anderson, operator of a suburban camp ground. Anderson surrendered the knife. sheriff Bill Collins reports. Charlie McCarthy recovering after another operation aided by Edgar Bergen and Universal carpenters for animated eyes.
Roswell Lodge No 18 A F and A M meets Thursday December 7 at 7 30 PM for annual officer election Light refreshments after the meeting All Masons invited By Order W W Huntly W M Attest Elmer H Riemen secretary
The Roswell Rotary club welcomed Claude Simpson, governor of the 115th Rotary district, to a meeting marking his 30th of 31 district club visits. He urged renewed Rotary efforts for international friendship amid world tensions, praising fellowship and the club’s spirited start and good humor. Guests included Jack Sheehan, former district governor from El Paso, and Halter, brother of Roswell member John Halter.
Lions seek names of underprivileged children 12 and under for a Christmas toy distribution. Nominators should submit names at the fire or police station to receive tickets for the distribution at the fairgrounds Sunday afternoon, Dec 24. Last day to donate repair toys is Saturday, Dec 16.
The November report of police judge Pat ONeill shows $1266 in fines assessed and $58 collected. Those unable to pay were sent to jail.
The commission weighs acreage based allowables with Stanolind arguing that well acreage better predicts potential than pressure. Other companies cite oil migration from high to low pressure areas and favor limited changes. Debates cover 80 percent acreage and 20 percent bottom hole pressure in Monument field and potential oil gas ratio to curb gas waste.
Roswell speakers lead a meeting in Ruidoso to establish a new Lions Club with 31 residents present. Charter process begun, nominating committee named, and an inter city charter presentation planned with Lions from district events. W. J. Smith chaired. attendees include Rev L A Roll and J Nelson among others.
The annual election of officers will be held at Roswell Lodge No. 18 A F and A M during the regular communication at 7 30 tonight.
The regular city council meeting scheduled for tonight has been postponed because several council members are out of town.
An advertisement extols Creomulsion for bronchitis both acute and chronic claiming fast relief by loosening phlegm and soothing bronchial membranes. It emphasizes creosote blends and asserts no narcotics while promising money back if relief is not achieved. The copy urges readers to insist on Creomulsion with visible label confirmation.
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