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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1939

Page

10

Knight Errant Claim Plot Heats Up At Race Track

Slim Maynard learns Knight Errant may be entered in a Thursday claiming race. Dimples Draper relays that bookies plan to back Bassitt and Knight Errant, risking Heather’s loss. Slim races to raise 2500, auctions Susie for 240, nets 2928 plus 700 purse, and seeks first claim ahead of Tony Scitano.

Slim Flo Shapper Dimples Draper Dimples Draper Knight Errant Slim Maynard Bassitt Heather Ace In the Hole Tony’ Scitano Tony Kansas City Omaha New Jersey New Orleans Knight Snapper Matt Biddle Matt Edith Clarke Ashleigh Edith Susie Arlington Bugs” Harris Comanche California Tony Scitano Jack McDonald King Features Syndicate

DAILY CROSS WORD PUZZLE CLUES COMPILATION

Puzzle list with across and down clues including Bowls underhand So be it A gentile breeze A cereal Crumbled To pinch Severe The Tibetan antelope To blind Joined God of love etc distributed by King Features Syndicate Inc

God of Love King Features Syndicate, Inc

Cautious GOP Leaders in Washington Weigh Next Nominee

In Washington, Grand Old Party leaders show caution on endorsing a presidential candidate. Thomas Dewey’s Minneapolis speech drew favorable but restrained reviews. Republicans avoid appearing for or against Dewey while Democrats appear poised with a chosen path, either the President’s rerun or his pick of the next nominee.

Washington Thomas Dewey New York Minneapolis Dewey

New Mexico Politics and Road Plans Stir Local Interest

The state moves to a Democratic governor nomination contest under a new primary system with leaders predicting a real dog fight. The piece notes highway wage disputes and a U.S. 70 project in Mescalero, plus Roswell's growing Christmas lighting program set to expand with minimal cost, aiming to boost tourism.

New Mexico John E. Miles Clyde Tingley Burton Dwyre Dwyre U.S. 70 Mescalero Indian Agency U. S. 70 California

Sidelines on the News by Will Robinson

A nostalgic column reflects on Garner age politics and a call for reform with jokes about retirement and old age pensions. It also surveys New Mexico road work and sage chicken transplant efforts, praising progress while noting wasteful overpasses and conservation challenges.

Santa Fe Albuquerque Mescalero Indian Reservation Hondo San Antonio New Mexico

Small Town Lions Clubs Indicate Expansion to Rural Areas

The growth of Lions Clubs and Rotary presence in smaller towns like Ruidoso, Eunice, and Ft. Summer suggests reaching the saturation point in larger towns while communities increasingly reach out to younger areas. A few further notes hint at continuing outreach.

Lovington Des Moines Union County Ruidoso Eunice

Big New Mexico colleges push dorm builds despite bond failure

The A. and M. College at Las Cruces nears a 150000 dollar girls dormitory with 80000 from WPA after voters rejected a bond. Eastern New Mexico College at Portales plans a similar structure. Supporters say schools can stand with or without the bond, despite electoral defeat.

A. & M. College Las Cruces WPA Eastern New Mexico College Portales

Artesia Bowl Idea Grows Into Annual Local Tradition

The Artesia bowl concept, sparked by Louis Blackburn, started as hometown patriotism and has gained traction as a potential annual feature. Supporters praise the idea amid Dallas funding concerns, arguing the modern road system warrants a yearly bowl game that the public seems to embrace.

Artesia Dallas Louis Blackburn Dallas Fund

Great Teachers Meeting Observers Attend Texas Teachers Session

New Mexico sent observers to the Texas State Teachers association gathering in San Antonio where about 10,000 instructors convened for a three day session. The event showcased collaborative education efforts and shared challenges across states.

New Mexico Texas State Teachers Association San Antonio

PRO GRID GAME AT MILWAUKEE DRAWS $80,000

The New York Giants and Green Bay Packers face off in Milwaukee for a national football league playoff. An estimated 22,000 seats cap the attendance, yielding a gate near 80 thousand dollars.

Milwaukee New York Giants Green Bay Packers

Two Ways To Know Christ From Practice Not Theory

The speaker contrasts knowing Christ by doctrine with knowing Him through life experience. Doctrine fuels character when crystallized into living action. The message urges experiential knowledge that speaks to the heart as essential alongside theological understanding.

Christ

Edith Head designs gown at Victor Hugo party

Edith Head wore a self designed dinner gown of gold ribbed wool with full skirt and tailored bodice at a Victor Hugo party. The outfit included a sable toque and belt, Indian motif neck lace, and gold chain bracelet with feather dangles. Four year old Carolyn Lee, praised for Honeymoon In Bali debut, faces a parental veto on further roles.

Edith Head Paramount Carolyn Lee Bali

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