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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1939
Page
2
An ad promotes spare ribs and homemade sauerkraut at Andersons Gardens, highlighting a yard or garden shop sale featuring prepared dishes and garden goods with a casual promotional tone.
An advertisement touts Phillips high test gasoline as the best for fast starting in freezing weather. It asserts no other gasoline matches its consistency and that it costs no extra, citing Phillips as the world's largest producer of natural high test gasoline.
Hollywood gossip recalls Norma Shearer and Beryl Scott in parlor chatter about marriages while Johnny Weissmuller faces rumors of separation. Cesar Romero declines Cuban offers due to a Spanish language gap and Fox contract. Hal Thompson directs a Mexican Spanish pic, and Ann Sothern battles appendicitis as filming unfolds with Strudwick.
Eddie Norris, former husband of Ann Sheridan, caused alarm during a Dr Ehrlich troupe rehearsal by an intense sneezing fit and claiming trouble breathing. Aids administered adrenaline while explaining the scene used three white rabbits triggering his severe allergy.
Edith Gwynne recalls a Universal producer chiding a New York banker who insulted a junior employee. A list exposed Joe Pasternik as the producer behind Deanna Durbin films. The Erich Von Stroheim comeback film Dance of the Devil is at Fox, with Erich Jr employed in the mail room, reuniting father and son after two years.
Arlington signs Forrest Tucker to debut creating a fan club in a week. Mary Martin pursues screen stardom in The Great Victor Herbert. Danielle Darrieux in The Rage of Paris clashes with Mary Martin over singing guidance, leading to Mary Martin’s removal and the number cut from the film.
Public speculation grows as Mrs. Garfield and the baby relocate to New York while John Garfield rents an apartment on Sunset Boulevard. He dismisses rumors of marital trouble, noting his privacy, while Phyllis Brooks reportedly cuts ties with Cary Grant and reshapes her image ahead of an RKO contract. Gene Autry is linked to a Santa Claus anecdote in Hollywood.
The Hagerman News reports a December 1 meeting of the Woman's Club with a social hour and cake, nuts, and coffee. Upcoming January 5 program by Dexter Club is announced, plus notes on travels, a fatal accident, a wedding in El Paso, a baby shower, and local club activities and absences through December. Mrs. Earl Love visits Hagerman. Mrs. John Clark had a bad fall but will recover. L. C. Club plans a Christmas party and replacement club roles as A. M. Ehret leaves Missouri.
Santa Fe December 8 Having finished 3000 miles of highway striping and numerous warning signs W R Eccles traffic and safety engineer for the New Mexico highway department discusses a plan to mark no passing zones. He expects a national standard by next spring and the division will be ready to implement. Local agencies and police have combined education and enforcement to curb passing at dangerous points, especially hilltops. Drivers credit center striping with keeping traffic on its side, aiding visibility at night. Snow preparations were shown when northern New Mexico received the first snowfall, with state highway engineers ready for winter conditions.
Snow began but melted quickly, prompting Dwyre to shift tactics. Roads turned icy at dusk, prompting plows and landing crews to be deployed. By morning all routes were safe for travel.
Advertisement notes a sale of candy crisp carrots from Anderson's Gardens. The short classified item promotes fresh produce, urging purchases through the ad column.
Sea Scout leaders from Artesia Carlsbad Hobbs Portales and Clovis gather for an area wide training course in the Little House facility. Major L B Plummer area Sea Scout Commissioner will be dean of the course opening at 12 30 p m tomorrow with sessions Saturday and Sunday.
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