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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1933
Page
8
D Newton of Roswell led a party that killed a 700 pound bear yesterday in the Carrizozo Mountains near White Oaks. Newton reports the bear charged and pursued them in a long chase before they finally killed it.
John Orville Hill aged eighteen died at his Roswell residence on West Tenth Street after eight weeks in the area for health reasons. He is survived by his father J A Hill, a daughter Margery May, sister Mrs Virgil Land of Bald Knob Arkansas, and brother Virgil W Hill of Malon Missouri. Funeral services were held at three this afternoon with Rev Reeves of the Assembly of God Church officiating. Burial followed at South Park with Talmage Mortuary directing.
The notice states cleaning services should be uniform by authority in Washington and urges sending cleaning to an institution where quality matters more than price. Mentions B 2 s Cleaning Works with phone 420 North Main, plus several local advertisements for celery and fruit cake, with casual ad notes for the cafeteria at 118 W. St.
Roswell's Falconi urges buyers to research the latest radio construction developments before purchasing. Advertisement notes Falconi as radio expert offering guidance.
The ladies of The First M. E. Church will stage their annual bazaar and food sale at Parish Hall on Wednesday afternoon and evening. Proceeds support church activities and missions.
The Record announces winners Richard Gardner for Friday and Ross L. Malone for Saturday in the news tip contest. Each wins two theatre tickets and may collect at The Record. Tips on general interest stories and society items are eligible. weekly prizes span Wednesday and Thursday theatre attractions Yucca and Princess listings.
A. L. Lee was fined 150 dollars in justice court by Justice of the Peace L. L. Johnson for driving a car while intoxicated. J. W. Morris and R. E. Coffman were fined 50 dollars each for accompanying a drunken driver. State cases were signed by C. G. Salas, state motorcycle patrolman. Four were fined for drunkenness in the police court.
Will Robinson Mrs Dangerfield Glass and Claude Neis speak at the regular monthly D A V meeting at the North Main clubhouse. Hawaiian string trio provides special music while refreshments are served at Busy Bee Cafe. Meeting starts at 7 30.
Mrs. Wright and Mrs. Porter aim to run their school with standard city rate beauty shops. The program offers practical training under licensed teachers and advertises student work at student prices, not competing with high class shops. For tuition costs or appointment for student work, call 182.
The local Federal Home Loan Administration office issued six home loans today totaling $20 553 36 to local borrowers. The loans support housing finance in the area and reflect agency activity in the community.
James A. Parker travels to Austin Texas on business and expects to be away about a week.
Our sale will continue all this week. Folks get busy, we are selling lots of stuff for less money than it can be replaced at. Ranch men bring us your bills to fill and stock up for the winter. Lowest uniform prices on earth. Try our tender juicy meats.
Florence Long and Lillian Corn of Roswell play for Cottey College in Nevada Missouri, contributing to the college hockey squad’s lineup this season.
Childrens toys including teeter toiters and rocking horses displayed today at S01 N. Lea Ave Roy Lea maker 1116x Adv.
Menovators, sterilizers and rug cleaners, Phone 614. Roswell Mattress Company. Adv. N3t26c.
Advertising blurb for Art Gift Shop at 107 W. 4th St. promotes unusual gifts and a line of teaching toys. Mentions Celery, Anderson's Gardens, and DStie with festival style branding. No clear event or dates.
Visitors to Roswell Auto Company showrooms at 122 West 2nd Street experience the new Ford V-8 for 1934. Arthur Farnsworth notes a 12 percent power gain from a dual down draft carburetor and dual intake manifold, plus smoother operation and better economy. The car features aluminum heads, chrome nickel valve inserts, and a new crankshaft for higher compression and top speed with improved cold-weather startup and fuel efficiency.
A.N. Plazer of Mescalero will discuss Lincoln County War at 7:00 PM in the county courthouse as part of the Chaves County Archaeological and Historical Society program. Governor J. F. Hinkle studies Roswell history. pupils will sing Spanish songs. letters from early Roswell visitors will be read. Public welcome.
The Border Intercollegiate Conference faculty executive committee met in closed session at its midwinter gathering in Lubbock Texas to review five membership bids Simmons University Abilene West Texas State Canyon Texas College of Mines El Paso New Mexico Normal Las Vegas and Sul Ross Alpine. President William D. Taylor Jr. said no action on applications will be made until the spring meeting in Tempe in May.
Oklahoma and Kansas officials raced to avert mob violence as a cowboy linked to three killings was moved for safety. Sheriff statements tie a suspect to a double murder near Wichita while pursuit continues for a missing Pritchard couple. Governor Murray and Governor Landon threaten troops to restore order amid the high profile case.
A fragment reads promotions for Brookshier and Anderson's Gardens offering blue ribbon celery and a “D1it3e” deal. Rabbits dressed three for 25 cents appears as an odd ad line among the sale items.
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