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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1934
Page
8
The regular meeting of the D A V was held at the hut last night with thirteen members present. Routine business was transacted and plans were made to give Christmas baskets to needy members.
Christmas cards priced at 2 for 5 cents each and frames up to a nickel, plus New Mexico scenes in ca ctus frames and Mexican novelties. Gift shop located at 201 West Third Street. Ad announces available stock and prices.
Mrs Maomi McAnally returned from Carlsbad where she led a membership drive for the Woodmen Circle. Several new members joined and the lodge is hopeful for the coming year.
A vintage ad promotes a toy town gift selection including wagons velocipedes scooters doll buggies drums games dolls books black boards and gifts from all lands Geo B Owens offers items priced up to $5.00 with advertising flair.
Mattress renovating available at Willhite Mattress Factory. Why buy new when renovation costs so little. Call 1231813 for details. Ad appears on classified page, suggesting affordable refurbishing options.
A fragmented advertisement promotes Art Gift Shop at 107 West 4th Street in Adv. Ditfc. It highlights gifts and items for ladies including shawls and shoulderettes.
There will be a meeting of the Group School under the headquarters of the 410th Infantry at the Chamber of Commerce Friday night at seven o'clock. Instructor 1st Lt. A. J. Hart Cav alry will discuss Merchandized Cavalry. All Reserve Officers and officer-candidates are urged to attend. interested civilians invited.
Assorted hard candies and plastic filled. Pure and fresh. Per Ib. 19c. Geo. B. Owens price list from 5c to $5.00. Adv. Diitie peed S.
The City Clerk's office announces the items are ready and urges interested parties to obtain them now to avoid the final rush. They must be procured no later than January 10th.
The Artistic Beauty Shop advertises finger waves for 25 cents and 30s at 30s West 3rd. Promotion lists a two price point offer with small print likely targeting daily shoppers in the district.
C Joel Green is named new head nurse at Morningside facility as the nursing staff undergoes reorganizational changes. Hospital officials emphasize improved patient care and streamlined shift coverage across departments.
Large hens and fryers offered by Jack Deason at 40 cents each while stock lasts. Contact phone 1082 J for orders or pickup.
Special this week men's gift sets of Colgates Palmolive or Woodbury's. Regular 1.00 sets now 89 cents. Geo. B. Owens, 5c to 5.00. Adv. Dilitic.
Friday and Saturday feature the annual Charity Ball at the club with magician acts and dancing by Jack Lair. Alumni banquet planned for Roswell High and honoring Coach Pope Corn and his football squad. A Sunday reflection on safety and habit follows, then a Christmas countdown stating 11 shopping days until Christmas.
The N M M I Alumni Association in Roswell sponsors a dinner for the 1934 Bronco football squad and coaches at the Woman's Club Friday at six. Local alumni and Roswell businessmen are urged to attend. tickets cost 1 and cover the dinner. Tickets from John Allen Phinizy Wald er Bassett or Major H P Saunders Jr. Phinizy is chapter president.
Dr. A D Crile will be principal speaker at the annual meeting of the Chaves County Bar Association held at the Woman's Club tonight. His topic is The Responsibilities of the Legal Profession as Viewed by a Layman. An annual banquet precedes the meeting at seven. Officers for the coming year will be elected. Herman Crile is current president. Judge M A Otero of Santa Fe will attend as guest.
The Elks dinner will start at 6 30 tonight instead of 7 00 as printed in The Record. The meal honors George A Fleming of Las Vegas deputy Grand Exalted Ruler visiting the Roswell lodge on official business.
Santa Fe reports chief tax commissioner Byron O Beall said a taxpayer in Lea county contemplated action under county bonds after the county commissioners failed to certify the tax levy. The state tax commission reportedly has no authority to act, while the county prepared a budget of 53130 for the next fiscal year and had 57 in reserve as of August 1.
The Roswell chamber of commerce urges early mailing and proper wrapping of Christmas packages. Merchants report top quality gifts in southeastern New Mexico and advise shopping early for best selections and service. Railway Express agents advise clear legible addresses, fragile labels, full recipient street addresses, and avoiding state abbreviations to ensure prompt delivery.
The Roswell Chamber of Commerce nominating committee submitted a list to fill January vacancies. Names include R L Malone Claude Hobbs Co R McNally A D Jones Col D C Pearson W A Losey A F Madison R C Bonney. Letter dated December 11 1934 from T J Hall chairman with other members listed. Mary L Sandier funeral set for Ballard Chapel tomorrow at 2 pm with Dr Stelgeorge officiating. Interment South Park Cemetery.
S L Kirk Johnson has authorized The Record to announce his candidacy for re election as Justice of the Peace for precincts one and two at the election on January 14, 1935.
The Record notes J. C. Nelson is a candidate for Justice of the Peace in Consolidated Precincts One and Two at the January 14 election.
Faustino A Lucero announces in The Record that he is a candidate for constable in the precinct election to be held January 14, 1930.
A notice announces W J Graeg as a candidate for constable in Precinct One, Haves County, at the upcoming election.
Constable candidate QO. W. Liston is named for Precinct 1 in Charles County. Advocates support his bid, noting local ties and experience. The notice appears in a public election notice column.
The records announce that L C Lollar will be a candidate for constable of Precincts 1 and 2 at the election to be held January 14, 19%. Adv
The Record announces Bob Ballard is certified as cincts One and Two for the election set for January 14. This notice confirms his eligibility and candidacy status ahead of the voting date.
Frank Willis is announced as a candidate for constable in Precincts One and Two in the upcoming election on January 14. The notice appears in the Adv. edition, urging support for his bid.
Hume M. Shorty Foster announces he will be a candidate for constable of Precincts 1 and 2 in the election scheduled for January 14, 1935, as listed in the Adv notice.
Captain W. C. Reid, attorney for the Santa Fe Railway in New Mexico, and Mrs. Reid were in the city today traveling from their Albuquerque home.
Mrs Anne Hulme aged 60 died yesterday at her home in Ancho New Mexico. She had lived in Roswell about a year at 203 East tand and moved six months ago to Ancho to be with her daughter Norma Hulme. Funeral services were held today at 1 00 PM with burial at Three Rivers. Ballard Funeral Home managed local arrangements.
Readable notice lists 501 South Sea Avenue Dutie and Oscar Kunkel two miles southwest of Dexter offering a fat hog sale and bundle feed.
Notice to all persons and firms with dealings with Ernest E Pintz Edgar A Tygert and Doyle C Cowles trading as Appliance Servicing Company Roswell New Mexico that the partnership is dissolved effective December 11 1934. Individuals named are Edgar A Tygert Doyle C Cowles and Ernest E Pintz.
The official stated he had been informed that the county commissioners expect to meet expenses from the general fund, indicating plans to cover ongoing costs from that source.
Paul Carrigan and W. M. are named in the order with Elmer Riemen as secretary acting as attestation. This entry records a formal authorization or endorsement indicating their roles and the securing official.
Walter Hall, agent in charge of the rural rehabilitation program in Chaves county, said that one or more farm groups might be started in the county within the next two months. The plan favors moving unrecoverable rural families to a farm group on land purchased by the government, with eight families on a 40 acre tract and each family farming five acres. Families would receive equipment, seed, capital goods, and seek independence over up to 30 years for land and 2 to 3 years for equipment. About 597 rural families exist in the county, with roughly 50 percent eligible for rehabilitation. Applications have been received from 40 Chaves county families. The planning committee includes Rev. D. B. Titus, Walter Hall, J. R. Thomas, Miss Maude Kemp, Ralph Dorand of Dexter, and Mr. Mathews of Lake Arthur.
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