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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1933
Page
8
Six year old Ana Fay Hagar, daughter of Mr and Mrs O J R died at the family home twelve miles east of Roswell Sunday at six o clock. Private funeral was held Sunday afternoon at two o clock with Dr H C Henderson in charge. Burial followed at South Park. Ballard Funeral Home directed.
Brookshier's advertises three rabbits dressed for 25 cents with Blue Ribbon Celery from Andersons and a note on celery dens and Dsife.
Mr and Mrs C R Caywood announce the birth of twin boys at St Marys hospital early yesterday evening.
Roswell Mattress Company advertises renovators sterilizers and rug cleaners with phone contact 614 for service inquiries.
Of Beauty Culture complete courses in all branches enable students to become expert operators. We give practical training on live models under licensed teachers. Mrs. Wright and Mrs. Porter aim to run their school cooperatively with standard rate shops. Phone 182 for tuition or student work appointments.
Bermuda lawns burn on dry days and residents risk losses to evergreens. Burn warnings urge wet burlap or a broom handy to shield plants. Dr Neely’s dog Fay Girl ran away and returned after a help request in The Record. Classified ads prove handy. Ten shopping days till Christmas spur gift lists as merchants report strong business with a $75 uptick year over year.
Lionel Barrymore and Marie Dressler headline Christopher Bean at Yucca Theatre. The production promises charm and pleasant surprises for audiences seeking a strong stage pairing and witty performances.
Tommie Adams and his band began their season with a dance last Saturday for the University Club in Hobbs. Gas Lamp and his Candles report a solid booking for the season, promising many opportunities to perform and a friendly race to win.
Santa Fe resident Te Santa Fe Walden Bassett is in Santa Fe on a business trip and expects to return tomorrow or Thursday.
The ladies of the First M. E. Church plan their annual bazaar and food sale for Wednesday afternoon and evening at Parish Hall Adv. D11t2c.
A collection of Christmas letters from Roswell children requests from a saddle and boots to a toy dog tricycle candy and nuts. They address Santa Claus with warm politeness and hope every child in Roswell receives something this Christmas.
In district court Judge James B. McGhee presided as Lawrence Broswell sued A. C. Gross for 50000 alleging injuries from a March Roswell Vaughn highway collision. Cross complaint seeks 100 for car damages. Plaintiff’s counsel J M H Callender, defendant’s W H Patten. Non jury case. Also yesterday McKinney vs Dwyer injunction dissolved over artesian well rights. Further law to be submitted in Goldie Cocker et al. vs Foster et al for damages after dog bite.
Advert heading invites shoppers to a week of bargains at the Banking House Grocery with the slogan lowest uniform prices on earth and notes juicy tender meats available for customers.
Advertisement for children's toys featuring teeter totters rocking horses and more. Available at 801 N Lea Ave from Roy Lea, the maker. Promotes variety of playthings with emphasis on novelty and quality for kids.
Monday's winner Catherine Pearce submitted a society item about Friendship School of the Christian Church. She earns two theatre tickets for Wednesday night, with daily prizes funded by Yucca Princess management and current details for callers.
Leland Fellows presides as W M Attest is prepared with Elmer Riemer serving as secretary to seal the document. The brief notice records a formal attestation and organizational involvement.
Dexter Hagerman and Artesa piano tuning services advertise pre Christmas calls. Aiming to secure orders from home town, customers can reach via cell phone 1149 W. C. M. Richards, Di1213e for scheduling and estimates.
This morning Frank L. Wilson and Martha Wittkopp of Artesia received a marriage license. Yesterday afternoon S. Montoilla and Dora Farin of Roswell were issued a license.
A newspaper advertisement from Coe's Apple House invites customers to choose any size and have items delivered at any time. Prices range from 25 cents to $1.00. Located at 111 South Main, phone 3236.
A local flyer from Gift Shop Ady at 107 West 4th Street highlights useful gifts for children including sweaters helmets zippered suits snow suits and knit rompers. The ad emphasizes a display of art and merchandise for holiday giving.
Cleaning prices set by the code authority are now in effect nationwide ensuring uniformity across cleaners. Some shops tempt customers with price appeals, but Faiey's Cleaning Works offers quality over cost. Phone 890. 420 North Main.
The Cafeteria offers fruit cake at surprise prices. Located at 118 With Street, Ostoe. Lines up to attract shoppers seeking bakery bargains and quick treats.
A brief notice urges buyers to research the Whilco radio model and its new construction advances before purchasing. It directs readers to Falconi, Rowwell's Radio Expert, for advice and comparison.
A Roswell police court session fined S V Harcrow 150 dollars and 8.50 costs on operating a vehicle while intoxicated in city case. Other defendants were fined 5 to 10 dollars with varying costs for being drunk or drunk and disorderly.
The Chaves County Board of Commissioners completed its regular monthly meeting and adjourned at noon yesterday. County Clerk George L. Foreman reported on the Santa Fe tax officials meeting of December 4, which was approved and filed. November reports from the county clerk, treasurer, agricultural agent, and health officer were approved. Helen Webb was named deputy county clerk and Bernard Johnston deputy district court clerk. The Spring and Forcing Company bid to install ten jail window screens for 198 was accepted and ordered completed, finishing jail window screening. The county agent’s annual report was approved and filed.
The Salvation Army Advisory Board met at the Chamber of Commerce to outline joint work with the Chaves County Welfare Association. Miss Maude Kemp attended, Captain King reported October and November expenses, and Harold Hurd chaired the session with members Claude Simpson S P Johnson Jr Col D C Pearson R L Malon e G H Hockenson present.
Attorney Claude J. Nes and Mrs. Julia Dangerfield Glass spoke at the Roswell D A V last night. Will Robinson also presented, and after the meeting members and guests were treated to refreshments by the Busy Bee Cafe.
Juicy tender meats advertisement notes Coe's Apple House offering boxes of mountain apples as Xmas gifts at 1115 S Main with phone 336. It also mentions West Ninth Grocery deals and Aaron O'Neal at Hamilton Justiice Cleaners for contact.
Santa Fe, Dec. 12 AP The state civil works board will meet either tonight or tomorrow to allot the final jobs under New Mexico's 8250 quota. The figure is now within a few score of that number. Dr Robert O Brown state chairman said counties made changes altering figures as projects were withdrawn and new ones substituted. The 8250 jobs must be filled by Dec 15 he said and that deadline may be easily met.
O W Schierhoit and Campbell Burrow were in Roswell today coming from Hagerman for a regional visit.
Artesia resident C J Dexter traveled to Roswell for a brief visit today, signaling cross town activity.
Rev F B Howden Jr spoke at the Kiwanis Club urging members to support the milk fund aiding poor children. He urged visits to schools during milk distribution to see help in action and tied aid to the Christmas message. The club will host Womens Club leader Clinton P Anderson tomorrow and will work with the Salvation Army on Christmas relief efforts.
Scoutmastership session moves forward with a 5 30 gathering at Haynes Park and the regular Principles of Scoutmastership class to be held at the Junior High School at 7 00 o clock. The Elements meeting continues as scheduled, providing details for participants.
Louis R DeMont former Dustin’s News Stand proprietor now based in Dallas Texas is in Roswell for a brief business trip visiting local contacts and checking on affairs related to his former shop.
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