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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1940
Page
6
The Roswell Daily Record notes coming state legislature plans a 30 day session and warns taxpayers to watch for new tax demands. It cites Chaves County and statewide Taxpayers associations, Mexican oil expropriation impacts, and labor law clashes over defense production.
Roswell churches list weekly schedule with West Alameda Assembly of God led by Rev Cecil E Roberts and M C Anderson Sunday School 945 am preaching 11 am evening 700 pm mid week 700 pm Christ's Ambassadors Friday 700 pm First Baptist with Supply Pastor Geo C Humphrey 930 am Sunday School 1045 am morning worship 630 pm training union 730 pm evening worship Miss Joyce Wyly to sing and special choir music public is invited.
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Sealed bids for labor and materials to build an auditorium at the New Mexico Military Institute Roswell will be received by Col. D C Pearson until 9 AM January 4 1941. Bids require 5 percent bid bond, plans by architects R W Voorhees and Frank M Standhardt, and a right to reject any bid. Separate bids for plumbing heating and electrical wiring.
The American Bible Society marks a century and a quarter with Bible Sunday and many discourses. Despite world changes, the Bible remains central as Bible sales reach record highs. The piece urges widespread church attendance tomorrow and public support for the Bible.
The Red Bluff irrigation project will begin watering on March 1, delivering 78,254 acre feet of water assuming no flood flows and normal carriage below Carlsbad. Nearly all water originates in New Mexico.
Dudley Cornell secretary of the New Mexico Petroleum Industries committee notes that eleven states have amended constitutions to prevent raids on highway funds and ensure motor vehicle taxes fund road building and maintenance. He suggests New Mexico should act in the upcoming general assembly session to guard against diversion, calling it a prudent move.
The number of marriageable men is steadily shrinking as women’s life expectancy rises, per AP. Soon there may be more women than men. This is the last leap year half month until 1944. A few Lucky Diamonds remain available at the county treasurer’s office.
Jared Collins testifies to the strength of Pecos Valley Diamonds noting he acquired a pair two weeks ago. He says the next day his wife suffered throat issues and has not been able to speak since, signaling lingering effects.
Christmas falls on a Wednesday this year and most schools will close for vacation until January 1. The extended break gives time for children to catch up on illnesses such as measles and other conditions.
Dr. C. E. Needham, principal figure at the New Mexico School of Mines in Socorro, will be guest speaker for the Roswell chapter of the New Mexico Mineral Society Sunday afternoon. The talk promises a wealth of interesting information at no cost to attendees.
The First Presbyterian Church Kentucky Avenue at Third Street outlines a full Christmas Sunday. Sunday School at 9:30 with classes for all ages, a meditation service at 10:40, Congregational Worship at 10:50 featuring the sermon God Speaking to Men and the High School Choral Club. A 6:30 Young People’s Service, no evening service due to cantatas at nearby churches.
The First Church of Christ Scientist on Corner Lea Ave and 1st St offers an 11:00 a.m. service with a 9:45 a.m. Sunday School and a 7:30 p.m. Wednesday testimonial service. The Norton Building Reading Room near Third and Richardson is open weekdays 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. All are welcome. The December 15 Lesson Sermon titled God the Preserver of Man includes Prov 2:6 8 and Isa 32 17, with passages from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy. Readers study the Bible and Christian Science text to understand righteousness and peace.
First Christian Church Richardson invites the public to a 5:00 p m vesper Christmas musical program by the choir. Sermon at 10:50 a m on Christianity's Gifts to the World with special music. Church School at 9:45 a m with W H Hortenstein superintendent. Pastor G T Reaves and choir director Evelyn Dawson.
Pastor Hingst invites parishioners to Sunday School at 9:45 and Divine Worship at 10:45 with an illustrated sermon titled Gods Story With a Happy Ending. S S Christmas rehearsal at 1:30. Men's Club and Walther League meet at 7:30. A hearty welcome awaits.
Sunday Morning Friday Night and 7 00 training union directed by Earl Tank ersley with 8 00 preaching at Mission 214 East Fifth Street under Superintendent O Connor session notes show a church schedule with youth programs and worship times.
The notice lists Sunday worship times at Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church Fifth and Penn. Holy Communion at 8:00 a.m. Church School Service at 9:45 a.m. Morning Prayer and Sermon are also conducted. Visitors are welcome.
Church listing for Tabernacle Sapt 107 West 11th Street with Pastor Aubrey Elam Sunday School superintendent Mrs Clayton Miller. Morning services at 10 and 11 worship. Evening Bible study at 7 and song service at 7 45 then worship at 8 15. Attendees urged to join these services.
The church at 424 E Fifth St invites all to Sunday services at 10 30 a m and 7 15 p m with a midweek Wednesday evening service at 2 15 and a warm welcome assured at every gathering.
Mass schedule lists services at 8 and 10 a m at Saint Joans Catholic Church. Parish notices call for attendees to observe Sunday worship and community prayers.
Calvary Baptist Church Richardson announces Sunday School at 9:30 led by B F Fields supervisor, Morning Worship at 11 with Rev. J Harris Brister pastor, B T A meets at 6:45 directed by Leslie White, preaching 7:45, prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30.
Washington and 8th Street NAZARENE CHURCH lists Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. junior and senior N Y P S 6 p.m. evangelistic service 7 p.m. midweek prayer 7:30 p.m. 1212 N Rich Ave Long Service Wednesday 7:15 p.m. Pastor Marshall Davis invites all. Assembly of God Church East 4th and Garden Pastor C A Strickland Supt John Duncan Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Prayer meeting Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Missionary Council Wednesday 2:30 p.m. Young Peoples Thursday 7:30 p.m. Evangelistic service Sunday 7:30 p.m. All welcome.
Dexter Church of Christ led by L. Winborn offers Bible study for all classes at 10 a.m. and sermons at 11 a.m. on Sunday and 7 p.m. on Sunday with the sermon Enlightened by the Spirit. A Monday Ladies Bible gathering welcomes all attendees.
Clay Scarbrough serves as superintendent at the City Union Sunday School meeting each Sunday at 2 30 PM located on E 7th Street and Grand Avenue.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites the public to attend services at Troop 99 Boy Scout House on Tenth and Virginia next to the Ice Plant. James A. Cope Jr, Presiding Elder, will lead Sunday worship from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Capt and Mrs J Guscio announce Sunday school at 9 20 am holiness meeting at 11 02 am sunbeams 2 pm young peoples meeting 6 pm and salvation meeting 7 45 pm at 124 E Second St with phone 756 directory listing
The Church of God at 814 West 12th details its weekly lineup led by Pastor Evangelist Rev. A. C. Hopkins. Sunday School starts at 10 a.m. with morning worship at 11 a.m. Evangelistic service follows, midweek prayer Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., and Young People's Endeavor meets Friday at 7:30 p.m.
East Tilder Rev. J G Sanchez presides with Sunday School led by George Garcia at 9:45, devotion by Deacon Ed Melendez at 10:45, sermons by the pastor at 11:00 and 7:30, Wednesday prayer 7:30, WMS Friday. all welcomed. Dexter Methodist A O Hood pastor offers church school 10:00, morning worship 10:50, Epworth League 7:90, evening worship 7:30.
This notice lists church worship at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m with Bible study at 9 45 a m and 6 45 p m and a Ladies Bible Class on Wednesday at 9 30 a m Mid week services include a film at a0 at 900 S Main St Avis C Wiggins minister and address provided
St Peter's Church at 805 South Main Street lists Sunday Masses at 8:00 and 10:05 a.m. Weekday Mass is at 8:00 a.m. in the same church.
The Sunday program at First Methodist Church at 2nd and Penn includes 9:30 Sunday School studying God’s word, 6:36 Young People’s hour with a Coca-Cola backed short film Along Main Street, and morning sermon The Plea Of Evil. Evening choir directed by Mrs Otis Brenneman performs The Bright And Morning Star cantata, a Christmas story in song and music. You are invited to worship. phone No.1 for classifieds.
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