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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1939
Page
12
Came George W. Armijo of Santa Fe on his way over the valley on his Master’s business. Described as one of the most likable of all the politicos in the state, with broad good will from everyone and a lighthearted note about keeping cigarettes safe.
Came Bill Andrews of Odessa reports a tense clash over a city parking meter plan. The council installed 51 meters, provoking a protest that led to a cancellation bid and a rejected settlement of 585.25. The company refused to break the contract for under 3500, leaving the council uncertain whether to test the meters or pay off.
Came Bill Jones, a fifteen year army veteran who served in France, is now a valued employee of the Welder Saddlery and respected by all. Came Harry Woodman raved about an electric show in Madrid last Sunday night, calling it the finest the country has and urging everyone to see it.
Came Ed Harrison of the Fort Stockton country praised last week’s rains covering mesquite from Alpine east to the Rio Grande. The moisture encouraged late grass growth across the region as Jersey Harrell and Phil Coffee, two longtime residents, settled their taxes while conditions remained favorable.
Came Tom Connors proposes a state backed rootful band organized with the American Legion and Auxiliary to serve Cuixto Centen nial celebrations of 1940. The state will furnish all but instruments, with the Legion supporting the project through the first practice period.
Sweetwater plans a thesis on New Mexico county processes to present at Texas A&M. She expresses interest in studying under the Dome and would be welcome to come when she wishes to begin her work.
Came Lou Hammond, former deputy county clerk, offered a job as instructor to county officers starting the first of the year. He has not decided to accept as initial offers are not satisfactory. The instructor would visit every county officer in the state and brief him on points needing posting, under the state comptroller office.
Came Turkey Fisher of the Flying H country, now stuffing a couple of thousand turkeys for the Christmas market. Delivery to be made at El Paso, Texas. He raised a slew of the birds this year.
Dame R. G. Turner of Por tales notes a scheme to extract starch from culled sweet potatoes and expects a working factory by fall 1940. The plan aims to use every spud grown in the region that is not yet marketable.
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