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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1932

Page

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French Leaders In Conference Over Problem War Debt

A high level conference at the French foreign ministry to seek a solution to the war debt crisis focused on obtaining reconsideration by the chamber to delay or authorize payment. Edouard Herriot led the talks with Camille Chautemps and finance officials as they discussed Washington support and ways to break the deadlock.

Paris Foreign Ministry Edouard Herriot De-Ignate Camille Chautemps Louis Germain-Martin Herriot Georges Bosnet Commerce Chautemps France Oollows Washington Treasury Louis Escarlier Georges Bizot Paul Claude France Ek. Edge Julien Durand Alexandre Israel Germain Martin Chautempps Louis Malvy Chamber Committee of Finance Francois Albert Chamber Berthelot Foreign Office

Billie Cooley Wins Lions Club Doll Contest

Miss Billie Cooley daughter of Mr and Mrs Jim Cooley won the big doll for the best dressed entry in the Lions Club Christmas toy collection for poor children. The doll wore a Little Red Riding Hood costume. Honorable mentions went to Miss Marion Madison and Miss Rosa Frances Carper.

Billie Cooley Jim Cooley Lions Club Marion Madison Rosa Frances Carper Price and Company H. B. Markhem W. T. Neely Gwen Griener Lions

Roads Out of Roswell Open Despite Snow

Highways from Roswell in all directions are open and traffic moves normally with some slowing due to snow. No current road closures. snow plow sent toward Vaughn to ease travel. Clearing continues as sun returns and melt begins. Western forecast predicts fair weather tomorrow. Nearby towns report varying snowfall and road conditions with lingering hazards on Vaughn corridors.

Roswell Vaughn Roz=wel Reevery Clovis

Counterfeit Money Warning Issued In Roswell

Chief of Police Frank Young said a Roswell warning had been issued after a El Paso call about counterfeit one dollar bills. no such bills found locally yet. Four men are jailed on counterfeit charges for allegedly passing counterfeit ten dollar bills.

Frank Young el Paso Roswell

Window Sitters Till Midnight In Penney Contest

This second day of the Window sitting contest at J C Penney sees two men and one woman still going strong. They aim to sit until midnight Saturday to coincide with Will Rogers’ new film Too Busy To Work at the Yucca Theatre.

J. C. Penney Will Rogers Yucca Theatre

Hot Springs plans municipal power plant

Hot Springs New Mexico officials debate financing a municipal power plant after council vote to authorize Mayor W. J. Mulholland to prepare plans. Officials previously asked the New Mexico Public Service Company for rate reductions and threatened to construct the plant if agreements could not be reached.

Hot Springs N. M W. J. Mulholland New Mexico Public Service Company Abe Is Bb

Roswell Slogan Contest And Free Christmas Show

Tomorrow is the final day for Roswell merchants slogans contest with prizes and a free Huckleberry Finn show for children under 16. Entries can be dropped at the Chamber of Commerce after obtaining an entry blank from local merchants. Showtimes are Princess 9 00 Yucca 9 20 Capitan 10 00 with tickets signed by participating merchants.

Yeswell Ty the Roswell Advertising Club Roswell Chamber of Commerce New Meico the Princess Yucca the Capitan Paramount Publix Corporation Rooswell

Shoes Sought for Rural Chaves County Children

In Chaves county three rural school children lack shoes. Two boys aged 8 and 11 and an 11 year old girl need footwear. Donations may be brought to Miss Thoma McCully, county superintendent, at the courthouse office.

Chaves County

Hearing for Hileler Sublett This Morning

A preliminary hearing for Guy Hillier and Newman Sublett, arrested near Dexter Sunday by federal prohibition officer Howard Beacham, charged with whiskey manufacture and possession, was held before U S Commissioner Dan C Savage. Hillier pleaded guilty. Sublett pleaded not guilty and both were bound over for further action.

Guy Hillier Newman Sublett Dexter Howard Beacham U. S Dan C. Savage Hillier Sawlett

How to Find Poor Families to Help on Xmas in Roswell

Roswell residents are urged to help through the Chaves County Emergency Relief Committee. Call listed Roswell committee members for matching families and needs. Donations of underwear, hosiery, bedding, and clothing for all ages are still needed, with volunteers willing to pick up items.

Roswell Chaves County Roswe i John Tweely Board of County Commissioners Will CC. Lawrence Red Cross C.id Irby Salvation Army Sea Row City of Roswell Lake J.frazier Lesicy Thompson W.J. ‘Wilson Dhurchés Willard Prager Counnty Health Department W. W. Phillips

Icy Winter Grip Worsens Across Large Section of Nation

The Associated Press reports a brutal winter with midwest and east enduring frigid temps from near zero to 15 below. Chicago recorded four deaths as fires and exposure harmed the homeless and fire crews. Ice on the Great Lakes halted travel while vessels and a Put-In-Bay cargo trip faced diversions.

Associated Press Great Plains Middlewest Chicago Stockyards Milwaukee Great Lakes Cerman Erie Mascot Sandusky Lake Erie Put-In-Bay Island Put-In-Bay Midwest Kansas City East Pennylvania New York Kentucky Louisville Indiana Ohio Pacific Coast Phoenix Ariz

Chautemps Fails to Form Cabinet in Paris

Paris dispatch says Camille Chautemps informed President Lebrun he could not form a cabinet. President Lebrun then tasked Jozaph Paul Boncour to attempt forming a government.

Chautemps Paris Camille Chautemps Lebrun Jozaph Paul Boncour

Camp School Dismissed Over Heavy Snow

Camp school thirty miles north of Roswell on the Vaughn highway was dismissed yesterday and again today due to heavy snow. Two bus routes bring children to the school, one ninety miles and the other zero mile. Neither bus could travel.

Camp Roswell Vaughn Highway

Prominent Wan In Hobbs Oil Case

Clyde Tailman, Roswell attorney for Midwest Refining Company, figures in federal court suit over Hobbs oil. Tailman previously served as United States general land commissioner from 1913 to 1921 and influenced oil and gas lease acts.

Clyde Tailman Roswell Midwest Refining Company United States General Land Commissioner Bere

Noted trappers Cleveland and Lee trap bootleggers

Santa Fe New Mexican reports Grover Cleveland and Robert E F Lee as Indian agents in New Mexico aiding a liquor sting at the government Indian school. They trapped Alfredo Moya Julian Roybal Alex Rivere Frank Lopez Adolph Esquibe and Felix Disquibel. All but the Esquibels pleaded guilty. five-year suspended sentences were given to five defendants, while the Esquibels were bound to district court on bonds of 1060 each. Judge M A Otero Jr praised the Indian officers for breaking up liquor traffic to students.

Santa Fe N. M Grover Cleveland Robert EF. Lee Kit Carson New Mexico Cleveland Lee Government Indian School Alfredo Moya Julian Roybal Alex Rivere Frank Lopez Adolph Esquibe Felix Disquibel

Embezzler Watts Papers Returned to Roswell for Extradition

Extradition papers arriving at Chaves county sheriff office show Emerson Watts, Roswell broker, sought on embezzlement charges in New Mexico after fleeing August 5. Sheriff Peck delayed travel due to illness. state to cover return costs. Watts previously disappeared after a cash shortage of 8791.55 noted amid client distrust and earlier legal actions. He was arrested in San Francisco December 8 on a vacancy charge with Roswell associate Goodman Roberts of Roswell tied to Oregon larceny case.

Emerson Watts Roswell San Francisco Chaves County John C. Peck Watts New Mexico A. W. Hockenhull Ioss Emongz Clents Dud Ere Colombia Sier Et Peck Seattite Hinewe San Fancisco Goodman Foberts Klamath Falls Oregon

Cross Examine Perrine in Hobbs Oil Case

In federal court the Hobbs Townsite Co. sues Midwest Refining Co. for about $40,000 over alleged production restrictions. Dr. Irvine Perrine, a geologist for the plaintiff, was cross examined by W. P. Z. German. Perrine questioned proration and royalty issues, noting defects and stressing the need for an orderly national production agreement. The case moves slowly with trial focusing on fundamental issues affecting oil industry wide.

Hobbs Townsite Co Midwest Refining Co Irvine Perrine Plaintif W. P. Z. German Tulsa Dr. Perrine United States Hobbs Ceman

Prices Crude Oil Reduced by Major Firms

Tulsa dispatch reports Shell Petroleum Corporation joined Teras Company in a price cut for mid continent crude oil to a top of 1 dollar per barrel. Shell reverted to the standard range capped at 76 cents to 1 dollar as set by Standard oil companies of Indiana or New Jersey.

Tulsa Okla Shell Petroleum Corporation Teras Company Shell Corporation Standard Oil Companies Indiana New Jersey

1933 Chevrolet to be shown tomorrow at Holmes Chevrolet

The 1933 Chevrolet will be on display at Holmes Chevrolet Company here tomorrow. The Roswel company has received information on the new cars including coaches sedans and trucks. Prices are announced in this issue of The Record.

Holmes Chevrolet Company Roswe'l

Train Delayed Southbound Service Runs An Hour Late

A southbound train arrived an hour late today causing minor delays for passengers. The station reported operational adjustments to arrivals and departures as crews addressed the issue. Passengers were advised to seek updated schedules.

Road 10 Vaughn 45 Open Today

The road to Vaughn is open and travel has continued since last night. District highway engineer L. J. Vauchelet reported he left Vaughn at noon and arrived before 3 PM. He warned strong winds may cause snow drifts and advised against leaving for Vaughn tonight. Snow plows kept the highway open all day.

Vaughn L. J. Vauchelet Vauchelet

Harry Leonard expands gas rights in Eddy County leases

Harry Leonard, Roswell operator, has acquired oil rights on Barnsdale Oil Company leases in township 17S range 21E Eddy County and plans two gas wells. The Barnsdale-Leonard No 1 location is staked in SE quarter of Sec 22 17 29, with Barnsdale holding 1 800 acres under the permit. Gas will be sold to Pecos Valley Gas Company. Also noted: potential abandonment of Western Drilling Co Western public No 1 in SE Sec 17 18 36 and proration for Turner No 11X and No 11 to depths around 4 180 feet and 4 174 feet respectively.

Harry Leonard Roswell Oi Barnsdale Oil Company Township 17S Range Eddy County Barnsdale-Leonard No Pecos Valley Gas Company Lee County Stanolind Oil & Gas Company Hobbs Western’ Public Westen Drilling Co

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