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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1932
Page
6
An OCR fragment advertises The Daily Express Children's Annuals with self erecting picture models at $2.00 each and Daily Express A B C books at 00 each. Also promotes Old Mission Beauty Shoppe offering facials and appointments at 219 N Main with contact 182.
Mrs. B. Lynch Hat Shop at 102 West Fourth Street advertises a sale of beautiful sport sets priced at 1.95 per set.
Tomorrow brings a free show across three Roswell theatres with Huckleberry Finn the final film. Buy blanks from merchants to ensure entry. interior view of a turkey at St Andrew’s Parish Hall offers 6 to 8 PM dinner. Jack J Holmes to unveil a 1923 Chevrolet, plus The Record candy offer wraps and ships gifts. Read today’s issue cover to cover and get into the Xmas spirit.
Nrivester Ross is ill with influenza and staying at his residence at 824 North Main today. The condition limits his activities as he rests at home.
Tom Jones and Lucille Burkes, both of Capitan, were married in the Chaves county clerk's office yesterday afternoon by Rev. C. C. Hill.
Our shop will be open all day Sunday December 18 visitors welcome to view our display of Christmas flowers and plants phone 196 Roswell Floral Company Adv 16t2e
C F Hardwick manager of The Princess Theatre remains confined to his room at the Jacobson Apartments after a week off duty due to a severe cold. His mother Mrs Hardwick of Clovis is with him and he is improving.
Mrs Fern Bledsoe resumed duties in the county assessor office yesterday after an illness lasting over a week. She was absent from work due to health reasons and returned to her official duties.
Woodlan Saunders, Chaves county assessor, who has been quite ill with influenza, was reported to be steadily improving.
Walt Powell of Spokane Washington toured Roswell presenting his line of police equipment to local officers. He arrived from Clovis yesterday afternoon and reported the road conditions were good despite recent snow.
Bill Cutter, piloting a monocoupe, stopped at Roswell airport this morning en route from Albuquerque to Lubbock. Former Albuquerque school instructor and husband to a governor’s daughter, he adds a notable local connection to the trip. E. V. Pettis, aviation inspector for the U S Department of Commerce, left Roswell yesterday for El Paso on a regular inspection flight after a snow delayed trip from Albuquerque Tuesday. He navigated by railroad to Vaughn then highway into Roswell.
Morton Downey and wife Barbara Bennett welcome a son born in New York City. The announcement states Barbara Bennett belongs to the famous Bennett sisters of stage and screen.
Washington December 16 The Senate passed an amendment to the Hawes Cutting bill granting independence to the Philippines in 14 years by a viva voce vote. The action marks a milestone toward self rule and follows debate over timing and implications for U S interests and regional stability.
Banking House Grocery advertises lowest uniform prices on earth with claims of juicy tender meats. The clipped ad emphasizes shopping before Christmas and promotes the store as a destination for seasonal provisions.
Cold weather prompts a craving for warmth and Trussel's at 202 West 3rd St offers hot chocolate milk for five cents. Curb service advertised.
Cobean Stationery Shop advertises Christmas cards offered at a savings tip tucking the flap inside no seal reduces postage to 1 1 2 cents cheaper than the 2 cent rate. Readers are urged to choose greetings from their stock noting real merit.
Advertisement boasting simple radio repairs by Falcons Electrical Service at 125 West 2nd and promising a quick fix by a call to Doctor 289. The copy highlights speedy service for any make and suggests minimal work needed to restore functionality.
Beautifully knitted of softest wool with silk ribbon ties. Fits over shoulders and arms and falls to waist line. For cool evenings breakfast in bed invalids. Pastel shades and black. Art Gift Ssop 107 West 4th St Adv.
Expert radio service advertised by Western Auto Supply Company with contact phone number 128 for inquiries and scheduling repairs. Local shop offers troubleshooting and parts for radios and related electronics.
An old classified note advertises Nickson Beauty Shop with a 640 contact line and a quoted price of 2.25 for a quality wave service, indicating a promotional offer or sale. The snippet uses brief, ad-like phrasing typical of a late era newspaper pricing slate.
L. A. L. Christmas plans completed for thirty boxes of Christmas cheer to the U S Veterans Hospital in Albuquerque. The event occurred at the American Legion Auxiliary meeting at Mrs R E Bower s home with president Mrs A F Madison presiding. A white elephant sale by Mrs George M Cowan added to the Christmas cheer fund for local ex service men and their families and five dollars was voted for Fort Stanton hospital Christmas.
Whatley Produce Co advertises turkeys fattened on yellow corn for Xmas needs. Order early for best selection. Dressed birds ready for the oven. Located at 513 East Second St with phone 418.
An old advertisement urges cheap radiator protection for winter. It promotes Prestone or alcohol as effective insulators and stresses open all night service at McNally Hall Motor Co. The brief copy suggests easy access to automotive antifreeze protection.
A small classified item advertises beautiful sport sets selling for 1.95 dollars per set located on West Fourth Street as advertisement 1611 cents.
Partial notice lists for sale items including thoroughbred police puppies and a Roswell mattress factory listing. Details are fragmentary with unclear prices or dates.
This week features young roasters priced at 12 cents per pound and a selection of friers and hens. Call for poultry needs and dependable, well dressed birds. Dressed carefully and clean. Phone 418 located at 213 East 2nd St. Advertisement.
A senate judiciary sub committee agreed on a repeal resolution provision to prevent liquor imports into dry states as work accelerates on the bill. The action aims to keep alcohol out of areas where state law prohibits it.
Snow and cold weather stop cotton picking in Pecos Valley. An estimated 8 to 10 percent of the valley crop remains unharvested.
Roswell residents are puzzled by Christmas card postage. Unwritten cards may go under 112 cent postage if unsealed. sealed cards require a three cent stamp. Cards with messages must use three cents.
Tur bans with wide net flange priced from 2.95 to 3.95. Mrs B Lynch Hat Shop at 102 West 4th Street advertises winter headwear and accessories in a local Christmas season display.
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