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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1933
Page
5
Roswell Daily Record reports that Bottomless Lakes will likely become Bottomless Lakes State Park. A local poll drew 360 to 490 responses with only a few favoring alternate names, signaling strong community preference for the Bottomless Lakes designation.
A proposal urges building a reservoir on the upper Ruidoso River to serve farmers Indians and summer visitors. The idea suggests federal funding or as a federal project possibly via an Indian reservation plan. The article compares to Bonito lake and Eagles Nest Lake and notes potential economic and recreational benefits for Taos and Roswell contexts.
Taos officials prepare an application to the Public Works Administration for a loan of 570000 to purchase the Southwestern Public Service plant or build a municipal electric plant. They have debated the proposition for some time but have not given up, per the Albuquerque Journal.
A collection of short holiday notes from Roswell children to Santa Claus. Brooxie Nell Smith of 210 West Fourth Street asks for a washing machine with wringer, electric iron, sewing set, candy, nuts, and fruit for herself and her baby brother. Avis Henry from Glencoe asks for a stick horse and candy, while R C requests a red wagon with blocks.
Madrid reports the resignation of premier Diego Martinez Barrio's cabinet was announced today. Barrio advised President Alcalá Zamora to call Alejandro Lerroux to form a new government as a crisis following an October 5 resignation nears a resolution by tonight or tomorrow. Barrio said he recommended a radical republican cabinet with other republican parties taking part.
A sprawling tale follows Alfred Tilbury and Connie Bundy plotting to murder Caroline Bundy to seize a fortune. They manipulate Miss Bundy with seance messages and a planned flashlight photograph, then execute a brutal murder on a rural road. The plot unravels as a missing bag and a wary Bert threaten to expose a conspiracy built on forged alibis and staged evidence.
Sidelights review AP data shows 1935 church contributions around 400 million, down from 519.6 million in 1932 as national income sagged. It urges readers to plan 1934 budgets, notes NM school closings and a life sentence case, mentions dwindling unemployment in El Paso and CWA concerns, and highlights Hobbs Carlsbad Elks aiding Christmas relief despite boom decline.
Sunday services at 11:00 with Sunday school at 9:45 and a Wednesday 8:00 testimonial service. Reading Room open weekdays 3 to 5 p.m. at Corner Lea Ave and First St. The Lesson Sermon for December 17 discusses creation by divine power and the universality of God.
An excerpt from Rev Roy L Smith's sermon warns against cynicism and apathy, urging readers to honor honesty and responsibility. It reflects on individual worth, belief, and the impact of personal choices within a faith context.
In Roswell churches the morning service features a large choir under Miss Nelle Masson with a cantata and Handel selections. Bishop Cushman to preach next Sunday. George Wilson the Siouxette soloist to sing at 10:45 with two hundred young people in attendance. Evening service includes Cantata "The Christmas Ad oratio" and "The Heavens Are Telling" with a program note.
The Salvation Army at Second and Virginia led by Captain and Mrs. Jesse King announces a day of prayer at 7 AM, a Sunday school at 2:30 PM, youth Bible studies, and a main salvation meeting at 7:45 PM. Evening street preaching at 7:15 PM invites the public to participate, with sermons from 1 Corinthians and a focus on prayer changing things.
Pa ol 801 South Main S and F church location details appear in this fragment indicating a church address and schedule components for St Peters Catholic Church at 801 South Main.
The Presbyterian church announces a 10 50 worship with a cantata A King Is Born performed today due to choir members being away A Christmas program by the Sunday School will join a White Christmas gift event at 5 00 p m at the Woman's Club The deacons will administer gifts and food at the occasion 6 30 senior and young peoples endeavors follow We urge attendance.
H M Reeves pastor J M Parker S S Supt. Sunday School 9 45 a m worship 11 a m evangelistic message 7 p m prayer meeting 7 p m Tuesday Young People program practice Thursday Miss Missionary Council meets Wednesday 2 o’clock for Missionary Christmas Program all welcome.
Immanuel Lutheran Church at 105 South Lea Avenue invites all to Sunday School at 9 7 30 and Divine Worship at 10 30 with the sermon The Blessedness Of Those Who Take No Offense At Christ. R A Hingst is pastor and welcomes all.
The First Christian Church presents a day of worship with 9 30 am church school led by W H Hortenstein, 19 50 am morning worship featuring a sermon Prepara tion for the Coming of the King and organ solos. Evening service at 7 30 pm includes a sermon The Lamb of God and choir and organ numbers. A welcome awaits at all services.
A Christmas program will be presented tomorrow by the choir of The First Methodist Episcopal Church at Corner Fifth and Kentucky. The event includes Prelude by The Oracion Trio, cantata The Christmas Adoration, and multiple solos, duets, and choruses with directing by Rev. Eltelzeorze and Nelle G. Maxton. Performances feature M. Manne Oracion on violin, M. H Henderson on cello, Roy Wilron on piano, and Alice Tilton as soloist among a large choir roster.
At First Methodist Episcopal Church South Pastor D D Henderson leads morning worship at 10 50 with sermon Whither Goest Thou and evening service at 7 30 featuring sermon The Constraint of Love Music by organ preludes and anthems throughout the day including The Lord Is My Strength and At Evening Time Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30.
The Nalarede church at Corner Eighth and Washington led by Pastor Huffman lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m with spiritual teachers for all classes. Morning sermon at 11 00 a m The Commutation of Holy Living is the subject. Singing and a children's service follow. Evening service at 7 55 p m with a sermon by the pastor and special songs. Midweek prayer Wednesday at 7 30 p m and a Christmas program Friday at 7 30 p m.
Saint Andrew s Episcopal Church lists services with Holy Communion at 7 30 a m First Sundays Holy Communion 7 30 a m and morning Prayer and Sermon at 11 00 a m Church School Service at 9 45 a m Visitors invited to participate in these services.
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