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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1934
Page
8
December winds tear bulbs and sockets from wires along the Main Drag. Rain previously washed away coloring on the strings of lights, leaving the display damaged and urging Mr. Underwood to seek a fix. A passerby notes a lost looking cow seen walking south on Richardson.
The article highlights the decorated home of Howard Glover on West Alameda in Roswell. It invites readers to drive by and view the illuminated display at night, noting fascination with the display while humorously asking where the other Wise man is. The piece closes with a Christmas countdown reminding there are five shopping days until Xmas.
Yucca and Princess management donate theater space for a Christmas charity drive in Roswell and Pecos Valley. On Friday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. children under 13 can enter for a basket of groceries and canned goods. parents may bring food even if kids cannot attend. A December 24 show for youths offers special pictures and candy, with registration required by December 21.
The Roswell Chamber of Commerce asks the principals of 16 district five high schools to vote on hosting the annual district basketball tournament in Roswell. Principal J. D. Shinkle says ballots will go out after Christmas. the March 1 and 2 dates are set if Roswell is chosen.
Under Roswell Rotary Club auspices D N Pope will lead 25 to 30 Roswell residents in a Christmas program for CCC camp east of Roswell. The concert will be held at the camp tomorrow night.
By nine o'clock tomorrow morning the Chamber of Commerce will release a more complete and far reaching road report. The chamber gathers this information for Christmas travelers and cadets returning home for the vacation.
Brookshier's Produce advertises turkeys at low prices with phone orders. The notice lists locations at East 2nd Street and West 2nd Street for lunchroom items, pies, doughnuts, and coney islands. Also promotes a flower shop at West 4th Street and a gift assortment with phone contact.
Manuel Flores age 29 of 507 East Albuquerque street died at 10 30 a m today. His widow and three children Antonio Helen and Lues survive. He was a laborer on the city streets force for years. Arrangements for the funeral are not complete Schuler's Funeral Home in charge.
Advertisement notes grave decoration options with bright colors and varied foliage. Includes phone number and Roswell Floral branding with delivery or assistance details.
Open until 5 30 p m Adyvy advertises glazed earthenware durable and low priced pottery from El Chivato located at 421 North Richardson with phone 1189 for ordering or inquiries.
Hand embroidered pillow cases luncheon sets dainty handker chiefs lace dresser scarfs and vanity sets lace table covers unusual novelties dolls and doll quilts offered by Art Gift Shop located at 107 West 4th Street advertisement listing items for sale.
Job notice from Mary A Waters at 408 1/2 North Canal Carlsbad New Mexico seeks an experienced beauty operator for Elite Beauty Nook. D18t8e
Kiwanis club of Roswell set to sell 500 copies of the War Cry Christmas issue to aid Salvation Army food baskets for needy families. Members to gather at Chamber of Commerce Friday at 10 a.m. with signs, then deliver baskets Christmas morning at the Salvation Army hall. Officers for 1935 announced. January 3 installation planned. meetings adjust for Christmas week. Also notes exchange of greetings with El Paso Kiwanis via amateur radio. plugging crews continue across Roswell with the Pecos Valley Artesian Conservancy District.
Albuquerque report states that women may serve as federal farm census enumerators alongside men. About 150 workers will be hired statewide for 30 days to count agricultural workers, crops, housing, livestock, and farm values, with residency and practical knowledge of local conditions required.
Ad for artistic beauty shop offering finger waves at a 25 second service. West 3rd Ady N19126¢ listed in the readable OCR fragment.
A fragmented local advertisement hides shop details for Roswell Flora Company at 105 West 4th Street and 105 West ath Street. Includes stray prices 40¢ and a contact phone 1082 J for Jack Deason.
A practical nursing item notes Joel Green associated with No 1 Morningside. The brief entry records a local notice or school related reference, with minimal context and no additional names or dates provided.
A license was issued this afternoon to Douglas Hopkins of Raymondville Texas and Pearl Louise Zipp of Roswell for marriage.
G. D. Macy state highway engineer was in Roswell this morning on highway business.
Frank Schmidt faced justice of the peace today on a charge of shoplifting from the Geo. B. Owens Store in town.
W. L. Orr pleaded not guilty when arraigned before Judge James B. McGhee this morning on a charge of possessing and operating a gambling machine and device commonly known as a marble game at the Gilkeson Hotel. He was released on $750 bond to await trial.
At about 8 15 last night two cars caused a collision at Fifth and Main. Passenger Sarah Louise Whatley in Pickle Nickson’s car sustained only minor cuts and bruises. Both vehicles were damaged and no serious injuries were reported.
A trial jury of 150 people found us guilty of doing a real first class factory job cleaning and refinishing leather jackets in the past three weeks. Send yours this week from Roswell Laundry Co.
Dr F E Townsend warned he will defeat Congress and send them home if his old age pension plan is not adopted He proposes paying 200 a month to everyone over 60 who quits work and spends it immediately Townsend claims 15 000 000 petition supporters and thousands of Townsend clubs back his plan A bill is in early study to set the tax needed to fund payments.
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