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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1932
Page
8
Harold Hurd of Roswell left yesterday for Santa Fe to attend to legal matters and expected to be away two or three days.
The notice promotes laundering of blankets quilts rugs curtains and pillows at one third off the regular charge until December 31. It invites customers to send their dry cleaning with their laundry and credits Resweil Laundry Co for the service.
Mason Kellahin son of Mr and Mrs Robert Kellahin and president of the UNM student body was elected to Pi Gamma Mu an honorary social science fraternity last Thursday He will travel to Roswell next Saturday to spend Christmas vacation
A vintage plea lists desired gifts including Packard WI Douglas shoes Stetson hats Allen underwear Arrow shirts and other menswear from Jay Duvall’s 122 North Main Adv. The ad highlights merchant offerings and holiday shopping appeal.
An advertisement from The Old Mission Beauty Shoppe at 219 North Main promotes expert care for hair skin and nails with a phone contact 182.
G. B. Armstrong received a telegram Saturday informing him of the serious illness of his mother Mrs. E. F. Stonehouse at her home in Mertzen Texas. He left at once to be at her bedside, accompanied by Mrs. Armstrong.
Saturday night marked the coldest of the season with early Sunday readings near eight above zero. The next morning’s temperature fell to fourteen above, the coldest of the winter so far. Yesterday’s high reached 37 above. Forecast calls for generally fair weather tonight and Tuesday with rising temperatures.
A local advertisement from Jay Duvall’s Men’s Wear Store invites readers to share Christmas gift ideas through the newspaper and guides shoppers on where to obtain items. The short notice emphasizes store offerings and a festive promotional tone.
On duty all day and night to serve you with either Prestone or alcohol. Do not risk false economy. Mc Nally Hall Motor o, Phone 04. Adv. PD1it2.
An advertisement promises rapid radio repair services with generic wording. It lists Horton’s Transfer and Falcons Electrical Service contact options and emphasizes quick adjustments for any make of radio. The snippet reads like a classified ad from a local newspaper.
A vintage ad man column extols newspapers ads as vital news and time savers, arguing ads answer daily questions about theatre, sales and products. It urges readers to value ads for saving time energy and money and notes a candy gift offer and subscription push.
The body of 68 year old Ralph McDougall who died at his Ramon area ranch Wednesday evening was shipped today at 2 20 PM to Delivan Wisconsin for funeral services and burial. His nephew J C Woodford arrived from Delivan to accompany the body. McDougall had ranching ties near Ramon for two years after moving from Coffman Texas. He is survived by his widow who lives in Luna Ohio and his nephew J C Woodford. A prior report incorrectly stated he was a bachelor. Roswell handlers Bynum Ballard ambulance assisted arragements here.
R H McCune was to return to Roswell tonight or tomorrow from Little Rock where he has attended a week long Board of Directors meeting for the Federal Home Loan Bank serving this district. He represents New Mexico on the board.
Charles Buddy Cagle came home from New Mexico University and Wesley Pud Foster Jr arrived from Denver University to spend Christmas vacations at their homes here.
A son was born at St. Mary's Hospital yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Glen Austin. Mother and baby are reported to be in good health.
Lovington editor Ed Dailmont traveled to Roswell for a day engagement, meeting local residents and discussing regional issues during his brief visit.
Expert radio service advertised by Western Auto Supply Company with contact through phone number 128 and advisory listing 1316e for inquiries and repair information.
A short classified ad notes a $2.25 figure for a “quality Wave” item sold previously at higher value. It lists Nickson Beauty Shop with phone 640 and includes an advertising line. The fragment hints at a product sale or promotion in a local shop classified section.
Roswell Floral Company advertises grave decorations with bright colors and a beautiful variety of foliages and lists a contact phone number 196 for orders in 1912.
Advertisement for Walter's Southern Kitchen at 310 North Virginia highlights enchiladas plain 21c enchiladas with one egg 26c hot tamales 8c chilli bowl 9c with daily menu changes and a local ad date of 19tix.
Advertising copy from 1912 promises "Lowest uniform prices on earth" with claim that intelligent shoppers will find dozens of articles daily priced below advertised Saturday specials. It emphasizes juicy tender meats and consistent savings at Banking House Grocery.
A 1915 advertisement from Glover's Flowers promotes Holly Wreaths priced at 35 and 50 cents, with contact by phone at 275.
Large spicy home grown carnations offered by Roswell Floral Co. priced at 1.60 per dozen. Phone 196 listed for orders and inquiries.
Miss Frances Geraldine Jackson twelve year old daughter of Mgr and Mrs Roy E Jackson died at St Marys hospital yesterday just before noon. The family moved to Pecos Valley from Throckmorton Texas about three weeks ago and reside at Lake Arthur. Frances fell ill a week ago and was treated in Roswell with efforts to help her. Survived besides her parents are two sisters Mildred and Inez and one brother Miles Andrew Jackson. Funeral services were held at two thirty this afternoon and Hagerman cemetery interment directed by Talmage Mortuary.
Mrs Blanche Beaver of Roswell, who was hospitalized at St. Marys Saturday with a serious pneumonia, was reported much better this afternoon as she receives treatment and rest.
Hollywood New Mexico resident Robert Eshom and Capitan native Maude Fritz were married Saturday afternoon in the Chaves County Clerk’s office by Rev. C C Hill. The ceremony united two local residents in a civil rites setting.
Woodlan P. Saunders, Chaves county assessor, returned to his office today after two weeks confined to home with the flu.
Mr and Mrs Carl Saunders from Dallas are visiting the family of Mr Saunders father H P Saunders. They arrived last night and will stay until after Christmas.
President Hoover and Secretary Mills led a two hour capital conference with Stimson and George I. Harrison to discuss the part war debts play in world economics. They warned no general debts conference is possible and Congress alone could alter treaties, with December payments likely defaulters’ issue for the Roosevelt transition.
A federal court upheld the legality of a proration agreement governing oil production at Hobbs field since June 1930. The Midwest Company was found to have fulfilled its duties to Hobbs Townsite Company, despite plaintiffs alleging violation of lease covenants. The trial reviewed technical industry arguments and featured geologists noting defects in the current operation schedule.
An Adv advert promotes crafts for children including doll costumes quilts outfits caps and dressed dolls. It lists rubber, wooden and musical blocks along with jingle balls circus toys and wooden trains. The shop at 107 West 4th Street invites unique seeds and gifts.
The Record announces W. C. Winston as a candidate for re election as justice of the peace of Precinct No One Chaves county subject to the voters decision Advy.
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