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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1921

Page

4

S G Johnson Dead in Roswell City

Samuel George Johnson age unknown died last night at 608 South Main after a three week illness. Born in Maumee Ohio he lived here sixteen years in the grocery business. Funeral services Friday at 2 30 pm at Talmage Tilton parlors with Rev Hill and Rev Allison in charge. Pallbearers listed. He leaves a wife and seven children. Body to lie in state at the parlors. Local notices include plumber ad and Roswell Advertising Club Christmas event at Gilkeson hotel with officer election.

S. G."johnson Samuel George Johnson South Main Street Mr. Johnson Maumee Ohio Talmage & Tilton C. Hill S. B. Allison H. P. Saunders L. Kennedy George Wells M. A. McClister Ernest Nelson H. B. Smyris Henry Johnson Mary Bobo Nellie Alston Jim Johnson Carl Sarah Cgrcline Johnson

High School Debaters Discuss Outside Activities Value

The High School Debating Society met last night with strong attendance. The question debated was whether outside activities outweigh regular studies, with the negative side led by Mitchell Jennings and Merwin Alexander winning by 2 to 1. An all day Maccabees food sale at Fletcher's Market is planned for Saturday with special orders via Mrs Frank Marks.

Aubrey Gregg Royce Garrett Mitchell Jennings Merwin Alexander Fletcher's Market Frank Marks

Lawrence Leaves Tonight for Crowley Holiday Visit

Lawrence announces travel to Crowley Louisiana to spend the holidays with family. Also an ad notes a car starting remedy at Savage Garage 118 East 2nd Street. School district to close Friday for Christmas holidays until after New Year.

Lawrence Will C. Lawrence Crowley Steve Savage Garage East 2Nd Street

Ship Neuse of Civil War Revealed at Low Water

In Kinston North Carolina thousands have viewed the sunken Neuse a Civil War man of war revealed by record low river levels. Built for the Confederacy its fate mirrored a desperate escape by crew who fired her and fled after an accidental blast sank her bottom. The wreck now lies buried in sand and mud along the Neuse riverbank with timbers railroad irons and chain links visible.

Kinston N. C Neuse Yagafederacy Merrimac Albemarle Whitehall Carolina

Help Christmas Cheer in Roswell Pot Drives

A Christmas appeal urges Roswell residents to donate to the Salvation Army Christmas Dinner Fund to prevent hunger on Christmas Day. Pots on street corners must stay boiling until Christmas. readers are asked to contribute fuel to the flame and keep the fund growing.

Roswell Salvation Army

Gaelic Language Club Formed In Casper Wyoming

A Gaelic language club has been formed in Casper to study Gaelic language and music. The organization meets weekly and has more than 50 members, drawn from Irish men and women who attend the gatherings.

Casper Wyo Studieus

Popular Women Workers in Brazil Contest Votes Rise

Rio de Janeiro paper Intransigente launches a contest naming the most skilled Brazilian women across fields from stenographers to laundresses. The top vote getter is Senhorinha Baley, a borderer, with over 1,000 votes, defeating many actresses in the standings.

Rio DE Janeiro Brazil Rio Senhorinha Baley Borderer

Christmas 1921 Gifts That Last Ad from Boellner

An older ad copy promotes gifts that last for Christmas 1921 by L. B. Boellner & Son. The page also notes a first Methodist Episcopal prayer service at 14 Life First M. E. and a midweek prayer meeting led by Mrs. M. E. Mason. It asks readers about the New Advertising Club.

M. E. Mason

War ends dress concession at Paris opera house

Paris reports that the opera house has reinstated the prewar rule requiring men to wear full evening dress. The concession allowing men to appear in casual attire during and after the armistice has been withdrawn. Management says male dress variations spoilt the theater’s famed audience toilettes as some men showed up in tweeds and golf outfits.

Paris

Gifts That Last Ad Offers Santa Claus Hope

Watch for Santa Claus adverts for Huffe Jewelry Store and L. B. Boellner & Son highlighting gifts that last. The news item notes the 14th charge of embezzlement against Jesse Peak for a ring against Louise Short was dismissed yesterday on district attorney motion, with the defendant covering costs.

Santa Claus L. B. Boellner & Son Jesse Peak Louise Short

Roswell Store Promotes Gifts That Last for Xmas

Roswell store Boellner & Son advertises Gifts That Last to ease Christmas problems. Local shop touts durable gift options and seasonal specials as shoppers seek lasting presents.

Roswell L. B. Boellner & Son

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