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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1932
Page
8
Two rural boys ages 11 and 8 in Chaves county cannot attend school due to lacking shoes. Donations of footwear are welcome at the office of the school superintendent in the courthouse.
Captain Cleve Irby of the Salvation Army has been very ill for two weeks but is gradually improving. He attended a relief committee meeting yesterday though remains weak. Mrs Irby has led the Salvation Army relief work during his illness.
An Arvin hot water heater priced at 9.95 is advertised by McNally Hall Motor Company. The ad promises real driving comfort and demonstrates operation, appealing to Mr Arvin for winter warmth and ease.
Christmas shopping is easy when you send flowers with Roswell Floral Co. offering remarkable values this year. Visitors welcome. Phone 196.
Miss Thelma McCully Chaves County school superintendent toured Spring Mound Valley school near Dexter yesterday to inspect facilities and meet staff.
Roswell Coffee Company promotes fresh roasted coffee for Christmas turkey meals and country-style fixings. Advertising copy emphasizes supply readiness and quick service for holiday cooking needs.
Jim Pat O'Neill son of Mr and Mrs Pat O'Neill of Roswell is home for Christmas vacation from Las Cruces where he studies at State College.
The Greenhaven Curio Shop announces a home inspection service for Navajo Bugs free of charge with no obligation. Call 246 to schedule an appointment.
An unusual display of hand-made gifts at Art Gift Shop invites Christmas shoppers. The items are priced reasonably, highlighting that handwork is valued. Located at 107 West 4th Street, the shop promotes its unique crafts for season gifting.
An advertising snippet from 1919 promotes laundering of blankets quilts rugs curtains and pillows at 1-3 the regular charge. The Roswell Laundry Co invites customers to send dry cleaning with laundry.
The holiday mood lifts merchants as Christmas shoppers return, Santa sends greetings, and The Record extends hours to Christmas Eve. A flu surge warning follows a Washington report of 33,823 cases while jokes poke at new beer dispensaries and pending Senate action.
Gonzales Trebino, previously arrested on a drunken driver charge and later released, was arraigned before Judge W. C. Winston and pleaded not guilty to the theft charge involving a tricycle owned by the daughter of George Carothers.
Wilfred Dale, admitted to St Marys hospital yesterday for pneumonia, was sent home today and is reported to be gradually improving.
Mrs. F M Logan of 207 North Sea learned yesterday of the death of her brother Walter Lee Pace aged 52 at 5 pm yesterday at his Rosebud Texas home. He is survived by a sister Mrs G A Buffin of Alamo zordo and the late Rev W J Pace of Tularosa.
References exchanged. Phone 969-R.-Adv. 2112c.
A riding boot praised for value in the time period offers genuine leather boots around five dollars. Advertises as a fine Christmas present and urges shoppers to visit now while selection lasts. Ball and White Clothiers.
Artesia New Mexico area reports show wild ducks and geese migrating in great numbers, damaging grain fields and winter crops as the hunting season ends. Farmers seek extension or shift of next year’s duck season due to large migrations following severe midwest storms.
Reports from Vaughn indicate roads in the Vaughn region are in bad condition due to drifting snow. Overnight and yesterday’s strong winds created hazards for motorists with a detour via Romeroville Santa Rosa and Fort Sumner suggested. Sub-zero readings were reported in mountains while southeastern New Mexico stayed cold with an improving forecast.
The Salvation Army plans to provide about 75 Christmas baskets. They have beets carrots onions beans dried fruit jelly and corn but still need meat potatoes rice and oatmeal.
We offer a fancy lot of turkeys at 10c per pound for young toms and 12c for hens. Place your order early for choice of sizes. Also available are quick growth heavy type friers and other fancy poultry from Whatley Produce Co. Adv. 2113c
The Roswell Womans Club under Mrs. Sidney Prager and a war veterans committee packed and sent 124 Christmas boxes to Fort Stanton hospital patients. Miss Myrtle Decker contributed eight boxes in a separate package.
The Community House is brightened again this year with a beautifully decorated Christmas tree, a gift from P. E. O. Chapter B. For many years this has been an annual gift.
Advertised leasing listing for a grocery store and filling station with contact phone 417. Advertising note provides a single line, sparse details, and an actionable leasing opportunity. Related to commercial property in a small-town context.
A twenty four hour service pledge from Mc Nelly Hall Motor Company urging readers to ring 104 for any car concern including storage flat tires or mechanical trouble. The ad emphasizes round the clock duty and customer support.
Christmas holidays approach with festive styling. Get permanent waves, shampoo, or finger waves from operators at Old Mission Beauty Shoppe located at 219 North Main. Phone 182.
The Knights Templar annual Christmas observance will be held at 9:30 a.m. Christmas morning at the Masonic Temple. The Christmas message from the Grand Commander of America will be read by Sir Knight Claude Hobbs.
For Roswell and the Pecos valley fair tonight and Thursday with somewhat colder conditions tonight. For New Mexico generally fair tonight and Thursday with colder in the southeast portion tonight.
On Christmas morning at 9 30 all Sir Knights are urged to attend the Special Conclave of Rio Hondo Commandary No 6 for the Christmas service.
An advertisement promises flu relief through simple adjustments by a traveling doctor. It lists contact as Call the Doctor 289 and advertises Falcons Electrical Service at 125 West 2nd as a sponsor or related business.
A local ad lists a dozen varieties of fruit including apples and grapefruits at 12 cents per pound, tangerines and tangelos from 10 cents per dozen, plus sugar cured hams 15 cents per pound in Christmas boxes, and assorted nuts. Contact H B Salee at 208 East Std St or Horton’s Transfer at 136.
The Associated Press reports generally fair conditions tonight with colder air moving into southeast New Mexico and extreme southeast West Texas. In West Texas expect slightly cooler temperatures in the southeast, with cloudiness increasing Thursday and temperatures rising in the west. Listed temperatures include Amarillo 42 to 26, Chicago 38 to 30, Denver 43 to 21, El Paso 48 to 32, Kansas City 38 to 28, Los Angeles 64 to 50, New Orleans 58 to 52, New York 40 to 24, Oklahoma City 52 to 36, Phoenix 62 to 40, San Francisco 46 to 46, Washington 42 to 18.
Rev F B Howden Jr rector of St Andrews Episcopal Roswell spoke at the Roswell Advertising Club meeting on low morale calling it an insidious mood. He urged charity friendliness and honesty as remedies. The program committee Logan Hunter Chas Huff Bernard Johnston outlined next three months of programs. Paul Wilmot presided as vice president.
The Pittsburgh All-American halfback is engaged to Irene after their meeting in a classroom last year. The announcement confirms the betrothal and highlights the couple’s connection.
Santa Fe reported on December 21 that the Pecos head flock has grown to four Rocky Mountain sheep. State Game Warden Elat Barker said an additional ewe was liberated from a state game and fish department pen to join the trio of existing animals. The original group included two bucks and two ewes, with one ewe dying soon after arrival. An extra ewe was later secured and, after illness, given sanatorium care north of Santa Fe, then recovered and rejoined her fellows in the mountain country.
W M Frazier appeared before Judge Winston and pleaded not guilty to giving two bad checks totaling 53.79 with intent to defraud and to deserting his wife and children without support. The complaints were filed by his wife Mrs Lillie Frazier. Checks were for 48.54 and 5.25. Preliminary hearing set for next Saturday December 24.
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