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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1939
Page
11
Florence Clark and her friend from Elkins join a pro men gathering under the dome. The survivor of years in the school room attends, signaling a welcoming occasion.
In his annual Christmas message to the Boy Scouts of America Roosevelt praises Scouting as an active force for character development and citizenship training. He greets the 1,307,776 Scouts Cubs and leaders, noting decades of service and urging even greater future success. Signed Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Hollywood gossip notes list John Payne building a cabin on three acres at Big Bear Lake and Jane Bryan illness delaying her lead in Married Pretty And Poor. Olivia de Havilland to play top female in the prop property, while Barbara Bedford and Naomi Childers get secretary roles in Florian. James Stewart visits Indiana for holidays, Mischa Auer buys farm near Paul Muni, and a Fox South American Way unit returns from Argentina. A Peace on Earth print seeks Nobel consideration. Joan Crawford heads to New York, Tennessee volunteers visit Warner Bros for Rose Bowl. parrot disturbance delays Too Many Husbands. Gene Autry earns money from South of the Border tune.
Came Tip Bennett of Albuquerque publicly supports Clyde Tingley as state chairman for the Presidents Birthday Ball. Rumors swirl that anti-Tingley factions consider withdrawing due to Tingley’s stance on the Jackson Day Dinner, which excluded the ex-governor.
Came Mr and Mrs Ed Safford of Santa Fe to visit their son Ed Jr who serves as the right hand at KGFL Roswell radio station.
Came J. C. Gilbert, attorney at law, rising as a political boss in Sierra county with a Hot Springs home, lightened by fifty pounds yet undimmed in spirit. He refuses to discuss state politics, while Philip Edwards also appears in the scene.
The passage describes routine inspection of a local outfit with access to natural gas and mentions Came Bric Whittle a property owner. It notes his role as steward at the Elks Club during the time the Treasurer served as Exalted Ruler of the local herd, highlighting community ties and service.
Earnest Malone a Cottonwood farmer is described as healthier and happier than when he was involved in the hardware business.
Came Ronald Corn, a rising figure, builds his reputation with his bara gas venture. Reports indicate grass and sheep are both thriving, signaling a productive farm season.
Came John Bingham of Santa Fe to direct census work in the district. He has been granted use of the old district attorney’s office on the second floor of the courthouse and will be found there while guiding deputies in the field. Today he coached Frank McCarthy of Hag.
A Lovington area resident named Came Jimmie Thompson, described as full of the Christmas spirit, prunes and other things, is portrayed as a friendly inebriated character who loves everybody and enjoys sharing the sentiment.
Enthusiasm grows as communities from Dalhart to Phoenix back the Coronado Cavalcade tour. Plans show start in Pampa Texas in June and finale in Phoenix with a three day celebration in October. Casts exceed 1000, with large outdoor sets moved via new steel scaffolding technique.
Garbo weighs naturalization steps as she prepares for a new citizenship paper filing while evaluating related laws. The discussion comes amid publicity around her public appearances and upcoming events.
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