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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1939
Page
5
New Mexico's school transportation system, as reported from Santa Fe, shows a safety record ranking third nationally. Officials attribute the achievement to improved driver training, maintenance, and route planning across districts.
Grace Corrigan state school superintendent was advised in a yearlong review. A nationwide survey of school transportation records found no snow in the winter sports area of the district covering Arizona and New Mexico, meaning no winter sports events were held in town or region.
Governor Miles hails a capable but uncooperative stance as federal officials reveal New Mexico farmers face up to 5.8 million dollars in available aid, with only 2 million certified so far. Officials warn that severing ties with extension services could follow if cooperation fails, while Dodd Henson and Wilkinson press for quick action ahead of a Saturday board meeting.
Reports describe planes aiding an observation craft in combat with German fighters and a Berlin claim of a French pursuit downed. Daladier told the chamber France had "accomplished her duty" toward Finland with unclear specifics while announcing 1433 French war deaths through November 30 and a 54.237 billion franc three month war budget. Other items note British and Danish incidents in Norway and a mine event affecting the tanker Dosinia, plus local NM letters criticizing extension service.
Do not be dismayed if someone on your list was overlooked at the last moment. Mitchell Drug Co will be open on Sunday offering gifts suitable for any age.
Authentic period radios and reproduction commodes from Montgomery Ward and Co. feature hand rubbed mahogany finishes. Mabie Lowrey Hardware promotes holiday shopping while Gross Grocery advertises festive foods with prices on hens celery lettuce bacon and prunes.
Glovers Floral Co offers potted plants and cut flowers as last minute gifts with delivery all day on Christmas. Flowers can be sent by wire anywhere in the United States.
Lovely gifts for the lovely lady include lingerie dresses coats and a range of gift goods. Shop advertises timely availability and variety with a reminder you are never too late.
Cobean Stationery Co offers many taper candles and a range of last minute gift ideas for Christmas shoppers with additional suggestions available in store.
Christmas theatre books useful year round at the Yucca or the Pecos for any show. Books usable until used up, priced 2.50 or 5.00 in a Christmas greeting format. Interwoven Sex for men trend item and National Survey top sock. Assorted coins from 35 cup. Jay Du vall.
McNally-Hall Motor Co offers radios and car heaters among a fine range of auto accessories to make Christmas meaningful for the car and owner.
The Owl Drug Co will be open all day Sunday and Christmas offering a fine selection of gifts. Cork scrapbooks and photo albums are among the many inexpensive gift options suitable for holiday giving.
You can still order picture jewelry tailored to personality with six pictures for $1.00 or six for 50 cents including folders. The Photo Shop at 418 North Main offers quick gifts before Christmas.
Smooth wood sock driers with clothes pins reduce snags and can hang anywhere. McGuffin's Shoe Service offers leather goods and fine leather items alongside shoe repairs in a small shop setting.
Time running short for Christmas gifts as Singer promotes a Singer Electric Iron or toy machine for a daughter, plus a free sewing course for the wife with purchase. Visit 422 1/2 N. Main to choose your gift.
President signals next budget aims to cut the year’s deficit by about eight hundred million dollars while total government outlays approach nine point five billion and receipts near five point seven billion. Defense plans promise a rise to two billion, with army and navy each taking roughly half, while public works and relief face significant cuts. Senator Tydings proposes an automatic budget balancing law to prevent deficits unless payoff is arranged within fifteen years.
Senator Norris avoided comment on Ickes remarks while Senator Hatch claimed neither party would nominate a reactionary and called for a liberal nominee by his standard. Senator King saw no need for a third party and Senator Ashurst warned a third party movement would fail.
New Orleans on December 22 reports spot cotton closing steady but 3 points lower with sales reaching 4,687 bales. Mid upland or mid dling price listed at 11.12 per unit.
A southwest low pressure system brings increased cloud cover and scattered light rain across southern and eastern Texas. Northern border states stay cloudy with snow in Montana while central areas enjoy generally clear skies. Temperatures rise in the south and fall in the northwest but stay above seasonal norms overall. Pecos valley expects cloudy to partly cloudy conditions with little chance of rain tonight and Saturday. no major temperature changes expected.
Tom D. Rogers and Thelma Jones of Roswell filed for a marriage license. The couple plans to wed in Roswell, with the official record noting both parties’ full names and residence.
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