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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1919

Page

6

Evening Chats Sparkle as City Christmas Tree Lights

The municipal Christmas tree lit for the fourth time last night at seven, with carols and the McNally juvenile band, continuing nightly through New Year’s Eve. Roswell Daily items note visitors from Glencoe and Rocky Ford, local business requests, Artesia prosperity, and various Christmas holiday updates.

Municipal McNally Juven Band Bert J. Bonnell Frank Bonnell Glencoe

Legion and Roswell High Clash for Basketball Honors

The American Legion and Roswell High School crack team meet at the Armory Friday night. The Legion seeks victory after a prior loss by the Institute, which dampened spirits little as the boys anticipate beating the High school players.

American Legion Roswell High School Armory Institute Legion

Illinois Producers test well No. 1 in Pecos valley

The Illinois Producers test well No. 1, deepest Pecos valley well, shows strong results at 2,200 feet in the fourth oil sand. The baler consistently brings up real oil with each run, sparking excitement in the lower valley.

Illinois Pecos Valley

Roswell Chamber Extends Merry Christmas Welcome

To temporary visitors and to those who may stay in Roswell the Chamber of Commerce expresses the community's wish for a merry Christmas. Roswell welcomes travelers salespeople and visitors and pledges to help make the day pleasant.

Roswell Chamber of Commerce Ito

American chickens help rebuild in devastated France

In Soissons France villagers praise American Committee for Devastated France for re chick en izing the Aisne region. Women in blue uniforms distributed 8451 chickens across 100 towns and established two chicken farms capable of 2000 birds a month. Chickens are sold at half price with American funds covering the rest. incubators, goats, rabbits, ducks and cows aid food and livelihoods. Ira I Bailey of Lone Oak Texas and Miss Verna Shinermag of Lake Arthur wed at two this afternoon.

Soissons France American Committee For Aisne American Committee Committee For The America Ira I. Bailey Lone Oak Texas Verna Shinermag Lake Arthur C. C. Hill

Record Candy Subscription Offer Ends December 24

The Daily Record announces a renewal gift offer for prepaid yearly subscriptions. A two pound box of Luff's candy will be given to each subscriber who pays six dollars in advance. The offer requires all arrearages be settled and expires at 6 p.m. on December 24.

Daily Record

Evergreen Tree Masque Wows Armory Crowd

The Masque of The Evergreen Tree at the Armory drew the largest crowd ever and sold out hours before showtime. Miss Aimee Poirson directed the musical program with a cast of city school staff, clubs, and organizations contributing to a Christmas event praised for its staging, costumes, and community spirit. The production highlighted the Christ Child narrative with carols, large-scale pageantry, and a conclusion suggesting a repeat performance next Christmas season.

Armory Aimee Poirson Military Institute Masons

Healing Powers Transform Criminals in Lyric Feature

A venerable patriarch with miraculous healing draws Tom Burke and his Chinatown gang to exploit him. Hidden goodness surfaces as the criminals are reclaimed by wholesome surroundings in this striking film set across New York Chinatown, a mountain village, and a rugged shoreline. Showtimes today and tomorrow at Lyric.

Munsey’s Frank L. Packard George Loané Tucker New York Chinatown Tom Burke Lyric

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