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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1934
Page
8
Albuquerque notes announce the Veterans Council of New Mexico annual convention at 2:30 PM Saturday December 29. The meeting at the D A V V F W Hut in Roswell will elect officers for the ensuing year and conduct business as needed.
The weatherman warns of unsettled weather tonight affecting outdoor displays. El Paso reports dog poisoning incidents with tips to reach a vet promptly, hold the dog and seek quick help. The Pards Society hosts Ned Bradley and his orchestra at the Woman's Club tonight. A 200 man CCC unit will excavate Jamestown VA, seeking artifacts buried for 328 years.
Word reached here that D D Wimberly’s father died this morning in Sweetwater Texas at age 90. Mr and Mrs D D Wimberly and daughter Louise traveled to Sweetwater on Christmas day due to his illness.
A detachment from Battery A under 1st Lieutenant Edward Purdy will participate in the inauguration ceremonies for Governor elect Clyde Tingley in Santa Fe on January 1. The unit includes 2nd Lieutenant John A Phinizy, Staff Sergeant John F. McBride, 1st Sergeant Wm H. Brown, Sergeants David L. Hart Melvin F. Klofanda, Corporal Howard W. Conner, and Privates Lewlyn Denson Dave Zipps. They depart next Monday and return Wednesday, traveling in a Battery truck and a station wagon with one of the large guns.
Roswell Flora Company promotes corsage bouquets roses and sweet peas with phone contact for orders and delivery in a local advertisement.
A revival begins today at the Assembly of God Church at Fourth and Garden and runs through January 6. Evangelist Guy Shields leads the event with a message designed for both young and old, and a welcoming invitation is extended to all.
Ned Bradley returns for a night at the Pards venue presented with the Womans Club tonight Adv. D28tic.
Milton Wright departs Roswell on Saturday to travel to Albuquerque where he will be cared for by the Transient Department of the F B R A.
Local notice advertises home grown tomatoes from a Kentucky source with grocery contact and phone number 961. Adyvy, D28tl indicates a catalog or listing code for the item and seller.
Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to Floyd Beagle and Gertrude Rogers of Ramon New Mexico, and Cecil L. Iammerton and Adelah A. Anderson of Roswell.
Churches in Roswell and outlying districts will conduct a religious census to map church preference and better minister to families. Pastors and Sunday school superintendents meet at Westminster Hall on Third Street between Richardson and Pennsylvania Sunday at 2:00 PM. J. B. Savage chairs the committee and urges all city churches to cooperate.
Mrs C E Mason delivered an engaging talk on events of 1934 at the Lions Club gathering. George Zimmerman reported the Lions Christmas toy project distributed toys to about 11 250 children, marking a highly successful effort. S P Johnson Jr presided as club president.
Rev Claude E Hill author of an article in the Christian Standard December 8 issue titled Christ As Brother And Companion. Hill is pastor of the First Christian Church in Tulsa Oklahoma and brother of Rev C C Hill of Roswell.
Roswell Kiwanis club will install 1955 officers at a special meeting Thursday at 6:50 PM in Nickson Coffee Shop. It is ladies night and replaces the Tuesday noon meeting. New officers are J. R. Savage president, Doug Moores VP, J. R. St. John treasurer, and Robert W. Fall secretary. Lake J. Frazier is retiring president.
A Roswell delegation will perform for men at Fort Stanton Hospital tomorrow night under the Ft. Stanton Trowel Club. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. H R Andrew, Mrs. F A Plymate, Mrs. H P Saunders Jr, M Ks Henderson, Roy Wilson, Rev D B Titus, Mr and Mrs T J Hall, Mr and Mrs J E Johns, and Bert Ballard. Titus will discuss the origin of the Christmas tree. Andrew will sing Scotch songs. Saunders will sing modern numbers. Henderson will play cello and saxophone with Wilson. Mrs Connor will read. Travel will be by three cars from Hall Johns and Ballard.
Leo Dickson was elected president of the Roswell Old Age Pension Club at last night's meeting. A Mr Galloway was chosen secretary-treasurer. Another meeting is set for next Thursday at the courthouse inviting business and professional men.
The artesian well beneath the Titchell Seed and Grain building remains unplugged this afternoon as the plugging crew works to seal it.
Washington reports four individuals charged by a DC grand jury with conspiring to defraud the government in income tax schemes. Named are John W. Hardgrove and Henning R. Nelson, both formerly with the internal revenue bureau, plus Frank B McElhill and Richard K. Callaghan, tax consultants from New York. McCarter testimony aided the indictment.
Jack Empie and Nick Pedigo pleaded not guilty to rape and grand larceny respectively during arraignment before Judge James B. McGhee. Trials given for February 1 in the November term. Bond set at 7500 for Empie and 1000 for Pedigo. neither posted. Milton Mc Mahen and Frank Thomas to face joint liquor sales to minors trial February 2. Thomas to face separate minor liquor charge with trial set January 31. bonds posted for those charges. McMakin and Thomas previously pleaded not guilty to the joint charge and were released on bond awaiting trial.
P. W. Thorson the Eastern New Mexico Area Council executive announced January is set for annual financial campaigns in council towns. He noted Roswell campaign date not fixed yet but slated for mid January.
A highway plunge near Tucumcari New Mexico kills Marvin Kling about 20 from Mishawaka Indiana while Clarence Kelly and John Williamson of Mishawaka and Auburn Indiana are injured. Kelly is believed to have fallen asleep at the wheel. The youths were returning home from a visit in California.
Secretary Wallace announced a total of 125 million dollars in federal highway funds for next fiscal year under the Hayden Cartwright act. States must match with equal funds and prove completed work to receive federal payments. Included apportionments: Texas 7,777,504. Colorado 2,288,811. New Mexico 1,999,299.
The All-Wave Atwater-Kert radio offers perfect reception on four bands from worldwide stations. Visit the showroom to see this marvel.
Washington sources report a tentative push for a bargain on the soldiers bonus as Congress nears the $2.2 billion issue. Administration leaders weigh possible middle ground while awaiting White House guidance. Proposals range from targeted payments to new currency to cover all bonus certificates.
In Silver City New Mexico on December 28 Mrs S M Storrs a granddaughter of the late Harvey Whitehill the first Grant county sheriff died of heart trouble. She was active in the Daughters of the American Revolution in the state serving as state librarian registrar and past regent of the Jacob Bennett Chapter. She also held the post of past matron in Tyrone Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star.
In Clovis New Mexico on December 28 AP reports Joe Fenwikk 42 an auto mechanic shot himself after his wife allegedly frustrated one attempt. He fired again dying instantly according to Police Chief John Manning motive unknown. Fenwikk is survived by his wife and three children.
Santa Fe AP says State Comptroller Juan N Vigil reports attempts to collect a $186.45 shortage from Abel C Chavez Sierra County clerk during 1931 and 1932. The case revisits earlier county records and seeks repayment.
Santa Fe AP report states Miss Margaret Reeves state relief administrator announced a district conference for Saturday at Tucumcari. Relief officials from DeBaca Curry Harding Quay Torrance and Union counties, along with county relief chairmen social workers and project managers, were asked to attend, with all interested citizens welcome.
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