Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Roswell Daily Record in Roswell, New Mexico

We have 5,540,390 pages in New Mexico

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 45 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1940

Page

3

Christmas Services Highlight At Roswell Churches

Roswell churches prepare family oriented worship with Sunday School at 9 30 Morning Service at 10 50 and Evening Worship at 7 30 Special music includes the Akin Quartet and Dorothy Deason with Robert Burdette trumpet soloist The First Baptist Church also observes Student Night with speakers and music inviting college and high school students to attend both services

Akin Jack Deason Max Shepherd Erwin Marsh Raymond Hitchcock Dorothy Deason Robert Burdette Donald Shrecengost Paul H. Deaton Geo. C. Humphrey Howard Russell

Trinity Methodist Church Services Schedule

West Fifth and North Ky. Minister Roland T. Schaefer. Church School 9:30 a m led by Mrs Mary Larham. Worship at 10:50 a m with sermon The Staying Power. Epworth League 6:15 p m. Evening Service 7:00 p m with Stereopticon Message For Such A Time As This. Wednesday 7:30 p m Fellowship Service. All invited.

Trinity Methodist Church West Fifth and North Ky Roland T. Schaefer Mary Larham Epworth League

First Church of Christ Scientist services and reading room

Corner Lea Ave and 1st St hosts morning service at 11 00 am Sunday school at 9 45 am Wednesday testimonial service at 7 30 Reading Room in Norton Building corner Taira and Richardson open weekdays 12 30 to 5 30 pm The public is invited to attend services and use the Reading Room The Lesson Sermon topic for December 29 is Christian Science with cited Bible verses and excerpts from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy

Lea Ave 1St St Norton Building Taira and Richardson Churches of Christ Scientist Mary Baker Eddy

First Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

First Presbyterian Kentucky Avenue at Third Street invites all to 9:45 Sunday School with classes for all ages, 10:40 service of personal meditation, 10:50 congregational worship with sermon The Crown of Life, special music by the Junior Choir directed by Miss Bobbie Anderson, and 6:00 Young Peoples Service honoring college students home for vacation. Theme Does the Training of Christian Endeavor Carry Over Into Life. George Smith leads.

Kentucky Ave Third St LeRoy Thompson D. D Bobbie Anderson George Smith

First Christian Church Richardson Service Schedule

At Fourth G. T. Reaves the First Christian Church in Richardson lists a 9 45 a m church school led by W H Hortenstein, a 10 50 a m worship with Lord's Supper and sermon Over a New Road, 5 00 p m praise and preaching on The Books closed and opened, with choir rehearsal Thursday at seven and a warm welcome to all services.

First Christian Church Richardson G. T. Reaves J. R. Robinson Evelyn Dawson W. H. Hortenstein

Immanuel Lutheran Church Announces New Year Services

Immanuel Lutheran Church at Third and Missouri R. Hingst, Pastor, invites all to Sunday School and Bible Class at 9 45 and Divine Worship at 10 45 with the subject The Blessed Exchange The Lord's Supper will be distributed during this service New Year s Eve service is Tuesday at 7 30 p m Ladies Aid will not meet this Thursday A hearty welcome awaits you

Third Missouri R. A. Hingst Ladies Aid

Treasures in Earthen Vessels Sermon at Dexter Church

L Winborn minister leads Bible study at 10 a.m. and a sermon at 11 a.m. with communion. An evening service at 6 45 p.m. singing and sermon follows. A Monday ladies Bible class is scheduled. All are welcome.

L. Winborn Ladies Bible

Sunday School Held by Mormon Church in Scout House

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints announces Sunday School at 10 A M in the Boy Scout House Troop 99 on Tenth and Virginia beside the ice plant. Elders Lew W Wallace and P Orville Allen will preside and extend a cordial welcome.

Mormon Church Boy Scout House Troop 99 Tenth Virginia Lew W. Wallace P. Orville Allen

Services of Friends Roswell Quakers Meet Sundays

Roswell Friends or Quakers hold Sunday services at 3 15 PM at 1004 South Lea Avenue.

Services OF Friends Roswell Friends Quakers South Lea Avenue

Carol Service at St Andrews Church Christmas

Eleven o clock Christmas carol service at St Andrew s Episcopal Church with combined choirs leading. Church School will not meet at 9 45 but members are expected to attend with families. Rector will give a brief address. Visitors welcome.

ST. Andrews Church St. Andrews Episcopal Church Saint Andrews

Mexican Calvary Baptist Church Service Schedule

The Mexican Calvary Baptist Church at 608 East Tilden lists Sunday worship at 9 45 a m Sunday school with George Garcia as superintendent 10 45 a m devotional by Deacon Ed Melendez 11 00 a m sermon by the pastor 7 30 p m sermon by the pastor and Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m W M S meetings every Friday all are welcome

Mexican Calvary Baptist Church East Tilden J G. Sanchez George Garcia Ed Melendez

Dexter Methodist Service Schedule and Leaders

A church notice listing A. O. Hood as pastor. Church School at 10:00, Morning Worship at 10:50, Epworth League at 7:00, Evening Worship at 7:30.

Worship Services and Bible Study Schedule at Main Street Church

900 S Main St hosts Avis C Wiggins minister with worship at 10 45 a m and 7 30 pm Bible Study 9 45 am and 6 45 pm Ladies Bible Class Wednesday 9 30 am Mid week Services Wednesday 1 30 pm TM

Church OF Christ S. Main St Avis C. Wiggins

St Peter's Church Mass Times at 805 South Main St

St Peter's Church at 805 South Main Street lists Sunday Masses at 8 00 am and 4 00 pm and weekday Mass at 8 00 am.

St. Peter’s Church South Main St

Church of God at 814 W 12th Weekday services and events

Pastor evangelist Rev Don A Owen outlines a full schedule at the Church of God 814 West Twelfth Street. Sunday School 10 a m worship 11 a m Y P E meeting 6 30 p m evangelistic service 1 30 p m Midweek prayer Wednesday 7 30 p m Young People Endeavor Friday 7 30 p m Fellowship Service Saturday 7 30 p m

Church OF God Don A. Owen Young People’s Endeavor

City Union Sunday School Service Card

The City Union Sunday School at 7th Street and Grand Avenue meets Sundays at 2 30 p m with Clay Scarbrough as superintendent Nazare ne Church at Washington and 8th lists W B Atteberry as pastor Sunday School 9 30 a m with E M Haley as superintendent Worship at 11 a m pastor in charge Junior and Senior NYPS hold meetings 6 00 p m Evangelistic service 7 00 p m Sundays Midweek prayer meeting Wednesday A cordial invitation to all

City Union 7Th St Grand Ave Clay Scarbrough Nazarene Church Washington W. B. Atteberry M. Haley

Christmas Puppies Take Homes Across The Nation

New AKC pamphlet reprints Dr. Edwin Reginald Blamey care and feeding guidelines for puppies and adult dogs. Emphasizes carnivorous digestion, milk necessity for puppies, and a modified cow's milk formula with yolk sugar and lime water. Recommends four meals daily at specific times with complete menus provided.

New York United States American Kennel Club Edwin Reginald Blamey AKC American Kennel Gazette

Saint John’s Catholic Church and West Alameda notices

Saint John’s Catholic Church holds Masses Sunday at 8 and 10. West Alameda Assembly of God at 1200 W Alameda. Rev Cecil E Roberts is pastor. Sunday School superintendent M C Anderson. classes at 9:45 a.m. Preaching 11 a.m. Evening services 7 p.m. Mid week service Wednesday 7 p.m. Christ’s Ambassadors meet Friday 7 p.m.

West Alameda

Bomb squad rushes to museum over suspicious suitcase

In New York the bomb squad arrived at the Natural History Museum after a suitcase was found in bushes. The item contained a prescription for nose drops, prompting a safety response as investigators assess the threat level.

New York Natural History Museum

Salvation Army Schedule at 124 E Second St

The Salvation Army at 124 E Second St lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m holiness meeting at 11 00 a m Sunbeams at 2 00 p m Young Peoples Meeting at 6 00 p m and Salvation meeting at 7 45 p m led by Capt and Mrs Griscio with contact phone 756.

Salvation Army E. Second St

Assembly of God Church Schedule in City Center

East 4th and Garden hosts services led by Pastor C A Strickland with John Duncan as superintendent. Sunday School at 9 45. Prayer meeting Tuesday at 7 30. Missionary Council Wednesday at 7 00 pm. Young People's service Thursday at 7 30. Evangelistic service Sunday with a hearty welcome.

Assembly OF God Church East

Mission 214 Schedule at Training Union and Preaching

Sunday morning at 7:00 training union directed by Earl Tankersley then preaching at 8:00 with H. O. Connor as superintendent. The events occur at Mission 214 on East Fifth Street.

First Baptist Church Mission H. O. Connor Earl Tankersley

Tabernacle Baptist Church Sunday Services Schedule

Tabernacle Baptist Church at 107 West 11th Street lists morning services at 11:00 with Sunday School at 10:00, evening Bible Study at 7:00, Song Service at 7:45, and worship at 8:15. Will R. Nelson is pastor Aubrey Elam Sunday School Superintendent Mrs. Clayton Miller Secretary. Attendance is encouraged.

West 11Th Street Will R. Nelson Aubrey Elam Clayton Miller

Saint Andrews Episcopal Church Service Hours

The parish at Fifth and Penn lists Holy Communion at 8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer and Sermon at 11:00 a.m. Church School Service at 9:45 a.m. Visitors are welcome at Saint Andrews Episcopal Church under Rector F B Howden Jr.

ST. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fifth and Penn F. B. Howden, Jr Saint Andrews

Calvary Baptist Church Service Schedule in Richardson

Calvary Baptist Church Richardson announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m with B F Fields superintendent, Morning Worship at 11 a m conducted by Rev J Harris Brister pastor, B T A at 6 45 led by Leslie White, Preaching Service at 7 45 followed by Prayer meeting at 7 30 on the web.

Calvary Baptist

Sunday Services at 10:30 and 7:15 PM

Marshall Davis minister announces Sunday worship at 10:30 AM and 7:15 PM with a long service every Wednesday at 7:15 PM. Everyone welcome at 1212 N Rich Ave.

Church OF Christ N. Rich. Ave Marshall Davis

Evening and morning services at 424 E Fifth St Church

The notice states services at 424 E Fifth St with morning at 10 30 a m and evening at 7 15 p m. Midweek service Wednesday evening invites a hearty welcome at all services.

Church OF Christ Fifth St

Federal Suits In Radio Music War

The United States moves against four parties including ASCAP NBC CBS and Broadcast Music in a Milwaukee criminal case aimed at ending a lengthy conflict over song copyrights and broadcasting contracts before a January start. The dispute centers on control of modern music through ASCAP as NBC and CBS drop ASCAP music from programs amid a five year contract with broadcasters expiring December 31.

Washington Jackson Milwaukee American Society of Authors, Composers and Publishers National Broadcasting Company Columbia Broadcasting System Broadcast Music, Inc National Association of Broadcasters ASCAP NBC CBS

Hearst Offers Art Objects For Sale

Hearst announces the sale of the largest portion of his art collection valued up to 50 million dollars. The sale will begin January 20 in two New York City stores under a signed contract. Authorities say the disposal marks a landmark in art history, with Hearst aiming to retain about 5 million dollars worth for heirs.

New York William Randolph Hearst New York City Hearst

More Women Will Be Law Makers

Washington AP reports a League of Women Voters survey shows 140 women elected to state legislatures in 29 states this November, up from 130 two years earlier. Eight women will join Congress in January, led by Jeannette Rankin returning as the first woman in the House. Hattie Caraway backs six reelected colleagues.

Washington Dec League of Women Voters Congress Jeannette Rankin R-Mont House United States Hattie W. Caraway Edith Nourse Rogers Rmass Caroline O'Day DN. Y Jessie Sumner Rti Mary T. Norton DN. J Frances Bolton

Winter Sports In Some Parts of State

Snow depths and conditions reported at New Mexico winter sport areas by the U S Forest Service and Weather Bureau show Hyde State Park Little Tesuque Canyon and Big Tesuque Canyon near Santa Fe offering skiing good to excellent and varying sledding while Sandia and Cedar Creek areas near Albuquerque report icy roads and chains needed Visitors counts range from 30 to 400 with several sites noting no winter sports this weekend Cedar Creek and Alamosa area have no events this weekend Esther V Ernst recalls citizenship issue tied to a Canadian marriage affecting voting registration. she sought to register and corrected status after years of voting.

Albuquerque N. M New Mexico U. S. Forest Service U. S. Weather Bureau Hyde State Park Little Tesuque Canyon Santa Fe Big Tesuque Canyon Santa Fe National Forest Sandia Cibola National Forest Cloudcroft Lincoln National Forest Alamos Cedar Creek Ruidoso

Plan Landscaping For Spring Work Plan Landscaping For Spring

Spring and planting time approach as F. F. Whitley of the New Mexico Extension Service advises. Garden clubs form, flower shows planned, and homeowners improve properties by trees shrubs and flowers. A successful landscape requires a definite plan thorough soil prep and plant selection suited to the plan and conditions.

F. F. Whitley New Mexico

Flu Warning From Health Officers in New Mexico

Santa Fe officials warn of rising influenza and pneumonia cases. Before infection avoid contact with coughing or sneezing people, ventilate homes, eat well, rest, and dress for weather. After exposure, rest if fever appears, cover coughs with tissues, and limit visits until a doctor clears you.

Santa FE N. M New Mexico Health Department

Hunting Tragedy Sparks Outrage Over Dog Triggered Shot

In Caneton, Indiana, Charles Goering recounts a hunting accident where two dogs moved suddenly triggering his shotgun. A dog was killed when the muzzle was struck as they charged uphill. The incident illustrates how unforeseen animal action can turn hunting trips into tragedy.

Associated Press Canelton Ind Charles Goering Goering Hill

Mexico Plans to Reorganize R A S

Mexico City reports that President Avila Camacho will pursue a thorough reorganization of the financially distressed national railways after year’s start. He aims to replace worker administration with government control to liquidate a 13.0 million peso deficit and speed railway construction in southeastern Mexico and irrigation dam projects in northern Mexico. Senate approval awaited for a 62.0 million peso bond package to fund these efforts.

Mexico City Avila Camacho Mexico National Railways Chamber of Deputies Senate

Four Killed In Car Plunge 1800 Ft

Four people died when their sedan left a curve and plunged 1 800 feet into a rocky canyon 14 miles south of Flagstaff Arizona late Thursday. Victims were Deates Boydsten and Le roy Hines of Carnegie Oklahoma Walter Neal Witten of Salinas California and a woman identified as Mrs Edna Boydsten Witten. The driver failed to see the turn, tearing 40 feet of guard rail. Time of death estimated at 10 40 p m from a stop wristwatch. Nebraska tourists bound for Pasadena in Rose Bowl were first to find the wreckage use field glasses.

Flagstaff Ariz Here Deates Boydsten Leroy Hines Carnegie Oklahoma Walter Neal Witten Salinas Calif Edna Boydsten Witten Max Miller Miller Pasadena

Plan Pay As You Go Road Policy

Santa Fe December 28 AP report states state highway commissioners study plan to assure road funding and taper off highway debentures toward a pay-as-you-go system. Recommendations prepared under Engineer Burton Dwyre were discussed and may be finalized next week after governor conferences. The results to be submitted to the governor for legislative recommendations.

Santa FE Burton Dwyre Miles

Savory Stew Rules From a Nutrition Expert

Dorothy Y. Hanny of the New Mexico Extension Service explains how to craft flavorful stews. Browning meat first, adding water, and simmering slowly preserves nutrition, with long cooking for meat and short for vegetables. Use less tender cuts like shank, neck, and brisket. veal and lamb riblets also work.

Dorothy Y. Hanny New Mexico Extension Service

State strengthens tax enforcement to curb evasion

SANTA FE, Dec. 28, AP The registration station forces were reinforced to halt mileage tax and license fee evasion. Ten deputies were added to patrol roads entering the state. Director Earl Stull said truckers and others evading fees used little travelled routes with few or no stations.

Santa FE Earl Stull

Man Killed in N M Mine Accident

CARLSBAD New Mexico December 28 AP New Mexico's first mine accident in 133 days claimed the life of William Henry Slim Williams who married Christmas Eve He was electrocuted late yesterday while working alone on a pole near the mine headquarters 27 miles south of here The line car carried 2300 volts Williams came here July 15 from El Paso He is survived by his wife Viola Williams a stepson Noman Kenney and a sister Mrs C C Cox of Clint Texas.

Carlsbad N. M New Mexico William Henry Slim” Williams Union Potash and Chemical Company Here Williams el Paso Viola Williams Noman Kenney Union C. C. Cox Clint Texas

Final Session of Teachers Spanish Convention

Delegates to the American Association of Teachers of Spanish met in Albuquerque for the 24th annual convention final session. President urged closer bonds to defend the Americas and foster understanding of Latin American languages and culture. Speakers called for more native and traveling Latin American teachers and an international exchange of professors as ties strengthen. The Santa Fe visit closed the program, with a concluding lance event under the Coronado Commission marking 400 years since Spanish southwest discovery.

Albuquerque American Association of Teachers of Spanish United States U. S F. M. Kercheville Kercheville Association St. Louis Arturo Torres-Rioseco University of California Latin-America Santa Fe U S. Coronado Commission

Club Succeeded By Losing All Of Its Members

In Kansas City a YMCA club designed to aid out of work over forties thrived on pooling job searches. Members worked two days weekly on hunts or ads, expelling those not contributing. One ex member now leads a Baltimore firm earning about 50k annually. another, a 54-year-old, sold a 72k insurance policy and sees insurance prospects bright in 1941.

Kansas City W. Dean Stringer Baltimore Stringer

Rifle Club Turkey Shoot At West Town Range

The Roswell Rifle Club invites all to participate in a all day turkey shoot at the Institute rifle range west of town. Competitions include shotguns rifles pistols and bow and arrow with events held throughout Sunday.

Institute Roswell Rifle Club

Weather Forecast for Four Corners Region

New Mexico fair tonight and Sunday with partly cloudy west portion and slightly colder tonight. Colorado fair tonight and Sunday with colder southeast portion tonight. Arizona partly cloudy tonight and Sunday with colder north portion tonight. West Texas fair tonight and Sunday with slightly colder tonight.

New Mexico Colorado Arizona West Texas

Anderson's Celery Ad Claiming Best Home Grown

An advertisement urges readers to choose Anderson's celery as the best home grown option. The brief notice highlights quality and origin, noting the product is grown locally.

Anderson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Roswell 2Nd Thomas W. Brabham First Baptist Church Geo First Church OF Christ Scientist Immanuel Lutheran Church Church OF Christ Dexter No. 11 Church OF Jesus Christ OF Latter-Day Saints Saint Jonn’s Salvation Meeting Tabernacle Baptist Church Omaha Esther V. Ernst Anderson’s Gardens Seej Super Portland Ore West Side Sid Benedict Plainview Tex Wanda Adams Wayland College Drop Deep Canyon Harry Andrew Harry the Foundation Investment North Richardson G. K. Richardson Jake Hilton Abilene Longview Lubbock California Long Beach Sir Francis Drake San Francisco Amarillo Okla Clovis New Mexico Transportation Co., Inc Union Bus Depot Aegels
Search Courier

Search the Roswell Daily Record Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Roswell Daily Record?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication