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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1940
Page
8
E N Hiatt of Price and Co dry goods becomes aggressive toward poultry, venting anger by hitting barns with a club. Cliff Conley notes the peculiar behavior, alleging Hiatt damaged one side of a barn.
Arthur Carpenter reports the elevator at Hurd and Crile’s office is temporarily disconnected to give New Year convalescents some needed exercise. The change affects access to floors and routine movements within the building.
E. M. Norton and a Sears celebrity are expected to appear tonight as they walk the straight and narrow path after an event. The appearance underscores a public push for upright conduct and community values in the week ahead.
Manuel Moseley of Coronado fame speeds to prepare a grand opening set for tomorrow while Joyce Wyly vents over a misspelled last name from Saturday and officials issue a humble apology.
Ernie Emmerson stated he attended the Tom and Jerry Bowl rather than the Rose Bowl, clarifying his team’s appearance and aligning with his schedule and public remarks.
Bruce Griffith, Hobbs official, reports he arranged Paul Zink’s safe departure for the West Indies. George Zink Senior says he will remain by the ship during Paul’s absence.
Bob Fall introduces a new skiing posture during a session, showcasing updated form and technique. The change aims to improve balance and stability on varied slopes and could influence his approach to competitive runs this season.
A local advertisement warns that rising material and labor costs will push hammer mill prices up on March 1st. Consumers are urged to buy now and save, with the option of a monthly payment plan from Wards at Corner Main and 2nd.
Fred C Scobey Jr a University of California Berkeley student visits local parents for the remainder of Christmas vacation He plans to stay about two weeks reporting from the area during the holiday period
Mrs Estella Deaton will leave for Smithville Missouri Thursday returning home after spending Christmas with her son Paul H Deaton in this city.
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs R D Robinson died Saturday afternoon in Roswell where the family has lived for six months after moving from Colorado. Brief funeral services were held, and interment followed at South Park with Talmage Mortuary directing. Breath taking We Calls It ad promotes banner bargains for Zinks tomorrow in the Record.
Roswell Museum will stay open late every night except Sunday from 7 to 8 and open daily from 1 to 5 including Sundays. Director Roland Dickey said the new hours aid workers and the public, with frequent art archaeology and historical exhibits, new materials twice a month, and a current show of large lithographs by three Illinois artists. Hammermill price rise ad prompts buyers to act at Montgomery Ward Corner Main and 2nd.
Velma Lee Hall daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam E Hall died Saturday night at 8 30 at home on the King Farm in East Grand Plains Roswell newcomers from Phoenix Arizona She is survived by two sisters Barbara Lee and Allie Jane and by grandparents Mr and Mrs L B Pool of Phoenix Funeral services were at Ballard Chapel at 3 00 with Reverend J P Mason officiating Interment followed at South Park Cemetery
Jimmie Dale Tiffin, 7, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Tiffin of Tinnie New Mexico, died this morning at 10 30 o clock after medical treatment in Roswell. He had recently started school in Tinnie. The family moved from Texas to New Mexico in 1919 and reside in Tinnie. Survived by parents three sisters Alice Eva Needa and two brothers Alvin and J C Tiffin all at home. Funeral arrangements pending with Ballard Funeral Home in charge.
Spot cotton in Galveston held steady with prices around 15 cents to 15.5 cents for middling and 11.15 cents for dying grade, sales reported at 14.00 cents. The brief market note records slight price stability in early January trading.
Alonzo J. Roberson, 63, a Ruidoso grocery operator, died of a heart attack Sunday morning at his home. Born October 8, 1866 in Dublin, Texas, he moved to Ruidoso six years ago and is survived by his wife, three children, three brothers, and a sister. Funeral services will be held in Dublin on Wednesday at 3 p.m. Ballard Funeral Home handled arrangements.
M Duke Tays died at his home 1802 North Sea Saturday after ten months illness. Born January 2, 1904 in Alabama he moved to Roswell in 1929 and worked in the Southwestern Public Service ice department. Survived by wife, seven children, father, three brothers and three sisters. Funeral at Ballard Chapel with Assembly of God pastor J P Mason officiating. interment South Park Cemetery.
A Chinese army spokesman claimed Japan had suffered 1,464,400 casualties over two and a half years of war, with 585,760 killed or wounded. He said the rest died of disease or were incapacitated. Neutral estimates suggest killed and wounded were not more than two thirds of his figure.
In police court Harry Langdon faced panhandling charges and received a sentence of 20 days. Henry Leam and D. Tor res were fined $10 each for drunkenness. Joe Cobas was fined $10 for indecent exposure.
The Ber key Bowling Alleys host a city league of eight teams with each club meeting four times. Palace Cleaners opens against Gulf Oilers at 7 pm, followed by Lions vs Bowman's Bakery, Bank Bar vs Busy Bee, and Ball and White vs Montgomery Ward. Spec Stewart leads with 114 of 120 possible.
The German freighter Tacoma with captain and 60 crew aboard was interned near Montevideo after authorities ruled it acted as an auxiliary to the Graf Spee during the war. Its radio gear was dismantled and it may move to a dock within two days. Langsdorff sank the Graf Spee and later killed himself.
Floods left at least 25 000 homeless with 70 bodies recovered. Kamalpasha saw 400 houses swept away as many residents perished. Livestock including stallions and bulls at Karadjabay drowned, while thousands of cattle sheep and goats were swept away in Smyrna region floodwaters. Rain moderates near Adrianople as rise is checked.
New York Treasury bond listings show rates for 3 1/4s 45-43 109.28 3 1/4s 46-44 110.12 4s 54-44 114.28 4 1/4s 52-47 120 2 1/2s 53-43 105.16 2 1/2s 105.17 2 2/4s 10621 and a note that Fed Farm Mtg is unquoted and Home Own Loan is listed.
The county clerk reports a 1939 income of 10 576.80 the highest on record with 2130 from a new state tax for filing instruments. The 417 marriage licenses set a new yearly high, births reached 702, deaths 242, while 1938 figures were 7606.95, 360 licenses, 651 births, and 252 deaths. The constitutional validity of the tax awaits Supreme Court review.
London reports two of three British bombers are missing after a battle with 12 German Messerschmitt fighters over the North Sea near the German coast. One bomber returned, one was shot down, and the third is listed as missing. German news agency says three British Vickers Wellington planes were shot down over a German bay with no German losses reported.
A Reuters dispatch from Brussels reports foreign aircraft flew over Belgium today and were met with anti-aircraft fire. Belgian fighter planes were scrambled to intercept the intruders.
British authorities announce a wartime reduction of the Yangtze river flotilla from 13 gunboats to three. The move frees officers and men for European war service, leaving one boat at Chungking and two at Shanghai.
Mr and Mrs Harry Thorne return from Kingsport Tennessee where they spent the Christmas holidays at the home of their son Henry.
The Chamber of Commerce committee thanked Roswell residents for their splendid cooperation during Christmas, noting that a total of 55 ballots were cast and that the vote was close. The message praised community participation and its impact on the season.
In New York on January 2 Boston houses supported wool top futures while the market rose eight to ten points with action in Mech May Jly and Spot prices. Chicago grain closed with wheat May around 1.067 to 1.069, corn May near 59.5 cents, and oats May about 40 cents. note mentions a community decoration contribution.
Dr T E Boggs graduate optometrist offers eye exams glasses fittings and in house lens grinding at 309 North Main Street. Broken lenses are duplicated immediately. Phone 21 for appointment.
New Mexico oil conservation commission sets January allowable at 101900 barrels, down from December’s 110000. No export figures announced. An underpass option for Albuquerque North Street school crossing delays overpass plans, with costs around 10000 and gas line relocation being explored.
H. FE. Mills of Mimerai Springs Texas was fined 50 dollars by Alamo Gordo justice court for killing a deer without a license and illegal possession of deer meat. Mills killed the buck in early November, fled into Texas, and was returned with help from Texas game warden Bill Tucker. He pleaded guilty to both charges.
Governor Miles and Mrs Miles were expected back late tonight after attending the Sum Bowl game and Sun Carnival in El Paso. The trip was reported by the governor’s office from Santa Fe New Mexico.
Santa Fe New Mexico January 2 The U S Public Health Service asked Dr E B Godfrey New Mexico state health director for an estimate of hospitals needed in areas where deficiencies tie to poverty The plan seeks federal funds to build hospitals in poor communities to be maintained with local or state money Godfrey said a statewide survey is required before replying.
Judge James B. McGhee is expected to return home tomorrow night from Carlsbad where he is holding court.
Rawlins Wyoming January 2 Three Texans were wounded in a Corner Bar shooting as New Year celebrations continued. Edmund A. Finley Amarillo Texas died at 1 15 a m in a Rawlins hospital after being shot in the stomach. Troy Gregg bar employee and Kyle Bromley bystander, both Amarillo residents, were hurt but not seriously. Sheriff Glen Penland noted witnesses said Gregg fired once while Bromley claimed a stray bullet struck him. Finley had traveled from Rock Springs to Rawlins and had quarreled with Gregg previously.
Premier George Tatarescu told Rumania's sailors with King Carol present that Romania will defend the provinces of Bessarabia and Bucovina to the last man if needed, asserting the populations chose to join Romania after World War I. He also reaffirmed resolve to prevent Hungarian recovery of Transylvania.
Four Humboldt farm youths aged 16 to 20 were killed when their car skidded onto Missouri Pacific tracks eight miles northwest of Auburn Nebraska. The victims are Rudolph Nemecheck 20 Lawrence Krofta 18 Velma Rakosnik 18 and Grace Holechek 16.
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