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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1936
Page
8
Snap Shots notes Mrs. Claude Simpson suggests Roswell stage a Cotton Ball football game on New Year’s Day to boost local business and school treasuries. It also mentions a soda vendor, a small cotton fire near east Second, leaf burning advisory, and President Roosevelt’s radio address at seven.
Chicago shoppers report a surge in wool and cotton blend underwear and sleeping sets designed like ski wear. The fashion features knit jersey weaves, soft pastels and bright colors, with no ironing and non scratching textures. Knee warmers and slip-ons offer removable warmth for very cold days or indoor use.
Albuquerque reports 4000 pounds of wheat allocated for a cooperative wild duck feeding program at Tingley Beach with daily distributions by city workers. U. S. Biological Survey unveils new game officials uniforms designed by Darling, while motor receipts rise in Santa Fe and a possible autopsy case in Marshalltown draws attention. University of New Mexico receives 688,000 dollars for building, CCC camps planned, and an American Olympic group seeks international rival games with a new incorporation.
Classified items include a furnished heat included bedroom for $2.00 per week at 600 N Richardson . requests for four passengers to Los Angeles leaving January 20 with Box 26 care Record . a passenger to Los Angeles soon by a lady with shared expenses and references exchanged. a 1928 Chevrolet truck for sale via Connolly at 917 N Main . a five room stucco house on a paved street for rent at cheap rate with phone 1292.
Governor Clyde Tingley declined to say if he will call a special session of the legislature. After a full minute of silence when asked, he stated the state is in fine shape and urged that the situation be viewed as such.
A bill for 50 thousand dollars will be introduced in Congress, Gov. Clyde Tingley said today, by Senators Hatch and Chavez. The money is intended for a survey of the San Juan trans-mountain water diversion project.
A Chavez For Senator Club and a Tingley For Governor Club were postponed at a meeting last night due to the absence of W. C. Oestreich Bernalillo county Democratic party chairman. The group asked Oestreich to appoint a committee to plan a dinner in Chavez’s honor when he returns in March.
The Eighth Corps Area CCC camps will drop by 16 through transfers and realignments by January 16. One veteran and 15 junior camps closed. 10 corps area youths reassigned to Winth Corps. 200 Fort Worth district members move to Grand Junction Colorado. others to Tucson Arizona and Albuquerque New Mexico. Disbandments occur at Lufkin and enrollees shift to Albuquerque.
Dr. Francis E Townsend, amid talks on a party formed around his pension plan, sidesteps a planned radio debate with Rep. Celler. Townsend says he is busy and will contact Celler after returning to Washington if debate is still desired. Celler says a debate would expose evils of the plan. Townsend plans to leave for Washington soon.
Riverside Calif professional golfers from Australia join a field of 152 in the Riverside $3,000 open at Victoria Club. Two Chicago players Horton Smith and Harry Cooper are favorites as the 72 hole medal play begins, Smith just won the Pasadena Open and Cooper was runner-up at the Miami Biltmore.
J P Clements 37 once pardoned for murder pleaded guilty to possession of burglary tools in district court. linked to an attempted robbery at Roswell Trading Co. and a prior Kemp Lumber Co. safe robbery. Sentencing pending. Also seven arraigned for shoplifting. six pled guilty, one not guilty.
Former Albuquerque governor A T Hannett arrived in Roswell on business. He met local officials and discussed regional matters during a brief stay in the city.
Roswell post office receipts for 1935 totaled 60 000.36, the highest since 1930, with the year surpassing 1934 by 4 594.86. The seven year totals show steady gains, while 1929 remains the peak in post office history. L C Brown, county agent, improved today after a stomach ulcer hemorrhage and is at St Mary's hospital.
The project will hire 30 women and operate with Brookshier Produce selling fresh eggs and poultry daily at 920 East Second. Also notices driver license enforcement and penalties under Ordinance No 526 with licenses available at City Clerk and Police Department.
As of now no babies have arrived in Roswell for 1936. The Record notes the first birth near Roswell will receive gifts from local merchants, and asks families to notify the paper once a new arrival occurs.
Paris reports that France seeks military aid from League members similar to Britain support in case of an Italian invasion. An official said countries from Turkey to Sweden were asked what forces they could send to aid France if Mussolini’s troops attack.
A Sealy Texas resident recounts using Cardui at youth cramps, before childbirth, and in midlife to regain appetite and strength. She notes renewed well being, urges friends to try Cardui, and invites others to consult a physician if unsure.
Unlawful to sell or distribute milk products without a license in Roswell. City Clerk form and a $10.09 fee apply, with $2.50 inspection fee for domestic cows selling corpus milk. Licenses must be obtained immediately. Also note President Roosevelt's message to Congress to be broadcast at 7 p.m. Roswell time.
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