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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1935
Page
7
The First National Bank of Roswell posted a notable year over year rise in total assets by about 900000 dollars. Cash and balances with other banks increased nearly 500000 dollars and deposits rose by over 500000 dollars, with time deposits up nearly 100000 dollars.
President Roosevelt plans to ask Congress for more than eight billions in new spending. About four billions would go to relief and four billions to ordinary government costs. Public debt could reach 31 billions by June 30 and top 34 billions in the coming year, a record.
The New Mexico legislature convenes in regular session tomorrow, limited by law to sixty days though special sessions may later be called by the Governor. Gov Tingley desires a thirty day limit but that seems unlikely. Many important matters await consideration as the Governor pushes a program, yet only the legislature can enact laws.
A reader from New Jersey cites late night radio chaos with high pitched yells and jazz noise as proof for a wave purging, while lawmakers push to regulate stations. The letter contrasts these sounds with calls for cleaner programming across the nation.
The piece mocks the confusion over a political transition with accusations of backroom deals and rivalries among Chavez, Dempsey, Hatch, and others, praising Senators Cutting and Hatch for a civil oath ceremony as a refreshing contrast to the discord.
Cara Follette, daughter of a Canadian businessman, travels in Europe and falls for Jerry Flint, a poor singer. Her father’s rival Harmer schemes to meet Cara, while Cara plans a future with Harmer at Mulligan’s camp. As romantic and anxious choices unfold, Cara confronts love, money, and a looming reunion with Jerry.
A Sunday column recalls the 1912 admission of New Mexico to the Union, noting bells, guns, and public life. It recounts Wash ington E. Lindsey’s dinner remarks proposing a split of Texas to form a Texico with New Mexico, and contrasts such ideas with the enduring state boundaries that resist change.
A collection of notes discusses cattle feed tests and a large number of cattle culled from range. It mentions New Mexico tax returns due by April 15 with thresholds for individuals and married couples. It also touches irrigation theory and a 1935 car exhibition in a Blue District town.
Residents read in dispatches that a large artesian well on the George Cook hacienda south of Hot Springs may support a $65,000 PWA loan for Spa water works. In Chaves Eddy counties 250 gpm is minor. 3,000 to 7,000 gpm is more typical, with 250 gpm prompting talk of plugging. The Hot Springs project could shape the health resort's future, while cattlemen monitor power mills at Tucumcari and Clovis for bear grass tests as cattle feed.
The piece notes Curry County farmers advancing terracing across thousands of acres for crops in 1985. It references Frances Perkins urging states on unemployment insurance and old age relief, hinting at a broader federal response. It suggests Congress will address these popular calls, with the public leaning toward federal action.
In Chaves County New Mexico the probate court has filed an instrument claimed as the last will and testament of Edward A Cahoon deceased. The hearing is set for January 29 1935 at 10 oclock in the morning in Roswell to prove the will. Objections must be filed with the Chaves County Clerk by that time. D P Greiner County Clerk. By Estes Beck deputy. Adv.
A local ad offers radio repair with 25 years experience and a no fix no pay promise. Falcons Electric Service at 125 Westpress Street lists emergency ambulance call 289 and free evaluation.
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