Cold Night Sets Year’s Lowest Temp At Fifteen Degrees
A frigid spell last night into the early morning dropped to fifteen degrees above zero, marking the year’s lowest temperature thus far, mirroring December’s coldest point.
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1934
Page
6
Citizens debate municipal taxes in Roswell letters
Louis E. Fay Jr letters from Roswell New Mexico January 5 1934 argue against a renewed gas tax and new driver license tax. He urges a citizen mass meeting and a 25 member committee to present the will of the people to the city council. He favors a state wide license tax rather than a municipal levy.
Valley Maid Corn Meal Request Ad
An advertisement urging readers to ask for Valley Maid corn meal made at home from red/cklemed white and yellow corn ground daily. Identifies product and daily production details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Maid
Boy Scouts Campaign for Funds in Roswell
The Boy Scouts campaign to raise funds in Roswell runs from next Monday January 15 with R M Tigner leading a committee including H O DeShurley Albert Stubbs F L Austin Claud Simpson G B Jewett and F B Howden Jr The Service Clubs American Legion and Advertising Club each provide ten volunteer workers The Je Nickson Cafe manager will host a breakfast for workers Monday morning The goal is eighteen hundred dollars a modest target given economies to maintain the current program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Roswell
R. M. Tigner
H. O. DeShurley
Albert Stubbs
F. L. Austin
Claud Simpson
G. B. Jewett
F. B. Howden Jr
Service Clubs
The
American Legion
Advertising Club
Bailey's Cleaning Works Ad Prices and Address
Two tone three piece wool knit suits offered at reduced prices in sizes 2 to 4. 107 West 4th St advertises cleaning services. Prices fixed by code authority at Washington and in effect now, with some cleaners only appealing to gain business. Send cleaning to Bailey's Cleaning Works for quality and net price. Phone 90-420 North Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Code Authority
Washington
Bailey’s Cleaning Works
North Main
Writer of Camp Chatter Endures Operation
Tommie White of Malone Camp east of Poswell is hospitalized at St Marys after an appendectomy. He is recovering and plans to return to camp duties and the Camp Chatter column in The Record soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommie White
Malone €.C.C
Poswell
Record
St. Mary’s Hospital
Up and Down the Main Drag Ad Man Birth, Car Theft Scare
The Ad Man notes Ed Scarritt city editor’s birthday and minor errors in a four box record. A car theft scare ends with the vehicle recovered at twelve thirty. Sheriff Peck and Frank Young’s men are thanked for swift action. Moral: take keys from your car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Ad Man
Ed Scarritt
December health report cites deaths and births in Chaves county
The December monthly report from the health department notes 21 deaths and 29 percent births in Chaves county reported to the county health office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaves
Health Department
District Court suits filed over accounts in two cases
In district court today O B Boellner and Son filed suit to collect 349 55 on account from Mr and Mrs O J Hull. Johnson and Locewick filed another suit to collect 226 26 on account against Lawrence Wheeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. B. Boellner and Son
O. J. Hull
Johnson and Locewick
Lawrence Wheeler
Police Court Quiet There Were No Cases Today
Police court session closed with no cases filed or heard. No defendants appeared and the docket remained empty, signaling a quiet day for the precinct and demonstrating typical lull between filings.
Valley Maid corn meal healthful nourishment ad
Daily ground white and yellow corn meal provides healthful nourishment from whole corn. Ask for Valley Maid.
Misssiss School Of Beauty Culture Ad Finds Partners
Old Missssign School Of Beauty Culture offers complete courses in beauty, practical live-model training, and cooperation with standard rate city shops. Mrs Wright and Mrs Porter invite inquiries on tuition and student model work, phone 182.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Porter
Notable fugitives linked to Kansas City slayings report
An article notes a chauffeur, Mrs. Inman, and an ongoing tour seeking to include fugitives such as Charles Pretty Boy Floyd, Richard T. Galatas, Clyde Barrow, and Ed Davis. It mentions Floyd's crimes in Ohio and the Kansas City Union Station killings last June, plus other escapees from Kansas prison last Memorial Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
pDaxre
Ford Family Thanks Following Mother's Illness and Death
The Ford brothers and sisters express sincere thanks to all who were kind during the illness and death of our mother Mrs Minnie M Ford.Adv JSt1x
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie M. Ford
The
Ford Brothers and Sisters
Salesmen sought for Mutual Benefit Health & Accident
Two or three competent salesmen are needed to represent the Mutual Benefit Health and Accident Association. Our business is healthy. Apply at 213 White Building or call 647-W for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual
Fenefit Health & Accident Association
White Building
Mrs Dry and daughters tour ends in flood aftermath
Mrs L W Dry and daughters Doris and Patline returned yesterday from a New Years visit in Los Angeles Pasadena and Long Beach. They were caught in the New Years day washout and saw much of the flood damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.W. Dry
Doris
Patline
Los Angeles
Pasadena
Long Beach
Yucca Beauty Service Ad Bid by J P White
Beauty culture spending praised as wise with experienced operators ready to serve. Yucca Beauty Service and Cosmetic Shop advertises phone 484 and notes J P White bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. White
Adv
Jstic
Mrs. Virginia Kranz Dies in Roswell Home
Mrs. Virginia Kranz wife of Leo P. Kranz died Sunday at 3 p.m. at 305 West McGaffey in Roswell after moving from Benton Kentucky five years ago for health reasons. She was formerly Miss Virginia Darnell taught in Kentucky schools and was a Baptist. Survived by her husband, her parents J F Darnell and two brothers Irvan and Charles. Funeral Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Talmage Memorial Chapel with Rev. T Y Atwood officiating. Casket bearers listed. burial at South Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Kranz
Leo P. Kranz
West McGaffey Stree
Kranz
Benton
Kentucky
Virginia Darnell
Leo Kranz
Roswell
Kaaptist Church
Clarence Rossillion
Manuel Oracion
Philip Kranz
Simplicio Cansino
South Park
Talmage
Car Borrowed Briefly From Garage In 1933 Incident
Don Wilkins reported his 1933 Chevrolet coach stolen from in front of Cummins’ Garage 204Y North Richardson at 11 40 this morning. It was found by Sheriff Peck about 50 feet south of the original spot at 12 30. No items were taken. theft appears accidental as owner returned car after realizing error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Wilkins
Cummins
North
Richardson
Sheriffbeck
Sheriff Peck
Funeral services for Mrs Maggie Ford Saturday
Funeral services for Mrs Maggie Ford were held Saturday afternoon at three o'clock from The Schuler's Funeral Home with Dr H. C. Henderson officiating. Music by the church choir. Pallbearers named, burial at South Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Ford
Schuler’s
H. C. Henderson
M. E. Church
South
F. EB
Pox
Claude Posey
Silas Baxly
Stark
John Jones
South Park
Winners in the News Tip Contest at The Record
Mrs. Frank Seaverns wins for a society item about a dinner party for the new bride and groom Mr and Mrs Fred Glover. She earns two theatre tickets for Tuesday. Daily prizes include two Yucca Princess management tickets for best news tip. The coming attractions at Yucca and Princess theatres are listed with titles and stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Seaverns
Fred Glover
Yucca-Princess Management
Funeral services for Howard L Royse 61
Howard L Royse 61 died of milk poisoning Saturday afternoon at 1 15 p m Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 3 p m with Rev C D Colburn officiating The Schuilers Funeral Home in charge He came to Roswell with his sons about two years ago from Hereford Texas and lived on the Haynes place out on the Berendo He is survived by three daughters and four sons his wife having died at Danville Arkansas eleven years ago Daughters are Mrs Joe Therchler of Chicago Mrs B W Pence of Amarillo Texas and Miss Olive Royse of El Paso The sons are Clifford E and Ray Royse of Amarillo Texas and Roger and Riley Royse of Roswell
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard L. Royse
Rev. C. D. Colburn
Schuiler’s
Royse
Roswell
Hereford
Texas
Haynes Place
Berendo
Danville
Arkansas
Joe Therchler
Chicago
B. W. Pence
Amarillo
Olive Royse
el Paso
Clifford E
Ray Royse
Roger and
Riley Royse
Postoffice Receives New Money Order Front
A new front for the money order registry and postal savings windows is being installed at the post office today. The project, expected to finish by tonight or tomorrow, is contractor G. N. Amis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. N Amis
Child Dies Of Died Ernest Garcia Funeral Services Held
Three year old Ernest Garcia, son of Mr and Mrs Julian Garcia, died Saturday night at seven. Funeral services were held from St John s Catholic Church yesterday afternoon at 3 3. Burial was at South Park with Ballard Funeral Homes in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Garcia
Julian Garcia
St. John’s Catholic Church
South Park
Ballard Funeral Homes
Roswell Advertises Valley Maid Corn Meal
Fragmentary ad touts home grown corn and urges patrons to inquire about Valley Maid corn meal produced in Roswell.
UNM Lobos face Texas Miners slate after Flagstaff setback
Albuquerque action centers on a busy week as UNM prepares for Texas Miners in two games after a 45 to 21 win at Flagstaff fell to a 31 to 29 loss by a last second shot. Other local games include Los Lunas vs Belen and St Marys vs Carlsbad with high school Cavemen visiting Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
N. M
University of New Mexico
Texas Miners
Flagstaff
Lobos
Lumberjacks
Axemen
Los Lunas
Belen
Bulldogs
St. Mary’s
Indians
Carlsbad
Cavemen
Public Domain use debated at Albuquerque meeting
Claude Simpson of Roswell describes a gathering with Southwestern Conservation League and Interior official Antoinette Funk. A Taylor Bill endorsement seeks Interior permit authority and fees for Public Domain use under conservation. A plan urged moving homesteaders off Public Domain and returning lands to the public. Attendees included NM game protective, cattle and wool growers, forest service, biological survey, college groups, and Wool Growers representative Capt. B. C. Mossman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Simpson
Roswell
American National Livestock Association
Albuquerque
Southwestern Conservation League
New Mexico State Game Protective Association
The
New Mexico Cattle Growers Association
Wool Growers Association
State College
U. S. Forest Service
U .S. Biological Survey
New Mexico Educational Association
B. C. Mossman
Wool Growers’ Association
Car stolen from Ball and White's found in Artesia
Ed Purdy's Ford coach vanished from in front of Ball and White's Clothiers around 2 AM Sunday. Police recovered the vehicle in Artesia about 3:30 AM and arrested 14 year old John Godbehere of Roswell, held at Chaves county jail. Sheriff alerted officers statewide to locate the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oward Purdy
Ball & White’s Clothiers
Artesia
John Godbehere
Roswell
Chaves County
Sheriff's Office
Milk Supply Reaches City Amid Strike Calm Contact
Peace talks resume as PMA ensures hospital and orphanage milk supplies while creamer deliveries resume by train. Dr. Herman Bundesen pledges to route milk to children and invalids. A. M. Krahl cites government cooperation after Wallace telegram. Strike’s third day includes scattered violence with 500 cans dumped near Woodstock to Harvard and 80 gallons spilled near Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PMA
Herman N. Bundesen
Board of Health
Dairies
Milk Association
A. M. Krahl
Funeral services for Sam J. Washington held at Ballard chapel
Funeral services for Sam J. Washington were held from the Ballard chapel at 1:00 o'clock yesterday afternoon, with Rev Father Raymond officiating. Burial was not specified in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam _ J. Washington
Ballard Chapel
Father Raymond
South Park
Five acre farm with house, outbuildings and well priced
Small five acre farm offering a five room house a chicken house a windmill two tanks and an extra irrigation well. Price 1700 dollars with terms 40 dollars down and 25 dollars monthly. Phone 390. Adv Js814x qSpeec as Student permanent waves from 150 dollars for a limited time Old Mission School of Beauty Culture Phone 182. wesc 4 Adyv. JS8tfe
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Mission School of Beauty
Suit Sale Bargains Slashed Prices At Quigsey Store
Simpson Irade offers measurement clothes with suits advertised at new lower prices. Two pants suits now $25.00, $34.50 reduced to $29.50, and $59.50 trimmed to $24.50. Overcoats discounted. D Clyde Quigsey representative at 207 East Albuquerque.
New Mexico PWA projects were not rescinded
AP corrects Denver dispatch stating three non federal projects in New Mexico and Colorado were mislisted as rescinded. Fort Sumner irrigation district loan and grant 150000, Portales school grant 4000, Pueblo water works grant 11000. Fort Sumner dam and canal system works described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
PWA
Denver
Washington Dispatch
Colorado
Federal Public Works Administration
Fort Sumner
Portales
Pueblo
Grant
Radio Repair Ad by Falcons Electrical Service
The ad touts a radio lab in the southwest with 30 years of experience for tuning pianos and saxophones as well as radio work. It promises quality service with the motto No fix, no way and provides the address 125 W. 2nd and phone 289.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falcons Electrical Service
Patient Improves After Operation E LaMontine
Im proving from an operation E LaMontine is reported to be much better today. The brief notice notes recovery progress and better condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. LaMontine
Also Mentioned on This Page
T. L. Gardner
Merchants Credit Association
ED Williams
Franklin Agency
Roswell, N. Mex
Louis E. Fay, Jr
West 4Th St
Washburn’s
Monarch
Gross-Miller Grocery Co
Villian
Frank Young
OLD Misssign School
Ungerbill
Cheme
California
Royal Cleaners
West First Street
Wimbledon
Gorham
Huti’s Jewelry Store
Ford
Will Rogers
Zasu Pitts
Headquarters
George Brent
Leslie Howard
Berkley Square
Niles Astor
Fay Wray
Ginsberg Music CO
Everything Musical
Tane tIn— Ginsberg
Revue
F. T
LTC
Kerys
Fiome
Jstie
Capitan
Richard Wallace
Sn United Ae Wytemt
Betty Boop
Harry Langdon
Goramanmtictuir i Asenaiatie Intiaeeeantiemnadull
Alisor $ Skipworth
Baby LE Roy
State U
Arizona Teachers
ED Purdy
Wesc
J. P. Reynolds
Osteopathic
Page Way
Central
South Texas
Page-Way Stage Lines
Equitable Building & Loan Association
Interstar
State of New Mexico
County of
S. P. Johnson
E. G. Minton
J. W. Minton
Seev
Madelaine B. Ferrin
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