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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1940
Page
8
Cadet Dick Doran of Santa Fe arrived at the Institute safely yesterday afternoon from California where he spent Christmas furlough. The rumor that he had been in an accident was wholly false.
All farmers seeking crop seed loan must submit applications at the Auto License basement of the Court House. Named contact is Jeff Liston.
Miss Garce Phelan conducted a typing and proper typewriter use demonstration before the Roswell high school student body this afternoon. The event was sponsored by the Underwood Typewriter Co.
Local notice promotes Blue Ribbon celery candy crisp carrots and home made sauerkraut plus pop corn that pops. Andersons Gardens advertises fresh produce and garden items to attract shoppers and gardeners seeking country harvest freshness.
A column notes on old creditors, a 1872 receipt for cotton paid on account. Spring sun brings Less Bass of Oldsmobile fame. Ed Williams receives a customer paid portrait. UT alumni reunion talk surfaces aiming for March 2, with organizers sought.
Morning visitors at the Chamber of Commerce are welcomed as flowers in May to move families to Roswell for a year round climate. Comments praise the library committee led by Col onel Pearson as vital for the community, with Irvin Woolsey suggesting a YMCA as a welcome addition.
A brief item notes Tom Fowler Senior facing public chatter after being linked to snooping in others coats. The report emphasizes caution and community reaction without stating formal accusations or outcomes.
Chas Kelly of the H. and K. is out of sorts this week due to missing his regular fishing trip. Kelly notes an unusual method may be used to catch fish, poking fun at his habit and a lighthearted tone marks the local column.
Latest reports indicate L. E. Gray has not yet connected the electric train he purchased for Christmas. The tale of the holiday gift remains unresolved as weather and setup questions delay operation.
The committee appointed to study moving this year's fair to West Alameda new grounds will meet Saturday night at the Chamber of Commerce to consider aspects of the plan. R H McCune serves as chairman of the committee.
Salvation Army advisory board will meet Friday at 5 o'clock in the Chamber of Commerce room Maj or C A Peterson says. K Reusser dies in New Jersey early Roswell resident, died December 19 at Bernardsville N J. He operated a Roswell bake shop and left town about 1918, remembered by old timers.
We wish to thank our friends for kindnesses and sympathy during the sickness and death of our father W. M. Roberts. We thank you most sincerely and from the heart. The Roberts' Family. 1-10th STAMPED GOODS Baby goods and Gifts. ART GIFT SHOP 107 W. 4th -Adv.
Will Robinson presents Know Your New Mexico pictures to the Ad Club with Chaves County treasurer praised for its quality. New member H G Davenport of Kemp Lumber Co is welcomed. Guests include Dick Callens and Mike Crawford. Next week features a stag party hosted by Nazis amid past fascist contest loss. John McBoyle to speak. program directed by Harold Cooley. meeting led by president Bruce Poorbaugh.
One hundred forty one St Johns pupils were examined by two local Dental Society members yesterday. Of these, 71 percent show dental conditions needing dentist attention, 18 percent have good teeth, and 14 percent have gum issues requiring treatment. Assistance came from Miss Eva M. Bourne, the city school nurse, and four teachers: Sister M. Adeline, Sr. Maris, Sr. Aloizia, and Sr. Dilecta.
Jay Duvall offers More Economy Per Mile with more miles per pair of Wolverine horsehide work shoes priced at 3.50 and up.
Marked playing cards and other cheating devices were seized by police from Orval C. Bible A J Nisbett and Mrs Jean Merrell all charged with vagrancy. Merrell pleaded not guilty but awaits sentencing. Bible and Nesbit pleaded not guilty. trial set for 4 p m today before Police Judge O Neill.
Judge James B. McGhee and court reporter Henry Puckett returned to Roswell at noon today from Lovington.
Too Late To Classify SWAP SHOP Roy T. Bivins now at 308 So. Main offering more room and can buy more goods. Stop and Swap. 1-10t30c For Rent modern furnished apartment with refrigerator and all bills paid. Phone 1149. 1-10t3x
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