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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1933
Page
9
The Roswell daily issue argues for direct primary reform over conventions. It discusses a proposed sales tax as a means to tax those who evade local fees, noting Mississippi’s stance favoring a five percent rate. It references the New Mexico House Democratic majority and calls for public-spirited Roswell groups to fund textbooks shortages.
Central Press writer E V Shepard notes Roswell's school elections have been peaceful in the past with little factional strife. The Pecos valley turkey drive adds four benefits: aiding growers, offering cheap food to consumers, promoting future turkey production, and supporting a local economy. A bridge column by Shepard follows with a hand example and bidding puzzle.
Araminta Williams a twenty year old entering a dilemma chooses marriage to Barney Tyson to escape her three troublesome stepsisters. Amid dinner scenes and social pressures she weighs love, duty, and a life of wealth, recalling a past attachment to Janney Breckenridge while Barney offers salvation through status and security. The piece unfolds with Araminta poised at a threshold between independence and a gilded marriage.
In a moonlit garden a couple contemplates marriage as Araminta hesitates and Barney, emboldened, presses his proposal. The scene shifts between a dim garden, a rustic seat, and a green starry sky, capturing the moment of rising emotion and the playful bravado of youth.
About ten thousand rainbow trout perished when a fish department truck overturned eight miles north of Anchor New Mexico. The driver escaped injury. The fish were destined for planting in local waters.
The Daily Record notes candidate names for county offices including Fred J. Beck and C. W. Davis for County Assessor, James Sutherland for Treasurer, C. C. Hill for School Superintendent, Charlies L. Ballard and J. J. Roscoe for Sheriff, F. P. Gayle for Probate Clerk, N. J. Fritz and Jerry Cazier for County Commissioner, and J. T. Evans for Probate Judge. The Southern Presbyterian Church women earned over $100 at a Merchants Carnival. A surprise party was given at Ern est Nelson’s home, with a long guest list. New marriage licenses issued include L. C. Rains to Edith Dost and Monica Butlery to Trinidad Baca. Charlie Shepherd and Jake Gross pursue business in Clovis for a new store. Louis C. Rains and Edith Bost, previously married, kept quiet about their nuptials until now. Frank Wewerk and Mary Letchford wed at Judge J. T. Brana’s office. Best wishes to the couples.
Ji Pe. White Fy. Tomlinson Jr. and Judge W W Gatew left Sunday morning for Hereford to try a suit in which the LFD Ranch is interested.
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