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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1934
Page
8
Oil work on East McGaffey Avenue from Main Street to the water highway will be completed this week. Gravel is being laid on the cemetery road in preparation for oiling. These projects are part of CWA efforts.
B L Tannehill of Hollywood California is in town for a few days visit with the Clarence E Hinkle family. Mrs Hinkle is his daughter and Mr Tannehill, who holds Roswell interests, is here on business.
Open until 3 A M selling tamales sandwiches pies magazines and novelties wholesale and retail at Charlie's Place located at 03 South Main with advertised hours and items.
Alfred S. Moses of New York City arrived yesterday afternoon to visit Mrs. Keyes and is her brother in law. He serves as administrator of her father's Garst estate, which holds extensive property here. Moses is in town on business related to the Garst estate.
Radio is all we know. We tune pianos and saxophones, but we boast the best tipped radio laboratory in the southwest with 80 years of experience to handle your radio work right. No fix no pay. Address phe 289.125 W. 2nd.
Marie Myers, pupil at LF D school, ran from behind a school bus on the highway east of Roswell and collided with G. N. Amis's car. She sustained a scalp wound but X rays showed no serious injury.
Central Hardware Inc. opens in the former Roswell Hardware site after acquiring the business. The building has been completely remodeled inside and out and a complete general hardware line will be carried.
Jacquin Amaya was bound over to district court after a preliminary hearing on a revolver theft from J. T. Hennington. Bond was set at $1,500 by Justice of the Peace L. L. Johnson.
John Garland Pollard, former governor of Virginia, was sworn in as chairman of the board of veterans appeals of the Veterans Administration in Washington on January 18.
Calcutta and the Bihar district face an India wide quake toll projected at around 2,500 by government officials. Officials warn the disaster may climb as aftershocks continue.
The Roswell man describes daily exercise during fasting and details his regimen from four to five miles of walking to a gradual reintroduction of food. He argues overeating causes most ailments and that regular fasting can extend life, noting his own youthful appearance at 69.
J Hall CWA chairman in Chaves County says a Covel area school project cannot be funded or staffed now. No material from school funds or the CWA is available, and transportation or teacher provisions are not in the program. Hall and Sea Rowland returned from Santa Fe after talks with state GWA officials.
Portales exceeded its Boy Scout drive goal of $500 with reports from area treasurer George B. Jewett and area executive P. W. Thorson. The successful effort gathered support yesterday and today for the local scouting program.
An advertisement from Bailey's Cleaning Works promotes cleaning services in Washington, highlighting that standards are fixed by the Code authority and should be uniform for all cleaners. It urges customers to choose quality over price and provides the phone number 890 and address 420 North Main.
A committee report outlines suggested rates for a new business tax, detailing 2 percent for extractive coal oil natural gas minerals lumber and 2 percent for many services with 1 8 or 1 4 percent options in some classes. The panel chaired by Vernon G Sorrell includes Tom L Popejoy A S White and J E Seyfried.
Mrs P V Thorson wins two theatre tickets for submitting a society item about a twilight farewell tea for Miss Louise Nickles. Daily prizes donated by Yucca Frinecess management. Contest promotes best news or society tips by calling numbers to report facts. Upcoming theatre shows include Yucca Ann Carver's Profession and Captured, plus Princess Outlaw Justice.
Freeis and Ranches advertise a 1280 acre patented and improved ranch in Catron County New Mexico for 2300 dollars. Contact 120 East Third, J18tee for details and inquiries.
Char lie's Place at 303 South Main invites offers for old magazines and books. Contact Adv. J1813x for details.
An advertisement for Yucca Beauty Service and Cosmetic Shop offers expert beauty services. The ad cites contact phone 4384 and lists J. P. White Building as location.
Classified collage shows produce prices for rabbits and hens, plus farm property near North Kentucky and a small house with land. Also ads for student beauty courses at Old Mission School of Beauty Culture, mid week specials on potatoes, celery, butter, and dry cleaning services, with contact numbers and locations in a downtown area.
Reduced prices on sleepers and union suits sizes 1 to 5 at Art Gift Shop located at 107 West 4th Street.
Knight Templar unit invites members to a Thursday January 18 1934 7 30 pm session with Bert Ballard as conducting officer and Elmer Riemen recording, noting meeting attestations and functions in the order.
An old health notice explains blood circulation and hemoglobin importance for oxygen delivery. It promotes S.S.S. tonic as a daily dietary addition to rebuild red blood cells, improve appetite, skin color, and energy, claiming proven value across generations and modern appraisal. The advertisement notes sales at drug stores and attributes to The S.S.S. Co.
The Roswell Lions Club distributed Christmas toys to over 850 children, the largest total to date, with an average of two toys per child. The 1932 figure was 673. Committees and many local organizations and businesses were thanked for assistance.
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