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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1940
Page
8
The editorial urges the Roswell public to back a library in good condition with adequate books and to expect mayoral and city council candidates to state intentions on these issues. It appeals to voters and taxpayers to affirm proper city action for youth education and civic resources.
Elizabeth Gonzales of Santa Fe named to state board of public health while Nolan P. Walters of Las Vegas becomes state bank examiner. Walters, tied to former governor An dy Hockenhull, reflects a political lineup. Roswell and Chaves County notices follow with probate actions and city governance debates. Japan cabinet changes loom as US relations tense. Court in Chaves sets hearing for Betty Parker estate final report February 17.
A reflection on thoughtlessness harming others, recalling two boys who damaged a sister's wax doll during Christmas week and uttered they did not think. The piece argues thoughts shape actions and influence lives, leading into RAM SALE OFFERS 4 H SHEEP CONTEST AWARDS noting New Mexico Ram Sale sponsors a 1940 4-H sheep project contest with awards for top club members.
The Alamogordo based Otero Oil Company drills five miles east of Oro Grande near the Yeso Bluffs, with 825 feet sunk and gas seen at 790, while stock is paid in full in workers’ wages. A column lampoons liquor as a trade that harmed nobody, notes legal liquor revenue, bootlegger fights, and the Sandwhich Bill stance on temperance remains.
Worry about the stretch on State Highway 39 at Gallegos to the halted work point. The Roy Record reprints St Paul on the hill asking Quo Vadis. If toward David Hill it is fine. toward Lowan it is okay. The 39 would carry heavy traffic if you might see your folks again.
Keen Rafferty, new publicity head, notes 700 students six to eight hundred with 378 percent growth since founding and 24 percent rise in 1939 over last year. The story highlights merit, appeal to families with modest means, and students working through to build a college in New Mexico. Governor Miles announces a long list of appointments as he leaves for Mexico.
Keleher was named to the state board of finance and the gy roscope of state government. That was good sense.
In 1939 there were 111 4-H club members across 22 counties involved in sheep projects including the ponce motherless lamb method in northern counties and breeding ram programs in others. Union, Lea, and Chaves counties lead the effort with the Hi Way Club of Lea County under DeArman Harris carrying the most complete breeding sheep project. The Ram Sale aims to promote purebred rams and acknowledges three club members with merited awards at the auction stand.
A Roswell Drug Company promotion claims Zenzal cures burning and itching eczema from external causes in minutes. It hastens healing and offers a money back guarantee if relief isn’t achieved within a few minutes. Available in tube or jar.
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