Finnish Relief Raised In Roswell Campaign Totals
A total of 202.42 was donated in Roswell for Finnish relief, reported by T. A. Roff, Chaves county campaign chairman. Dexter Hagerman Lake Arthur have not yet sent in reports. Joe Birkmeyer of McNally Hall Motor Co spoke to Ad Club members on GMAC Credit Corp operations and field experiences in El Paso. The meeting featured tickets for the President's Birthday Ball and was directed by Harold Cooley with Bruce Poorbaugh presiding.
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Roswell
T. A. Roff
Chaves County
Dexter, Hagerman
Lake Arthur
Roff
Joe Birkmeyer
McNally- Hall Motor Co
Ad Club
Gmac Credit Corporation
Birkmeyer
el Paso
John McBoyle
Harold Cooley
Bruce Poorbaugh
To Get Tougher For Drunken Drivers
CHICAGO Jan 24 The science of chemistry is dissolving the drunken driver's alibi. National Safety Council says new state laws will deem a blood alcohol of more than 0.15 percent prima facie evidence of intoxication and make punishment tougher. Chemical tests are foolproof at measuring alcohol concentration, leaving few excuses for drivers under the influence.
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Chicago
Donald Berry
National Safety Council
Berry
Indiana
Maine
Roswell Folks and a Humorous Hen House Tale
A letter to the editor recounts true Oklahoma humor about a Roswell area friend who, in undergarments with shotgun and flashlight, investigates a hen house only to shoot 15 chickens after his hound noses him. The piece mixes light satire with quirky local scenes and quotes from Aubrey Gregg, H. O. Connor, and Henry Chowning in a column about regional characters.
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Gorey Blake
Merritt’s
Oklahoman
Oklahoma City
Chas. J. Huckleberry
Senate approves large Ex-Im Bank loan boost for Finland
The Senate Banking Committee approved a $100 million increase in Ex-Im Bank capital to permit a non military loan to Finland with new limits preventing more than $30 million in credits to any one nation and barring loans for arm purchases or violations of international law. Senator Taft opposed reporting the bill citing the size of the increase.
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Washington
Senate Banking Committee
Finland
Brown
D-Midh
State Department
Taft
Ohio
Danaher
R-Conn
Adams
D-Cole
Jesse Jones
Congress
Yates Davidson Wedding to Be Held in Santa Fe
Miss Louise Davidson of Santa Fe and Harvey Yates of Artesia wed at 6 tonight in the home of former Judge Fred E. Wilson. Rev. E A Maness will officiate. Attending are St Clair Yates and Lou Wilson. Bride in navy suit with white accessories. corsage of gardenias. Out of town guests include Mr and Mrs Martin Yates and Mrs Davidson. Post-wedding plans include a trip and home in Artesia.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Louise Davidson
Santa Fe
A. L. Davidson
Carlsbad
Harvey Yates
Martin Yates
Artesia
Fred E. Wilson
Miss Davidson
Wilson
E. A. Maness
Central Avenue Methodist Church
St. Clair Yates
Lou Wilson
Davidson
William Davidson
Lewis Says Roosevelt May Not Seek Re election
CIO leader John L Lewis warned the Democratic party has failed labor and the people and predicted Roosevelt might decline a second term. He said Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York lean Republican in 1940 and urged a labor friendly platform to win back support. He challenged Garner McNutt and Wheeler and noted continued labor influence through the AFL.
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Congress
Lewis
Roosevelt
CIO
Illinois
Ohio
Indiana
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
New York
Democratic Party
Garner
McNutt Lewis
John N. Garner
Paul V. McNutt
Washington
McNutt
Norris
Ind-Neb
Wheeler
Columbus, D
United Mine Workers
White House
Montana
Columbus
Stephen Early
Firemen and families share turkey dinner at station
Members of the fire department and their families enjoyed a turkey dinner at the fire station last night.
Robert Burns Night At Hagerman Lodge
Roswell Stars and Masons receive co invitations for a Burns Night program at Hagerman high school auditorium Friday at 7. The event features Scotch songs performed by Col. Harry Andrew and accompanist Mrs. Andrew, a Burns Masonry address by Robert Kellahin, an Eastern Star message by Mrs. L Parker, and a Masonry slide illustrated talk by Will Robinson, plus conferral of the Masonic Apron on the Most Worthy Mother. All Masons and Stars are welcome to attend.
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Robert Burns
Robert Kellahin
Eastern Star
L. Parker
Will Robinson
Felix Lodge
Roswell Ballot List Promotes Regional Development
A January 1937 referendum with 82 percent participation outlines 29 ballot projects. Key items include water conservation, highway development for Roswell and southeast New Mexico, support for public school athletic events, timber conservation, airport modernization, and oil resources development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
New Mexico
New Mexico Military Institute
Southwest
Roswell Civic Plan Shows Broad Growth and Beautification Goals
A long list outlines Roswell improvements from new front at Clardy's profitable feeding operations to more livestock on farms. It calls for year round climate advertising, promoting Roswell as a convention city, supporting New Mexico Military Institute, expanding the public library, flood control, playgrounds, cemetery upgrades, school cooperation, better livestock programs, beautification of approaches, fair plant and baseball park, street name plates, zoning and building code upgrades, downtown parking, and a municipal Chest Fund through small parking meters.
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Roswell
New Mexico
New Mexico Military Institute
South Park Cemetery
Wold
Clardy
Virgins
For Rent Classified Ads Modern Apartments
Furnished modern apartments with electric refrigerators and all bills paid. $25 per month. One small apartment $15 per month. Phone 1149J. Four room house for good common folks suitable for two couples. Call 1289W. 1-24t1c
Dr. T. E. Boggs Optometrist Ad
Dr T E Boggs Graduate Optometrist at 309 North Main advertises eye exams glasses fitted and renewed lenses ground in house by expert technicians call 21 for appointment.
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T. E. Boggs
N. Main St
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Hereford
ED Williams
Roswell Group School For Reserve Officers
Ingalls Memorial Home
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W. 4Th
You
J. F. Hinkle
J. Q. Cummins
Torico
R. H. McCune
E. C. Gessert
H. D. O. Hammond
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Wilds
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H. O. Connor
O. K
Henry
Harry
Levi
Wedgwood
Bone
China
Appledore
Huff’s
Huff's Jewelry Store
Labor
Green
William Green
American Federation of Labor
AFL
NORGE
Central Hardware, Inc
Free Delivery
Hagerman Lodge
Roswell Masons
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola CO
Pecos Valley
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Roswell, N. M
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