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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1940
Page
8
A quirky Roswerk vignette recalls R M Tigner of the Owl and the Copenhagen fire department's famed safety record. A girl trapped on the 16th floor escaped unburned walking down stairs amid dramatic scenes. A prankish note ends with a request for horsehair from the Acceptance Agency, surprising callers.
The Grazing District No. 6 advisory board adopted a resolution urging 10 year grazing permits under the Taylor Act rather than one year licenses. The four day meeting ended with consideration of about 550 license applications for the year beginning May 1. Members present included L. D. Merchant, J. O. McWhorter, W. F. Waller, Sam Williams, A. C. Taylor, Stinson Martin, T. J. McKnight, H. A. Hamill, John Lusk, H. B. Smurl, and attendees Carl Welch and Roy Jernigan.
William T. Guy Jr. of Roswell is listed in the 1939-40 Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities for his standout Texas A&M record. He graduates next spring with a mechanical engineering degree and holds roles as president of the honor society, senior class vice-president, rifle team captain, freshman program head, YMC cabinet member, and B&F corps major.
P. V. Thorson II, longtime Boy Scout executive, is reported ill at his home in the city.
A. B. Fite, a 25 year member of the New Mexico A. and M. College staff, assumes duties as Acting Director of the State Extension Service succeeding G. R. Quesenbery. He arrived at State College in 1907 as a preparatory student and graduated in agriculture in 1915.
Funeral services for Elijah Alfred, a 54 year old resident at 905 South Sea, will be held tomorrow at two o'clock in the A M E Church with Rev. Henry Swanagan presiding. Interment follows at South Park under Talmage Mortuary.
H. E. Nolte Jr. pleaded guilty before Pat ONeill J. P. to two worthless check charges and was bound over to district court. Bond was set at 500 dollars on each charge.
The Chaves County Health Department reports two tularemia cases in the last two weeks, one severe and one mild, likely from handling rabbits with bare hands. Cooking kills the bacteria, so eating infected rabbits is not dangerous if they are cooked. Wear rubber gloves when dressing rabbits to avoid infection. The piece notes historical use by Mexican and Indigenous peoples and concludes safe rabbit consumption with proper handling.
After an organization meeting in Roswell, ENMC President Donald W. MacKay announced scheduling for Roswell courses in Southwest history and psychology of personality. A 10 am meeting at Roswell Junior High will decide on journalism art composition rhetoric with ENMC staff teaching specific courses.
Jan 26 note lists Tatum Coyotes games with Dora at Tatum Friday and Causey at Causey Saturday. Coach Dillon's Juniors play both nights, facing Hiway Roosevelt County Friday and the Causey Juniors Saturday. Probable Tatum senior lineup includes Dick Taylor, W C Scrivner, Walter Anderson, Buck Chidester, Jim Foster.
A check for 240.95 has been sent to national headquarters representing the total contributed in Chaves county. County chairman T. A. Roff announced the figure. Carrizozo New Mexico. Lincoln county officials awaited a break in winter weather to order a start on a new 60000 dollar courthouse here.
A box of mechanic tools is missing between J A McLaurin's residence and the town area. Anyone with information is asked to contact local authorities.
Local savings entice buyers to secure a long term home finance plan. If you have a job and honest reputation, arrange a home loan today and enjoy payments no more than rent. Support local business by borrowing here. See us now for easy terms and security of ownership.
M H Belshe has purchased Hodges Grocery and Market at 606 East Second Street and reopened the store. The new ownership promises a stocked assortment to suit customers needs with prompt phone order delivery and invites shoppers to visit or call for delivery.
Ad promotes vegetable soup made daily from ten varieties of home grown vegetables at Anderson's Gardens. Includes emphasis on freshness and local produce, inviting customers to visit and enjoy the garden crafted recipe.
A dinner and meeting for Roswell Reserve Officers will be held tonight at the Ingalls Memorial Home.
Our salad packages are prepared daily with eight varieties of fresh garden vegetables.
Carl Welch head of the district Division of Grazing office reports on the Deming meeting of grazing officials. Fire protection and range improvements were the main topics discussed.
Dr T E Boggs a graduate optometrist offers eye examinations and glasses fitted with lenses ground in our own laboratory by expert technicians. Broken lenses are duplicated immediately call 21 for appointment.
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