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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1922
Page
4
Bonnie Mason, held as a witness, and Charles Irvin, charged with violation of national prohibition laws, were arrested by Sheriff Peck. They remain in county jail awaiting federal officers arrival along with another detainee.
A marriage license was issued late yesterday afternoon to Valentine Kay and Miss Pearl Bailey, both of this city. Hall Bros. Advertisement. 31 dle.
Reports from Washington say W. H. Rhodes of the Roswell Auto Company has been awarded the mail contracts between here and Carrizozo and between here and Lovington. An official verification has not yet been received. The Carrizozo route, held by White Linge for four years, expires July 1.
An irregular, ad heavy fragment notes Rev. Frederick W. Pratt and his son arriving from Los Angeles to become Episcopal rector. It mentions a film Life Rip Van Winkle and a play Aaron Slick of Punkin Crick at High School auditorium with direction by Carolyn Shank Meek.
Jess Williams of the Roswell Buick Company returns from a multi day business trip to El Paso. Aaron Slick of Punkin Crick is described as a love maker. A high school auditorium event is set for Thursday February 2 at 8 15 pRB mi. Advertisement.
France plans to mobilize about 818000 men by year end 1922 with an average of 745000 in service. The 1922 class will be called in May and November, with 1920 and 1931 cohorts released in two waves after two years of service. The length drops to eighteen months from two, affecting overall strength and timing of conscripts.
Denver boot vulcanizing shops offer quick repairs. Customers bring worn boots with holes to repairmen who patch the damaged area in minutes, restoring boots to near new condition. Repairers and wearers report strong results and satisfaction with the service.
Weather outlook for Roswell and Pecos valley remains unsettled tonight and Wednesday with snow in the north and rain across the west of the state. The western storm zone shifts eastward, keeping an unsettled pattern across the West, while southern Arizona reports good rains and northern parts heavy snowfall. Temperature trends show warmer readings in the east mountains and chillier air moving in from the Northwest.
A man named John Doe appeared before Judge Parsons yesterday and was fined five dollars plus costs. He provided an Albuquerque home address.
Western travelers report another heavy snowstorm in the mountains yesterday afternoon and overnight. The fresh accumulation disrupts travel and raises concerns for road conditions and safety on mountain passes.
Orville W. Beal was found guilty by a jury in Judge Parsons court on a prohibition violation. The judge imposed 90 days in jail and set bond at 600 dollars, with Beal planning an appeal to the district court. Bryant to take charge of Chaves county health department tomorrow, succeeding Dr. Gudakunst who resigns and weighs other offers.
The Institute junior basketball team defeated Capitan juniors 18 to 2 last night, played just before the Arizona Institute game. Also notes include Dr Sweartgin’s Roswell office schedule and a P T A benefit at Central School with “Rip Van Winkle.”
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