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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1939

Page

8

Britain Iran German tensions shape global diplomacy

The report notes former foreign ministers resignations over Chamberlain policies, the push to include critics Churchill and others in the cabinet, and Russian doubts about a British French Russian pact. Goebbels addresses Germans via radio while Berlin rumors of trouble in Danzig persist. In Asia, Japanese forces confront Soviet troops near Lake Bor as Tokyo doubts a Tientsin pact. Rio Salas Kato warns Britain’s approach may hinder accords. A separate item from Santa Fe requests the return of Davis Galindo for passing a worthless check in Chaves County.

Chamberlain Winston Churchill Germany Berlin Danzig Goebbels Hitler Britain Radio Corporation Shanghai Kulangsu Amoy Lake Bor Manchoukuo Outer Mongolia Tokyo Satomatsu Kato Tientsin Kato Japan Galindo Chavesco Santa FE N. M Jessie Gonzales James Murray Davis Galindo Chaves County Val- Verde County Tex

Nome cooler ad for Falconi Electrical Service

Compact ad promotes a Nome cooler with a 16 square foot pad area priced at 42.50. Highlights better appearance and efficiency, offers a free trial, and includes Falconi Electrical Service contact and phone number 289.6-6t26c.

Falconi Electrical

Of Course Office Display Ad Offers Antiques Sale

A brief ad invites readers to an office display of real antiques available for sale including guns side saddles spinning wheel and rocking chairs. Carl Johnson promotes the exhibit under the banner Of Course.

Carl Johnson

Pleaded Guilty in Gambling Device Case

T. E. Price, charged in district court with operating a gambling device and who had pleaded not guilty, has changed his plea to guilty and was released on bond until further order of the court.

T. E. Price

Gas Station Case Dismissed in Police Court

In police court H F Fairbanks was charged with selling gasoline from pumps carrying a different brand than that sold and the case was dismissed after the prosecution stated its case. David A Galindo was charged with making and uttering a worthless check and is being held in Texas.

H. F. Fairbanks Justice of the Peace Court David A. Galindo Texas

See Us Fox FHA Loans And Insurance

Daughtry Insurance Agency at 222 23 White Building invites requests for FHA loans and related insurance services. Contact phone 301 6-11t30c for details and assistance.

FOX F.H.A. Loans and Insurance Daughtry Insurance Agency White

Roswell real estate equity offered for cash and car trade

Beginning Monday morning gasoline will be regular price at Camp Berrendo. The notice mentions cash offers for equity in Roswell real estate and trading a good automobile, with Carl Johnson of Course. The time frame notes 7 to 11.

Roswell Carl Johnson Aqdavv Camp Berrendo

Brazil's Army Chief Seeks US Aviation Insight

Brig. Gen. George C. Marshall becomes chief of staff in Washington today as Gen. Goes Monteiro visits the United States. He inspects U S ground forces and aviation. At Fort Bliss near El Paso he views a cavalry and artillery demonstration. A German invitation may await his return to Rio de Janeiro before any decision.

George C. Marshall Washington Goes Monteiro United States Fort Bliss el Paso Texas Germany Reich Rio de Janeiro

Mexican Rail Bossurges Government Takeover

The American controlled Northwestern Railway of Mexico proposed government operation of its Chi huahua to Ciudad Juarez line due to low revenues and wage demands. The firm mentioned 2,500,000 pesos about 500,000 dollars as indemnification for the line spanning into El Paso, Texas.

Mexico R. R Mexico City Northwestern Railway of Chihuahua Ciudad Juarez el Paso Tex

Pioneer zipper inventor Gideon Sundback retires at 59

Meantime in Fort Wayne an off duty policeman issues himself a parking ticket. In Chicago a Denver high school student flies solo home in a gift airplane. In Gallup a county treasurer resigns amid embezzlement charges with no comment, free on $10,000 bond after nine and a half years in office.

Fort Wayne Ind Clifford Kirkpatrick Chicago Richard James Denver, Colo Denver McKinley Gallup N. M John H. Simpson McKinley County State Comptroller Simpson

S. P. Official Dies in Houston at 60

Robert H. Carmichael, 60, assistant to the freight traffic manager of Southern Pacific Lines, died in a Houston hospital. He is survived by a brother, James Carmichael of Fullerton, California.

S. P Houston Robert H. Carmichael Southern Pacific Lines James Carmichael Fullerton Calif

Texas Justice Dies in El Paso

El Paso Texas chief justice Joseph M Nealon of the Texas eighth court of civil appeals died in a hospital after pneumonia. A 34 year El Paso resident he came from Georgia to the city.

EL Paso Tex Joseph M. Nealon Texas Eighth Court of Civil Appeals Georgia

Resignation of McKinley County Treasurer Filed in Clerk’s Office

John H. Simpson, McKinley County treasurer, resigned and posted a 10000 dollar bond amid embezzlement charges after an audit showed a shortage of 8629.26 from April 1933 to June 1934. Democrat Simpson, serving his third term, faces no hearing date yet. Assistant Comptroller J. R. Gallegos will assume control of the office.

Gallup N. M McKinley John H. Simpson Simpson C. R. Sebastian J. R. Gallegos Sebastian

DAntoni Wins American Collegiate Golf Title At Wakonda

Vincent D Antoni of Tulane defeated Warren Berl of Stanford 10 and 8 on the Wakonda course to claim the American collegiate championship in Des Moines Iowa. The 36 hole final pits the Tulane star against the Stanford sophomore in a decisive match.

Des Moines Vincent D’antoni Tulane Warren Berl Stanford Wakanda

New Weather Code Delays Forecasts In Washington

Washington July 1 Inauguration of a new telegraph and radio weather code caused delays in forecasts as numeral figures replace words. Officials say the change aligns with international practice and will speed transmission of detailed data once forecasters adapt.

Washington Weather Bureau United States

Fire at Quality Bakery in Tularosa causes $150 damage

Fire starting in a defective oven damaged stock and equipment of the Quality Bakery in Tularosa New Mexico. Volunteers contained the blaze with quick action, saving neighboring blocks from damage.

Tularosa Tularosa N. M

New Mexico Relief Work Set To Continue As Usual

State administrator J. J. Connelly announced that New Mexico relief projects under the revamped WPA will operate as business as usual. All state projects closed for July 4, to reopen July 5 after a telegram from Col. F. C. Harrington directing continued authority and powers. Connelly immediately reappointed his entire field and office staff.

New Mexico Santa FE N. M WPA J. J. Connelly Connelly Col. F. C. Harrington

Col Stagner Here Col J M Stagner in Roswell on business

Col J M Stagner of Carlsbad, attorney, arrived in Roswell today for official business. The visit underscores ongoing legal and civic ties between the two cities.

Col. Stagner J. M. Stagner Carlsbad Roswell

Conversations Denied by Jeffers in Morals Trial

In Los Angeles on July 1 the trial of Rev Joseph Jeffers and his wife Zel la adjourned until next Wednesday as transcripts of conversations from a recording device were entered. Deputy district attorney S Ern est Roll claimed the talks occurred in the Jeffers apartment and were overheard in an adjoining room. Many exchanges were unreadable, and Jeffers often replied no when asked if they occurred, at one point saying he heard other voices.

Los Angeles Joseph Jeffers Zella S. Ernest Roll Jeffers Roll

Matrimonial Agency Amid Ohio Penitentiary Probe

Acting warden W F Amrine disclosed at Columbus Ohio Penitentiary that a nationwide mail order matrimonial service called The Idealist Club operated with convict help from S M Current head of the bertillon bureau. Current is suspended pending further investigation as officials seized form letters applications a 300 name member list and photographs.

Ohio Columbus Ideal Mates Ohio Penitentiary W. F. Amrine S. M. Current Bertillon Amrine Idealist Club

Louis Ready To Fight Farmhands In Shelbyville

Shelbyville Indiana July 1 Joe Louis heavyweight champion responds to Shelbyville poolroom owner Mel Higgins who teased him for picking on old men after a KO of Jack Roper in LA. Louis says he is ready for those three Shelby county farmhands and waits until after his Galento win to reply.

Shelbyville Ind Joe Louis Jack Roper Los Angeles Mel Higgins Higgins Shelby County

No One Injured In Mescalero Accident

Don Hodges of Roswell was fined 190 dollars and costs by Justice of the Peace D M Barringer after arraignment on a reckless driving charge. His car, carrying five occupants, overturned on the Mescalero reservation yesterday. There were no injuries.

Alamogordo N. M Don Hodges Roswell Justice of the Peace D. M. Barringer Mescalero

Roswell Museum to Close July 3 4 for Holidays

Roswell Museum Federal Art Center will be closed Monday and Tuesday July 3 and 4 to conform with federal holidays. Director Roland Dickey announced the schedule. An exhibition of drypoint engravings by George Constant and sculptures by Merrick Melson will continue showing at the museum.

Roswell Museum Federal Art Center Roland Dickey George Constant Merrick Melson

Gonzales Operating Faces City License Challenge

Mrs. Jim Gonzales continues operating without a city liquor license as City Attorney Ross Malone files a complaint. The defense argues state license preempts city permit and that city rule is unconstitutional. case set for hearing this afternoon.

Jim Gonzales Ross Malone Gonzales

Burgunder’s father takes over defense in murder trial

Phoenix July 1 Robert M Burgunder formerly Seattle prosecutor becomes associate defense counsel at his son Robert Burgunder 22 request The younger Burgunder complains of attorney C T McKinney cross examination clashes with parent judge Arthur La Prade notes the conflict and approves adding the father to the defense team

Phoenix, Ariz Robert M. Burgunder Seattle, Wash Robert Phoenix Arthur T. la Prade Burgunder C. T.) McKinney

German glider ace tours the Midwest in Kansas City

Capt. Peter Riedel, assistant to the German embassy attache in Washington and noted glider pilot, left Wichita by plane for Kansas City to undertake a leisurely sailplane tour weather permitting. His glider was loaded on a trailer and transported by highway with aides Erich Mueller and Friedl Land. Riedel, who recently unofficially surpassed American altitude records for motorless flight, gave a gliding exhibition in Wichita Friday night and visited aircraft factories during his brief stay.

Wichita Kas Peter Redel Washington Kansas City Erich Mueller Fried] Land Riedel

Lions Bar Softball Beats Hagerman 9 to 1 in Twilight Game

The Lions Bar softball team defeated Hagerman yesterday by nine to one in a twilight contest. Choate pitched strongly for Lions Bar, with Cowan catching. Hagerman’s battery consisted of Langenecker and Still.

Lions-Bar Hagerman Choate Cowan Langenegger Hagerman Battery

Police Charge Proceedings for Drunken Driving Suspects

Police charged M. H. Midlin with drunken driving in police court and set a hearing for July 8. T. N. Dunn and D. Wheeler were charged with accompanying a drunken driver in the same matter.

M. H. Midlin T. N. Dunn D. Wheeler

C. M. Martin Visits Silver City Normal U Leader

C M Martin former county school superintendent and now connected with Silver City Normal U arrived last night for a brief visit and stay.

C. M. Martin Silver City Normal U

Farm loan executive H M Strong departs Roswell

H M Strong, farm loan official from Clovis, left Roswell after a week of business tied to his office. He traveled away today continuing duties related to his farm lending role.

H. M. Strong Clovis Roswell

Cosmos Displayed By Deputy Treasurer Julius Skinner

Julius Skinner, deputy county treasurer and flower sharp, displayed early cosmos that were large and four inches across. He also showcased fine large zinnias.

Julius Skinner

County Assessor Cooper to Visit Grandmother in Emporia

County Assessor C. M. Cooper and his family left today for Emporia Kansas to visit his grandmother. They expect to return by the 16th.

C. M. Cooper Emporia Kansas Mr. Cooper

Roswell Couples Granted Marriage Licenses

The office of county clerk D. P. Greiner issued licenses to Andres Mendoza and Porfiria Sedillo of Roswell, Mary Frances Highes and Albert Meyer of Roswell, and Jessie Wilson and Johnnie Jr. Williams of Roswell.

D. P. Greiner Andres Mendoza Porfiria Sedillo Roswell Mary Frances Highes Albert Meyer Jessie Wilson Johnnie Jr. Williams

Roswell clubs host Dutch lunch at Cahoon Park

The Roswell Insurance and Surety Co and the Roswell Building and Loan Association invite members and employees to a Dutch lunch this evening at Cahoon Park, promising a convivial community event.

Roswell Insurance and Surety Co The Roswell Building & Loan Association Cahoon Park

Albuquerque Tailor Files Bankruptcy Petition

Oscar Rhea Alexander of Albuquerque filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court here listing debts of 8031.43 and assets of 3128.50. The action centers on the Santa Fe proceeding dated July 1.

Santa FE N. M Oscar Rhea Alexander Albuquerque

Horwitzs Visit Los Angeles at Wilshire Boulevard

Dr and Mrs Alexander P Horwitz are enjoying a pleasant visit in Los Angeles at 2424 Wilshire Boulevard with family and friends.

Mrs. Horwitz Los Angeles Alexander P. Horwitz Wilshire Boulevard

State Overdraft Not As Large As Forecast

Santa Fe New Mexico July 1 The state auditor E D Trujillo said the general fund overdraft will be smaller than the $325 000 deficit projected by the state finance board. Year end figures place it near $265 000 with exact totals not known until July 12 as books stay open to cover outstanding bills.

Santa. FE N. M New Mexico General Fund E. D. Trujillo State Finance Board Trujillo

Boxing Tourney Last Of July in Roswell

Kiwanis and Lions Clubs sponsor a boxing tournament under Captain C M Woodbury of the Military Institute. It will be held July 31 to August 2 at Bremond stadium if feasible, with entrants from Roswell Las Cruces Portales Clovis Carlsbad Lake Arthur Artesia and other eastern New Mexico points. Woodbury urges local boxers to begin workouts at the Armory next week. date to be announced. Funds support the Lions boys' work and Kiwanis milk fund.

Kiwanis and Lions Clubs C. M. Woodbury The Military Institute Roswell Bremond Stadium Las Cruces Portales Clovis Carlsbad Lake Arthur Artesia New Mexico Woodbury Lions Kiwanis Club

Jury acquits two in New Mexico hammer slaying case

In Tierra Amarilla New Mexico Matias Vigil and Fulgencio Velasquez were acquitted of murder in the March 16 1938 hammer slaying of Juan B Velasquez brother of Miss Velasquez near Chama The district court jury deliberated three hours after receiving the case yesterday

N. M Tierra Amarilla Matias Vigil Fulgencio Velasquez Juan B. Velasquez Miss Velasquez Chama

Interstate oil pact extension Bill reported to House

The interstate commerce committee reported unanimously a bill to extend for one year the interstate oil compact signed by Texas Oklahoma Kansas New Mexico Colorado and Michigan. Representative Boren from Oklahoma authored the measure.

Washington Interstate Commerce Committee House Texas Oklahoma Kansas New Mexico Colorado Michigan Boren Okla

Water Safety Week Opens in Roswell

Commodore Longfellow of the American Red Cross arrives Sunday to lead a five day water safety program starting Monday for leaders 19 and over. Demonstrations will be at Cahoon Park municipal pool and the Bottomless Lakes, directed by Rev. F. B. Howden Jr. and assisted by Olan Wooldridge.

Commodore Longfellow American Red Cross Roswell Cahoon Park Wrek F. B. Howden Jr Olan Wooldridge

Softball game ends in rain with tie at Fairgrounds

The match between Central Hardware and Home Market finished 3 to 3 after five innings due to rain. A replay will be scheduled.

Fairgrounds Central Hardware Home Market

Dodd demands probe into German pressure on U.S. Germans

William E. Dodd Jr., son of the former U.S. ambassador, calls for a state department inquiry into German pressure on naturalized Americans of German extraction. He cites a 16-question registration form and a warning letter from the German consulate about possible legal consequences for nonresponse.

New York William E. Dodd, Jr United States Germany State Department Dodd American Committee For Reich Hans Thomsen Washington

Up From Hagerman Phil Stoes in Roswell Today

Hagerman farmer Phil Stoes traveled to Roswell today in a brief errand noted by local observers. The stop highlights the ongoing connections between Hagerman and Roswell communities.

Hagerman Phil Stoes Roswell

For Rent and Goods for Sale at Local Store

For sale items include grocery stock and fixtures with intent to sell stock and fixtures and lease the building at 1206 W 2nd St. Also a NICE COOL light housekeeping room for adults to rent at 302 N Penn with phone contact 1136W.

2Nd St N. Penn

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