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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1935
Page
8
Lon Blevins aged 12 suffered injuries after a fall from a tree at 903 West Lith Street. Fire department and medical responders attended the scene and transported him for treatment. Local authorities noted no further hazards at the location.
An advertisement notes cooler weather at Pine Lodge for a barbecue and dancing on July 4 with invitation to attend. The item reads as a brief local event notice in the newspaper page ad section.
The regular monthly city council meeting will be held at city hall at 7 30 this evening. The agenda includes routine approvals and public comments.
A free barbecue at Pine Lodge on July Fourth includes a Wednesday evening and Thursday dance. Advance notice encourages community attendance and celebrates the holiday with music and social gathering.
Mrs Breeb Hurst of Dexter and her daughter Breebia Gean who works in the county clerk office will depart tomorrow for Vernon Texas to visit Mrs R B Sherrill sister of Mrs Hurst They expect to return Sunday
Four inmates tied bed sheets to form a rope but it broke. They dropped to the ground and fled toward the administration wing. Once on the roof they cleared a six foot fire wall to reach the outer side of the reformatory wall. Guard Wright spotted them and opened fire when they did not stop.
Too Late To Classify lists a rental item offering a nice bedroom with private entrance and bath plus a garage at 112 West Tilden and a phone contact 614. The ad uses a short code J2t1c.
The Motor Hospital of Roswell will stage an air circus in Artesia on July 3 and 4 with trick flying by Curly Young from Roswell and Jack Wheeler and Jimmy Johnson of El Paso. On July 4 a couple will wed in a large cabin plane, with the ceremony visible during takeoff and landing.
A brief notice from the Cafeteria at 118 W. Fourth Street promoting meals and picnic lunches for the Fourth of July.
The Pecos Valley Artesian Conservancy Board will meet next Saturday at 10 a.m. at the artesian well supervisor's office in the courthouse to discuss ongoing matters.
Rev Charles S Hemstead new pastor of First M E Roswell gave a well received Kiwanis talk on his view of patriotism. J B Savage served as club president and presiding officer.
Mr and Mrs Ted Jones of Roswell announce the birth of a daughter named Juanita Ann born last Friday in Oklahoma City. Mr Jones flew back to Roswell this morning reporting mother and baby both progressing well.
Eula Quillen pleaded guilty before Judge James B. McGhee in district court to marrying Elvin Locke while still the lawful wife of Carl Quillen. She has not yet been sentenced.
Rev W A Huffman, pastor of the Roswell Church of the Nazarene for six years, accepted a call to lead the Nazarene church in Tucson Arizona. He and his family depart tomorrow. His son Dwight will enter the University of Arizona next fall. The Roswell church grew significantly under his leadership.
A list of new donors to the E. A. Cahoon memorial entrances to Cahoon Park filed up to two this afternoon. Names include Clark A. Baker, Mrs. Clark A. Parker, Pat O’Neill, J. E. Zumwalt, Frank Young, S. H. Coffey, Henry Eller, Harry Thorne, Gross Miller Grocery Co., Fred Miller, Mrs. Corrine Whitney, G. S. Dean, W. E. Bondurant, John B. Beers, Geo. H. Hill, Rev. LeRoy Thompson, Miriam Thompson, Tom Hall, Tommie Hall, mma Hawkins, H. M. Dow, Bob Kisker, Will Johnson, Bill Ball, Lee Corn, Harry S. White, Ruth White, Mary White, Martha White, Robert Kellahin.
Funeral services for Mrs John Leakou were held today at 2 30 pm in the Ballard Funeral Chapel officiated by Reverend Le Roy Thompson. Music by Mrs H P Saunders and Mrs Otis Brenneman accompanied piano. Casket bearers were Alex Sarah Joe Childs Howard Eppers Bob Brewer and Jim Rallis. Interment at South Park cemetery under Ballard Funeral Home direction. Survived by husband and son Dean Stewart and daughter Nora Stewart both of Roswell. Also survived by parents Mr and Mrs W T Panick of Long Beach California, three brothers and three sisters.
Fire department arrived after the call to Maj G L Erwin’s residence on the New Mexico Military Institute campus but found the fire extinguished. Gasoline used for cleaning caught fire in the basement. no damage occurred.
P. L. Johnson of Groom Texas and Vesta Frisch of Artesia were married here yesterday by Rev. N. L. Linebaugh.
Merit awards were presented to Donald LePell Tommie Fowler Jr Parton Miller and James Marks by Bob Kisker DeMolay advisor for active service to the Roswell Chapter of DeMolay at its regular meeting. Officers for the ensuing term were installed by Past Master Councilor Donald LePell with Wallace Wilson assisting.
The City of Roswell issued two more liquor licenses for beer by the drink to Coney Island Cafe and for beer and wine by the drink and by the package to Monk's Bright Spot. Council approval followed a favorable report from the investigating committee. Twelve licenses have now been issued.
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