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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1933
Page
8
A fragment notes an insistence that readers need not engage with Fourth of July stories. The terse line hints at media fatigue or protest, with no clear event, date, or person identified beyond the holiday reference.
A charge of assault and battery against H. G. Rauert was dismissed in justice court Monday afternoon.
An advertisement for Dustin's promoting frosted root beers with a cue about quick curb service. The copy mentions a phone number 111 and uses playful wording to attract customers.
The July council meeting moves to next Tuesday June 11 due to the Fourth of July holiday. Regular timing is the first Tuesday, but yesterday’s holiday shifted the schedule by one week.
George Foreman the county clerk was ill and confined to his home today. The brief notice records his illness and home confinement status without further details.
A bold advertisement touts the Philco car radio at 39.95, urging readers to hear it. Fal cons Electrical Service, 125 West Second St, phone 289, promotes the stalled display and urges action.
In justice court today Mae Marsh was charged with assault with a deadly weapon by plaintiffs Gayle and Katherine Ferris. The case seeks legal action and potential remedies for alleged injuries and harm referenced by the Ferris sisters.
An advertisement from Yucca Beauty Service promotes Houbigant waving lotion to counter scalp perspiration and its odor. J. P. White Blog advertises the service with the business phone number 484. The notice highlights keeping hair sweet through the product.
Attorney George L. Reese Jr. went to Lovington this afternoon on legal business and expected to return tonight.
Enrollment for the second period of the Roswell Summer Vacation Program will be held in the grade school buildings at nine oclock tomorrow morning. Each child enrolls in the grade school he attends. The program welcomes boys and girls of all races and nationalities.
Santa Fe July 5 AP motorists warned the state highway department that Taos Hill road north of Embudo is in very poor condition. The passable stretch has washed shoulders and boulders after near cloudburst rain. The danger zone extends from Tang Hill top for about three miles south.
Classified adv notes clean comfortable rooms at monthly rates five to ten dollars. Virginia Inn at 406 North Richardson Ave offers options with monthly prices $6 $8 and $10. Horton’s Transfer contact number 136 listed. Record Want-Adcs Get Results.
Wednesday feels like Monday as residents recall Sixth Mile Hill after dark fireworks. A Roswell Fourth drew scarce crowds. a young mapmaker fell for Ruidoso, while Logan Hunter questions using a girl soda-jerker to boost business. Scraps the dog finds a home. Audre Maxine Fales earns praise for a kind letter. Troubled Fourth business dries up. town nostalgia for earlier crowds lingers.
At the noon meeting five members spoke on what they would do in other lines of work. Claude Simpson discussed dry goods, I W Carter the newspaper business, Joe Huff furniture, George Owens funeral directing, and Don Wilkins ties. Winston Daniel joined the club as a new member. President Logan Hunter led the session. Next week Harold Dye, Hagerman Messenger editor, will lead.
John Bingham the state bank examiner threatened the First Savings Bank and Trust Company with receivership in Albuquerque if a bank reorganization plan is not adopted soon. He warned he will take over the bank if active steps are not started.
Reykjavik reports General Balbo leads Italian air armada across Iceland as 24 seaplanes depart from Londonderry en route to Reykjavik. Balbo’s flying boat starts first, followed by the fleet in formation, then heads toward the north amid a brief delay at Culmore Point.
The county treasurer's six month report for 1933 shows receipts of 215,522.93 and disbursements of 215,036.74, leaving a June 30 balance of 1,717.88. Tax collections totaled 279,20.54, with 222,84.59 from 1932 taxes. The salary fund holds 861.89 with salaries paid to June 30, and the general fund has 1,010.94 though claims reduce it. Funds exist in municipal and county school accounts to cover much of back salaries.
El Paso player George Ball lost to Frankie Parker in five sets at the national clay court championships in Chicago. Parker, the Milwaukee star, advances to face Berkeley Bell of Austin in the quarter finals, while Ball plans to enter the New Mexico State Tennis Tournament in Roswell over Labor Day.
Roswell Lodge No 18 A F and A M holds Regular Communication on Thursday July 6 1933 at 730 pm W M is Order of Leland Fellows Attest Elmer Riemen Secy
Roswell Kiwanis Club meets at Nickson Coffee Shop at 6 15 tonight after a postponed noon session. Mary Ruth Norwood and Ann Gorman of West Coast Production Co will direct Casey’s Trial to raise funds for Kiwanis Milk Fund at the Princess Theatre July 13 and 14. The cast includes about 150 Roswell residents and the show has drawn praise in Carlsbad Big Springs and other local cities.
A three day gale in the north and a hurricane in the south altered the Atlantic coast climate. The hurricane, after killing 13 in South Trinidad Island and striking Cuba, moved toward the Gulf of Mexico aiming for Texas and Louisiana. At 285 miles west of Key Largo, it travels 10 to 12 mph. several boats reported losses and rescues as coast guardsmen aided crew and passengers along the Gulf coast. The Weather Bureau warned the gulf hurricane could strike the Texas coast between Galveston and Corpus Christi late tonight.
Santa Fe July 5 AP Tax collections through June 20 show Curry County end year receipts at 75.39 percent up from 71.93 on June 12, while Colfax County totals rose to 82.87 percent. Only these two counties reported, with treasurers due to file by July 10.
Paris July 5 AP George Lott Wilmer Allison and John Van Fyn of the American Davis Cup team arrived in France today to find French hopes of holding the cup rising after Henri Cochet’s fine Wimbledon showing The Americans said they will train intensively after Cochet defeated Lester Stoefen of Los Angeles at Ambledon Veterans administration offices here re examining pension cases at the rate of 150 to 175 a day regional manager R R Gibson said today
Secretary Ike announces Horace M Albright resigns effective August 9 as director of the National Park Service to become vice president and general manager of the U S Potash Company of Carlsbad New Mexico. He will base his headquarters in New York.
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