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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1940

Page

8

Outlook for Spinach In New Mexico Markets

Spinach harvest is active with second early crop up about 12 percent from last year. Despite higher production, total yield may match the ten year average. Market prices have risen slightly but should ease as marketing grows. About 6,000 pounds sold at Albuquerque Farmers Market in 1939, over half of local production. Average season price 4 cents per pound. Federal Surplus Commodities Corp includes spinach in truck crops for Food Stamp Plan areas, signaling broader distribution and local-use growth.

W. A. Wunsch New Mexico Extension Service Albuquerque Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation New Mexico

Fourth at Lakes State Park Sparks Family Fun

July Fourth at Bottomless Lakes State Park promises boat races swimming and ideal spots to watch fireworks. Picnic parties are already planned with fireworks for sale at the park, inviting visitors to enjoy the holiday at the state park.

Bottomless Lakes State Park

Cousin of Mrs McPherson Dies in Auto Crash

Word reached Roswell of the death of Lorraine Norris of Oak Park Illinois a cousin of Mrs W D McPherson. Miss Norris was instantly killed in an automobile accident on July 2 and had planned to travel to Roswell that day for a summer visit.

Lorraine Norris Oak Park Ill W. D. McPherson Roswell

Marriage Licenses for Cruse Anders Prickett Alexander

Homer Lee Cruse of Glendale Arizona and Vertie Ellen Anders of Phoenix Arizona married license issued. Paul David Prickett of Lubbock Texas and Norma Ruth Alexander of Portales New Mexico obtained a marriage license.

Homer Lee Cruse Glendale Ariz Vertie Ellen Anders Phoenix Paul David Prickett Lubbock Norma Ruth Alexander Portales

VANN HOTEL Under New Management

VANN HOTEL under new management. Redecorated rooms by day or week. Reasonable prices. For Rent: FIVE ROOM modern furnished house. Phone 374 or 163. BEDROOM in private home, and garage if desired. Mrs. Johnson, Phone 563. For Sale: 3 DALMATIAN female puppies. See G. T. Watts.

Vann Hotel Johnson

Don Hodges Escapes Injury In Accident

Don Hodges of Roswell escaped injury when his car turned over about six miles west of Honda yesterday afternoon. He skidded on wet pavement after passing a line of vehicles stalled by a minor collision. No one was seriously hurt, though Roy Finch and others reported minor cuts and bruises amid a chain reaction caused by slick roads and rain.

Don Hodges Roswell Honda Hodges C. F. Naquin el Paso Roy Finch Tohoka Texas Finch

Haven i Cankiee For Commissioner

John W. Haven filed with the county clerk as a Democratic candidate for county commissioner from District 2. He was omitted from the published candidate list and is the fourth filer for the 3rd district alongside Monte Goodin Louie B. Heick and M. L. Kuykendall. Also advertised are SAT POULTRY SPECIALS by WHATLEY PRODUCE Co offering fryers and hen specials.

John W. Haven Mr. Haven Monte Goodin Louie B. Heick M. L. Kuykendall

Death on Crooks Front End At Roswell Auto

Dorothy Harrell of the Realistic Beauty Shop invites old and new customers to visit at 111 West 4th Street in Roswell. She announces the arrival of Mrs. Rachel Youree and offers appointments by phone 640.

Roswell Auto Company Dorothy Harrell West 4Th St Rachel Youree

A Rather Dull Market For Wool This Week

Boston July 5 The Commercial Bulletin notes a dull wool market due to holidays and cautious buying. Domestic and foreign offerings persist with prices near recent highs, while Mohair shows little change. Quotations cover scoured wool by region and various grades, with modest purchases at slight discounts and speculative rumors about defense funding for foreign wool remaining unconfirmed.

Boston Summer Street South America Australia Committee For National Defense Bulletin Texas California Northern Middle County Southern Oregon F. M Territory Montana Delaine Cape Winter Cape Summers

Man pleads not guilty to buying two stolen tires

George Smith, colored, today pleaded not guilty before Judge Pat O Neill to a charge of buying receiving and aiding in concealment of two automobile tires valued at 37.50 owned by Lowrey Auto Co. He waived a preliminary hearing and bond was set at 500. The tires were said to be stolen by Zeno Lewis colored who was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary for burglary tools and admitted burglarizing Lowrey Auto Co. Smith is alleged to have bought the tires from Lewis.

George Smith Pat O’neill J. P Lowrey Auto Company Zeno Lewis Smith Lewis

Dr Beeson Returns to Roswell for Brief Visit

Dr C F Beeson returns to Roswell from his Ruidoso cabin and will be in his office for a few days. Mrs Beeson remains at Ruidoso for a week.

DR. Beeson C. F. Beeson Roswell Ruidoso Mrs. Beeson

Patriot Day Service at First Baptist Church

The First Baptist Church observes Patriot Day on Sunday July 7 in the morning service. An American flag will be displayed prominently and a brief history shared. Pastor W. Fred Hinesley will speak on the Living Bread.

First Baptist W. Fred Hinesley

Two Fires Hit Stores Firecrackers Hit Awnings

Fire crews responded Wednesday night to Price and Company and Montgomery Wards where firecrackers were thrown on awnings causing minor damage at both locations.

Price and Company Montgomery Wards

Missing Roswell Boys Sought After Pair

Leo Martin, 11, and a Mexican boy named Sigillo have been missing since yesterday morning. Believed to be together, Martin is light complexioned with light hair, wearing straw hat, polo shirt, khaki pants and black shoes. Home at 711 South Missouri.

Roswell Leo Martin Sigillo Sheriff's Office Martin South Missouri

Germany Denies Monroe Doctrine Notes In Press Remarks

President Roosevelt, discussing German responses to the American note, said Berlin questions US claims on Western Hemisphere possessions and warned that interpretations could grant Europe power over American lands. Hull reported Berlin views while Roosevelt outlined a near ten billion defense plan and urged unified national defense control amid evolving global events.

Berlin United States Germany Hull Ing Roosevelt Congress Herbert Hoover Franklin D. Roosevelt

Vacation Bible School Ends Week With Address on Heaven

The commencement exercises of the Vacation Bible School begin at 7 15 Sunday evening at First Baptist Church. Awards and exhibits will interest all. After the program the pastor will discuss another message on prophecy How far do you live from Heaven. The public is welcome to worship with us.

Vacation Bible School First Baptist Church

Disarmament Threats Loom as Democracies Face Collapse

A world crisis unfolds as disarmament measures threaten nations and foreign governments face conquest. Leaders warn that replacing governments destroys judiciary and legislature, eroding democracy. The president notes many Americans fear this trend and its consequences.

Cromwell Visits The Carlsbad Cavern

James Cromwell former United States minister to Canada and New Jersey senate candidate joined more than 2 200 Independence Day visitors to Carlsbad Caverns yesterday as crowds set yearly records. He traveled with his wife Doris Duke Cromwell who suggested the trip. she was absent during the visit as the couple vacationed in northern New Mexico.

Carlsbad N. M James Cromwell United States Canada Carlsbad Caverns Cromwell New Jersey Doris Duke Cromwell

Broadway Nights and World’s Fair tunes in New York

Axel Storm surveys Broadway shows and World’s Fair amusements, listing existing plays such as Ladies in Retirement and Tobacco Road alongside musical revues like DuBarry Was a Lady Hellzapoppin and Walk With Music. He notes the strong cast rosters, hopes to see Frances Williams again, and plans to devote Summer columns to music at the Lewisohn Stadium and Carnegie Hall.

New York Flushing Meadow DuBarry Bert Lahr Ethel Merman Olsen and Johnson Jack Haley Shirley Ross Jimmy Durante Ray Bolger Jane Froman Ilka Chase Louisiana Purchase Gaxton-Moore Irene Bordoni Vera Zeorina Kitty Carlisle Mitzi Green Frances Williams Betty Lawford Art Jarrett Marty May Donald Burr Stepin Fetchit Frances Flushing Lewisohn Bach Brahms Beethoven Boulanger Rimsky-Korsakoff Rachmaninoff Delius Donizetti Richard Strauss Johann Strauss Oskar Strauss Irving Berlin Carnegie Hall Broadway

U. S. Officers in Latin America and Brazil Missions

War department officials report U S officers deployed across the Americas. One infantryman runs a military school in Nicaragua plus three in Haiti and three in Chile. All are outstanding in their fields and speak local languages. Navy missions operate in Brazil with eight men in Colombia, six in Argentina, three in Peru, and four elsewhere. All officers are paid by the United States and receive regular army pay.

Brazil Colombia Argentina Peru

Koolair Car Coolers And Andersons Gardens Ad Highlight

Vintage ad style snippet promotes Koolair car coolers priced at 12.95 and canned goods guidance for rhubarb and beans. Includes Andersons Gardens advertisement with ad emphasis and brief product mentions.

Koolair Roswell Auto Company Andersons Gardens

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Reae ED Williams G. T. Watts Whatley Produce Co Grand Gas Ranges Central Hardware, Inc T. E. Boggs N. Main St I. J. Marshall Steve Marshall W. Third Sterling Huff Jewelry Carlsbad Cavern Britain Normandie Va Treasury Department Panama Canal Sary National Defense New York Harbor Wendell L. Willkie Axel Storm King Features Syndicate, Inc U. S Adv
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