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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1939
Page
6
The market summary lists Treasury bonds and Home Owners Loan bonds with prices and settlements. Notable figures include 3 1/4s 45-43 at 110.12, 3 1/4s 46-44 at 110.29, 4s 54-44 at 115.28, 2 1/25 52-50 at 106.21, 3s 55-51 at 111.25, and Home Owners Loan 2 1/4s 44-42 at 105.1.
One hundred forty New Mexico boys joined Citizens Military Training Camps opening yesterday at Fort Bliss Texas and Fort Logan Colorado state official H M Dow announced A total of 151 applicants from New Mexico 140 accepted Valencia County led with 18 enrollees Rio Arriba Colfax and San Miguel counties followed with 15 14 and 12 respectively Fort Logan camp serves seven northern counties while Fort Bliss draws the rest NM Institute and NM University offer scholarships for top enrollees Camp runs four weeks ending August 4.
J M H Cullender reports a broad canvass to register voters under the new state law is underway in every voting district of Chaves county. He notes workers from both parties are doing a fine job with excellent public cooperation.
Reginald R Buddy Greiner son of county clerk D P Greiner arrived last night on a visit. He has commanded a CCC camp at Las Cruces and has been transferred to a CCC camp west of Lordsburg.
The Roswell Museum hosts a showcase of Bloom Mound materials from the Roswell area. The Chamber’s Chaves County Archaeological and Historical Society conducts ongoing digs at an Indian pueblo circa 1400, with figures like Jim Cooley Major Maurice G Fulton and Capt G M Sayre involved. The display includes five pre Spanish bells bead work basketry shell pieces and hundreds of bone stone and pottery finds from the five century ruin.
Poultry specials listed including small fat hens at 1.00 and larger hens and fryers of all sizes. Whatley Produce Co phone 418 and delivery available. Roswell Package Store contact 7-7126c.
Mrs. Frank Wills of Kingfisher Oklahoma suffered severe injuries in a two mile west of Ruidoso Junction auto crash. Her 6th cervical vertebra dislocated and lower body paralysis left uncertain prognosis. The car overturned. her husband survived with minor injuries while they were returning from Douglas Arizona.
Classifieds show a girl seeking housekeeping work at 1112 West Alameda and a waitress position at Berry's Cafe. Also listed are furnished rooms and a 3 room modern apartment for rent with contact details and a note about keys lost in a leather container with a reward.
Eastern New Mexico Boy Scouts begin four day water camps at Dexter and Fort Sumner next Monday July 10, with two more camps at Carlsbad and Santa Rosa July 17 to 20. Expected attendance around 200 Scouts across the four camps, with Roswell boys joining the Dexter and Carlsbad sessions. Kenneth Eisler directs Dexter and Carlsbad camps, M. G. King directs Fort Sumner and Santa Rosa camps.
A large crowd attended the regular communication of the Roswell Masonic Lodge last night. Will Robinson presented pictures titled The Beginnings In Masonry, which were greatly enjoyed by those in attendance.
House sponsor plans amendments to exempt groups and restore the ban on federal officials in political management. Rules committee cleared the way for late next week consideration after a contentious hearing. Democrats debate WPA influence as Rep Parsons denounces the bill as idiotic and superfluous.
Sunset Creamery manager A F Madison says ice cream has grown from a delicacy to a daily food and diet aid for the healthy and disabled alike. He notes record yearly production as Roswell area residents savor the American dish once served by Dolly Madison in 1809.
A free show for all children 14 and under will be held at the Yucca and Pecos theatres starting at 9 o clock Saturday morning. The Pecos will open if the Yucca becomes crowded. The event is offered to express appreciation for the patronage and cooperation shown by Roswell's youngsters over the past year.
New Mexico forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Saturday with cooler air in the eastern portion on Saturday. Colorado sees fair skies tonight and Saturday with cooler eastern areas and warmer conditions in the north on Saturday.
A Nome cooler offers cooling for homes claiming better looks and performance at 42.50 for a 16 square foot area model with a free trial. Fal cons Electrical Service provides the unit and contact phone 289. 6-6t26c.
Mrs. Lee Myers pleaded guilty before J. P. Pat ONeill to stealing a diamond ring from Roy T. Bivens at 104 West Fourth Street. She was bound over to district court under a $500 bond.
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