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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1940
Page
8
A demonstration of a Baptist Training Union program will be held Sunday July 14 at 2 30 PM in the Frazier school house. Sponsored by the Training Union Department of Roswell First Baptist church. All interested in organizing a Training Union at Frazier are urged to attend.
The Baptist Training Union of the First Baptist Church will hold a gathering to discuss program plans and upcoming activities. Leaders invite members and families from the congregation and community to participate in the session.
Graduate optometrist offers eye examinations and glasses fitting with in house lens grinding and duplicate service. Broken lenses can be immediately replaced and appointments available by phone 21.
Charge of the prayer meeting announces Wednesday night at 7 45. Visitors are always welcome.
The First Baptist Church Training Union met at 6 30 PM for a business session with lunch served beforehand. The group approved moving the general weekly assembly from the general auditorium to the basement and will begin the change Sunday night.
Warren D Young of Roswell has enlisted in the U S Army medical corps and is stationed in the laboratory at William Beaumont Hospital Fort Bliss. Alberta Peaches for Canning Andersons Gardens 7 8tfc
Mr and Mrs Ben Fatheree and children Mr and Mrs Ernest Hastings Mr and Mrs O C Seideman Mr and Mrs Milton Stone Miss Elsie Gill express gratitude for kindness shown during illness and bereavement of their son brother and nephew.
Public invited to view "Country Scenes" featuring fourteen oil watercolor and tempera landscapes. WPA National Exhibition Section curates works by artists from New York Connecticut and Massachusetts plus pieces from Oregon and New Mexico. Open daily 1 to 5 pm and 7 to 8 pm except Sundays.
Help wanted notice seeking an experienced waitress at the American Cafe. Apply in person to discuss duties and hours. No other applicants considered.
Entries list participants including Mrs. George S Morrison at 305 S Michigan with evergreens new grounds shrubs and trees. Mrs John McClure adds gladiola bouquet. Mrs Frank Young submits a zinnias bouquet.
In J. P. Court Claude Hobbs not the bank VP pleads not guilty to taking an automobile without the owner's consent. Trial set for 2 p.m. Friday. A. B. Morris pleads guilty to a statutory charge and is bound over to district court under $1,000 bond. Jose Pena pleads guilty to assaulting his wife and is held to district court under $500 bond.
A barrel pump recovered by police is being held at the police station for possible owner claim.
In police court Fanny West and Rose West plead guilty to causing an affray and will be sentenced at 9 a m tomorrow. The former was released on her own recognizance, and the latter is being held in jail.
In Bisbee Arizona on July 10 R E Souers reported that attendance for Arizona-Texas baseball in the first half rose by 25,000 from last season. The halfway total reached 116,347 versus 91,203 a year ago, with 88,883 paying attendees due to free admissions. Albuquerque led with 38,718. El Paso 25,097. Tucson 32,602. Bisbee 18,930.
Oliver J. Rucker died at 4 15 yesterday afternoon at his East McGaffey Ave home about a mile and a half east of Roswell after a three week illness. He was born January 2, 1852 in Georgia and had lived in this area since 1933 coming from Stephenville Texas. Survived by wife J C Rucker a son two brothers Calvin Rucker and others including grandchildren Violet Rucker Jacquline Rucker and two great grandchildren Funeral services will be at Talmage Memorial Chapel tomorrow at ten with Dr W F Hinesley in charge, choir music from First Baptist Church and burial at South Park.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. George Alston on July 4 at St Mary's hospital. The birth adds a new arrival to the family with local community notice.
Adv for Art Gift Shop at 107 W 4th featuring needle point knitting supplies baby goods and gifts. Local ad highlights craft items and gift ideas from a downtown shop.
Mr and Mrs J A Stone are on vacation in Hot Springs New Mexico where Mr Stone is taking the baths during their trip.
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