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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1952

Page

12

Nine New Roswell Homes Approved Last Week

Building permits issued at City Hall show nine new residences authorized totaling 57 888 with four dwellings valued at 22 800. Names and costs include Beck Lumber Co as supplier, Geneva Guevara 501 South Ash 1 445 Ulis Methvin 404 South Montana 4 992 Mrs Loretta Proctor 1102 North Missouri 3 800 A L Brooks 1506 South Sherman 4 300 J D Russell 411 North Grand and alterations 909 Charles Janecek 1003 South Main 504 Mrs Arden R Boellner 210 South Sea 250 G W Kimsfather 413 East McGaffey 1 000 T M Mills 508 East Fourth.

Roswell City Hall I. J. Brooke Beck Lumber Co South Spruce Geneva Guevara South Ash Ulis Methvin South Montana Loretta Proctor North Missouri A. L. Brooks South Sherman J. D. Russell North Grand Charles Janecek South Main Arden R. Boellner South Sea G. W. Kimsfather East McGaffey T. M. Mills East Fourth

Local Property Figures Listed by Name and Address

The record lists several sums and owners: 2000 dollars for H H McGee of 706 North Kentucky, 1000 dollars for Ulis Methvin of 400 South, 2000 dollars for C M Hester of 410 South, 1092 dollars for Ben Barranco of 1607 West Hendricks, and 1320 dollars for Captain B E Bush of 313 East Church.

H. H. McGee North Kentucky Ulis Methvin South Montana C. M. Hester Ben Barranco West Hendricks Capt B. E. Bush East Church

New Man Joins Local Insurance Claims Force

Harry R. Bryant, an insurance claims adjuster, adds Aubrey L. Johnson to his staff after World War II service. Johnson has been linked with various companies and is relocating with his wife Betty Smith, daughter of Leo E. and Mrs. Smith of 1303 North Richardson, to establish their home here.

Harry R. Bryant Aubrey L. Johnson Air Force Johnson Betty Smith Leo E. Smith North Richardson Johnsons

Polio Epidemic Declared in Las Cruces Area

Dona Ana County is declared an epidemic polio area as four additional cases raise the 1952 total to 16. District health officer M. A. Alstein orders closure of Las Cruces municipal and New Mexico A. and M. swimming pools. The latest victim is Rudy Trujillo, aged two.

Las Cruces Dona Ana M. A. Alstein Las Cruces Municipal New Mexico A. and Rudy Trujillo

Frazier Seeks Court Order in Governor Nomination Fight

Frazier continued his legal challenge to the Democratic governor nomination by filing a 58 page reply in district court contesting Grantham's answer and seeking to strike portions while designating him the May primary winner. Grantham had listed hundreds of voters as allegedly unregistered or illegally voting for Frazier. Judge George Harris disqualified himself from the case, leaving uncertainty whether Judge C Roy Anderson will also recuse.

Lake Frazier Everett Grantham Grantham Roswell New Mexico Frazier - Grantham George T. Harris Fifth Judicial District C. Roy Anderson Fifth District

Two Divorce Suits Filed in District Court

Two divorce actions were filed yesterday in District Court. James Plumiee accuses Phyllis Marie of desertion since February 9. They wed in 1949 and have a minor son. Olivia Dutchover sues Charlie Dutchover for medical and hospital costs for an expected birth and support during pregnancy. They married in 1951.

James Plumiee Phyllis Marie Olivia “Dutchover Charlie Dutchover

Mrs Ruby Hisel Drug Charge Case Before Justice Bean

Trail of Mrs Ruby Hisel on a charge of being drunk and dis orderly will be held tomorrow before Justice R Perry Bean. The woman, arrested Thursday afternoon after throwing rocks at tree trimmers and allegedly setting fire to a one room house, pleaded not guilty Friday and was held in $500 bond.

Ruby Hisel R. Perry Bean

Doctor Brushes Mustache With Geiger Counter

London reports Dr Warren K Sinclair of the Royal Cancer Hospital brushing his mustache with a Geiger counter after a day’s work. He says radioactive dust particles in the whiskers pose an occupational hazard and could have caused contamination if not removed.

London Warren K. Sinclair Royal Cancer Hospital Sinclair Cdr. Sinclair

Selling to Minor Case Handed to Bureau Supervisor

The district attorney's office said the case of a Chaves County tavern accused of selling beer to a 16 year old boy has been turned over to a supervisor of the New Mexico Bureau of Revenue liquor control division. The boy was picked up about ten days ago with a beer can in his hand near Roswell. A hearing before the State Liquor Control Commission will be scheduled.

District Attorney’s Chaves County Liquor Control Division New Mexico Bureau of Revenue Asst. Dist. Atty Paul Snead Bob Jurney Six-Mile Roswell Snead

Property Is Sold in City Last Week

Several pieces of Roswell property changed hands last week via the Multiple Listing Bureau. Nelson E Wildy bought Loyce Brewer’s home at 209 East Wildy, with Friendly Finance Co. handling. H B Sallee sold 210 East Fifth to Howard Graves via Gardner and Marks. Hiram Dow bought a farm north of the city from F O Calvert, with Allison Littell and Burns as the selling brokers. The firm also handled the sale of 1109 West.

Roswell Nelson E. Wildy Loyce Brewer Eest Wildy Friendly Finance Co H. B. Sallee East Fifth Howard Graves Gardner & Marks Hiram Dow F. O. Calvert Allison, Littell & Burns West

Amarillo Couple Witnesses Attempt On Aleman Life

An Amarillo couple returning from Mexico City witnessed an assassination attempt on Mexico’s president Miguel Aleman at the Municipal Auditorium. The Lowrys, attending Lions International, said the incident occurred after his address when a man fled toward Aleman but was restrained by secret service.

Amarillo Mexico City Mexico Miguel Aleman Municipal Auditorium Warren Lowry Lowrys Lowry Texas Aleman Secret Service

Matthews Transfer Chains Officials and Property Noted

Matthews from George W. Welsh to Raymond Harlan and 1111 West Matthews to Charles Thimios from Sid Sullivan appear in a chain of property and affiliation transfers. The records reference multiple named individuals and a street address linked to the conveyance.

Matthews George W. Welsh Raymond Harlan West Matthews Charles Thimios Sid Sullivan

213 Are Placed In Jobs by NMSES

Two hundred thirteen Roswell area residents were referred to and employed on permanent jobs during June by the New Mexico State Employment Service. The nine jobs per day rate marks a 1.08 percent drop from May. NMSES manager J D Dean announced that more than half of job seekers were referred and most referrals led to employment. Employers obtained needed workers through the program.

Roswell New Mexico

Condons Relocate to USAF Medical Installation in England

Capt Wayne W. Condon once with the 509th Bomb Wing at Walker AFB and longtime ROTC instructor at the University of Arkansas has been assigned to a USAF medical installation in England. The Condons now reside in Cambridge.

Compensation Suit Is Settled Here

Co. H. Peacock Jr. of Lea County won a $600 workmen compensation settlement Friday in District Court here. He also received medical and hospital costs for a foot injury suffered at Lovington while employed by Noble Drilling Co. The settlement was described as friendly.

H. Peacock, Jr Lea County Peacock Lovington Noble Drilling Co

Fairley Plans New Building Here for Metals Business

G. E. Fairley, who runs a metals buying business at 1011 East McGaffey and in Artesia, announced yesterday he will move his central office to this city and construct a new building at the East McGaffey address. Leo J. McLaughlan will oversee operations here.

G. E. Fairley East McGaffey Artesia East MacGaffey Leo J. McLaughlan

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