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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1933

Page

4

Lovely Morning Bridge Hostess Miss Hervey Honors Guest

Miss Virginia Hervey entertained this morning at nine o clock and again at noon at the J M Hervey home honoring Mrs James Lomax nee Ruth Hervey of Houston Texas. The long living room was cool and bright with colorful zinnias daisies and greenery. After the contract games a menu was served at the dining room table set for eight and at two quarter tables. Seated with Mrs Lomax were Mmes Eiza White Jr Max Coll J P White Jr Guard Marvin Walden Bassett Floyd Childress Leland Fellows Curtis Hill Carlton P Webb Misses Virginia Nickson Faybelle Cummins Stella Jacobson Eleanor Bedell Rosemary Horgan Josephine Dow and the hostess Miss Hervey

Virginia Hervey J. M Mrs. Lomax Mmes Eiza White Jr Max Coll J. P. White Jr Guard Marvin Walden Bassett Floyd Childress Leland ©. Fellows Curtis Hill Carlton P. Webb Virginia Nickson Faybelle Cummins Stella Jacobson Eleanor Bedell Rosemary Horgan Josephine Dow Hervey Pfyu

Fine Early Day Musicians Were The Axtell Girls

Mrs E A Wilhelm of Los Angeles travels to Roswell for the funeral of her father Harper Warren Axtell. Her son Keith Wilhelm, linked with his grandfather, remains at 912 North Pennsylvania. Two other Axtell sisters, Mabell and Amy, then in California, are praised as violinist and soprano.

E. A. Wilhelm Los Angeles Harper Warren Axtell Keith Wilhelm Oscar Hewatt North Pennsylvania Axtell Mabel Alfred Gagnon Amy J. C. Knollin California J. C. Troutman Roswell

Girl Scouts Entertained Most Royally Saturday

Nearly a hundred Girl Scouts from Roswell and the southwest attended Camp Mary White events in Roswell. A large night swim at the Natatorium hosted by Colonel Pearson and the Roswell Girl Scout Council featured Lt. guests Mayor H. B Smyris and leaders. Forty-five out of town scouts enjoyed a Saturday at Cahoon Armory followed by buses leaving Sunday with seventy scouts for Camp Mary White. Saturday afternoon the Yucca Theatre hosted all local and visiting scouts, with a milk-nickel treat afterward.

Roswell Mary White N. M Cahoon Armory Yucca

Neal O Simpson Wins N M M I Scholarship at Fort Bliss

Neal O Simpson son of Mrs Lucy Simpson earned the N M M I scholarship at C M T C Fort Bliss. He also won athletics honors and was named best student in the blue course. A year earlier he received the principal appointment to the U S Naval Academy at Annapolis from Senator Bronson Cutting.

Neal O. Simpson Lucy Simpson

Local Social Notes Highlight Ongoing Teas and Visits

Te 72 Years Ago Doday details a series of social teas picnics and visits at East Second and other nearby homes. Guests include Mr and Mrs Earl Altman Alene Becker Joe W Patterson Nelson Manley and several others with travel to Fort Worth McKinney and Paris Texas noted as well as outings to Yellowstone Park and Tres Ritos.

Hazel Daring Daring East Second Earl Altman Alene Becker Ann Arbor Michigan Mmes Joe W. Patterson Nelson Manley Allison Russ Wilburn Hodges Jane Lodly Ethel Forsythe Phil Pryor Ben Jaffa Byron Lowrey Arden Boellner Emily Frough Albert H. Pruit E. H. Williams Brough J. Q. Cummins B. D. Porter R. L. Pope Fort Worth Cora Ray Mrs. Scott McKinney Texas Otis Brenneman Josephine Rasmus E. J. Williams Pine Lodge Frank Whitaker Nan Rasmus Mary Kellahin Gene Welter Beyette Paris Welter Annie Schram The Little Hat Shop New York City St. Louis Chicago

Film star husband plans divorce amid New Mexico storm

A fog of clouds and rising temperatures followed a Las Vegas cloudburst Saturday night. Cimarron Canyon saw bridges swept away and damage near Cimarron, with Dona Ana Mountains storm causing a second flooding in Dona Ana town. No lives lost. Arroyos near Las Cruces ran full, and trains delayed near Rincon. Albuquerque and Santa Fe reported drenching rain, while central New Mexico escaped damage.

Las Vegas Cimarron Canyon Cimarron Dona Ana Las Cruces Hilleboro Hatch Rincon Santa Albuquerque Santa Fe

Axtell Services Held Yesterday

Funeral services for Harper Warren Axtell were held from The Schuters' Funeral home on Sunday afternoon at 2 30 with Rev. LeRoy Thompson in charge. Burial was in South Park with the Masonic Lodge in charge. Active bearers included John Mul

Harper Warren Axtell Schuters

World mile record smashes in Princeton meet

Princeton and Cornell-Princeton dominate the weekend scene as track runners post fast marks. Noe Jovelock breaks world mile record in 4 7.6, while Bontlon finishes seven yards behind. Other sports notes include racing wins in Arlington and Empire City derbies, Davis Cup action, and local tennis results.

Princeton Noe Jovelock Bontlon Cornell Wimbledon Eng England Australia Brookline Mass Murphy Buxby Alice Marble Atlanta Grant McDiarmid Chicago Los Angeles A. C Vancouver Campbell Black

Rumors Fly Over New Mexico Gubernatorial Plans

Clovis dispatch reports Capitol rumors that Gov. Seligman faced pressure from Hockenhull and Swope as potential bids for the governorship or federal appointments swirl. Speculation centered on a special session, resignation requests, and the likelihood Col. J. D. Atwood of Roswell receiving the New Mexico Senate vacancy amid a large highway and public works program.

Hockenhull Sovernor Seligman Swope Capitol Clovis New Mexico Col J. D. Atwood Roswell Cf. Atwood U. S N. M A. W. Hockenhull Ed Swope

Associates of Luer Call for Resignations in Governor Bid

The lieutenant governor spoke after a Santa Fe report suggested his possible succession to the governorship could hinder Governor Seligman's path to the senate. Hockenhull denied ever seeking a federal appointment.

Santa Fe Seligman Senate

Clover Leaf Club Picnic Enjoyed By Local Families

The Clover Leaf Club hosted a picnic supper Friday on the lawn of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. McKege at 111 West oV cek. Guests included families of Earl ikersley Harvey Littie E. E. Moseley and others with a long decorated table of zinnias and scenery.

Clover Leaf Club C. E. McKege West Ov Cek Earl Ikersley Harvey Littie E. E. Moseley M. O. Mc‘Cracken Mo’reg Mmes, A. B. Ma Jone Frank Talmage S. EK. Bryant M. McCrary Ruby McCracken J. A.’ Fevant Harold

Bids Sought for Chaves County School Transport 1933

The Chaves County Board of Education New Mexico invites bids for transportation of school children. Bids due July 19 1933 to the County School Superintendent Secretary Thelma McCully. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. July 7-12-17 Adv.

Chaves County Board of Education New Mexico Thelma McCully

Rain drenches New Mexico as storms linger

Weather summary reports heavy rainfall across New Mexico with Clovis recording an inch and a half since Saturday night. Torrential showers hit the Bluewater region and Zuni Mountains, delaying travel as more moisture is forecast for today. Local forecasts warn unsettled weather with possible afternoon and tonight thunderstorms.

Assocated Press Old St. Lwthins New Mexico Clovis Bluewayter Gallup Zuni Mountains

Beaten by Gang During Home Invasion Near Alton

Mrs. August Luer of Alton, accompanying her husband, was beaten by a gang member and pushed aside as her husband was carried away during a home invasion reported by Acme Photo.

Acme August Luer Alton Luer

Frank Steger Is Highly Honored DeMolay Leader

Frank J. Steger, Master Councilor of the Roswell DeMolay Chapter, was notified by the Grand Council that he received the Representative DeMolay honor. This award recognizes leadership in DeMolay and school life. He is the third Roswell DeMolay to earn it in eight years, with B. F. Rose Jr. and Bruce Poorbaugh as the other two recipients.

Frank J. Steger Roswell

Parole Granted for Dexter Man in Drunken Driving Case

B Y Miller of Dexter, who served 123 days of a six month sentence for driving while intoxicated, was released on a five month parole by Governor Seltzman. His conviction in 1927 was affirmed by the state supreme court in 1928, after Judge McGhee revoked an earlier suspension for failure to pay a $200 fine.

B. Y Miller Dexter Chaves County Liberty Seltzman Miller Supreme Court McGhee Judzse MetGhee

Milwaukee controller shoots deputy then kills self

Louis M. Kotecki, Milwaukee city controller and long-time associate of deputy William Hi. Wendt, shot Wendt in his office at Milwaukee City Hall and then wounded himself in the head, an injury believed fatal. Kotecki, 52, veteran of the Spanish War, had served as controller for 21 years. Wendt, 50, had more than 22 years in the office and was viewed as a capable financier and the de facto controller.

Louis M. Kotecki Milwaukee Wis William Hi. Wendt Wendt Kot ®Cki

Leonard dies funeral plans awaited by relatives

Funeral services and burial will be held here with arrangements by Ballard and Son. Relatives are awaiting word on arrangements as the obituary continues from page one.

Bynum-Ballard

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Hervey Axtell Girls First Presbyterian Church Amy Axtell Knollin Kansas City Clark A. Bakers New Mexico Military Institute Troutman Girl Scouts Kidd Key College Miss Mullis Mary Mullis Latrice Benson Patricia Patrick Lois Alexander John Tucker Clarendon Carlsbad Ruidoso Cloudecroft Faybelle Catherine Cummins Detroit Canada New England States New York Washington M. E. Missionary Society W. C. Urton Urton George Spencer Harry White Charlotte Klyng A. C. Klyng Ames Iowa State College el Paso Colonel Atwood Atwood H. Allison Ingalls Eloise Moulton H. A. Ingalls Madge I Igalls Betty Jean Kinney Oklahoma City Miriam Thompson Stephens College Columbia Missouri Miss Thompson Maurice B. Cleek Allie Russell Fresno R. L. Russell Lester Roter East Third Street Barbara Jean Sam Stolaroff Cloudcroft Dean Waite Elizabeth Shepherd Fort Bliss C. M. T. C Doday George Morgan Slaughter Yellowstone Park B. Lynch Margaret Heinzman Lovington R. R. Land Tres Ritos Harry G. Moberly Thursday Bridge Club T. H. Matthews Liberty, Mo Sally Eilers Hoot Gibson June Gale Rye N. Y James A. Murray Harrison, N. Y Associated Press Central New Mexico League Albuquerque Dons Las Vegas Cardinals Dons Bernalillo Lumberjacks Lawrence Keller Jr Orville S. Catt Keller Alton Banking and Trust Company Catt Luer Brothers Packing Company Luers Conchita Montenezro Hollywood Schuters Funeral Directors Main Frank Steger B. Y. Miller Acme Pioto Leonard Daily Record
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