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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1939
Page
8
A heavy hailstorm hit the Estancia valley thirty miles southeast of Estancia New Mexico dumping three inch deep hail across about 160 square miles. Crops were cut off at ground level and windows shattered while stock escaped uninjured. Damage total not yet estimated.
An audit for Mora county covering 1937 to 1938 lists direct charges of 1400.03 against former treasurer Max R. Valdez for unauthorized warrants lacking commission signatures and indirect charges of 5257.13 against county clerk Alfonso Duran for improperly executed vouchers. The report notes Duran is gathering affidavits to substantiate payments, which could drop the indirect charges if proven legal. Minor personal-telephone charges are listed against former sheriff Isaac Castillo and Duran. Separately, Texas wool prices climbed to 28 cents a pound for 12 month crossbred wool with a large draft sale by Parker Lea and Draper & Co.
Officials reported a slight frost in the highlands of Ware, Massachusetts, yesterday calling it unprecedented and unusual for the season. Local residents noted cooler conditions as the town observed a rare frost event.
Transient accosting mayor William L. Monahan complained his shoes pinched. The mayor invited him into city hall, tried on a pair of new brogans, and declared if they fit they were his. The man walked away grateful, noting his feet had been sore for days.
John Holley of Rush Kentucky was thrown through a car windshield in an accident sustaining head cuts severe enough to require 75 stitches from Dr H H Holbrook. The two hour surgery left him able to finish his journey home.
Muskogee Oklahoma Frank Baird Wilburton bank cashier was slated for grand jury duty. An embarrassed federal court official whispered to the judge and Baird was excused. The jury later indicted him for embezzlement.
A middle aged couple at the Ogden Utah birth certificate office demanded to view their marriage license. County clerk Lawrence Malan retrieved the document. The man explained he wished to confirm his age to apply for a pension.
Will Robinson has accepted an invitation to again act as a judge in the Santa Fe flower show this year. The show will be held Aug. 24 under the sponsorship of the Santa Fe Lions Club. Joe Jackson and Harry White were also asked to be judges but were unable to accept.
An AFL union held a two month picket of a Philadelphia butcher shop demanding a closed shop. The proprietor Samuel Flashner obtained an anti-picketing injunction. The shop employs one person. Al Monteith, Grants bar owner, cited to show cause why his license should not be suspended or revoked for selling liquor on Sunday. Hearing set August 1 at Grants city hall.
In New York on July 19 Associated Press reports U S ambassador Joseph Kennedy finds London a difficult posting as a diplomat must act swiftly and independently while reading locals, gauging truth, and reporting to Washington, with rare forecasts illustrating the job’s risks and thrills.
Danzig police announced the arrest of 20 Marxian socialists linked to suspected explosives storage and planned bridge attacks. The roundup, first major action of the Nazi era political police, targeted suspects across Danzig and near the Polish border, with three members still at large.
In Magdalena today a petition plan was reported to move Catron county seat from Reserve to Datil, 35 miles west. Proponents cite poor roads to Reserve, better access via U S highway 60 at Datil, and lack of railroad or communications serving Reserve, which lies 70 miles south of the highway.
President Roosevelt asked Congress to provide 250000 to finance federal participation in the southwest observance of the 400th anniversary of Coronado's explorations. The request followed his signing of related legislation authorizing federal involvement in the celebration.
Hollywood police report Dawn Blood Noel, 19, wife of bandleader Herbert Noel, shot herself after a dispute over a four hour absence from a nudist camp in Tuna Canyon. Noel said Dawn grew despondent following her mother Adele Blood's suicide in 1936.
Lincoln county singing convention will be held Sunday at Ruidoso with dinner on the grounds. Gaines at 113 East Second will provide transportation for those desiring to go.
Classified row notes five items with limited details. A fine registered Duroc Jersey pig listing offers both sexes and fall service, contact H. F. Carpenter at phone 758.
Michigan Governor Loren D. Dickinson 80 prepared for a radio temperance speech to strike another blow against liquor. He faced a recall threat from Detroit Republican John B. Corliss Jr amid criticism of his views on prohibition and morals.
Mrs Angela Kaufman widow of a razors magnate offered her Newport mansion The Castle to Father Divine the cult leader and his followers after Newport officials refused a liquor license for the residence She planned to convert the property into an elaborate dinner and cocktail pace.
Partly cloudy conditions prevail tonight and Thursday across New Mexico Arizona and Colorado with little temperature change. West Texas sees partly cloudy skies tonight and Thursday with a chance of scattered thundershowers in the southwest portion.
The Record reports an oil test between Roswell and Tatum by Western Minerals Inc. Top of lime at 2870 feet, oil and gas show at 2885 feet, lime from 2885 to 3005 feet. C. C. Gibson in charge. well on Dow permit. A second well planned 3 miles west and 1.5 miles north by R. M. Baker. Rig up and tools moved in.
In Chicago and Roswell today a partial moratorium on pedestrian deaths in traffic is noted, with Sundays showing 27 percent of fatalities. In Roswell the Mammoth Marine Hippodrome sails to Clovis tonight, featuring Foswell, Serpentia, 40 marine species, trained fleas and other exhibits near the Santa Fe Depot, open until 11 p.m.
A key holder was found and turned in at the police station. No identifying details are provided and the finder is unknown. Authorities request the owner to claim the item with proof of ownership.
Canning beets and time saving salad package noted with home grown bell peppers priced at 20c per pound and golden bantam sweet corn from Anderson's Gardens. J iTtic yee.
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