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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1940

Page

8

Morning Service At The Christian Church In Roswell

The Rev G T Reaves and family travel from Henderson Texas to spend the weekend in Roswell as guests of the First Christian Church where he will preach at the 10 50 a m service The late evangelist C R L Vawter praises Reaves as outstanding in Mexia Texas The Reaves daughter Jane a debutante accompanies them The family has toured Roswell before and they invite all to attend.

THE Christian Church G. T. Reaves Henderson Texas Roswell First Christian Church C. R. L. Vawter Disciples of Christ Mr. Reaves Bro. Reaves Mexia Jane Reaves

National Silence Safety Tires guarantee against road hazards

Roswell Auto Company presents National Silence Safety Tires with a guarantee against all road hazards. The offer highlights durability and protection for drivers seeking reliable performance across conditions.

National Silence Roswell Auto Company

Insect Control Meetings Held in Chaves County

A series of three meetings for cotton producers was held this week ending yesterday afternoon in Chaves County. Entomologist Manning Price and county agent Tom Reid spoke at the sessions on insect control amid infestations. Sponsored by the extension service, the meetings drew 221 attendees.

Chaves Manning Price Tom Reid Extension Service

Notice of personal liability disclaimer from Norman Booker

Norman Booker states he shall not be responsible for any bills contracted by anyone other than himself. Dated 7 1913.

Chicken Is Not Enough Always asks for Chicken in the Rough

MONKS BRIGHT SPOT 7-16t6c Phone your classified to 11 or 55.

Clinton Anderson Busy Here Today

Clinton P. Anderson managing director of the United States Coronado Commission arrived last night to oversee the Coronado Centennial program led by the Coronado Entrada. He and his party including his wife two children and Mrs Ruth Roberts of New York City plan to depart Saturday for home. his assistant G C Dickens was injured in a Portales auto accident.

Clinton P. Anderson United States Coronado Commission Coronado Entrada Anderson Albuquerque G. C. Dickens Federal Commission Portales Ruth Roberts New York City Rotary International Roswell Coronado United States Commission

Bill Colvert to Leave Tomorrow for Albuquerque Meet

Bill Colvert, former Carlsbad and Hobbs newspaper man and publicity director for the United States Coronado Exposition Commission, will depart tomorrow at 7:51 AM over Continental Air Lines for Albuquerque. He will then travel to Phoenix for a meeting with Arizona newspaper and radio figures tied to the Coronado Cuarto Centennial Commission with Entrada events in Clifton and Prescott later this year. Colvert notes the Coronado tour spans six states and aims for six months in 1940, with about 7,000 miles planned for the Entrada schedule and roughly twice that before Las Cruces in October. He attended Rotary Club events here and greeted local friends.

Bill Colvert Carlsbad and Hobbs Albuquerque Continental Air Lines Duke City Phoenix Arizona Arizona Coronado Cuarto Centennial Commission Clifton Prescott Colvert Coronado Southwest Middle West Entrada Las Cruces Rotary Club

Roswell Building Permit For 5 Room House

Roswell Building and Loan Association records a building permit for a five room frame house at 501 West College. Project value listed as $2800 with construction details limited to a single residential dwelling.

Roswell Building and Loan Association West College

Optometrist Dr Boggs Offers Glasses Fitted Locally

Dr. T. E. Boggs at 309 N Main St offers eye examinations and glasses ground in their own laboratory by expert technicians. Broken lenses immediately duplicated. Phone 21 for appointment.

T. E. Boggs N. Main St. Eves

Dickens Resting After Skull Fracture In Crash Near Portal

G C Dickens executive officer of the U S Coronado Commission is listed in Portales hospital in good condition after a car accident near Portal E yesterday. He underwent surgery and may leave in 3 to 4 weeks. His wife joined him as his car skidded on wet pavement and overturned en route to Roswell for the Emtrada opening.

G. C. Dickens U. S. Coronado Commission Portales Portalese Bill Calvert Duarto Centennial Dickens Roswell Emtrada

Coronado Hurd Brave Ride After Flooded River

Peter Hurd, noted artist, trekked through floodwaters to reach Roswell for his Coronado Entrada role. Two of his horses were trapped in the Ruido River near San Patricio ranch but were rescued by a group of men. A damaged bridge under construction worsened the journey as a wagon was used to pull Hurd across the stream.

Peter Hurd Roswell Coronado Ruido San Patricio Hurd

Unusual Flowers Entered in City Beautiful Contest

Two entries in the unusual flowers division were accepted today. Mrs. A. D. Crile sent a resurrection lily and Mrs. E. M. Fisher submitted a hybuscus bouquet. Both displays are on view at the Chamber of Commerce.

E. M. Fisher Washington Myra Spencer Kentucky Zinnias A. D. Crile Chamber of Commerce

Coronado Entrada Delights Roswell Audience At Bremond Stadium

Roswell praised the Coronado Entrada after its two hour performance backed by the U S Coronado Commission. Manuel Moseley led local efforts to bring the show, described as a significant government-backed production, to the Pecos Valley with a bright moon lighting the night. The show runs again at 8 30 p m tonight at Bremond stadium, offering one last chance to see the production.

Roswell Pecos Valley Mother Nature Coronado Thomases Entrada Committee Manuel Moseley U. S. Coronado Commission United States de Bremond Stadium

Lost: reddish brown terrier answers to Honda

A reddish brown terrier has gone missing. It answers to the name Honda and can be called at 4R1646. Last seen near 212 W. Bland. Contact the number provided for recovery.

Honda W. Bland

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President Roosevelt ED Williams Norman Booker Clinton Anderson B. V. Elizey Marathon Petroleum Products Ohio Oil Co Terlinc Huff’s Huff's Jewelry Store Peter Flood Anderson’s Gardens Adv East Bland THIF Roswell, New Mexico H. D. O. Hammond Lyman A. Sanders J. H. Hinkle R. H. McCune Harold Hurd Secy Treas Joe H. Snipes Asst J. F. Hinkle Edward C. Gessert J. Q. Cummins New Mexico Schilling Money Saver Tia Casa
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