Frontier life in the Pecos valley and Roswell’s early settlers
The piece recalls old frontier days in New Mexico and Texas, noting settlers faced droughts and raids by Indians. It cites Apache and Geronimo era conflicts, Fort Stanton troops, and a Roswell fort site. It highlights pioneers who crossed the plains, endured isolation, and relied on self defense before government aid arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos Valley
New Mexico
Arizona
Texas
Southwest
Alaska
Wilds
New York
Chicago
Europe
Asia
America
West
Roswell
Plains of Texas
Pecos
Loving
Burton C. Mossman
Arizona Rangers
Mexico
Geronimo and
Victoria
Grant County
Pecos River
Fort Stanton
Court House Square
New Mexico crops and cars headline Blue District musings
The piece notes climate and crop expert Kincer doubts in New Mexico with dry years persisting in southern areas. It traces grass failure, localized showers, and scattered greenups in Lea, Curry, Quay, Eddy, Chaves, and Guadalupe counties. Also reports CCC camps near Lake Arthur, Carlsbad bottling, and Carlsbad Caverns access plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Blue District
Joseph B. Kincer
The
Weather Bureau
Kincer
Lea County
Curry
Quay
Eddy
Chaves
Lincoln
Guadaloupe
Otero
Corona
Rock Island
DeBaca
CCC
Lake Arthur
Tularosa Canyon
Tucumcari
P. V. Thorson
Stanley Blocker
Carlsbad
Oklahoma
Carlsbad Bottling Works
Col
Thos. Boles
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Walnut Canon
White’s Camp
Jim McGhee
District Court
Lovington
E. H. Jarvis
Hobbs
Pecos
Lake Avalon
L. R. Clonarty
Democratic Party
Eddy County
Wales Culpepper
H. R. Rodgers
Santa Fe
Mr. Clonarty
Carlbad
Federal
Halagueno Park
Ray Soliday
The Cold Finger Curse at Violet Elderbank's Party
Wealthy Violet Elderbank is murdered during a party as drums beat for a Zulu dance. Guests include Jun e Kirkman, St. Gregory Valcour, Glenn Thurber, Roger Duane, Marjorie Clarken, and others amid a staged blackout. Evidence surfaces including a phone call hoax, fingerprints, and a secret roof access as investigators probe motives and suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violet Elderbank
June
Jimmy Kirkman
St. Gregory Valcour
Glenn Thurber
Douglas W. Courtney
Marjorie Clarken
Thurber
Roger Duane
Roger
Violet
Elsie
Price Merriam
Valcour
Marjorie
Darden
Mexican girl kidnapped in Mexico City case shocks Durango governor
July 22 AP reports Senorita Matilde Torres Sanchez remains missing in Mexico City. Her brother, Durango governor Enrique Torres Sanchez, says a note from the girl claims she will not be released until Durango alters anti church laws. The note allegedly forced political concessions, underscoring family and religious tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Matilde Torres Sanchez
Enrique Torres Sanchez
Durango
Sanchez
Hagerman News Weddings and Community Events
Mrs Janice Hubbard and Elbert Floto wed in Carlsbad by Rev Jordan in a quiet ceremony. Honeymoon planned and home in Hagerman. Local activities include Girl Scout meeting reports, Auxiliary officer elections, and visits by families to Carlsbad Lake Arthur and Ruidoso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Hubbard
Elbert Floto
Carlsbad
Jordan
Methodist Church
John Langeneggar
Jim Michelet
J. L. Mann
Dub Andrus
Jim Williamson
Birdie Bible
Robert Cumpsten
Lloyd Harshey
John Clark
Alice Williamson
Mildred Perry
Z. Pate
Lake Arthur
W. L. Heitman
Cowan
Frank McCarthy
Elizabeth Dolohan
Betty Mason
Sara Beth West
Dub Hardin Stenson
Hagerman
Wanda Preston
Lavonne Bailey
Dexter
Messrs
Dow Chestnut
Lovington
McGarr Gramer
Rowe
Lake van
D. A. Marrs
I. E. Boyce
Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid
Von Cramm defeats Allison to tie Davis Cup final
In Wimbledon, Baron Gottfried Von Cramm beat Wilmer Allison in three sets to level the interzone final at 1-1 for Germany and the United States. Earlier Don Budge from Oakland won in four sets over Heiner Henkel to give the U S a first match lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wimbledon
Eng
Baron Gottfried von Cramm
Wilmer Allison
Germany
United States
Don Budge
Oakland
Calif
Uncle Sam
Heiner Henkel
von Cramm
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Record Publishing Company
Business Office
Society
Com. Mason
Edw
L. Scarritt
Don Wilkins
Caenel .Eeeeree A
Eee Tone Aces
Eeeesnseer
J. C. Lea
North Spring River
Captain Lea
Main Street
Court House
Lea Homestead
Penasco River
Will Robins
Frank Patton
Lone Prairie
Havers
Cold Finger Curse
Edwin Dial Torgerson
Cupples
Greenwich Village
Glenn Thurb
Thirty-Second Street
Samuels
Elsie Seever
Elderbank House
East St Street
Mabry
Duane
Merriam
Johnny Hawkins
England
Edwin D. Torgerson
King Features Syndicate
Hagerman News
Gene Hoyt
Denver
Colorado
L. W. Garner
Jack Sweatt
Perry Andrus
Huckabee
U. S
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