Box Bound Over To District Court
R F Box a 19 year old Texico New Mexico youth who allegedly tried to shoot himself on a Roswell bound bus was bound over to district court under a $1000 bond after a preliminary hearing before Pat O Neill J P on a charge of handling a deadly weapon in a threatening manner The girl on the bus testified he had called on her in Clovis and she knew him 2 1/2 years She said he drew a gun pulled the trigger several times after questioning her about another boy The bus driver and a passenger also testified they saw Box handle the gun Four shells were found in the pistol by county officers
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R. F. Box
Texico
N. M
Roswell
Pat O’neill
J. P
Box
Clovis
Gibson Concert Model Guitar and Case For Sale
Practical like new Gibson Concert Model guitar with case offered by Carl Johnson. Original price 185 dollars. seller invites reasonable offers and notes the item is in top condition.
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Carl Johnson
John Minton to Attend Savings and Loan School
John Minton, treasurer and assistant secretary of the Equitable Building and Loan Association, left by automobile today for Fayetteville Arkansas to attend the Southwestern Graduate School for Savings and Loan executives July 24 28. The school is under the Southwestern Building and Loan Conference and the Federal Home Loan Banks of Little Rock and Wichita with cooperation from the University of Arkansas. CAFETERIA AND DELICATESSEN Now open 418 N Main across Street from Court House. 7-19126c
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John Minton
Equitable Huilding and Loan Association
Automobile
Fayetteville
Ark
Southwestern Graduate School For Savings and Loan Executives
Southwestern Building and Loan Conference
Federal Home Loan Banks of
Little Rock and
Wichite
University of Arkansas
Small Fire at Help Yourself Laundry Causes Minor Damage
Fire department responded at 3:45 pm to Help Yourself Laundry at 609 East Second. A gas heated boiler sparked a fire that burned a small ceiling hole with minimal damage. No injuries reported.
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East Second
Missing Boy Reappears in Dadourian Family Fear
Dadourian fears his missing son may have been slain by abductors linked to earlier Turkish Armenian massacres. The family notes four sons and a daughter were slain in past massacres, while Hovannes and another child were born after arriving in the United States. The missing boy wore blue slacks and a white shirt with maroon collar. he is brown haired, 5 feet 9 inches, 145 pounds.
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Dadourian
Hovannes
Dadourians
United States
Mayor Favors Golf Course Project with City Support
The city would sponsor the project with Lea Rowland stating 100 workers could be employed. The golf course, opened August 9, 1938, has netted $4,422.30 to date while maintenance costs are about $3,000 per week.
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Lea Rowland
Rowland
Challedon Wins Arlington Classic Upset over Johns town
In Chicago today Challedon defeated Johnstown by a head to win the $50,000 Arlington classic, Sun Lover was second and Johnstown finished six lengths back in third before about 40,000 spectators. Johnstown was the favorite at 1 to 5.
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Chicago
Challedon
Johnstown
Sun Lover
Henry Picard
Hershey
Medinah No
Jimmy Hines
Lakeville
N. Y
Picard
Mixed Roswell ads with rugs ranges and cottages
For sale and bargains in Roswell listings include 9x12 Axminster rugs at discounted prices from Montgomery Ward, gas and kerosene ranges, linoleum remnants, and a five room stone cottage for sale. Also notices seeking a partner for a fire agency and a general ads for watches guns and office supplies.
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Montgomery Ward
Two Undefeated Teams In City
Dick Ellis reports on last night's game between Easy Way Laundry and Southwestern Public Service that ends a round of league play. American League standings list McNally-Hall Lions-Bar Assn ace Sunset Creamery CCC Camp Home Market Central Hardware. leading batters include Kearns and Hallowell from McNally-Hall with 1.000 and .852. Wood leads with 24 strikeouts. National League leaders include La Mexicana Bar and Wides La Mexicana Bar batting high. Easy Way Laundry on a 3-0 start. A separate note describes Walter Harrison receiving a 1800 Ulster County Gazette with an obituary for George Washington and a poetry ad excerpt.
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Dick Ellis
Easy Way Laundry
Southwestern Public Service Co
McNally-Hall
Lions-Bar Assn
Sunset Creamery i
Central Hardware O
The
Lion’s-Barassa
MccNally-Hall
Kearns
Hallowell
Marshall
Cooper
Lions-Bar
A. Cowan
Wood
CCC
Short of the Motor Co
la Mexicana
W. Pub. Ser. Co
Moseley’s Cafe Oe
Mabie-Lowrey Hdw
Bex No
Bottomless Lakes Road Repaired at State Park
The Bottomless Lakes State Park road washed in places by heavy rain last Tuesday night has been repaired and is now in good shape, said Charlie Sawev, superintendent of the park, today.
Lost Tie with Pin Near Post Office Reward
Lost tie with a stick pin, near the Post Office. Five dollar reward offered to the finder. Return to Record Office.
Report on Europe's Problems From Page One
Reports of preliminaries to negotiating Europe's problems follow a week of optimism. Poland stands firm against Nazi pressure while facing a possible Soviet German alliance. Hull says no information of a five power peace pact. Philadelphia Inquirer cites a tentative agreement among Britain France Germany Italy and Poland to settle major issues and avert war.
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Europe
Poland
Soviet
Russia
Germany
Washington
Hull
State Department
Philadelphia Inquirier
Great Britain
France
Italy
Hitler
Mussolini
Chamberlain
Daladien
Joseph Beck
Export Trade With Old Mexico Surges in 1939 Five Months
San Antonio district reports export trade with Mexico from January through May 1939 up by over 1.5 million dollars versus 1938. May alone totals 6,801,287 versus 4,258,438 last year, with five month exports reaching 27,979,222. Import trade across the border also rose to 6,481,314 for January–May, up from 5,111,146 in 1938.
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San Antonio
Tex
Harry P. Horney
Mexico
Roswell Gossip Ties Bill Vandewart to Nearby Cleaners
Vague grapevine note says Bill Vandewart eats at Mrs. Grady's because Jack Lair's Cleaning establishment sits beside it. Soup stains on his cravat could be fixed by stepping next door. Floyd Childress was to write an engaging news story, with an upbeat message promised.
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Bill Vandewart
Mrs. Grady
Jack Lair
Floyd Childress
Tack Foster Reflects On Baseball Hopefuls Opportunity
Tack Foster stays cheerful recalling how young baseball hopefuls once viewed the path to advancement as a major opportunity. He reflects on past chances and the optimistic mindset of aspiring players seeking growth and progress.
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Tack Foster
Benito Bassett in a Daze Over Returned Donation
Benito Bassett receives a returned check for five dollars donated to a project that was abandoned triggering astonishment and bemusement as the story notes the unlikely refund and the odd outcome.
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Benito Bassett
Roswell Visitor Returns From Texas Oil Fields
Jack Samples of Shell Oil Company visits Roswell after leaving in 1917 at an age of 365 percent. Jiminez the Mexicana Bar pitcher has won all games for his team.
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Jack Samples
Shell Oil Company
Texas Oil Fields
Roswell
Time of his father’s death and changes in Roswell
The note records the time of his father’s death and notes many changes in Roswell. It recalls samples once carried newspapers on the old Roswell News.
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Roswell
City Weeds Spur Public Support for Cleanup Efforts
Residents express support for weed control on city property citing numerous growths in parks, along streets and alleys, urging action to improve local areas.
Roswell Struggles With Mud After Heavy Rains
After heavy rains Roswell faces mud on paved streets, though the city remains one of the best kept and nearest in the Southwest.
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Roswell
Lou Hammond Eyes KiLi Boxing Opponent Clash
Lou Hammond seeks an opponent for the KiLi boxing tournament here and a match with Daddy Pope is proposed as a likely pairing.
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Lou Hammond
Daddy Pope
Heavy rains in the Capitan area may affect local water flow
Weather notes indicate heavy rainfall in Capitan could push higher water levels downstream. Authorities urge caution for residents and travelers as runoff increases and streams rise toward nearby communities.
Lions Bar Boys Club to Play Under Lights
The Lions Bar Boys Club fastpitch softball team has accepted an invitation to play in Artesia under floodlights next Thursday night, extending their travel for an evening game.
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Lions-Bar
Artesia
Harry Thorne Injured After Ladder Fall at Home
Harry Thorne suffered a head injury from a ladder fall at his home yesterday. Doctors said the injury is not serious and he will be confined to his home for a few days.
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Harry Thorne
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