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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1933
Page
8
Industrial Recovery draws attention as merchants hesitate on next steps. L F Woodhead displays a large electric clock as a local curiosity. The piece urges grocery and dry goods groups to meet by August 1 to coordinate action, warning wages must rise with prices. An article in Libery August 5 titled The Story of Elmira is praised.
All children in the summer vacation program must report immediately to Major L. B. Plummer at 504 North Sea for activity updates. Major Plummer is acting in place of the Lund chair during her absence. Children may enroll for the next session by contacting Major Plummer.
Announcement notes removal of fur furniture upholstery and repair shop from Purdy's Furniture Store to 426 North Richardson. Phone 1512J. Adv. J2116e.
Roswell hosted George Reese Jr. district attorney today returning to his Lovington home. He was seen meeting local officials and discussing community safety initiatives.
For ten days starting July 21, Old Mission Special and Luxor Oil permanent wave offered at $2.50. The advertisement lists ld Mission Beauty Shoppe with phone 82 and address 219 North Main.
Attorney R. C. Dow of Lovington was expected in Roswell this afternoon to discuss ongoing legal matters. The visit signals possible court filings or consultations with local counsel.
George Hightower of Alto and Vergie Parks of Ruidoso were married yesterday afternoon here by L. L. Johnson, a local justice of the peace.
Small fat hens at two for 65c dressed and drank. Last chance at this extreme low price due to market. Big fat roosters at per pound. Heavy hens and fryers of all sizes. Poultry fattened and handled under strict sanitary conditions. Whatley Produce Company 515 East 2nd Street Phone 418 Adv 12712x Horton’s Transfer Phone
Albuquerque July 27 AP E C Robertson home loan manager for New Mexico returned from Washington to begin work at his new office He said it will take several days to organize the office and urged loan seekers to be patient for a few weeks until operations begin He noted possible state funding of about 1 million in cash and 1 million in home owners corporation bonds based on population
Fiirch Harrison of Carlsbad traveled to Roswell to handle business matters, meeting with local contacts and visiting offices. His itinerary included discussions on regional commerce and potential collaborations.
A suggestion argues that nations must settle their previous war debts before engaging in future conflicts. The idea links debt clearance to global peace, urging creditor nations to enforce payment to deter renewed warfare and stabilize international relations.
They walk together under a starry sky and reach the gate in silence. He lifts down the bars, but she offers no thanks or smiles, for she is a Jersey cow and he merely a farmer's boy.
William Henry, 81, of Redding California died Thursday from a rattlesnake strike. He tried to pull the rattler from its hole by the tail after the snake had long annoyed him by living in his backyard. He aimed for the head but grabbed the wrong end.
H M Dow left this morning for Santa Fe to attend a meeting of the Rules Committee of the State Bar Association. J M Hervey and Clarence Hinkle left yesterday on the oil severance tax case.
Local classifieds note a repair shop offering key and lock services along with scissors. The ad highlights location at 120 Fast Third and promotes quick, practical repairs for everyday items.
Dustin's ad highlights best in confections and fountain service featuring Leland Fellows, with contact via phone 111 for inquiries and orders.
A military board of inquiry met in Pana Illinois to investigate a bus fire that killed Maurice Harper 20 of Mount Vernon and left three others Marlo Case Wilburn Hulbert and Stanley Russell critically burned. The blaze aboard the state guardsmen vehicle occurred July 27 triggering a formal inquiry into the mysterious incident.
Late model Buick automobile offered for sale in excellent condition with new tires and puncture proof tubes. Includes all needed accessories. Contact R. B. Sanders or call phone 286, J27tfc.
Washington details the presidents re employment agreement. It requires employers of factory and mechanical workers to pay at least 40 cents an hour or cap hours at 35 per week, with a 30 cent minimum if the 1929 rate was lower. Weekly minimums range from 12 to 15 dollars based on city size, and other rules limit weekly hours to 40 with exceptions. Restrictions also limit child labor after August 31 for under 16, allow limited work for 14 and 15 year olds, and prohibit price increases beyond actual cost.
Lovington New Mexico July 27 AP district attorney George L Reese Jr says he will ask for a change of venue in the J H Simpson murder case of Oscar Adams. Assistant DA Lake J Frazier says trial would be in Roswell if venue is moved. Judge J B McGhee set bond at 15000 after Supreme Court reversal.
New York July 27 AP two strangers die after eating poppy seed rolls in an upper Broadway restaurant. Henry Jellinek 50 suffered swift poisoning and died after consuming part of a roll. Lillian Fields 43 who lived at West 104th Street died an hour later after taking the other half roll. Police theory suggests poisoning linked to the shared meal and the fate of the untouched half roll.
P. V. Thorson executive of the Eastern New Mexico Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, addressed the Rotary Club praising Scouting as a program for real boys led by real men. He explained the Ten Year Plan aiming for one in four 21 year olds to be four year trained, and noted growth from 762 to 883 Scouts and an upcoming expansion drive starting September 1.
Continued from page one, the report mentions Warden Ed Swope and Col J D Atwood of Roswell along with Congressman Dennis Chavez. Senator Cutting was unavailable for comment due to a vacation abroad in Europe.
Albuquerque N M July 27 More than 20 employers signed the National Recovery Act pacts in the president s campaign against unemployment. Postmaster B Spitz said most wished to sign earlier this week but were delayed until postal carriers delivered the agreements. Twenty seven carriers distributed the documents to merchants today.
Emily Loll, 53, died early today at the county hospital from elephantiasis. Ill for two years, her weight surged from 140 to 600 pounds. Firemen and six police officers helped remove apartment and patrol wagon doors during transfer from home to hospital.
Santa Fe July 27 AP District Judge M A Otero Jr overruled the state's demurrer in a challenge to the oil severance tax passed by the 11th legislature. Opponents argued it was a property tax and unconstitutional for lack of equity, while the state contended it is an excise tax. The decision allows an appeal to the New Mexico Supreme Court and a transcript will be filed.
Australian Captain Charles Ulm and three companions planned a North America flight when the wheel sank in Portmarnock sand. Five hurt, none seriously, as civic guards and spectators aided efforts, with repairs expected to take several days.
The defense contends Reed and Beck were with the sisters from morning to night on February 14, the killing date, with limited time away. Beck and his sister testified they slept at the Becki home the night of February 13 and 14, denying any revolver or flashlight use. They claimed casings were security for a $5 loan and denied involvement in the Marshall case, though tracks near the Marshall home were cited as evidence. The defense planned to rest by noon while the state prepared rebuttals, with jurors possibly deliberating tonight.
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