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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1934
Page
8
Mr and Mrs Milton Mabie and daughter Joy arrived in Roswell from Chicago for a month's vacation to visit Mrs Mabies mother Mrs J L Mabie.
The Lambeth home on North Main in the Berrendo district lost its garage to a late night fire as the family was away in town. Neighbors tried to extinguish the blaze but were unable to save the structure.
Pastor R A Hingst of Immanuel Lutheran Church will travel with Mrs Hingst and son Donald to Vernon Texas for the Synodical Conference from August 1 to August 7. They plan to return around August 10. The notice mentions local advertising for Moseley’s Sandwich Shop and Beer Garden on West Second Street with Blue Ribbon Brew.
Spot cotton in Galveston Texas on July 31 held steady at 10 points lower Middling grade quoted at 12.90 with sales totaling 175 bales reported by AP correspondence from Galveston.
The Brownfield sheriff received a call reporting that three boys escaped from the county jail there early this morning. Authorities searched area for suspects and security was stepped up at the facility.
J C Conrad formerly of Roswell arrived in Roswell by plane to pick up his daughter Wanda for a move to Dallas Texas with the Conrad family. They plan to fly to Dallas tomorrow.
A police court collected and remitted to the city a sum of 381 dollars and 75 cents in fines and costs during July.
Mr and Mrs Roy Norton and children and Mrs Horace Hawks sister of Roy and M L Norton and her daughter Rita Louise and Vanelle Norton visited Mr and Mrs M L Norton today at their ranch west of Roswell.
Frazier will travel to Lovington tomorrow to attend to legal matters. G. L. Reese Sr., currently in Carlsbad, plans to proceed to Lovington as well.
A daily feature offers a complimentary Yucca Theater ticket for the most courteous act observed each day. The column mirrors nostalgia with notes on English laughter, wartime bravery by women, and a light economic nudge as August nears with hopes of five weeks of good business for advertisers.
Great Britain clinched the Davis Cup as Fred Perry defeated Frank Shields in a marathon match 6-4 4-6 6-2 15-18 to give Britain three victories in the five match series. The U S may still play Sidney Wood Jr and Bunny Austin, but the outcome cannot alter the result.
Carlsbad New Mexico July 31 reports a free for all brawl at a baseball game between Carlsbad and Malaga at Malaga. Jimmy Martin of Carlsbad was stabbed in the abdomen in the seventh inning and hospitalized with a non serious wound. No arrests were made.
Santa Fe July 31 The State Corporation Commission ordered Farmington and Aztec electric firm to discontinue a 50 cent charge on residential meters and a 1 dollar charge on business meters calling the fees unreasonable and a burden while keeping regular rates unchanged. The ruling was signed by Chairman Don R Casados with associates J D Lamb and Joseph Baca concurring.
Zamwalt and Panenbere Electric Co invites customers to supply motor repair parts and electric trouble details. They guarantee work and request business at 212 West Second Street, phone 145 Jly 2816e.
Senator Cutting argues veterans deserve direct government support rather than court action and appeals for cash payment of adjusted service certificates. He critiques nonfactual propaganda and urges public education on veteran matters at a Roswell barbecue with Lake J. Frazier presiding.
Premier Keisuke Okada told foreign correspondents in Tokyo that Japan does not expect the United States and Britain to reduce their naval armaments to Japan’s level. He voiced confidence the 1935 naval conference would succeed and said Japan intends to retain equatorial Pacific islands held under a League mandate, despite secession next March.
E L Harp outlines a Roswell effort to form a civic band plus beginners junior and Boy Scout bands with free instruction and instruments shared across programs. The plan calls for a one year beginners band, no pay for teachers, and joint performances at the Camp-O-Ral and Eastern New Mexico Fair with involvement from Roswell and surrounding towns.
Four district residents attended a Kiwanis meeting in Chaves county to discuss building a new school. The county board of education will provide a teacher and transportation but not the building. Materials are estimated at 500 dollars and locals offered labor. Attendees included Fowler Redman Wheeler and Ramsey, with DeShurley Savage and Ray also present.
Federal Judge Colin Neblett announced a U S District Court session in Albuquerque will convene August 27 with a grand jury to begin that day Arraignments are set for September 1 and a petit jury trial starts September 17 The report also notes a new bridge over Spring River near the carnival grounds on Virginia Avenue indicating local infrastructure work.
A continuing report on defendants in a Nazi-related case notes officials refrain from calling them bandits or murderers, instead labeling them rebels. The discussion reflects wartime moral framing and legal characterizations shaping public understanding of the defendants' actions.
Too late to classify an auction item listing a one third full gallon fuel oil tank and assorted household furniture including ice boxes. Furnished items offered cheaply. See Fowler at Fowler Apartments 117 West 5th St or Mr. Fowler at Central Drug Store for details. For rent a furnished three room apartment at 912 N Rich. July 30 notice.
John Schrimshher wins the theatre tickets in yesterday's news tip contest and Mrs. VanDenburgh was Saturday's winner. The theatre attractions are Last Times Today Yucca with Will Rogers in Handy Andy. Princess Return of Terror with Lyle Talbot and Mary Astor. Wednesday Thursday Yucca Kay Francis and Warren William in Dr Monica. Princess Charess Ruggles in Friends of Mr Sweeney.
Yesterday the Roswell area saw a peak of 102 degrees, the hottest of the year to date, with forecasts predicting a potential rise or easing. A developing wind may temper or raise temperatures, while forecasts show generally warm to hot conditions across New Mexico and adjacent states with scattered thunderstorms possible.
Promoter L B Lynch says open air fight cards will begin next week at Thorne Park with Gorilla Pogi headlining. Pogi, a middleweight from El Paso, will clash with an as yet unnamed opponent. Spectators will sit in the grand stand with a portable fence behind the ring and refunds offered for unsatisfied fans.
Lawrence Westbrook announced the Surplus Relief Corporation is expanding processing capacity for drought-stricken areas. Using private canneries, leased facilities once used for vegetables, and 160 new small plants, Texas leads in beef processing for the needy at about 2,500 head daily with more to come. The first experimental plant will be near Woodville, Texas.
Army concentrations at the Austrian frontier near the Yugoslav border rise amid fears of Italian intervention. Nazi refugees flee to Yugoslavia as Vienna cracks down on Nazi leadership. government vows harsh measures including concentration camps. Berlin warns Austrian cabinet may fall amid Heimwehr Christian Socialist tensions.
Judge James B. McGhee is expected to return home tomorrow from Lovington where he has been for medical treatment. The community awaits his arrival and recovery.
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