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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1940
Page
8
Fresh vegetables gathered daily from our garden including English peas new beets turnips parsley radishes leaf and head lettuce mustard greens onions rhubarb and asparagus. Piano students accepted with years of teaching experience at 50 cents per lesson by Mrs. W S Murrell at 112 E Albuquerque phone 1557.
New management Mr and Mrs Co F Trapp take over the milk depot at 1303 East Second Street. Cows and dairy inspected by the sanitary officer. Prices listed include sweet milk 25 cents per gallon buttermilk 20 cents and butter 5 cents.
All persons indebted to Dr Swearingin are requested to make payments at Dr Morrison's office located at 308 West Second Street. This notice appears in the public notice column and lists Mrs D D Swear ingin as connected to the debt.
Roswell Auto Co releases the latest front axle correction tools for automotive repair. The new tools promise precision alignment and faster service, aiming to assist shops and technicians in achieving accurate front end work.
Institute visitors are invited to enjoy Mexican cuisine tonight at Arias Mexican Cafe located at 320 S Main. For party reservations call 5941.
Wildy G. Stiles of the Fourth Air Base Squadron at March Field California is in Roswell on a 30 day furlough visiting his brother C C Stiles. He enlisted September 21 1939 at Roswell Army Recruiting Station and says he likes the Army Air Corps. He cites rapid promotions aviation mechanics training fine food high standard of men recreation and sports as key positives. The piece also promotes Everready insect repellent flashlights and Roswell Auto Co products with a local cafe advertisement.
Anderson’s Gardens promotes tomato, cabbage, hot and sweet peppers, sweet potato, and eggplant plants ready for spring planting. Gardeners are invited to visit for selection and expert advice on setting out new crops.
Walter Fulbright manager of Safeway in Roswell New Mexico earns a place on the 1940 Roll of Honor of Community Builders repeating his 1939 recognition. He is praised for leading the first day parade at the Eastern New Mexico State Fair and chairing dinner and parade-related committees. He held Rotary Club roles, supported Boy Scouts and Salvation Army drives, and was active in Masonic circles and local organizations.
The Roswell Army Recruiting Station reports the enlistment of Aubrey E Casey of Dexter in the Medical Department at William Beaumont General Hospital El Paso Texas Robert L Johnson of Lakewood enlisted in the Medical Department at Beaumont Hospital Wainwright L Pickit of Roswell enlisted in the Ordnance Department at Fort Bliss Ray V Pillers of Hagerman joined the First Medical Squadron at Fort Bliss The station notes more enrollments for Fort Bliss El Paso and Camp Ord California and outlines eligibility and training opportunities for unmarried 18 to 35 year old men of good character and education.
Allied tank actions near Abbeville failed to halt Nazi advances as Germany reports air superiority with 49 Allied planes down and nine German planes missing. In Norway the Narvik group held positions amid strong attacks, while German sources boast large booty from retreating Allied forces and heavy gains around Dunkirk. Analysts expect a two‑front strike with Mussolini's Italy joining from the south.
Guaranteed tires are guaranteed against all road hazards. Any National dealer anywhere will adjust. Roswell Auto Co. 6-1t3c.
John A. Barnett receives a permit to construct a five-room tile and stucco house at 1209 West 6th. The project proceeds under city planning approvals and standard building codes.
TRUCKERS ATTENTION We can eliminate your steering trouble and excess tire wear on our wheel aligning machine. Roswell Auto Co. 6-113c Record Want Ads Get Results.
Weather outlook shows fair conditions for New Mexico with scattered thunderstorms over high mountains and west Rio Grande area this afternoon and Sunday. Colorado remains partly cloudy and cooler in the northeast. Arizona expects scattered mild storms near southeast mountains and Mogollon Rim with fair periods otherwise. West Texas stays fair with afternoon cloudiness and little temperature change.
The Mexican baseball team of Roswell will play the Sylvine team of Carlsbad on the Carlsbad field Sunday afternoon at 2 oclock.
The Continental Service Station at Fifth and Main Streets is now under the management of Johnnie Manning, replacing former manager Herman Shuman.
War news reports German air raid in Lyons France causing deaths injuries and fires. In Galway nearly 1,100 Americans rush home aboard the President Roosevelt amid ticket issues and uncertain embarkation while plans to carry passengers between decks are cancelled. Americans in Italy prepare to sail from Genoa aboard the Manhattan and President Harrison, with officials aiming to move about 2,000 aboard the two liners.
British soldiers returning from Flanders report that Germany deliberately destroyed the towering stone shaft Canada erected atop Vimy Ridge as a World War I memorial. The act follows prior Allied bombardments and underscores ongoing trench warfare and wartime reprisals.
NBC heard an announcement stating at least one Belgian army corps remains in battle with the Allies. Quoted sources in Paris claim the force is led by the former Liege district commander who refused Leopold III's surrender order.
Reports from Athens and nearby capitals say British French Turkish and Yugoslav observers believe a secret understanding links Greece's dictator Premier General John Metaxas with Italy to keep Greece out of the fighting should Italy enter the war. The notion was voiced today as tensions mount and diplomacy shifts across the region.
Foreign minister Grigore Gafencu resigns in Bucharest citing ill health and is immediately replaced by Ion Gigurtu, the minister of communications and a close ally of the German government.
London reports Tyler Kent, a clerk fired by the U S embassy, is detained by order of the home secretary for actions linked to U S Ambassador Joseph P Kennedy with British authorities. In separate scene, a disheveled World War I veteran exits a railcar in blackout conditions, declaring he has learned to swim.
Miss Elizabeth Garrett receives Mr. and Mrs. Elliott S Humphrey as house guests during the N M M I finals. The Humphreys have a son studying at the Institute. Mr. Humphrey heads the training and research department of Seeing Eye at Morristown New Jersey.
Maj. John E. Selby and family will depart Roswell soon after the NM M I commencement to visit Selby’s mother in Maryland. He has served as P M S T at the Institute for five years and will report June 20 to the Command and General Staff School at Fort Leavenworth. Lt. Col. O S Holman will become P M S T at the Institute next fall. Mr and Mrs G L Reese relocate to 712 West Alameda with Dr and Mrs George M Morrison moving into their old home at 305 S Michigan.
Cadets prepare for a flying rings event and a 22 foot rope climb where Botchford set a 6 second record in 1938. Sunday features a baccalaureate service in Lea Hall with Rev E H Gibson, a polo match, a band concert, an alumni lawn party, and a Final Ball. Awards at regimental inspection include Hall-Poorbaugh, Ginsberg, Fletcher, N M M I Buglers, American Legion, and Thelin Medals across multiple troops.
Marriage licenses issued for William Harrell and Mary Brantley of Roswell. Elvy Barker and Beuna Alta Harrison of Carlsbad. Herman Oscar Conboy and Agatha Lorraine Pike of Carlsbad.
Congress will consider the army and navy funding for America's first full World War I fiscal year. While Roosevelt spoke of "more than a billion dollars," authoritative sources say the special message envisions expenditures of 1 375 000 000. When added to pending measures, the total rises further.
A U S Navy test Douglas DC 5 crashed near Los Angeles Airport during flight tests killing four employees of the aircraft firm. Victims include Bud Bogen test pilot William Benson flight engineer James Jewett inspector and W M Mulvaney crew chief. The twin engined high winged craft capable of 16 passengers went out of control, struck its right wing and exploded, witnesses said. all four died instantly.
Washington June 1 7 Representative Dies from Texas urged President Roosevelt to form a council of home defense to coordinate the nation’s anti fifth column campaign under constructive sane leadership and guide civil defense efforts.
Classified brief lists a phone contact for a buyer seeking 25 geese or goslings. Additional items note a furnished apartment for rent at 600 N. Rich with free lights and a quick sale of a Sears Roebuck 8 ft. refrigerator in good condition.
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