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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1954
Page
10
Northfield Minn. Alfred Roe of Montevideo entered St Olaf College this year becoming the 45th family member to attend the institution. The Roe family has seen at least one member enrolled every year since 1906 when Imbert Rose first registered at St Olaf.
Greenwich officials dispute a 60 cent toll bill from the State Highway Department for six trips by Greenwich police cars and a fire truck through Merritt Parkway toll gates. The state says only state-owned vehicles are exempt. First Selectman C Carlton Gisborne defends the town stance, calling it the principle involved.
In Grand Rapids, radio announcer Tom Van Tol assured listeners there was no tornado threat on WGRD as a lightning strike disabled the station transmitter. A power outage followed, leaving switchboard operators scrambling to explain the outage to worried listeners.
A worshipper entering Faith Morningside Lutheran Church at 12th Ave and 5th St triggers an electric eye that starts a recorded service including a musical selection and a brief pastor’s address.
An engineering student and his girlfriend dined at a restaurant and faced a short bill. He apologized and asked the manager to trust him until tomorrow, offering his Geiger counter as security for the payment.
The Chicago Auto Show will run January 8 to 16 next year, shifting from March and signaling December January introductions for most 1955 models. The event showcases cars trucks and related products, marking the nation’s largest annual exhibition.
Hammond Indiana Police Captain Namon Dimitroff finds a long lost pocket New Testament mailed to his home with a note from a Greek soldier. The book was found on a Volos street and matches the captain’s noted address inside. May and June notices round out the page.
The June 2 concert at 7:30 pm in the Junior High School Auditorium showcases Patrick Aita Walker Air Force Base tenor Connie Hendricks soprano and Joseph Daniels and Don Fredette with a varied program including Lehar Verdi Bizet Strauss and Puccini arias. Bidding for tickets may be obtained from the Superintendent, with the Board of Education retaining the right to reject bids.
Notice announces the dissolution of K L Glover and Mack S Thomas ownership of Lee Mack Bachelor Laundry at 503 East Second Roswell NM and that Thomas will operate as sole proprietor from March 31 1954 liabilities after that date fall to Thomas. also proceedings for the estate of Seymore C Collins deceased with probate hearing set July 19 1954 in Roswell NM and instructions to object to the will. further amendment of CHAVES COUNTY BUILDING & LOAN ASSOCIATION certificate increasing capital. bid notice for Roswell City Schools equipment (pianos and lawn mowers) due June 4 1954.
Sealed proposals are invited for heating, boiler, gas burner work and renovations at Roswell High School Junior High and Highland Grade School plus demolition of Old Missouri Avenue School. Bids due June 11 1954 at 1 30 PM local time. Plans available from Vorhees Standhardt Swatek. Board of Education Roswell NM reserves right to reject bids. Gene Reischman president.
Help wanted advertisement seeking experienced waitress or salesladies for Piece Goods and Foundations Dept at Hinkel's Office on 2nd floor. Experience preferred but not required. Apply in person at DeLuxe Cafe or Hinkel's Office PR 2343-1.
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