Postal Service and New Mexico Culture Highlight Era Pieces
A long piece extols the US postal system from Benjamin Franklin to modern air delivery, praising its impact on national life and economy. It praises New Mexico’s Spanish and Indian heritage, warns against overreach by Congress, and discusses judiciary integrity with references to judges in the Fifth district and a noted figure named Bright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tae CunVeiluen Co
Mexico
Mpivycs
Benjamin Franklin
Pony Express
Roswell
College Caste Debate Sparks Calls for Reform
Will Robinson argues against college degree requirements for applicants, claiming they create a college caste. He says many graduates lack direction and that the government and labor markets favor high school workers, urging balanced education policy and consideration of noncollege paths.
Flag Week Observed Across Texas Statewide
Texas leads the nation in flag observances as lawmakers designate June 18 to 24 as Flag Week. Across communities, daily gatherings tell the story of the Stars and Stripes to honor the flag and its meaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
United States Flag Association
Stars and Stripes
Lea County Uses 43000 To Meet School Crisis
In Lea county a 43000 emergency fund is approved to pay back salaries and balance the year end school budget. Supporters say the equalization law backstops fairness amid past injustices while critics call it goofy and discriminatory though the outcome is seen as a step forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lea County
Jim Murray
Rich Grissom
Grace Corrigan
Raymond Huff
State Board of Education
Dr S A Bright Remembered In New Mexico History
Dr S A Bright a key figure in Methodist work across New Mexico and the southwest died in Manhattan Kansas at age 84 He served as a preacher and as superintendent of missions guiding church work statewide He was a favorite of newspaper men known for clear judgment on publicity His visit to Roswell during a major flash flood is recalled as a notable moment in his career
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Bright
New Mexico
Southwest
Manhattan
Kansas
Bright
Dr. Bright
Roswell
Danger Of A Matriarchate In US And England
A debate on the dangers of female employment and its impact on male breadwinners spreads from Santa Fe to Hobbs Roswell and Tucumcari. The piece cites England’s Men National Defense League and the Manchester Guardian arguing that employed married women and spinsters displace future male earners. It notes 5,000,000 American employed women and argues such shifts harm families, including in New Mexico, asking if the attack is justifiable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Hobbs
Roswell
Tucumcari
United States
England
National Defense League
Manchester Guardian
New Mexico
Ghost towns spread across New Mexico mining country
The piece notes Tererro joins a string of abandoned towns like White Oaks Carthage Elizabethtown Bland Nogal and others after mine closures by the American Metal Company. It cites economics water trouble and shifting fuels as causes and argues such ghost towns dot the state with no simple revival in sight.
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Tererra
American Metal Company
San Miguel County
White Oaks
Carthage
Elizabethtown
Bland
Nogal
Dawson
Rocky Mountains
Capitan
Abe
Ancho
Lakewood
Lake Arthur
Tererro
New Otero Oil Prospect Inches Toward Prospecting Fame
Wildcatters press on despite dry holes in Otero county drilling eight miles east of Oro Grande. A hole near Hueco tanks failed to reach water after drilling about a mile deep. several other attempts yielded similar results. Locals note desert harshness and await a successful strike. Local officials Tom Bell and the city clerk commented.
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Otero
Otero County
Oro Grande
Hueco
Lucius Dius
Tularosa
Texas Line
Alamogordo
Tom Bell
Weddings at Little Gray Church Draw Many Homeless Couples
The Little Gray Church at Dexter sees rising marriages as many young couples without homes choose church weddings with trimmings. Rev. J. S. Anderson was minded to further plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Gray Church
Little Gray
Dexter
J. S. Anderson
W P A oiling project threatens Roswell streets plan
Notice to property owners shows two options for financing oiling of unpaved Roswell streets. If paid voluntarily at 30 cents per front foot, or 60 cents if citywide assessment is used under a 1939 amendment. Deadline July 1. Foreclosure sale notice for Ira Tidwell case in Chaves County. Special Master Howard Buchly to sell June 15. Adamant details of land parcels listed. Then a youth held for threats on King and Queen in Niagara Falls. Paul Carlesimo 18 Utica, NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
Chaves County
New Mexico
Chaves
Township
Range 17
Nmpm
Ira Tidwell
J. S. Tidwell
Gertrude Tidwell
Howard Buchly
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Paul Carlesimo
Utica
Thomas J. Holohan
George VI
Queen Elizabeth
England
The Little Gray Church Wedding Service Idea
A speaker pitches a full wedding package from The Little Gray Church, offering music, flowers, attendants, and everything needed for a church ceremony. The vendor argues marriage is a religious ceremony and the church supplies all essentials except the license, presenting it as a convenient, complete service.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ronewell
New Mexico Newspaper Association
Merchants Credit Association
Ickes
West
America
Roosevelt
Congress
Dhe Aurts
Manton
Fifth Judicial District
R. Bright
Will Robinson
Aieneiee
New Mexico State University
Johnnie
Susie
Adv
Clearner
H. D. Blake
Falcons Electrical Service
West 2Nd St
Montgomery Ward
Albuquerque
Corner Garden
J. R. Roberts Care Record
Rich Jersey
Institute
C. M. Hester
Detroit
Jarvis” Central Hardware, Inc
P. O
Roswell, N. M
Glovers Flowers
RCA Victor
Sears Roebuck
Corona
Carrizozo
N. M
el Paso
Tex
Oklahoma
Nature
Doan
Newark
N. J
Meyer C. Ellenstein
New Jersey
Lorraine
Dollahan Hotel
Roswell Building & Loan Assn
Ginsberg Music Company
Roswell and Carlsbad
West 5Th
Fowler
North Michigan
West Alameda
Pine Lodge
Ed Williams
Davenport
Kemp Lumber Co
North Penn
No. Penn
No. Ky
Richardson
John Todd
Kelvinator
Fullbright’s
Terry Coffee Mills
American Cafe
Roswell Mattress Co
Ruidoso
South Main
Thompson’s Auto Salvage
E. Reed
O. K
Eddie Greaves
West Tilden
East 4Th
W. McGaffey
Oklahoma City
Edwards
Court House
Craig
GOP
Gallup
Grants
George Emmons
Center OF
Los Angeles
Globe Vaccines
Rancher’s Supply Co
4Th St
Penn
Leo di Lorenzo
Elgin
East 2Nd St
Manuelita M. Chaves
Francisco Xavier Chaves
Chavez
Washington
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Senate
Harley Sadler’s
BIG Tent Theatre
Henry
World Traveler
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