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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1922
Page
4
Angela Texas June 9 T H Hickok age 67 was given life imprisonment for the murder of Lamar Schrier who was shot at a Rankin dance last year.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces vacancies in the Public Health Service for Reconstruction Aids with salaries from 720 to 2000 dollars and Dietitions from 720 to 1344 dollars plus quarters subsistence and laundry. There is demand for Printers at the Government Printing Office in Washington, D C. Additional information is available from the secretary of the local examining board at the post office. Tonight’s meeting covers Memorial and Unveiling exercises for next Sunday. G W Shrader, Clerk.
R D Bele announces candidacy for county commissioner in District No 1. A Roswell resident for 20 years, he highlights prior public service as city alderman, justice of the peace, and water and sewer commissioner who helped build the plant at no cost to the city. He pledges full value for money, tax reductions where possible, and no business conflicts with county suppliers.
A fire yesterday afternoon destroyed the home and all belongings of Fred Greening, located 18 miles north of the city. He was burning trash in the stove when the roof caught fire. the flames quickly engulfed the entire house, resulting in total loss.
A wireless to the navy department reports eight sailors missing from a motor boat near Amur Bay Russia. After two days of shoreline search no trace was found and it is believed the boat capsized in a sudden squall. Missing is Robert Henley Free of Sweetwater Texas.
Nell Shipman directs and stars in The Girl from God’s Country portraying Neeka the outdoors girl in contrast to Marion Carslake the daughter of a millionaire. A trans Pacific flight plot hinges on a “crazed” inventor in the dunes who provides solidified gasoline.
Minnie B. School travels from Denver to Roswell for ten days of business and visiting. Dr. D. D. Swearingin's office hours and phones listed. John F. Kelley and Satie Kelley arrive from Albuquerque for several days of business. R. A. Gilbert arrives from Sherman for a combined business and pleasure trip. Wesley Foster and M. Martin depart for a ten day camping trip to the mountains. Weather forecast for Roswell and Pecos valley calls for fall weather tonight and Saturday with likely Sunday fair.
Roswell Advertising Clubbers attended the regular Rotary luncheon. F G Tracy of Carlsbad spoke on New Mexico needs, highlighting agriculture profits. Louis Falconi received praise for promoting Roswell. Plans were announced for drainage of North Spring river and a Rotary drive next Sunday. Next Thursday Rotary families visit the Tweedy farm for supper.
Department of the Interior Roswell New Mexico notes that James B Williams of Roswell filed intent to make final proof on Sept 28 1920 for homestead claim serial 086819 covering SE Sec 27 N Sec 34 T6S R24E NM P Meridian on grounds of military service incapacity. Proof by affidavit, protests possible, due by July 7 1922. JAFFA MILLER Register. May 29 July 1 1922.
A cloth covered canteen sells for 2.25 by Hall Bros in a notice. An ad from C E Thomas promotes stirring chairs and invites callers with a phone number 559 for extra chairs.
Washington June 9 Complete governmental regulation of the radio is provided for in a bill introduced in the House by Representative White of Maine. Notables at Russell funeral Pittsburgh June 8 thousands lined the route of Lillian Russells funeral led by marines. The casket bore a wreath from President and Mrs Harding. Notables from all walks filled the home. Ba-Reman meeting notes park project progress and funds. The club heard talks on Alaska Industry and Pineapple Island experiences. Roswell items list local commerce and advertisements.
Donovan M Richardson receives his A B degree as a Rhodes scholar at Oxford University England in July this year and will be home in August He will visit relatives in New York Pittsburgh Boston and will go to Washington to look in on Congress before returning to this city.
A local ad promises complete laundry service with no-worry care and return ready to use at a surprising price. Includes a soft water laundry and contact via phone 16. Also notes a merchants’ dinner at 6:30 pm hosted by the Chamber of Commerce with refreshments by First Methodist Church Ladies. Firestone tires advertisement follows.
A young woman with a German accent circulates a petition calling for modification and repeal of the Volstead act. She says she is paid by the American Commonsense League, claims 1400 workers share petitions, and plans to present to Congress after 7,009 signatures. Eleven Roswell names are currently listed.
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